https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-01-08.pdf 10e90f306eb17d5e6192d0e8aff9044f PDF Text Text C-6 Hastings Public Library 121 Church St. Hastings, 49058 1 and News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 117th Year/Twenty Cents Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 1 — January 8.1987 Parents object to content in film and library book by Kathleen J. Oresik A rearview nude scene in a movie shown to elementary students last month and what some may consider to he sen­ sitive reading material in the school’s library, prompted Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Schroadcr to complain to members of the Thornapple Kellogg School Board. Mon day night. “West elementary students, grades 3. 4. and 5. were sent to see a movie that I wouldn't lake them to sec." Thomas Schroadcr said “I'm very careful about what my children view.’’ "I understand the movie they saw. ‘Never Cry Wolf. is about a bo> w ho eats mice and is raised by wolves. ** he said. He said that his nine-yearold daughter is still talking about the movie and that she and their eight-year-old son honor each other s privacy. “I feel my children would have been better off at home We don’t want our children to see films like this at this point in their lives. What we want to know, is how and why it was even shown. Mrs Schroadcr said. West Elementary Principal Tony McLain said there was no frontal nudity in the movie as the Schroaders thought there was. and that it was a Disney documentary rated PG ♦parental guidance suggested» not PG-13. “The rearview glimpse of nudity was not a close up. rather a rearview. washed (Hit figure of a nude man at dusk who had stripped his clothes after falling through an ice covered lake." McLain said. "The movie, also shown to some Middle School students, was selected by their student council and was previewed by the principal (Joe Sanford), and. the student council ad­ visor (Sharon Kalee) who had seen the movie twice. "I also approved the movie. Both schools shared the cost of the film.” he said. Sanford said there was no violence, sexual content or swearing in the film. “It was a fact-based movie about a man who went to nor­ thern Canada and Alaska to study the extent the wolves preyed on the caribou. There he discovered the caribous were being killed off in most part by poachers and disease He also discovered the wolves mainly survived on an abun­ dant diet of mice. "He was forced to make a cooked’ mouse a part of his diet when his rations, im­ properly prepared for the climate, froze. “It was a very nature oriented, instructive, as well as educational movie, not in­ tended to gross anyone out." he said. McLain said the children were bussed to the high school auditorium the morning of Dec. 23 while the teachers at West were treated to a Christmas party by the PTO (parent-teacher organization), who also volunteered their services to chaperone the students "Kindergarten through se­ cond grade were shown a Disney cartoon." he said. School Superintendent Gerald Page said. "I agree 100 percent that the Schroaders have a say in what their children are shown at school. It’s school policy that if parents object to a particular film, the students are assigned to do something else “If a film might be con­ sidered offensive, we send a note home for parental per­ mission We apologize if the film was offensive." he told the Schroaders Board President Robert Courts said it’s the board's in­ tention not to offend anyone He suggested the adminstrators be on their guard and take a closer look al what is shown so as to better inform parents of any questionable content. The Schroaders then ob­ jected to a book in the school’s (West) library their daughter checked out. saying it contained nude pictures and discussed the physical changes that occur during a young girl’s adolescence They said the book. “Are FILM, continued page 12 Justice Department denies sale of Bradford-White Co. New Year s Day baby Jessica Ruth Wenger is Barry County’s first-born of 1987. She is being showered with attention here from Mom and Dad, Cindy and Martin Wenger of Middleville, and brother Noah, 6, and sister Chanda, 8. (Bonner photo) County’s first baby in ’87 is a Middleville resident The mother of Barry County’s first 1987 baby said she thought her child might be bom on a memorable day because her two older children were bom on special occasions. But Cindy and Martin Wenger of 3247 Bender Rd . Middleville never guessed their new daughter Jessica Ruth would arrive on New Year’s Day because she was a week overdue "We teased about it because she was late." said Cindy , adding the family did not actually anticipate Jessica's birth to be the first at Hastings' Pennock Hospital in 1987 Jessica made her debut at 9:29 p m. Jan. 1. weighing 9 lbs. 11 W oz. and measuring 21 ¥2 inches long. "Were pretty happy." beamed Man Weather conditions for driving to the hospital were excellent with dry roads and mild temperatures — unlike the arrival of 1985’s first baby dunng an area ice storm Barry’s first-bom this year has an eight-year-old sister. Chanda, and a six-year-old brother Noah to welcome her home Since Chanda was bom on Mother's Day and Noah was bom on his maternal grand­ mother s birthday. Cindy said. “I figured I would have her (Jessica) on a memorable day Sister Chanda was hoping the new baby would be a girt because she already has a brother and eight male cousins The Wengers are partners in a dairy business with Mart's father and brother. Maternal grandparents of the 1987 New Year's babv are Bud and Ruth Palmer of West State Road. Middleville. Paternal grandparents are Robert and Helen Wenger of Cherry Valley Road. Mid­ dleville. Great-grandparents are Verne and Bea Wenger who reside on 100th St. in Aho. As the first child bom m 1987 within the boundaries of Barry County and to mamed parents. Jessica is the winner of the Banner's annual New Year s Baby Contest She and her family will receive many prizes, ranging from gift cer­ tificates to flowers, from Hastings merchants by Kathleen J. Oresik Rheem Manufacturing Co. of Atlanta, one of the three largest producers of domestic and commercial water heaters in the U.S., had hoped to finalize its purchase of Bradford-White Corp, by the end of 1986, pending approval from the U.S. Justice Department. Instead, the Justice Depart­ ment challenged the merger Dec 31. Senior Vice President of Bradford-White’s corporate headquarters in Philadelphia, John J. Scott, said he was told by a representative of the Justice Department that the merger was challenged because the Justice Depart­ ment decided “The (Rheem s) acquisition (of BradfordWhite) would violate anti trust laws by substantially lessening competition in the market ” “We’re shocked that the Justice Department arrived at this decision, especially since no other water heater com­ pany in the industry opposed the opportunity to purchase Rheem's acquisition (of the company, but I’m not Bradford-White). aware of any other bonified “Our attorney and the at offers.” torney for Rheem’s are Bradford-White employees reassessing the decision. They some 775 people in its Mid­ will advise us as to what posi­ dleville plant and six other tion we should take concern­ warehouses around the coun­ ing the decision by the end of try. The Middleville plant this week,” he said. employs 100 salaried Bradford-White President employees, 515 hourly Richard Milock told reporters emoployees and 27 last November that the ac­ Teamsters, making it one of quisition of Bradford-White the largest employers in Barry would make Rheem the County. largest water heater manufac­ Last month, Bradfordturer in the world. White announced a Michael R De Luca, chief reorganization of its corporate executive officer of Bradfordstructure by forming two new White and chairman of the subsidiaries; Bradford White comopany’s board of direc­ Manufacturing Corp, and tors. told employees in a Bradford White Sales Corp notification letter of the pen­ and appointed Richard Milock ding alliance; “We are not president of the manufactur­ forming out of necessity, ing corporation. rather, we are seizing a rare According to DeLuca, the opportunity to lake a quantum reorganization will pave the leap into the future with way for diversification into another great company. ’ ’ other areas of interest to the Vice president Scott said. plumbing and heating industry "Other companies were given through the sales corporation. Middleville Village to operate on $1.8 million budget in 1987 in a 6-0 vote, members of the Middleville Village Coun­ cil approved a 1987 budget in the amount of $1,850,095 in revenues and $750,000 in ex­ penses at its Dec. 23 meeting /•General fund revenues in­ creased by $300. and are estimated at $376,225 for 1987. not counting a $755,000 carryover from 1986 Other resenues for the year are: $138,000 for major streets, up $31,500; $38,845 for local streets, down $2,600; $181,875 for water supply, down $12,600. and $258,650 for sewer fund, up $300 Expenses remain unchang­ ed and include: $367,500 for general fund, up $6,000; $64,400 for major streets, up $3,600; $38,845 for load streets, down $2,600; $76,000 for waler supply, down $30,000, $96,325 for sewer fund, up $5,300; and $100,500 motor pool fund, up $5,500 The village will only receive $5,500 in Federal revenue sharing, a loss of $26,000 The council agreed to pur­ chase a water-sewer billing program for the new com puter from Brandon Data Ser­ vices of Spring Lake at a cost of $2,200. The program will allow the village to use the new computer to send out fourth-quarter billings at the new rate before the Jan. I deadline Technical assistance and ap­ plication instruction were in­ cluded in the purchase price of the computer program Smoking banned at meetings To comply with the Michigan Clean Air Act. the council unanimously approv­ ed a policy, effective Jan 1. banning smoking in all village facilities during meetings. The council designated an area for smoking between the service counter and the back wall of the secretarial area in the Village Hall. �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 8. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS EAST SIDE with MARILYN McWHINNEY Mrs. Ethel Haywood returned home Dec. 26 after spending the hol»da> at the home of her sister, Nellie and Erod Stam of Hastings. On Dec. 21, Ethel, Nellie. Fred and their mother, Edna Hart­ man. were guests of their sister. Opal and Gerald Sifton of Woodland, to celebrate the family Christmas Other guests were their brother. Clare and Mane Brady of Climax and the Sifton's sons, Greg and Sue Sifton and fami ly and Randy and Sandy Sif­ ton and family On Dec 22, Ethel's guest while she was at the Stam home was her son. Harold and Kathy Haywood of Westland They enjoyed lunch and a gift exchange Our unseasonable weather has caused Mrs. Ethel Haywood's lilac bush and Ann Harris' pussywillow to sprout buds Miss Thelma Carl was a Christmas Eve dinner guest of Mrs. Shirley Howell and later attended services at the United Methodist Church. Christmas day. Miss Carl was a guest of her niece, Mr and Mrs Howard Gould and family of Clarke 1-ake near Jackson On Dec. 28, she hosted a Christmas party for her nephews and their families at her home with 40 family members present. New Years Eve, Thelma was a guest of Mrs. Nettie Black. On New Years Day, Nettie was Thelma’s dinner guest. Friday evening she was a dinner guest of her nephew, the Calvin Carls of Grand Rapids. New Years Eve, Ron and Pam Strater attended a party at the home of Dave and San­ dy VanElst. Last Sunday, John, Carolyn, Betsy and Tommy Steensma joined the rest of John’s family for Christmas at the home of his brother. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Steensma of Rockford. The Getty family celebrated Christmas on Dec. 28 at the home of Mrs. Lucille Getty. The only family members unable to attend were Bill and Stacy Getty of Cadillac because of their work, and Paul Getty, who spent his Christmas vacation with them. Mrs. Leone Sweet spent Christmas Eve and Christmas at the home of her grand­ daughter. Nancy and Bob Ainslie and family New Years Eve. Leone attended a part) at the home of Bertha Felder Ocher guests were Fem Doyle, Barb Clinton and Cindy Lutz and children Leone’s overnight guests this Friday were her son and daughter-in-law. Harland and Marie Sweet of Clio. Max. Jackie and Melinda Bedford's Christmas Eve guests were Melinda's fiance. Fred Brown, and Jackie's mother. Manon Holes Max. Jackie. Melinda and Fred were Christmas day guests of Max's brother. Mr and Mrs Russell Rose of Grand Rapids. New Years Eve. Max and Jackie and Al and LaVonna Sherman had dinner at Pour Arthurs and then return­ ed to the Bedfords for an evening of cards. Friday evening they were dinner guests of Pete and Barb Bed­ ford of Hastings. The Bed­ ford’s Saturday evening guests were Ann and Wayne Crofoot. In Jan., Paul and Ethel Gib­ son celebrated Christmas with three of their sons. Keith Gib­ son of Bellevue. Dr. and Mrs. Jim Gibson of Minnesota and Mr and Mrs. Fred Gibson of Sterling Hts. Glen and Leone Dean were New Years Eve dinner guests of her sister. Lavina Finkbeiner Sunday, the Deans were dinner guests of Mrs. Earl Smith of Hastings. Sharon and Ken Schondelmayer’s guests for Christmas breakfast were their children. Roxie and Chuck Visser and Mike, Diane. Rebekka and Zackory Schondelmayer, Sharon’s mother Doris Apsey and Lou Thompson. Their New Years Day guests to watch the games were Chuck and Roxie and Mike and Diane and family. Bob. Cindy. Jamie, Cathy and Scott Brooks were Christmas Eve guests of Cindy's parents. Ed and Doris Gaulke of Wayland. Bob and Marge Wheeler’s Christmas day guests were their son, Jim, Kathie, Nick and Korie Wheeler of Mid­ dleville. and their son Dale Wheeler, friend Terry Bennett and Marge’s sister, Noreen Reualee. all of Grand Rapids. Emmette and Doris Camp­ bell's Christmas day guests were their children. Mr and Mrs. Jack Campbell and fami­ ly. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Hooper and family and Mike and Cin­ dy Campbell. Mrs. Edw Timm’s Christmas morning guests were Mr. Art Mathews, her son Roy Timm and her grand­ sons and their families. Mr. and Mrs. Inin Timm. Mr and Mrs. Tern Timm. Mr. and Mrs. John Timm and Mr and Mrs. James Timm Last Sunda). Mrs. Timm and Mr Mathews called on her brother. Mr and Mrs. An­ TheSun and News R—Mil* *• uars *4 P.O. Box BI Phono 795-3345 HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 The Sun and News was foundad in 1970 and is puP It shad waahly on Thursdays Second ciass postage is paid at Middle* ilia. Michigan 49333. Member of Michigan Press Association. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local, Per Year Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties Published by... The Hastings Banner, Inc. $8.00 si 0.00 drew Wieringa. Mrs. Donna Fox's Christmas das guests w ere her children and grandchildren. Leroy and Janet Fox and family. Sue Sahlbom. Claire and Gordon Golden and fami­ ly. Samantha and Steve Nesbitt and family . Chrystin Fox and friend Debbie Wiersma. New Years Eve, Mrs. Fox enjoyed taking care of her grandson Jerrod H irons and friend Christopher Thompson, and great grand­ son Adam Nesbitt. Mrs. Mildred Wiley's Christmas guests were her children. Ronda and Terry W'enger and family of Midland. Jody and Bruce Grantham and Jovce and Mark Wiley The Wengers visited with her for five days. Her New Years Day guests were Jody and Bruce. Lester Curtis and Mabel Betts wish to say a heartfelt “thank you" to all of the thoughtful people who brought them food and gifts during the holiday season. They even received a televi­ sion set which they are truly enjoying. Christmas day. Carl and Bessie Nelson were guests of their daughter. Carol Norman Barlow and family of Hastings. Other guests were the Nelson's daughters. Pen­ ny. Ron and Tanya Cooper of Missouri and Dorothy and Wayne Tabbercr and family and their son. Walter and Lin­ da Nelson and family. Carl and Bessie's New Years Day guests were Dorothy and Wayne and Carl’s rrxxher, Caroline Nelson of Rudyard, who was visiting with them for a few days. On Dec 28 Mrs. Anna Willyard and her sons Darrel Willyard and Dale and Randy Willyard, her granddaughter. Diana and Dale Scott and family all celebrated Christmas at the home of her daughter. Dyllis and Don Wilson of Rockford. Dyllis spent a few days last week with Mrs. Willyard. Friday, Dyllis and Anna called on Anna’s sister, Mary Crumbeck, and her daughter Linda who was here visiting while on leave from the Air Force in California. Ralph and Ruth Palmer and Bob and Helen Wenger are proud to announce the birth of their granddaughter. Jessica Ruth Wenger Jessica is the daughter of Cindy and Mart Wenger. She was bom Jan. 1 at 9:29 p.m. and weighed 9 lbs . 11 ozs., Jessica was the first baby bom in Barry Coun­ ty in 1987. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Palmer enjoyed having all of their children and their families home on Dec. 26 to celebrate Christmas. Those present were Rex Palmer of San Fran­ cisco, Randy and Barb Palmer. Cindy and Mart Wenger. Judy and Carol For­ sythe and En VanSickle. Marcie Robertson took hei son. Paul Cipponen. to St. Johns. Tuesday , to catch his nde back to school m Pitt­ sburg after spending the holidays at home Mrs Dons Apsey's guest last Sunday for their Christmas celebration were Chuck and Roxie Visser of Kentwood. Jeff Henning and Chnstopher HartEr. both of Hastings. Mr and Mrs Floyd Dunk lee and daughter of Woodland. Sharon and Ken Schondelmayer. Mike. Diane, Rebekka and Zackary Schondelmayer, Bill, Charlene. Mark and Shelly Apsey, Rich Hamilton Stacy Sutherland and Lou Thomp­ son. ah local Roger and JoAnn Barnum joined the rest of ho family at the home of his son. Robert Middleville Masonic Lodge installs officers On Dec. 22, Middleville Masonic Lodge <231 installed officers for 1987. The in­ stalling officers were Lane Campbell and Joe Lopez of Freeport Lodge and John Erbs from the Hastings Lodge. Pictured (left to right) are: Gaylor Gaulke. Senior Decon; John Howell. Chaplin: Steve Weirsum, Senior Warden; Lou Adams, Worshipful Master; Don Benedict, Junior Warden; Bill McKeown, Treasurer; Chuck Collins, Junior Decon; missing from picture are Harold Cutler, Tyler; and John Jerkatis, Secretary. Barnum of Hastings, on Christmas day. Last Sunday. Roger and Jo Ann and her daughter, Beth Ann Van Popering, celebrated Christmas at the home of JoAnn’s parents, Glen and Leone Dean. Other guests were the Dean’s daughter, Carol, Jim. Shawn and Kyle Smalley of Plainwell and the Smalley's daughter. Julie and Brad Fiebiger. New Years Eve. the Barnums were guests of Bud and Ruth Palmer. John Shear will be singing at Wyoming Park Baptist Church this Sunday evening. On Dec. 26, Amos and Lib Palmer celebrated Christmas with their children. Those present were Fred and Shirley Palmer of Newaygo, Enid and John Triick, Dr. and Mrs. Don Woods and Jana of Lex­ ington, Ky., Mr. and Mrs. Paul Liebenaur and Kara and Eric of Oswego, N.Y. On Dec. 27, the Palmers attended the 90th birthday celebration for her uncle, Edward Nederveld, at Grand Rapids. Lib reports that Chris Palmer is making progress with walk­ ing and sitting and is now able to come home about once a week. John and Enid Triick hosted the Triick family Christmas this Sunday. Alice and Bernard Wierenga’s guest over the holidays were their daughters, Jill and Bruce Johnson of California, who were here for two weeks, and Claire, who was home from Western Michigan University for Christmas break. Lois and Richard Slater en­ joyed having their children home for Christmas. Those present were Diane. Mike, McKenzie. Meagan Chaffee, Brenda Slater and Debby, Doug. Samantha and Jestin Sherman. The only ones who were unable to attend were Dick Jr., and Doris who are in Germany. Christmas Eve, Paul. Col­ leen, Shelly and Sherry Swelnis, Colleen’s mother Fern Doyle and her sister. Lorraine and Don Thome and family, all celebrated Christmas at the home of her other sister, Sandy and Bran­ don Holmes of Grand Rapids New Years Eve. Paul and Colleen attended a party at the home of Jim and Jan Scheib Saturday, the Swelnis family celebrated Christmas w ith Paul's brother. Joe. Cindy and Erin Swdnis of Bellevue New Years Eve. Mrs. Fem Doyle attended services at the Baptist Church and a get together at the home of Bert Felder. New Years Day. Fem and her daughter. Lorrain. Don and Scott Thome, were guests of Fem's niece. Mr. and Mrs. Amie Groenevelt of Moline. Tom. Marge, Ken and Mickey Loew were New Years Eve guests of Terry Filcek and family. New Years Day. Tom. Marge. Ken, Mickey, Jeff and Jeffs girlfriend. Linda Kohn, were guests of Marge's parents. Lloyd and Shirley Frey of Cloverdale. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Purdum’s Christmas dinner guests were their daughter, Phyllis, Al, Shannon and Nicole Peters of Lansing, and sons Sam and Catherine of Kentwood, Harvey, Gloria, A.J. and Jeff of Hastings and Charles and Gladys of Hastings. Many of the other family members came by later in the day. On the 29th, the Purdum’s daughter, Bonnie and Dick Heizler of Phillips, Wise., arrived for a two-day stay. The Purdum’s overnight guests on New Years night was their granddaughter Pam and Bob Calkins and three children of Phillips, Wise. Gordon, Lois and Cheryl McWhinney enjoyed having most of their family home for Christmas. Those present were Jerry. Elaine and Erik McWhinney. Suzanne and Richard Verburg of Howard City. Marv and Jessie McWhinney. Lisa and Sterl­ ing Thiel of Cutlerville. Lynn. Denny and Ricky Raymond of Sand Lake and Bruce. Katie, Janine and I. Their callers the Sunday after Christmas were Gordon’s nephew,Neal and Chenc LaMaire of Grand Rapids. Cheryl McWhinney spent New Years Eve at the Grand Plaza with a group of friends. Our Christmas Eve guests were Ron, Pam and Jaime Strater. Christmas day we joined Bruce’s family for gifts and dinner at the home of his parents, Gordon, Lois and Cheryl McWhinney We join­ ed my family in the evening at the home of my parents, Lyle and Katie Bristol of Hastings New Years Eve, Bruce and I were guests of Dave and Ruby Thomas while Katie and Janine spent the night with grandma and grandpa Bristol. New Years Day, we celebrated Katies 12 birthday at my folks and on Sunday we celebrated with Bruce’s folks Saturday evening, we called on Dave and Pam Sensiba and their new daughter, Taylor Leigh. Sunday we called on Bob and Lila Getty. “I Can Cope” begins Jan. 13 An informative six-session program for persons with cancer, their family members and friends will be held at Metropolitan Hospital in January. "1 Can Cope” is a program designed to help persons learn about cancer, share concerns and learn how to deal with these concerns. It is sponsored by local hospitals and the American Cancer Society The upcoming series will be held on Tuesday and Thursdass from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 13. Speakers will include health care professionals, social workers, and others who will give information and en­ couragement to program par ticipants, according to Veronica Brame, program facilitator. The program is free, but ad­ vance registration is re­ quested Call the American Cancer Society, 458-1204 for further information or to register. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / January 8, 1987 I Page 3 Tip Finkbeiner makes “fabulous fudge” by Dalin Clark LcRoy “Tip” Finkbeiner and his fabulous fudge are favorites among friends and family. “It tastes good people go bananas with that stuff,” Finkbeiner said. “I could make it by the barrelful.” Finkbeiner. 63, a lifetime resident of Caledonia, still lives on part of the original family farm, at 8591 Cherry Valley He is “half-retired” from his construction work as a carpenter and also enjoys good humor, good sports and good food. “I love to help people that need it,” Finkbeiner said. “I’m generally for the under­ dog or handicapped” Finkbeiner is also a big fan of the Caledonia Varsity Girls' Basketball Team. A team picture is prominently displayed in his cozy living room and he says that it is an “unwritten law" that he and his wife. LaVonne. keep the “Sweet Ladies” supplied with fudge For the past four years, the Finkbeiners have provided fudge for the players and their coaches on a regular basis “We give ’em fudge to ex­ press appreciation for the entertainment they provide." Finkbeiner said. Finkbeiner s interest in the team began five years ago during the Emerson era — when sisters Leslie and Kristin Emerson played on the team One of Finkbeiner's neighbors encouraged him to go watch the girls, who were then involved in regional competition Finkbeiner accompanied his neighbor to the next game. "The girls sure don’t play like they used to,” Finkbeiner observed. Finkbeiner was so impress­ ed with what he saw that he telephoned the Emersons to compliment their two varsity players He also offered the team the use of his backyard pool Finkbeiner was so well received by the Emersons that he took some of his homemade fudge to them and soon began to make fudge for the entire team “We love (Tip's fudge),” said Amy Ashbaugh, a captain of the 1986 team “It’s just a little reminder that he’s there supporting us.” continued Ashbaugh, who has received Honorable Mention Ail-State Honors for her efforts during the 1986 season. “It’s great!!” ’Great’ would also be an ap­ propriate word to describe the performance of the 1986 team, which boasts a 22-3 record. Under the direction of Double D Trial Riders conduct year-end activity Tip Finkbeiner shows off o pan of his "can’t fail fudge . sure to please the most refined palate. Joyce Marlin (left) and Lolo Englerth entertained the Double D Trail Riders at Bob and Joyce Martin’s home in Hastings. The Double D Trail Riders ended their 1986 season with an evening of entertainment called “The Night Spot” at the home of Bob and Joyce Martin in Hastings. We listen­ ed to the beautiful music of Joyce Martin on the organ, Lola Englerth on the key­ board and Don Fountain and his tub. Jean McWhinney and Marilyn Schultz did a skit on the “Personal Hygine of a Cowgirl”, which had everyone laughing, and on an ’Enlarging Machine” by Joyce Martin and Jean McWhinney Dick Eaton of Hastings, got a real surprise! Our next club activity will be a “Fun & Games Night”. We will meet at the home of E.D. and Sheila Miitchler. Saturday, Jan. 11, at 7 p.m. Bring your favorite dessert, the recipe for it and your own beverage. The results of the annual election of officers, were as follows: 1987 president, Jean McWhinney; vp/secretary, Marie Timmers; and club reporter. Marilyn Schultz. We wish to thank our 1986 officers for a job well done. It took a lot of time and effort on their pan. Jahnke’s receive surprise visitors Christmas Eve Dave and Eileen (Jahnke) Trestain of Dallas. Texas sur­ prised her brother. sisters, and their families with a visit on Christmas Eve at the fami­ ly gathering They also sur­ prised her grandmother. Frances Sislock, who hosted this year's gathering at her home in Aho Her parents. Norm and Pat Jahnke, had kept the surprise visit a secret for two months (with difficul­ ty, Pat claims). Dave and Eileen moved to their new home the Saturday before the) came north for the holiday The new address is Dave and Eileen Trestain. 1512 Lorraine. Plano. Texas. 75074 Eileen said she would enjoy hearing from her local acquaintances. Dave and Eileen v isited Dave’s parents in Portage, for a few days and spent the rest of their vacation at her parent's home, unfortunately with nasty colds. They are recovering nicely with help from Dr Shumwa) and the folks at Professional Pharmacy Mom and dad say it’s sure nice to have their Texas kais home fix a visit. first-year coach, Rebecca Glass, the Caledonia ladies won the OK Blue Conference crown and the District 52 title. They continued as far as regional finals where they were beaten by Okemos in overtime. Okemos later became the state champion runner-up, also losing in overtime. Finkbeiner boasts that he followed the team to all but two games during the 1986 season. His wife is as in­ terested in the team as he is. "It’s a family deal.” Fink­ beiner said The Finkbeiners also pro­ vide updated information on the team for their friends and neighbors who may miss an occasional game. The Finkbeiners still follow two of their original favorites, Kris Emerson and Jill Har­ rison. who are both members of the Michigan State Univer­ sity Women’s Basketball Team. Emerson recently ClOUt! became MSU’s all-time leading scorer and Fink­ beiner. with some fudge, was there In addition to his gifts of goodies. Finkbeiner has writ­ ten poems for the Caledonia team for several years. He mentions each girl by name and capitalizes on her unique talents Finkbeiner’s original offer of the use of his pool is another favorite of the Sweet Ladies who are frequent warm-weather visitors. Sharing his secrets for suc­ cessful fudge, Finkbeiner said. “The real (black) walnuts are what do it. There’s no comparison bet­ ween them and that store stuff.” Friends will often give Finkbeiner black walnuts as gifts. He returns their kind­ ness with gifts of homemade fudge Finkbeiner and his wife willingly share the recipe for It s that little extra clout that could really mean a lot at a down turn in your business or personal affairs. It’s our bonus CD offer that earns you an extra high rate. 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Pour into a nine-inch pie pan and chill. �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I January 8, 1987 Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL I hope that you folks ail had a happy holiday and I wish you a prosperous New Year. Wc had our Christmas din­ ner in Delton with our nephew Jim and Mary Springer and family. Bernadine and Harry Reaser had Christmas Eve dinner with son Pat and fami­ ly Christmas day was spent at the Reasers with a great meal Santa called, too Clarke and I spent New Years Eve with Ann Vermerna and a group-played cards and watched the New Years in New York. Had a waffle lun­ cheon. too. We had a good attendance LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Sunday. Jan. 4. at Parmalee Church Our guest speaker was Steve Reed from Love. Inc.. Hastings He portrayed the story of “Peter". This was real interesting and raised our spirits, too Jan Freeman had a birthday party at her home. Sunday, for the twins. Mary and Gary Higley Just think they will be 42. Jan 5! Happy birthday kids? Bud Cisler is out and about, but not to swiftly as yet. They called on a granddaughter Cathy Bursley near Martin. (Rusty’s daugher) Sunday afternoon. He also attended church Jan. 4 Glad to see you up and about. Ken and Blanch C isler spent Friday evening w ith us They finally found us home Surprise! Sunday . Clarke and I called on his granddaughter. Carol Jean Reigler. at Selkirk Lake Much improved since her surgery. New Years day. a group of Senior Citizens met at the home of Ilah Rogers near Green Lake for a potluck din­ ner and later cards. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Freeman. Esther Kelley and June Tungate gathered with the brothers and sisters. Sun­ day. as sort of a Christmas ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN-CATHOLIC CHURCH Traditional Episcopal Service Using 1 928 Prayer Book McCann Road in Irving Sunday Services.................................... _..„.10:00 a m. For further information call 948-2101 ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH West Main Street, Middleville Father Walter L. Spillane Phone Wayland 792-2889 ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave & 84th St.*Caledonia, MI Sunday Morning Worship ,8 30 a.m. Sunday School........................................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship....................................... 11 00 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street 9 45 a m 11 00 a m 9 Ma m Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor Rev. Cil Boersma 795-3798 765-5376 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody ... ... and lesus Christ is Lord" 9 30 a m 10 30 am 6 00 p m 7 00 p m 708 West Main Street YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning Worship 1100am Sunday School 9 45 am Sunday E vening Worship 6.00 p m All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Donald Heydens Phone 891-92 59 Saturday Evening Mass.................... 5.00 p.m. Sunday Mass ............ 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.............................. 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School..................... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship................. 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman. Pastor Cnurch Office: 891-8669 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Morning Worship Sers ice Sunday School E vening Worship Service M-37. north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Vic Kaleta, Asst. Pastor Rev. Cary Wiley Rev. Robert Gerke Rev. William Dobson, Pastor CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Sunday School......................................................................9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service.................................. 11:00a.m. Sunday Evening Service......................................................6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........................................... 6:45p.m. Sunday Mass... 11:00a.m. Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday t vening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study FIRST BAPTIST 10 00 a m 1115 am 6 00 p m 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valiev Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11:00 ajn. Church School 9^5 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p-m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev. Wayne Kiel, Rastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Raster Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)................... 9:45a.m. Sunday School................................................. 11:10a.m Sunday Evening Service..................................... 7:00p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade)......... Wed., 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting'Youth Fellowship....Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 If you would like your church's Directory information listed call 795-3345 for more information. party at the home of Bill and Judy Van Setten of Clyde Park Ave. Christmas day. Mary Beth and family of Grand Haven came to June Tungate s and took her to son Paul and fami­ ly at Clarkeston. A nice fami­ ly get-together Fem Doyle. Fem Poland. Esther Kelley and June Tungate attended the Youth Program at Middleville Bap­ tist Church. Sunday evening Dec. 28 Later they toured Byron Center to see all the beautiful decorations. (Did you see them, too?) of course on to Fables restaurant later on OBITUARIES Allen G. Corstange CALEDONIA Mr Allen G. Corstange (Stubb), aged 81. passed away early Friday morning. Jan 2. 1987 He is survived by his wife Mildred L. Corstange. a son. Richard and Mary ruth Corstange of Caledonia, one grand­ daughter. Cynthia and Ray mond Hayes of Wyoming; a great-grandson. Michael A. Hayes; a brother. Scott Cor­ stange of Grant! Rapids; a sister. Madge Alles of Rockford; and a brother-in- law. Julius Hall of Florida; several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held at the Peace Reformed Church. Middleville. Rev Wayne Kiel officiated. Inter­ ment in Lakeside Cemetery. Mr. Corstange reposed at the Roetman Funeral Chapel, bib E. Main St . Caledonia The family suggest memorial con­ tributions to the church (enveloped available at the chapel and church). Ray E. Finkbeiner MIDDLEVILLE Ray E Finkbeiner. b6. of Leighton Township. Middleville, died Tuesday. Dec. 30. 1986. at his home He was bom Nov. 29. 1920 in Allegan County the son of Albert F and Em­ ma (Haas) Finkbeiner. He was a farmer in Leighton Township area all his life. He was a member of the Leighton United Methodist Church. He is survived by his sister, Mrs John (Beatrice) Hooker of Wayland; three nephews Darwin. Arthur and Dale HiMiker. and several cousins Funeral services were held Jan. 2. 1987 at 1:30 p.m at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville, with Rev Ken neth R Vaught officiating Burial in the Mt Hope Cemetery. Middleville Memorial contributions may be made to the Ixighton United Methodist Church or the Allegan County E. Unit Marian C. Thaler CALEDONIA Mrs Marian C. Thaler, 67, of Caledonia, died Sunday. Jan 4. 1987 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held II a m.. Thursday, Jan. 8 at Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Rev. Kenneth R Vaught officiated with burial in Hooker Cemetery in Leighton Township. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund. Mrs. Thaler was born Oc­ tober 10. 1919 in Evanston, IL, the daughter of Samuel w .uui Mm w <i iik.i.Hi* Schuster. She was married to Harold E. Thaler on Sept 16. 1942. She is survived by her hus band. Harold; her children, Shirley and Lyle Lehman of Caledonia, Margaret Thaler of Grand Rapids, William and Susan Thaler of Grand Rapids. Dale and Karla Thaler of Hubbard, OR. nine grandchildren, a special aunt. Jenny Nash of Caledonia and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Ralph L. Moore NASHVILLE Mr Ralph L. Moore. 74. of 6265 Thor­ napple Lake Rd., Nashville died Sunday, Jan. 4, 1987 at Braedenton. Fla. He was bom on July 27. 1912 at Hastings, the son of Charles J and Mary E. (Beam) Moore. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1931. On June 15. 1940 he married Geraldine Smith. She died March 13, 1967 He then married Eva (Hoffman) Austin on July 3, 1971. Mr. Moore farmed all of his life on the family farm Mr. Moore spent his winters in Ellington, Fla. since 1979 and was active m the Shadow Brook Mobile Home Park activities. He was active in the ASCS, Farm Bureau. Barry County Zoning Board, Freeport School Board and was a member of Hope United Methodist Church, Hastings and Ellington United Methodist Church in Florida. Surviving are his wife Eva. of Nashville, Ml and Fla., two daughters Mrs Lyle (Carol) Ergang of Mid dleville. Mrs Gary (Judy) Kidder of Caledonia, one son, David Moore of Mt Pleasant, two step sons Monte Lane of Allegan, Eugene lane of Petoskey, a step daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Mary Uiu) Dwan of Petoskey; six grand sons; one great grandson; nine step grandchildren, two step great grandsons; one uncle and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be I pm. Thursday, Jan. 8 at Hope United Methodist Church with Rev Robert Mayo officiating. Burial will be at Irving Twp Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope United Methodist Church of Freeport United Methodist Church Arrangements were made by Girrbach, Funeral Home, Hastings. BILLIE'S BEAUTY SALON •On the Lake” 556 S Shore Drnre G'een Lake Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RUSSELL. OWNER 25 YEARSJN THE LQCA TlON �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / January 8. 1987 I Page 5 Caledonia commander discloses details of armed battalion by Dalin ('lark Mom Caledonians aren't aware that an armed battalion is among them. The soldiers arc prepared for war and await their orders. The troops are based at 260 Vine St and are under the command of Dylan “Dai” Wessman. The 15-y ear-old Caledonia High School sophomore is a collector of lead soldiers. Wessman. who maintains a perfect 4.0 grade point average and is a member of Caledonia's cross country, track and junior varsity basketball teams, estimates that he owns between 150 and 200 soldiers. Nearly all of them are displayed in a large glass cabinet that reaches the ceiling of his home, where he lives with his parents, the Rev Dr Robert and Leslie Wessman Toy soldiers are definitely not new kids on the Fisher Price block As a matter of fact, they have been around for over 4.000 years Early soldiers were placed in the tombs of ancient Egyp­ tians as guardians of the dead. Wessman explained These early soldiers were flat and two-dimensional Near the end of the eigh­ teenth century, fully round, three-dimensional soldiers ap­ peared in Pans. Lead soldiers were introduced around 1789 Royal youngsters were “taught the basics of warfare with (lead soldiers)." W'essman said Huge collec­ tions. sometimes numbering into the thousands, were pass ed down from generation to generation “ These should be worth a kit by the time I'm an old guy.” Wessman said, referr­ ing to his own collection. ‘‘Then I'll pass them down to my kids and they can pass them down to their kids.” Wessman s first soldiers were a group of Revolu­ tionary warriors. “I got my first ones from my godparents when 1 was real young.” Wessman said “Then my parents kept buy­ ing them for me. ” After consulting his father. Dai defined real young' as two years old “For Christmas or my bir­ thday, my parents buy them for me.” Wessman said, ex­ plaining that his collection will never be complete. Wessman's collection is not as specific as some collections are because be enjoys a varie­ ty. he said. His display proves his words. Wessman's soldiers carry flags, guns, ride horses and play bagpipes. Wessman's soldiers are similar in some ways, however All of them are 54mm tall, which is said to be standard height” and all are handpamted "Some (lead soldier manufacturers) make famous generals, like Napoleon and other military leaders.*’ Wessman said, pointing out his replica of George Washington. “I think it kind of resembles him ” Lead toy soldiers can be purchased by the set or in­ dividually. The paces vary according to the condition of the piece, its military rank and its age Wessman estimates that in­ dividual pieces run from about S7 up to $40. with officers on horseback being most expen­ sive. The pace for a set of six usually starts around $50. “But older ones can cost hundreds of dollars for sets of six.” Wessman explained. Lead soldier manufacturers are difficult to find in Michigan. “The ones that I order are out of a place in Atlanta that carry 10 or 12 different brand names.” Wessman said. There are national organiza­ tions of toy soldier collectors, annual toy soldier shows, toy soldier museums, and even a toy soldier newsletter. Wessman visits an annual show that is held in Chicago and subscribes to the Old Toy Soldier Newsletter, a bimon­ thly journal for collectors. It advertises shows, sales and other services. Wessman then pointed to a colorful 21-piece hand which is his favorite. “I like the ones that are really bright.” he said. “Most of them seem to be British Regements. but (here are a lot of American ones too.” Wessman said in sum­ mary. “I think the only real foreign ones to us would be who we would’ve fought in the second or first World War. Heralders to appear at Whitneyville Bible Church The Heralders will perform a variety of religious hymns and gospel songs at Whitneyville Bible Church. Whitneyville Bible Church will present the Heralders. an eight member mixed ensem­ ble from the Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music, on Jan 11. Whitneyville Bible Church is located at 8546 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E. The concert will be at 6 p.m. The Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music is an in­ stitute designed to train men and women for all areas of Christian service. The school’s Bible-centered cur­ riculum includes courses in: pastoral studies, sacred music, missions, missionary aviation mechanic, missionary aviation pilot mechanic, Christian education. Christian “For the past 15 years, a 7’ Santa Claus, in full dress, has graced our front porch dur­ ing the Holidays. On Friday. December 26. the top-half of Santa was stolen, leaving us with only the legs and boots. Who can use half a Santa? We would appreciate the return of the top-half of Santa so that the neighborhood can enjoy his “full presence ’ again next year? Just drop it off on the front porch, anytime. Thank you/’ Don & Pat Chero 7081 Whitneyville Road Middleville broadcasting, and general Bible. The Heralders. under the direction of Mrs Jeanne Arnett, have planned a varied and balanced program of sacred hymns and gospel songs. The public is invited to attend this service of blessing and encouragement. Dai Wessman shows a sample of his lead soldier collection, the Royal Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, that he keeps on display in the curio cabinet (background) with the rest of his rare collection. Goodness gracious, sakes alive, Our big sister is forty-five. She'll deny it, say it's not true. But the year of her birth was '42! GFWC meets January 14, all welcome The General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Gun Lake Area will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednes­ day. Jan 14. at 9:30 a m at Sam's Other Joint, 2412 S. Briggs Road. Thornapple Township Don DeWitt from Wayland Ambulance will be presenting a program on Emergency Medical Aid. All visitors and guests are welcome and lunch will be available after the program. This birthday girl's name is Shirley May. And January 9 is her big day. As you pass her house, honk your horn To remind Mrs. Besteman it's the date she was bom! Best wishes on your birthday, big sister’ Orrie and Dorothy's youngsters— Sharon, Betty, and Jim �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 8. 1987 Mountain dulcimers mean “sweet music” Jock Folkertsma plays one of his hand-crafted mountain dulcimers. still differently than they do The Folkertsmas both insist that there is no ‘right’ way to play "A dulcimer is a very per­ sonal thing,” Shirley said “You do it for yourself. You do it for your own personal enjoyment.” Besides playing the dulcimer for her own enjoy­ ment. Shirley plays for many nursing homes and schools in the southern part of Kent County. She always takes several dulcimers with her so her audiences can have a hands-on learning experience The Folkertsmas also attend about 15 art shows per year, including the Festival celebra­ tion that is held annually in downtown Grand Rapids. "We've been at Festival every year but one. since 1974,” said Shirley. The Folkertsmas have made more than music through their dulcimer experiences. They've made many friends Jack's dulcimers can be found across the globe, in England. Poland, the Netherlands. Japan. Canada. Iran and Jerusalem, as well as across the nation. their home at 5774 McCords. He has even handmade some of his machinery, using parts from an old washing machine. He hauls his own lumber as often as possible. Dulcimers are considered to be native American stringed instruments, along with the banjo. The dulcimer originated between 1875 and 1910 in the Appalachian Mountains. The efforts of immigrants as they tried to recreate the music that they had known in their mother countries of Ger­ many, France and the Netherlands, led to the evolu­ tion of what we now know to be a folk instrument, the dulcimer. The word " dulcimer” means "sweet sound” in Latin. Folkertsma makes his dulcimers from a variety of woods; maple, walnut, butter­ nut. cherry, sassafras, elm. pine and mahogany. He uses metal banjo strings on the raised fingerboard. "The first three strings are the same, but the fourth is dif­ ferent." Folkertsma said, ex­ plaining the unique sound that is produced by the dulcimer. A poster on the wall in the Folkertsmas' den quotes Joe Clark. 1892. and reads. “There Ain’t no Notes on a Dulcimer. You Just Play It.” Jack and Shirley could serve as Exhibits A and B in defense of Clark's statement. Their playing styles are very different from each other and they know people who play Christmas Eve get-together at the home of Mr and Mrs. Art Soest in Wyoming. We have used our new Christmas pre­ sent (a coffee maker) many times since then. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Keger­ reis joined the Richard Soest family for Christmas breakfast and the opening of gifts. It took hours to wrap all those presents and its all wastepaper in a matter of minutes. But it was fun. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Keger­ reis joined his sister and their families at the home of Wilma Jahnke for Christmas dinner. While Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ranes joined the Richard Soest family for Christmas dinner. Rich and Earl took Hairy and Benji for a walk in the afternoon 1 watched as Hairy kept a close eye on Ben­ ji, but by the end of the walk, they were pretty good friends. Sunday. Dec. 28. George and Ginme were dinner guests at the Richard Soest home where we again celebrated Christmas. We hadn't seen them in awhile so really en­ joyed their company We enjoyed dinner out New Years Eve and slopped by grandma's and grandpa's house (Mr and Mrs Art Soest), but they were gone again Saturday was sure busy at the Soest house George and Ginme dropped in and joined us for a cup of coffee m the morning In the afternoon, Mr and Mrs Ernest Shook slopped in to show us what they had been working on. While they were there. Mr. and Mrs Art Soest dropped m to see if we had survived New Years I left with Sue T and when I returned home Annie K. was there to show me what she had purchased. Seemed good to have things back to normal. Jan. 4 was a beautiful, sun­ shine filled day, so the Richard Soest family took to the road. First we called on Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Smith in Moline. Mr. and Mrs. Art Soest in Wyoming later; all the Soest’s went to Mr. Fables for supper. Our sympathy to Harry and Marilyn Stafford in the pass­ ing of Harry’s sister, Dec. 29. Floyd and Harriet wells flew to Minneapolis to spend the holidays with their daughter. Susan and family. Bill and Sharon White and children spent about ten days in Florida to visit friends and Bill’s mom, Ruth White, over the holidays. Jim McConnon and Julie Benedict left Dec. 19 to spend some time in Africa on a Safari. Sound like great fun Thelma Gehl was happy to receive a new gas kitchen stove for Christmas from her son Jim Gehl. Ralph and Thelma. Jun, Brian and Bradley Gehl en­ joyed Christmas breakfast at the home of the David Fleischmanns and enjoyed opening gifts The smae day. the Fleischmann’s had Christmas dinner with Davids family next door and guests Larry, Marcia and Tom Gehl also came for breakfast The Ralph Gehl's had Larry and Marcia Gehl, Jim. Brian. Bradley, Bob. Tom and Ann Gehl and Harold Miller for Christmas dinner. Tom and Kim also joined them The David Fleischmann’s left on Friday to celebrate Christmas in Indiana with stepmother Margaret Fleischmann. They returned Dec. 28. Teri Gehl and all her family enjoyed Christmas Eve in Grand Rapids with her sister Lois and Rich Roseman and family. Larry and Marcia Gehl entertained all her family on Christmas eve. Michelle Reid and Scott Vredevoogd are united in marriage. Their parents are Mike and Linda Simons of Grand Rapids and Harry and Anna Vredevoogd of Caledonia. Hearty congratula­ tions to them. Catherine Curley and Douglas Cutler will be united in marriage next April 25. Parents are David and Jean Curley of Kentwood and Dar win and Hazel Cutler of Grand Rapids The couple are both formerly of Caledonia The Ralph Gehl’s overnight guests on Saturday were Lenn and Nancy Sutterfieid of Sanford Saturday evening guests of Larry and Marcia Gehl for Fish dinner were Ralph, Thelma, Jun and Bob Gehl, Nancy and Lenn Sutterfieid and Harold Miller. New Years Eve guests of David and Sue Fleischmann and family were Clair and Barbara Waite, Bernie, Sue, Jason and Joeie Rodgers, and Ralph, Thelma, Jim, Brian and Bradley Gehl. They en­ joyed a potluck supper with Teriyaki steaks on the grill. All had a nice time. Larry and Marcia Gehl had a New Years Eve get together at the Mid Villa. Mrs. Marguerite Oosterhouse, Marcia Gehls’ mother, enjoyed a trip to California with three of her lady friends. Rumor has it that the two apartment complexes on S. Maple Street have new owners who intend to remodel the apartments and that all oc­ cupants must be out in one month. May God Bless and help the needy. Mr and Mrs. Don and Dorothy Staiger entertained Dorothy’s sister Marge and husband John Rickling, also daughter Sarah and Aaron and Eric Arcee for New Years dinner. The former Sandy Peters, from South Carolina, a 1965 Caledonia graduate, has been Jock ond Shirley Folkertsma, of Alto, ploy o courting dulcimer. Legend hos it thot bock in the old country, courting couples didn't need o chaperone os long as their parents could hear music from the dulcimer. Shirt was ever able to play." Jack joked. The Folkertsmas’ three daughters and family friends liked Shirley's dulcimer so much that they all wanted one of their own. Their demands drove Jack into business. He began to improvise on the kit's instructions, adding a personal touch. Folkertsma has signed and numbered each dulcimer that has come out of his basement workshop All arc handmade and have been "finished one at a time." he boasts. His small workshop is located in the basement of by Dalin Clark Jack Folkertsma of Alto makes beautiful music with people all over the world. So does his wife of 36 years. Shirley Working as a team. Jack is the craftsman and Shirley handles the public relations aspect of Jack's mountain dulcimer business Folkertsma made his first dulcimer from a kit in 1972. It was a Christmas gift for Shirley, who had become in­ terested in duclimers after try­ ing one in a Lansing music store. "It was the only instrument NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST How many of you made New Years resolutions? Have you been able to keep them, or have you broken them already like the rest of us? A few people I know have already started buying Christmas presents or next year. Me. I’m just thinking about the January birthdays. Here are a few January bir­ thdays: Carrie Niles on Jan. 3; Jacky Proos, Jan. 4th. D.J. Shook. Jan. 10; Joy Rogers. Jan. 11; George Stewart. Jan 13; Lorrain Carter. Jan 14; Joe Lillie. Jan 15; (he’ll be 5); Sandee Alkema. Jan 17; Janet Proos. Jan. 19; Jean Soest. Jan. 25 (that's me); Meredith Ferrell. Jan. 25; Harrold Cavner. Jan. 25; Hugh Kegerreis. Jan 28; Mandi Proos and Sharon Shook. Jan. 29; Diane DeYoung, Jan. 20; Mark Freeman. Jan. 21; and Patty Faist on Jan. 23. Seems like I send as many January birth­ day cards as I do Christmas cards. A Very Happy Birth­ day to us all. A belated Happy Anniver­ sary to Mr. and Mrs David Shook. Their anniversary was Jan. 2. Congratulations to Roger and Tammy Rybicki on the birth of twins, one boy and one girl. Also Jemea and Cheri Rosset on the arrival of a new son. And it’s new daughters for Dutch and Peggy Hughmeyer and Mr and Mrs Mark Tans Mr and Mrs Jerry Smith of Moline and their three children, and Mr and Mrs. Richard Soest of Caledonia and their two girls enjoyed a W, SCOTT McKEOWN Certified Pubhc Accountant FISHER & McKEOWN CPA’s 500 Edw ard Street Middleville Mxh Tax, Audit & Management Advisory Services />*<« 795-7927 “The word dulcimer means 'sweet sound ’ in latin. ” It appears that the Folkert­ smas have satisfied customers too. as one family reportedly purchased six dulcimers, and another, five Folkertsma asks $75 to $200 in exchange for one of his works of art. depending on its size and the quality of its wood. "We want you happy,” Jack guarantees each customer. "If you have any questions, or especially any problems, call me." Continued on nett pogo Happy Anniversary MARV Guess Who �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / January 8, 1987 I Page 7 “COUNSELOR CORNER” The importance of Attention Deficit Disorder By Bernie Weller Thomapple Kellogg Middle Sch<M>l Counselor (Information in this article is taken from the phamphlet “A .Vew I>ook At Attention Deficit Disorder” by Samuel J. \'ic hanin, M.D. and James Windell, MA Inattention: a) often fails to finish what he starts; b) doesn't seem to listen; c) easily distracted; d) has difficulty concentrating; or paying attention, c) doesn’t stick with a play activity impulsivity: a) often acts without think ing and later feels sorry; bjshifts excessively from one activity to another; c)has dif­ ficulty organizing work; d) needs a lot of supervision; e) speaks out loud in class; fl doesn't wait to take turns in games or groups. H> peractivity: a) runs about or climbs on things excessively; b) can't sit still and is fidgety ; c) has dif­ ficulty staying in his seat and bothers classmates; d) ex­ cessive activity during sleep; e) always on the “go" and acts as if “driven” Emotional Instability: Caledonia teacher recieves state robotics grant Caledonia High School teacher Chuck Lothschutz was notified by the State Depart­ ment of Education in mid­ December that he has been awarded a grant which would Caledonia, Ml to Caledonia, Ontario allow him to expand a robotics unit currently being taught in the Metal Technology course he offers to ninth-twelfth grade students. His grant ap­ plication was one of approx­ imately 270 requests which were approved to teachers throughout Michigan as part of a program to support in­ structional creativity in the classroom. Since last month's great balloon send-off at Dutton Elementary School, the school has had quite a response from people finding the balloons. At present. Ann Schafer's balloon traveled the farthest — Fort Erie, Ontario (across the river from Buffalo, New York). But the most unique was Kevin Skinner's balkxm which landed in Caledonia, Ontario. Yes, from Caledonia, Michigan to Caledonia, Ontario. To enable students to gain valuable insights into advancing technology, Mr Lothschutz anticipated a need for students to increase their knowledge of robotics. Caledonia News... happy union. Harold and Caroline Lemke of 9620, 84th St.. Alto, 40302 will observe their 40th wed­ ding anniversary Jan. 8. A card shower is suggested. Their children are Dennis and Dee Lemke, Dick and Chris Lemke, Bruce and Laurie Lemke, Robert and Sue Marsh, Brian Lemke and Ken and Beth Bronsink. They have 12 grandchildren. Our con­ gratulations to them Paul and Minnie Ribbens 45th wedding anniversary was Jan. 7. Congratulations to them also. Our condolences to the family of Mr and Mrs. Allen Corstange. 81, of Caledonia, who passed away Jan. 2. Ser­ vices were held at the Peace Reformed Church. Rev. Wayne Kiel officiated. Richard and Mary ruth Cor­ stange of Caledonia are his children. Donna Sorensen and William Hess were wed last fall. Parents of the couple are Leroy and Louise Wallers of Caledonia and William and Majorie Hess of Grand Ledge. Congratulations' Tammi Melinn and William Bixbe were also wed last fall. Parents are Francis and Vicky Melinn of Wyoming, and Jerry and Carol Bixbe. also of Wy oming The ceremony was at Holy Church. Caledonia Our best wishes to them Vicki Cooper and Michael Stallings will be mamed May 16 Parents are Roger and Patncia Cooper of Caledonia and Roy and Marlene Stall­ ings of Alto Best w ishes for a happy marriage Judith Schreur are planning an April 25 wedding She is the daughter of Don and Ruth to Dutton and Caledonia visiting parents, relatives, and friends over the holidays. She took the time to visit Jim Gehl on Jan. 2. They graduated together and had a nice time visiting. Sunday is now Mrs. Bkxk and has two grown daughters. She was home in the summer of 1985 for their 20 year class reunion. Larry Gehl got a 33 inch pike on New Years Day. Nice going Larry. After helping Thelma Gehl catch fish for dinner, Brian and Bradley Gehl. took a 5 p.m. flight back to Seattle, WA. on New Years Day. Ralph Gehl was a bit under the weather Jan 2. Too much food I guess. Becky Shippy and Michael McClellan will be married April 4. The bride-elect is the daughter of Gary and Lor­ raine Shippy of Caledonia The groom-elect is the son of Arion and Sally McClellan of Grandville May they have a Get resu/ts with Sun <S News CLASSIFIEDS Phone 795-3345 BOB’S ENGINE HOSPITAL INC. The Ryhi Prescnption for Youj Lawnmower 795-7647 ROBERT KLJNGt 6320 MOt ROAD MIDDLEVILLE Ml 49333 The grant will be used for (he purchase of several robots which will give students “hands-on” experiences in programming robotic movements similar to those they would find in business and industry. a) angry outbursts; b) social loner; c) Names others for problems; d) fights with others quickly ; e) very sen­ sitive to criticism. Pediatricians and parents may be alerted to the possibili­ ty of an A D D problem when confronted with ex­ cessive crying, uneven temperament, over-all im­ maturity and exaggerated responses to even minor incidents. Problems with feeding and swallowing are also more noticeable with ADD. babies who often develop into fussy eaters. Sleep patterns are frequently inconsistent and these youngsters either do not sleep long hours, toss and turn during sleep or have other sleep abnormalities. The hyperactive youngster is classically in perpetural mo­ tion dominated by purposeless and inappropriate activity. Movements are likely to be impulsive and such children frequently become risk­ takers. careless and accident prone When these children first enter school and encounter the expectations of sitting still, paying attention and com­ pleting work, they may also find that the teacher isn't as tolerant and patient as his or her parents Other children may consider his or her behavior obnoxious, leading to peer problems Isolated from other children, unable to please adults and feeling little suc­ cess in school work, the A D D. child may become an angry, lonely youngster who feels unloveable. Next Week; Teens, College Students and Adults with At­ tention Deficit Disorder. Nederhood of Caledonia. The groom-elect is the son of Don and Myrt Schreur of 76th St. S.W. Howard and Marian Gehl and Richard and Phlliss Gehl and children took a vacation to Las Vegas and had a great time. Ralph Gehl was taken to Metropolitan Hospital Sunday morning for X-rays and surgery. The next meeting of Caledonia's Eastern Stars will be Jan. 13. Homemakers are to meet at Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Kegerreis' home on Jan. 15. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Kegerreis enjoyed a Sunday visit with Lois Bergy at her home in Lowell. Sunday. Don and Fanny Brinks of Byron Center were callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John King. The Greater Caledonia Area Senior Citizens started their winter schedule with a board meeting and Bingo, Wednesday. New Years Day. Mr and Mrs. Cleo Raab entertained Mr and Mrs. Wilbur Raab, Reggie Sharia and Shelly Raab. Steve Morgan. Lenore Steebs of Grand Rapids, and Carl Machete Reggie Raab returned to Flonda State L’mversity in Tallahassee on Jan. 3. Our sympathy io Gary and Judy Kidder on the loss of her lather. Ralph Moore from Flonda. Monday. Jan. 5. Veva Shook is now at Kent Community Hospital where she will continue to recover from her fall Knowing Grandma Shook, she’s not go­ ing to be there long Keep smiling Veva This week's students of the week ore (bock row from left) Heother Hutchins, fifth grode; Hillory Blough, fourth grode: Jared Novak, third grade; (front row from left) Mary Hesseltine, second grade; and Janine McWhinney. first grade. Not pictured, Ross Cameron, kindergarten. McFall ‘Students of the Week’ Each week, teachers and students select six students of the week representing each of the six grades at McFall Elementary School in Middleville This week's Students of the Week are: Ross Cameron, kindergarten; Janine McWhinney. first grade; Mary Hesseltine. second grade; Jared Novak, third grade; Hillary Blough, fourth grade; and Heather Hutchins, fifth grade. The selected students are chosen for their academic and social performance in school Children named Student of the Week recieve a certificate and a bumper sticker for their parents which reads. "My kid was Student of the Week" Thomapple Preschool thanks supporters Middleville area residents have many opportunities to give their children different preschool experiences. One of these opportunities is a “cooperative" preschool experience. We at the Thornapple Cooperative Preschixd would like to thank Steve Brady Builders and the Rotary Club of Middleville for their generous support during this school year and in the past that has enabled us to maintain a high level of programing, and has enabled us to offer finan cial scholarships Without this kind of support and the com­ mitted members of the cooperative, this would not be possible. Thank you for your generosity! Call Voni Lucas at 765-5439 or Elaine Brade at 795-7303 for enrollment information. Middleville Pool Schedule January 12,1987 • February 14,1987 MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY 3:30-4:30 4:30-6:00 6:00-6:40 6:45-7:30 7:30-8:15 Swim Club Adult Lap Swim Beginners/Advanced Adult Instruction Aqua Exercise TUESDAY AND THURSDAY 3:30-4:30 4:30-6:00 6:00 7:00 7:00-8:00 8:00-8:45 High School Open Swim Adult Lap Swim Family Swim Open Swim Water Polo FRIDAY 5:00-9:00 Pool available for rental, call 795-3313 SATURDAY 12:00-1:00 1:00-2:00 2:00-3:00 5:00-9:00 Open Swim Family Swim Adult Lap Swim Pool available for rental, call 795-3313 PASS INFORMATION Winter/Spring, 1/3-4/18 Spring/Summer, 4/20-7/31 ★ COST ★ In District Seasonal Adult ................ ....$7 Child.................. ...$5 Family............... .. $15 Annual Adult.................. .. $19 Child................... .. $13 Family............... ...$40 Out of District Seasonal Adult ................. ...$10 Child.................. $7.50 Family............... ...$17 Annual Adult.................. .. $30 Child.................. $22.50 Family............... ...$51 If you haven’t any kind of pass, the cost is $1 per visit. Senior Citizens swim free ex­ cept for classes. Passes are available from the pool staff. TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES call the Community Ed office at 795-3397. Children under 8 years must be accompan­ ied by an adult for open and family swims. �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / January 8. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE^, NEIGHBORS 4-^ WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN Did everyone have wonder­ ful Christinas holiday? We did. Our house was bulging with company. The last group left Sunday It was fun having them. Our home is quiet again. But it was full of love, noise, quarreling, eating and lots of shared hugs. I love having the family here. Didn’t realize I'd gotten so set in my ways until I became irritated when I couldn't do my exer­ cises because everyone was scattered all over on mat tresses. I had to tell myself "stop being such a stick in the mud and flow with the tide.’* We have to exercise our spiritural muscles as well as our physical ones Aren't the little ones the real fun in Christmas? They get so excited and just dance with impatience. They have to be restrained so they don't help everyone open their packages. Ted's family was disappointed so they don't help everyone open their packages Ted’s family was disappointed that we didn’t have any snow. Cay took, them back to the frozen pond and they had a ball But of course, one boy had to be dar­ ing, crossing the creek on a log and fell in Had to walk back one-half mile dripping wet. Paul. Betty. Paul Jr. and Fred Mattison had Christmas breakfast at son John. Cheryl and Laurie's home. Then back to Paul and Betty's for Christmas dinner. Sons Dan and Mark were there also. Saturday night they went to granddaughter Rhonda and Den Fisk’s for Christmas. Michelle Hilty, friend and Angela went to her grand­ parents' in Bluffton, Ohio. Jerry. Pat and Jeremy stayed at home for Christmas. Neva Aicken said her fami­ ly was home for Christmas Eve. Donna said she and Charlie Cox spent Christmas alone, but all the boys were together in Chas’s home in Palm Spr­ ings Greg called them and said son Brian didn't like the flight to Palm Springs. He said that he would be back for New Yean, All the Karpinski s family was home for Christmas. Glen and Pat Schondalmayer's family was also home for Christmas Sue and Dennis came from Chicago. Bob Steeby and family spent Christmas Eve with Edma and Terry Steeby. The Rock family was together for Christmas The Vandal family had a real good family Christmas. Daughter Nancy spent the night with friend Mandy Chlebana. Sunday. On Christmas Eve they were ail with Grand-Larkin at Lincoln Meadows. The Lynn Tolan family spent Christmas Eve with her brother Gail and family Christmas day was spent with his family at Joyce and Mike Hula's. Terry Toland and Pam Janose were visiting. Grandma La Porte took the two Stein children to Detroit for the weekend to visit Regina's sister. Mary. Regina is out walking now after surgery. Mary Noah said they had a wonderful Christmas holiday. All the boys were in and out. Terry Lee drove 15 hours to get here from the East coast Then he drove back to Detroit to catch a plane back to the hospital He worked 20 hours, flew back, picked up his friend in Ann Arbor and came back to Middleville. That was the only way that he could get time off for the holdays. Ran­ dy flew in from California. All of Kay and Melvin’s fami­ ly and their friends will spent New Years at their cabin up North. Daughter Mary VanderWal spent Christmas with her sons and families in Battle Creek. This weekend the sons came to visit Harold and Mary Noah. Mary Noah read me grand­ son Chris's letter on what hap­ pened to him after the fellows on his floor read the Mid­ dleville Sun and News. She said they all love to read our small town paper. I think that ’s a compliment to us Mid­ dleville folks. So, hi, fellows! Welcome to our small town community family. A big ver­ bal hug to all of you. You have chosen a worthwhile profession. Keep up the good work and don't get discourag­ ed. We’re rooting for you. My teenagers always said Middleville was "Deadsville " when they were growing up. but found that all of us cared about what they were doing when they left home. Happy New Years to all of you. Art and Ann Kenyou had just gotten in the house when I called. They were returning from the Kenyon Christmas at Chris and Tom’s home on Thornapple Dr. Most of the family were there. Ann said they had a wonderful time. Chris’s home is such that the younger generation could have a good time while the adults visited. Art even managed to find and empty davenport and had a quiet snooze undisturbered Ann said Chris had such beautiful Christmas decorations all through the IkHise Neva and Bill Kenyon had their family Christmas on Saturday afternoon and even­ ing. They later attended the Kenyon get together Dick Hamilton said their Cut ’n Cur! Salon 795-9787 4700 M-37, Middleville Men, Women and Children Night appointments available two sons. Brad and Richard. Shelley Apsey and Dick’s mom were home Son Thomas hasn't called yet. He’s mjhe Persian Gulf. The Featherly girls were having a ball playing a trivia Christmas game. Sunday All the children were in and out Mrs. Featherly had a nice Christmas card from Libby Sprinkle and hubby. Twila Elwood went to Mrs Thomas Sprau s home (her niece) Christmas day. They have such a beautiful place to hold the family get-together and they all had such good time. Don and Dorothey Dean had all their children and families home for Christmas. After Manon Martin s son Larry and family visited a week ago. his two daughters stayed with grandma. Tues­ day they went back to spend Christmas with them. Marion came back on Thursday. The Dan Bartlett family went to Dan's sister’s family for Christmas in Grand Rapids The rest of the family were also there Pat and Clare Tolan had Christmas at Clare's sister. Joyce and Mike Hula's, with the rest of the Tolan family. Pat heard from her parents, the Ted Wiennga’s, in Texas. They also talked with Clare’s parents in Florida. Holly and Michael Clinton spent Christmas Day with Barb and Annette Clinton. Tuesday evening visitors were Barb's sister. Mrs Jean Bunn, and grandchild of Grand Rapids Greta Greiner had all the family home for Christmas. Ace Abbott said the family was home for Christmas. Rod Finkbeiner said wife Char missed a Kenyou family Christmas for the first time. The old flu bug came back and put her to bed Bobby Smith said daughter Amy and Bobby’s mom helped her and Dick celebrate Christmas. Louise Elwood had a houseful of family and friends over the holidays. Grandson Dan Diepenhorst and friend were also there. Pat’s daughter Benicia (isn’t that a pretty name?) of California was also there. The Koeplingers had their family home for Christmas, son and family from Kansas as well as two daughters. The Lewis boys went up north to spend Christmas with their mom and grandparents. Denise went to Plainwell to be with her sis. her Dad and friend. Leo and Beth Verlinde just got back from a week’s stay with their daughters in New York. The Jim Oliver family went to Monroe to visit his mom and dad. Seth and Dorothy Oliver, Fnday Saturday , they went to Hillsdale to spend Christmas with Kathy ’s folks. That made three Christmases in a row. Al) the Sanford family were home for Christmas On the 21st, the Doug Hart family had their Christmas get-together at his folks in Hastings Doug said they have been busy all this week. Christmas Eve, Liz’s sts Pat. her parents and Grandpa Brown were there for an after­ noon dinner They attended 5 p m mass, where daughter Cathy sang m the children’s choir Pat and her mom w ere quite pleased and impressed with the service at Holy Fami­ ly. They really thought n was very nxe Pat stayed over­ night while Liz's parents went home On Christmas day her folks came back and they had a big breakfast Pat is a security guard in Lansing and had to work Christmas day so they tried to have special meals for her. giving her a warm send off. Then Sunday they all got together for the traditional Christmas dinner at Liz’s folks. Liz's grand­ mother. who is 96. was there. She insisted on having several good rounds of Euchre Happy New Year, everyone. May you all have a wonderful, troublesome growing year. Jim Verlinde's family had Christmas on New Years al his folks. Leo and Beth Verlinde Cathy Williamson said family was in and out during the holidays, making it hectic, but oh so nice Dorothy and Chuck Corson are enjoying daughter Mauren's 10-day vacation at home. She enjoys her new job in the D.C. area, but also en­ joys being home. Louise Elwood hosted the Past Chiefs Club Tuesday. Alberta Hooper said son Jack Baker and family left Fri­ day after spending some time with his folks over the holiday. Greta Greiner went to visit her brother in Grand Rapids He's at home now Marian Martin had Sunday dinner with Ed and Katie Wieringa. Daughter Becky and Dave and family dropped in to see Don and Dorothy Dean. Most of the Featherly gals were there Sunday. Just a few more weeks of football. The Dick Hamilton’s celebrated Shelley Apsey’s birthday, Saturday. Sunday evening after Christmas, the Bob Kenyons were guests of Bernard and Alice Wieringa. New Years, the fireman on duty had a New Years get-together. New Years, the Ernie Balls and Bill Ransome got together with Art and Ann Kenyon. They’ve been doing it for 40 years. They are the only three couples left of the original group. Bill and Treva Kenyon surprised Art and Ann. with a Christmas eve dinner. They went to Grand Rapids to see Christmas decorations. They had such a good time Wednes­ day. Margaret Whitney and Agnes Baker spent the after­ noon with Art and Ann. They are Art's cousins. One is from Saginaw and one from Grand Rapids Melvin. Kay Noah, the boys and friends, returned from the cabin this week. lyia Norton said she had a lovely visit w ith grandson Michael Northrop and two friends. Keith Lamarr and Jef­ frey Oakley They had a nice meal at the Mid Villa and an enjoyable visit. Regina LaPorte. Regina Stein’s mom. has left her home after spending time with the Steins. The Steins had din­ ner with Chris and Rex Schaad. Saturday, they had dinner with the Slanders Eight couples enjoyed a New Years Eve party at Jim and Jan Scheibs. Len and Mary Ann Vandal were one of the couples. Lenda visited Michelle and Mike Mugridge on New Year’s Eve. Nancy celebrated New Years Eve by babysitting. Guy and Maggie Cox brought Charlie and Donna Cox a grapefruit from Chas’s yard in Palm Springs. They wanted to bring more fruit but luggage would only permit one. [Minna said she got the nicest letter from their first grandson. Big Brian, Ron's first child. He's in his first year at college. Son Gary and Linda Fink­ beiner spent New Years Eve with his folks. Rod and Char Finkbeiner. Betty and Paul Newman had David and Carol Newman. Troy and Shelley. Mr and Mrs. Bareman and family, and Fred Mattison over for dinner, Jan. 1. Carol Sanford said they had a lovely, warm, hectic family holiday with kids in and out but enjoying every minute of it. New Years Eve. Alan and LaVonna Sherman went out with Jackie ami Max Bedford. Saturday , they went bowling in Muskegon with friends. Johnny’s two brothers and their wives came over to see us Sunday . Daughter Cay and son Ted were here also. Ted’s letting me use his grain mill to grind wheal for flour. He also brought us a dresser he wasn’t using as we’re short one. After talking with some of you parents. I don’t feel guilty about my relief when our house had returned to our quiet routine. We love all of our kids and families dearly and love having them home, but. oh how good the peace and quiet of our old "stick m the mud" ways seem. I used to feel so smug when I’d talk about how my sis didn't like to change her ways. Lo and behold, now I'm eating my words Never thought I'd get to that point. And I don't even have indigestion either. I hadn't seen or heard from Lois Bremer for so long. I called her and it was so good to hear her voice again We talked for a few minutes giv­ ing each other a verbal hug She's well All the family was home for Christmas. She said one of the things she missed most is all you folks she saw and talked with daily for years She's working three days at the Methodist Church office where hours are very flexible. We always saw each (Xhcr once a week for 15 years. I missed seeing her too. I guess you take the everyday folks for granted and don’t realize how much a part of your daily life they are I'm sure other folks have missed you sorely. Lois, as I have. Though life goes on and our roads lead us in different directions, we always have a very warm feeling for you, my dear. I feel 1 can safely relay a great big, warm verbal hug from all of us. Best wishes for 1987. Women’s Clubs celebrate 91 yrs. contributing to quality of life The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) is the largest and oldest nondenominational, nonpar­ tisan, international service organization of volunteer women in the world, with 10 million members worldwide in 46 countries. The GFWC-Michigan, with 9.500 members in 180 local clubs throughout our state is celebrating its 91st anniver­ sary of service to our Great Lake Slate. During its 91 year history, the GFWC-Michigan has made a significant con­ tribution to our state’s quality of life by its promotion of the arts, participation in educa­ tional projects and emphasis on legislative action. In 1985. members of the GFWCMichigan donated 400.000 hours and $300,000 to volunteer projects in the areas of the arts, conservation, education, home life, and in­ ternational and public affairs. The GFW C-Gun Lake Area was founded in 1983 with the motto of “Friendship Through Service.’’ Its membership of approximately 100 is active locally in the follow ing projects: Get results with Sun & News CLASSIFIEDS Phone 795-3345 Thanksgiving food baskets for needy families; Scholarships to 4 area high school seniors; Christmas gift shopping and entertainment for nursing home residents; sponsoring of area high school sophomores to the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar; fun­ draising for the Gun Lake "People Path,” and programs geared to the prevention of child sexual abuse. Annual fund-raising ac­ tivities include a craft bazaar. "white elephant" auction, rummage sale and style show. Monthly meetings are held locally on the second Wcdnes day of each month, September-June, with a varie­ ty of interesting and infor­ mative speakers. Visitors and guests are always welcome to attend and are encouraged to join. For additional information, contact Ann Koelsch, 4221 Lynden Road, Shelbyville, Ml 49344, (616) 672-5638 Youth for Understanding seeking host families Have you ever thought of being a host family for an in­ ternational exchange student? If you have an extra bed tn your home and a lot of love and understanding in your hearts, then you could be just the family we are looking for. Youth for Understanding (YFU) International Ex­ change is now starting it's list of families to host students ar riving in August. As Michigan YFU is responsible for finding approximately 430 families, we must get started now You don’t have to have children of your own or live in town Some students even ask for homes in the country or homes without children. We w ill do our best to find just the right student for your family. You do not have to support them financially unless you choose, as with an allowance. We personally have learned about the lives and customs of two other countries from our own two terrific "sons”. And we also learned more about our own country through teaching our sons about it. As the area representative for the Middleville school district, I would be glad to help you get started on this great adventure by setting up an interview, or in helping you fill our your application. Won’t you please give me a call any time after 4 p m weekdays or weekends at 891 8453. Lyn Ferris, Area Rep. Middleville District �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 8. 1987 / Page 9 Ahead by ‘leaps and bounds' Caledonia Gymnastics Club’s facilities improving in Middleville Sara Potter of Middleville practices her routine. by Kathleen J. Oresik Since opening for business six months ago in a pole building on 9W)7 Cherry Valley. M 37. the Caledonia Gymnastics Club has added a tanning bed. renovated its gym. enlisted a Booster Club, is recruiting an aerobics in­ structor. and is planning to build two additions to the building by this spring Owner Mike MacEachron has had a new spring board floor installed to accomodate the United States Gymnastics Federation (USGF) girls* team. “The spring board floor provides more cushion than the standard wrestling mat does.” MacEachron said. Future plans, he says, are to add on a 40’x40* building on the front of the existing building, a 40 x50* building to the side of the building, both with a 20 foot roof, raise the existing roof IO feet, and put mirrors on one inside wall by this spring. He says the additions are necessary to accomodate in­ creasing enrollment (140 are presently enrolled in classes) A Btxsster Club, formed this winter to help raise money for the proposed pro jects. helped install the spring board floor and will help in the construction of the additions We plan to work through the winter to have the addi lions completed by spring. ‘The community needed a gymnastic club in the area so 1 formed the club to help the gymnastics program. We re drawing interested students from Middleville. Hastings and Caledonia.” he said. When I first coached at the high school the teams were scoring bad But after three and-a-half years of coaching there (prior to opening the gym), and hiring more coaches, the teams were com­ peting in the USGF. qualified tor the sectionals and later the state finals. •USGF is tougher than high school competition The gymnasts put in a lot of hours.” he said. He and instructor Liz Stocker meet each week to discuss the students' progress He said that students are tested when the coaches feel they are ready to advance to the next level. Although gymnastics is a fun way for children to stay fit. self discipline and deter­ mination are required, he •We're not babysitters here. The kids work at learn­ ing to achieve balance, coor­ dination. flexibility and mus­ cle tone Hopefully they enjoy it and reach a goal (a degree of professionalism) at the end. Mike said Gymnasts competing in the USGF practice four times a week and often go to open­ gym on Saturdays to prepare for the weekly meets Those competing receive instruction from the renowned gy mnasts, the Thompson Girls, and receive ribbons, medals or a trophy when they place. The club s girl gymnasts have already competed in two meets this season. Over 500 gymnasts competed at the Holland Class Meet where Beth Jousma and Lori Wiseman placed sixth in the all-around category. Stacey Devers took third place in the vault category. As a team, the Caledonia girls placed third, qualifying them for the sectionals. Eight-week sessions are available to girl, boys, preschoolers, teams, begin­ ners. intermediates and advanced. Mike MacEachron spots Stocey Dever during a round off bock torni. Stephanie Potter masters the splits. Milbourn-Schaafsma united in marriage Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids was the setting of the September 13 wedding of Dianna D. Milboum and Jack D. Schaafsma Parents of the bnde are Mr and Mrs. Robert Milboum. Sr.. of Mid­ dleville. The groom s parents. Mr Robert Schaafsma and Mrs. Betty Shy. both reside in Grand Rapids Maid of honor was Suzanne Stiles and bridesmaids were Kimberly Frost and Eileen Nelson. Best man was Dan Brewer and groomsmen were Henry Roukema and Mark Niedz wiecki. and ushers were Art Burke and Alan Craig. The couple honeymooned aboard the USS Carnivale on a cruise of the Caribbean. They are now residing in Grand Rapids Advertise to your local customers. Call the ‘SUN & NEWS’at 795-3345 See Don Hieshetter <. fora... SUPER RB DEAL DON HIESHETTER GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS OF WEST MICHIGAN. INC. Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE — 795-7625 124 East Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 on a... NEW ’87 FORD CAR or TRUCK or a SHARP Late Model Used Car or Truck Duthlerof Caledonia Used Cars 9595 Cherry Valley (M-37) • 891-9226 �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / January 8, 1987 Caledonia wrestlers undefeated 12-0; first place at invitational The Caledonia Wrestling Team is 12-0 in dual meets and has also won the Class A Traverse City Quad, the Class A Rockford Quad, the Caledonia Quad, the Maple Valley triangular, and the 8 - T e a m Caledonia Invitational Caledonia placed first at the C.W T. Invitational ahead of Rockford Catholic Central. West Catholic, Whitehall, Fruitport, G R Christian, and E.G.R and the Kent County Classic Matt Bums. Roger Wood and Keith Tubergen all have unblemished 19-0 records. Matt Bums placed first at the C.WT. Invitational with a Bye. a fall in 1 00 over Andy Oomis of Grand Rapids Chris­ tian and a 8-0 decision over Matt New of Catholic Central Captain Roger Wood won the gold medal at the CWT Invitational with a pin in 1:09 over Jovier Reyes of Catholic Central, a 13-0 decision over Todd Maksimouski of West Catholic, and a 14-6 decision over previously undefeated Chris Hall of Whitehall in the championship round. Junior captain Keith Tuhcrgcn also placed first with a 17-2 decision over Pete Smith of Catholic Central, a pin in 47 seconds of E.G.R’s Matt Chalmers and a 5-0 deci sion over Matt Thayer of West Catholic. Tubergen has earned the most team points for Caledonia and also woo the Kent County Classic and all of the other Invitational and Quads along with Bums and Wood. Chris Kmne upped his record to 10-4 and placed 2nd at the C W T. Inv Kmne also placed 1st at the C.WT. Quad Rich Lintemuth is undefeated with a 4-0 record Lintemuth has won the Traverse City Quad and plac­ ed 2nd at Kent County Brent Bams with a 13-6 record placed 3rd at Kent County. 2nd at Caledonia and first at the Traverse City Quad Mike Kidder with an unblemished 8-0 record settl­ ed for 2nd place in the finals at Caledonia after an injury default to undefeated and returning champ Joe Arens of Trojan wrestlers place 6th at Wyoming Park The Trojan wrestling team traveled to the Wyoming Park Invitational on Saturday. Jan. 3 and placed 6th in the tough 9-team field. Heavyweight Randy Allen took the championship while collecting 3 pm on the day in­ cluding a pin in 1:04 in the finals Allen now has a fine 15-2 record. Bowling League RESULTS From area bowlers— Thursday Night Classic Good Pal Farms 39-21. Simpson Industries 37-23. Brog’s 37-23. Gavin Chevrolet & Buick 36-24. Bender's Service 32-28. Seif & Sons Chevrolet 32-28. Garbow Real Estate 31-29, Mar Poss 31-29, Task 29-31. Mid die Villa 29-31. Doug’s Auto Service 28-32, Robertson Plumbing & Hing. 27-33. Geukes* Meat Market 26-34, Northern Equipment 25-35. Cascade Home Improvement 23-27, Thomapple Kitchen 18-42 High Games - F. Kiester 248. B Gettv 243. R Palmer 225. D Willyard 224. D Thiss/R. Doombos 223. High Series - D Pickard 598. F Kiester 594, D Fink beiner 584, J Freeman 582. D. Stauffer 579 oherine I vague Village Grocery 10-2, Caledonia Oil 8-4. Gun Lake Inn 8-4. Phills Pizzena 7-5. Whitehall. It was Coach Max­ ims decision to stop the match when it appeared that Kidder may have been in pain from an earlier slam. Kidder had a bad day and dropped his record to 9-3 at the Kent County Classic and was the only Scott not to place Troy Shane placed 2nd the tough 138 lb weight class with a 6-4 loss to Rob Bajema of Grand Rapids Christian. Shane also placed 1st at the Rockford and Traverse City Quad and 2nd at the Kent County Classic Captain Mark Rittenger also placed second at Caledonia with a pin in 1:22 seconds over Barry Rudolph of E.G.R. and a 5-1 decision over West Catholic Paul Beenan. Rittinger then placed 4th at the Kent County Classic. Hastings City Bank 6-6, Purdum Construction 6-6, G&L Remodeling 6-6, Middleville Tool & Die 5-7. Harrison's True Value 2-10, Sav-Mor 2-10. High Game and Series - F. Naedele 236-213-604. D. Slawson 218-203-587. J. Long 205-196-577. Wolverine league Gun Lake Inn 7-1. Caledonia Oil 7-1. Village Grocery 7-1. Hastings City Bank 5-3. Phills Pizzeria 4-4, Purdum Const ruction 3-5, G&L Remodeling 3-5, Har­ risons True Value & Marine 2-6. Middleville Tool & Die 1-7. Sav-Mor 1-7 High Series - M Cooley 560. M Fhkkema 547. S Hanson 533. B Wenzel 525, D Slawson 525, H Me Culligh 523. High Gaines - M Cooley 235. D Slawson 226. M Fhkkema 223. Bry an Cooley won the 132 pound championship getting an 8-4 victory in the finals to go with an 8-2 victory in the semifinals. His victories over two outstanding wrestlers earned him the votes of coaches as the most valuable wrestler for the tournament. Cooley is now 16-1 for the year Mark Irwin placed 2nd in the 126 pound class as he picked up two pins before loosing m the finals. Wade Poland won two and lost two as he placed 4th at 112 pounds. Also winning matches were Jim McCrath 105, Jody Tyner 119, Todd Kidder 138, Don Peters 167 and Bruce Swan­ son 198. The wrestlers will be home on Tuesday, Jan. 13 for a tri­ ple dual. Tuesday will be Parents Night. On Thursday. Jan. 15 all former Middleville wrestlers are invited to attend Alumni night. Introductions of all Alumni will take place at 7:15 before wreslting begins against Kelloggsville. Trojan eighth graders lose 42-27 Tuesday The Middleville 8th grade basketball team lost to Hamilton 42-27 Tuesday night. The loss drops their record to 1-2. The Trojans dug themselves a hole during the first quarter with numerous mistakes and fouls as Hamilton jumped to a 10-2 first quarter lead The se­ cond quarter was a little better but Hamilton outscored the Trojans 64 to take a 16-6 half-time lead The third quarter saw Hamilton come on strong again as the) outscored the Trojans 16-12 to take a 32-18 lead into the final quarter. The Trojan were neser able to overcome Hamiltons earl) lead Scoring for the Trojans were Jason Pranger. 6 pts.. Kirk Schieb. 4 pts . Jamie Paine. 3 pts . John Schieb. 2 pts.. Matt Slander, 2 pts , Shawn Hayward. 2 pts.. Andy Monroe. 2 pts . Steve Van Duine. 2 pts Area residents enjoy the ‘ice’ A few Thornapple Kellogg students including David Elies (left) and Perry Vagteveen (right) join an informal game of ice hockey with teacher Gary McKee Saturday afternoon in front of Page’s Resort on Gun Lake. Spectators in the background are Lois Page and Chris McKee. Caledonia beats Cedar Springs with 73-50 score Caledonia improved its record to 1-1 with a convinc­ ing 73-50 win over Cedar Springs Tuesday night at Caledonia. The Scots were led by all­ league forward Bob Weaver who led the way with 20 points and 12 rebounds. The Red Hawks played even with the Scots until mid way through the third quarter when the Scots pulled away. The Scots displaying that they can go 11 deep on its bench outscored the Hawks 47-27 in the second half. In the 4th quarter the Scots scored 31 points with Donn Bonzheim and Rich M<x>n leading the way with 8 and 12 points in the quarter Paul DeYoung. Cedar’s outstan­ ding point guard was held to 13 points. Mike Walker scored 20 points and Craig Mulder add cd 16 points and 13 rebounds as Caledonia beat Kellogsvillc at Kelloggsville 68-44 Walker a 6’1 junior guard made 8 of 15 shots, most from long range, and made 4 of 4 free throws to lead the Scots. Kelloggsville (0-3) didn’t play like a winless team. The Rockets displayed an ag­ gressive 1-3-1 zone on defense which gave the .Scots problems at the start. Caledonia jumped out to an early 16-14 first quarter lead and increased it slightly to 31-27 at the half The second half belong totally to the Scots. They got their running game in gear and there was no looking back. (Mher members of the Scots who had great games were Donn Bonzheim, 10 assists. Bob Weaver. Roger Hill both had 10 rebounds. Caledonia football team awards best season in ten years The Caledonia Football Team concluded its finest season in 10 years by posing a 6-3 record. The team had a number of awards and records this year to top off its fine performance. First off the team posted 5 shut-outs, including a big 10-0 blanking of arch rival Mid­ dleville, and 6-0 over always tough Godwin Heights. Records Junior Troy Shane — rush­ ed for 1,038 yards on 179 car­ ries. This moved Troy to 4th on the single season rushing records. Awards Offensive Player — Troy Shane; Defensive Players — Sam Oaks and Donn Bon zheim; Most Valuable Player — Jerry Groendyke; Most Im­ State Women’s Clubs hold art talent contest for high school students Talented high school artists will be awarded a half scholarship to an eight week summer art program at the Music Camp at Interlochen, Michigan. Complete details and entry applications are available through area high school art departments The contest is open to all talented high school students who submit an eight ten piece portfolio representative of their highest quality work. Winners will be selected from the entrants in the freshmen sophomore class or the junior senior class and will receive a half scholarship, ap­ proximately $1,205, for the Interlochen An Camp The deadline for all entries ts March I, 1987 All in­ terested high school artists should contact their school art teacher or GFWC-Gun Lake Area member, Ann Coolidge, at 795-3443 for more information. proved — Eddie Gaines, Coaches Award — Roger Hill and Craig Mulder. All-Area Honorable Mention Troy Shane, Rober Hill All-State Honorable Men­ tion A.P. Troy Shane. All-State Honorable Men­ tion District Roger Hill The team would like to thank our parents and loyal fans for all of their support this season We arc looking forward to an even better season next year BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 A Iso Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 116 Mile E of Whitneyille R^VIBK BROKERS 9790 Cherry Valley 891-9219 Ready to buy a new home or sell your present home? Call ... 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MAIL TODAY | Send my subscription to: | NAME | ADOftESS________________________________________________________________ | CITY ! I STATE | l» | Local Subscription Rate $8.00 Per Year I Outside Barry, Kant or Allegan Counties 110 00 Year » Phone 795-3345 �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / January 8. 1987 TK Schools set for bonding vote by Kathleen J. Oresik Last month Thornapple Kellogg school board members agreed to accept the Expansion Committee's recommendation to construct a 17-class room elementary school and add eight new classrooms to the present McFall building as a solution to elementary overcrowding. In light of this, school superintendent Gerald Page told members of the school board Monday night that he'd like to start a campaign to sell the idea of a new school to the public Page said a bond proposal, necessary for the new con­ struction. will be presented to voters at the March 23 election. He suggested the board assemble a list of the parents of school children and recent graduates to mail campaign literature to He said the cam­ paign would begin to climax in the last three weeks prior to the election with newspaper advertising. “There will be no raise in millage next year. We may even drop one mill for maintenance next year We are operating on four mills for debt service and 32 mills operational this year. "If the bond issue passes I’m projecting a 2 11 mills in­ crease for the I988 89 school year That would be a total of 6.11 mills in debt service for the next five years. “The millage will continue to go down as the SEVs (state equalized values) go up. If the new construction trend con­ tinues. the SEV will continue to rise," he said. "We're seeing more and more new construction, especially in Yankee Springs Township My projections are based on a two percent SEV increase. Township super­ visors are predicting a five to six percent increase in the SEV “My projections for a decline in millage are very conservative. Debt service may drop to 5.9 mills after a five year period." Page continued. "If the bond issue passes in March we will sell the bonds the first of May." be added Page said the new school, with needed physical educa­ tion. cafeteria, library and of­ fice facilites. will cost $4.5 million. This figure is based on preliminary sketches and figures from the architects, he said. He said four architects per­ formed site surveys on the two proposed building sites, a IO acre parcel south of the high school and a 10 acre parcel behind the McFall and Middle schools. Both properties are already owned by the school. "They ail threw up their hands at the site behind the McFall." Page said “The site is 10 feet lower than the other schools and they (ar­ chitects) said it would cost an additonal $200,000 to $400,000 more to install a water pump and a sewer and water disposal system." Page said that in addition to education concerns, the board must consider that the new school would make at least 1.200 students at one site, which he considers to be "ex­ tremely overcrowded." The McFall site also has an access problem, he said. Page said he agreed w ith the architects and felt the 10 acre site south of the high school Disaster tax help is available to area farmers Taxpayers who suffer pro­ perty damage resulting from a disaster have two tax options which may be beneficial, ac­ cording to the Internal Rever : Service. They may wait and claim a casualty loss deduction on their return for the year the loss occurred or. if the loss was caused by a disaster in an area later determined by the President to warrant Federal assistance under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974. they may obtain a refund by filing an amended return and claiming the deduction on the previous year's tax return This second option is provided by section 165(i) of the Internal Revenue Code There is a $100 deductible A Major Announcement HALF-MILLION DOLLAR FURNITURE SELL-OFF CHOOSE FROM • • • • Dining Room Bedroom Mattresses Sofas • • • • Recliners Dinettes Waterbeds And Much More NO PAYMENTS & NO INTEREST UNTIL APRIL 1987 WORLD FAMOUS BRANDS • Basset • La-Z-Boy • Simmons & Beauty Rest • Stratolounger • • • • Berne & Norwalk Richardson Sumter Tell City First Come — First Served Some items are limited and sold as is. Free Layaway Free Deliver (Over *500) 672-5115 or 672-7913 HOURS: WED. THURS. & FRI. 9-8 SAT. 9-6 OLD US 131 & 124TH AVE football field should be used for the new school and the rest of the 40 acre plot used for physical education and a playground. He also felt the area would better accomodate any future expansion necessary in years to come. The school board agreed to invite the architects, elemen­ tary principals and community representatives to a special open meeting of the board scheduled for Jan. 12. 7:30 p.m.. at the high school library. PROUD ON OUR 40TH which must be considered, along with certain other calculations. These calculations are fully explained in Publication 547. Nonbusiness Disasters. Casualties, and Thefts and Publication 584. Nonbusiness Disaster. Casualty and Theft Loss Workbook. '' Both can be obtained by using the order blank in your tax package or by writing or calling the IRS. Government commodities to be distributed Jan. 14 Government commodities — butter, cheese, rice and flour — will be distributed on Wednesday. Jan. 14 from 10 a m. to 4 p.m. at the Middleville Community Hall. Eligibility standards remain the same. FILM, from frontpage You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret” by Judy Blume, opened a new world to their daughter that she didn’t know existed. Mrs. Schroader said her daughter was looking up words in the dictionary, reading the book to her younger brother, and asking a lot of questions. "I’ll explain the facts of life to my daughter when I feel she's ready. I don’t feel she’s ready to read the book at nine years old. It contains words and situations she doesn’t understand." she said. Page said the parents could pick up forms at the prin­ cipal’s office to request the book be removed from the library. The request forms are referred to the curriculum council, who then examine the book in question, he said. McLain said the book is not mandatory or suggested reading. He said librarian Sharon Schondelmayer orders books geared for the elemen­ tary level and reads a synopsis on each book to avoid con­ troversy with the community standards. "There probably isn’t a book around that wouldn't be considered controversial to someone somewhere. It's a formidable task trying to determine if a book could be found offensive by someone. “We try to serve every child's need in the communi­ ty. Some young girls are ready for this kind of reading at nine years old." he said. He said he and the librarian feci the book should remain in the library . He said parents are more than welcome to read the books before their children check them out "The library contains a wealth of information the students can choose from It is not required or suggested reading." he said. CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5.00 p.m. Thank You Miscellaneous CARD OF THANKS Thank you to all our friends, neighbors and relatives for your thoughtfulness. May you all have a Healthy 1987. Glenn & Bea Miller AT BL ANCO FURNITURE in Shelbyville, the most spectacu­ lar sales of the year have been combined into one - the best of the best! Going on now! 672-5115__________________ Lost <£ Found BLANCO FURNITURE in Shelbyville, A>uld like to congratulate the following wirners of a Poinsettia plant Allegan-Ron Weaver, Vicky Montgomery. Delton-Marge Brown. Dorr-Marilyn Barney. Grand Rapids-Bctty Mylor. Hopkins-Joan Miller. Jamestown-Susie Alexander. Kalamazoo-Al Vingling. Donna Hounshcll. Martin Terry Clark Plainwell-Cheryl Conley. Carrie Lott, Kathy Backma, Oliver Anson. Shelbyville-Bonnie Green, Mrs. Max Tooker, Mary Scott, Mrs. Bos. Alice Boyce, Delores Bos, Jack and Sue Lake Wayland-Vivean Lerner, Virgi­ nia Holbrook. Congratulations. Happy New Year. Blanco Fumi lure in Shelbyville._________ LOST: Yellow Lab, male, December 24, no collar, Middle­ ville, Freeport, Alto area. Please call 795-7667 Business Services FOR SALE: seasonal business, CJ’s Tasty Treat on M-37 in Middleville. Call 616-795-7853 for appointment. Land contract terms available. Real Estate MIDDLEVILLE: Antique lovers dream. 3 bedrooms, 2 story, dining room, 2 baths, open stairway, oak and pine wood­ work, large oak sliding door, entrance hall, old style floor to ceiling country kitchen cupboard, attached 1 1/2 stall garage. Possible land contract, will not last long at $29,900. Lu Ward 795-3723, RcMax Brok­ en 891-9219 Help Wanted FULL TIME AND PART TIME: work available days or nights. Arby’s in Cascade is looking for enthusiastic person­ able people to help staff the fastest growing restaurant in Grand Rapids. Promotions, pride, and intensive training available for moms, high school students, college students or graduates. If you are willing to team and have a positive atti­ tude, join the team! We offer better than average starting pay with raises based on perfor­ mance. Call days at 1-942-0461 for interview. EOE. For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. For Sale Automotive SEALED BIDS being taken for 1976 Plymouth van to be sold as is. May be inspected at First Baptist Church, Middleville For Sale AT BLANCO FURNITURE Shelbyville save during one half million dollar furniture sell off. 672-5115, 672-7913 FOR SALE: Command Perfor­ mance Bras. Buy first one at regular price, get second one 1/2 price thru February 23. Call Marge Loew 795-3503 FOR SALE: Side-by-side refrigerator freezer, good condi­ tion, works great Must sell, $150 or best. Cali 795-2175 after 6:00pm OWN AND OPERATE: candy confection vending route, your area. High profit items. Start part time. Not a job offering. Cash investment $2475 to $4950. Write Owatonna Vendor’s Exchange, Box 411, Owatonna, MN 55060. Include phone number.___________________ WANTED: Carpenter work, free estimates, < all 7‘)S ’2lX) WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 OFFICIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 23 1986 President Thatcher railed the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Bray. Hardy. Myers, Riley, and VandenBerg. Absent Filcek. Guests: Tom Smith from the Grand Rapids Press and Down Kemp from the Penasee Press Minutes of the December 9, 1986 meeting were approved as read VandenBerg moved that Council approve the Proposed 1987 Budget Support by Hardy Roll coll vote Bray ■ aye. Hardy ■ aye. Myers - aye. Riley aye. VandenBerg ■ aye. and Thatcher • aye. Motion Carried Hardy moved that Council adopt the no smoking policy in accordance with the Michigan Cleon Air Act. Support by Bray Ayes all. carried Myers moved that Council adopt the resolution for the repair of M 37 within the limits of the Village of Middleville Support by Bray Ayes all. Carried. Broy moved that Council oc cept the bid for Water and Sewer billing program from Brandon Data Services for $2.190 00 Support by Hardy Ayes all. Carried. With no further business. Hardy moved for odfournment. Support by Bray Ayes all. Car ned Meeting ad|ourned at 7 38 p.m. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk (M) F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. FAMILY DENTISTRY' New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... 795-9277 — IN MIDDLEVILLE Insurance and Medicaid Accepted � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-01-15.pdf b08c63e3cbc85cfbf24146f695f44ce5 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRAS': 121 S. CHURCH STREET Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 117th Year/Twenty Cents A15W No. 2 — January 15,1987 Middleville. Michigan 49333 Possible motives revealed in Langkamp deaths by Kathleen J. Oresik Kent County Sheriff’s detective Capt Jim Porter said the department has deter mined that Carol Jean Langkamp. 44. and Ronald George l^angkamp. 54. of 803 N. Norris Road in Mid­ dleville. were victims of a murder-suicide Saturday morning. Porter said the sheriffs department discovered the two were shot to death in the bathroom of Ronald’s sister's Caledonia home at 9820 Whitneyville Road SE. when they arrived at 9:44 a.m. after the 9:30 a.m. shooting occured. Porter said four shots were fired from a .38 caliber han­ dgun He said Ronald Langkamp apparently shot his wife twice, killing her. before shooting himself once One of the shots missed, he said. Ronald's sister Mildred Wenger said Carol had been staying at her home for a few days prior to the shooting. “The two had been having some problems. Carol and I The home of Mildred Wenger of 9820 Whitneyville Road SE was the site of the apparent murder-suicide of Carol and Ronald Langkamp. were very close. She was like a sister to me from the first day I met her. I guess that's why she felt she could come to me She said that they had never mentioned a divorce or legal separation, adding that Ron was planning to take a trip. ““I guess he thought they could think things out if they had some time away from each other." Mildred said. “Only the Lord knows what went on in his mind and heart. It's hard to tell what any of us would do in a stressful situa­ tion. Something must have snapped. I try not to ra­ tionalize what happened. There are no real answers." she said Mildred says no one ever expected this to happen. She said they weren’t the "perfect couple" as the Grand Rapids Press had headlined. "There is no such thing." she said. “I said they were a beautiful couple They had such beautiful qualilties and features. They were beautiful to me and a lot of people who knew them," she said. M ildred ’s daughter Deborah Baird, consoling her mother, agreed. "When Ron came over that morning he didn’t seem angry. I asked him what he Ronold G. Lankomp and wife Carol Jean Lankamp of Middleville were shot to death Saturday morning in Caledonia. thought of what I was wear ing. since 1 had an old shirt on. and he said it didn't mat­ ter. He even said hi to me. He just walked by me and went in the bathroom and closed the door. We heard the shots DEATHS, continued page 12 Police chief secures legal counsel; full-time officer suspended by Kathleen J. Oresik A Middleville police officer has been suspended from duty and the village council held a ek>scd hearing on the matter. Tuesday, but little informa­ tion is being released to the public. Police Chief Boyd Cain was represented' by an attorney during the closed session. The officer. Andrew Frantz. has been suspended by Village President Duane That­ cher until further notice That­ cher was expected to make a decision on Frantz s status on Wednesday A television news report said that Frantz was suspend­ ed for lying to the village council about an alleged traf­ fic violation by Cain That­ cher and Cain said that they had not heard the news report and would not comment. WOTV broadcast a version of the incident during its 6 p.m. newscast Tuesday, but did not repeat the report The television station said that "the president of the Village of Middleville suspended one of its three police officers for allegedly lying to the village council about stopping the police chief for running a stop sign early New Year s morning At first the officer denied the chief ran the stop sign, but later admit­ ted to the village council that he had "According to the village manager it all happened when the chief was ill and absent from work. "When the chief was finally asked, the chief reportedly ad­ mitted to the traffic violation. "The village manager said he expects no further action will be taken” At the request of M»d- dleville Police Chief Boyd Cain, members of the village council, in a 6-1 roll call vote (trustee Terry Filcek voting nay), agreed to enter into clos­ ed session following the coun­ cil’s regular meeting Tuesday night to discuss the chief s job performance. Cain had secured the legal counsel of a Grand Rapids at­ torney, Ray Kalleil, to repre­ sent him during the closed session. Following the closed ses­ sion Kalliel said the council considered what action it would take regarding the inci­ dent and the possibility of holding some type of hearing to discuss the chiefs job performance. "The council does want it aired, but they’re undecided how to hold a hearing, who should hold it or if they should hold one,” Kallilel said. Village President Duane Thatcher said no one had recommended any official ac­ tion during the session. He did say he suspended Frantz last Friday. "I told him not to report to work until after 1 had met with the council to (discuss the situation) and he heard from me that I had made a decision (about his returning to work). "Andy is a good officer, but he made a mistake," That cher said. Police Chief Cam said "there’s a lot of misinforma­ tion going around. Things have gotten out of hand. A lot of it’s not true." Cain said to his knowledge, there is no report of his being stopped or ticketed He said this is not unusual "We don’t list from who POLICE, continued Page 12 Health officials seek to stop new well near Misak Landfill The effects of this new cor wash on the flow of groundwater contamination are being studied by the county Health Department The new business is expected to open in a few weeks. by Kathleen J. Oresik Health department officials have verified the presence of chemicals suspected of caus­ ing cancer in water surroun­ ding the Misak Landfill and are trying to slop new well permits from being issued un­ til a full study is complete Barry County Health Department's supervising sanitarian Steve Essling says the extent of the alleged groundwater contamination from the Misak Landfill on Patterson Road m Yankee Springs Township is yet to be determined "Dumping began at the landfill in 1974. After a five year study of monitored wells to the north, south, east and west of the landfill, the health department and the Depart ment of Natural Resources (DNR) found a significant rise in groundwater contaminants at the wells southeast of the landfill site," Essling said. He said that the health department has no records of toxic waste being dumped from tank trucks al the site He also says that the site was never licensed to receive li­ quid waste. "Yet water samples from the monitored wells show benzene and a significant quantity of individual in­ organic contaminants (some carcinogens or cancer causing agents), not found in Michigan’s natural waters. can only come from industrial solvents (or liquid waste)," Essling said He said the departments have been looking for a change in the normal quality of the water in the wells by comparing the sue wells “Any deviations in the organic and inorganic levels in the welts indicates the direction of the groundwater flow. Waler samples also in­ dicate a rise in volatile organic or natural compounds," he said. How much of the waste was dumped in raw form or m bar­ rels and how long the barrels take to deteriorate, along with rainfall amounts, will dictate WELL, continued page 10 �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 15. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS EAST SIDE with MARILYN McWHINNEY l>ast Saturday. Bob. Cindy. Jamie, Cathy and Scott Brooks were guests of Cindy's brother. Greg and Ann Gaulke of Allegan, to celebrate the birthdays of Tim Gaulke and Cindy Brooks. Sunday. Shirley Howell and Dons Brog were guests of Shirley's daughter. Stephanie and Ron Kinney and family of Grand Rapids, to celebrate the birthdays of her grand daughter. Karin Kinney, and her niece, Shirley Roberts. Paul and Ethel Gibson entertained their Card Group at their home Saturday evening. Friday evening. Mrs. Leone Dean attended a baby shower for Kim Baragar The shower was held at the home of Linda Baragar and co­ hosted by Kajean Fisher Mrs Dorothy Bonneville's guests last weekend were her son and daughter in law. Jerry and Dons Bonneville of Orchard l-akc Dorothy's callers on Friday were her niece. Tracy Dryer and son Joshua Wednesday afternoon. Bet ty Robertson attended the Sew n .Sew Quilt Club at the home of Alice Wicrcnga Friday evening. Max and Jackie Bedford and Pete and B.nh Bedford .mended the VFW I Wl In ai Wayland. Last Saturday. Miss Thelma Carl was a dinner guest of Mrs. Rose Smith of Hastings. Last Sunday, she was a guest at the home of her nephew, the Calvin Carls of Grand Rapids. Tuesday, Thelma and Ethel Haywood met Rose Smith in Hastings and they all went out to dinner. Thelma's Thursday evening dinner guests were Mr and Mrs. Howard Slrandt and son Charles of Allegan. Gordon, Lois and Cheryl McWhinney's callers last Sunday were Gordon’s sister, Margaret LaMaire and Frances Porritt of Grand Rapids. Last Sunday, Ethel Haywood and Thelma Carl went out to dinner in Hastings. Later that after­ noon. Ethel called on Ann Harris. Tuesday. Ethel and Ann went to Grand Rapids shopping and out to eat. Fri­ day. Ethel and her sister and brother-in-law. Nellie and Fred Sum of Hastings, went shopping Wednesday. Mrs Eunice Brown attended a 93rd birth­ day dinner for her aunt. Gladys Jackson of Wayland, at Farmhouse Restaurant The other guests were Eunice’s sisters. Helen Hazen of Mar shall. Ruth Wobma and daughter Robin Elliston. Mary Marcott and son Enk. her brother Bob and Martha Crofoot and her aunt. Myrl Haskins of Sandy Creek Nurs­ ing Home. After dinner they all went back to the nursing home with Aunt Myrl and en­ joyed visiting. Wednesday. Elaine Nor throp. Nona Steeby. Phy I Miner and Marianne Baerman had lunch at the Middle Villa to celebrate Nona's birthday. Elaine’s cousins from Wisconsin were here last week To attend the funeral of Ollie Fisher of Wayland. Elaine and Ryal went to the funeral home Thursday evening. Recently. Bob and Marge Wheeler and Bob's sister-inlaw. Gert Wheeler and son Jerry of Grand Rapids, had dinner at the Sveden House. Last Sunday. Bob and Marge and son Dale attended a birth­ day party for a fnend of Dale's in Grand Rapids Sunday. Don. Lois and Barb Stauffer were guests at their son. Gary and Jane Stauffer of Kalamazoo. Gary and Don went to a planning meeting for their upcoming Canadian fishing tnp this spring Alice Wierenga entertained the Sew n Sew Quih Club at her home Wednesday Last Sunday. Mrs Leone Sweet, her brother Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wright and her sister Catherine Brown, all of Charlotte, called on their other sister. Mr and Mrs. Ed­ ward Meeder of Dutton. Fri­ day. Leone. Nell Schenkle and Esther Larkin called on Ann Wolcott. Mildred Morgan. Teresa Belson and Leon's sister. Beatrice Chap­ man. at Thomapple Manor in Hastings Stella and Bud Morgan recently returned home from a nice trip They spent Christmas with their son. Terry and Linda Morgan and family of Colorado, and en­ joyed touring Arizona. New Mexico and Texas Friday. Mrs. Fem Doyle called on her cousin. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lussenden. at Sandy Creek Nursing Home in Wayland Our weekend guest was Bruce’s newphew. Jess McWhinney. Our Friday evening callers were Karen and Ross Barber We were guests of my sister. Sharon and Frosty Bromley and fami­ ly of Hastings, this Sunday Our sy mpathy to the family of Cindy and Bob Brooks on the death of her father. Ed Gaulke of Wayland Middleville woman to chair Spring Bike-a-Thon event The Central Regional Of­ fice of St. Jude Children s Research Hospital announced today that Mrs. Reath Gasper of Middleville has agreed to chair the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Bike-aThon in Middleville St. Jude Children's Research Hospital was found­ ed by entertainer Danny Thomas. The institution open­ ed its doors to the public in 1962 to combat catastrophic diseases which afflict our children. St. Jude Hospital is non-sectarian. nondiscriminatory. and provides total medical care to over 4.200 patients. At St. Jude, scientists and physicians are working side by side seeking not only a bet­ ter means of treatment, but also the causes, cures and prevention of these terrible killers All findings and informa­ tion gained at the hospital are shared freely with doctors and hospitals all over the world. Thanks to St. Jude Hospital, children who have leukemia. Hodgkin's disease, sickle-cell anemia, and other child­ killing diseases now have a better chance to live. The Bike-a-Thon program is dedicated to “Jaime”. Jaime is from Ohio and was diagnosed with leukemia in May of 1983. and began treat­ ment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Today. her cancer is in remission and she is doing quite well. Jaime Commission On Aging announce menu and coming events Wednesday, Jan. 14 - Veal Parmesan. Broccoli, Wax Beans. Italian Bread. Marg.. 2% Milk. Creamy Pudding Thursday, Jan. 15 - Seafood Newbury, Green Peas. Stew­ ed Tomatoes, Seasoned Rice, 2% Milk. Seasonal Fresh Fruit. Friday, Jan. 16 - Salisbury Steak Gravy, Whipped Pouto, Cole Slaw, Assorted Rolls. Marg.. 2% Milk. Fruit Crisp. Monday, Jan. 19 - Meat & Richard ]. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 — P.O. Box BI Phone 795-3345 HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 The Sun and Naurs was founded in 1970 and is pub lished rraekly on Thursdays Second class postage is paid at Nhddierille, Michigan 49933. Mamber of Michigan Press Association. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Par Year Outs ida Barry, Kant or AI lag an Counties Published by... The Hastings Banner, Inc. $8.00 $10.00 Cheese Sandwich. Split Pea Soup. Celery & Carrot Sticks, Mayo., 2% Milk. Fresh Orange. Tuesday, Jan. 20 - Roast Beef Au Jus, Boiled Red Potato, Green Beans, Assorted Roll. Marg., 2% Milk. Variety Cake. Events Wednesday, Jan. 14 Hastings-Shopping/Sing Along/Crafts/Commodity Day. Nashville Quilting/Blood Pressure/Commodity Day. Woodland-Community Day. Delton-Slides on the Netherlands by Marinus DeJong. Thursday, Jan. 15 HastingsS h op p­ ing/Bi ngo/Crafts/Dessert potluck. Nashville-Bingo. Friday, Jan. 16 - HastingsPopcom. Monday. Jan. 19 - DeltonLansing Gilbert Tuesday. Jan. 20 - HastingsUnique Washtub Band Puzzles Bingo Meal are available for those over 60 years of age. and spouse even if under 60 Sug­ gested donation for Congregraie meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sues are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 3 p m. one day m advance for reserva­ tions Meals are served at Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday. and Fnday Nashville-Masomc Temple Monday. Tuesday. Wednes­ day. Thursday A Fnday. Delton-Faith United Methodist Church. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Middleville-VFW Post. Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday. Woodland-Eagles Club. Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. Home Delivered Meals are available at Extra Cost. Special Notices Commodity Day will be on Wednesday. Jan. 14th. The Hastings Site will distribute from 10 a m. to 2 p.m. Come join the people for dinner and pick up your commodities. The Nashville sites and Woodland site will distribute commodities between the hours of 11 a m. to 1 p.m. At the Delton site on the 14th Marinus Dejong will come to show slides and pictures of the Netherlands. Call for your reservations now! Workshop on financial aid planned Argubnght Business Col­ lege will be hosting a Finan­ cial Aid Workshop for any college-bound student The workshop will be held on Monday. Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. The purpose of the workshop is to answer ques­ tions and to provide step-tostep instructions for filling out the Financial Aid Form (FAF). If you have any ques­ tions, please call Carol Adams. Financial Aid Direc­ tor, at 616-968-6105 is a living example of the pro­ gress and success of the research, patient care, and educational programs of this internationally recognized hospital. We sincerely appreciate the concern that Mr. Reath Gasper has for our work and we hope the citizens of Mid­ dleville will support the Bikea-Thon this Spring to help rovide the funds that are need­ ed to preserve the worlds greatest asset...’’Our Children. " To the editor... PTO president objects to coverage in Sun & News To the Editor: I am writing in protest of the article on the front page of the “Sun and News” on January 8. 1987 referring to the Judy Blume book. "Are You There God. It's Me. Margaret” Having read the book referred to as containing nude pictures. I can vouch that it contains no such thing The book does not have any pic­ tures at all except for a fullyclothed girl on the front cover. Also, having attended the T-K Board of Education meeting January 5. 1987 I don’t recall the protesting parents mentioning anything about nude pictures being in the book. I feel strongly that the reporter did not fully in­ vestigate the book before the article was written and I feel a retraction is in order West PTO was also falsely represented in the same article about the staff party. At the board meeting Monday night I had stated the PTO did not in­ itiate nor dal it promote the party. Parents were present to chaperone the children, however PTO had nothing to do with the plans The T-K school district is facing a very important bond issue which received back page coverage. I do not believe priorities were con­ sidered during layout. Sincerely, Jan Siebesma President T-K West Elementary PTO Chrmn. T-K Expansion Committee Editor’s Note: The story as printed accurately represented the information available at the meeting Other reports of the meeting also said that the PTO sponsored the teachers party. If that is incorrect, it was not clear, but we apologize for the error. PTO vice-president says bond issue more important To the Editor: The “Parents” you reported in your headlines on the front page of the January 8 edition were two people; one husband and one wife, of the same family. Their opinions are important to them, of course. However, what is of greater significance to the community: one family’s opi­ nion, or the bond issue, which was found on the last page, next to the classified ads? The article “TK Schools set for bonding vote” may not have been highly controversial, but it is an issue which will have an affect on every tax paying citizen in the Thornapple Kellogg School District. Additionally, there was no discussion or decision in any executive board or regular meeting of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) regarding treating the teachers at West to Christmas Party. In light of these developments, we will be voting on Monday, January 12. NOT to support any par ties for faculty during school hours. This was brought out by our PTO president at the school board meeting on January 5. but was omitted in your article Sincerely, Wendy Romph Vice-President West Elementary PTO Member Expansion Committee FIGHT ♦ THE • FIGHT RESCUE THE UNBORN Community Hymnsing Sunday, January 18, 1987 8 30 P.M. Caledonia Christian Reformed Church 9957 Cherry Valley (Comer M-37 and 100th Street) Featuring: Guest Soloists Praise songs by the congregation Fight the Fight" Singers A free-will offering will be taken to benefit Caledonia-Middleville Right to Life �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / January 15. 1987 I Page 3 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST It seems good to have things back to normal, even if the washer won't work, the broken window isn't repaired yet and wc needed to order parts for the “new" stereo At least the kids arc thinking about something besides what they didn’t get for Christmas And I'm getting things done that were put off during the holidays Bill and Shirley Lysdahl called on the Richard Soest family Wednesday evening Didn't wc have a nice snowfall Friday night? Satur­ day was so warm one soon worked up a sweat shoveling snow The Richard Soest family went to Coopersville and visited Mr and Mrs Larry Boarts. Saturday Wc saw many places along the way where cars had gone off the road Wc sure enjoyed the Boarts' company Sunday. George. Ginmc. Hugh and Annie Kegcrreis joined the Richard Soest fami­ ly for turkey dinner in honor of George Hugh's and my birthdays. Caledonia Community Schools Board of Education recently recognized and com­ mended staff members who have devoted many years of service to provide the best educational programs possible for our children They are: Ten years of service Gloria Blacquiere, Kettle Lake Elementary teacher; Diane Blain, Kettle Lake Elementary teacher. Marcia Briney, junior-senior high teacher; Lois DeMecstcr. junior high teacher; Marcia Heffner, junior high librarian; Sharon Olthouse. Dutton Elementary teacher; Jon Pelletier, Caledonia Elemen­ tary head custodian; and Carol Uhlman, school psychologist. Fifteen years of service Marv Folkert. high school teacher; Joann Huyser, Dut­ ton Elementary teacher; Patricia Kayser, Caledonia Elementary reding aide; Gayle (Mt. Caledonia Elemen­ tary teacher; Diane Ripley. Caledonia Elementary head cook; and Betsy Tedrow , bus driver and high school cook. Twenty years of service Arda Cushman. Kettle Lake Elementary teacher; Brian Leatherman. Caledonia Elementary teacher; Dorothy Campbell Levett. bus driver; Judy Trudeau. Caledonia Elementary teacher, and Mick Vaughn. Kettle Lake Elemen lary teacher. How many of them dui you recognize? It's because of people like these that makes me feel we have the “best’’ schools in the area. (But. remember. I'm just a little prejudiced ) Congratulations to all of you. Congratulations and a big thank you to all who are able to give blood and do. Especially Terry J. Cooley and Gerhard C. Rademacher who have reached the one gallon mark, and Roger J Of fnnga who reached the three gallon mark. Congratulations to Ronald and Alice VanderVeen who have a new daughter at their house Our deepest sympathy to the family of Marian Thaler. She will be missed by her family, friends and relatives. Our sympathy also to the family and friends of Mr Russell Lutz. 74. of Caledonia who passed away Wednesday . Jan 7 and to Mr. and Mrs Gerald Vander Velde of Caledonia on the passing of his brother. Mr Ed Vander Velde. 69. of Cutlerville. Harriet and Floyd Wells have returned from a vacation with daughter Susan and fami­ ly in Minnesota They also at­ tended funeral services for Mr. Carol DeMann last week We arc sorry to hear of the passing of Mr and Mrs. Ronald (and Carol) Langkamp. Our sincere sym­ pathy to their families. Mr Ray McConnon had the misfortune of being in a car accident, missing a curve and rolling his car over. He was taken to Metropolitan Hospital last week with broken ribs and a broken left hand. Our best wishes for a speedy recovery. Mr. Ralph Gehl is back home after a stay at Metropolitan Hospital where he underwent kidney stone surgey. Gel well soon! Mr. Ray Finkbeiner. 66. of Leighton Twp., Caledonia, passed away December 30. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Our sympathy to his family. The Ralph Gehl family wishes to say thanks to all who visited, sent flowers or cards, or for acts of kindness while he was hospitalized or convalescing at home. Our congratulations to Maynard and Edna Harig on their 56th wedding anniversary. Thelma Gehl would like to say a big heartfelt "thank you’* to folks who are saving their D & W cash register receipts for the Lou Gehrig Disease benefit The support group purchases mechanical equipment for A.L.S patients — beds, wheelchairs, respirators, lifters, walkers, talkers, commodes, etc. Please call 891-8557 Our condolences to Mrs. Lyle (Dorothy) Kaechele on the passing of her brother. Virgil Kaminski. 53. of Wayland, who passed away January 8 in Battle Creek W. SCOTT McKEOWN Cfrtrhed Public Accvuntanf FISHER & McKEOWN CPA's 50C Edward Street Middleville Mm* Tax. Audit & Management Advisory Services 795-7927 Middleville in $3 million refund The Board of Trustees of the Michigan Municipal Worker s Compensation Fund is returning refunds of S3 million to over 300 of its members this January. For those municipalities which have been fund members since 1980. these refunds average more than 40 percent of the premiums paid by each fund member for workers compensation coverage in 1985 The Village of Middleville is targeted to receive SI.478.09 This is the eighth con­ secutive year in which the municipal fund has distributed dividends to its members. Surplus funds in each of five prior fiscal years are being distributed to members on a pn>-rata basis There are more than 380 municipalities and public agency members of the fund, which was organized by the Michigan Municipal League Services were held Monday at St Stanislaus Church in Hilliards Mrs John (Rae) Rogers has returned home after enjoying three weeks in South Carolina visiting her sisters and families Wesley Gehl visited Jim. Ralph and Thelma Gehl. Saturday. Gilbert and Helen Rich’s daughter. Betty Jane Cook and family from Ohio, arrived last Friday evening to visit many relatives. Helen and Gib. the Cooks and Thersa Brodock and family ate dinner out together Sunday The Cooks left for home Sunday afternoon. Thelma Gehl received a card from her lady friend. Leona Weber, from Buckley, now in Dade City. Florida with her son Bob. They had a couple cold nights and had to have the heat on. she said. H.ippv belated birthdays to Sandy VanderArk. January 1. and Shirley Besteman. January 9. Happy birthday to Jeanne Stauffer. January 20. Seems hard to believe that the graduating Class of ’65 is rapidly turning 40 years old. one kid at a time Here's wishing a speedy recovery to Caroline Huyck who recently broke her hip. Last week must have been a good week for cleaning house and getting things done as several people I talked with said that’s what they had been doing, me included. The washer finally got fixed and the wash got done, the stereo got picked up and it works great. So little by little, things are working out. Even Hairy came right back home after breaking his rope. Looks like a good start to the new year afterall. Remember moms and dads, your kids will be home at noon tomorrow. It's the end of the first semester. in early 1977. Fund members are currently credited with a 30 percent advance premium discount off 1982 commercial rates for worker s compensa­ tion coverage. The fund members are credited or debited in accordance w ith an approved experience rating formula. This procedure provides equity among fund members by charging higher premiums for those municipalities with above average losses and lower premiums for those with lower losses. The Municipal Fund em­ phasizes loss control measures designed to reduce the fre­ quency and severity of on-thejob injuries, and annually recognizes municipalities w ith good safety records. Pro-lifers to take part in March for Life Hundreds of Michigan prolifers will travel to Washington. D.C. on chartered buses and planes and by car to take part in the 14th annual March for Life on Thursday. Jan. 22. The march marks the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 abortion rulings. Meanwhile, the right to lifers back in Michigan will mark the occa­ sion with rallies and prayer vigils. Chartered planes will leave from Grand Rapids and Detroit for the nation's capitol. while buses will be departing for the march from a number of cities, including Grand Rapids. Each year the Washington March draws up to IOO.(MX) right to hfe activists to publically protest the Roe vs. Wade-mandated policy of abortion-on-demand and to lobby Congress on prolife legislation. "The people of Michigan and America will never rest until this court-imposed policy which allows the brutal destruction of a million-and ahalf unborn babies a year, in­ cluding fully formed babies in late pregnancy, is reversed.” said Barbara Listing, presi dent of Right to Life of Michigan Listing said that scores of local rallies, marches and prayer vigils around Michigan would commemorate the an niversarv date of Roe vs. Wade Roe vs. Wade and a com­ panion decision. Doc vs. Bolton, overturned laws pro­ tecting the unborn child in all 50 states and established aborti on -on-demand throughout all nine months of pregnancy Here are just a few of the many good reasons why we should be your bank. #1. 24-Hour Banking. Our free automatic banking card lets you do your personal bonking 24 hours a day, seven days a week. #2. Personal. Friendly Service. Our staff is dedicated to offering each customer individualized service — with a smile! #3. Custom-Tailored Financial Programs. Well work with you to put together a sound financial pion to help you get the most from your hard-earned money. #4. Fast. Low-Interest Loans. When you need money fast — depend on us to deliver! Our fair interest rotes will keep your pay merits low, too. Come m today to see. for these reasons and many more good reasons, why we should be your bonk. We’re everything you'd want in a bank I 267 E. Main Street — CALEDONIA — STATE BANK of CALEDONIA Tele: 891-8113 Offices in Caledonia & Dutton 3205 68th St. S.E. — DUTTON — — Member F.D.LC. — Tele: 698-6337 �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 15. 1987 Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL How did you like our sud­ den snowstorm? Tuesday noon, Glenn and I»rcnc Kacchdc and June Tungate had dinner at Savory Street Harry and Bernadine Rcascr enjoyed Chinese food Thursday night al Shang Hi on 28th Street Clarke and 1 attended the Thursday funeral for Ralph Moore at Hope Methodist Church, Hastings He passed away at Bradenton. Fla Mrs Moore has been here with Judy and Gary Kidder. Ralph's daughter We called on her Sunday as she leaves for Florida on Monday LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Loretta Clark. George Crapsy and Clarke and I had Sunday dinner at Cunningham Acres Real good food and many hungry people. The Springer clan had a Saturday luncheon at Denny's in Grand Rapids Roads weren't too bad by noon June Tungate and Louise Lindermulder had a noon luncheon at Bill Knapps Wednesday The Social Club met with Pat Osborne. Thursday, at 12:30. Nice potluck and visiting. No meetings in February and March as the weather is to unpredictable this time of year. The Ladies Aid will meet this month. Thursday. Jan 15. at Bea and Harold Cutler s in Hastings. You are invited. Loretta Clark and Clarke and I attended the Whitneyville Bible Church Sunday evening where the Grand Rapids School of Musk and Bible gave a con­ cert. It was beautiful and in­ spirational. too. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN-CATHOLIC CHURCH Traditional Episcopal Service Using 1928 Prayer Book McCann Road in Irving Sunday Services.............................. *.... 10:00 a.rn. For further information call 948-2101 ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH WeM Main Street, Middleville Father Walter L. Spillane Sunday Mass... 11:00a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave & 84th St.’Caledonia, MI Sunday Morning Worship........................................8 30 a.m. Sunday School.......................................................... 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship...................................... 11:00 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street 9 45 a m 1100 am 9 30 a m Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor Rev. Gil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is somebody... and lesus Christ is Lord" Rev. William Dobson, Pastor 9 30 a m. 10 30 a m b 00 p m 7 00 p m Morning Worship Sers ice Sunday School E ventng Worship Service 1000 a m 1115am 6 00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherrv Valiev Awnue Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Donald Heydens Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass.................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ............ 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.............................. 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School.................... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship................ 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8669 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comet of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue PHONE 891-8119 Sutherland-Apsey engagement announced Mr. and Mrs. James Sutherland of Marion. Iowa and Mra Janet K (Dale) Nichols of Hastings are pleas­ ed to announce the engage ment of their daughter Staci Lin to Mark Kendall Apsey, son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Apsey of Middleville. F. James Budde, D.D.S. e James E. Reagan, D.D.S. i □ A If you would like your church’s Directory information listed call 795-3345 for more information. Staci Is a 1985 graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School, Middleville Mark is a 1981 graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School and is now serving in the United States Air Force in Texas. A February, 1987 wedding is planned. wawaw Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)................... 9:45a.m. Sunday School.................................................. 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service.................................... 7:00p.m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade)......... Wed.. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship.. .Wed. 7:00p.m. Rev. Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11:00 a.m Church School <M5 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p-m. Rev Wayne Kiel, faster Rev. Stanley Vugteveen. Associate faster Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education Russell B. Lutz Grand Rapids; and an uncle CALEDONIA Mr Russell B Lutz, aged 74. and aunt. John and Ruby passed away unexpectedly DeLoof of Grand Rapids Wednesday. Jan. 7. 1987. Funeral services were held at Mr. Lutz was a longtime the Caledonia United employee of the Caledonia Methodist Church, Rev. Farmers Elevator Co. He is Robert Wessman officiating. survived by his wife. Gladys Interment in Lakeside P Lutz; three stepchilddren. Cemetery. Mr. Lutz reposed Janet Bryant of Niles. Dianne at the Roctman Funeral Teschendorf of Mass.. Arthur Chapel. 616 E Main St . Beadle of Caledonia; a Caledonia. The family suggest brother. Ralph G. Lutz of memorial contributions to the Byron Center; several nieces Michigan Heart Fund and nephews; two sisters-in­ (envelopes available at the law. Dorothy Lutz of Byron chapel and church.) Center and Ardis Lutz of R 4R 708 West Main Street preceded her in death about 20 years ago She was employed as a factory worker at Att­ wood Corp . Lowell. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caledonia. Mrs. Herman is survived by three sisters. Mrs. Dorothy Jackson of Plainwell. Mrs. Doreen Schaffer and Mrs. Maryland Hewitt both of Bat­ tle Creek; one brother. Robert and Hilda Gailey of Battle Creek, a sister in law. Mrs. Gertrude Middlebush of Cutlerville; several nieces ansi nephews Morning Worship 1100am Sunday School 9 45am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p m All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Geraldine L. Herman MIDDLEVILLE Mrs. Geraldine L. Herman. 71. Middleville, died Monday morning. Jan 12. 1987 at her home Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Wednesday. Jan 14 at Beeler Funeral Chapel Rev. Robert A. Gerke officated with burial in Holy Corners Cemetery in Caledonia. Memorials may be made to AmerKan Cancer Society. Mrs. Herman was bom Nov. 12. 1915 in Cadillac, the daughter of Crosby and Pearl (Foss) Gailey . She was mar­ ried to Edmund Herman who MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Rev. Gary Wiley Rev. Robert Gerke Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday E ventng Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Vic Kaleta, Asst. Pastor Sunday School......................................................................9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service......................... 11:00 a m. Sunday Evening Service......................................................6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........................................... 6:45p.m. Phone Wayland 792-2889 Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE OBITUARIES FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome : OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL... : : 795-9277 - IN MIDDLEVILLE Insurance and Medicaid Accepted H Hi Bh . . i j. i j. Irwji.i.i i 11 jj aialli t 2 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 15, 1987 I Page 5 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN Hi folks' Don’t forget the Heritage Club meets at my house Wednesday. Jan. 21 at 6:30 p m. It’s a potluck sup­ per. so bring a dish to pass and your own table service. See you there Charlie and Donna Cox went out for Sunday dinner Terry Stccby said he and two other fellows just got back from a fishing trip near Ludington. They had good luck He said the ice was about eight inches thick. Unlike ours Clare. Pat. Lynn, and Luana Tolan went to a movie Saturday Marty leaves for Seattle this Friday From there he goes to Anchorage and then on to the islands where he will be stationed. Ann Kenyon attended the Sew 'n Sew quilting club at Alice Wicringa’s. Wednes day Wilma and Ryner Scholma visited her Monday Mrs Feathcrly said she had just returned from a trip to Edmore to visit her daughter Sandy and family. Gladys Briggs said 10 fami­ ly members left New Year’s Eve for son Nathan's wedding in South Carolina They en­ countered a terrible blizzard in the Smokies and were all stuck at the bottom of the mountain when a driver of an all terrain vehicle offered to lake them to the top of the mountain for $14. Not wan­ ting to be late for their son’s wedding, they paid for the ride. Gladys said she (as an Army wife) and the children followed Ralph wherever he was stationed and so has been all over the U.S. and even in Europe. She said the storm was breathtakingly beautiful. The kids are staying with his folks after honey mooning. They had a reception at the V.F.W. Hall, Saturday, with her folks there. They stayed in Grand Rapids and said they had never seen such friendly folks. Gladys said that was the way she felt about Middleville folks. She thinks we are a special community. I agree wholeheartedly. Some folks could say we're nosey, but I call it caring. Everyone responds quickly and readily when a community member has troubles. It’s a dandy place to live. The Koeplinger's went to Kent City for Sunday breakfast with other retired members They later went cross-country skiing in Yankee Springs Had a good time Carol and Bobbie Ingersol played cards with the Sher­ mans Saturday night Shirley Howell and Doris Brog went to Ron and Stephanie Kinney s to help Karen Kinney celebrate her birthday . Sunday lyla Norton. Mary Ann Borsum and Sue and Sarah Reyff attended the doll show at the mall. They finished a nice day by eating out. Our daughter Cay took a week’s vacation. She has been staying with us while job hun­ ting in Grand Rapids She was tired of living in Lansing. She found a job at a realty company in Cascade. She will move in with us at the end of the month until she can find the place she wants to live in. I'm looking forward to having her and getting to know her again. $ot just as my child, but as an individual At first I was a little fluffy. I thought she was coming home because she felt it would be better for us to have someone living with us But she made me realize it would only be a stop over to help “her” out until she found a place to live. We have such a beautiful place When things bother me. I go out for a walk. The wtxxis and the creek are soothing and help me see things in the right perspective. I know the country is healing to Cay also. We are real glad that she feels she can always come home when she needs us. I love to do for others, and by the same token must let others do for us. As a parent I have a lot to learn And we’re never too old to learn, are we? See you next week! Middleville man named to Dean’s List The Jordan College Energy Institute. Comstock Park. Michigan, has named James M Hope. S2S0 Garbow Rd . Middleville to its Dean’s List for the Spring/Fall 1986 semester. To qualify, students must be carrying 12 semester hours or more and attain a minimum GPA of 3.50. The Jordan Energy Institute is one of the few colleges in the United States that concen­ trates its program on the renewable energy and conser­ vation technologies. The technologies taught at the Institute include, among others, solar, photovol taics, energy conservation, biomass, wind and co­ generation. Classes in the technologies are enhanced through considerable handson instruction in the Institute's shop and on off-campus projects. Pennock Hospital offers new “After Hours Urgi-Care” services Available, convenient, and economical describe Pennock Hospital's After Hours UrgiCare. says Pennock Hospital's vice-president of Clinical Services. “After Hours Urgi-Care is an expanded service of Pennock Hospital’s Emergency Department and is intended to provide medical care for urgent minor injuries and il­ lness when your personal physician's office is closed.” stated Harry Doele. Pen­ nock’s Vice President of Clinical Services. Pennock’s After Hours Urgi-Care began January 12, 1987 and is available through the hospital's Emergency Department staffed by physi­ cians. nurses, and technicians. This expanded service is available weeknights from 7 p.m. to 6 am.; weekends from 7 p.m. Friday to 6 a m. Monday; and all day on holidays. The economical charge for After Hours UrgiCare is $30 which includes a physician’s evaluation, treat­ ment. and advice. Tests, xrays. and medications are additional. “If you have a personal or family physician. Pennock’s After Hours Urgi-Care will not replace them, however, it will supplement your physi­ cian's service during times when your physician's office is closed." says Doele.” In fact, we encourage individuals to utilize their personal physi­ cian Pennock Hospital developed the After Hours Urgi-Care service to assist in­ dividuals and families with unexpected minor urgent healthcare problems when their personal physician could not see them.” Skin scrapes, minor bums, earaches, small puncture wounds, flu, sore throats, minor sprains and strains are only a few examples of minor urgent medical problems that can be conveniently treated without an appointment at Pennock’s After Hours UrgiCare. Doele notes that if an il­ lness or injury is determined to be an emergency condition upon review by the physician, treatment will be evaluated and provided through tradi­ tional Emergency Department procedures and Emergency Department fees will apply. When you have a serious or life-threatening injury or il­ lness you still should come to Pennock Hospital's Emergen­ cy Department for treatment. After Hours Urgi-Care is not a substitute for the emergency room or acute care facility, it is a treatment sen ice located in the Emergency Department for minor medical proble.ns when your family doctor’s of­ fice is closed. The advantages of Pen­ nock’s Urgi-Care are: 1. An in-hospital location Read and Use Sun & News Classifieds...EACH WEEK! provides immediate access to total hospital resources and acute care facilities if they are deemed necessary. 2. After Hours Urgi-Care is a lower cost service than the Emergency Department visits because Urgi-Care is limited to minor problems. A Major Announcement HALF-MILLION DOLLAR FURNITURE SELL-OFF CHOOSE FROM • • • • Dining Room Bedroom Mattresses Sofas Beauty Salon 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1Y? Mile E of Whitneyille • • • • Recliners Dinettes Waterbeds And Much More NO PAYMENTS & NO INTEREST UNTIL APRIL 1987 WORLD FAMOUS BRANDS • Basset • La-Z-Boy • Simmons & Beauty Rest • Stratolounger • • • • Berne & Norwalk Richardson Sumter Tell City First Come — First Served Some items are limited and sold as is. Free Layaway Phone 795-9062 A Iso Evenings By Appointment “If medical followup is determined necessary for pa­ tients treated through Pen­ nock's Urgi-Care. referrals will be made to the in­ dividual’s family physician with a record of treatment to assure continuity of care; or a list of Pennock Hospital physicians taking new patients will be made available to pa­ tients without a personal physician.” stated Doele. Pot Yonkers, R.N. manager of ER. ICU and OB (at left) looks over information for the new Urgi-Care Service that opened Monday with Harry Doele, clinical services director, and Dr. Wesley Von Seggern, Emergency Dept. Physician. p Free Deliver (Over *500) BETTY’S 3. After Hours Urgi-Care is available evenings, weekends, and holidays, hours when the sen ues are most needed 672-5115 or 672-7913 HOURS: WED. THURS. & FRI. 9-8 SAT. 9-6 OLD US 131 & 124TH AVE PROUD ON OUR 40TH �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 15, 1987 Two area farmers pictured in farm publications Two local farmers were pic­ tured in the January 1987 issue of Rural Living: Michigan Farm News a magazine published by the Michigan Farm Bureau Tom Guthrie, president of Barry County Farm Bureau, was pictured in a sidebar to a story on fanners donating hay Tom Guthrie receives gift baskets from Joonn Stef I, a Hiawothaland farmer. | Parkway | Gun Lake Family Medicine 1 and After Hours Clinic 12850 Chief Noonday Rd., Wayland, Ml Phone 792-6243 Hours Mon Sat. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sun. 10-5 Appointments Taken ■ X-Rays Lab i I John Lemke D.O., Family Practice L W Gary L. Doublestein, D.O., I After Hours Clinic Coordinator i. 111 Audrey Alflen, Office Manager r ■ i I A 'nfi ranrr-Tr~w DvaIaa Al ammI AM AaAaSI to forage-lacking counterparts in the South and in the Upper Penn insula Guthrie is shown receiving two gift baskets of Upper Pennmsula products from Joann Stefl. a Hiawathaiand fanner Guthrie, his wife. Nancy, and their neighbor. Charles Dorff shipped three truckloads of hay to Stefl in the northern section of the stale. Guthrie is also quoted in an article bidding farewell to Elton R. Smith. Farm Bureau president for 22 years. Another fanner. Bob Lund, was pictured in the magazine as he participated in the Discussion and Debate Meet competition at the annual state Farm Bureau meeting in December Lund won the competition and received a new Chevy S-10 pickup to use for a year. The topic of his discussion was future federal farm pro­ grams He was a semi-finalist in last year’s competition. Lund, now of Allegan County, was raised in Mid­ dleville and graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School His wife, the former Marcia Bryans, also graduated from Thomapple Kellogg. Barlow Lake man honored at W.M.U. William Ciller of 884 Barlow Lake, son of Mr. and Mrs Robert S. Cisler. Sr., was elected corresponding secretary of and has been in­ ducted into Western Michigan University’s chapter of Pi Tau Sigma, a mechanical engineering honor society. The society received its charier and inducted 20 initial members in ceremonies Dec. 5 in WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Members were selected on the basis of scholastic standing and faculty recommendations. Pi Tau Sigma was founded in 1915 at the University of Il­ linois and presently has 129 active chapters at universities in the United States. The ob­ jectives of the society are to foster high ideals in the engineering profession, stimulate and support depart­ mental activities, promote professional welfare and develop leadership and citizenship among mechanical engineering students. Dr. Michael G. David Announces office hours for the PRACTICE of PODIATRY Medical & surgical treatment of the foot Located within the Gun Lake Family Medicine Bldg. 12850 Chief Noonday Rd . Wayland at Gun Lake Call 792-6243 for Appointment J. SERINI, D.O. and i A. COATES. D.O. I Michael Browne, son of Ar­ butus Accardi and Michael Browne of Grand Rapids, and a 1982 graduate of Thomap­ ple Kellogg High School, graduated from Olivet College m December with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in recreational management Paul French, son of Leo and Rose Colburn of 215 Larkin Street. Middles!lie. also a 1982 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, graduated from Olivet College in December with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in psychology. Now accepting patients for GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE Stomach. intestine & liver disease Located at 12850 Chief Noonday Rd Fridays (only by appt.) • Ph. 1800331 7354 Insurance only (no charge to patients) J-JU JU. 1 jJUlU—Ci^JUJU The Middles die After 60 Club will meet Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 12 noon at the VFW Hall in Middleville for a potluck dinner Free eye care available to disadvantage elderly The public service, which offers medical ey e care to the disadvantage elderly at no outof-pocket cost, is sponsored by the Michigan Ophthalmological Society and the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology The NECP is available to U.S. citizens or legal residents, age 65 or over, who are not currently under the care of an ophthalmologist, and who have not seen one within the past three years Since the Michigan The theme for Sanctity of Helpline opened last May. Local churches will join hundreds of churches across Human Life Sunday this year more than 3.722 residents is “Defend the Fatherless ”. have called, resulting in more the state to celebrate Sanctity of Human Life (SOHLS) this according to Curtis Young, than 2.595 referrals of elderly year on Sunday. Jan. 18. An executive director of the patients to local volunteer eye estimated 25.000 churches na­ Christian Action Council. physicians for medical ex­ tionwide will observe the “The Bible has a great deal to amination and possible treat say about our responsibility to ment for sight threatening eye event. Churches observe SOHLS help the vulnerable among diseases "We want elderly people to with liturgies and readings on us.” Young told Right to Life know that failing eyesight in the sanctity of life, sermons of Michigan. "Statistics show their later years can be on biblical passages relating to that aborted babies are often prevented or lessened through the unborn child and films on those whose fathers have early diagnosis and treat abandoned a commitment to prolife themes. ment.” said Frederick W. The annual observance them and their mothers In a Bryant. MD. president of the which marks the 1973 very real way they are the Michigan Ophthalmological Supreme Court abortion deci­ fatherless, and that’s why they Society. "W'e are no* able to sions was originated by the meet the cruel fate of abor repair or even replace certain Christian Action Council, a tion. Churches can do a great parts of the eye by using national, evangelical Protes­ deal to help mobilize our sophisticated surgical tools tant prolife group head­ country to right this wrong,” and important new drug quartered in Falls Church, he said. therapies ” Va. After calling the toll-free Helpline, an elderly person will be mailed the name of a volunteer ophthalmologist who will treat the patient, regardless of his or her ability to pay . and who will accept (for this project) Medicare or The Michigan Department predicted daily traffic insurance assignment as pay­ of Transportation has schedul­ volumes of nearly 30,(XM) ment in full If hospital care is ed a road project in Kent vehicles by the year 2000. needed, the ophthalmologist County to include asphalt The estimated date of com-* will work with a local hospital reconstruction on 1.4 miles of pletion is June. 1988. Road to make care available Patterson Avenue from 36th work will be done by the Kent Hospital charges, eyeglasses Street to 44th Street. County Road Commission. and prescription drugs arc not The job includes new The Barry County Road paid through the program. grading and drainage struc­ Commission will be removing More than 7,000 tures, concrete curb and gutter a bridge and constructing a ophthalmologist are par and construction of a bridge to three-span concrete box beam ticipating in the NECP The carry the railroad tracks over bridge and approaches on Mc­ Helpline is open weekdays Patterson Ave. The stretch of Cann Road over the Thornap­ from 8 a m. to 5 p.m. in all road serves as a direct route to ple River. The estimated date states (except Hawaii, 8 a m. Kent County Airport and has of completion is November, to 3 p.m.) 1987. Potentially blinding eye disease can be treated effec­ tively if detected early. a fact that 3.722 elderly Michigan residents have discovered through the National Eve Care Project (NECP). Volunteer Michigan ophthalmologists have un­ covered 529 cases of cataracts. 49 cases of glaucoma. 114 cases of macular degeneration and 22 cases of diabetic retinopathy among elderly Michigan residents who have called the toll-free Helpline -1-8OO-222-EYES (3937)—to receive assistance through NECP. Church to observe sanctity of human life Road reconstruction set for Kent and Barry counties Area women gets commendation by U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cheryl A. Bailey, daughter of Jane K. Greenman of 3734 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, and Gerry Barnaby of 10195 Kalamazoo Ave., Caledonia, has been decorated with the Air Force Achievement Medal in Japan. The Achievement Medal is awarded to airmen for meritorious service, acts of courage, or other accomplishrr.-nts. Bailey is a financial management specialist with the 432nd Comptroller Squadron. She is a 1978 graduate of Caledonia High School. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, ir­ reversible neurological disorder that af­ fects an estimated 2.5 million American adults. The disease is devastating for both the victims and their families and has been called “The disease of the century". You can learn more about Alzheimer’s disease at a special seminar Thursday, January 15th at 7:00 p.m. At the Middle Villa Inn M-37 Middleville, Michigan Presented bp: Ski the Rockies Cooper Mountain, Winter Park. Keystone. Arapohoe, Breckenridge. Vail and Aspen are on the "87 Menu” for the Colorado spring break ski trip. March 27 to April 4. Reservations for the motor home (traveling bunk house), and ski side condo at Keystone are already in place Skiers (guys and gals) may get a brochure * ith details and sign up with Mr Berends ai Caledonia High School. Ski­ ing avalanche areas is OCT this year Mark Paschall, M.D. Free Admission Public Welcome For more information contact: Pennock Hospital 945-3451 ext. 417 PENNOCKHOSPITAL • Personal • Professional • Progressive 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 1790 (616) 945-3451 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 15. 1987 / Page 7 McFall students of the week told Understanding and curing bedwetting Each week, teachers and students select six students of the week representing each of the six grades at McFall Elementary School in Middleville This week's Students of the Week are: Timothy Stevens, kindergarten; Amanda Dykstra, first grade. Andrew Finkbeiner. second grade: Thad Otto, third grade; Lisa Lefanty. fourth grade; and Nicole Carpenter, fifth grade The selected students are chosen for their academic and social performance in school Children named Student of the Week recievc a certificate and a bumper sticker for their parents which reads. My kid was .Student of the Week in over 15% of American families, bedwetting is a pro­ blem for one or more children. If a child has not learned to stay dry through the night by the age of 5. in­ tervention is called for. In a free public lecture on Wednesday. Jan 21. Dr Robert W. Collins will discuss the causes and remedies for enuresis, which is the technical term for the condition The lecture will be held at 7:30 p.m at 103 Col­ lege Ave. S.E., Grand Rapids, the offices of the Heritage Hill Psychological See... Don Hieshetter Enter the 1987 Michigan Beef “Cook-off” Now you've got a choice of categories’ The Michigan Beef Cook-Off's still the same, it’s just getting better. You can still enter your favorite conventional or microwave beef recipe (using any cut) in the regular indoor contest Or. if you choose, enter your favorite outdoor beef recipe (using any cut) in the all-new Barbecue Category. You could be a regional Men, Women and Children Night appointments available winner in the outdoor contest and win an expense paid trip to the 1987 National Beef Cook-Off in Sun Valley, Idaho. There's big prize money in both categories $5,000 for first prize indoors; $2,500 for first prize in the Barbecue Category All entries must be postmarked no later than April 1. 1987. Nine finalists will compete at the Michigan Beef Cook-Off indoor contest on May 9 at the Westwood Mall in Jackson In addition to winning $200, the state win­ ner of the indoor contest will win an expense paid trip for two to Sun Valley. Idaho and represent Michigan in the Na tional Beef Cook-Off. Recipes in both categories must contain a minimum of one pound of beef and not more than five. Meat used must be exclusively beef and preparation and cooking time cannot exceed four hours Contestants must be 18 years old or older, with non­ professional food status. Anyone who has owned one or more head of beef or dairy cattle (or who lives in a household where any person has owned cattle) is ineligible. For a complete set of rules plus an entry form, write to: Michigan Beef Industry Com­ mission. 815 Coolidge, Suite 307. Lansing. Ml 48912. Associates. Dr. Collins, a licensed con­ sulting psychologist. has been recognized internationally for his research and writing on # enuresis. Most recently, he contributed the chapter on enuresis and the related pro­ blem. encorprests. to the En­ cyclopedia of Clinical Assessment Parents and others who wish to become more familiar with the proMem of bedwet­ ting are invited to attend the lecture. For more information phone (61b) 458-7916. for a... SUPER DEAL DON HIESHETTER on a.. NEW ’87 FORD CAR or TRUCK ora SHARP Late Model Used Car or Truck Duthler Used Cars of Caledonia 9595 Cherry Valley (M 37) • 891-9226 Think of it as your LINE of CREDIT Just think of it. Now you can use the equity you’ve built up in your home to borrow cash for any pur­ pose with Hastings City Bank's new Home Owner’s Credit. Your line of credit from $5000 to $100,000 ... The top limit of your Home Owner's Credit depends on how large your home equity is. How long have you had your home? Chances are you have accummulated quite a bit of equity. Home Owners’s Credit costs you less ... Home owner interest charges are lower than almost every other line of credit. The rate will be bas­ ed on the Wall Street Journal prime plus 2% and may vary monthly. Paying is simple too. You will receive a detailed monthly statement. Easiest access of all ... You can access your Home Owner’s Credit by simply writing a check, and that check can be for as little as $250. How the interest may still be deductible on your taxes ... The interest on a Home Owner’s Credit loan is generally deductible if the amount borrowed does not exceed the cost basis of the residence plus any improvements. This means that you can use a Home Owner’s Credit Loan for “consumer pur­ chases” (the interest on which without a Home Owner’s Credit Loan is no longer fully deductible after 1986) and still be able to deduct the interest from tax if you follow the “cost basis” rule. It’s easy to start ... Your Home Owner’s Credit. Do it now. Come in to either office of Hastings City Bank for an application today. Op Sank safe and sound banking �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January 15. 1987 Trojans in first by racing past Caledonia Caledonia's Kory Keating (51) drives past Middleville defender Ross Sprague in the Friday night game between the neighboring schools. Middleville won with a ' score of 75-63. Middleville remained the only unbeaten team left in the O-K Blue last Fnday by slipp­ ing past Caledonia 75-62. The win ups the Trojans' to 6-1 overall and 5-0 in the league. Godwin and Hamilton, both teams which Middleville has all ready beaten, are tied for second at 4-1 The Fighting Scots drop to 2-3 and 4-3. Middleville led only 30-29 after a see-saw first half, but outscored its hosts 24-12 in the third period for a 54-41 lead Caledonia, however, wouldn't roll over and despite being down by 17 at one point, rallied in the second half to cut the margin to 7. Middleville Coach Skip Pranger said that while his team played well only in spots, it's always a tough job to win in Caledonia. "It is,” he said. “I’m real­ ly pleased over all. They did a nice job on (Doug) Fox. but we had six people come through in double figures. Everybody picked up the slack.” Fox. Middleville's leading scorer at nearly 20 points per game, was held to II points, including only 4 in the second half. The 6-foot-7 senior center attempted just 8 shots, making 4. Kurt Henry led the Trojans with 15 points while adding 3 steals and 3 assists. Randy Stickney added 12 points and David Elies added 12 points. 7 rebounds and 3 steals off the bench. Tim Mesecar and Ross Sprague both contributed 10 points. “We’ll take that balance anytime," said Pranger. Mike Walker led Caledonia with 19 points while Bob Weaver added 17 points and 12 rebounds. The Trojans didn't shoot much, but did shoot accurate­ ly. They hit 27 of only 46 shots (59 percent) from the field. Caledonia hit 27-of-61 shots (44 percent). One of the critical dif­ ferences came at the free throw line where Middleville sank 2l-of-39 shots to only 8-of-l7 for Caledonia Middleville beat Kelloggsville 65-44 early in the week. The Trojans jumped to a 21-8 first quarter lead and were never seriously threatened Fox led the winners with 19 points and Elies had 11. Mesecar tossed in 9. The Trojans play at Wayland tonight and host Lee on Friday. Middleville’s Kurt Henry (12) goes up for a shot as teammate Tim Mesecar (50) screens out Caledonia’s Todd Walma (45) in Friday night's 75-63 win over Caledonia. Caledonia second at wrestling invitational Head Coach Jim Maxim was very proud of the perfor­ mance by Caledonia's A and B wrestling teams on Satur­ day. Jan. 3. The “A” team travelled to the big city to participate in the state rated 16-team varsity invitational held at West Catholic High School. There were many powerhouse teams participating from Class A & B schools. The team wrestled superb and won the runner-up trophy Rich Lmtemuth plac ed third, which was im­ pressive considering that he has been ill. Chris Kinne's performance was great as he advanced his way to the cham­ pionship finals for a second place finish. Kinne had some wins over some very respected wrestlers. Kinne beat Class A Jenison to ad­ vance in to the finals only to meet another Class A grappler Brent Bums received a BYE in the first round and then lost to Barrak from Mona Shores. Brent's determination fought himself hack to a fifth place finish with wins over some fine wrestlers. Brother Matt entered the meet with a 19-0 record and finished fourth behind some superb wrestlers. Matt also drew a BYE his first round and then beat Nets from Catholic Central 3-1. He then lost two close matches with 9-7 and 3-0 decisions. Keith Tubergen also came to the tourney with a 19-0 record and also placed fourth behind some decent Class A grapplers. Tubergen won his first two matches with ease and then lost his next two with 7-5 and 3-2 decisions. Mike Kidder wrestled well after returning from illness behind some very fine wrestlers. Troy Shane powered his way to the finals in his tough weight class with pins over everyone in his path, in­ cluding Class A Grandville. And. in the finals, Troy pinn­ ed his opponent from Class A Mona Shores for the cham­ pionship medal and chart. Shane earned the most team points for Caledonia. Captain Roger Wood also entered the invitation] with a 19-0 record and the desire to wrestle against some of the best grapplers around Roger Middleville junior high eagers improve to 3-2 The Middleville eighth grade basketball team improv­ ed their record to 3-2 with a 47-25 victory over Kelloggsv ilk The Trojans started fast and the game was never in ques­ tion as they took a 14-5 first quarter lead The Trojan starters and bench continued to add to their kad dun ng the second quarter as they outscored Kelloggsv ilk 13-7 to take a comfortable 27-10 halftime kad Dunng the third quarter. Kelloggsville tried to stage a comeback with their starters playing against the Trojan substitutes They were able to outscore T.K 12-7. The fourth quarter again saw the Trojans dominate the quarter, outscoring Kelloggsv ilk 13-3 to put the game away. Scoring for T.K. were John Schieb. 15 pts.; Jason Pranger. 12 pts.; and Matt Wiesenhofer, 5 pts. The eighth grade basketball team lost to Caledonia Friday 38-37 The loss evens the Tro­ jan record at 3-3. The Trojans took a early 12-8 first quarter kad on good shooting and strong reboun­ ding The second saw T.K. again outscore the Scotts 14 to 8 to lake a 10 point kad m at halftime The Trojans’ foul troubk began to mount as the third quarter progressed Caledonia was then *bk dunng the quarter to outscore the Tro­ jans 14-9 to cut their kad to 5 points as the fourth quarter began Scoring for T.K. were John Schieb. Il pts.. Jason advanced his way to the cham­ pionship finals past some strong and respected wrestlers. In the final match. Wood met Class A Grand­ ville. Roger easily beat Grandville's grappler with a 12-2 decision and the cham­ pionship medal and chart. Mark Rittenger won his first match with a pin, lost his second match by a pin, won his third match with a pin and then lost his fourth match by a close 8-7 decision. David Gross picked up valuable team points by winning 3 out of 5 matches for a sixth place finish. Mike Naughton also picked up valuable team points by wrestling well for another medal. Naughton was not con­ sidered for a seed and was drawn in only to face the fourth seeded wrestler with a respectable 13-2 record. Mike beat that grappler and only lost I match for the day Scott Gross performed well in the strong 200 lb. weight class by advancing his way to the championship finals with wins also over respectable grapplers. Gncss also met a Class A wrestler in the finals and proudly settled for a sc cond place finish. Caledonia wrestlers beat Hamilton with score of 4*21 The Caledonia wrestling team traveled to Hamilton High School to compete in another OK Blue conference meet There were some fine matches in both the J.V. and varsity lineups Rich Lmtemuth started off with a pm at 98 lbs. Chris Kinne put the second team points on the board for Pranger. 11 pts.; Mike Wkrenga. 6 pts : and Steve Van Du me, 5 pls In the B-game. the Trojans also lost 49-22. Scoring for the Trojans were Bob Flikkema. 8 pts : Joe McCklland. 4 pts ; Vernon DeWitt. 3 pts ; Andy Hutchens. 2 pts.; Matt Wiesenhofer. 2 pts ; Mark Boivin. 2 pts.; Jamie Paine. I P< Caledonia with a forfeit Brent Bums then lost a close 6-1 decision to Hamilton's Bret Van Wkren. Matt Bums then came back in the next match with a fall. Keith Tubergen added 6 more points in his match Then Jim Ander­ son was pinned by Rene Gar­ za from Hamilton. Troy Shane came back and won a superior decision along with teammate Roger Wood. Mike Naughton and David Gross T-K Boosters to meet Jan. 19 T-K Boosters will meet Monday , Jan 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Middle school in the teacher's lounge. Plan now to attend. Everyone is welcome. wrestled well but lost out by I and 2 point decisions late in their matches Scott Gross then pinned his off under 60 seconds and teammate Mike Dragoo lost a good match at hvy Mark Rit tenger wrestled in the 155 lb. class and pinned his opponent. BOB’S ENGINE HOSPITAL INC. The Right Pretertpuon lot Your Lau'nmtwer 795-7647 ROBERT KLINCH. f*32O MOE ROAD MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 493.13 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / January 15. 1987 / Page 9 Trojan cage winning streak hits six; top Wayland 64-46 Middleville ran its basket­ ball winning streak to six games Tuesday night with a convincing 64-46 win over Wayland The Trojans, whose only loss was a 55-54 affair Dec 9 at Delton, are now 7-1. Wayland falls to 3-6 Wayland led 17-14 after one period, but Middleville’s pressing defense took charge in the second period Behind Dave Elies and Brian Verlindc. the Trojans held the Wildcats to only 7 points while tossing in 14 of their own for a 28-24 halftime lead “That was the key to the whole game, our defense." said Middleville Coach Skip Pranger “We pressed and had two or three spurts where wc scored points off their turnovers " Middleville padded its lead to 49 36 after three quarters before Wayland cut the lead to 11 early in the fourth quarter But the Trojans slowly built the lead back up. eventually winning by the 18-points margin. Pranger said Way land is an underrated team and that his squad knew the game was nt going to be a snap “It was fine for it being a Tuesday night, non-league “Counselor Corner” game.” said Pranger. "Wc played with intensity and did what we had to do. " Doug Fox led Middleville with 16 points and Elies finished with 12. Verlmde had 8. Randy Stickney 7 and Kurt Henry and Tim Mesecar 6. Caledonia wrestling team wins another invitational On Saturday . Jan. 10. the Caledonia Wrestling Team travelled to Rogers High School for a 8-team invita­ tional. The Scotts won the in­ vitational with some 194 points. The points were com­ piled by every wrestler on the team. Roger Wood remained undefeated and upped his record to 27-0 with another championship. Brent Bums. Troy Shane and Scott Gness also won championships. Chris Kinne. Matt Bums. Keith Tubergen and David Gross placed second Rich Lintemuth. Mark Rittenger. and Mike Naughton all placed third. Jim Anderson and Mike Dragoo both had wins also. Congratulations. C.W.T. Next Thursday, the C.W.T. will travel to Giodwin Heights with J.V. starting ap­ proximately 6:45 p.m. and varsity at approximately 7:30 p.m. by Bernie Weller Thomapple Kellogg Middle School Counselor What are the implications of attention deficit disorder? tlnformarion in this article is taken from the pamphlet A New Look At Attention Dificit Disorder by Samuel J. Nichamin. M.D. and James Windell. MA) As we have attempted to point out in this articles. At­ tention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a set of symptoms which include impulsivity. short attention span, disorganization, distractibility and sometimes hyperactivity As studies have progressed over the years, psychiatrists, psychologists and pediatri­ cians have come to call it At­ tention Deficit Disorder because the core problem is an attention or concentration pro­ blem. not the more easily observed over-activity. One of our purpose here has been to advance the notion that ADD is not just a learning and behavior deviation of childhood. Instead, we find it to be a genetically-caused syn- drome that lasts beyond childhood into adolescence and adulthood Although adults may not show the same hyperactive behavior common among youngsters, there are signifi­ cant numbers of adult men and women who have serious attention and concentration problems w hich have troubled them continuously through most of their lives. When a person has ADD. his or her adjustment to life cannot help but be affected. Chronic low self-esteem, temper outbursts, eratic employment, irrational fears, social maladjustments and in­ securities may play a part in the overall adjustment and functioning of the adult, and may result in career dif­ ficulties. alcoholism, com­ munication problems, divorce, criminal behavior and child abuse. We find from clinical ex- perience that this mixed bag of grim eventualities could originate from a childhood at­ tention deficit disorder that was never properly recogniz­ ed or treated. The second purpose for writing this article was to assist people in the proper and most effective treatment of ADD. As we have previously indicated, fad treatments, diets and even psychotherapy have little effect on the basic symptoms associated with ADD However, when Ritalin. Dexedrinc. Cylert or Trofranil are used under ap­ propriate supervision, there can be dramatic changes toward social relationships A low self-image can be improv­ ed. and chronic failure revers­ ed with the carefullymonitored used of medication leads to the benefits of a life with attention deficit disorder under control Carol Jean Langkamp Bowling League RESULTS OBITUARIES Robert Long From area bowlers— Thursday Night Classic Barbow Real Estate 4-0; Task 4-0; Cascade Home Improvement 4-0; Northern Equipment 4-0; Doug’ Auto Service 3‘/i-'A; Gavin Chevrolet and Buick 3-1; Seif and Sons Chevrolet 3-1; Mar Doss 3-1; Good Pal Farms 1-3; Geukes’ Meat Market 1-3; Simpson In­ dustries Vi-3 V4; Robertson Plumbing and Htng. 0-4; Bender’s Service 0-4; Mid­ dle Villa 0-4; Thornapple Kitchen 0-4. High Series - J. Lopez 608; B. Boyle 587; R. Doombos 586; B. Healy 575; D. Willyard 562. High Games - B. Boyle 227; D. Willyard 225; R. Doombos 219; D. Christian 213; C. Featherly. J Lopez, and D. Haight 212. THIRSTY NITE MEN’S Villa Bakers. 44); The New Guys. 4-0; Pick One. 3-1; Pabst. 3-1; Four Bangers. 3-1; Quinn’s Sports. 2-2; WFC. 2-2; American Homecraftors. 1-3; Formula Real Estate. 1-3; Scouters ”65”. 1-3; Half Legal. 04; Surgon Grind-Her. 0-4 High Gaines and Series: Jem Nickoles, 213-518; J Usbome. 207-534; B Frost. 532; G Johnson. 201-518; B Putts. 517; L Savage. 516; C. Aspinall. 514; D. Owen. 200-508. S. Hanson. 507; J. Dieleman. 227-504; M. Maitner. 500, WOLVERINE Gun Lake Inn. 12-4; Village Grocery. 10-6; Purdum Construction. 10-6; Caledonia Oil. 9-7; G & L Remodeling. 9-7; Middleville Tool & Die. 8-8; Phill’s Pizzeria. 8-8; Hastings City Bank. 6-10; Harrison True Value Hdw.. 6-10; Sav-Mor. 2-14. High Series: A. Williams, 583; S. Hanson. 573; T. Cooley. 544; V Ritenburg. 539; V. Meaney. 526. High Games: V. Riten­ burg. 210; S. Hanson. 209; A Williams. 203; B Leepy. 203. EARLY RISERS Meat Bails. 4-0; Pin Pointers, 3-1; Farmetts, 3-1; Yoders. 2-2; Our Village Gen., 2-2; Happy Strikers. 1-3; Blind Sandbaggers. 1-3; Weebles. 04 High Games: G Hull. 177; K Aspinall. 175. J. Jamison. 186-167 M Richards. 164.I Yoder. 159. High Series: J Jamison. 501; G Hull. 467; L De Vries. 448; I Yoder. 428; P Brinks. 425. MIDDLEVILLE Robert Long. 65. of Barlow Lake died Thursday. Jan 8. 1987 at his home in Middleville. He was bom November 16. 1921 in Beulah. Michigan, (he son of Orville E. and Edna B. (Reynolds) Long. He married Beryl E. Hamacher March 24. 1951. He was employed as a Postal Clerk in Grand Rapids. He was a member of the American Postal Workers, a veteran of World War II and a member of the D.A.V.. and a former president of the Mid­ dleville Little League. Mr. Long is survived by his wife. Beryl, and his children Barbara and Harold Schmidt of Dorr. Peg and Ron Massengill and Helen and Lyle Easton both of Chicago. III.. Bud and Marianne Owen of Jenison. Dan and Dawn Long and John and Linda Long both of Kentwood, 12 grandchildren. Two brothers, T. Dave Long of Portage. Walter Long of California Funeral services were held Saturday. Jan. 10. at 1:30 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Glenn Jones officiated with interment in Fairplains Cemetery. Grand Rapids. Memorials may be made to the Hemophilic Bold Eagle Camp. Olive Fisher MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Olive Fisher, 94. of Jackson Rd . Middleville, and former­ ly of Way land, passed away at her home Tuesday evening Jan. 6. 1987. She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn and daughter Goldie She is sur­ vived by her children; Lyle Fisher of Wisconsin. Lena Moeller of Middleville, Vera Wallace of Grand Rapids. Laural Fisher of Zeeland, Cleo Schmidt of Door, Tyler and Ivan Fisher both of Wayland, 33 grandchildren, 85 great-grandchildren and 32 great-great-grandchildren. Also two sisters, Lillian Truax and Vivian Brainard both of Allegan and two sisters-inlaws, Beulah Fisher of Wayland and Mabie Fisher of Hastings. Funeral services were held 11 a m. Friday, Jan. 9. at the Archer-Hampel Funeral Home in Wayland, Rev. Stanley Finkbeiner officiated interment was in Elmwood CemeteTy, Wayland MIDDLEVILLE ■ Mrs. Carol J. Langkamp. 44. of Middleville, died Saturday morning. Jan. 10, 1987 Funeral services were held Tuesday morning Jan. 13 at Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. Elder Kenneth Colburn of­ ficiated with burial in Grand­ ville Cemetery. Mrs. Langkamp was born September 7, 1942 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Charles and Clare (Curtis) Dealer. She was employed as a supervisor at Dilling-Harris & Ginsan Manufacturing Co in Grand Rapids and was a member of a bowling league at Mid Villa in Middleville Mrs l^ingkamp is survived by a daughter. Deborah Han ford of Alto, a son. Rick Col bom ot Middleville; three grandchildren, four brothers, and three sisters. Arrangements were by Roctman Funeral Honk.' in Caledonia. Ronald George Langkamp Mr. Ronald G. Langkamp, 54. of Middleville died Satur­ day, January 10, 1987. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday. January 13 at Caledonia Christian Reform­ ed Church. Rev. Robert Wessman officiated with burial in Lakeside Cementery. Memorials may be made to Caledonia Sportsmen’s Club. Arrangements were by Roetman Funeral Home in Caledonia. Mr Langkamp was bom July 29, 1932 in Caledonia, the son of John F. and Iva M. (Wise) Langkamp. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a retired lineman for Consumers Power Company. He was a member of the Caledonia Sportsmen's Club and the American Legion. He is survived by a son. Scott Langkamp of Alto; his mother, Iva l^ingkamp of Caledonia; four brothers and four sisters. He was preceded in death by his father, four brothers and one sister. GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS OF WEST MICHIGAN, INC. Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE — 795-7625 124 East Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 CORRECTION - CORRECTION - CORRECTION - CORRECTION - CORRECTION Sun & News Classifieds Call to GET RESULTS' Ph: 795-3345 My silly siblings blings group, § that error they l thought 5 I 2 was nifty, Shirley's years don't add 3 up to 45, or that would mean SHARON WEAVER 2> would be turning 50! g CORRECTION - CORRECTION - CORRECTION - CORRECTION - CORRECTION �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 15. 1987 Public invited to Caledonia School to welcome new superintendent Caledonia School Board President Russell Harmeiink will be hosting a getacquainted coffee hour for school superintendent Bob Myers. You are invited to Mop in and say hello between 7 and 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Jan 20. Feb. 17 or March 17 prior to the regular board of education meeting in the board offices. 203 Main. Caledonia. Local CPA to talk to Middleville Chamber meeting Thornoppie Township Supervisor Don Boysen holds up a no smoking sign prior to the onset of the township meeting Monday night. Boysen soys more such signs ore on order and will be permanently displayed in the township meeting room in the near future. Members of the township board agreed to ban smoking at their meetings dur­ ing their December meeting. Lung Assoc, offers No-Smoking signs for public places The American Lung Association of Michigan (ALAM) has three new signs available to assist public places covered by the Michigan Clean Indoor Air Act to comply with the law The effective dale of the law is January I. 1987 “We were a strong ad vocatc for this new law. and we're working for maximum implementation of it." said Robert G Smith. ALAM’s executive director We hope our signs will help.** The law requires posting of signs which stale: “Smoking is Prohibited Except in Designated Smoking Areas Pursuant to Part 126 of the Public Health Code, p x $68 of 1978 “ Two other signs identifying “no smoking and “smoking permitted" areas have to be placed at heights and local Kins clearly visible The Lung Association will provide up to ten signs free of charge. For more than ten. ten cents per sign will be charged. For large agencies needing hundreds or even thousands of signs, the ALAM can provide a “stat" or camera-ready copy from which to print. The cost is $10 per stat. The Michigan Clean Indoor Air Act affects all public places, meeting places and workplaces that arc owned or operated by state or local governmental agencies, in­ cluding offices, educational facilities, health facilities auditoriums, arenas, meeting rooms, and public conveyances. In addition, the law applies to several enclosed indoor areas that are privately owned or operated (private sector areas), including educational facilities, health facilities, auditoriums, arenas, theaters, museums, concert halls, and any other facility during the period of its use for a perfor­ mance or exhibit of the arts. To order signs from the American Lung Association of Michigan, the number to call is 1-800-292-5979. In the Greater Lansing area, it’s 484-4541. Ask for Diane VanGieson. Local Certified Public Ac­ countant W Scott McKeown of Fisher & McKeown in Middleville, will address the January meeting of the Mid­ dleville Chamber of Com­ merce on “Changes in the Tax Laws and How they will Affect Your Business". The meeting starts at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday. Jan. 21 at the MiddleVilla Inn. All area businesspeople are welcome to attend. Free blood pressure clinic A blood pressure clinic, sponsored by the Red Cross will be held. Tuesday. Jan. 20 from 9:30 to 11:30 a m. at VFW Hall Main St.. Middleville. Persons of all ages are welcome. There is no charge. New military address The new address for Gregory Newman is: Gregory Newman, HHC 8th Engr. M.N., #1CD. Fort Hood, TX 76545. Health Department seeks to stop wells continued Irom page 1 the strength and speed of the groundwater movement, he continued. Essling said contaminated groundwater is running off the landfill site in a southeasterly direction towards Gun Lake. He feels the opening of a new car wash on Chief Noon­ day Road and Edwin Drive (southeast of Patterson Road) owned by Middleville's Mar vin Laming and Dick and Ken Fenske of Grand Rapids, would speed the plume (con­ taminated materials that have leached into the groundwater) to nearly 20 nearby homes at Gun Lake and a nearby restaurant. BILLIE’S BEAUTY SALON ■ On th, Lak,” 555 S Shore Dme Green lane Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RUSSELL. OWNER Essling said the health department shows no record of an application having been filed for a well permit by the owners of the car wash. He said the county health department is meeting with members of the Barry-Eaton Counties Board of Health this Thursday to advise board members of the health risks and negative factors that could arise if new well permits are issued in the area. The health department and the Michigan Department of Public Health will ask the of­ ficials to stop issuing well per­ mits until a full study of the groundwater is complete, he said The opening of Parkway Centre, a new medical facility located south of the landfill on Chief Noonday Road, was delayed last summer when the developers applied for a well permit The health department had said the developers had to use special drilling techniques for the commercial well to avoid KEITH RERGY - NOAM CASKEY OOH SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS WP FUEL OIL GAS I DIESEL serving HOME FARM (NOUS TRY nC. 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA Ml 493'6 »16) 891-8198 SELF SERVE GAS O»ES€L KEROSENE SNACK SHOP cross contamination from the polluted area to a clean aquifier. The health department issued a well permit to the developers only after it was determined that a protected vein of deep water wasn't contaminated. Essling said it was also determined that one monitor­ ing well in the area surroun­ ding the landfill near the WWMTV tower was con­ taminated He said tower employees were notified by the health department not to dnnk water from the facility's well Last Tuesday. Attorney General Frank Kelley filed suit in Barry County District Court <Mi behalf of the DNR against Andrew Mi^k. owner of Misak Landfill, for alleged­ ly leaking contaminants into the ground water. Spokesperson for the at­ torney general. Daniel Loetp. said Kelley is seeking a court order for immediate and com­ plete closure of the landfill and assurance that the landfill w ill be property capped and isolated from the environment The DNR forced Mtsak to cease operation of the landfill tn May of 1983. Loetp said. “(Misak's) failure io pro­ perty close and cap the landfill caused pollution of the groundwater and put him in violation of the Michigan En­ vironmental Protection Act and the Water Resources Compliance Act,'* Loetp said. “Additionally, he is being sued for negligence, maintain­ ing a public nuisance and for violation of the Solid Waste Management Act,” he said. Besides capping and closure of the landfill, the attorney general is also requesting Misak to conduct a hydrogeological study to determine the full extent of the groundwater contamination, he said. “We are also asking that he contain the contaminated groundwater, intercept it and have it purged (made free of pollutants). “He will have to pay a penalty of up to $10,000 a day for every day he is not in com­ pliance with the ruling and reimburse the state any costs incurred during the investiga­ tion of the matter,” Loetp said. Misak declined to comment on the issue when contacted this Tuesday . Mrs. Norma Lanting, wife of Marvin Lanting. owner of the new car wash on Chief Noonday Road, said they had not been contacted by the health department, and had no comment at this time CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words tor $1.00 then 10* per word. It you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m. 4 Thank You I CARD OF THANKS Thank you to all our fnends and neighbors who sent cards on the occasion of our 50th wedding anniversary. Fred and Ruth Beuschel CARD OF THANKS The family of Olive M. Fisher wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our Prairie neighbors and friends for the beautiful flowers and cards of sympathy, the food, and to Rev. Stanley Finkbeincr for his comforting words at this time. May God bless you all. _______________ Her children CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank rela­ tives, friends, and neighbors for their cards, visits, prayers, and flowers during Alex’ illness and after his death. The American Legion Post #305 for bearers and Color Guard. The American Legion Auxiliary for serving the lunch after the service. Also Pastor Stan Vugtcvccn for his visits, prayers and support during Alex’ illness and for his message in memory of Alex at his death. In sincere appreciation The Alex Neil family Real Estale Jobs Wanted I HAVE ROOM for 4 children in mv home located just east of Middleville on W. State Rd. Nice large vard and lots of TLC. 795-9435 ‘ ________ Help Wanted FULL TIME AND PART TIME: work available days or nights. Arby’s in Cascade is looking for enthusiastic person­ able people to help staff the fastest growing restaurant in Grand Rapids. Promotions, pride, and intensive training available for moms, high school students, college students or graduates. If you arc willing to learn and have a positive alii tude, join the team? We offer better than average starting pay with raises based on perfor­ mance. Call days at 1-942 0461 for interview. EOE. _______ Miscellaneous AT BLANCO FURNITURE, Shelbyville, storewidc half million dollar furniture sell off continues. 672-5115, 672-7913 WANTED: Carpenter work, tree cstirnaics < .ill *'>‘' WANTED pick-ups for parts. Snyder Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Community Notices CALEDONIA - BROAD VIEW COUNTRY APART­ NOTICE MENTS: Open House for inter­ The Middleville Girl Scouts ested renters, Saturday, January will be selling cookies Jan. 23 17th, 9am til 12 noon, 8569 through Feb. 9, 1987 Broadmoor FOR SALE: seasonal business, CJ’s Tasty Treat on M-37 in Middleville. Call 616-795-7853 for appointment____________ MIDDLEVILLE: Antique lovers drcam. 3 bedrooms, 2 story, dining room, 2 baths, open stairway, oak and pine wood­ work, large oak sliding door, entrance hall, old style floor to ceiling country kitchen cupboard, attached 1 1/2 stall garage. Possible land contract, will not last long at $29,900. Lu Ward 795-3723, RcMax Brok­ ers 891-9219_______________ MIDDLEVILLE: 220 Stadium St., low down, low interest rate will get you into this lovely 3 BR raised ranch. Full walk-out base­ ment and maintainencc free interior. Large yard and near T-K Schools. Priced to sell at $41,900. Call Chris Lumsdun, 784-2500, Schultz Real Estate, 361-6631 For Sale FOR SALE: Command Pcrfor mancc Bras. Buy first one at regular price, get second one 1/2 price thru February 23. Call Marge Loew 795-3503 For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. For Sale Automotive FOR SALE: 1977 Mercury Monarch 6 cyl, automatic, great winter beater, $350 or best offer. Call after 6 p.m. 891-8368 Thomupple Kellogg School Official Board Minutes THORNAPPLE KELLOGG BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MONDAY JANUARY 5. 1987 Mee’ -g coiled to order ot 7 37 p.m . by President Courts in the High School Library. Present Williamson Verlmde Miller Courts. Elies. VarsElst Thaler Absent None. Administrators present Page, Dugan Rich. McLain. Sanford Barber Motion by Verlmde seconded by Williamson to approve the minutes al the December 1. and December 15. 1986. meetings of the Board of Education os writ­ ten Yeos All. Motion carried Motion by Verlmde seconded by Williamson to approve the bills presented for the month of December 1986. in the amount of $454 347 66 Yeas Williamson Verlmde Miller. Courts. Elies. VanEht Thaler Noys None Mo tion carried. Public input Concern about Christmas party for teachers and movie shown to West Elementary students Also concern about a book at the West Elementary Library. Motion by Elies, seconded by VanElst to approve the Resolu tion to set Special Election date for March 23 1967 Yeos, all Noys none Motion carried P8I2AC Motion by Elies, seconded by Miller to approve 5 special ed students as listed for 1986 87 P8I2D Yeos all Noys, none Motion corned. Xerox copier possibility to trade at no cost Freeport building - no report Miscellaneous discussion Energy use. millage for building expansion Bond refinancing - no change. Public Input Question about MEAP scores Motion by El les seconded by Williamson to adjourn at 9:10 p m Yeas. all. Nays, none Mo tion carried. JOHN MILLER. JR Secretary. Board of Education (MS) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 15 1QS7 / Pane 11 Whether you've got a growing young family ... Or are settling down for your golden years... The,Sun and Nems Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia your VITAL LINK to the news and activities of our community Every Thursday the Sun and News keeps you informed of all the important events in the Middleville/Caledonia area, from government to sports, births to deaths, and club news to police reports. The Sun and News is entertaining, too, with columns on local history and news of your neighbors. Weddings, engagements, anniversaries — all of the things that you want to know, can be at your fingertips every week Now published by J-Ad Graphics of Hastings, publishers of The Reminder and the Hastings Banner, the Sun and News gives you more than ever before! Subscribe today! See what you've been missing. MAIL TODAY Send my subscription to: NAME _____________________________ ADCXESS.__________________________ CITY ______ _________________ STATE ____________ z* ___________ Local Subscription Rate $8.00 Per Year Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Countie* $10.00 Year Barry. Kent, Allegan Co. Phone 795-3345 �Page 12 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 15, 1987 Possible motives revealed in Langkamp deaths shortly after that." Baird said. Mildred said she and Ronald were as close as a brother and sister can be. "We had a mutual admiration for each other. He lived close by for many years and he was always the first one to be there for me We were always there for each other But this time I had no idea he was so troubled. "Jealousy could be a possi­ ble part of the problem He loved Carol so much. In my own heart I feel if he thought she might leave him. or one day be with someone else, he probably felt he couldn’t go on in this world without her and wouldn’t want anyone else to have her." Mildred said. She declined to comment on whether or not Ronald had a bad temper She said he loved Carol, the outdoors. his step-children and son and his three grand children, especially. He loved to teach the youngest grand son. Josh, how to fish, she said. Mildred, a realtor, said Carol loved the new home she helped them find as much as Ron did. They loved each other very much, she said Neighbors of the couple, whose home overlooks Bassett Lake in Yankee Spr­ ings Township, said they "were completely surprised" at the tragedy "He didn’t seem down a bit." one neighbor, a retiree who said he would frequently chat with Langkamp in Langkamp's garage, said. "Ron and I would sit in his garage and have a beer. He was enjoying himself, hun­ ting. fishing The neighbor said that it didn't seem to bother Langkamp that be was not working Langkamp retired early from a lineman’s job with Consumers power Co. due to physical problems, while his wife still worked as a super­ visor at Dilling-Hams and GinSan Inc. in Grand R rapids The neighbor said Langkamp told him that Lan ngkamp and his wife were having difficulties. "I saw him and he told me they had an argument and he was heading out south. He said he had friends down there. He said he had things all fixed up with his son who was to look after the Langkamps' home, since Carol was staying at her hus band's sister's house and Langkamp was heading for Florida." the neighbor said Langkamp didn’t reveal the source of his difficulties with his wife to the neighbor, the neighbor said, adding that he did not have any idea what they fought about "He didn’t tell me and I didn't ask." he said. Other neighbors called them 'beautiful people” and said "he was the best guy I know.” and "Everybody’s surprised, almost mad Mad because it happened that way". Carol Langkamp is surviv­ ed by a son. Rick Colburn of Middleville; a daughter. Deborah Hanford of Alto; three grandchildren, four brothers; and three sisters. Services were held Tuesday at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on 68th St Burial was tn Grandville Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Roetman Funeral Chapel of Caledonia Ronald is surv ived by a son. Scott, of Alto; his mother. Iva. of Caledonia, four brothers; and four sisters. A Service of Remembrance was held on Tuesday at Caledonia Christian Reform­ ed Church and burial was in Lakeside Cementery. Caledonia Local Police officer suspended continued from page 1 each and every complaint is received, or who is stopped for running a red light or stop sign unless some type of ac­ tion was taken "We also don't list who was given a verbal warning for a traffic violation," he said. Cain said all such traffic violations are logged. A total of the number of tickets issued and complaints received arc included in the monthly police activity report he presents to the village council, he said. "It’s an unwritten policy that a police officer uses his own discretion as to issuing tickets under any cir­ cumstances." he said. Cain had no comment as to why he had secured legal representation and wouldn't say whether he had run the stop sign or if he was stopped by Frantz the night in question He did say, "Nobody has proven that I’m guilty of anything yet," and "I took no part in the suspension of Andy Frantz. ” President Thatcher said he was declining to disclose the nature of the event because the council decided, under the advice of their attorney, that it would not be in the best in­ terest of the employee under investigation and the com­ munity to comment before ail the facts were gathered. ’ ‘The employee hasn't had a hearing yet We re so close to solving the problem that any statement I make may hurt our arriving at a (fast) solution. "Full disclosure will be im­ minent." he said He said that the council is not trying to hide anything. He went on to say that it is not uncommon practice for a municipality to hold a closed session at a publilc employee’s request when the employee’s job performance is being reviewed. Cam feared any publicity would provoke only more un­ founded rumors � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-01-22.pdf bfb156327b0eaddaad7367b774bcfcac PDF Text Text The, Sun gnd News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middlt 117th Year/Twenty Cents ' ~ Middleville. Michigan 49333 Possible plant closing leaves Middleville snooted by Kathleen J. Oresik and Mary Warner The recent disclosure by the U.S. Justice Department that a Middleville water heater manufacturing plant employ­ ing some 650 people would be closed if a proposed merger with Rhccm Manufacturing Co. is successful has left many plant employees gasp ing and members of the comm unity ‘‘very, very concerned " Officials of the BradfordWhite Corp, are denying that their Middleville plant is in danger of closing, and Rhccm officials arc accusing the Justice Department of conduc­ ting a vendetta against Rhccm because of a years-old price­ fixing case against Rhccm that the Justice Department lost. The proposed BradfordWhitc/Rhecm merger has been a major topic of conver­ sation in the village since residents read of the possible plant closing in a news article published Saturday. “When I went to coffee Saturday everybody in the restaurant was talking about it." a Bradford-White employee said Monday People have said it would he a tragedy to the communi­ ty." Helen Wenger, a lifelong community resident, said "Since Bradford-White is such a major employer, we’re all concerned." the BradfordWhite employee said The Grand Rapids Press reported Saturday that court documents filed in Federal District Court in Grand Rapids Friday revealed the plant closing plans. Attorneys with the Justice Department's anti-trust divi­ sion are seeking to stop the proposed purchase of Bradford-White by Rheem on the grounds that the sale would violate U.S. anti-trust laws. They filed suit to that effect in Federal District Court, and are expected at any time to ask for an injunction or temporary restraining order stopping the sale The Justice Department complaint states that "follow­ ing the acquisition of Bradford-White. Rheem plans to close Bradford White's plant in Middleville. Michigan Rheem currently intends to maintain the Bradford-White name and distribution system." The complaint also states that the sale was supposed to be finalized by Jan 30. mean­ ing that Justice Department officials have until next Fri­ day to get a restraining order or their lawsuit could be too late to stop the closing of the manufacturing plant Where there’s steam, there’s “no fire” Thornoppie Township firefighters quickly respond when o caller informed them of a possible fire at the Village General Store in Middleville. Monday morning. Fire chief Bob Kenyon said that what the caller thought was smoke leaking from the second floor was steom escaping from a crack in the chimney After having his crew inspect the chimney from the roof of the building, Kenyon ordered the boiler turned off until repairs were mode. A spokesperson from Rheem Manufacturing Co. says his company has made no decision regarding the closing of Bradford-White, contrary to statements by Justice Department officials. Daniel H Brown, vice president and general counsel for Rheem. says he anticipates a victory over the U.S. Justice Department's attempt to bkvek the merger of the two companies New York-based Rheem Manufacturing Co. was in the final stages of purchasing the Bradford-White Corp.. Barry County's largest employer, when the Justice Department blocked the sale Dec. 31. say ing the merger of the two companies would substantial­ ly lessen competition in the market. The proposed acquisition of Brad ford-White, announced in November, would have made Rheem. currently the third largest producer of domestic and commercial water heaters in the U.S . the largest water heater producer Continued page 12 Closing would affect entire town "Do me a favor." a 47-year-old Bradford- W’hite employee said as he zipped his coat up and prepared to leave Kow Patties' Saloon in Mid­ dleville Monday afternoon. "Will the last one in Mid­ dleville please shut out the lights?" Middleville would be in serious economic difficulty should the Bradford-White Corp, plant close down, some Middleville residents and Bradford-White employees said Monday. "When a major industry closes in a town, it will affect a large part of the economy in town." Middleville dentist Tom Anderson said. Anderson said that if the Bradford-White plant closes, auxiliary health care providers such as optometrists, dentists, and chiropractors would be one of the first segments of the business population to suffer. "One of the first things peo­ ple will do is put off their den­ tal care." Anderson said. "A lot of families in this area depend on them (Bradford-White)." Judy Bussema of Professional Pharmacy said. "It’s the bread and butter of the whole community," Helen Wenger, also of Profes­ sional Pharmacy and a lifelong resident of the area, said. "I couldn’t believe they’d close because they ve put millions of dollars into the company lately." an office worker at Bradford-White’s said. But another employee, a 47-year-old line man. ques tioned the company’s economic health in the past, and claimed that negotiations between Rheem and Bradford White were taking place at the same time Bradford-White executives were pleading with employees to take wage concessions. " He said company officials were escorting Rhccm of­ ficials through the Bradford White plant while company president Richard Milock was making an "impassioned" plea to employees to accept wage concessions. "He told us that he wanted to retire out of this shop and he wanted to see us retire too." the 47-year-old said of Milock’s speech to hourly workers in the Bradford White tank yard. The 47-year-old said Milock asked employees to accept a bonus package rather than a salary increase so Bradford-White could remain competitive. Milock told employees that water heaters could be pro­ duced cheaper in the southern part of the country because of reduced labor costs, and that was where the company’s competitors were located, the 47-year-old said The 47-year-oki said he and his wife were shocked when they read that the plant might be closed if a proposed sale of Bradford-White to Rheem Manufacturing is successful "My wife d n near swallowed her false teeth." the 47-year-oki said "The only thing 1 know," he said, "is that all the employees at the shop arc dad-gum nervous. " Spot welder Dale Willyard said some employees took the news calmly. " " A few were upset A few just took it in stride." Willyard said Willyard said rumors are flying over the plant, and peo pie "don’t know what the heck to believe." Willyard said he wouldn’t like it if the plant closed, but "I’d survive. I’d roll with the punches " Willyard has been with the compnay 36 years, he said. "All I can say is I’m going to wait for the day it hap pens." hi-lo driver Tom Wilson said. "We have a new theme song over at the shop." the 47-year-old said "It’s Alabama-bound " Alabama is the site of a Rheem manufacturing facility believed to be the factory where Bradford-White opera lions would be transferred should the sale go through. Officer returns to duty; police chief’s job performance still under review by Kathleen J. Oresik Middleville police officer Andrew Frantz returned to work last Friday after being suspended from the force for one week without pay for allegedly not issuing a ticket and denying the police chief was the driver of the car that ran two stop signs early New Year’s Day No official action has yet to be taken concerning Mid­ dleville Police Chief Boyd Cain's alleged actions the day in question Cain denied telling the Grand Rapids Press be was "testing" Frantz when he ran the stop signs He said he never made that comment. After reading three different accounts of the inci­ dent tn the press. Cain said, he decided nut to give an) more interviews to reporters He explained that when Press reporters questioned him, he told them he wasn't testing Frantz, but that there was no mention of this in the news accounts Cam said he has spoken to his attorney. Ray Kalleil of Grand Rapids, about statements made in the Press and said any comments regar­ ding the incident would be have to be obtained through his att >mey. Cam was represented by Kalleil last Tuesday when members of the village coun­ cil went into closed session to discuss the chief’s job performance James Fisher, attorney for the council, said the council asked to look at ways to ap proach the matter and aaked him to determine what, if anything, should be done concerning the chief's performance Cam's attorney Kalleil said he would be contacting Fisher for developments into the case Trustee Lon Myers said he was returning home about 1:30 a m. New Year’s Day when he saw a police car pur­ suing a car Cam was driving. "The car did not have headlights on," Myers said. "I had to brake and pull off the road to avoid being struck by the car. "The officer continued on . and stopped (the other car) in a driveway on Larkin Street." Myers said Cain told the council members the following Mon day he was driving the vehicle and that he had run the stop signs. Council members are reluc­ tant to talk about the situation. Cam. a seven-year veteran of the force, says there’s been a lot of misinformation con­ cerning the incident. > �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 22. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS EAST SIDE with MARILYN McWHINNEY Sunday. Miss Thelma Carl went to Grand Rapids to run and Mrs. Nettie Black went errands and go out to lunch out to dinner. Tuesday even­ Wednesday. Fem and Mil ing Thelma and Sharon Ker- Nevins went out for breakfast mccn attended the BPW din­ in Grand Rapids and then went shopping Friday after­ ner and meeting in Hastings. Wednesday. Thelma attended noon Fem attended the a piano concert in Grand funeral of her cousin. Wayne Rapids Thursday evening she Lussenden. at Wayland. Thursday. Mrs. Ruth was a dinner guest of her nephew, the Calvin Carl fami­ Palmer attended Hospital Guild No. 15 at Lincoln ly of Grand Rapids John Shear will be singing Meadows. Mrs. Doris during the evening services at Wheeler was the hostess. Last Sunday. Jim and Betty the Ideal Christian Reformed Robertson and their daughter. Church on Sunday. Jan 25. Mrs. Eunice Brown's Sharon. Matt. Linda and Wednesday afternoon caller Stacy O'Donnell of Holland, went out to dinner. Tuesday. was Orpha Jensen Ken Ixiew’s overnight guest Betty attended the Womens on Friday was Mike Brother Reading Club potluck lun­ ton. They attended the basket­ cheon at the home of Alice ball game and dance after­ Wieringa. wards Saturday. Ken attend Iasi Saturday Mrs. Ethel Haywood and Miss Thelma cd a surprise birthday party Carl attended the funeral of for Cassandra Schantz. Mrs Edw Timm reports Mr. Robert U>ng and the lun­ that her sister-in-law. Lula cheon afterwards at the Bap­ Wicringa. has suffered a tist Church. Saturday evening they had dinner at the Middle stroke and is unable to speak Villa Sunday afternoon Ethel For those of you who would like to send her a card, she is a called on Ann Harns Mon­ patient at Metropolitan day. Ethel and Ann went to Grand Rapids shopping and Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr Wilbur Purdum was (nit to eat Tuesday. Ethel and Thelma Carl went to Grand admitted to Pennock Hospital Rapids shopping and (Hit to last Monday, suffering from a lunch. lung infection and pneumonia Friday, lyla Norton. Greta luist Sunday evening. Paul Greiner. Jem Spencer. Ett and Ethel Gibson attended their riding club bingo and Van Sickle. Ruth Klump. games night at the home of Doris Wheeler and Lib Mr and Mrs Ed Mutchler on Palmer attended the January Patterson Road. Thursday. Jubilee of Church Women Ethel attended Hospital Guild United at the Hope United No. 15 at Lincoln Meadows Methodist Church in with Doris Wheeler as Hastings. hostess. Saturday evening Jim and Marcie Robertson had dinner Mrs. Shirley Howell’s lun­ cheon guests on Friday were at the Red Brick Inn at Doris Brog and Thelma Carl. Plainwell with Jerry and Denise King of Paw Paw and Tuesday. Mrs. Leone Sweet and Mrs. Lucille Getty called Roger and Mary Lou Smith of Kalamazoo. on Ardis Lutz. Clifford and Jennie Davis, Mary Jackson Pat. Duane and Tad That­ and Gladys Carter, all of cher and their exchange stu­ dent, Inga, spend their Clark Memorial Home in Christmas vacation in Florida. Grand Rapids, and then went <Hit to eat. Thursday, Leone Friday evening Bruce, Katie, Janine and I went to and Lucille went (Hit to lunch in Hastings Grand Rapids shopping and Last Sunday. Glen and (Hit to eat. Saturday evening Leone Dean were dinner we called on Ron and Pam guests at the home of their Strater and family. daughter. Carol and Jim Smalley and family of Plainwell. The other guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Marx Shook of Plainwell. The Fearing that a recent court Dean s guests for the day on decision may enable Michigan Saturday were Mr and Mrs prison inmates to legally arm Curtis Pierce of Allegan. themselves, a state lawmaker Friday. Mrs. Donna Fox is preparing legislation that took care of her grandson. would prohibit prisoners from Jerrod Hi runs. who was home using duress as a defense to from school recovering from carry weapons a little accident that required State Representative Robert several stitches above his eye Bender (R-Middleville) said Tuesday. Mrs Fern Doyle that prosecutors are concerned and Mrs Priscilla Matthews over a recent state Court of Charlton Park to hold sixth annual Lumipallo Ski Race and Festival Celebrating Michigan's 150th Birthday is what Charlton Park's first ever Winter Festival is all about where a bundle of indoor and outdoor activities are designed for participants and spectators of all ages The sixth annual Lumipallo (snowball in Finnish! Ski Race and Winter Festival will be held at Historic Charlton park near Hastings. Jan. 24-25. 1987 from 10 a m. to 5 p m each day. The event is sponsored this year by the Barry County arid Michigan Sesquicentennial Committees. Tourism Council and Charlton Park Saturday's festivities kick­ off at 7 a m. when teams com­ peting in a snow sculpture contest can begin building their masterpieces. Teams must be finished by 5 p.m., and the cost to participate is $5. Teams should consist of no more than eight members and should have their own equipment. Also on Saturday, the Lumipallo Cross Country Ski Race will begin at 10.30 a.m., with five and 10 kilometer races for adults and children. There will also be a new beginners race, said Charlton Park Director Diane Szewczyk. for those ages 12-15 and 16 to adult, along with a a new kiddies race for ages 12 and under The groomed trails for the 5k and 10k races will take skiers along the scenic banks of the Thornapple River and Lake and through the 300 plus acres of woods and fields. The cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children under 16 competing in the 5k and 10k races. $3 for 12-15 year-olds and $5 for 16 to adult in the beginners race and $3 for those in the kiddie competition. Awards will be given in all categories and all participants receive a Lumipallo patch. There will be open skiing on the grounds all day Sun­ day. Szewczyk said. Fishermen can test their skill for luring Panfish, Muskie and Pike on both Saturday and Sunday when ice fishing contests begin at 8 a m. both days. The fishing contest will be held on the Thornapple River next to the park area The Sixth Annual Lumipallo Ski Race will be held at Charlton Park Saturday, followed by a Winter Festival Saturday and Sunday. A variety of outdoor winter activities and contests will be held, as well as an indoor gospel sing, arts and crafts and refreshments. Pictured is Charlton Park Director Diane Szewczyk wor­ ming up for the cross country ski competition. Other new events are the snow shoe relay race Saturday at 1 p.m. open to all ages and a snowman building contest all day Saturday, and Sunday until 3 p.m.. Szewczyk said prizes for all contests will be awarded Sun­ day at a 3:30 p.m. ceremony on the Charlton Park grounds. Reflections of the past can be treasured on the village green where an old fashioned ice skating rink will be created for the young and the old to enjoy during both days. Warming up should be no problem with the over 20 arts and crafts booths to be seen in the historic buildings throughout the village, where hot chocolate and fresh baked goodies await chilly visitors. Good old time gospel music will ring throughout the village church from I p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, while tasty treats will be served in the basement kitchen. Szewczyk added a bonfire will be sparked in the park graveyard on both days of the event where visitors can roast hot dogs and marshmallows. "There arc a few things that the people really seem to be interested in and those are the arts fair, snow sculpture and the ice fishing,” Szewczyk said, "which surprised us pleasantly." General Admission is $1 for adults and 50 cents for children under 16. Anyone 99 entering a contest requiring a Bender fee, will be admitted to the park free. Gabry said. Bring your skis, sleds, Bender said a distinction skates and other winter gear must be made between thc for a weekend of winter concepts of self-defense and wonderland at beautiful duress. Self-defense involves Historic Charlton Park, an attack or act of violence located off M 79 between whereas duress is more “a Hastings and Nashville slate of mind, " where a threat An alternate date of Feb. is only perceived. 7&8 has been set should there "Virtually everyone in a be no snow available. jail ceil could claim duress. If Those planning to attend are this situation goes unchecked, asked to use the south en­ we’ve declared open season in trance along the river. For our state prisons,” Bender more information, call (616) said. 945-3775. “...prisons could turn into armed camps JhASun flnd Netos Mimi, N» UW1 M7»S0 P.O. Box B / Phone 795-3345 HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 The Sun and News was founded in 1970 and if pub­ lished wweir/y on Thursdays Second class postage is paid at Middiet ilia, Michigan 49331 Member of Michigan Press Association. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties Published by The Hastings Banner, Inc. M-00 $10.00 Appeals decision in the case of an Ionia Reformatory in­ mate who was convicted of possessing a sharpened spoon during a prison search. According to the lawmaker, the inmate received an addi­ tional three to five year sentence, but the Appeals Court reversed the conviction and sent the case back to the Ionia Circuit Court The Ap­ peals Court ordered a retrial so the inmate can attempt to prove he was carrying a weapon for protection against fellow prisoners “The Legislature never in­ tended for the duress defense to apply to prison inmates.-' Bender said "This decision could make every pnson in Michigan an armed camp Unless we take action we're allow mg prisoners to uke the law into their own hands." Bender said he requested the legislation atter discus­ sions with lorua Coumy Pro­ secutor Gary Gabry. who originally prosecuted the case Gabry said it was the third such case involving an Ionia prisoner in the last several months. The prosecutor has asked the slate Attorney General to appeal the decision to the state Supreme Court, and hopes lawmakers will seriously consider the propos­ ed Bender bill. “This case has affected our ability to prosecute I welcome anything the Legislature can do to correct the court's interpretation,” Card party planned byCOA The Commission on Aging will have a card party at the nutrition site at 120 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings, on Wednesday. Jan. 21. starting about 12:30 p.m. The menu for the day is baked lasagna, mixed greens dressing, peas and carrots, garlic toast. 2% milk, and apricot halves To make reservations for the meal call 948-4856 one day in advance. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 22, 1987 I Page 3 Commission On Aging announce menu and coming events Wednesday. Jan. 21 - Baked Lasagna, mixed greens w/drcssing. peas & carrots, garlic toast, marg. 2% milk, apricot halves. Thursday. Jan. 22 - Roast Turkey/gravy, whipped potato, mixed veg., bread dressing, marg . 2% milk, baked pumpkin dessert Friday, Jan. 23 Bacon/Swiss Cheesc/Egg Quiche, tomato juice, hash browns, orange, muffin, marg . 2% milk, citrus sections. Monday, Jan. 24 - Spaghet ti/mcat sauce, wax beans. California blend, bread, marg., 2% milk. Pineapple chunks. Tuesday, Jan. 27 - Battered Crispy Fish, mixed veg., bak cd potato, dinner roll, marg , tarter sauce, apple crisp, 2% milk. Events Wednesday, Jan. 21 - Hastings -Card Party. Shopp­ ing Sing along NashvilleQuilting Thursday. Jan. 22 Hastings -Shopping Bingo. Nashville-Bingo. Friday, Jan. 23 - HastingsPopcom Monday. Jan. 26 - Nashville-Lansing Gilbert Tuesday. Jan. 27 - Hastings— Puzzles/Bingo Meal are available for those over 60 years of age. and spouse even if under 60. Sug­ gested donation for Con gregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 3 p.m one day in advance for reserva­ tions Meals are served at. Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave. Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday, and Friday. Nashville-Masonic Temple. NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN Well, we got our snow at last I would just as soon not have any snow, but I was get ting uneasy when we con tinucd to have such beautiful weather. After all, this is Michigan, and it is winter. We humans arc hard to please. When He gives us good weather, we complain. When we get bad weather we complain. I guess it is like the time I was complaining to my friend Ole (he lived with us for a while). 1 said 1 didn't like this kind of food, I couldn't stand that kind of food. He quietly said. “You have never really been hungry. Norma" That really brought me up short. I have never been what they call “hungry." My mother was a widow raising three girls and we never went hungry'. We always had good food on the table, and plenty of it. I don’t even know what hunger means. And 1 think most of you arc like me. We have so munch and we’re not really grateful for all the good things that God gives us. I'm trying to change my attitude. Everyday I get up and thank God for the day and ask Him to help me be BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 Also Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD IV? Mile E of Whltneyille grateful for the stepping stones and not to view them as stumbling blocks Lets be grateful for our dai­ ly blessings and opportunties. The Sherman’s had a few people over for cards, Saturday. One of the Oliver children said that his Uncle Sam from Texas was visiting them for a while. Jim said the Verlinde kids went skiing this weekend at Cannonsburg and at Brighton Denis Lewis said that they had a surprise visit from her dad and his girlfriend. Satur­ day evening. Cathy Williams went to Flint and Niles this weekend She came home Sunday. Dick and Bobby Smith had a wonderful holiday. They flew down to Florida to meet their youngsters then they all flew to Acupulco, Mexico for the holidays. This was a Christmas present from the kids. Bobby said they really shouldn't have done it, but they both decided that life is short and doing things together as a family is a must, especially when they are all scattered throughout the coun­ try and life doesn't allow them to get together that much. Larry and Jane Finkbeiner and boys. Geoff and Ann. and Larry were all home to visit their mom and dad. Char and Rod. Sunday Greta Greiner had ten peo­ ple from her church group over for supper, sort of a ★ ★ TEEN DANCE ★ ★ Saturday, February 7, 1987 Caledonia Junior High School 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ages 10 years thru 8th grade s200 per person punch & refreshments Fund raiser for Caledonia Gymnastics Booster Club Monday. Tuesday. Wednes­ day. Thursday & Friday. Delton-Faith United Methodist Church. Monday. Wednesdav. and Thursday. Middleville-VFW Post. Monday. Wednesday. &. Thursday Woodland-Eagles Club. Monday. Wednesday. & Friday. Home Delivered Meals are available at Extra Cost. Special Notices The Hastings Site will have a Card Party on Wednesday Jan 21 at 12:30 p.m. Call now and enjoy a fun filled afternoon playing cards with your friends The Unique Washtub will not be at the Hastings site on the 20th but will come to entertain you on the 22nd of January Make your reservations to hear them now They will play from II a m. to noon. potluck, Saturday Dan Bartlett drove his aunt to Arizona last week Campfire Girls kick off Cookie Sale Campfire Giris at McFall Elementary (from left) Bridget Loftus, fifth grade; Jessica Van Aman, third grade; and Misty Blain; second grade, present the school’s principal, Bill Rich, with a box of cookies to launch the organizations fundraising cookie sale January 23 to February 9. Call 795-9736 for more information. Kindergarten enrollment begins at T-K Schools Parents planning to enroll children in Thornapple Mrs. Featherly said Kellogg Schools should call daughter Sandy was down from Edmore this weekend. Friday. Greta Greiner and iyla Norton attended the Christian Women United at Hope Methodist Church at the edge of Hastings Steve Reid The Barry County Tourism presented "Peter's Life with Council is sponsoring a theme Christ.” It was very contest. The 10 or less theme enjoyable. should be descriptive of Barry I talked with Regina Stein. County and relate to the logo We hadn't visited in a long of the tourism council. Prizes time. Her daughter Gina spent will be awarded to the winner the weekend with Laura Con­ at a banquet in his or her verse. They met Jerry’s sister honor. All entries must be in and hubby from Traverse City by Feb. 29 to qualify. Send at Grand Rapids on Saturday. entries to P.O. Box 236, Dave and Sandy Van Elst Hastings. Ml 49058. Persons just got back from a lovely of all ages may enter. week’s stay in Acupulco. For more information call Mexico. She said it was so (616) 945-2454. nice to lay in the sun. She would have loved to stay a few more days. Tom and Marsha Wheeler were at the Rocks playing cards. Sunday. Fred Jr. and wife were also there. It was the women against men. Hope the gals skunked the men. (I’m not a female chauvinist am I?) Maggie. Greg and Bryan visited Charlie and Donna Cox, Saturday. Michelle Hilty was home for the weekend. She, Pat and Jeremy went cross country skiing. Pat said she had some sore muscles afterwards. I made four batches of Johnny's favorite cookies this weekend from Betty Newman’s recipe. Did 1 ever have a time of it. The kitchen was a mess Johnny came to my rescue He has sure earned his halo helping me out of the messes I get myself into. Alberta and Ralph Kenyon went on a beautiful vacation. They left Jan. 9. flew to Miami, went on the Com­ modose Cruise Line Limited on Board MS Caribbean-one ship went to Purrto Rico. Por­ ta Plaza, then to San Juan. St. Johns. Thomas Islands and on a tour of each of the islands and their back on ship at night. They saw a lot and said the food was super Alberta said, about 8 o’clock they docked at Pon of Miami, left the boat at 10:30 and flew to Tampa, then io Dayton. Ohio and then flew to Kalamazoo at 6 p.m. CALEDONIA. they drove home Saturday night Jan 17 Had a beautiful trip and saw so many things Thanks for sharing your Enter county's Tourism Councils theme contest I vacation with us STATE BANK the McFall Elementary office at 795-3637. Incoming kindergarteners must be five years old by Dec I (bom before Dec. I. 1982) to enter school next year. A kindergarten evaluation program will be conducted on April 20. 21. 23 and 24 at McFall Elementary School. The Barry County Health Ik-partment's vision ami hear­ ing technicians will he screen ing the children on April 14-17 at West Elementary School THERE SHOULD BEAN IN YOUR FUTURE Don’t be confused by the new Federal Thx Regulations.' You have until April 15,1987 to open and contribute to your 1986 Individual Retirement Account and receive tax credits on your 1986 Federal Income TUx return. with offices in Caledonia and Dutton. MEMBER F-D.LC Stop in soon and we’U tell you what your options are! �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 22. 1987 Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL Beautiful January weather, but I'm afraid it won't last. Anyway we are nearer to spr­ ing time. Manon Martin called at the Rcasers Thursday a m. Bob and Irene Johnson and Clarke and I had Sunday din­ ner at Circle Inn, Gun Lake The lake was beautiful. Ice shanties were set up on the lake and snowmobilers were out. Clarke and I called on Catherine Cister. Friday, at Blodgett Hospital She seems to be in good spirits but not well. Kenneth keeps me posted. She is in ID Room 39. Hi Catherine’ We will be LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY down again to see you. June Tungate. Fem Doyle and Lois Bacon called at the Was land Funeral Home and attended the funeral of Wayne Lussendon. cousin to the girls. Friday. Many attended the aid society at Bea and Harold Cutter s in Hastings. Thurs­ day. The next one will be with Loretu Clark in February at Caledonia. Clarke and I attended the Dulcimer Festival in Hastings. Saturday We saw many friends that we knew. Mrs Gladys Church from the Bradley Indian Mission was at Parma lee. Sunday. She told us many interesting things about our native Americans Forrest Evans. Middleville, furnished special music with his trumpet Gary Higley. Grand Rapids, spent the weekend with his mother. Gertrude. She also had other callers. We had a snowblower given to Clarke at Christmas time and the little boy had fun with it this weekend. It will really clear a path but don't wait un­ til you have driven over it and packed it down. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN-CATHOLIC CHURCH Traditional Episcopal Service Using 1928 Prayer Book McCann Road in Irving Sunday Services.................................... 10:00 a.m. ror further information call 948-2101 ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH West Main Street, Middleville Father Walter L. Spillane ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.’Caledonia. Ml Sunday Morning Worship 8 30 a m. Sunday School.......................................................... 9:45 a.tn. Sunday Morning Worship...................................... 11:00 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street 9 45 a m 1100am 9 30 a m Rev. Gil Boersma 795-3798 765-5376 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is somebody.... ... and lesus Christ is Lord" 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 6 00pm 7 00 p m 708 West Main Street 10 00 a m 1115 am bOOpm YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valiev Awnue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11.00 a.m. Church School 9-45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p-tn. PHONE 891-8119 Rev Wayne Kiel foster Rev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate fostor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education Anna Mae Brunsting DUTTON Mrs Anna Mae Brunsting. 50. of Dutton, passed away Friday. Jan. 16. 1987. at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor Surviving are her husband. Allen; her children. Sandra and Thomas Klander man of Kentwood. Susan and Pamela Brunsting. both at home; her mother. Stella Kroll of Byron Center; her brothers and sisters. Jo and Sid DeJong of Bryon Center. Fred and Gret Kroll of Bryon Center. Al and Sandy Kroll of Cutlerville. Lucy and Larry Saturday Evening Mass........................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ............... 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.................................... 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School____________ 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship .......... ...11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8669 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship < Interpreted for hearing impaired)............. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School................................................. 11:10 a m Sunday Evening Service................................ 7:00 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade)........... Wed., 6:30 p m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fei low ship .. .Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 Whitcomb of Holland. Louise and Walt Walters of Caledonia. Don and Carol Kroll of Kentwood. Pat and Dale Dawson of Ft Rucker. AL Funeral services were held Tuesday at Princeton Chris­ tian Reformed Church with her pastor. The Rev John C. Mcdendorp officiating. Inter ment Winchester Cemetery Arrangements w ere made by the By ton Center Chapel of Cook Funeral Home (2067-84th St. SW). ADA cautions parents not to confuse diabetes with flu While the number of in­ fluenza cases climb amongst Michigan children, the American Diabetes Associa­ tion (ADA) is cautioning parents not to confuse the symptoms of diabetes with the flu. Each year during the flu season thousands of children across the United States are stricken with insulin dependent (Type I) diabetes. These children are usually between the ages of five and 16 “The real tragedy begins when these children with diabetes are mistakenly treated for the flu. Or. in some cases, urinary tract in­ fection.” says Micahel Miller. M .D.. president of the American Diabetes Associa­ tion. Michigan Affiliate and Midland Internist. Dr. Miller urges parents to be on the lookout for the ma­ jor diabetes warning signs: frequent urination, excessive thirst, extreme hunger, dramatic weight loss, nausea and vomiting. As well as ir­ ritability, weakness and fatigue. Generally, these symptoms appear over a three Rev. Donald Heydens Phone 891-9259 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service Morning Worship 1100am Sunday School 9 45 a m Sunday E ventng Worship 6 00 p m All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Rev. William Dobson, Pastor MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Rev. Gary Wiley Rev. Robert Gerke Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship . Sunday E vening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Vic Kaleta, Asst. Pastor Sunday School .......................................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service................................. 11:00a.m Sunday Evening Service..................................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........................................... 6:45p.m. Phone Wayland 792-2889 Sunday Mass... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Car/ Staser, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE OBITUARIES CareUnit announces 800 Cocaine Hotline Number CareUnit of Grand Rapids has announced the designation of a toll-free “800“ number for its Cocaine Hotline Pro­ gram. The Cocaine Hotline was originally introduced Dec. 12 utilizing a local Grand Rapids number. “Due to interest in the Co­ caine Hotline from areas out­ side of Grand Rapids, we've decided to announce the using of 1-800-632-4556 as a statewide toll-free number for the hotline,'' states Daniel Kidd, CareUnit Administrator J a : 5 2 i to four week period, but do not appear as suddenly as flu symptoms Adds Miller. “If the child stricken with diabetes is not treated immediately, his or her blood sugar can go out of control leading to w hat is call ed diabetic ketoacidosis Which can lead to diabetic coma. The warning signs for ketoacidosis include excessive urination, great thirst, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, dehydration which can lead to dry lips and sunken eyes, rapid breathing, follow cd by sleepiness “ For more information about the diabetes warning signs call the Michigan Affiliate of the A pkt lean Diabetes Associa tion at (616) 243 8477. The Michigan Affiliate serves the needs of more than 450,000 residents with diabetes by ini plementing programs in education and research. Valentine party announced for older adults The Middleville and Caledonia Community Educa tion offices are sponsoring a Valentine Party for the area’s “third age" adults Special entertainment for the party will be Marcia Royce, a harpist with the Grand Rapids Symphony. This festive occasion will be held in the Middleville Com munity Hall on Feb. 12. The party will begin at I pm and end at 3 p m Games will be played and light refreshments will be served A free-will of­ fering will be asked to help defray the cost of entertainment. Please phone in your reser­ vations to cither the Mid­ dleville office at 795-3397 or the Caledonia office at 891-8117 We need to know the number of people in­ terested by Feb. 9. Won’t you plan to join us? I F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... If you would like your church’s Directory information listed call 795-3345 for more information. J I — IN MIDDLEVILLE — Insurance and Medicaid Accepted < 2 I • �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 22. 1987 / Page 5 January grand opening celebration set at Middleville’s new furniture and craft store Church fellowship service is planned The Eucharist Fellowship, sponsored by the Grand Rapids Area Center for Ecumenism (Grace), will take a new and different approach for 1987. After a four year history of celebrating dif­ ferent rites, a change will be made to a celebration of an Eucharistic Liturgy on Thurs­ day. Jan. 22. at 7:30 p m Trinity United Methodist Church. 1100 Lake Drive SE. will host the service. An ecumenical choir will be conducted by Anton Arm­ strong. Grand Rapids Sym­ phonic choir director The beautiful blend of music and prayer will lift our minds and hearts of God. In addition to the eight denominations represented by the ecumenical choir, other traditions represented by in­ dividuals in the service in­ clude Lutheran. Episcopal. Southern Baptist Convention. Christian Reformed. Roman Catholic. Orthodox. Church of God. Presbyterian. Disciples of Christ. Reformed Church in America. United Methodist, and Wesleyan The local Christian communi­ ty is joining together for wor­ ship at a level never before ex­ perienced in the Grand Rapids area More than 600 area residents are expected to at­ tend the service culminating the Week of Prayer for Chris­ tian Unity, this year s theme is “Reconciled to God in Christ” (II Cor 5.l7ff). Everyone is invited For more information, call 774-2042 Multiple Sclerosis dinner/dance set Western Michigan Branch of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society holds their 2nd annual Dinner-Dance. Saturday . Jan 31 at the Grand Rapids Hilton Inn Ballroom with cocktails at 7 p.m.. din ner at 8 p.m. and dancing at 9 p.m. Cost is $20 per person or $300 per patron table. Master of Ceremonies is Dick Richards of Radio Station WCUZ. Dancing to the music of “Spice of Life" band Raf­ Judy HoH of the Middleville Furniture Gallery and Barb Richards of Country Essence are ready for the "grand opening" of their new businesses this week in downtown Middleville. Two new business sharing the same building are celebrating with «a Grand Opening next week in Mid­ dlevillc the Middleville Fur mture Gallery, featuring anti que and contemporary fur­ niture and Country Essence, a unique craft business that markets customized hand­ crafts. serves as a craft supply outlet and offers home parties for handcrafters The new businesses arc located at 108 E. Main Street in dbwntown Middleville. The Middleville Furniture Gallery is owned by Judy Hoff who also owns and operates Zig Zag Upholstery. Country Essence is owned and operated by Barb Richards, a Middleville resident, who has been in the crafts business for over three years. Like many handcrafters. Barb began making handcrafts in her home and displaying her work at a local ceramics shop Country Essence has been in existence for one year, but unlike most handcrafters. Barb does most of’ her marketing of crafts through home parties, where she not only sells her own crafts, but that of many handcrafters as well. Both Barb and Judy had been eying the building direct­ ly across from the Middleville General Store which was fomerly a service outlet for Vic's Repair Service. Judy Hoff and her husband. Bill, leased the building and completely remodeled the in­ side and front. As a result. Barb rents the back where she operates Country Essence and also serves as a clerk to help those people who are shopp­ ing at the Middleville Fur­ niture Gallery. The Furniture Gallery has lots of antiques, some contem porary and a few prices of new furniture as well as glassware, lamps and oil pain­ tings which accent the store. Judy and Barb invite everyone to stop in a register for free door prizes during their Grand Opening. Tues­ day. Jan. 27, through Satur­ day Jan. 31. fle tickets for a Trip for Two" to Hawaii (air fare and accommodations for two from Patrick Travel” can be pur chased before the dance with the winners to be announced at intermission of the dinner dance. Make your reservations no later than Jan 25 For further information, contact Betty at 453-5987 or Mary Lu at 949-4288; Bonnie at 891 9247 for patron tables; and Rosie at 791 9044 for raffle tickets. Tourism theme contest is underway The Barry County Tourism Council is sponsoring a theme contest. The theme should be descriptive of Barry County and relate to the logo of the Tourism Council. Prizes will be awarded to the winner at a banquet in his or her honor. No age limit, ten words or less. All entries must be in by February 29 to qualify. Send entries to P (). Box 236. Hastings. Ml 49058 For more information call (616) 945 2454. “Counselor Corner” by Bernie Weller Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Counselor How do you find a physi­ cian skilled in the use of psychostimulant medication? This is a serious problem because few if any com­ munities have such a guide or directory available. Here are some hints, however, that might prove useful. I. Call the medical school of your local college or university and ask the pediatric or pediatric psychiatry departments for names of local phy sicians who are experienced and suc­ cessful in the use of See... psychostimulant medicines 2. Be sure to ask the physi­ cian to whom you are referred some pertinent questions. -a. Has he or she dealt with a significant number of people with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)? —b. With what approaches to the problem is he or she most comfortable? --c How does he or she generall> treat an Attention Deficit Disorder problem? --d. How does he or she diagnose Attention Deficit Disorder? Don Hieshetter for a... SUPER DEAL DON HIESHETTER on a... NEW ’87 FORD CAR or TRUCK 3. If you are seeking help for a child whom who suspect has an Attention Deficit Disorder, don’t be talked into a long and expensive series of psychological and neurological tests in order to simply diagnose the problem. The best diagnostic pro­ cedures involve a mother’s reports, a teacher’s observa­ tions and a good, extensive family history which will in­ clude the child’s developmen­ tal history from birth. 4. Psychological testing may be required and useful before medication is utilized. A psychological evaluation could be helpful if there is any question about hyperactive behavior as a reflection of emotional conflicts 5. Although your child may not need counseling or psychotherapy, you, as a parent of a youngster, almost certainly will need some help to cope with the difficulties such a child frequently brings to a family 6 Some children, teens and adults require psychological or psychiatric assistance because of ongoing selfimage and relationship problems or a SHA RP La te Model Used Car or Truck Duthler Used Cars of Caledonia 9595 Cherry Valley (M-37) • 891-9226 Tues., Jan. 27th thru Sat., Jan. 31st Stop in and see our ... ^ntique & Contemporary Furniture Register FREE Drawings FREE Coffee • Sofas • Tables • China Cabinet • Bookshelf • Chairs • Love Seat • Lamps • And Much More Many items on sale at Special Grand Opening Prices! Z0PEN Mon.-Sat Call... 795-3345 > Sun & News Classifieds! Middleville Furniture. Gallery 108 E. Main, Middleville i Call 795-2268 �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / January 22. 1967 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST i.ast week our small town was in a state of shock over the deaths of Ron and Carol Langkamp. This week the small town of Moline » in a state of shock after last Friday evening's car train crash. Our prayers and thoughts go out to both families In small towns everyone knows everyone, and everything is shared, from the good news to the bad Tuesday evening the Caledonia Chapter of Eastern Stars held their regular meeting at the Masonic Tem­ ple. They will hold an initia­ tion in February. Hairy and I haven't been doing to much walking lately as I caught a cold. I'm feeling much better now Ixonard Welte suffered a stroke Thursday morning We wish him a very speedy recovery As of Sunday he was still at Metropolitan Hospital The Homemakers group met at the home of Mr and Mrs Hugh Kcgerreis Thurs­ day evening for one of Hugh's slide presentations. Mr and Mrs. Art Soest called on the Richard Soest family Saturday afternoon. A Big Thank You to those who give the gift of life. And congratulations to David J. Kaechelc who has reached the four gallon mark and to George I. VanAntwerp who has reached the 10 gallon mark The Caledonia MYF group met Sunday afternoon and journeyed to the Richmond Park where they enjoyed sliding, snow surfing, tobaggoning and ice skating. They all had a good time. Mrs Agnes Baker came to Caledonia last week Friday and stayed a couple days at the home of Dorothy Finkbeiner and visited friends. Thelma Gehl joined them over the weekend for a few cards games of “23 " and “Argentian" They had a great tune Mr Ben Vanden Heuvel visited Ralph Gehl on Friday. The next Sportsman's Club breakfast will be Sunday. Feb. 8. Come and bling your friends. Ten Gehl treated her son Bob and daughter Ann to din­ ner Friday night at the Red Lobster. Ralph Gehl (Hank) entered Metropolitan Hospital last Sunday and again had surgery on Monday Mr. Rhine Wiltzer of Caledonia, living in Braden ton. Florida, underwent quad by-pass surgery in Alabama where he was transported by phone from Bradenton. Our best wishes to him. Miss Rhonda Lee Nead. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Nead of Alto, and Michael Timmers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Timmers of Caledonia, are engaged and plan to marry Apnl 11. 1987. Thelma and Jim Gehl ad­ mitted Ralph Gehl to Metropolitan Hospital. Sun­ day. and then attended the A.L.S. meeting in Evangelical Convenant Church that afternoon Bob and Violet Adgate and Don Staiger visited Ralph Gehl Saturday The David Fleischmann s lunch guests were Gib and Helen Rich and Harold Miller Our condolances to the family of Mrs. Ed (Gerry) Herman, who passed away last Monday. Jan 12. Ser­ vices were at Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Interment St Paul Lutheran Cemetery Dorothy Finkbeiner and Thelma Gehl attended the Gerry Herman funeral together The weather was favorable but just a bit chilly . Our condolances to Charles and Judy Corwin of Caledonia and to the family of Perry Corwin Sr.. 78. of Byron Center, who passed away Jan 12 Sharon White and Estelle McConnon flew out to Las Vegas last Saturday. Their son and brother. Charlie Mc­ Connon. who lives with Mike Gehl in Tempe. Ariz.. (also Mike Gehl) were meeting them in Vegas. Thankfully, the weather cooperated last week Tuesday for the funeral services for Carol and Ronald Langkamp. A big group congregated at the American Legion Hall following the services for a hearty luncheon prepared by the ladies of the Caledonia American Legion Auxiliary. It was still quite pleasant on Caledonia, cont. page 10 February 2nd HAIR WE ARE For total Hair Care Standing: Deb Frey, Marcia Bennett & Barb Thorne. Sitting: Judy Sloan Introductory Specials for February! HaircutsS100 off Permanents S3W off Frostings or Sun Streaking s3at off HAIR WE ARE 102 N High Street Middleville Call TQE OOZ Q Vdll / McFall students of the week told Each week, teachers and students select six students of the week representing each of the six grades at McFall Elementary School in Middleville This week’s Students of the Week are: Nikki Medaris, kindergarten; Mike Marek, first grade; Kimberly Bed ford, second grade; Joel Ap­ pel. third grade. Laura Nelson, fourth grade, and Kim Scott, fifth grade The selected students arc chosen for their academic and social performance in school Children named Student of the Week recieve a certificate and a bumper sticker for their parents which reads. “My kid was Student of the Week . “ This week’s students of the week ore (bock row from left) Kim Scott, fifth grode: Lauro Nelson, fourth grode: Joel Appel, third grade: (front row from left) Kimberly Bed ford, second grade; Michael Marek, first grade, and Nikki Medaris, kindergarten. Public meeting planned for proposed Delton recycling site by Jane Norton RiBC (Recycling in Barry County) is looking forward to opening a new recycling center in Delton in 1987. The recycling center would collect clear glass, metal food cans, small metal scrap, and aluminum. A public meeting will be held Jan. 29. 1987, 7:30 p.m. at the Delton-Kellogg Middle School Library. RiBC encourages all poten­ tial recyclers in the Delton area to show their support by attending this meeting. A video of the play given by Ms. Wandell’s third grade class. "Defeat of the Dump Monster" will be shown Refreshments will be served. Until a recycling center is opened in Delton, RiBC reminds everyone to recycle at our two existing sites in Barry County: behind the Middle Mart Party Store in Middleville and in the parking lot of the Hastings fire station Community Action Agency sponsors ‘Walk for Warmth’ Hundreds of people in six communities will “Walk for Warmth” on Saturday. Feb. 14. The second annual walk will take place over fixed three mile routes in the cities of Albion, Battle Creek, Col­ dwater, Hastings, Sturgis and Three Rivers, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Money raised by the event will be used to help area residents with heating-related emergencies and increase public awareness of winter problems faced by lowincome. elderly and handicap­ ped people in Barry. Branch. Calhoun and St. Joseph counties. The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan, sponsor of this event and the 1986 “Walk for Warmth", raised over $20,000 last February enabl­ ing them to help 525 households Community members will be given the opportunity to walk in the 1987 walk and seek pledges for hours or miles walked, to organize related events in the fourcounty serv kx area to enhance the event, or to make financial pledges and contributions. People or organizations in­ tested in helping are asked to call their local CAA Office. The Community Action Agen­ cy Office is located at the Courts and Law Building, 220 W. Court Street, Hastings, MI. phone 948-4883. This fundraising event is again undertaken in response to a severe need for money to help with heating-related emergencies. In spite of the existence of a number of pro­ grams to address the problem, only about one third of the people in need in the fourcounty are actually receive any form of financial help with heat at the time when they most need it. The pro­ blem is most acute with the elderly, the working poor, and others not eligible for public assistance, said a spokesperson. on Jefferson Street Remember only clear glass is accepted. Ceramics, win dow glass and light bulbs can mH he accepted. Wash the clear glass and remove lais (labels need mH be removed) Metal food cans should have the labels removed, washed and flattened All aluminum should be washed, including tinfoil. RiBC does n<H recycle plastic of any kind Please do mH drop off plastic at either site These sites are maintained by volunteers, so please follow these instructions for recycling. Remember to recycle newspapers at the Boy Scout barns or paper drives throughout the county A stack of newspaper three feet high saves one tree The Clean Michigan Fund allows RiBC to give educa­ tional programs on recycling for all age groups throughout Barry County. For more in­ formation, contact Jackie Schmitz at 795 7897 or Jane Norton at 623-5546. BOB'S ENGINE HOSPITAL INC. The Riyhi Pretcnplioii fo< Your Lawnmower 795-7647 RF/MKK BROKERS 9790 Cherry Valley 891-9219 Get results with Sun <8 News Ready to buy a new home or sell your present home? Call . CLASSIFIEDS Phone 795-3345 795-3723 LU WARD �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January 22, 1987 / Page 7 Gun Lake Winter Festival rescheduled For the first time since the event began six years ago. the Gun Lake Winter Festival dates have been changed, ac­ cording to festival cochairman Ron Carlson Originally scheduled for Jan. 24-25, the festival will be moved to Feb. 14-15. Carlson said, when, hopefully, there will be more wmtery weather Cross country ski races and dog sled races have been mov­ ed to Feb 21-22 These two events were to have been held Jan 10. “The recent warm weather prompted the decision to change the dates." Carlson said. In addition to lack of snow, he said higher-thanusual temperatures have made the condition of ice on the lake questionable. Carlson also noted that predictions for the next 30 days call for "colder than normal" temperatures in the area. "That will give the lake ice time to build.” Carlson said "Our mam objective is for everyone to have fun and to be safe at the festival ” Carlson said festival organizers were fortunate to be able to reschedule such events as the dog sled races. Other cancellations have played havoc with planning all over the state "MUSH (the dog sled group) usually has every weekend packed. We were lucky they had an alter­ nate date for us.” Other festival events may actually benefit from the delay Snowmobile activities, for instance, wdll feature family-oriented obstacle races and other "low speed" com­ petitions. Officials for those events. the Yamaha company , are hoping to incorporate a county-wide snowmobile run into festival activities on Saturday. Feb 14. "There will be more infor­ mation about that in the next week or so,” Carlson said. Committee members in charge of presenting the festival will continue to meet Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall. All interested persons are invited to attend For more details about the Gun Lake Winter Festival, or for event applications, call 616-792-9795 Tick Tick Tick Blanco Furniture features Sesquicentennial drawing Blanco Furniture, Shelbyville, is participating in the special Sesquicentennial Prize drawing sponsored by members of the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA). To celebrate the 150th an niversary of the Michigan statehood, shoppers at Blanco Furniture will have an oppor­ tunity to enter a drawing for prizes ranging from a weekend for two at the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island to the latest in electronic gear. 150 prizes will be awarded statewide, in­ cluding the unique Ses­ quicentennial bear doll "As local retailers who care about the community, we are delighted to show our support for the Sesquicentennial through this special draw­ ing." George and Jose Blanco said. "We urge ail of our friends and customers to stop in and fill out an entry form anytime from Jan. 19-25.” Winners will be notified directly by the Michigan Retailers Association follow­ ing the MRA prize drawing in February. I Don't miss out on your I | ira tax shelter for 1986! | (You have until April 15 to contribute for 1986) Zoo seeks summer helpers The John Ball Zoo is plann­ ing a new program to assist visitors this summer. Volunteers will be acting as "talking signs” at certain ex­ hibits and they will be mann­ ing "parts carts. " Parts carts contain animal artifacts and activity boxes designed to help visitors learn more about the animals at the Zoo. Training classes for weekend and summer volunteers will be offered this spring. The class will begin on Monday . March 9. from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and con- BILLIE'S BEAUTY SALON “On the Lake” 555 S Shore Dnre Gree* Lake Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILUE RUSSELL. OWNER 25 YEA«5 A ’HE SAVE LOCATION tinue again on Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. It will run every Mon­ day and Saturday through April 11. The classes will concentrate on basic animal information and the zoo’s col­ lection specifically. If you are interested in becoming a summer or weekend volunteer at John Ball Zoo, please call Amber at 776-2588. Monday through Friday between 8 a m. and 4:30 p.m. Gospel music concert set at Caledonia church The Hcralder’s Quartet and Country Praise w ill be in con­ cert. Saturday. Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m at Caledonia Christian Reformed Church. The church is located at 9957 Cherry Valley Ave Everyone is invited to come for an even­ ing of gospel music W. SCOTT McKEOWN i I Everyone is still eligible for an HCB Individual Retirement Account for the 1986 tax year. Also, many people will still be eligible for an IRA after 1986. Check with us for details. Hastings City Bank has several great options available to choose from ... statement savings, certificates of deposit, or self-directed IRA's. If you don't already have an IRA, let us help you see which one suits your needs. IRA's — Another good investment from Hastings City Bank. lEjrasttnijs <Trtv Sank I | Certified Public Accountant FISHER & McKEOWN CPA's 500 Edward Street Middievilk Midi Tax, Audit & Management Advisory Services f 795-7927 safe and sound banking ....... ................. FDK I ......... J �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 22. 1967 THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Official Board Minutes | REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Thor nappie Township Board was held December 9 1986 Supervisor Boysen colled the meeting to order at 7 10 P M Pretent Boysen. Getty Rock Eaton. Kenyon Absent None Others Present Phil Baber Scott McKeown Kathy Oresik Bob Kenyon The minutes of the regular meeting of November 10. 1986 were approved with the follow­ ing correction Planning Commjs non terms of office to read 10-31 86 to November I 1989 Printed bills in the amount of $27 983 01 were approved upon motion by Getty, supported by Rock Yeos Boysen. Getty Rock Eaton, Kenyon Nays none Mo Hon carried The Supervisor reported on a proposal from Progressive Engin­ eering to conduct a study ot Dun con Lake A discussion was held regarding obtaining bids from another engineering firm and how the study could be funded The Supervisor will consult with Moore Bruggink regarding another proposal Any further action will be taken ot the next regular meeting The Supervisor also reported that we are scheduled to meet with the Barry County Road Com­ mission on January 7 1986 at 8 » A M to discuss the 1987 rood program Mr Phil Bober from Plante and Moron and Mr Scott McKeown from Fisher and McKeown pre­ sented proposals for the Town ships annual oudi’ Rock moved supported by Getty to occep’ the proposal from Fisher and Me Keown a’ a renegotiated figure not to exceed $2 000 00 annually for a 3 year period — 1987 1988 1989 Yeos all Motion corned. Following discussion of the Clean Indoor Air Act the Board concurred in posting signs desig noting no smoking in the Town­ ship Office during open meetings The annual report from the Township Planning Commission was rood and ploced on file. The Fire Chief reported that a new coordinator would have to be appointed for the ambulance see vice, due to the resignation of Mike VonDorp The Board advised him that it would be necessary to abide by the existing by laws which state that such appoint merit* will be done by the Chief subject to approval of the Town ship Board Getty moved that Mitch Tolon be appointed ombu lance coordinator, supported by rock Yeos all. Motion carried With no further business ap­ pearing the meeting was ad journed at 10 25 P M Donna Kenyon. Clerk —o— REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Thornoppie Township Board was held January 12 1987 Supervisor Boysen colled the meeting to order at 7 05 p m Present Boysen Getty. Eaton, Kenyon Absent Rock Others Present Duncan Lake Residents. Bruce Kodzbon, Tony Groves. Bob Kenyon, newspaper reporters. The minutes of the regular meeting of December 9. 1986 and the special meeting of January 7. 1987 were read and approved os read Printed bills in the amount of $9,436.87 were approved upon motion by Getty, supported by Eaton. Yeas Boysen. Getty. Eaton, Kenyon Nays - none. Motion carried Rock entered the meeting at 7 40PM Bruce Kadzban. from the Engin eering firm of Moore Bruggink discussed their proposal esti­ mated cost $6 400 00. for a study of the Duncan Lake area. Tony Groves from Progressive Engin eering. discussed his firm s pro posol estimated cost at $7,000 00 for the some area Discussion fol­ lowed these presentations with the Duncan Lake residents Ken­ yon moved to contract with Pro­ gressive Engineering lor a Dun con Lake study not to exceed $7.000 00 contingent upon one half ol the cost being reimbursed by Duncan Lake property owners Motion supported by Getty Yeos ■ h "k.W all Nays none Motion carried The 1987 rood program will be discussed at the February board meeting, however, the Rood Com­ mission would like a decision mode regarding placing tank cars on Stimson Rood Following dis cussion the Board did not feel the cost ol $9 000 00 was warranted at this time In other discussion of the road program it was de cided to table action on the dust program until February and sche­ dule a hearing with the Road Com­ mission Manager and Jackson Rood residents sometime soon after the next regular meeting. Supervisor Boysen recom­ mended that Bob Wenger. Rod Finkbeiner and Jack Spencer be appointed to the Board of Review for the years 1987 and 1988. Getty moved the Board approve these appointments, supported by Rock. Yeas ■ all. Motion carried Kenyon moved the Township propose to the school districts o fee of $2 00 per parcel lor col­ lection of 1987 summer taxes. Motion supported by Getty Yeas all. Motion carried. The Sexton s report was read and ploced on file. Fire Chief Kenyon discussed the possibility of placing dry hydrants at various locations. Costs will be obtained and further discussion will be held at a later meeting The ambulance coordinator s re­ port was read and ploced on file With no further business ap­ pearing the meeting was ad­ journed at 1010 P M. Donna Kenyon. Clerk GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS OF WEST MICHIGAN, INC. Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE — 795-7625 124 East Main St.. Middleville. Ml 49333 KEITH BEAGY DON SCH AAPt? - CASKEY LEWIS lA««Y AMKXX) I fuel ol GAS ! DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM industry 0i£ <3n£.. 9X6 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA Ml 49316 <616) 891*8198 Featuring Amooc Premier D*ese SELF-SERVE GAS OtESEL KEROSENE SNAQK SHOP Local municipalities could be held liable for winter recreation related injuries Local government units that have closed sledding hills traditional^ used by the public may still be held liable if someone is injured on the slope. 'Municipal and county governments might be better off if they continue to pro­ gram and supers ise streets and hills traditionally used for sledding and tobogganing rather than attempt to close them because of fear of a liability lawsuit.” says Louis F. Twardzik. professor of park and recreation resources at Michigan State University “When these hills and streets are closed, the com­ munity may still be held liable if someone gets injured after dLsregarding closed signs.” he says. Twardziks recommends that a governmental unit establish policies that take into account practices and pro­ cedures that assure minimal risks to the public. In addition to a common-sense approach to using the street or hill. Twardzik s recommendations include: — Provide supervision when slopes are open. — Provide adequate bar­ riers and signs when slopes are closed. — Test slopes for velocity and sufficient turnaround or outrun areas before opening them for use. — Separate sledding and tobogganing slopes and do not allow skiing on these slopes. — Restrict saucers and ocher similar devices to very low. play ground-type hills for use by parents and small children. — The sides, top and bot­ tom of the slope should be outlined with at least red plastic snow fence and. if possible, also bales of straw — If trees and other obstructions cannot be exluded from the slope, they should be encircled with bales of straw and plastic snow fence. Most accidents happen when sleds hit an obstruction. — Develop return paths separate from the fenced slope area to keep returners off the All workers must file new W-4 The new tax law requires that you submit a new Form W-4 to your employer for 1987. the IRS says. If you have more than one job. you must submit a new Form W-4 to each of your employers. If you do not file a new Form W-4 by the deadline, your employer must withhold taxes from wages as if you are either single claiming one withholding allowance or married claiming two allowances, depending on whether you checked the “Single” or “Married” box on your most recent Form W-4 on file with your employer. Although you must com­ plete a new Form W-4 before Oct. 1. 1987. it is important that you complete it as s<x)n as possible since the tax law changes could result in you having too little or too much withheld. Your withholding, plus any estimated tax payments, should closely match your tax liability for the year. Failure to do so could create a situation where you would have a large tax bill, plus a penalty, at the end of the year. The new 1987 Form W-4 includes a worksheet which will help you determine the number of withholding allowances you should claim. Carefully review the instruc­ tions which are included before completing the form. Finally, you can still claim exemption from withholding on your Form W-4 if owed no federal tax last year and do not expect to have a tax liability this year. For more information call 1-800-424-FORM, for a copy of Publication 505. “Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax.” VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY ’,3. 1987 President Thatcher colled the meeting to order at 7 00 p m. Present Bray Filcek Hardy, Myers Riley and VondenBerg. Absent None Guests Marge Loew Eldon Newmyer news media John Mason and Roy Kalleil. Minutes of the December 23, 1986 meeting were approved as read Manager Roon and Dick Myers of William and Works met with property owners along M-37 who were interested in having the Village sewer extended to con nect them Another meeting will be held with them to explain a gravity flow sanitary sewer the charge price per foot and explain what would be involved VondenBerg moved the print­ ed bills be pa«d Support by Myers Ayes all carried VondenBerg moved the print­ ed transfers be allowed as follows Total to Payroll $14 866 42 Motor Street to General Fund 423.12 Local Street to General Fund 220.02 Total to Motor Pool 346 05 Support by Hardy Ayes all corned VondenBerg moved the follow­ ing transfers be allowed Water Receiving to Water Operating 8 Motntenonce $4 000.00 Sewer Receiving to Sewer Operating & Maintenance 7.000.00 Support by Riley. Ayes all. carried. Minutes from »he December 1, 1986 Planning Commission regular meeting was read and placed on file. A letter read from the Barry County Tourism Council and Ses quicentennial Committee Council and Manager Roon reviewed the Manager s Report Council and Police Chief Coin reviewed the December Police Activity Report and their Annual Report Eldon Newmyer chairperson of the Planning Commission up­ dated Council on the Downtown Betterment Committee meeting President Thatcher moved at 7 27 p.m. that Council enter in­ to Closed Session upon the re­ quest by Police Chief Com for the purpose of discussing hts employ meat Support by Bray Roll coll vote Ayes Bray VondenBerg Myers Hardy, Riley and Thai cher Noy Filcek Motion carried. The Council returned to reg­ ular session at 8 18 p m. With no further business Bray moved for adjournment Support by Hardy Ayes all, carried Meeting adjourned at 8 18 pm CHERYL HOOPER Village Clerk (1-22) fenced slope. — If night sledding is per­ mined. be sure the area has ample lighting. — Use plenty of signs that inform sledders of the rules and hours of operation — The police should regularly patrol the area when slopes are closed to discourage after-hours use. — Consult with the city at­ torney before establishing an> policies. Twardzik suggests that local park and recreation com missioners ask themselves if the public has the right to ex­ pect winter recreation facilities to be as properly designed and as safely operated as neighborhood playgrounds He believes it is the local government’s responsibility to make winter recreation activities as safe as summer recreation programs “Public authorities should periodically and critically review their facilities and operations, document their findings, and act on recom­ mendations to promote safe and enjoyable recreation. not decry current liability ex­ cesses.” Twardzik says. VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES CALEDONIA VILLAGE COUNCIL SUMMARY OF MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12 1987 The regular meeting of the Cal­ edonia Village Council was colled to order by the President at 7:00 p.m Present Klover Berencsi DeVries. Erskine Freeman Keger reis. Shook and Cherry Absent Kidder Also present were Rod gers. Treirwieler and Mr Antecki Motion by DeVries supported by Berensci to approve the minutes os printed. Carried Motion by Erskine, supported by DeVries to approve the Financial statement os printed. Carried Motion by Erskine supported by Kegerreis to approve payment ol the bills with the exception of Penn Central. Carried. A resolution offered by Erskine, supported by Berencsi to name Hugh Kegerreis to be Street Ad ministrator for the Village of Cal edonia. Ayes: all. Noyes: none Resolution was adopted A resolution presented by Free mon. supported by Erskine to pro­ hibit smoking in the public meeting room in the Caledonia Township and Village Hol I effective January 1. 1987 Ayes DeVries. Erskine Freeman. Kegerreis Klaver Noyes Berencsi Resolution adopt ed. An Ordinance to amend the Or dinonce Code of the Village ol Caledonia so as to odd Section 8 25 regarding the burning ol leaves and other materials was presented by Kegerreis supported by DeVries Ayes all Nayes none Ordinance declared adopted Motion by Kegerreis supported by Freeman to start legal pro­ ceedings lor the collection ol monies due from the Village Strip­ per. Corned Items discussed were sewer treatment expansion. Ash Street easement Michigan Equity funds Fence at the parking lot. barrier free compliance, snow removal new Post Office, health insurance and new Michigan Bell building Motion by Freeman supported by Berencsi Io adjourn at 9 30 p.m Carried. JACQUELINE CHERRY Village Clerk (122) I------- VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Minutes of a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia held at the Township and Village Hall. Caledonia. Mich igan, on the 12th day of January. 1987 at 7 00 p.m Present Klavey, Berensci. Freeman. Erskine. DeVries Kegerreis. Shook Cherry Absent Kidder. The fol towing Ordinance was of fered by Kegerreis and supported by DeVries AN ORDINANCE to amend the Or dinance Code of the Village of Caledonia so os to odd Section 8.25 regarding the burning of leaves and other material, and for other purposes THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS Section 1. Section 8 15 of the Village of Caledonia Ordinance Code is hereby amended so os to read os foltows Section 8.15 Smoke. No person who is responsible therefor shall permit the emission from any chimney or smokestack of dense smoke or smoke containing soot or other substance in sufficient quantity as to noticeably permit the deposit of soot or other substance within the Village The emission of smoke or other substance is hereby declared to constitute a public nuisance except os permitted under the terms of Section 8 25 of this Ordinance Code Section 2 The Village of Cal edonia Ordinance Code is hereby amended by the addition of Section 8 25 thereof as follows Section 8 25 Burning of Leaves, etc. "(1) Except as permitted by the terms of this section the open burning of leaves, grass brush refuse or other debris is prohibited and shall constitute a public nuisance "(2) Leaves and other dead sea sonal vegetation may be burned outside an incinerator or other structure between the hours of 8 00 a m and 7:00 p m solely for the purpose of disposing of such mater ials, but the same may not be burn ed on any paved right of way or sidewalk or within ten feet of any building or lot line, and any such burning shall be further subject to subsections (3) and (4) of this section. ' (3) No open burning, if other wise permitted, shall be done so os to endanger any adjacent or other property or be harmful to any per son Any smoke emanating from such open burning shall be always controlled, so as not Io be a nuisance to adjacent or other pro­ perties or to be harmful to any person "(4) The open burning of leaves and other dead seasonal vegeta tion. if otherwise allowed shall always be attended and controlled by one or more persons No such open burning, if otherwise allow ed. shall involve such quantity of leaves or other dead seasonal veg elation os to endanger property, be harmful to persons or be a nui­ sance. The provisions of this sec­ tion regarding specified open bur mng shall not be construed to per mit the burning of materials other than leaves and other dead sea­ sonal vegetation commonly dispos ed of by bonfires on private proper »y Section 3 Ail ordinance* or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and they hereby ore repealed This or dmonce shall become effective upon its adopted Ayes All Noyes None ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED JACQUELINE CHERRY Village Clerk I hereby certify that the fore­ going is a true and complete Or­ dinance adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia at o regular meeting thereof held on the date first stated above and I further certify that public notice of Such meeting was given os pro­ vided by low JACQUELINE CHERRY Village Clerk (1-22) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 22. 1987 / Page 9 TK hangs onto first by blasting Lee 68-51 Middleville jumped off to an early lead and eventually crushed Wyoming Lee 68-51 last Friday to hang onto first place in the O-K Blue The win ups the Trojans" record to 6-0 in the O-K Blue and 8-1 overall. Hamilton is all alone in second at 5-1 while Godwin, which was upset Friday, falls to 4-2. The Trojans jumped to a quick 20-5 lead after one period and the game was alk hut over, said Middleville Coach Skip Prangcr. “I think so." he said. ’It was nice for every body to get to play, which hasn’t been happening lately We were fortunate to get off to a good start." Lee cut the halftime lead to 30-17 before Middleville outscored the visitors 21-14 in the third period for a 51-31 lead Doug Fox and Tim Mesecar both tossed in 12 points to lead Middleville, which had 12 people score. Randy Stickney added 8 points while Ross Sprague chipped in 5. Middleville hit 27-of-54 (50 percent) of its field goals and added 14-of-2l free throws. Lee hit just 14-of-70 (20 percent) of its field goals. Pranger. whose team reaches the halfway point in the O-K Blue season Friday, is content with its play recently "I think we’re improving." he said * ‘ We re doing a lot of things better I don’t know how strongly we rebound at times and we’ve had several peaks and valley s We need to be consistent, but these kids know how to win." The Trojans host Comstock Park on Friday before enter­ taining Delton, the ony team to have beaten Middleville, on Jan 27. TK wrestlers had a good week; go 2-1-1 Middleville's Pete VondenBroeck (at left) has lost his helmet but he stays in against a Kelloggsville wrestler. The Trojan wrestling team won two tied one and lost one this past week. On Jan. 13 the wrestlers defeated Plainwell 60-18 and tied with Wayland 36-36 but lost to Grand Rapdids Chris­ tian 33-36. Winning three matches were Wade Poland 112, Bryan Cooley 132. Two match winners included Jim McCrath 105, Jody Tyner 119, Mark Irwin 126. Don Peters 167. Terry Bowen 185 and Bruce Swanson 198. Also w inning one match were Tony Palmer 98. Delbert Craven 126, Rick Needham Heavyweight and Randy Allen Heavy. TK also won 12 of 14 J . V. matches for the night. On Thursday the Trojans played host to Kelloggsville and defeated the Rockets 49-22. Winning on pins were: Tony Palmer 98, Jody Tyner 119, Bryan Cooley 132, Don Peters 155. Jack Rosenberg 185 and Todd Kid­ der 138. Winning on decisions were Jim McCrath 105 and Pete VanDenBroeck 145. The Trojans season record now stands at 7-4-2. ‘ The wrestling team would like to thank all the wrestling alumni who returned to sup­ port the wrestlers. A special thank you to Jerry King and Dave Ahrens for their help. ” said coach Tom Lehman. Team depth was the key to the Trojan wrestling team winning the Union City In­ vitational last Saturday. The Trojans placed in 10 of the 13 weight classes including 7 wrestlers in the finals. The Trojans scored 160*6 pts. to 149 pts. scored by 2nd place Delton. Delton was ranked Continued on next page— Middleville's Doug Fox (at left) and David Elies outdistance a Lee player for a rebound in last Friday's 68-51 Trojan win. A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT HALF-MILLION DOLLAR FURNITURE SELL OFF CHOOSE FROM DINING ROOM BEDROOM MATTRESSES BOXSPRINGS SLEEPERS CURIOS OCCASIONAL TABLES •DESKS •ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS •SOFAS •LOVESEATS •WING CHAIRS •RECLINERS NO PAYMEN UN dEDS CH & BUFFET AND MUCH MORE NTEREST 1987 NO DOWN PAYM M PURCHASE WITH APPROVED CREDIT JOMS iCLINERS SSES BY iMMONS & BEAUTYREST TRATOLOUNGER RECLINERS BERNE & NORWALK SOFAS A LOVESEATS LA-Z-BOY MOTION SOFAS & SECTIONALS RICHARDSON DINING ROOM SUITES BLANCO FURNITURE SALES INC OLD US 131 & 124TH AVE.. SHELBYVILLE, Ml Don Peters (back) of the Middleville wrestling team does battle against a Kelloggsville wrestler. 672-5115-672-7913 HOURS: MON , THURS . FRI 9-8; TUES & WED 9-6; SAT 9-5 i �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 22. 1987 Caledonia wrestlers place second at Lowell The Caledonia wrestling team continued its fine perfor­ mances at both the J V. and varsity levels as both remain undefeated. The team traveled to Godwin High School Iasi Friday for another OK Blue showdown. The team won 41-22 and then placed 2nd at Lowell Invitational Rich Lintemuth and team­ mate Chris Kinne both wrest) ed well against two of God­ wins fine Grapplers and Pro udly lost; Lintemuth and Kinne then came on stronger at I>owell as Lintemuth won the championship and Kinne win 3rd in one of the toughest weight classes of the invitational. Brent Burns had one of the most exciting matches against Godwins Scott Miller in the II2 lb. division Their match was tied 0-0 going into the final period Brent then turned Miller for a 3 point near fall at the start of the 3rd period Miller responded with a 2 pt reversal The remaining seconds seemed like minutes as Brent held on for a 3-2 win At the Unveil Invitational Brent finished 4th by winning 2 and losing 2. Matt Bums. beat Chivas from Godwin 9-4 and wrestled well at Lowell as he captured the championship medal with a 9-3 win over Chad Sagen from Lowell. Keith TuBergen pinned Sean McCally from Godwin and placed 3rd at the Lowell In­ vitational Keith won 3 and lost 1 match to Banager 4-3. Mike Kidder was back on the rooster after recovering from the flu Kidder was back on track as he beat Stolieki from Godwin 15-1. At the Lowell Invitational Kidde won 3 out of 4 for a 3rd place medal with a 16-2 decision over Nagle from Cedar Springs. Troy Shane pinned Tingley from Godwin and placed 2nd at Lowell. Troy won 2 and lost a 3-2 decision to Gileda of Lowell in the finals. Cpt. Roger Wood upped his record to 31-0 with a pin over God­ wins Randy Small and another championships medal at the Lowell Invitational Roger Bent all three of his opponents including Matt Naufa from Lowell. Mark Rittenger pinned Chivas from Godwin in 1:24. Rittenger then moved to the Bowling League RESULTS From area bowlers— Thursday Midnight I Give Up 13-3. Mid-Villa Vice 12-4. H.M F.I.C. 12< Who Cares 10-6. No Names 10-6. 2 plus 1 7-9. Beer's 7-9, The Terminators 6-10. Free Ride 5-11. Spare Us 5-11. P.W.K. 5-11. Echo 4-12. High Series - C. Sprague 560. B Brace 521. D Sans 514. W Morgan 513. G. Smith 512. High Games - C. Sprague 212. G. Smith 206. B. Brace 203. D. Manni 200. Early Risers Meat Balls 7-1, Yoders 6-2, Our Village General 6-2. Pin Pointers 4-4. Blind Sandbag­ gers 3-5, Farmetts 3-5, Weebles 2-6. Happy Streekers 1-7. High (James - G. Hull 201. I. Yoder 189. J. Bush 183. M Bierens 181. L. Yoder 187. High Series-1 Yoder 511. G. Hull 488. L. Yoder 480. M Bierens 452. G. Buehler 447. Bowlerettes Monarch 17-3, Hastings Ci­ ty Bank 15-5. American Redecoration 11-9. Village Beauty Nook 10-10. Phil's Pizzeria 4-16. Seif & Sons 3-17. High Series - D Blough 508. P. Miller 490. W. Huss 487. E Brodock 486. V. Gillispie 485. High (James - P. Miller 183. E Brodock 179. V. Gillispie 178. D. Blough 177, T. NofTke 173. Wolverine League Gun Lake Inn 14-6. Caledonia Oil 13-7. Village Grocery 13-7. Purdum Con­ struction 12-8. Middleville Tool & Die 11-8. G&L Remodeling 9-11. Phill’s Pizzena 8-12. Hastings City Bank 7-13. Harrison's True Value Hdu 7-13, Sav-Mor 5-15. High (James - C McKeen 237. A Williams 234. B Leedy 224. S. Evans 223. J. Long 220. High Series - A W illiams 600. B Leedy 598. J. Long 582. C McKeen 559. S Evans 535. H McCulligh 534 Thursday Night Classic Garbow Real Estate 7-1. Doug's Auto Service 6Vi-l *6. Seif & Sons Chevrolet 6-2. Mar Poss 6-2. CkhxI Pal Farms 5-3. Task 5-3. Cascade Hook Improvement 5-3. Nor­ thern Equipment 5-3. Gavin Chevrolet & Buick 4-4. Brog's 4-4. Middle Villa 3-5, Simpson Industries 216-5W. Robertson Plumbing A Hing 2-6. Bender s Service 1-7. Thornapple Kitchen 1-7, Geukes Meat Market 1-7. High Gaines - D. Stauffer 233. D Stauffer 231. T Simpson 224. J. Huyck 217. P. Datema 216. D. Thiss 216 High Series - D. Stauffer 677. P Datema 617. R Doombos 599. J Dood 583. B Boyle 567, J Brinks 567 Thirsts Nite Men Pick One 7-1. Villa Bakery 7-1. Quinn's Sports 6-2. The New Guys 5-3. Pabst 4-4. American Homecraftors 4-4. Half Legal 3-5. Four Bangers 3-5, WFC 3-5. Surgon Grmd Her 3-5, Formula Real Estate 2-6. Scooters “65” 1-7. High Game and Series - J. Usborne 218-572. R Fink bemer 201-563. S Wiersum 225-533, D Brehm 540. J. Dtelman 529, M Mugndge 525, B Falconer 214-516. M Manner 510. D Owen 506. R Smke 505. J Vennstra 504 167 lb. weight class for the better of the team as Caledonia was going to be without the strength of their original starting 167 pounder David Gross against Lowell Rittenger wrestled well in the tough 167 ft) weight class and gladly won a 4th place medal behind some fine Grapplers including Grecbeski (a 6th place state finisher from last year) of Cedar Springs David Gross, was not feel­ ing up to par. gave it a good shoot against Godwin Thurs­ day night Gross did not wres­ tle at the Lowell Invitational as the flu got the best of him David is having a good year as his record is 20-9 Gross should be back in the line up for the match against Mid­ dleville Thursday Peter Crumback. an undefeated 10-0 J V wrestler, gladly accepted the chance to wrestle again in the varsity capacity at the Lowell Invitational 17-9. Peter entered the invitational with a 2-2 varsity record and also won a 4th place medal Peter pinned his first opponent in 1:33 and then faced the number 1 seeded wrestler his next match. That match lasted 45 seconds; however. Peter came hack and won his next match 11-5. picking up valuable team points for his co-wrestlers Mike Naughton lost a close match to Mike Gate of God­ win and then placed 3rd at the Lowell Invitational. Naughton won 3 and only lost a close 9-6 decision to a wrestler that won that weight class. Scott Gnass had an invita­ tional default against Godwin and a refuse default at Lowell Gnass was winning the final match of the invitational with a 6-2 lead when the referee stopped the match as the two wrestlers were getting a little aggressive late in the 3rd period. Caledonia defeats Comstock Park 72-52 Forward Bob Weaver scored 31 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to lead Caledonia to an 72-52 win over Comstock Park in O.K. Blue Conference play Weaver strung together 12 of his game-high total in the second period, and. after helping fight off a brief Com­ stock Park rally in the 3rd quarter, helped the Scots win going away. The win upped the Scots league record to 3-3 and their overall record to 5-4. Comstock Park, who was led by their guard Ryan Huber’s 17 points, lowers its record to 1 -5 in the league and 1-8 overall. Caledonia jumped out to an early 17-10 lead after 1 quarter and increased it to 39 to 26 after 2 quarters. Com­ stock Park jumped out to a quick 10-4 run at the start of the 3rd quarter, but after the Scots settled down they coasted the rest of the way. All 11 fighting Scots scored in the contest. Craig Mulder scored 10 points, Mike Walker added 7. Roger Hill and Todd Hooton added 5 apiece, and Todd Walma and Donn Bonzheim added 4 apiece. “Weaver was excellent, we won. and everybody played," exclaimed coach Jon Meerman observation of the game. "We lost a tough game Tuesday against Forest Hills Northern (56-51 O.T.) and I was worried how we’d come out and play” The Scots did come out to play and play they did. The Scots next game is against Byron Center next Fri­ day. Byron is the only team to beat Caledonia twice last year! Middleville wrestling, from page 9 10th in the state for class B. The Trojans managed only two championships in the finals. Bryan Cooley moved his season record to 25-1 by getting a pin and two deci­ sions on his way to the 132 lb. crown Bruce Sherd wrestling in his 1st tournament of the year upset the 1st seeded wrestler in the semi finals and than earned an 11-3 victory in the finals to win the 185 lb. championship. Five other T-K wrestlers made it to the finals earning 2nd place medals Wade Poland 112 lbs Jodv Tyner 119 lbs.. Mark Irwin 126 tbs . Don Peters 155 lbs . and Ran­ dy Allen, heavy weight. Terry Bowen wrestling at 167 lbs. placed 3rd winning 3 matches on pins Jun McGrath 105 lbs . and Bruce Swanson 198 lbs . plac­ ed 4th Wade Poland earn a pin in :37 in the semi final round of the tournament to become only the 3rd Middleville wrestler to get 100 wins in his career. While the Trojan Varsity was winning at Union City a 2nd team of T-K wrestlers were competing at the 9 team Olivet Varsity Invitational Claiming championships were Matt Durkee at 112 lbs. and Delbert Craven 119 lbs. Rick Needhem placed 2nd in the Heavyweight class Brad Shellenbarger at 98 lbs., and Pete VanDenBroeck at 138 lbs. and Jack Rosenberg at 185 placed 3rd. Also earning points for the Trojans were Chris Forsythe 126 lbs. Brian Osbun 167 and Steve Thompson 198 lbs. T-K scored 101 pts. to place 3rd behind highly rated class D Potterville and VanDcrCook Lake Three Man BASKETBALL WL L. 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In Memoriain IN ME.MORIAM In loving memory of our dear husband, father, grand father and great grandfather, Francis Haight, Sr. who was called home January 18, 1983. He worked so hard for us all He gave us all his love. For all the years we shared with him we thank our Lord above. For ever loved and sadly missed. Wife, Doris Dennis A Betty Jeanette & Buri Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren Lost & Found LOST: Male Beagle, Whitneyvillc and Parmalee area. Answers to Snoopy. Call 795-7584 Business Services PHOTO CLASSES for begin ners starting Thursday, January 29 at 6:30 p.m. Registration is $19.95. Inquire at R.A. Bass Photo, 795-9293, 111 S. Broad­ way, Middleville Real Estate FOR SALE: Middleville area 3.15 wooded acres, excellent building site, Thomapple Town­ ship, Garbow Rd., $16,000. Cash discount. Phone 940-0781 Jobs Wanted I HAVE ROOM for 4 children in my home located just east of Middleville on W. Stale Rd. 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Sixty five winners will be selected on the basis of academic per formance, involvement in extra-curricular activities and need for financial aid Caledonia news, continued from page 6 Wednesday when Mr Ed (Gerry) Herman was laid to rest at the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. The luncheon was prepared by a ladies guild in the church basement hall. Marian Gehl had been suf­ fering from a bad cold. She’s much better, but now their son Richard has caught a cold. The family of Iva Langkamp wish to express their deepest thanks and ap­ preciation to all those who ex­ pressed their sympathy and kindness of the time of the passing of their dear son and brother. Ronald Langkamp, and his wife Carol. Mr. Forrest McLemthen was admitted to Blodgett Hospital this week Monday for eye surgery. We wish him well. Blanche Ftnkbeiner is a lit­ tle under the weather and is staying with Mr and Mrs. Gordon Martin until she’s back on her feet again. Hope she feels better soon. Mr and Mrs Hugh Kegerreis called on Miss Wilma Tagg in Allegan. Sunday afternoon It seems that everyone has been taking it easy and not do­ ing much, probably slaying away so as to not catch any unwanted “bugs”, like the flu You are invited to slop in and say “hello" and to meet our superintendent Bob Myers at three "Get Acquainted Cof­ fee Hours" hosted by Board President Russel Harmdink. The first to be held on Tues­ day, Jan. 20 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Board Office on Main Street The <xhcr two will be on Feb 17 and March 17. The meetings will be held prior to the regular Board of Educa­ tion meetings. Sounds like this would be a good time to not only meet the new superinten­ dent but to maybe take in a board meeting Next Sunday, the Youth Choir at Caldoma United Methodist Church is to sing On Jan 29, Caledonia Elementary’s Student Council will sponsor a family roller skating party, so come on dads and moms, dust off those skates and come see if you can Mill stand up on them I have two girls who are busy putting the finishing touches on their arts, crafts and science fair projects. The fair will be held Feb 23. If you have anything to add to my news just give me a call and I’ll gladly add it. Mrs Nancy Sutterfield, from Sanford visited her father, Ralph Gehl at Grand Rapids Metropolitan Hospital. She spent a couple of days with her mother and visited her mother-in-law, Mrs. Sut­ terfield, in Wayland. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 22. 1987 I Page 11 Whether you've got a growing young family ... Or are settling down for your golden years... 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MAIL TODAY | Send my subscription to: | NAME __________ __________________ | Aooet&s I cm _____________ _ ----------- --------------------------- SlATt zte ____________ I Local Subscription Rate $6.00 Per Year | Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Counties $10.00 Year » Phone 795*3345 �Page 12 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 22. 1967 Possible plant closing leaves Middleville shocked Continued from page 1 in the world Brown said Bradford-White and Rheem officials feel the acquisition would not lessen competition, but rather "make the market extremely pro competition and good for the consumer." Brown said the Justice Department normally challenges a proposed acquisi­ tion only when such a merger would give an acquiring com­ pany HO to 90 percent of the Justice Department to have “gone public in its issuance of press releases " “ (The disclosure by the Justice Department) has created a hostile environment in the Middleville facility , the Middleville area and possibly within the courts." Brown said. Following the news article in the Press Saturday. Michael R De Luca. Bradford-White s chief executive officer and chairman of the board of market. Rheem s bolds about 20 percent of the water heater market. Brown said. He said that it was ‘highly unusual" for the Justice Department to challenge a merger in a “concentrated" market such as the water heating industry , where there are only four manufacturing distributers nationally and on distributing regionally Brown also said it was “highly unusual" for the directors, flew to Middleville from Pennsylvania for discus­ sion with the plant's executives. Richard Milock. president of the manufacturing corpora­ tion in Middleville, then issued a letter to plant employees this Monday In the letter, he stated that “what Mike DeLuca and I really want you to know is. Bradford-White will con­ tinue to operate There is a good chance there may be no sale at all Whatever happens, the plant will not be closed on January 30 or July 30 or at any time in the near future. “Of more importance than the lawsuits ...is our ability here in Middleville to con­ tinue to operate competitive­ ly... We’ve got to keep pull­ ing together in the same direction. . . 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Examples of minor health problems that may be treated as a Pennock After Hours Urgi-Care patient: skin scrapes minor burns earaches cough colds flu ... minor sprains/strains small puncture wounds sore throats nausea/vomiting other minor conditions When you arrive ... Your medical problem will be assessed by a nurse and you will be treated by a physician. Should your problem be more serious then you suspected, you will be treated as an Emergency Department patient, not as an After Hours Urgi-Care patient. All Emergency patients will be seen and treated first. We will accept cash, credit card or insurance coverage 9 IT J i PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green Street Hastings, Michigan 1-616-945-3451 Personal...Professional Progressive 1 r rr r 1! ill 1 r ! T 1"H TTT ■Til tion of closing the Middleville plant. He also felt the suit should not have been filed in Grand Rapids, and said there was no (Jan.30) timetable scheduled for the acquisition. He said he would continue to keep the employees posted of “significant*’ developments “as soon as they occur." John Scott, senior vice president of Bradford-White's corporate headquarters in Philadelphia, said ““were shocked that the Justice Department arrived al this decision, especially since no other water heater company in the industry opposed the acquisition." Milock said Bradford White has shown a profit over the last five years and “ has put much of the profits back in the Middleville plant The acquisition of Bradford-White is valued at $30 million Bradford White is reported to have had $93 6 million in sales in 1985. Rheem is reported to have total revenues in 1985 of $834.7 million. Roger Anderwelt. an at torney with the Justice Department's anti trust divi sion, Tuesday denied allega lions by some Rheem ex ccutives that a Justice Depart ment attorney was trying to “get back at them’ over an old price-fixing case In 1979, according to published reports, several water heater firms, Rheem and Bradford White included, were charged with price fixing by the Justice Department After trials in the matter Rheem and Bradford-White were acquitted of the charges, but one Rheem executive had already pleaded no contest to price fixing charges prior to the trials. The Justice Department al torney who lost that 1979 case against Rheem is purportedly the same one working to get the Bradford White/Rhccm merger stopped, Rheem of­ ficials said. But Anderwelt of the Justice Department said none of the attorneys working on the pre­ sent suit were involved in the previous case, and called the allegations "patently absurd and ludicrous " "The only reason the case (is being brought) is because we feel (the acquisition) would raise prices to the con­ sumers of water healers." Anderwelt said Anderwelt said Rheem of­ ficials "stated unequivocably to numerous (justice) depart ment officials that the plan was to close the plant and move the production to a Rheem manufacturing facility." Anderwelt said the case was filed in Grand Rapids because this area is "the site of the Brad ford-White plant and is clearly an appropriate place to bring the wit.” He said his department in­ cluded information about the possible plant closing in its complaint because such infor­ mation may aid in getting a preliminary injunction stopp­ ing the sale of the company “We can’t keep relevant statements out ot our com­ plaint. ’ Anderwelt said in answer to Rheem s contention that the plant closing disclosure created a hostile environment in the community. “The Department of Justice acts as an enforcement agen­ cy,” he said “We can't keep facts from the public.” � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-01-29.pdf 5fd1f1fcddde44485f2e45e2e8f039e7 PDF Text Text JA29W 121 S. CHURCH STREET and News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia No 4 — Jonuary 29. 1987 Middleville. Michigan 49333 117th Year/Twenty Cents Bradford-White breaks off negotiations with Rheem by Kathleen J. Oresik A collective sigh of relief could be heard throughout the Bradford White Corp, and on the streets of Middleville last Friday when it was announced (hat the company had broken off negotiations with the pro­ spective New York-based buyer. Rheem Manufacturing Co The U.S. Justice Depart ment contends that if the sale had gone through. Rheem planned to close the Mid dleville plant that employs 650 people Despite the halt of negotia­ tions. officials of UAW Local 1002 hope that members don't get loo comfortable about the sale of the plant being call­ ed off In a statement issued to employees Friday. Richard Milock. president of the manufacturing plant in Mid­ dleville. said he and Michael DeLuca. Bradford-White's chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors, with the Board of Directors have decided not to sell the company at this time. UAW 1002 President James Thompson Greg Rairigh Ace Abbott Milock said that decision was reached in light of Rheem s intention to close the Mid dleville plant Milock also cautioned employees saying. “While Bradford While is strong to­ day, the question is how long can we remain so*... And although we have called off the sale, the real problems here at Middleville still exist." Milock went on to say that Bradford-White's manufac­ turing plant is not operating as efficiently as other water heater manufacturing plants. He said it’s not just the company's labor costs — but lower efficiency that are hur­ ting the plant. "We need everyone's cooperation if Middleville is to remain a viable manufac­ turing facility in Bradford White's future." he stated. John Bush “The opportunities arc there. It’s up to all of us to cooperate, work constructive ly and be realistic as we go forward. We must recognize Norm Noviskey (hat the future is now up to all of us." he said Bradford White employees were wearing big smiles Fri Bradford White, cont page 12 Hastings man dies in accident Middleville gets Postmaster by Kathleen J. Oresik A temporary shift in assignments has moved Dick Jackson, tour superintendent of the Grand Rapids Post Of­ fice. to the position of acting Middleville postmaster Mid dtevilte’s Postmaster Nancy Barrett will become acting postmaster at the Grandville Post Office Jackson will be assigned to Middleville for three months and Barrett will be assigned to Grandville for six months Jackson, with over 20 years of postal service, said the United States Postal Service regularly relocates its employees as part of a training program He said this is usually done Postmaster, cont. page 2 Donald Wymer's car sits across M-37 as firemen work to clean up the wreckage. by Kathleen J. Oresik A Hastings man died on his way to work Monday in an accident just north of Middleville. Killed was Donald Wymer. 33. of 2621 Maple Grove Road. Hastings. The accident occurred at about 6:15 am on M-37 approximately 2'6 miles north of the village. A Ford pickup driven by JoAnn Marie Burdick of 2105 Brook Street. Middleville, traveling south, crossed over the center line and struck the northbound Datsun station wagon driven by Wymer, the Barry County Sheriff’s Department reported. The sheriffs deputies said Wymer was dead at the scene when they arrived Middle's ille Police Chief As part of the postal service s training program Middleville Postmaster Nancy Barrett acquaints Dick Jackson Middleville s temporary postmaster with office procedures. Boyd Cain said he received a call at 6:24 a m and he im­ mediately contacted the Barry County Sheriff s Department Cain said Wymer was still alive when he arrived at the scene at 6:27 a m. “I requested the help of all available emergency units All measures were taken to save Wymer but the attempts were futile." Cain said “Wymer was pronounced dead at Pen nock Hospital " The sheriffs report said that Burdick was wearing a seatbelt and was treated and released at Pennock Hospital. Hasting man, continued page 2 Sav-Mor is robbed Following last Tuesday's robbery in Middleville, police are cautioning lottery ticket venders to carefully inspect instant lottery winner tickets Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cam said that $200 in coms and 20 to 50 instant lot­ tery tickets were stolen from Sav-Mor supermarket on 1045 N. Middleville Road Cam said winnings should not be awarded to anyone bearing a winning ticket stamped with the Sav-Mor agent's number. He said Professional Phar macy, located in the same building, was also broken into Tuesday , but no drugs, mer­ chandise or cash was taken. The thieves enterd by break­ ing the window between the stores, he said Cam said fingerprints were lifted from a flashlight, a strip of aluminum siding and a large piece of glass where the building was broken into. He said the prints have been sent to Grand Rapids for a possible match up Cain said the case is still under investigation. �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 29. 1987 Hastings man dies, continued from page 1 The front end of the Datsun station wagon driven by Donald Wymer was demolished. Denny Parker, center, discusses possible ways of getting his 1976 Jeep Wagoneer out of Gun Lake with friends Les Lynema, right, and Wayne Westendorp. Parker’s vehicle, which he says "won’t start now because it’s flooded," fell through the lake while he was pulling some children on a sled near the Allegan County State Park. The Ford pickup truck driven by JoAnn Burdick crossed over the center line, cousing the accident. Wymer was iiot wearing a sealbelt, the report said. The report said that it is believed drinking may have Contributed to the accident. The accident is still under in­ vestigation and no criminal charges have been filed against Burdick. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Everett Ray officiating. Burial was in Dowling Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Wymer moved to Hastings as a child and graduated from Hastings High School. He married Connie (Adams) Childers and was employed at Concord Metals Co. in Grand Rapids. He is survived by his wife. Connie; a step daughter Glen­ da Sue Childers of Dowling; three step sons. Allen Ray t'hilders. John Leonard Childers Jr. and David Wayne Childers, all of Nashville; his mother. Mrs. lone Wymer of Hastings; three sisters. Mrs. Alvin (Nancy) Morgan of Nashville. Mrs. Larry (Susie) Dinger of Muskegon and Judy Wymer of Hastings; seven brothers. Charles Wymer of Nashville. Richard. Ronnie. Howard. Roy. Timothy and Phillip Wymer, all of Hastings. Richard ]. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 The.SunandNeuis Mb. UJM »4?tM P.O. Box B / Phone 795-3345 HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 The Sun and Naurs *as founded in 1870 and is pub lishad weekly on Thursdays Second class postage is paid at Middle* ilia. Michigan 49333. Member of Michigan Press Association. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Counties Published by The Hastings Banner, Inc. $400 $10.00 Postmaster, continued from page 1 when there is a need to fill a vacancy and there is a threemonth lag period before a new replacement fills the position. Barrett spent two years as a management trainee in Grand Rapids, then became acting superintendent in Sparta and Zeeland before assuming the position of postmaster in Mid­ dleville in 1985. She said approximately 98 percent of all promotions are made from within the service. “Employees are given the opportunity to gain a higher level of training and additional knowledge of the postal ser­ vice and bring this knowledge back w ith them and apply it to their (respective) jobs.-’ she said She said Jackson will also assume all the financial aspects as postmaster in Middleville. As a superintendent in Grand Rapids. Jackson oversees 250 employees and is responsible for seeing that all incoming mail that enters Grand Rap ds and associate offices handling the 493. 494 and 496 zip codes (which in­ clude Traverse City) are dispatched to the respective associate offices tn a timely fashion daily Although Jackson has assumed the duties of a small town postmaster before, he says he's looking forward to the experience once again It s interesting to >ee the end product of the work done in Grand Rapids and to see what the associate offices are doing.'' he said Barrett says she hopes her experience will broaden her perspective in regard to her Middleville yob. The dome light of this Jeep stayed on for two days after falling through the ice on Gun Lake, alerting snowmobilers of its presence. The vehicle, owned by Denny Parker of Gun Lake, must be out of the lake today or the Department of Natural Resources will extract it and bill Parker. Oh no my jeep’s drowning The rear tire of a Jeep Wagoneer fell through a patch of thin ice on Gun Lake, early Sunday and within a short time water had filled the vehi­ cle and covered its hood. The owner of the vehicle is now faced with the dilemma of removing the Jeep from the lake. The Department of Natural Resources has given him until Thursday to get it out. The owner and driver of the vehicle. Denny Parker of Pat terson Road. Gun Lake, said he was driving his Jeep on Gun Lake and pulling some children on a sled when his rear tire got stuck. When we saw water surfac­ ing around the Jeep we got away and just watched it go down. Parker said. Allegan County Sheriffs said a wrecker was unable to pull the Jeep out since it was a quarter mile off shore. They said a helicopter service was called, but the owner didn't want to pay the exhorbitant fee of $ 1,500 an hour to get it out. Parker said the helicopter service estimated it would be a two hour job. "That’s double the value of the Jeep. It’s only worth about S600," he said. Parker had divers trying to put air bags under the Jeep Tuesday. That didn’t work, he said, so now we’ll be trying to put filled inner tubes from tractor tires under it to float the Jeep to the surface, he said. We’re looking for a cable long enough to reach it. he said. "If that doesn't work, our only alternative will be to cut a trench to shore,” he said. Parker said the DNR told him he would be responsible for any costs they incurred if they had to remove the Jeep. Park rangers are advising people not to drive cars or trucks on the lake. fVILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE^ Notice of Public Hearing Sun & News Classifieds Call. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be conducted by the Middleville Planning Commis­ sion at its meeting to be held on the 16th day of February. 1987, at 7:30 p m . at the Village Hall. 118 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan, to consider the request of Mr James Robertson, 8200 Crane Rd.. Middleville Michigan, for rezoning the proper ty described below from C-1, General Business District to PMF, Planned Multiple Family District The legal description of the above mentioned pro­ perty is as follows: Lots 1,3.4.5 & 6 of Block 82 of the Village of Mid dleville, according to the recorded plat thereof. Written comments concerning this application may be filed with the Village Clerk, at the Village Hall, or persons wishing to address the Middleville Planning Commsission directly may attend the public hearing. Ph: 795-3345 MIDDLEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 29, 1987 / Page 3 Local woman’s artwork takes 2nd place at state quilt show After hour* of hand stitching and hand-quilting. Betty Ward's quilt called "Stars in the Pines" took first runner-up at the state quilt show in Grand Rapids. "Can I cry?" was her response when she was told of her winnings at the Barry County Fair Board meeting last Thursday night Ward, of Caledonia, will receive a check for $200 from the Coca-Cola company which sponsored the January competition at the Michigan Association of Fairs and Ex­ positions gathering at the Am­ way Grand Plaza Hrrtel “Stars in the Pines", made of pine green, burgundy and ivory-colored matenai. was the second quilt Ward has made by hand, she said. She has been sewing since she was a teenager and began making quilts about six years ago. she said "Quilting is an exacting project.' she said "Everything has to be exact — the cutting, the matching, the stitching — or everything is off. She said she put several hundred hours of work into the quilt and. because she put so much time into it. plans to keep it in her home where she will "just enjoy it. " She said she likes pine trees and had wanted to make a pine tree quilt for a long time "1 like pine trees and thought, sometime I d like to make a pine tree pattern When I saw that material." she said. "I thought it would be good for a pine tree quilt. "Everyone who makes quilts is always two to three quilts ahead in planning." said Ward Prior to placing at the state show, she took second place at a quilt show in Three Rivers sponsored by the Centerville Fair She belongs to the West Michigan Quilt Guild and the Caledonia Star Quilters. Betty Ward with her “Stars in the Pines" quilt. Presented on February 14 Comet will direct Grand Rapids Symphony's Barry County Valentine Tribute performance Catherine Comet, music director of the Grand Rapids Symphony, will lead the or­ chestra in a St. Valentine’s tribute to Beethoven and other composers when the Sym­ phony performs in Hastings on Saturday. Feb. 14 The Valentine’s Day con­ cert. sponsored by the Thornapplc Arts Council of Barry County, will be held at K p.m. in Central Sctxxil Auditorium, located on S Broadway in Hastings The musical selections for the performance have been specially selected for the Sym­ phony's performance here, said Sue Drummond, arts council vice president and concert chairman. And the music will be recognizable to the audience, she added. Director Comet has a twoyear contract, underwritten by the Steelca.se Foundation, with the Grand Rapids Sym­ phony. She comes to Grand Rapids from the Baltimore Symphony, where she was associate conductor. In addi­ tion to conducting many of the Symphony's concerts, she was artistic director for educa lion programs and responsible for much of the Symphony's outreach activity. Prior to her post with the Baltimore Symphony. Comet was an Exxon Arts Endow­ ment conductor with the St Louis Symphony for three years, conducting subscrip lion, chamber orchestra and pops series concerts and the yearly Missouri lour. She was also the artistic director of the St. Louis Symphony educa tion scries of Young People's Concerts and “Kinder Con­ certs’ ' and was music director and conductor of the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra. Comet has studied with some of the most illustrious teachers of our time. At the age of 12 she was accepted to study with the renowned Nadia Boulanger in Paris. At 15, she entered Juilliard where she earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in orchestral conducting in three years She continued her studies with another French master. Pierre B<»ulez. which led to engagements as guest conduc­ tor of the BBC Symphony. Subsequent guest conducting engagements included the Detroit Symphony. Minnesota Orchestra. Utah. Omaha. Pasadena and San Diego sym­ phonies. Interlochen and the American Symphony Or­ chestra in New York Comet gained her first pro­ fessional conducting ex­ perience as house conductor of the Pans Opera s national ballet company where she was offered a life contract. While her husband, sociologist Michael Aiken, was teaching and serving as associate dean at the Universi­ ty of Wisconsin-Madison. Comet became conductor of the University of WisconsinMadison Symphony, the posi­ tion from which she was selected for the Exxon Arts Endowment Conductor Pro­ gram in 1981. Her husband is now the dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. They have a 10-year-old daughter. Caroline. As music director of the Grand Rapids Symphony. Comet is responsible for ar­ tistic supervision of all ac­ tivities of the orchestra and its component ensembles. General admission tickets for the Feh. 14 concert are $6 per adult, and $3.50 per student or senior citizen. Reserved seating tickets are $10 each and include ad­ mission to a pre-concert wine and cheese reception at the Episcopal Parish Hall in Hastings. Tickets may be purchased at the door or at the the Barry Intermediate School District office. 202 S. Broad­ way, or at Music Center, both in Hastings. Catherine Comet, conductor of the Grand Rapid* Symphony, will lead the orchestra in a Valentine* concert in Hastings Saturday, Feb. 14. THERE SHOULD BEAN Groundwater quality is focus of meeting Fanner* and others con­ cerned about groundwater quality may wish to attend the 1987 winter irrigation educa­ tional meeting co sponsored by the Michiana Irrigation Association and the Cooperative Extension Ser vices of Michigan and Indiana “Our Hidden Resource Protection of Water Quality and Quantity for Irrigators" is the theme for the meeting, which will run from 9 am. to 3 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Quality Inn in Coldwater The meeting will focus on how water quantity and quali ty will affect agricultural ir­ rigation in Michigan and In­ diana and how groundwater contamination has already oc­ curred in Wisconsin. Gary Jackson, an agronomist with the University of Wisconsin, u ill tell bow Wisconsin is dealing with nitrate and pesticide contamination of groundwater Titles of other sessions include “En­ vironmental Quality Concerns from the Farmer's Point of View" and “Will the Recom­ mendations of the Great Lakes and Water Resources Plann­ ing Commission Affect Your Use of Water for Irrigation?" The cost of the program, which includes lunch, is $8.50. Deadline for preregistration is Jan. 29. Send registration fee to Natalie Rector. Extension field crops agent. Calhoun County CES. Room 12. County Bldg . Marshall. MI 49069. For more information, call Rector al (616) 781-0784. Wild bird study, photography classes offered to youth A photography and a wild bird study w ill be taught Mon­ day. Feb 2. at 7 p.m at the Community Building in Hastings All sessions are open to any youth that are in­ terested in these project areas Beginning photography will be taught by Enc Hoffman Ail interested youth are to br­ ing a camera, film and recent pictures you have had Cut 'n Curl Salon 795-9787 4700 M-37, Middleville Men, Women and Children Night appointments available developed. For more informa­ tion on phuMographv call Eric at 852-9080 The wdd bird study will in­ clude Bring Back the Bluebirds " project. Par­ ticipants will make two bluebird houses, one as a woodworking project, and another for coiiectmg informalxwi on bluebirds tor a con­ servation subject Participants will also learn to identify dif­ ferent birds This will be taughi by Holly Steiner For more information call Holly at 795-7168. Quilting will also be offered io anyone nir re si cd Call Emily VanMatre. at 795-7168. if you are in­ terested m quilting IN YOUR FUTURE Don’t be confused by the new Federal Tiix Regulations! You have until April 15,1987 to open and contribute to your 1986 Inch victual Retirement Account and receive tax credits on your 1986 Federal Income 'Rix return with offices in Caledonia and Dutton. MEMBER FD IjC Stop in soon and we'll tell you what your options are! �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 29 1967 Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL How about our winter! It s cold but we still have beautiful sunshine Catherine Cisler was happi­ ly surprised this week when her daughter Virginia Hen­ nessy flew in from Washington to be with her Not much change in her health as yet We are praying for you. Catherine. Clarke and I had Sunday dinner with the Springers at Delton Always a good time with that family. Gertrude Higley spent the week-end in Grand Rapids with daughter Mary We called on Walt and Lou LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Meyers at Battle Creek Mon­ day What a snowstorm we got into south of the Creek! Had lunch w nh them then bur­ ned home There was no snow here. Clarke and I attended .the Heritage Club potluck Wednesday evening at John and Norma Velderman’s. Glad to see Art and Ann Ke­ nyon with us again June Tungate and Esther Kelley had Sunday dinner at Schehe s (former Sizzler) on 44th Street Bernardine and Harry Reaser attended Ashley 's bir­ thday party at “Show Biz" Saturday with Ashley's parents Gtxxi food but oh! so noisy. Kids love it. Sunday afternoon guests of June Tungate were Robert and Lea Allen from Grand Rapids. We attended COA Friday There were 22 present that day Why don't you visit us too. Faye Freman will have the program Jan 29. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN-CATHOLIC CHURCH Traditional Episcopal Service Using 1 928 Prayer Book McCann Road in Irving Sunday Services...... -...................„.... ...... 10:00 a.m. ror further information call 948-2101 ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH WeM Mini Street. MiJJkville Father Walter L. Spillane Sunday Mass... 11:00a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.‘Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship .... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School ® 45 a m Sunday tylurrunx Worship...................................... 11:00a.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St ' The Church where everybody is somebody... ... andlesus Christ is Lord" 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 600 pm 7 00 p m 708 West Main Street 1000 am 1115am 600 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Rev. Donald Heydens Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ............. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass................................. 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School................... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship............... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8669 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service Morning Wonhip 1100am Sunday School 9 45am Sunday t vening Worship 6 00 p m All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 9 45 a m 11 00 a m 9 30 a m Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor Rev. Gil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 Rev William Dobson. Pastor MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Rev. Gary Wiley Rev. Robert Gerke Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday t vening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Vic Kaleta, Asst. Pastor Sunday School ..........................................................9 45 a m Sunday Morning Worship Service......................... 11:00a.m. Sunday Evening Service...........................................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer. ........................... 6:45 p.m. Phone Wayland 792-2889 Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............9:45 a m. Sunday School....................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................................ 7:00p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade) Wed., 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship. .Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 Rev Wayne Kiel Pastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education Glenna Geneva Cooper HASTINGS Glenna Geneva Cooper. 71. of 107 W Grant St.. Hastings died Thursday. Jan 22. 1986 at Pennock Hospital. A Memorial service was held Sunday. Jan 25. 2 p.m at the Girrbach Funeral Home with the Reverend David B Nelson, Jr. officiating Mrs Cooper was bom on July 2. 1915. in Hastings, the daughter of Glenn and Ethel (Moon) Robinson She graduated from Hastings High School in 1931 and attended Wright's Acadamy of Cosemetology in Battle Creek She owned and operated a beauty shop in Nashville and worked for Beauty Bov of Hastings for six years and Marys Beauty Shop of Hastings for five years retiring in 1983 Mrs Cooper is survived by two sons. James C. Babcixk of Middleville, and Forrest C Babcock of Lansing; one daughter. Mrs. Janet K Ke nyon of Law ton. Oklahoma, five grandchildren ^nd two nieces. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County COA Lester C. Curtis MIDDLEVILLE Mr. Lester C. Cun is. 82. of Mid dleville died Friday. Jan. 23. 1987 at St Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids Funeral and committal services were held II a.m. Monday. Jan. 26 at Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Rev. Carl Staser officiated. Mr. Curtis was born September 5. 19(34 in Spr­ ingport. the son ot Rev. George P and Lillian (Prickett 1 Curtis He was employed as a painter. He is survived by a sister. Mrs Mabel Betts of Mid dleville an«.i one nephew State Rep. Bender favors mandatory testing of Michigan inmates for aids Legislation requiring the state Department of Correc tions to test all incoming prison inmates for AIDS is needed, according to a Barry County state lawmaker who said the problem in state facilities will continue to grow. State Representative Robert Bender (R-Middleville) is preparing to introduce a bill in the Michigan House calling for mandatory tests The lawmaker introduced a similar bill in the 1985-86 session. “I’m pleased to see that the Corrections Department has started to recognize the merit of testing inmates for AIDS,” Bender said. “These tests protect the prison population and corrections personnel from unnecessary exposure to the deadly disease. “While random testing is a gixxl start, I think it is im­ perative that we make the tests mandatory.” Bender said that last year alone more than 5,400 in­ mates were released into the community and that should be a concern to public health officials. “Prisoners are in a highrisk category for AIDS as many have engaged in homosexual activity or taken drugs intravenously Since the overwhelming majority of those who carry the AIDS virus are infectious, but are unaware they are infected, it is common sense to alert them and counsel them on how to avoid transmitting the virus to others.” he said The Cor­ rections Department already draws blood from each new inmate at the reception center. Since other tests are already performed, why not routinely perform the AIDS antibody test?” Estimates by the state Department of Public Health indicate that by 1991, in Michigan alone, there will be 3.6(X) cases of AIDS and as many as 350,(XX) citizens may be carrying the AIDS virus. “AIDS will continue to be a major public health concern in the general public and in state facilities. The AIDS problem in our prisons needs to be ad­ dressed in a bold and effective manner and the first step should be mandatory testing of prisoners,” Bender concluded Advertise to your local customers. Call the ‘SUN & NEWS’ at 795-3345 »jfMtfwiAiywiAitAitniintKwini w mt w vu w rw wwi F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan. D.D.S. FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOUHS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... 1st Service 8:30 a.m. •2nd Service 11:00 a.m Church School 9^5 a m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 OBITUARIES If you would like your church’s Directory information listed call 795-3345 for more information 795-9277 - IN MIDDLEVILLE — Insurance and Medicaid Accepted J �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 29. 1987 / Page 5 Menus given for senior citizen meals Wednesday, Jan. 28 - Polish Sausage. Au Gration Potato. Brussel Sprouts. Assorted Roll & Noodles. Marg Milk Thursday. Jan. 29 - Beef Stroganoff. Green Beans. Peas & Carrots. Whole Wheat Bread. Marg . 2% Milk. Citrus Sections Friday, Jan. 30 BBQ Chicken. Potato Gems. Cole Slaw. Baking Powder Biscuit. Marg 23 Milk. Fresh Grapes Monday, Feb. 2 - Baked Pork Chop Baked Potato. Cheesy Spinach. Assorted Roll. Marg . 2% Milk. Pink Applesauce Tuesday, Feb. 3 - Hot Roast Bced/Sand/Gravy. Whipped Potato. Carrots. Marg.. 2% Milk. Ribbon Salad Dessert. Events Wednesday, Jan. 28 Hastings Shopping/Smg along/Crafls. NashvilleQuilting Jan. 29 Shop pi ng /Bingo/C rafts Nashville- Bingo. Fridas. Jan. 30 - Hastings-Pop Com Middleville Faye Freeman to sing and play guitar Monday. Feb. 2 - Hastings Social Security/Crafts. Wiwxlland -Cards/Gamcs I Tuesday. Feb. 3 - Hastings— Puzzles Meal are available for those over 60 years of age. and spouse even if under 60 Sug­ gested donation for Con gregrate meals is $1 with food sumps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 3 p.m. one day in advance for reserva­ tions Meals are served at Hastings-120 N Michigan Ave. Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday, and Friday Nashville-Masonic Temple Monday. Tuesday. Wednes­ day. Thursday &. Friday Delton-Faith United Methodist Church Monday. Wednesday, and Thursday Middleville-VFW Post. Monday. Wednesday. & Thursday Woodland Eagles Club Monday. Wednesday. & Friday Home Delivered Meals are available at Extra Cost. Special Notice Faye Freeman will be at the Middleville Friendship Center al the VFW Post on Thursday. Jan 29 to sing all your favorite songs. Make your reservations now. Caledonia dance team gets 1st The Caledonia Dance Center Competition Team traveled to Chicago on January 16. 17 and 18 to per­ form in a regional dance com­ petition sponsored by Dance America. Inc Winners of the first place trophy m the junior small group division are Knsten Connelly. Cara Errair. Col­ lette Eckelkamp. Kelly Audi. Amy Cravero. Kelly Pratt and Cari Corrigan. In addition. Kelly Audi of Caledonia received first place honors in the senior solo division for a up routine Other awards in­ cluded second place trophies for a junior duo up routine and a senior trio jazz dance. These girls will dance in Kansas City this July and hope to win the National Dance America title and $1,000 award. Outstanding sr. program sought The Office of Services to the Aging (OSA) has begun its search for the 1987 Michigan Project Independence Award Nominee. This annual honor, the third such tribute, is awarded to one Michigan senior service program whose “Counselor Corner by Bernie Weller ThornnDole Kellogg Kellooa Middle School Counselor Thornapple (Information in this article is taken from the pamphlet Coping With Your Inatten­ tive Child by Samuel J. Nichaniin, M.l). and James Windell, M.A.) At the core of most learning problems is inattention and difficulties with concentra­ tion. Yet. children with attn- tion deficit disorder are often not properly diagnosed or treated. Here are comments parents often make: "For years we've been go­ ing from one expert to another trying to find out what's wrong with our daughter. Although she seems bright. NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN Well folks, my phone was on the blink again My son Dave tried to fix it so I could at least call some of you. but no go. He said that it was a sealed unit in the handpiece BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 A Iso Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 114 Mile E of Whitney.lie and he couldn't touch it. So I will have to get your news next week. 1 hope A&T sends me a replacement phone soon. Some of you may say. how about using your upstairs phone. I could have used it. that is true But don’t forget about the Super Bowl My hubby expected to watch it. Ms Sunday night gabbing on the phone for three hours ir­ ritates him to no end. let alone my doing it where he couldn’t hear hue football game So that was the way the hall bounced this week Have a good week’ BROKERS 9790 Cherry Valley 891-9219 Ready to buy a new home or sell your present home? Ca LU WARD 795-3723 Winners of the first place trophy in the junior small group division are (fron left) Kristen Connelly, Cara Errair, Collette Eckelkamp, Kelly Audi, Amy Cravero. Kel­ ly Pratt, and Cari Corrigan. she can’t keep her mind on her school work and doesn’t com­ plete written assignments. When we work her at home, she can somehow do woi 1 she can’t complete at school.” “I have a four-year-old boy who has excess energy, is noisy and aggressive. He wants friends, but other children are scared off by his behavior. He is in trouble at his nursery school for con­ flicts with other youngsters, relatives and friends are fed up with his behavior. I've had him examined by two doctors who tell us he's just a normal boy who is bright and active. But. what do we do?” These children are Atten­ tion Deficit Disorder (ADD.) youngsters, who have not been recognized or diagnosed. Too often parents, particularly mothers, are made to feel responsible for their child’s overactive ag­ gressiveness. inattention and scholastic inadequacies. A D D is not always easy to diagnose The symptoms are often more noticeable when a child enters school, at which tune he or she is confronted with classroom rules and both parental and teacher expecta­ tions for academic success. There are two general types of Attention Deficit Disorder: ADD. WITH Hyperactivity and ADD WITHOUT Hyperactivity. A D D without hy penc­ il* icy is much more difficult to detect because such children frequently work below their capacity al school Reasons for their poor performance are not obvious These children are often accused of being lazy. emotionally up>et or disturbed, or "daydreamy.” Sometimes children w ith A D D symptoms, especially hyperactivity, are sa*J to be reacting to home and family problems Next week. Recognizing Attention Deficit Disorder. services best enhance and pro­ mote the dignity and in­ dependence of the seniors it serves. The area from which nominations are being ac­ cepted this year is mental health under the categories of prevention, supportive and treatment services. Two men­ tal health service programs may be nominated by each of the 14 local Area Agencies on Aging, according to a criteria set forth by OSA. The up to 28 nominees are then evaluated by a select review committee comprised of aging network represen tatives. The deadline for submission is Feb. 12. 5 p.m. Mental health agencies interested in being considered lor nomina hon should contact their k*cal Area Agency on Aging ANTECKI’S Income Tax Service 528 Main Caledonia 891-9404 Long Forms $15 February 2nd HAIR WE ARE For total Hair Care Standing: Deb Frey, Marcia Bennett & Barb Thorne. Sitting: Judy Sloan Introductory Specials for February! Haircutssl00 off Permanents '300off Frostings or Sun Streaking 53°* off HAIR WE ARE 102 N High Street, Middleville P a11 7QE OQ/ZQ Vdll / 7 �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 29. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA C=S> NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST The roads can be quite slip­ pery More than once in my travels this past week I found myself fishtailing on slippery roads Luckily I haven't put myself or anyone else in the ditch yet. I don’t enjoy winter driving Last Tuesday I met Lois Drayton. Barb Waite and Eva Engle for lunch at Mr Fables After lunch we did a little U M W business and discussed the upcoming book of events. Have you seen Kris Emer­ son’s basketball scoring record? Fantastic! She’s MSU’s all time leading scorer with 1.382 points and only needs 10 more rebounds to overtake Spartan's career leader Jackie Carter (859). I don't think that will be a pro­ blem for Kris She’s poetry in motion It's a boy. for Joycelynn Vredevoogd. Congratulations' On Jan 21 Caledonia elementary schools' 5th grade classes traveled by bus to De Vos Hall for a symphony con­ cert. During the concert photographs of area students' art work were projected on a screen behind the symphony orchestra Those from Caledonia who had their art work projected on the screen were: Brad Harmon. Susan Grevers. Shanda Nagel. Paula Hackney. Matt Postma. Denise Mercado. Matt DeGood. John Rogers. Christine Whitten. Tnsta Frantti. Jill Ayers. Wendy Cizauskas and Brigitte Stephen Good work students Caledonia elementary schools' art teacher. Mrs. Trent, is in need of egg car­ tons. She would appreciate all the cartons that you can Opireull •IUi Gun Lake Family Medicine and After Hours Clinic 12850 Chief Noonday Rd., Wayland, Ml Phone 792-6243 Hours Mon Sat 9 a m. to 8 p.m.; Sun. 10-5 Appointments Taken - X-Rays - Lab John Lemke D.O., Family Practice Gary L. Doublestein, D.O., After Hours Clinic Coordinator L Audrey Alflen, Office Manager trrtm—nrrv^r-r--nnrr--r Professional or Retail Space for Lease Iec^'eVeLoFiJeNT 792-9133 Dr. Michael G. David /Announces office hours for the PRACTICE of PODIATRY Medical & surgical treatment of the foot Located within the Gun Lake Family Medicine Bldg. I 12850 Chief Noonday Rd , Waytand at Gun Lake Call 792-6243 for Appointment J. SERINI, D.O. and A. COATES, D.O. Now accepting patients for GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE Stomach intestine 6 liver disease Located at 12850 Chief Noonday Rd collect. It is time again for Caledonia's kindergarten round-up. If you have a child who will be 5-years-old by Dec I. please contact the elementary school in your area. They will be glad to talk to you. This February a great game should take place at the high school gym. The Detroit Lions will be playing basket­ ball against the Caledonia High School coaching staff. Aren't the Detroit Lions a football team? It will be in­ teresting to see if our coaches can “practice what they preach" and to see if football players know what to do w ith a basketball All in all I predict a packed gym at 7 p m. on Feb 19. Get your tickets now to assure yourself a seat at the game Tickets are available through the Caledonia High School Athletic Department What is an unbirthday? It’s what your mom cooks up when you’re 7-years-old and your birthday is in July and you never had a birthday party where you could invite your friends from school. Thats what Shirley Soest had on Saturday Jan 24 Seventeen of us went roller skating (12 of us were 2nd graders) for two hours Then we came home, not to ice cream and cake, but to Bar-B-Q’s. brownies and cookies. Everyone had a good time, in­ cluding me I was even able to walk when I got up Sunday. Thanks Moms for letting us do this and for the unbirthday presents Shirley received. Sunday. Jan 25. George and Ginmc joined the Richard Soest family for dinner and to spend the day George and Rich enjoyed a walk through (he mall looking at boats. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Kegerreis called on Mr. and Mrs. Maurice McBride in Hopkins Sunday afternoon. Our condolances to the family of Mrs. Anna Brunsting, 50. of Kentwood, especially her sister and her husband. Louise and Walt Walters of Caledonia on the passing of their sister. Dr. Ron Stegehuis’s mother was hospitalized at Metropolitan last week. He stopped in for a few times to visit Ralph Gehl also. Perhaps some of you former “Caledonia Elevators” women bowlers remember Wesley and Viola Blazen. Thelma Gehl said Viola was on her team years ago Our condolances to her on the death of her husband. Wesley. 74. Jan. 19 at Bayonet Point. Fla Funeral services were at New Port Richey Immannel Lutheran Church. Congratulations to Robert and Linda Kloosterman. Michael and Deborah Deppe. Jack and Linda Ward, parents of new baby boys, all of Caledonia, also to parents of baby girts - Nick and Lori Barlow, and Steve and Tammie Nanminga. all of Caledonia Lester and Peg < Stanton i Gallagher w ill celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Jan 31 at the Knights of Col­ umbus Hall in Lansing They celebrated w ith a dinner party and band Our congratulations to (hem Dorothy Fmkbeiner and Thelma Gehl enjoy these cold evenings by playing “Argen­ tina" and "23” cards Mrs Merle (Doasj Heim zeknan's daughter-in-law is at Metropolitan Hospiul Our best wishes to her Ralph and Thelma Gehl’s great-grandson, who is also Bertha Thurkettk and Glenn and Beatrice Miller s greatgrandson. Mitchell James Miller, will be one-year-old on Jan 31. He lives with his mom and dad Mr and Mrs Mitchell Joseph (Laurie) Miller and bnxher Cory in Charleston. South Carolina Grandparents are Nancy and Lenn Sutterfield the state of Sandford and Jerry and Sallie Miller of Wyoming. Retired Rev. Shromberg. 66. from the Caledonia Luthem Church underwent surgeries last week at Metropolitan Hospital We wish him the best of health. Jim Gehl hosted Monday evening dinner for his mom. Thelma; sister Nancy Sutter­ field and nephew Bob Gehl at the Harvest House. Everything was super’ Miss Cammi Walcott of 84th St. is now a nurse at Metropolitan Hospital Thelma Gehl said she stopped at Ralph's room to say "Hi" to her. Thelma brought Ralph home last Thursday after his second surgery in two weeks. Bob and Jean Langkamp left Iva's home and flew home to California last Wednesday. Mrs. Etta Timm's sister. Doris Barrick. 75. of Lehigh Acres. Fla., passed away Jan. 14. She had been ill for some time. Our condolances to the family. Etta and friends. Last Tuesday night Larry and Marcia Gehl. Carol Boy ink, Dan Cook and Fr. Don Heydens stopped in to visit Ralph Gehl at Metropolitan Hospital. Jim and Thelma visited in the daytime. Mr. Don Fischer suffered a stroke and a heart attack last Tuesday while in Florida. It hasn't affected his speech, on­ ly one side They live in Palmetto but he is in the hospital at Bradenton, our best wishes to him. Margaret Martin said Orne Martin (staying in Florida) isn't feeling to par. Take it easy. One. Thelma Gehl has several cake pans and jello dishes from the Langkamp funeral on her east porch. If you haven't picked yours up look for one with your name on it on her porch, some are w ithout names Larry and Marcia Gehl had dinner Friday evening at Mar cia's brother's. Harold and wife's home in Grand Rapids, to celebrate Harold's birth­ day. Belated birthday greetings to him! The Ralph Gehls received a letter from grandson Rodney Miller in England where he is stationed with the U.S. Air Force. He hasn’t had much time for vacationing. They are busy setting up office there He's hoping next month he can see the sights. Last Sunday Margaret Stan ton invited Grace Seery. Myr­ tle McCarty and Thelma Gehl to her home for a lovely din ner and a few games of Euchre. All had a nice time. Tom Stanton celebrated his 94th birthday Jan 18 Happy birthday to him Dick and Bev McCarty went to Florida where Bev at­ tended computer school, after which they enjoyed a week in Nassau together. Grace Seery will celebrate her 90th birthday Jan 31. Our best wishes to her. May she have many more. Congratulations to Ken and Jan Poll of Caledonia who celebrated their silver wed­ ding anniversary, on Jan. 26. Miss Julie DuPont, bride­ elect. has been honored at several showers this past month. Mrs Emily Mokma hosted a shower for her Sun­ day afternoon. Jan II Mrs. Marlene Willshire with cohostess Nicki DeVries had a 6:30 supper and shower for her Tuesday evening. Jan. 13 at Mrs. W illshire's home on Noffke Drive Monday even­ ing Mrs Ellen Idema and Kim Beck had a personal shower for Julie at the home of Mrs Idema Saturday morning. Jan. 24. the Hulst aunts from Holland and Zeeland gave a bridal shower and coffee for her at Van Raalties Restaurant in Zeeland. Julie is to become the bride of Wayne Mokma Saturday evening. Feb. 7. at the Peace Reformed Church, with dinner reception follow ing at the Marriott Inn in Grand Rapids The couple are planning a Caribbean cruise Mr. Leonard Welle has been moved to Kent Com munity Hospital We wish him a speedy recovery. Kim and Kyle VanPortFlect spent the weekend with grand ma and grandpa (Mr and Mrs Ernest Shook) New dentist joins Yankee Springs Dental A new dentist. Joyce G. Bayma-Jilek. D.D.S.. has joined the staff of Yankee Spr­ ings Dental Gun Lake area. Dr. Bayma-Jelik. a Birm ingham. Ml native and youngest of six children, is a graduate of Marian High school. She earned a degree in German and English from the University of Michigan and did undergraduate work dur­ ing her junior year in Greiburg, West Germany. Joyce G. Bayma-Jilek DDS She returned to U of M to receive her degree in den tistry. Working as a volunteer dental assistant at the Detroit Rehabilitation Institute during high school sparked her in­ terest in becoming a dentist. She and her husband, Joe, were married during her sophomore year in dental school. Joe majored in educa­ tion and plans to substitute teach in the Kalamazoo area this year. Following graduation (nan dental school, the couple worked with handicapped children at Hay Cliff Health Camp in Big Bay, just north of Marquette for eight weeks They then worked as an associate in Houghton Lake, Michigan. The couple enjoys tennis, cross-country and down-hill skiing and golf Dr Bay ma Jilek is interested in meeting area residents, and is especial ly interested in treating children. Dr Bayma-Jilek joins the staff of Dr Frank A Kokmeyer. She will be work ing with him and Dr Margaret M Martlew. Yankee Springs Dental is located at 12715 Chief Noon day Road, in the Gun Lake Area T-K Community Ed offering semester II enrichment classes Thomapp'e Kellogg Com­ munity Education is offering the following enrichment classes for Semester II of this year; Feb. 2 through Feb. 26 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.. Stretchercise classes at the Middle School Create a Country/Victorian hat on Feb. 25 from 7 p.m until 9:30 p.m. This class will be held at the Middleville High School with Mary Spenser as the instructor “Planning for a comfor­ table retirement" seminar conducted by IDA American Express representatii.es on March 10 from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the High School A Mini Glass Workshop will be held on March 11 &. 12 from 6:30 until 9:00 at the High School. Learn to cut glass and make a two color 8x10 stained glass panel In­ structor Shar Evans invites you to join in the fun Create a Lacey Heart wail decoration and a Potpourri Hoop on March 12 from 7 un til 8:30. Instructor Marge Mathias extends a welcome to all interested people. Self Psych Hypnosis to Stop Smoking. March 17 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Mid­ dleville High School Self Psych Hypnosis for Weight Control, March 17 from 8:30 until 10:30 p.m. at the Middleville High School. All classes have fees. Some classes require you to bring supplies. Call the Community Educa twin Office for registration and information. Office hours are Monday through Friday. 9 a m. through 4:30 p.m. The number to call is 795-3397. W. SCOTT McKEOWN Certified Public Accountant FISHER & McKEOWN CPA’s 500 Edward Street Middleville, Mich Tax, Audit & Management Advisory Services Phone: 795-7927 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 29. 1987 t Page 7 Middleville holds off Comstock Park 76-61 to remain in first Middleville’s basketball team will gladly accept a se­ cond half of the season much like the first. The Trojans remained all alone in the O-K Blue top spot last Friday with a 76-61 con­ quest of pesky Comstock Park The win upped Mid dleville’s record to 9-1 overall and 7-0 in the league With Hamilton's game at Godwin snowed out Friday, the Tro­ jans increased their tenuous lead to IY? games over the runnerup Hawkeyes (8-2. 5-1). Byron Center at 5-2 and Godwin at 4-2 shouldn’t be counted out of the title picture yet. said Pranger. as the cur tain closed on the first half of the O-K Blue schedule "I think Godwin will have something to say about the ti­ tle." said Pranger, who noted with Friday s snowout. God­ win and Hamilton would meet twice in the last two weeks of the season “Byron Center is hanging close too and I don't know that Godwin isn’t out of things As for Friday's 15-pomt victory over Comstock Park, the Trojans led only 17-16 after one period and 31-28 at the half. The Colts’ Ryan Huber scored all 12 of his team's second period points and had 16 at the half Pranger said the controlling of him tn the second half was a key to the game ‘“We did a better job on him and everybody else." noted Pranger "We were able to press more effectively and run up and down the floor.” Huber, an all-O-K Blue selection as a sophomore last year, finished with 22 points Middleville outscored the visitors 20-10 in the third period for a 51-38 lead. Doug Fox led Middleville with 23 points and 12 re­ bounds Randy Stickney add­ ed 12 pints and Tim Mesecar 9 points and 7 rebounds The Trojans, as usual, were given a lift from their bench with David Elies scoring 12 points. Jeff Page 6 and Bill Goodman had 5 assists. The Trojans shot 43 percent (27-of-63) from the floor, but one of the differences of the bailgame came at the free throw line where Middleville was 22-of-31 as compared to 9-of-l4 for Comstock Park. Middleville hosts Delton, who handed the Trojans their only loss 55-54 in overtime back on Dec. 9. tonight and then travels to Hamilton on Feb. 3 Middleville's Doug Fox (52) tries to get a grip on the ball in the Troians* 76-61 win last Friday. 4iins<I JANUARY SPECIAL 90 DAYS SAME AS CASH Ends Saturday, 5 p.m. at BLANCO FURNITURE Middleville Jayvee grapplers take a first at Greenville Middleville J.V. travelled to Greenville on Saturday. Jan 24 to compete in a J.V. tournament Overall the Trojan w restlers did very *cll. taking 1st in the 119 weight class was Delbert Craven Delbert won 4 mat­ ches on his way to the 1st BILLIES BEAUTY SALON “On the Lake’’ 556 S Shore Dnre Gree' lake Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RUSSELL, OWNER 25 rfARS IN THE SAME iOCATtOh place metal Taking third for TKH were Man Durkee at 112 and Chris Forsythe who won 4 of the 6 matches taking 4th for the JV's were Troy Palmer. Jack Rosenburg and Petri uyorkmen EVERYTHING IS OH Lehikoineu. Other JV wrestlers who won matches were Josh Berg. Pete Van Den Brueck. Scott Chapman. Chris Ayers and R*ck Needhman. I Mont*!* Middleville JV basketball 10-0 with Friday night loss The Middleville J V basketball squad upped its record to 10 wins agamy 0 losses last Fnday night by defeating Comstock Park 53 to 33 Doug Mesecun had an outstanding game with 18 pts 9 rebounds and 5 steals Dirk - SHELBYVILLE - °Possible)toMake Room For Our° Middleville's Brion Verlinde (44) scores o basket against Comstock Park. Straten took game rebounding honors with 12. while Mike Buotherton chipped in with 12 pts. and 4 assists and Todd Sprague also added 4 assists. The JV's have two tough games coming up at Godwin on Fnday. and at Hamilton on Tuesday Free Delivery $500) 672 5115 or fOuer RicUrix* HOURS /Li»< Stra»olo««t*r M , Th.. F 98 T , W 94 Sat 9 5 BLANCO FURNITURE I ' shdby vilk mi Old U S 131 & 124th Ave �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 29. 1987 Fig. 1 School District No. 8 Modem Down Memory Lane... with— Norma Velderman Part One of a Series: The beginnings of the Ritchie School in Yankee Springs Twp. students meant the school was NE ’4 to Calvin Beach on Nov. 5. 1872. except for Vi closed for that year Then TK Agricultural Rural School was acre on S.E. comer - N 8 rods. W 10 rods. S 8 rods. E built about 1931 and the an­ nexation of the rural country 10 rods to place of beginning This was the first mention of schools in various areas began. 1 believe Muri Streeter any land set aside for the school that was District No. 8 said Ritchie School came in and called Ritchie School for about 1936 In 1946. the TK Agricultural Rural School Bill Ritchie who owned the adjoining land. I have no signed a quit claim deed. Then in 1948. Stewart Rigler sold definite date as to when they the school and land to the built the school state They then tore down the I then searched in the wooden school. Allegan and Barry County If any of you have any more History Book, page 518. and found. “The first meeting of facts, stones, or dates to add the School Inspectors of the to mine, please do I would Yankee Springs Township certainly appreciate getting as was held April 29. 1838 at the complete a story of Ritchie Yankee Springs Tavern The School as is humanly possible. I’m including a list of all the officials being John Miles. Seth Lewis and Nelson Com­ families whose children at­ an At a meeting held May 8 tended Ritchie School from 1885 to 1896. along with a following nine school districts complete list of all children were organized.” It proceeded to list the exact and their ages for those years. locations by sections of all So. if any of you had any nine school districts. We’re relatives attending and would only interested at this time in like more details, call me. Family Names of Ritchie District No. 8. page 519, School Students from “District No. 8 to include sec­ 1885-1896 tions 19. 20. 21. 28. 29. 30. Allen. Bacon. Baird-Beard. 31. 32 and 33 in Town 3 Bowen. Briggs. Brooks, (Yankee Springs Township). Bush. Cornell. Doud. Duffy, See accompanying map. Township maps to pin point Ellsworth. Finehout, Griffeth. Figure I. the general area of the Ritchie Gruner. Hall. Haberly. Har­ These were the first boun School. daries set up in 1839. There ding. Harrington. Holley, In I860 there was no school were no schools at that time Japhet, Lewis, McKane, shown. and population and land given Munger. Murphy. O’Conor. In 1873. 1895 and 1913 the would determine the exact Powers, Prosser. Raymond, school was depicted on Sec. Ritchie. Sensiba, Skutt. Spr­ location and name of the 28. SW '4, NE '4. school. That would change inger. Streeter. Stuart, The Barry County Abstract over the years as the student Thompson. Walbert. office gave me the following population shifted. But they Wheaton, Williams. facts A Richard Harvey sold School Terms and Dates stayed generally in the same 40 acres. Section 28. SW '4, Teachers area. Sometimes the lack of Winter Term - -Mir Nov. 30. 1885-Mar 19. 1886. 16 wks. Hattie EnE E J dinger; Nov. 9. 1886-Mar. ft r23. 1887, 16 wks. Hattie ML Brainard; Nov. 21. 1887-Mar 1888, 16 wks.. Flora McCullum; Nov. 19, 1988-Mar. 8. 1889. 16 wks.. Ethelwyn Whaley; Dec. 25, i 1889- Mar 15. 1890, 16wks.. Wm. H. Smith; Nov. 24. 1890-Mar. 13. 1891, 16 wks.. 1 r * * • > Florence Baird; Dec. 7, ( T A; IbjRig p »** ; J 1891- Feb. 25. 1892. 16 wks.. Lattie Honeywell; Dec. 5, 1892- Mar 24. 1893, 16wks.. Louis F Hall; Nov. 27, 1893- Mar 2. 1894, 14 wks.. Louis F. Hall; Dec. 3, 1894- 1895. 13 wks.. Clara 1860 Yankee Springs Twp. Fig. 2 Fleeming; Nov. 18. It’s fascinating to me that when I start to work on a history project, minor details keep catching my attention. The Ritchie School project is an example of what I mean. When Zada and Don Kemmey gave me the teacher s daily record book from Nov. 30. 1885 to Oct 31. 1896. I began to notice these things: I When and where school started; 2. List of family names attending during those dates; 3. Difference between their school terms and our modern school terms; 4. Different spelling of the Beard. Bciard and Baird family with identical first names Different families?; 5. Changes in roads in the school area from I860 to I960. 6 Various recollections; and 7. Duffy or Jesuit cemetery I search my I860. 1873, 1895 and 1895 and 1913 Yankee Springs. BS Li. 3 nF1 1895- Mar. 6. 1896. 16 wks.. Mattie Crookston; Sept. 7, 1896- Oct. 31. 1896. 8 wks., Lizzie A. Ritchie. Summer Term May 3. 1886-Sept. 2. 1886, 16 wks.. Florence Williams; May 16. 1887-Aug. 12. 1887. 12 wks.. Savia Hatton; Apr 9. 1888-July 13, 1888. 14 wks., Flora McCullum; Aug. 5. 1889-Sept 27. 1889, 8 wks.. Elsie LaPrad; Apr. 14. 1890- July 3. 1890. 12 wks.. Florence Baird; Apr. 27, 1891- July 17, 1891. 12 wks.. Don Putnam; May 9, 1892- Sept. 5. 1892. 12 wks., Mark Ritchie; May 1, 1893- July 25, 1893. 11 wks., Mattie Norris (Diptheria); Apr. 30. 1894-June 22. 1894. 8 wks., Louis F. Hall; Apr. 15, 1895-June 21, 1895, 10 wks.. Louis F. Hall; Apr. 20, 1896-June 11, 1896. 8 wks., Lizzie A. Ritchie; (Just 6 wks.. Willis Lewis drownded Jan. 8. 1897). They used to say they hired men teachers for the winter term, but Ritchie School hired a large percentage of women teachers. Their school terms were different than our modem ones. They had a winter term that started usually the last weeks of November and end­ ed sometimes in March. The summer term usually started the last of April or the first of May and went for various lengths of time from June through September. The school terms. I believe, were set up to accomodate the far­ ming. growing and harvesting seasons The winter terms had more older boys and girls, who were needed on the farm and in the house during the growing and harvesting period. Sometimes you would sec some boys and girls attending the winter term who were 18 or 19 years old. Your country school was an eight grade school. Their older age only meant they were needed at home and so could only attend during the winter. Not that they could not be promoted. Living was hard and every hand was needed. Very few of the parents had ever gone much further than the fourth grade because their help was needed at home. The winter term usually ran 16 weeks and the summer term any where from eight to 16 weeks, depending on the harvest. For example, 1 can remember some school vacations declared in the Country School for potato digging. I’m sure that is why there was no school after plowing and plan­ ting time in the spring and the summer term started after that heavy rush was over. When the children could be spared they attended school. When the parents were young, the only education available was the cosily 1895 Yankee Springs Twp. Fig. 3 See. Don Hieshetter for a... SUPER DEAL DON HIESHETTER on a... NEW '87 FORD CAR or TRUCK or a SHARP Late Model Used Car or Truck Duthler Used Cars of Caledonia 9595 Cherry Valley (M-37) • 891*9226 private schools Then when the American “’free” schools came in, some parents, as young children, got to go just a few years. So. when free public education came by law. most of their parents made sure that one of the first things set up in their pioneer com munity was a school They wanted their children to have what they never had. an education. So they would let them go when the home labor permitted it. Beard Beiard Baird One of Edna Briggs Lewis' family was Beard I believe it was her grandmother. So I called her and asked her about the different spellings. She said she thought it was two different families. Norma Streeter Hudson also thought it was two different families. I then researched my census records. I found the following in the 1850 census: 416-424 Baird. John 45. male, farmer Ireland; Baird. Margaret 47, female Ireland. Baird, David 14. male Ireland, Baird, Mary Jane - II, female Ireland; Baird, Archilbald 9, male Ireland. From the census I would say: Baird, John was born 1805, Baird, Margaret was born 1803; Baird. David was born 1836; Baird. Mary Jane was born 1839; Baird, Archibald �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 29. 1987 / Page 9 Caledonia wins Delton tourney; beats Trojans in dual The Caledonia wrestling team advanced its dual meet record to 15-0 with a 59-12 shut out over Middleville dur­ ing their OK Blue Conference dual last Thursday. The lone 12 points that Mid­ dleville did obtain came from forfeits Rich Lintemuth started the momentum for the C W T. with a pm in 1:25 Lintemath's side kick Christopher Kmnc followed with a technical fall over Jim McCrath a fine Grappler in the 105 lb. division Middleville's Wade Poland received a forfeit at 112 to give Middleville 6 points Matt Burns added 5 more points for Caledonia with a 16 4 decision at 119 lbs. Caledonia was without the strength of Keith Tubcrgcn. one of Calcdomas finest Grapplcrs Tubergen was not allowed to wrestle because he violated a curfew rule last Fri­ day Mike Kidder wrestled in Tubergens absence for one of the most exciting matches of the night. Kidder picked up his II pin and 15th win by pinning Irwin in 3:10. Troy Shane wrestled in Mark Olivers absence and at 6:30 pm. (just prior to the picked up 6 more pts. w a pin J.V. matches). The C.W.T. in :58 seconds Cp<. Roger varsity wrestlers, and all Wood followed with a pm in wrestlers and their parents will be announced at approx­ I 49 Co-cap(ain Mark Rittenger picked up his 14 pin imately 7 p.m The Caledonia wrestling over Don Peters in 1:43. David Gross was back in team and coach James Maxim the lineup and ready to w nestle travelled to Delton High again David did not waste School on Saturday. (1-24-87) any time as he pinned his op­ for another 8-tcam tourna­ ment Caledonia easily beat ponent in 1:04 Mike Delton (a state rated team) as Naughton continued adding Caledonia won the champion­ the points to Caledonia w ith a 6-0 decision Scott Gnass ship trophy. Keith Tubergen. Roger (A/K/A Gness. Gross. Gnaso.. . .) won a 7-1 decision Wood and Scott Gnass won championships over Bruce Swanson a strong Rich Lintemuth. Brent Grappler from Middleville. Bums. Mat Bums. Mike Kid­ Mike Dragoo. a 235 pound der. Troy Shane. Captain heavyweight, continued to Mark Rittenger and Mike show his improvement by ad­ Naughton all won second ding Caledonia's final 6 points by pinning his opponent in place medals. Mike Dragoo won third 1 12. Coach Maxim thanks place and David Gross won everyone that attended the meet. There was a full house 4th in the tough 167 lb. division. attendance. Every Caledonia wreslter This Thursday is parents came home with a medal. night at Caledonia. The CWT will wrestle Com­ Caledonia had 10 wrestlers in the championship finals. The stock Park for a OK Blue C.W.T. is 15-0 in dual meets Conference meet show down The CWT J.V. wrestlers and has placed ahead of 56 schools in tournament action. and parents will be announced Caledonia girls gymnasts perform well in state meets [hiring the weekend of Jan 10. the girls competed in the Capital City KIP Invitational with over 2(M) gymnists com­ peting in two sessions. In the Jr. Division Beth Jousma placed second in bars, vault, beam, floor and all around Tara Manning placed fourth on floor and beam and fifth on bars, vault and all around In the Childrens Division Lori Wiseman took first place honors on beam, fourth on floor and fifth all around. Stacey Dever placed sixth on floor. Special Olympics Winter Games to be ‘biggest yet’ More than 750 mentally im paired children and adults w ill participate in the 1987 Michigan Special Olympics Stale Winter Games, making this year’s event the largest yet “We have more housing space this year so we could make more room for an extra 150 athletes and their coaches.'' said Lots Arnold. MSO Associate Director. “We are delighted to be able to offer this experience to so many more Special Oly mpians “ The event takes place Feb. 10 - 13 at Sugar Loaf Moun­ tain Resort in Cedar The special olympians will com­ pete in snowshoeing, speed skating, figure skating, alpine skiing and nordic skiing The special oly mpians come from all over Michigan, hav­ ing first completed a season of training and competition at the local level. Athletes spend the first full day of the winter games in training sessions and time trials. Opening ceremonies kicks off competition Wednesday evening with competitive events running all day Thursday and Friday morning. Closing ceremonies wraps up the event late Friday morning. The olympians train in track and field, aquatics, gym­ nastics. bowling, alpine ski­ ing. nordic skiing, figure skating, speed skating, volleyball, basketball, soccer, poly hockey, softball, tennis and weightlifting. Winter sports are part of a year round program of sports training and competition for the mentally impaired offered through Michigan Special Olympics. For more informa­ tion. contact the program's state office at 127 Rowe Hall. Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant. Mich.. 48859. phone 517-774-3911 GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS OF WEST MICHIGAN. INC. Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE - 795-7625 124 East Main St., Middleville. Ml 49333 In this meet Beth Jousma and Lon Wiseman scored high enough to qualify for sec­ tional meets The following week the girls travelled to Stevensville and again showed that their hard work had payed off. In the Jr. Division Beth Jousma placed third on floor and beam and all around and fourth and seventh on vault and bars respectively. Tara Manning placed sixth on vault and fifth on floor. In the Children’s division Lori Wiseman continued her fine performaces with a third place finish on vault fourth on floor eighth on beam and sixth all around. Stacey Dever con­ tinues to show her fine tumbl­ ing ability with a sixth place finish. The girls will continue com­ peting up until April with the Slate meet being held in Saginaw. Trojan 7th graders up record to 6-2 The Middleville 7th grade basketball team upped their record to 6 w ins and 2 defeats with a 40 to 31 victory over Hastings The Trojans were led m scoring by Ryan Mellhouse with 15 pts.. Bob Jansen with 8 pts and Dave Sherwood with 7 points. On Jan 16(h the team defeated Lee 39 to 26. Ryan Mellhouse again led the scor­ ing with 14 pts Rob Hunt. Dave Lehman and Mark Harcek eauh added 4 pts On Jan Sth the Trojans traveled to Kelioggsville and defeared the Rockets 32 to 19. Dave Lehman scored 6 pts. Bob Jansen - 5 pts . Rob Hunt - 4 pts . Dave Sherwood - 4 pts. and Dan Kamphuis - 3 pts The 7th and 8th grade O-K Blue Basketball tournament is held at Middleville this year The first "’th grade tournament game is w uh Godw in Friday . Jan 30th * 4 pm Caledonia's Troy Shane (left) mokes a move on Middleville s Todd Kidder dur ing the Delton Invitational which was won by4he Fighting Scots lost Saturday. Trojan 8th graders beat Lee 41-34 The Middleville 8th grade basketball team defeated Lee Friday 41-34. The victory im­ proved their record to 4-3. The first quarter saw the Trojans jump to an early 10-5 lead. As the second quarter progressed the Trojans put the game away by outscoring Lee 14-0 to take a 24-5 halftime lead. The second half saw the Trojan bench playing most of the time against Lee’s starters. Lee was then able to outscore the Trojans during the third quarter 12-6. The fourth quarter saw Lee continue to cut into the Trojan lead. With the Trogan lead cut to 4 points and Lee in control of the ball, the Trojan starters were forc­ ed to re-enter the game. They then held Lee scoreless and put the game Ice skating rink open, supervisor needed Sharpen your blades and sl­ ing your skates over your shoulder; an ice skating rink has been established at Calvin Hill Park. The Middleville Jaycees and the Village Department of Public Works have set up a genuine, old-fashion ice skating rink for community use. The tennis courts at Calvin Hill Park have been hosed down to provide a smooth, solid ice arena for hours oi* skating fun. As always, the park is open until 10 p.m. There is still the need for an adult to supervise the rink area. For more information about this paid position of supervisor, contact Mr Kit Roon at 795-3385. In the meantime, parents are encourgcd to accompany their children and join in the fun of old-fashioned ice skating. The Middleville Jaycees and the Village Department of Public Works invite everyone to have a fun and safe time at the Calvin Hill Park ice skating nnk Get results with Sun <S News CLASSIFIEDS Phone 795-3345 away. Scoring for the Trojans were Jason Pranger - 16 pts.. John Schieb - 8 pts. and Kirk Schieb - 4 pts. The 8th grade basketball team also lost a close game to Hastings 28-25. The loss evens their record at 4 4 Hastings held a 10-9 half time lead. The third quarter saw the scoring increase as each team scored 10 points with Hastings still holding the slim I point lead, going into the fourth quarter they were able to outscore the Trojans 8-6 to put the game away. Scoring for the Trojan* were Jason Pranger - 16 pts ami John Schieb - 7 pts The B-team also lost a close game 32-31 in overtime The Trojans were outscored in the overtime 7-6 as Hastings won the game. Scor ing for the Trojans were Jamie Paine 12 pts . Bob Flikkema 6 pts and Mark Bowin 4 pts Bowling League RESULTS From area bowlers— Thursday Night Classic Seif & Sons Chevrolet 10-2, Doug’s Auto Service 916-2'4, Garbow Real Estate 9-3, Good Pal Farms 9-3. Task 8-4, Cascade Home Improve­ ment 8-4, Brog’s 7-5, Mar Poss 7-5, Gavin Chevrolet & Buick 6-6, Middle Villa 5-7, Northern Equipment 5-7, Simpson Indutnes 3 '4-8'4, Robertson Plumbing &. Htng. 3-9, Bender's Service 3-9, Thornapple Kitchen 2-10, Geukes’ Meat Market 1-11. High Games - H WalkerK. Morgan 226. J Chambers 224, R. Finkbemer 223, T. Simpson 215, W. Brodock/B. Boyle/T. Bower­ man 213. High Series - D Stauffer 578, L. Ferguson/W. Wright 577. K Morgan 573. T Bowerman 564, P Reaver 562. Bow lerettes Hastings City Bank 19-5. Monarch 18-6, American Redecoration 14-10, Village Beauty Nook 11-13, Phil s Pizzeria 7-17, Seif & Son’s 3-21. High Series - D Blough 485. R Neal 479. E Brodock 474. T Cooley 472, C Haight 469 High Games - T. Cooley 193. C Haight 191, B. Kim me! & G. Meancy 188. B Taylor & D. Blough 177, W. Huss 173. Thirsty Nite Men Quinn’s Sports 10-2, Villa Bakery 10-2, Pick One 8 4. Pabst 7-5. The New Guys 6-6, WFC 66, American Homecraftors 6-6, Four Bangers 5-7, Formula Real Estate 4-8, Surgon Grind Her 4-8, Scouler s “65” 3-9, Half Ixgal 3-9. High Games and Series M Lesick 235-578, L Savedge 221-562, R Finkbiner 238 552. J Usborne 546, H Frost 202-534, F Purdum 521 B Potts 512, K Sears 510 B Batson 506. N Gardner 500. Wolverine League Gun Lake Inn 17-7, Caledonia Oil 16-8, Purdum Construction 15-9, Village Grocery 14 10. Middleville Tool &. Dre 13-11, G&L Remodeling 10-14, Hasting* City Bank 10-14, Phill’s Pizzeria 9-15, Harrisons True Value 8-16. Sav-Mor 8-16. High Games - C McKeen 246, C Eggers 223, B Heath, D Hubbard 214, D Law 214 High Series - C McKeen 584. S Hanson 577, H Lindemulder 557, V. Ritenburg 547. C. Eggers 534. �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / January 29. 1987 Whether you've got a growing young family ... 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MAIL TODAY Send my subscription to: name _______ ________ _____________________________________ ADOKESS CITY _________________________________________________ STATE Z* Local Subscription Rate $8.00 Per Year Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Counties $10.00 Year Barry, Kent, Allegan Co. Phone 795-3345 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 29. 1987 / Page 11 McFall ‘Students of the Week’ announced CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Each week, teachers and students select six students of the week representing each of the six grades at McFall Elementary School in Middleville This week's Students of the Week are: David Williamson, kindergarten; Sarah Lucas, first grade; Ryan Olthousc. second grade. Ixah Dodd, third grade; Jennifer Dykstra, fourth grade, and Stephanie Pennington, fifth grade The selected students are chosen for their academic and social performance in school Children named Student of the Week rccieve a certificate and a bumper sticker for their parents which reads. My kid was Student of the Week." Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10' per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m.______________________ ___________ Real Estate For Sale FOR SALE: Middleville area 3.15 wooded acres, excellent building site, Thomapple Town­ ship, Garbow Rd.. $16,000. Cash discount. Phone 940-0781 FOR SALE: Command Perfor­ mance Bras. Buy first one at regular price, get second one 1/2 price thru February 23. Call Marge Loew 795-3503______ NICE TWO BEDROOM HOME near Middle Lake in Hastings. For sale by owner. Sits on 2 lots beside a stream, fruit trees and nice garden spot Lovely starter or retire­ ment home. Appliances included. One stall garage. Priced reasonably. Call after 6pm. for an appointment 945-3538. WE NEED ThFrOOM You need the savings! Blanco Furni­ ture, Shelbyville remodeling sale going on now. 672-5115, 672-7913 Help Wanted This week's students of the week ore (bock row from left) Stephanie Penn­ ington, fifth grade; Jennifer Dykstra, fourth grade; Leah Dodd, third grade; (front row from left) Ryan Olthouse. second grade; and Sarah Lucas, first grade. Not pictured is David Williamson, kindergarten. Guitar player to perform at COA Local girl to tour with New Olympians Tracy Neve. 17. daughter of Page and Jeanie Neve of Middleville, will be leaving for Ireland on July 9. to repre sent the United States as a darker with the “New Olym pians International Show Team.” The New Olympians is an international organization made up of dancers, baton twirlers and gymnasts from many stales. They will be tak ing a group of 12 dancers to Cobh and Mallow. Ireland as United Stales representatives at two international folk dance festivals. There will be 19 dif­ ferent countries represented at the festivals. Tracy is a senior at Thornapple-Kellogg High School this year and is plann­ ing to go on to college as a dance major in the fall She has studied dance for 13 years under the direction of HelenKaye Studios. The Moving Company. Mary Lou's Dance Studio, and DJ’s Dance Center. She was a member of the Cirand Rapids Children's Dance Company for three years. Tracy will be perform­ ing tap and jazz routines in Ireland The group will have the opportunity to stay in Irish family homes during their 20-day visit. Faye Freeman of Mid­ dleville will be at the Com­ mission on Aging Friendship Center at the Middleville VFW Post on Thursday. Jan. 29 at noon. Faye will sing and play guitar. Come and enjoy all of your favorite songs The menu for that day is: beef Stroganoff, green beans, peas and carrots, whole wheat bread, margarine. 2 percent milk, citrus sections. Call 948-4856 one day in advance for a meal reservation. Schultz graduates from Army school Tracy Neve 4-H Teen Lock-In set for Feb. 13 in Holland Residents named to Grand Valley Dean's List Barry County 4-H teens are invited to the West Michigan Teen Lock-In on Feb. 13. at the Dow Center, Hope Col­ lege. Holland. The event begins at II p.m. through 7 a m. (participants must stay until 6 a m ). The cost is $7 for youth, which includes all food and beverages. There is no cost for chaperones. Activities include: swimm­ ing. diving, volleyball, basketball, running track, weight room, sauna, dance. Several area residents were named to the dean s list at Grand Valley State College in Allendale. A total of 634 GVSC students were named to the list for the I986 fall semester. Students must maintain a 3.5 grade point average or higher while earning 12 or more grade point credits to receive this honor. Among those students were Shirley Meekhof and Jeanne Mills of Caledonia and Randal Winchester of Middleville. movie, games, racquetball and food. There will be pizzas and cokes provided and movies. Also county co-ed team tournaments in volleyball, basketball, rac­ quetball. swim relays and trivia pursuit. The deadline to register at the Extension Of­ fice is Feb. I. If there are openings after this date. 4-H members may invite guests Chaperones are also needed for this event. For more infor­ mation. phone 948-4862. Down Memory Lane, continued from 8 was bom 1841. Notice it was Baird in the census Could it have been the personal contact? That the family could see him spell their name and correct any mistake in spelling’ Just a thought' Then I went to my older maps of I860. 1873. 1895 and 1913. When I first used my older maps I made the mistake of assuming their name was listed on the map as owning the property. But the gals at the abstract office, very gent­ ly. reminded me that it was then as it is now; the property was not listed in your name until you’ve paid for it I remembered that but didn't add two and two. Our farm, when we bought it. was not KEITH BERGY - norm cask£y OON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS AMOCO SELE-SERVE GAS FUEL0._ C*S DIESEL FARM INDUSTRY Ci DhESEl KEROSENE SNACK SHOR CHERRY valley CALEDONIA Mi 4931C (616) 891-8198 Munns Anxnc ^rwrxer Oe»e> <t» trirtOi * '< • V • • • • • • ours legally until 25 years later when it was paid for. So please keep this in mind w hen I mention someone's name on the atlas map as living there. 1860 Map of Yanker Springs Township Had J Beard in Section 33. is as 11ted having two parcels of land But I could not find any Bairds (See map fig. 2). 1873 Map of Yankee Springs Township Section 33 shows a J. Beard, an A. Beard and D. Beard all living on different adjoining 40 acres. No Bairds (See map fig 3). 1895 Map of Yankee Springs Township Only Archilbald Beard lived on land m Section 33. No Bairds 1913 Map of Yankee Springs Townships No Beards, but A. Baird lived on the same parcel of Land as on the 1895 map Army Private Brian K. Schultz, son of Ken R. and Marilyn M. Schultz of 6451 Robertson Road. Middleville, has graduated from a helicopter repair course at the U.S. Army Transportation School. Fort Eustis, Va. During the course, students learned to perform direct and general support maintenance on helicopters. Also included was instruction in safety prac­ tices, usage of ground support equipment and special and precision tools. He is a 1986 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, Middleville. T-K Middle School bands to perform Thomapple Kellogg Middle School bands will form a con­ cert on Sunday. Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. in the Middle School boys gym. The public is invited at no Charge. Gun Lake club meeting Feb. 11 The General Federation of Women's Clubs-Gun Lake Area will hold its regular monthlv meeting on Wedneday, Feb II at 9:30 a m at Sam's Other Joint. 2412 S Briggs Road. Yankee Springs Township. Club member Nona Miller from The Water's Edge floral and gift shop will be presen­ ting ideas on fresh and dried flower arranging Nomina­ tions for the GFWC Mrs. Federation" Award will be taken All visitors and guests are welcome to attend. Lunch will be available after the program . . .SSS VHtSSV. O'. OV. OSYA «WJncy X BLANCO FURNITURE in Shelbyville will begin inter­ viewing upon completion of it’s remodeling project If you wish to make a career change and enter the enjoyable world of the home fashion business, send your resume to: Jose R. Blanco, Blanco Furniture, Box 63, Shel­ byville, Ml 49344__________ Business Services PHOTO CLASSES for begin nets starting Thursday, January 29 at 6:30 p.m. Registration is $19.95. Inquire at R.A. Bass Photo. 795 9293. 111 S. Broad­ way, Middleville Thank You We would like to say “Thank you" to everyone who helped Nick at the acci dent We owe so many people (Mir thanks (hat I can't begin to list all your names But Miscellaneous because of people like you OWN AND OPERATE candy Nick is alive and for that I confection vending route, your thank you all so very much area. High profit items. Start part My God Bless y»ni all A time. Not a job offering. Cash special thanks to the nameless investment $2475 to $4950. hunter who found the boys Write Owatonna Vendor’s and went for help Thanks to Exchange, Box 411, Owatonna, all who have made visits, calls MN 55060. Include phone and cards for Nick number_________________ A (hank yixi |ust doesn't WANTED: Carpenter work, seem like enough Nick still free estimates, call 795-7290 has a long way to go but w it h WANTED: Wrecked or used people like you who love and pick-ups for parts. Snyder and care abimt him I know he will Son Used Auto Parts. Phone make it. Again Thank you. 792-2606 or 792-2812 Connie. Nick. For Rent Jeremy and Heather Marble BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. School menus given Thornapple Kellogg West & McFall Elem. Monday, Feb. 2 Ravioli, corn, butter sand­ wich. ice cream or fruit. Tuesday, Feb. 3 Hamburger or cheeseburger, condiments, buttered peas, fruit. Wednesday, Feb. 4 Chili or chicken noodle soup, butter sand., veg. stix. fruit. Thursday, Feb. 5 West Pizza, fruit, green beans. McFall Salmon loaf, w/white sauce, mashed potatoes, peas, fruit or ice cream. Friday, Feb. 6 McFall Pizza, fruit, green beans West Salmon loaf, w/white sauce, mashed potatoes, peas, fruit or ice cream Hotdog available every day, milk served every day. Thornapple Kellogg High School & Middle School Monday, Feb. 2 Cheeseburger, golden corn, fruit cocktail Middle Ice cream, milk Tuesday, Feb. 3 Chicken nuggets, french fries, salad or peas, sand., cherry crisp, milk Wednesday, Feb. 4 Chili or vegetable beef soup, carrot /celery chcese/crackers, sand , fruit, milk. Thursday, Feb. 5 Pizza, sweet potatoes or baked beans, peaches, milk. Friday, Feb. 6 Fishwich/bun, w/tarter sauce, buttered carrots, pineapple, milk Metropolitan Hospital plans volunter information clinic Need a cure for cabin fever? "Try volunteering,” suggests Barbara Wingard. Director of Volunteer Services at Metropolitan Hospital "A few hours a week spent help­ ing others can offer a welcome change from the usual winter routine.” ’’Volunteers really brighten the day for patients and employees and can gain much personal satisfaction through service.” Wingard added "We welcome both men and women, aged 18 to 80 Our volunteers serve in 26 areas of the hospital, assisting patients and working in many departmental offices.” Those interested in volunteering are invited to at­ tend a special volunteer infor­ mation session Tuesday, Feb 10, 9 a m to 11 a m at the hospital Please telephone the Volunteer Services office bet ween 8 am and 4 p.m. weekdays at 247-7009 to make a reservation. . »V.W»'»‘JW«’»V.V«V.V.V.V.VW.VUVSA.'W �Page 12 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 29 1987 BrddfOrd"White sal6 is halted, continued from page 1 day and a sense of lightheartedness filled the air Employee John Bush said he felt “great!" about con­ tract negotiations being broken off Another employee. "Ace" Abbott, said he’s real happy about the decision and feels the plant will continue to operate "No one wants to be out of work." he said. Not all employees were as optimistic Employee Greg Raingh said he feels optimistic but he’s keeping an open mind "There may be more contract negotiations." he said Fear of the possible closing had many of the plant's 650 employees feeling they were being “sold down the river." hi-lo shipping driver Norm Noviskcy said Noviskcy said he and other employees were “very" relieved when they heard news of the contract negotia­ tions being broken off. "It’s taken a lot of pressure off our backs for the moment But it’s like a stay of execu twin now We still have to wait and see if the company will sell to someone else “At least we'll have some time to get our bills in order so we can he prepared for whatever happens next "We still have to deal with competitors in the South who arc making water heaters a lot cheaper than we are.” Novtskey said. He said new s of the possible closing had caused production to drop a link No one knew what was going on. he said It was total confusion and the employees were depressed, he said. Another employee who had feared losing her job if the plant shoud close, and conse­ quently her insurance, said she had scheduled dental ap­ pointments for her family Some employees said they had lost faith in management, saying the officials hadn't kept them abreast of the com­ pany s intentions Middlevilk merchants who say they depend in large part on Bradford-White for their livelihood said they were glad to hear the sale had been call­ ed off. One shop clerk said. “We saw Gulf and Western leave our town Who was to say it couldn't happen again with Bradford-White?" UAW Local I002 officials, representing BradfordWhite's union employees, held a news conference Saturday They said the work force is very pleased that the top management of BradfordWhite has decided to ter­ minate the sale of the plant to Rheem. but. they arc also very mindful that Richard Milock stated very clearly in his Jan 19 statement to the employees that he. De Luca and the board of directors have decided not to sell the company “at this time" “It seems that we have a chance to take a breath of fresh air and temporarily ex­ pel a sigh of relief as we ap­ proach the next hurdk." the prepared statement said. It went on to say that plant closings not only result in devastation of displaced workers, they impose hard­ ships on families and affect the community's economic future. Stating that they carry the burden for the community as well, members of the Ex­ ecutive Board of Local 1002 UAW said they contacted Congressmen Paul Henry. RGrand Rapids, and Howard W'olpe. D-Lansing. State Reps Robert Bender. RMiddleville. and Paul Hilkgonds. R-Holland. U.S. Senators Carl Levin and Donald Riegle. and as many of the areas community leaders as possible "to make known to them what they had found to be true in regards to Rheem s intent to close the plant" and to ask for legisla­ tion regarding plant closings. The UAW leaders said they plan to stay in very close con­ tact with the elected officials in the future. A Jan 26 meeting of the UAW and some of named officials was cancelled since the proposed sale was officially terminated. Union members have been issued prepared post cards to mail to Levin. Riegle. Henry and Wolpe that ask the of­ ficials to be aware of the U.S. Justice Department's Dec. 31 attempt to block the sale and to become involved in doing whatever is necessary to "block" the "takeover” of Bradford-White by Rheem The Justice Department con­ tends that the sale would v iohte anti-trust laws because it would lessen competition. The UAW’ is asking the community to support this ac­ tion by writing congressmen and senators. "We are not out of the woods yet." the union state­ ment said. "We plan to stay in close contact with the Justice Department." Terrence McDonald, trial attorney with the Justice Department’s Anti-trust Divi­ sion said Bradford-White and Rheem had to notify the Justice Department of the im­ pending sale. McDonald said a federal act requires companies that intend to merge, if the merger is of a certain size, to notify the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission of the proposed merger and pro­ vide certain information. When James Thompson, president of UAW Local 1002. was asked if he was concerned about what may take place in the future in regards to a Bradford-White acquisition, he said, "You can speculate about what sinister deeds' they might be up to. We don't know. All we can do is wait and see. "We still plan to maintain contact with our senators and representatives because in this business you need those kinds of contacts . " In response to whether or not the management would at tempt to use the almost buy out as leverage to win wage con­ cessions. Thompson said the union would "respond to such LANS/NG DIARY by PAUL HILLEGONDS 54th DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE Cooperative Beginning. Two years ago a couple of in­ dependent Democrats toyed with an invitation by House Republican leaders to join forces with the 53 member minority caucus and over­ throw Speaker Gary Owen. Gary Owen foiled the plot and punished Republicans by deciding which minority members would serve on the powerful Appropriations Committee His revenge was effective. It served to under­ mine the Republican Leader's influence and divided the minority caucus--especially on budgetry questions. This year the new Surprise Your Valentine with... ine5 in... The Middleville Sun & News Give cupid a helping hand with a LOVE LINE tn The Sun & News. Compose your own message on the coupon provided, and mail to The Sun & News, P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 A special column will ap­ pear in the February 12th issue. Express your feelings to your wife, hus­ band, parents, relatives, teachers, best friend, or anyone who you would like to say THANKS for being so nice The cost is "lovingly low’ just *1.00 tor 5 words (additional words 10‘ each) Payments MUST accompany your message, or be paid prior to publication I Enclosed Please Find My Special Prepaid ... Valentine Love Line! COMPOSE Your Own Message Below News a possible strategy when the time comes. " He said the union has "had an amiabk relationship" in the past with management, and "like I've told my people several times. I'm not ready to hit the panic button yet." However, he said. "I don't think anything will get back to the way it was. not only at Bradford-White, but anywhere in this country. The reason for this, he said, was "changing times. " | you legislature was sworn in on a more cooperative note Arter being assured by Mr Owen that I would be able to deter mine Republican committee assignments. I offered to se­ cond his nomination as speaker My supporting speech defined what I believe should be the role of the "loyal opposition" io offer constructive alternatives to majority proposals while showing respect lor the pro­ ceas of representative government Re-organi/alion Com­ pleted. This past week Owen and I announced our respec live Democratic and Republican Committee assignments For the most part, the balance of Democratic to Republican members on each committee was fair-reflecting the overall. 64 46 party ratio in the House. I am concerned, however, that eight major committees were increased in size from 16 to 22 members This may make the decision making process more un­ wieldy and cause serious scheduling conflicts for many members who serve on more than one major committee One result will probably be the creation of more special committees or subcommittees to deal with majoir issues. Now that the new legislature is re-organized, the real work must begin and quickly. Medicaid funding of abortions, cost-cutting changes in workers’ compcn sat ion and unemployment in­ surance laws, rebating to tax payers the revenue windfall which will accrec to the state because of the new federal tax code, re-determining the gasoline lax kvcl, dealing with continuing liability in­ surance problems, and passage of a 1987-88 stale budget all are important ques­ tions which await kgislative consideration in the new ses­ sion I also expect serious ef­ forts to write a comprehensive school finance reform package -including a reduc­ tion in the local property tax offset by a saks tax hike. More on these issues in the weeks ahead ’ Add,*** • City Message to be Published on February 12lh. 1987 COMPOSE YOUR OWN VALENTINE MESSAGE ... ITS EASY TO DO!!! ■E* BOB’S ENGINE HOSPITAL INC. The Rtgru Preset ipfion for Your Lawnmower 795-7647 ROBERT KUHGE «7 N AR! ISGTIOh M 57) MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-02-05.pdf 365b034bc40643af52a0ba34e751a182 PDF Text Text 4Ao.iNGS PUBUC UBRAR 121 S, CHURCH STOJLHaiti*,*. M.eh.g." 4905? C-6 Hastings Public Library 121 Church St. 49058 Hastings, MI. in and News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 117th Year/T wenty Cents No. 5 - February 5.1987 Middleville. Michigan 49333 TK Schools cut budget spending by Kathleen J. Oresik Savings on interest costs and reduced spending in special education and uncniploymcnl compensation are resulting in a lower budget for Thornapple-Kellogg Schools this year , The members of the Thor napplc Kellogg Board of Education approved a revision in the budget with a $14,976 reduction in spending Monday night At the same time, school superintendent (Jerald Page announced a $5,260 increase in revenues from slate and federal aid. Page said the bulk of the cut in spending is due to a reduc­ tion in budgeted interest money. He said the original bmlgei i ailed for $10.(MX) to be pul aside for interest in the event the schools had to bor­ row money He said there was also a $5.(MX) reduction in special education spending and $1,000 pul aside for unemployment benefits went unclaimed Pages said in light of this cash flow and the increase in revenues he did not feel the schools would have to borrow money, although he said spen­ ding increased in some basic programs The schools are also saving money in utility costs. Page said He conducted an energy use study and found actual use of gas and electricity has dropped since the school began taking energy conserva­ tion measures in 1984. He is anticipating even more sav­ ings in utilities He said thus far the winter has been 14 percent warmer than it was in 1985. adding to to the utility savings. Approx­ imately $111,000 will be spent for fuel and $105,000 for electricity in the 1986-87 school year, he said In other actions, board members agreed to lease a new Xerox machine for $1,251 for 17 months with the option to cancel the lease annually Page said leasing the new machine will mean a savings of nearly $900 a month for the first 17 months. The school is currently leas­ ing a Xerox machine for $2,130 a month including the cost of maintenance. Page said there are no charges for maintenance on the new machine for the first 17 mon­ ths Thereafter it would cost $501 more a month to lease than the old machine, he said. Page felt the new Xerox 9500 would be a “tremendous addition to the school system” He said 217.000 copies of school newsletters, special oc­ casion notices, daily instruc­ tion and assignments are made each month He said the new Xerox automatically copies on both sides of a paper and would save paper Treasurer James Verlinde was named to represent the schools at the Feb 26 Kent In­ termediate Budget Hearing in Grand Rapids. Retention policy adopted In other business, the board adpoted a revision to the retention policy which states that the final decision as to whether a child is retained rests with the school, rather than the parent, as the policy had originally stated. Page said parents are first notified of a possible failure and are asked to confer with the principal. If this approach fails and the child is still doing poorly the parents are notified that the child will be retained, he said. Parents would still be able to appeal the decision after be ing notified that their child would be held back They could first appeal the decision with the school pnn cipal and carry their com plaint on to the school superintendent aad as far as the board of education if they were not satisfied. Page said Previously a parent could Continued, page 2 Village seeks to lower speed limit by Kathleen J. Oresik The Middleville Village Council isn't happy with the higher speed limits recently imposed on them by the State Highway Department The council agreed last Tuesday to voice their displeasure about the increas cd speed limits on M 37 and ask that the speed limits be returned to 35 m p h. between the north and south village limits on M-37. It appears the tables were turned when the council originally asked the state highway department to per­ form a speed study on the stretch of M-37 in hopes of getting the speed limits reduced. Instead, the highway department felt the speed limits were not high enough and raised the speed limits after conducting the study. Village Manager Kit Roon said last Tuesday The study showed that on the average. motorist! arc traveling at speeds higher than the newly enforced speed limits and in most cases, since the last study performed in 1983 when the speed limits were lower the new average speed limit from 4<X) feet south of the village limits to the Spring Park entrance was 53.4 m.p.h.. an incrase of 2 m.p.h since the “Math- Their- Way” aids language, science and more Kindergarteners form a circle and hold down the balloons with a sheef The children watch as the balloons take off into the sky. Each balloon contains a short note with an account of the event and a students' name in the hopes of so­ meone discovering it and sending a message back. Kindergarten and first grade students gather around the balloons and count to 10 before releasing the balloons. “Look. I made a flower!” “I stretched my geoband into a triangle!” “I made a pat tern!" The children's excitement can be heard over and over again by the children during math time in the Developmen tai Kindergarten, kindergarten, and a first grade classroom at Thornapple Kellogg’s West Elementary School because of the math techniques used by teachers who are integrating MathTheir-Way into their curriculum. It all started about two years ago when first grade teacher Mary Lou Passenger saw these techniques in use at the Ada Christian School and en­ couraged others to visit Ada. Continued on page 3- Search for new school superintendent underway by Kathleen J. Oresik Members of The mappie Kellogg Board of Education went into executive session Monday night to review 30 applications from potential candidates for the position of school superintendent Board members began con­ ducting a search for a new school superintendent in December after accepting the resignation of Gerald Page with regrets last October. Page is to step down from his position as superintendent June 30. He plans to stay ac­ tive in the business world, where he is a partner in a resort at Gun Lake. Former superintendent of the Kent Intermediate Board of Education. Al Deal, was hired by the board to help review applications and nar row down the selection. The board is to continue the selection process next Monday �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 5. 1987 TK cuts budget spending by nearly $15,000 NEWS OF YOUR Continued from page 1 MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERM AN Michelle Hilty and friend and roommate were at the Kilty's this weekend to help Jerry and Pat celebrate their 23rd wedding anniversary Sunday. Neva and Andy Aicken got together with their family at daughter Jane's to help hubby Carl and son Scott celebrate their combined birthdays Greg. Maggie and Brian Cox showed their parents. Donna and Charlie, the pic­ tures of the family gettogether when the boys got together in Palm Springs Donna said it was hard to believe how many changes there were. Michael Stem s godparents came over this Sunday to help him celebrate his birthday. They ate at the Mid Villa. lyla Norton. Teresa Noffke and Ginny Garrison had din­ ner together at the Shanghai in Grand Rapids on Wednesday Last Sunday, lyla Norton at­ tended her grandson Rev. Michael Northrop's morning and evening services. They later lunched at Michelle Nor throp Ole’s baby shower at the home of Aunt Sandyc Nor­ ton's in Portage Daughter Arvin Curry ami lyla also at tended. They had such a good lime with all the relatives and triends Monday. lyla and son Monty Norton had breakfast together with Rev Michael Northrop at the parsonage Mary Noah and son Melvin went to their cabin Saturday, coming home Sunday. Chris and friend came Friday. Saturday. Greg and wife Ann came over for supper. Daughter Mary VanderWal spent the weekend in Battle (ll<k Art Kenyon wrote this news item for us: Annie and Jeff Cross served delicious dinner to Annie’s parents. Rod and Charlotte Finkbeiner. Grandfather Her­ man Finkbeiner and grand­ parents Art and Ann Kenyon dined with them. The house Annie and Jeff live in was built by Annie’s great, great grandparents John and Lucin­ da Cook in the 1880's. Agnes Baker dropped in on Art and Ann Kenyon. Sunday . She is Art's cousin The Featherly family got together on Sunday to play Trivia. Dorothy Dean said she Finished a wedding dress for Mary Siddal of Grand Rapids She has only one nx>re dress to go in order to finish the rest of the dresses for the bridal party Ralph Briggs said son Nathan is now in Germany. Also, the cancellation of the sale of White’s was h» big news of the week. Rose Morgan said they hadn’t seen daughter Judy Bileon of Grand Rapids Tor quite a while and they were so glad to see her Sunday. when she had dinner with them. Had a real nice visit. Margaret Abbott and some other V F W gals attended the Mid Winter Conference at the Hyatt Regency in Him last Friday and Saturday, coming home Sunday. Amy Smith of Kalamazcxi had Sunday dinner with her folks. Bobby and Dick Smith. She enjoyed the drive and the nice weather Chuck and Dorothy Coison had Sunday dinner with Rob and Phyllis Tixiker The Koeplingers have join­ ed. and are helping to form a new motorcycling group for all ages. They met in Kentwood Sunday, setting up plans for the year with suggestions from everyone. Denise Lewis has had pneumonia since last Tues day She’s been a good little Dixibec all week so she won’t have to go the hospital Jim Oliver visited his mom and dad. Mr and Mrs Seth Oliver, in Monroe Saturday The Sanford family have four birthdays and one an­ niversary in January so the family all met at the 1913 Room at the Grand Plaza for brunch. Had a super brunch and time. Sunday, the Sherman fami­ ly visited son Chris and Pat and family at Spring Lake. Such a beautiful day for a drive. She said they don’t seem to have much more snow than we do. Friday evening the Doug Harts went to Hastings to visit Grandma. Then Sunday their sis and hubby came for din­ ner. Saturday. Ann Marie and Doug attended the father and daughter Girl Scout bowling at Mid Villa. The place was full with dads and daughters. Had a real good time. Cay and 1 had a different shopping experience. We went to the Mission Store m Grand Rapids on Division Street. I’d never been to a se­ cond hand store where everything was so clean and neat It was an enjoyable ex­ perience We got some nice things without a big price tag I really had fun. JIlgiSynondNews um micmr nw Mine P.O. Box BI Phone 795-3345 HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 The Sun and Ne vs was founded in 1870 and if pub­ lished weekly on Thursdays Second class postage is paid at Middle* i lie, Michigan 49333. Member of Michigan Press Association. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Counties Published by The Hastings Banner, Inc. M OO $10.00 still have their child promoted to the next grade if they signed a waiver form releasing the school of any responsibility , he said Children are normally held back when they fail to pass the minumum basic requirements, he said Bond issue for new elemen­ tary school In a news release Phillip E. Runkel, state superintendent of pul* instruction, said he has authorized ‘ preliminary qualification'' of the bond issue for school construction, remodeling and site develop­ ment covering the following proposition, as it is to be stated on the ballot: “Shall Thornapple Kellogg School. Barry . Allegan. Kent and Ionia Counties. Mich., borrow the sum of not to ex­ ceed $4,550,000 and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds for the purpose of. a. erecting, furnishing and equipping a new elementary school building and playground facility and developing and improving the site: b. consulting and equipp­ ing additions to. partially remodeling and re-equipping the McFall Elementary School building, relocating the playground and developing and improving the site? The board adopted a resolu­ tion to place this wording on the ballot. Page said the ar­ chitects estimated the project to cost S4.8O5.27L The board also adopted a resolution giving Page the authority to select a delegate to appoint election inspectors at the two precincts. Vandals Io make restitution Page read a letter ot apology from one of the two boys who broke into two of the school’s buildings last summer. Page said it was the worst case of vandalism the schools had ever experienced. The boys went to probate court in Hastings where they were ordered make restitution by paying half of the $2,114 in damageses and w rite letters of apology to the board, he said. Regular business The board agreed to in­ vestigate the costs of hiring of a junior high volley ball assis­ tant coach for the girls’ teams and to look into the feasibility of establishing a girls' freshman basketball team. Interest in a girls’ golf team encouraged the board to allow a girls’ golf club this spring The board agreed the the club would support itself this spring to determine the amount of interest in the sport before they would consider approving it as an official sport Page said Gene Poll recom­ mended* listing the Moe School property for sale at $5,000 The board suggested getting another appraisal. The board discussed the possibility of renting the Freeport Building to the Barry County Mental Health Department with an option to buy The department currently rents the building for $7,000 a year. Page said. The board agreed to have an appraisal firm from Kalamazoo appraise the pro­ perty at a cost not to exceed $600. TK Middle School honor roll students told 8th tirade All A’s - Amy Cravero. Nathan Hillman. Sue Wheeler. Jim Freeman. Aaron Lytle. Jamie Payne. Matt Slander B Honor Roll - Brian Ap­ pel. Heather Besmer. Chris Brondyke. Mary Cisler. Zach Curths. Don Filcek. Shawn Frey. Tony Jones. Julia Kooiman. Le Ann Matson. Tracy Medaris. David Miller. Tracy Robertson. Susan Seger. Tracie Smith. Rachel Teater. Jeff Thompson. Michele Van Sickle. Matt Wisenhofer. Amy Pullen. Faith Smith. Mike Wiercnga. Maureen Bartlett. Jamie Beuschel. DAnna Carpenter. Jennifer Cole. Beth Ann De Haan, Bob Flikkema. Dawn Harvey. Polly Kidder. Michele Kooiman. Mike McKiernan. Jennifer Merrill, Andrew Monroe. John Scheib. Philip Seubring. April Stambach. Kristina Thaler. Scott Van Aartson. Corey Webster, Wendy Yoder, Jason Rogers. Raw!in Wood. Diane Bender, Marc Boivin. Jason Carpenter. Tim Corrigan. Vernon DeWitt, Jason Frei. Andy Hutchens, Teresa King. Jeff Lehman. Jestin McWhinney. Jennifer Middleton, Jason Pranger. Kirk Scheib, Sue Smelker. Gina Stein. Christine Thomp­ son. Steve Van Duine. Lori Wieringa. Laura Converse. Krista Rothhaar, Cara Errair. 7th Grade All A’s - Anne-Marie Butler. Robert Hunt. Mac Missad. Sherry Swelnis. Leann Zawierucha. Jeff Geukes. Chris Kretovic. Kellie Mulder. Jessica Weatherhead. Angela Frowein. Mark Harcek. Ryan Millhouse. David Sherwood. Denise Wyatt. B Honor Roll - Scott Bar­ nhill. Darre I Baughman. Dainei Bird. I x Lane Cann­ ing. Jill DcZwaan. Mary Elwood. Jennifer Hoff, Melanie Keely. David Lehman. Daphne Moore. Amanda Pranger. Scott Rolison. Amy Steffen. Jason Walters, Heather Zoulek. Tricia Batchelder. Connie Becker, Jake Brewer. Jennifer Cedillo, Amy Dickinson. Marcia Gildea. Holly Jackson. Jonathan Kermeen. Heather Lenz. Monica Patnoude. Rebecca Reigler. Erin Seger. Craig Stolsonburg. Angela Weston, Johnny Christensen. Alicia Batson. Brian Beute. Jeremy Brooks. Kevin Coe. Lisa Einberger. Russell Drake. Robert Jansen. Attie Kinney. Stephen McCrumb. Patricia Postma, Kristie Richards. Matt Smith, Vic­ toria Valk, Sarah Wieringa, Jessica Robinson. 6th Grade All A’s - William Baldry, Middleville Girl Scout Cookie Sale underway The Middleville Girl Scouts are selling their famous cookies as their annual fund raising activity. The Scout will be coming to your door to take orders until Feb. 9. and the cost is $2 per box again this year. If you are not contacted by a Girl Scout, please call Gayle Jansen at 795 9736 to place your order The girls thank you for support of your Local Scouts! Catherine Hart. Mark Pullen. David DeHaan. Rachel Hillman. Bryan Thompson. Becky Fitch. Shannon McMurray. Mindy Truer. B Honor Roll • Jessica Ainsworth. Richard Baughn. Wendy Blain. Sara Bruin. Geoffrey Cook. Jason DeVries. Anthony DuBois. James Flikkema. Steven Hall, Emily Henning, Matt Hopkins. Lesa Kaechele. Ryan Kiel. Melinda Lake. Mark McNutt. Robert Minor, Seth Nelson, Teracia Potts. Jodie Robertson, Trisha Shook, Darla Stewart, Jason Wilkins, Tricie Middleton. Theresa Baerman, Jacob Bennett, Shawn Blough, Melissa Chelbana, Melanie Cooper, Laura Donker, Sarah Flanagan, Derek Gasper, Dustin Hang. Sue Ellen Hin­ ckley. Angela Jensen. Rachel Kamphuis. Timothy Kietz man. Amy Madden, Robert Middleton. Melissa Muller. Brian Newhouse. Ryan Recker. Renee Robertson, Kelly Schondelmayer. Ken­ neth Swett. Shelly Wolverton, Mike Sines. Robin Basarabski. Jessica Bennett. Charles Brown, Medea Clairmont, Sarah Count. Brian Brummund. Becky Fl tear man. Bill Gutschkc, Cory Heald, Adam Hoisted, Angela Jcrkatis, Mark Keely, Zachary Kinney, Shannon McClelland. Jared Miller, Michele Nelson, Scott Oliver, Mandee Rick, Kristine Roehl, Carole Stevens, Joshua Thomas. Corey Harrison. Kimberlee Wohlford. Computer center improving math and writing skills By Andrew .Mann Caledonia Community Schools* Computer Director Miss Trudeau’s fourth grade class at Caledonia Elementary are taking off with computers Each student has the opportunity to work on the computer two to three times a week dunng their normal sub­ jects' “individual work” time In addition to using the one classroom computer, arrang merits have been made with other teachers to share computers Twice a week a computer center ts created by rolling computers from other classrooms together When apple aides Mrs Baker and Mrs Benham arrive Miss Trudeau s classroom becomes converted into a computer center with up to five com puters W ith this approach each “student receives 45 minutes to an hour of in­ dividualized computer time a week As with any new program, the proof is in the results. The use of the MECC math series has shown no’iceable results. Miss Trudeau says, “Students are farther along in math (than at the same time last year) because of their time on the computer. They also are showing more motivation.” The MECC math series has become popular in many classes in the elementary schools. Each program offers a series of math problems followed by a short math or problem solving game The feedback from Miss Trudeau's class has been ex­ cellent. “The games serve as a good incentive,” she says. Miss Trudeau s newest area of focus w ith the computer is word processing and keyboar­ ding Students will be writing and priming their own books for young author's with word processing on the computer. To help them master the skills necessary to type in their stories. Miss Trudeau’s class is starting with basic keyboar­ ding instruction. Using a wonderful program called Microtype “PAWS”, students leam keyboarding on the computer. Instruction has just started but so far the response has been good. Students are learn­ ing the home row and to type without looking at their hands Miss Trudeau says, “Finger dexterity seems to be no pro­ blem Fourth grade seems the perfect place to begin instruc­ tion in the important area of key board ing ” Miss Trudeau’s fourth grade class is certainly using the computer as the educa lional tool for which it was in­ tended. Her idea to route groups of computers into dif­ ferent classrooms so each could have a ’’computer center’’ has solved the diicm ma of not enough computers Our hats off the Miss Trudeau and her program, ap­ ple aides and students �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 5. 1987 I Page 3 “Math-Their-Way” aids language, science and more Continued from Page 1 — too. Kindergarten teacher Melissa McLain, and D.K. teacher Kay Noah were im­ pressed and sx>ught out the training needed to implement these same techniques. Math-Their-Way is a pro­ gram designed by a teacher. Mary Baratta Lorton The goal of the program “is to develop understanding and in­ sight of the patterns of mathematics through the use of concrete materials.'* Before abstract paperwork is introduced, children ex­ perience graphing, estimating, measuring and naming the partem in numbers or designs made with real things. For example, in Mrs Passenger "s room students use beans to discover number or. the kindergarten children en­ joy graphing with their favorite fruits from home. It was during tubbing time" that the earlier squeals of discovery were overhead, because at that time children use manipulative* stored in dishtubs (manipulative* such as plastic geometric shapes, mirrors, geoboards, cubes, objects to weigh and measure) to discover mathematical con­ cepts of shape, pattern and number Other techniques involve the use of the calendar, days of school number line, tally*, weather recording, and collections. Parents get involved too. Each day that school is in ses­ sion the children add an item to their personal home collec­ tion. sharing them with the class each 10 school days. There is esen a personal col­ lection of 100 shark's teeth! Adding to each 10-day celebration. Zero the Hero " flies in from Numberland br­ inging a treat that looks like a zero such as life savers, cookies or cheenos to rein­ force the number pattern of 10. Maih-Their-Way also in­ corporates the use of a great deal of language and places an emphasis on higher levels of thinking, making it an mtregal part of the elementary cur­ riculum - not only math, but language, science and social science areas as well With Math-Their-Way techniques children are learn­ ing the way they naturally learn Zero the Hero brings West Elementory students 100 bolloons to mark the 100th day of school last Wednesday. It was a special day for students learning the base 10 concept in Math Their Way since two zeros were implemented in the concept. ■ Graphing can be a part of social science areas, too. “I want to put my picture in the fireperson column” was heard after a visit to the fire station. Favorite fruits from home make a “real graph for comparisons of “more1 or “less.” They are later transferred to a symbolic graph. Angela Gernhart concentrates on "treasure box”. THERE SHOULD BEAN Zero shaped treats ore great ‘ Friends and relatives take port in Math-Their-Way. ANTECKI’S Income Tax Service 528 Main Caledonia 891-9401 Long Forms s1500 IN YOUR FUTURE “Zero-the-Hero” helps to rein force the pattern of zero in num­ bers by visiting MathTheir-Way classrooms every 10 days. Who is that masked man, anyway? Don’t be confused by the new Federal Tiix Regulations! You have until Apnl 15,1987 to open and contribute to your 1986 Inch victual Retirement Account and receive tax credits on your 1986 Federal Income Tfcx return. with offices in Caledonia and Dutton. MEMBER FDIjC Stop in soon and we'll tell you what your options are! �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 5. 1987 Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL Welcome home Ciders! Hope all goes well with you two Bud and Catherine The family called sometime during the day Sunday. Catherine came home Thursday and is feeling much better. Jim and Lillian Hall of Mid­ dleville. Loretta and George and Clarke and I had Sunday dinner al Circle Inn. Then Clarke and I went for a ode and called on Glenn and June Colburn of Alaska. We had a good attendance at church Sunday. Faye Freeman brought us beautiful Christian music The church has new red pew pads, new red alter cloths and red pomsett ias It sure looks great. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Bernadme and Harry Reaser have been enjoying the sliding and snowmobiling with the grandkids. Clarke and I spent Friday afternoon with Jigg Kermeen and Donna. We recalled past events with him He enjoys that Gertrude Higley is about the same. This was Bob’s weekend with mother The snow mob tiers were real busy this weekend. W'e have four or five on our street and do they travel. Clarke and I attended the church long range planning meeting at Middleville Wednesday evening. It was an interesting meeting. Commission On Aging announces weekly menu and activities Wednesday. Feb. 4 Southern Fried Chicken. Green Beans. Tomato Cucumber Salad. Com Bread. Marg . 2% Milk. Banana. Thursday. Feb. 5 - Impossi­ ble Ham & Cheese. California Blend. Tossed Salad Dress­ ing. Fruit Muffin. Marg.. 2% Milk. Chilled Plums Friday. Feb. 6 - Tuna Noodle Casserole. Mixed Vegetables. Scalloped Tomatoes. Assorted ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN-CATHOLIC CHURCH Traditional Episcopal Service Using 1 928 Prayer Book McCann Road in Irving Sunday Services...... —.......... .............. -............. 10:00 a.m. For further information call 948-2101 ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH West Mam Street, Middleville Father Walter L. Spillane Sunday Mass... 11:00a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave & 84th St.‘Caledonia, MI Sunday Morning Worship ,8:30a.m. Sunday School............................................................. 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship................................................ 11:00a.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street 9:45 a m 11 00 a m 9 30 a m Rev. Car/ Staser, Pastor Rev. C/7 Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St 'The Church where everybody is somebody... and lesus Christ is Lord" Rev. William Dobson, Pastor MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning Worship 11 00 a m Sunday School 9 45 a m Sunday E vening Worship 6 00 p m All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Rev. Cary Wiley Rev. Robert Gerke Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday 1 vening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Vic Kaleta, Asst. Pastor Sunday School...................................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service.................................. 11:00a.m. Sunday Evening Service......................................................6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........................................... 6:45p.m. Phone Wayland 792-2889 Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE 9 30 a m 1030 a m 6 00 p m 7 00 p m Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Seo ice 1000 a m 11 15am 6 00pm YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry \allev Avenue 1st Senate 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service HKX? a.m. Church School 9^45 a.tn. Evening Service Each Sundav at 6 p.m. Saturday Evening Mass.................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ............ 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.............................. 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School ................... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8669 PHONE 894-8119 Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar Director of Christian Education LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School............................................................ 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................................ 7:00p.m. Pioneer Club <K thru 6 grade)........... Wed., 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellow ship.... Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Vaught National Kidney Foundation holding ‘Great Chili Cook-Off’ The National Kidney Foun dation of Michigan is calling for all chili cooks to sign up for a chance to participate in the Eighth Annual Great Chili Cook-Off to be held May 2 and 3 at the Saline Farm Council Grounds The International Chili Societies’ Sanctioned (ICS) Cook-Off will be Saturday, May 2. The ICS cook-off follows the rules established by the society, forbidding beans or other fillers. The winner of this event gets a trip for two to compete in the ICS World Championship Cook Off in California. The "anything in the pot’’ Renegade Cook-Off on Sun day allows cooks to use beans, spaghetti, and other fillers. The winner gets a guaranteed spot in next year's sanctioned cook-off. Registratons for both cook offs arc being accepted through March I4, 1987 To receive your registration form, call (he Kidney Foundat i o n toll-free at I-800-482-1455. Rep. Bender appointed to House Appropriations Committee Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Donald Hey dens Phone 891-9259 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED sites are barrier free. Call 948-1856 before 3 p.m. one day in advance for reserva­ tions. Meals are served at: Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday, and Friday Nashville-Masonic Temple. Monday. Tuesday. Wednes­ day Thursday & Friday . Delton -Faith United Methodist Church. Monday . Wednesday , and Thursday . Middleville-VFW Post. Monday. Wednesday. Thursday. Woodland-Eagles Club Monday. Wednesday. & Friday. Home Delivered Meals are available at Extra Cost. Special Notice Wednesday. Feb 4 The Hastings Site will feature slides and pictures of (he Netherlands, presented by Mr and Mrs Mannus De Jong form Delton He has been to the Delton and Mid dleville sites and the par ticipants enjoyed the program Meal are available for those very much Call now for over 60 years of age. and reservations. The Unique Washtub Band spouse even if under 60. Sug­ gested donation for Con- will be at the Woodland Site gregrate meals is $1 with on Friday. Feb 6<h Make food stamps accepted. All your reservations now. Roll. Marg.. 2% Milk. Cheesecake Monday. Feb. 9 - Chuck Wagon Steak. Oven Browned Potatoes. Pinenio Cauliflower. Assorted Rolls. Marg. 2% Milk. Variety Pudding. Tuesday. Feb. 10 - Chicken Turnover. Brussel Sprouts. Peas Carrots. Bread Slice. Marg . 2% Milk. Molded Fruit Salad Events Wednesday. Feb. 4 Hastings -Sing along Crafts Netherlands Films Shopping. WoodlandCards Delton-Blood Pressure Thursday. Feb. 5 - Hastings -Shopping Bingo Crafts. Friday. Feb. 6 - Hastings Pop Corn Reading Blood Pressure. Woodland -Cards. Monday, Feb. 9 - Hastings Crafts/Reading/Lansing Gilbert. Woodland Cards'Games. Tuesday. Feb. 10 - Hastings- Puzzles. 891-8028 House Republican Leader Paul Hillegonds (R-Holland) announced that State Representative Robert Bender (R-Middleville) has been ap­ pointed to the powerful House Appropriations Committee for the next two years. Bender, now serving his third term in the Legislature, will serve on the influential committee for the 1987-88 session. 'Bob has extensive knowledge in a variety of areas after serving on several committees such as Educa­ tion. Corrections and Agriculture and Forestry. This background will serve him well," Hillegonds said “I’m confident that Bob Bender will be a strong voice for mid Michigan on the Ap propriations Committee." Bender said that the com­ mittee is responsible for ex­ amining every portion of the state budget. "I have my work cut out for me but I'm looking forward to the challenge ahead. This ap­ pointment will allow my con­ stituents to have a more direct voice in the budget process and the size of stale spen ding," Bender concluded Advertise to your local customers. Call the ‘SUN & NEWS’ at 795-3345 F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOUrtS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ._ If you would like your church's Directory information listed call 795-3345 for more information. 795-9277 — IN MIDDLEVILLE Insurance and Medicaid Accepted �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / February 5, 1987 / Page 5 NEWS OF YOUR with MARILYN McWHINNEY Northville attended Paul Getty’s basketball game. Afterwards Catherine. Paul. Jenny and Rick Riegler went to Cabarfae for a weekend of skiing. Last Sunday. Emmette and Dons Campbell and George and Agnes Bedford sent the day in Kalamazoo. John and Enid Truck and Scott Matzen spent the weekend at Cedar Point Our sympathy to Debbie Wiersma on the death of her brother-in-law. Richard Pelton of Boyne City, who died Jan. 10. Thursday . Mrs. Fem Doyle and Mary Good and Harriet Steinfort. both of Caledonia, went out to lunch in Grand Rapids. Saturday morning Fem and Pnscilla Matthews had breakfast at the Far­ mhouse Restaurant in Wayland. Pat and Duane Thatcher en­ joyed having their daughter Melissa and friend Devin Quigley home from Western Michigan University for the weekend Tad and a group of friends went to the game Fri­ day night and then returned to the Thatcher home for an overnight party. Last Friday evening Marv. Manon and Jessie McWhinney and Bruce. Katie. Janine and 1 had dinner at the VFW Fish Fry in Wayland Our guests for Super Bowl Sunday were my sister. Barb and Al Palmer of Hastings. Our Wednesday evening callers were my aunt and uncle. Bob and Wilma Saunders of Nashville. Katie was an over­ night guest of Jamie Rolison on Friday. Sunday we called on my parents. Lyle and Katie Bristol of Hastings, who just returned home from a stay in Florida. nephews. After dinner they We were saddened to hear were joined by more friends at of the death of Mr Lester lhe Dean home for cake and Curtis. Lester's sister. Mabel ice cream Betts, is now a resident of Mr Wilbur Purdum has Thornapple Manor in been admitted to Provincial Hastings House in Hastings for a brief Mrs Lthel Haywood's stay. Mrs. Purdum enjoyed guests last Saturday were having her daughter. Phyllis Mike. Connie and Shelly Peters of Lansing, stay with Duyser They exchanged her last week belated Christmas gifts and Sunday. Tom. Marge. Ken enjoyed a nice visit. Monday. and Mickey Loew joined the Ethel and Connie attended the rest of her family at the home funeral of Lester Curtis. of her parents. Lloyd and Last Monday evening Shirley Frey of Cloverdale, to Thelma Carl and Ethel celebrate the January and Haywood picked up Ruth Ed February birthdays. Ken had a dy of Wall Lake and they all group of friends over Satur­ went out to dinner Tuesday. day for a day of sledding, Thelma had lunch with Mrs. videos and food Mickey Floyd (Harriet) Wells of spent Saturday at the home of Caledonia Thelma’s Wednes his uncle and aunt. Mike and day evening dinner guest was Deb Frey and family. Nettie Black Mrs. Dorothy Bonneville's Saturday. Pam Stratcr. her caller last Saturday was her mother Barb Manning of nephew. Richard Madden of Plainwell, her sister in-law Payne Lake Later that day Christy Manning of she received a phone call from Schoolcraft and her sisters. Jo her sister-in-law. Charlotte Chamberlin of Pine Lake and Madden of Cincinnati, and a Cindy Manning of call from her granddaughter. Kalamazoo, spent the day Ramona De Lisle of Florida shopping in Baltic Creek and Sunday. Don. Lois and went out to lunch Saturday Barb Stauffer attended the bir­ evening Pam and Ron attend thday celebration of their cd a Wild Game Dinner at long time neighbor and friend Umg Lake (hitd<»or Center Mrs. Leone Dean This Saturday. Bob. Cindy. Last Friday night Catherine Jaime. Cathy and Scott Getty and friend Jenny Fry of Brooks. Cindy ’s mother Dons Gaulke of Wayland and Cindy’s sister. Roxie. Dennis and Joshua Miner of Wayland, all gathered at Show Biz Pizza to celebrate the birthdays of Scott, Cathy and Joshua. Robert E. Picking, presi­ Bob and Marge Wheeler's dent and chief executive of­ callers last Sunday were Bob’s ficer of the Hastings City sister-in-law and nephew. Bank, has announced on Gert and Jerry Wheeler of behalf of the Board of Direc­ Grand Rapids. Thursday. Bob tors, the promotion of Daniel and Marge were Gerts lunch V. King to Commercial Loan guests. Officer. Tuesday. M rs. Ed w King joined the staff of Timm. Leone Sweet and Neil Hastings City Bank in May of Schenkle called on Mabel 1983 as a management trainee Betts at Thornapple Manor in and was promoted to branch Hastings. administrator at the Mid­ A birthday dinner in honor dleville office in May of 1984. of Mrs Leone Dean was held In June 1985, he was reassign­ this Sunday at the Middle ed to the Hastings office as Villa. Approximately 40 loan administrator. • guests were present including King is a Hastings native, her sister. Lavina Finkbemer. graduating from Hastings her son Dr. and Mrs. Dick High School and from Dean of East Lansing, her Saginaw Valley State College daughters Carol and Jim with a bachelor of business Smalley of Plainwell. Pat and administration degree Chuck Baragar and Jo Ann and He is a former member of Roger Barnuni and mans the Middleville Rotary Club grandchildren, nieces and and a current member of the Hastings Rotary Club. He has completed the Commencal Loan Officer Development Program sponsored by Robert Morris Associates and has completed several banking courses at Davenport College sponsored by the American Institute of Banking Arts Council ready to bring G.R. Symphony All the pions ore being fmolized for the Valentine s Day Concert Saturday. Feb. 14. by the Grand Rapids Symphony in Hastings, and now the Thornapple Arts Council of Borry County is counting on community support to fill the seats of Cen­ tral School Auditorium. In the photo, Sue Drummond (left), arts council vice pres, dent gets on enthusiastic response from Judy Hughes, arts council president, and John Fehsenfeld as she shows them a sample of the posters which have been placed around the county to promote the event. The music starts at 8 p m under the direction of Catherine Comet, the symphony's music director General Admis­ sion tickets which will be available at the door, are $6 per adult and $3.50 for a child student or senior citizen. Prior to the concert, a wine and cheese recption will be held at the Episcopal Parish Hall in Hostings. Admission to the reception s $10 and includes a reserved seating concert ticket. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Barry Intermediate School District office on S Broadway in Hastings or at the Music Center in downtown Hastings. (Reminder photo) Picture yourself in your own home Dan King promoted to commercial loan officer BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 A Iso Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1V? Mile E of Whitney.He Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia. Michigan OPEN SATURDAY Tit NOON • Family V ision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and local lending institutions have two programs to help lowand moderate-income Michigan people buy or build a home. Dan King Kindergarten screening set for Spring Parents of children who will be five-years-old or older on or before Dec 1. should con tact the elementary school nearest to their home to begin the kindergarten registration process The three schools are taking registrations are: Cakdoma Elementary. Dut­ ton Elementary and Kettle Lake Elementary The program, which is scheduled in early May . gives parents an opportunity to register their child for kindergarten classes offered through the Caledonia Com­ munity Schools Detailed in­ formation about lhe Kindergarten cumcuhim and screening process will be shared with parents during an esemng meeting ^ncduled at each of the schools tn April 1) The MSHDA Single Family Home Loan Program currently offers 20- or 30-year fixed-rate mortgage loans at 8.5% , which require low minimum down payments 2) The Michigan Mortgage Credit Certificate Program (MCCs) provides a federal income tax credit (up to 20% of the interest paid on the loan) that gives you more income to qualify for a mortgage and to make monthly payments Lenders use their own interest rates, and the MCC effectively lowers your monthly house payment Both programs have income and purchase price limits which vary for new and existing homes Only a limited number of homebuyers can be assisted by the programs. You’ve got nothing to gain by waiting, and a lot to gain bv acting now. Call the toll-free hotline 1-8OO-327-915# for pamphlets and lists of participating lenders. Or vou mav call (517) 3’3-68*0 (Single Family Loans) or (517) 335-2039 (Michigan Mortgage) for more information �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 5. 1987 “Counselor Corner” i by Bernie Weller Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Counselor Recognizing Attention Deficit Disorder (The following articles is taken from the pamplet. Coping With Your Inatten­ tive Child: written by Samuel J. Nichamin, M.D. and James Windell. M.A.) Attention Deficit Disorder is the name given to the condi tion in children, teenagers and adults when they show poor attention as well as impulsivity in their day-to-day behavior. Children who ex­ hibit certain signs notably impulsivity. short attention span, disorganization, emo­ tional outbursts, distractibility. and hyperactivity - are children with AD D. These children may he Overactive (hyperactive). Underactive (hypoactivc) or Occasionally mixed that is. both hyperactive and hypoac­ tive. but not consistently one or the ocher Children show signs of the problem very early m life usually by age three - although parents may not be attuned to the symptoms It is generally more common in boys, but girls with A D D. may be overlooked because being less aggressive their symptoms may be less obvious. Infants who later are iden­ tified as A D D. often cry or scream for no apparent reason and are often identified as having colic. They commonly show eating and sleepig difficulties. A.D.D. toddlers appear to be in perpetual motion Thes are incautious and therefore, accident-prone. They may also have eccentric food habits. Because of their emo­ tional sensitivity, they have temper tantrums and angry outbursts They are often delayed in speech, and when they begin to speak may be excessive talkers. The causes of A D D. re­ main unclear. Our opinion is that A D D. is an inherited chemical brain condition and. therefore is Not caused by faulty diet, food preser­ vatives. visual disorders, childhood head injuries, air pollution, sugar consumption or hypoglycemia. Next week: Signs of Atten­ tion Deficit Disorder Planning meeting for Caledonia’s Middle School scheduled On Monday. Feb. 9. at 7 pm. a meeting will be held for all interested parents who would like to be involved in Board meeting rescheduled The regular March 2 meeting of the Thornappie Kellogg Board of Education has been rescheduled for March 9. 7:30 p.m. at the high school library . the planning of the district’s future middle school for students in grades 6-K. The meeting will be in the Board Room of the Administrative Offices at 203 Main Street. The purpose of the meeting is to provide parents with an opportunity to share their ideas, suggestions and recom­ mendations at this early plann­ ing stage. An update ot the ac­ tivities of the Middle School Committee will also be discussed. Any parents who are unable to attend the meeting but would like to offer their com­ ments are encouraged to con­ tact Caledonia Junior High Sc'htMil Principal Mane Kelley at 891-8649. This week's students of the week ore (bock row from left) Metta Bedrick. fifth grade; Courtney Rich, fourth grade; Megan Oliver, third grade (front row from left) Gregory Lawrence, second grade: and Timothy Johnson, first grade. McFall students of the week announced Each week, teachers and students select six students of the week representing each of the six grades at McFall Elementary School in Middleville. This week's Students of the Week are: Brett Ybema. kindergarten; Timothy Johnson, first grade; Gregory Lawrence, second grade; Megan Oliver, third grade; Courtney Rich, tourth grade; and Metta Bedrick. fifth grade The selected students arc chosen for their academic and social performance in school Children named Student of the Week recievc a certificate and a bumper sticker for their parents which reads. "My kid was Student of the Week. '’ Brett Ybema, kindergarten. CLIP & SAVE--------------------I I I I I I I I I I I INSTRUCTOR MEETING LENGTH I CLASS I Stretchercise Martha Edger Feb. 2 - Feb. 26 6:30-7 30 p.m. $20 | I Mon. & Thurs. I Country/Victorian Mary Spencer Feb. 25 7-9:30 p.m $15 | Last Friday's Spelling Bee winners in the fifth through eighth grade division are I Decorated Hat Elementary fifth graders Jeremy Hilty (left) and Timothy Barrett. Hilty won 1 McFall I the Spelling Bee by correctly spelling the word neglected. Timothy Barrett, IDS/American $3 J Investing in the 1980's March 3 7-9 p.m. stumped by the word length, was the runner up in the competition. I 1 two have earned the right to go on to the regionals in Grand Rapids. If they Express reps I ■ areThe successful there, they will go on to the state competion. The spelling bee is I Sweatshirt Applique ss ; put on Marge Mathias March 5 7-9 p.m. by the Kent Intermediate School District. I IDS/American March 10 7-9 p.m $3 1 I Planning tor a 1 I Comforatable Retirement Express reos $16 ! Shar Evans March 11 & 12 . 6 30-9 p.m. I Mini Glass Workshop Roetman. 4th place. ..Jeremy pute the failure weight of the Caledonia High School’s S8 i bridge and the efficiency. Ef­ Bool &. Kevin France; Sth Applied Technology Wood­ I Lacey Hearts & Potpourri 7-830 p.m Marge Mathias March 12 ficiency of the bridge was place...Scott Hock & Heather working and Metal working I Hoop 1 classes are exploring determined by how much the Eyk; 6th place. ..Tim .Scott & I Dan Sc hied, 7th place Ken bridge weighed versus how technology in a variety of David Rowe March 17 64 pm. $30 1 I Sett Psych Hypnosis much weight it held. Douglas &. Bob Saxton; Kth forms and methods Both 1 Stop Smoking Overall winners were: 1st place...Tony Piotrowski; 9th I ■ classes participated in a bridge place . Todd McKenna; 2nd place. Jeff Tolan & Brian building contest in January I Self Psych Hypnosis March 17 David Rowe 8 30-10-30 pm. $30 ! i Students were put in groups of place Steve DeGood &. Stiegemicr; 10th place. Joel I Weight Control | two and were given the Todd Baxter; 3rd VandcrWall & Tom I place Tami Ellis &. Alan Greenfield. assignment of designing and 1 building a truss type bridge Thornapple Kellogg Community I 1 with specifications regarding I Education Office — 795-3397 1 maximum length, materials I used, time used and width of I Call the Community Ed office for further information > badge. While designing the I and registration. All classes carry a minimum and a ! bridges students had to keep track of how much materials I maximum for number of participants. were used and how well the I weight the bridge was to hold I Stretchercise meets in the Middle School; all I was spread across the I structure. I other classes are held in the High School. I After one week of construc­ Men, Women and Children I tion time each bodge was I Night appointments available weighed down until it failed Middleville Community > Education ■ - ENRICHMENT CLASSES - ■ "1 | TK’s Spelling Bee winners told Students design bridges J -CLIP & SAVE- Eash group then had to com­ �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / February 5, 1987 I Page 7 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST Next Sunday the Caledonia United Methodist Church will be hosting a concert by the Mason Bells Choir at 7 pm h's a Boy’ For Al and San dy Schumm and James and Tamara Wright It's a Girl! For Mark and Tamela Tans and Scott and Laurie Ixep. Congratulations to all of you The next regular meeting of the Caledonia Eastern Stars is Tuesday. Feb. 10. Folks celebrating February birthdays are: On Feb I. Christine Huttenga. Margaret Saundcr and Irene St Martin; Feb 3 Fianna Lind; Feb. 4 Brenton Pross (he's three); Feb. 5 Joy Slocum (she's two); Feb. 7 Dave Slocum; Feb X Forest Aldcrink and Ann Raah; Feb. 10 Paul Slocum (he's II) and Lila Kiet/man. Feb. 11 Luc I la Miller; Feb. 17 Craig Schmidt and Harry Berends. Feb. 20 Ruth Shook. Feb. 22 Benji Lillie (he’s 11) and George Frost. Feb. 25 Bertha King. Feb 26 Anna Ver Heck; Feb. 28 Kim Gross (she's II). Valeree Gross and Adolph Wondra/ck May all your bir­ thdays be the best yet. Happy belated anniversary to John and June Pill who celebrated there 40th on Jan Forest and lone Aidrink will celebrate 50 years of mar­ riage Feb 14 Phil and Rosclla Shook will also celebrate their anniver­ sary on Feb. 14 and Art and Jean Soest will celebrate their s on Feb. 15. Con­ gratulations to both couples. Harold and Marie Welton will celebrate 53 years of inarriage on Feb. 22. Congratulations! Gilbert and Helen Rich paid their respects at Hcint- zelmans funeral last week Mrs Iva Langkamp and Millie Wenger and family at­ tended a Sunday get-together with the Langkamp family at the home of Fred Thomas to watch the football game and visit All had a great time. Mrs. Dons Heintzelman's daughter-in-law Anne passed away last week. Our con­ dolances to her husband Guy and family Sorry folks. Jerry and Salite Miller live in Montana, not Wyoming and Sanford is a ci­ ty in Michigan not a state. A meeting to discuss the next 4th of July celebration in Caledonia will be held Feb 17 at approximately 7 or 7;30 p.m. at the Village Hall next to the Firebarn Anyone interested in help­ ing plan Caledonia's Centen mal Celebration is encouraged to attend the 7 p.m. meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month The meetings are held in the basement of the Caledonia Library . Judy Kid dcr is in charge. May God bless the employees of General Motors who arc giving of their time and talents to help wire the new barrier-free home being built by the Ken Vander Veens of Caledonia, who are confined to wheelchairs from separate accidents. The well-known honorable Joe Kelly, 77, passed away January 28. He gave of his legal services when the Caledonia Sportsman s Club was formed. Mrs. Lenore Howard of Alto is his sister. Our condolances to the family. Thelma Gehl said the ad­ dress for Rodney Miller, sta­ tioned in England for the U.S. Air Force is: Rodney Miller Middle school P.E. staff to give presentation at state conference The Thomapple Kellogg Middle School physical education staff has been selected to present a program entitled “Fitness Testing The Modern Way'' at the 1987 Michigan Association of Middle School Educators Conference The conference will be held at the Covington Middle School in Birm­ ingham. Michigan on March 19 and 20. The conference will be attended by more than 1.000 Michigan middle school teachers and administrators Mr and Mrs. Sorensen will be explaining the Fit-N-Dex fitness program to other Michigan physical education teachers Thie Cramer soft ware program evaluates each student on fitness tests of measuring cardio vascular en­ durance. body fat. flexibility, muscular endurance and BILLIES BEAUTY SALON “On the Lake'* 555 S Shore Drive. Green Lake Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment B1LUF RUSSELL. OWNER 25 YEARSJN THE SAVE LOCATION muscular strength. Physical education students are given the tests twice a year. Each student receives a personal fitness-wellness pro­ file The Apple computer printout is based on age. sex. height and weight. Each stu­ dent's personal printout also contains reachable goals for the second testing. The middle school physical education program has also been presented at three other slate and national conferences in 1983 and 1984 Women’s Club to meet The Middleville Women's Club will meet Tuesday. 7:30 p.m.. at the home of Ann Bartlett Each member is to bring some historical fact erf Michigan to help celebrate Michigan's SesquicentenmaJ At the annual dinner meeting in January. at the home of our president Alice Wiennga. it was decided to change the name of Mid­ dleville Women's Reading Club to Middleville Women’s Club We are still affiliated with General Federation of Women's Clubs. 38676-4738. P S C . Box 3383. A.P.O . New York. 09238 Mrs Helen Rich and Thelma Gehl attended the visiting at Cascade Metcalfs Jonkhoff Funeral Parlors, as their first cousin Dorothy Courtade's husband Ray Janke. 62. passed away Thelma also attended the funeral services Friday at I p m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Interment Fairplains Cemetery The Ralph Gehls have made several long distance phone calls to Consumers Power in Kalamazoo because their gas stove was emitting a blue, orange or white flame. No one could pinpoint the cause. When the portable humidifier is on. the flames are white or orange and when it is off the flames are blue, hence, the moisture is causing the color change. Ralph Langkamp will be staying at Iva Langkamp’s home while the apartment complex on Maple Street is being remodeled and Myrtle Willyard will be staying with her daughter in Low ell W e are sorry to hear of the passing Mr. Ward Dodge last Saturday morning. He had just put his snowblower away before meeting his Maker May God bless him! Mrs. Joe (Alice) Flynn had the misfortune of falling at the Caledonia Mall. She injured herself quite badly and then came down with a bad cold Our best wishes to her. The Gun Lake Winter Festival dates have been changed to Feb. 14-15. Cross country ski races and dog sled races will be Feb. 21-22. These two events were to have been Jan. 10. Army private Brian Schultz, son of Ken and Marily n Schultz of Robertson Road, has graduated from helicopter repair course at U.S A rmy T ransportat ion school. Fort Eustis. Virginia Congratulations. School board president Russel Harmelink will be hosting a "Get Acquainted Coffee Hour" for our new superintendent. Bob Myers You are invited to stop in and say “hello'' between 7 and 8 p.m. on Feb. 17 prior to the regular board of education meeting at 203 Mam St.. Caledonia Our condolances to the family of Mrs. Evelyn L. Merriman. 81. of Alto, who passed away Jan 31. Mr. and Mrs Hugh Kegerreis called on Maxine Kegerreis and Hope Richardson at Cheshire (Allegan) They en­ joyed all the birds that came to the feeder. Mr. and Mrs. Art Soest called on the Richard Soest family Saturday afternoon. Last Saturday evening the Sportsman's Club hosted their 25th venison dinner Both moose and venison were serv­ ed this year. The venison was provided by local sportsmen. All the sportsmen, their wives and friends, including Dick Postumus attended The John Czarneckm family Mike Alberta and Dim and Fanny Brinks of Bryon Center were Sunday callers at the John King home. Debbie Soest and I are sure glad to have Marty Passenger hack in Michigan Dust oft the Monopoly boards. It's game time! Iv'e got to slop winning or no one will play with me We enjoyed the game Sunday. Marty? �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I February 5. 1987 Trojans remain in first outlasting Godwin 67-66 Doug Fox (52) of Middleville tries to block a shot in the Trojan’s 71-45 win over Delton last Tuesday. Middleville eighth graders defeat Comstock Park The eighth grade basketball team defeated Comstock Park 56-38. The win improves their record to 5-4. The team jumped to an ear­ ly 16-3 first quarter lead and never looked back. The Tro­ jans' starters retired to the bench early as the reserves ail but finished out the game. The Trojans held a 26-15 half-time lead and increased it to 46-24 Arriving THURSDAY Sealy’s Newest Way To Sleep Better! At BLANCO FURNITURE HOURS M . TH., F. 9-8; T., W 9-6 SAT. 9-5 Free Misery fOeertSOQ 672-5115 or 672-7613 BLANCO FURNITURE Old U.S. 131 & 124th Ave at the end of the third quarter. The Trojans were outscored 10-14 during the fourth quarter but the outcome of the game had been determined much earlier. Scoring for the Trojans were John Scheib, 13 pts.; Steve Van Duine, 9 pts.; Jason Pranger, 7 pts.; Shawn Hayward. 4 pts.; Andy Hut­ chens. 4 pts . Arron Lyttle, 4 pts.; Vernon DeWitt. 3 pts.; Mike Wiennga. 2 pts.; Jamie Paine. 2 pts ; Andy Monroe, 2 pts Brad Bruner. 2 pts.; Bob Fhkkema. 2 pts.; Scott Van Aartsen. I pt.; and Kirk Scheib, I pt. Five wrestlers take titles in tourney On Friday, Jan 3. Thor nappie Kellogg hosted a JV Tournament with Mid­ dleville's wrestlers showing a lot of promise during this competition Taking first for TK were Delbert Craven at 1I9; Chris Forsythe. 126; Pete Vanden Brueck. 138. Jack Rosenborg at 185; and Rick Needham at heavy weight M tddles die also had five w restlers who placed second Tony Palmer. 98. Josh Berg. 105. Man Durkee at 112; Scott Chapman at 185; and Scott Needham at I98. Other Middle* die wrestlers who won matches were Chad Peters. 126. Rub Lawrence, I38; Jon Ransom. 155; Charlie Dennis. 155; Steve Thompson. 185 Jeff Her nandez. 185. Chns Ayers at 185. and Brun Osbun at 167. Middleville remained in the driver’s seat for its first O-K Blue title in three seasons by outlasting Godwin Heights 67-66 last Friday The win was Middleville's tenth in a row and upped its record to I l-l overall and 8-0 in the conference Hamilton, which beat Comstock Park Friday, remains in second at 6-1, making the O-K Blue a pretty much two team race. Byron Center is at 6-2 and Godwin Heights drops out of contention at 4-3. The game is the middle in a crucial three-game mid-w inter set. said Trojan Coach Skip Pranger. On Tuesday Mid­ dleville blasted Delton, the only team to have beaten the Trojans this year. 71-45. Tonight the Trojans travel to Hamilton with a chance to all but seal the league championship. “This whole week has been tough for us." said Pranger. “Delton had already beaten us. we were play ing Godwin on the road, and we have to go to Hamilton Tuesday.” Godwin started out the game like the Wolverines planned on tightening up the O-K Blue race. Godwin jumped to a 15-11 first quarter lead and upped that to 38-25 by the half. But Pranger said a halftime pep talk on intensity levels and the switching of defenses turned things around in the final 16 minutes. "They played a triangleand-two or diamond-in-one — whatever you call it — and took (Doug) Fox right out of the game." said Pranger. "We played out of sine the first half. "But these kids think they are going to win every game...They played much Middleville's Ross Sprague (30) has a shot blocked on last Friday's 67-66 win over Godwin harder the third and fourth quarters. " Middleville held Godwin to a mere 7 third period points and cut the lead to 45-39. Then, behind 9 points by Fox and 6 by Randy Stickney. Middleville outscored its hosts 27-21 in the fourth quarter to grab the win Stickney finished with 22 points. 8 rebounds and 3 assists. Fox chipped in 11 points. The Trojans hit 40 percent (23-of-57) of their field goal attempts and 21-of-36 free throws Earlier in the week Mid dleville avenged its only loss by ripping Delton 71 45. Fox's 21 points led the Tro­ jans while Kurt Henry, David Elies and Brian Verlinde add cd 8. After playing at Hamilton tonight the Trojans host Byron Center on Feb. 6. Walker leads Scots to 48-32 win over Kelloggsville Guard Mike Walker scored 16 points including a streak of 8 straight to start off the fourth quarter to give Caledonia a 48-32 victory over an improving Kellogsville team. Caledonia, trying to come back from a trouncing on Tuesday night by South Chris­ tian (7CF49), played poorly for 3 quarters before Walker got hot "I think this was our worst Caledonia 7th graders keep winning The seventh grade boys basketball team of Caledonia continued their winning ways with a 49-17 victory over Kelloggsville in the first round of tournament action. The win improved their record to 10-0. The Scots dominated the ac­ tion from start to finish. Leading in scoring was Steve Tafelsky w ith I0 points Also scoring for the Scots Brad Siegena. Chns VanRyn, Todd Hudson. 6 pts each. Blake Osborne w ith 5 pts ; Chris Durkee. Brent Overmire. Casey Young with 4 apiece; and Brad Feenstra. Steve Schneider, and Mark Uyl with 2 pts each. Sports. conL on page 10 Get results with Sun & News CLASSIFIEDS ... Phone7SM345 ... performance of the year," ex­ plained assistant coach Tom Bont. "We played pretty good defense, but our offense wasn't anywhere to be found.” Caledonia did play great defense. They held Kellog­ gsville to 6 points the entire second half. Juniors Rick Moon and Kory Keating were all over the floor deflecting passes, stealing the ball, and rebounding. Kelloggsville (2-10 overall) played the Scots tough for three quarters, but ran out of gas in the fourth quarter. The Scots held a slim 14-I3 lead after one quarter and it was all tied up at 26 at the half. In the third quarter, both teams looked lost on offense. Caledonia made I out of 18 shots from the field and hit 2 free throws for a total of 4 W points, and the Rockets made 2 out of 13 shots for a total of 4 points. "We couldn’t buy a basket in the third quarter," com­ mented Bont "We were tak­ ing good shots, but nothing would fall.” The fourth quarter it was all Caledonia. The Scots outscored the Rockets 18-2 to cruise to the win. Caledonia improved to 5-7 overall and 4-4 in the con­ ference Other players having big nights for the Scots: Bob Weaver, 4 points and 16 re­ bounds; Kory Keating, 6 points and 11 rebounds, Rick Moon, 8 points and 8 re­ bounds; and Todd Walma, 6 points and 7 rebounds. The managers for the Scots this year are Marty Burgess, Jon Macomber and Craig Kowaleyie. Mfr WW W W Mfr Mfr Mfr W Mfr * Caledonia Sportsman’s Club - Sunday Breakfast Feb. 8,1987 9:00-12:00 (CALEDON! A ECGS • SAUSAGE PANCAKES • TOAST • JUICE • COFFEE Adults $2.5o! Children under 6 $150 j Come on 1 out! �Whether you've got a growing young family ... Or are settling down for your golden years... 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See what you've been missing MAIL TODAY Send my subscription to: NAME __________________________________________________________________ ADOtSS_________________________________________________________ cm STATE ZIP Local Subscription Rate $8.00 Per Year Outside Barry, Kant or Allegan Counties $10 00 Year Only PER YEAR Barry, Kent. Allegan Co. Phone 795-3345 �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 5. 1987 Bender works to curb the spread of Aids Legislation that would help combat the spread of the dead­ ly AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome/ virus in Michigan prisons was in­ troduced today by area lawmaker State Represen­ tative Bob Bender (R- Middleville). Bender introduced House Bill 4028. which would re­ quire all new inmates be tested for AIDS. ' The Michigan Department of Corrections ha* recognized the need to test inmate* for Former Caledonia man honored in California Walter Bowman, son of Keith Bowman. formerly of Caledonia, and a I956 Caledonia High School graduate, was honored at an awards breakfast as a $5 million sales club member with the Orange County Board of Realtors in California He was recently elected to the board of Orange County Realtors and was named Kawanian of the Year. Walt, a graduate of Long Beach State University. is married to Beth, a teacher, who majored in journalism at the University of California. They have three children Eric, who is a football coach at Los Almitos High School and a student at Long Beach University: Ethel, with a masters in elementary educa­ tion. is a teacher with the Orange County school system and also instructs other teachers in computer opera­ tions. and Gretchen, who recently spent the holidays in Rome with her parents Bowling League RESULTS AIDS in an effort to protect the prison population and cor­ rections personnel from un­ necessary exposure to this often fatal disease. ” Bender said. ‘The Corrections Department ha* not gone far enough, however, since it is onlv doing random testing for AIDS The third-term lawmaker *aid the need to take special precautions in prisons is obv ious based on the know ledge that homosexual activity is thought to be commonplace and many of those in­ carcerated are intravenous drug users — both methods by which the virus is known to be transmitted Under the legislation, isola­ tion would not be required for inmates who tested positive for the AIDS virus, but it would require counseling on means of transmission. Knowledge of who has the virus would also allow prison officials to keep a more wat­ chful eye on inmates who tested positive, and perhaps not give them certain duties within the facility. Bender said. "Our aim with mandatory counseling is to inform in­ dividuals w ith the virus so that they can take steps to prevent its spread to others." Bender said. "Also, not everyone who tests positive for the virus will get the full-blown disease. Counseling will enable inmates Io change their behavior to perhaps prevent From area bowlers— I hirsts Nite Men's Quinn’s Sports I4 2. Villa Bakery 11 5. Pick One 9-7. WFC 9-7. Four Bangers 9-7. The New Guys 9 7. Pabst 8 8. Formula Real Estate 7-9. American Homecraftors 6-IO. Half Legal 6-IO. SGH 4-12, Scooter's ”65" 4-12. High Game and Series - B Batson 202 551. M Batson 542. D Brehm 538. M Lesick 529. R Finkbeiner 203-523. M. Mugridge 234-515. H Frost 512. B Potts 504. K. Sears 502. Early Risers High Games - G. Hull 179. N. Fox 177. J. Bush 176. S. Durkee 172. L. Yoder 169. High Series - G. Hull 486. J Jamison 463. L. Yoder 462. K. Bergakker 452, L. Zoinerlie 443. Thursday Night Classic Good Pal Farms. 13-3; Seif & Sons Chevrolet. 13-3; Dougs Auto Service. I2’j-3Mi; Task. 11-5; Gavin Chevrolet A Buick. 10-6; Garbow Real Estate. 10-6; Cascade Houk Improvement, 9 7; Brog’s. 7-9; Mar Poss. 7-9; Simpson Industries. 6'.’ -9':; MiddleVilla. 6-10; Northern Equipment. 6-10. Robertson Plumbing & Heating. 5Vi-lOVi; Geukes Meat Market. 5-11; Thornap­ ple Kitchen. 3'i-12 Ms; Bernier's Service. 3-13. High Series: C. Featherly. 624. B Boyle. 618 R Fink betner. 567. D Haight. 563; J Brinks. 562. High Games: B Boyle. 252; M Freeman. 235. C. Featherh. 225; N Haight. 222. D Haight. 219 A. Hastings City Bank. 21-7; Monarch. 21-7; American Redecoration. 15-13; Village Beauty Nook. 13-15; Phil’s Pizzeria. 10-18; Seif & Sons. 4-24. High Series: R Neal. 513; D. Blough. 510; G. Meaney, 496; V. Gillispie. 491; W. Huss. 490. High Games: J. Freeman. 202: W Huss. 199. C. Haight, 197; G Meaney & T. Cooley. 186; D Blough. 185. Thursday .Midnight Middle\ ilia Mid-Villa Vice. 18-6; H M F.I.C.. 18 6. No Names. 16-8; Buckaroos. 16 8. Who Cares. 14-10. Free Ride. 12-12: 2 plus 1. 10 14 The Terminators. 10-14; Beers. 10-14; Spare Us. 8-16. P W K 7-17; Echo. 5-19. High Series: J Fager. 511; T Girrbach. 511. H Jameson. 536; T Kasprazak. 5.30; W Morgan. 539; D Manm. 516. High Gaines: T Girrbach. 211; M Ward. 209; D Man ni. 209. W Morgan. 2tM Lions to play Caledonia faculty A charity basketball game between the Detroit Lions and the Caledonia coaching staff will be held Thursday. Feb. 19. at 7 p.m. at Caledonia High School, 9749 Duncan Lake Rd.. Caledonia. Mich. Ticket prices are $3.00 at the door. Advance tickets at $2.00 are available in the high school athletic office. Programs will be sold for 50 cents each and they may be autographed by the Lions dur­ ing the half-time of the game. Lions scheduled to come (sub­ ject to change) are: Jeff Chad­ wick. Rob Rubick. William Gay. Chuck Long. James Jones, and Mike Butcher. If you would like any other information, call Ralph Shefferly at 891 9269 Elementary Basketball Camp A Basketball Camp is open to sixth graders at Caledonia Elementary. The camp is run by Caledonia elementary teachers Jon Meerman and Harley Mulder Students will learn more about the game of basketball and work on skills and techniques The camp is held after school for one hour on Jan 16. 20. 23. 30 and Feb 3 and 6. STANDINGS KEiTH BEfKY — NOAM CASKEY DON SCXWAHTZ - I LEAS AMOCO GAS CUES El SERVING FARM INDUSTRY /Q Ci C/Rt. WW CHERRV V Al LEV CALEDONIA Ml (616) 891-6196 jt ng P’Wruar D«es» SELF-SERVE GAS diesel •sE ROSENE SNACK SHOP L. L E G. B M L L D Three Man Basketball W-L Cobum.......................... 11-1 Kermeen . 10-3 Mayhew .7-5 Jewett ..................... 7-6 Denniston 6-6 Reaser .5-7 Elwood 5-8 Caldwell 3-10 Parker......................... 2-10 its escalation.” The need for AIDS testing in prisons is further emphasiz­ ed by the fact that 5.400 in­ mates were released back into the community last year. Since the overwhelming ma­ jority of those who carry the AIDS virus, and who are in­ fectious. do not know they are infected, it makes great sense to alert them and provide counseling on how to avoid transmission to others. Bender said According to the lawmaker, it costs $6 to peform the initial AIDS antibody test It costs an average $140,000 for medical care for an AIDS patient Not only from a humanitarian standpoint, but from an economic perspective it makes good policy sense to Knight earns commendation medal in Florida In the Service... Beck graduates from basic training Airman 1st Class Ronald J. Beck, nephew of Barb and Ardon Schambers of 7375 100th St S.E.. Caledonia. Ml graduated from Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base. Texas. During the six weeks of training the airman studied the Air Force mission, organiza­ tion and customs and received special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the communi­ ty college of the Air Force. He is a 1986 graduate of Milford High School. Ml. Middleville man completes basic Pvt 2. Brian K. Schultz, son of Ken and Marilyn Schultz of Robertson Rd . Middleville, successfuly com­ pleted basic training from July 21 to September 12 with Com­ pany C. 3rd Battalion Basic Training Brigade at Fort Dix. New Jersey. He was given an outstan­ ding achievement award for the End-of-Cycle (Soldiers Thornapple Kellogg High School and Middle School Monday. Feb. 9 BBQ or hot dog. green beans, chem crisp, milk Tuesday. Feb. 10 Chili, carrot/celery. crackers.cheese, sandwiches, pineapple, milk. W ednesday. Feb. 11 Pizza, cole slaw or sweet potatoes, fruit cocktail, milk. Thursday, Feb. 12 Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, w gravy, peas, rosy appleasauce. sandwich, milk Friday. Feb. 13 Burger or hot dog bun, w cheese-relish and onion, oven fries, peaches or fruit juice, milk. Staff Sgt Laura I Knight, daughter of Jane K Grecman of 3734 Wyoming Ave . Wyoming. Ml. anti Gerald A Barnaby of 10195 Kalamazoo Ave.. Caledonia, has been decorated with the Air Force Commendation Medal at MacDill Air Force Base. Fla The Air Force Commenda tion Medal is awarded to those individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement or meritorious serv ice in the per formance of their duties on hehalt of the Air Force Knight is an inventory management specialist with the 56th Supply Squadron. Her husband. Air Force Staff Sgt Willard I Knight, is the son of Frank Knight of Rural Route 460. Malborough. N.H . and Fran cis M. LeClair of Oak Hill Trailer Park. Hinsdale. N.H Sbfl to a 1979 graduate ol Wyoming Park High School Barstis graduates aircraft course School menu: Thornapple Kellogg West & McFall Elem. Lunch Menu Monday, Feb. 9 Chicken nuggets, french fries, carrots, fruit. Tuesday , Feb. 10 Hamburger steak, w/brown gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, fruit or ice cream. Wednesday, Feb. II West, Pizza, fruit, green beans. McFall. Fishwich. french fries, com. fruit. Thursday. Feb. 12 McFall. Pizza, fruit, green beans. West, Fishwich. french fries, com. fruit. Friday , Feb. 13 Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, w butter, peas or salad, fruit. Hot dog available every day. milk served every day. curb the spread of those who have contracted the disease, he said. “I see this as a practical way of stopping the spread of AIDS." Bender said. "The Corrections Department cur­ rently draws a blood sample from inmates at the reception center, and therefore, couki routinely run the AIDS test Stakes) by attaining a perfect socre. His achievement reflects great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army He also successfuly com­ pleted the Attack Helicopter Repairer Course 67410, and received his diploma from the United States Army Aviation Logistic School at Fort Eustis. Virginia on Dec. II The course consisted of maintenance and transporta non of materials, facilities and personnel. Pvt. Brian Schultz is the grandson of Lillian Schultz and Don and Dorothy Kellogg, all of Caledonia. He was a 1986 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and is now stationed in West Germans since January 3. E3Q W Airman Steven M Barstis. son of Mr and Mrs Robert A. Barstis of 8575 Breton Road. Caledonia, has graduated from the U.S. Air Force aircraft maintenance course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. During the course, students were taught aircraft maintenance fundamentals to repair and service one and two-engine jet aircraft Maintenance management and documentation was also taught to assess aircraft readiness capability. Graduates of the course earned credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force He is a 1986 graduate of Caledonia High School Preschool has openings The Caledonia Community Education Preschool has some openings in their four yearold preschool classes. The classes are held on Monday and Wednesday p.m or Tues day and Thursday a m. There are also openings in the three year old class on I uesday and Thursday a m. Cali 891-8117 for more information. GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS OF WEST MICHIGAN, INC Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE — 795-7625 124 East Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 5, 1987 / Page 11 CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m. Thank You Help Wanted CALEDONIA CLASS OF ’77 Thank you very much for the flowers for my mother. Debbie “Colburn" Hanford. BLANCO FURNITURE in Shelbyville will begin inter­ viewing upon completion of it’s remodeling project If you wish to make a career change and enter the enjoyable world of the home fashion business, send your resume to: Jose R. Blanco, Blanco Furniture, Box 63, Shel­ byville. MI 49344__________ CARD OF THANKS The family of Harold E. Thal­ er wish to thank everyone who expressed sympathy at the loss of our loved one, Marian Thaler. Special thanks to the Wayland Area Ambulance for their efforts. Thanks to all who brought in food, sent cards, flowers, and memorials. Thanks to Leighton United Methodist Church for the use of the hall to serve the lunch. A special thanks to Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught for his comforting words. Also to Beel­ er Funeral Home, Thanks. May God Bless each of you. The Harold E. Thaler Family. THANK YOU The family of CAROL JEAN LANGKAMP would like to extend a heartfelt thank* to all the family, friends and neighbors that sent Bowen, food, prayers, support and expressions of sympathy in the loss of our loved one. We would like to thank Roctman Funeral Chapel, Elder Kenneth Colburn for his very comforting words and to the Caledonia American Legion Auxiliary for serving the lunch after the service. In sincere appreciation. The Carol Jean Langkamp Family. In Memoham IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear husband, father and grandfather, Clair W. Tongatc, who was called home February 4, 1986. So many things have happened. Since you were called away; So many things to share with you, Had you been left to stay. Wc cannot bring the old days back, And your hands we cannot touch; But we will always have the memory, Of the one we loved so much. Loved and sadly missed by, . Wife, June Paul & Anne Mary Beth & Dale Jeff, Steve, Scott & Doug Farm 1976 TRAIL-ET 6 HORSE horse trailer, new axle and arcs, living quarters and tack area, body needs work, $4000 or best offer. 945-2236 Miscellaneous WANTED: Carpenter work, free estimates, call 795-7290 WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110.________ ONE BEDROOM APART­ MENT: available for immediate occupancy. Rent is $240 plus utilities. Dcp. & Ref. will be required. No pets. Phone 795-7653. Pharmacy Care was broken into Pharmacy Care, located in the Save Mor building, is the name of the pharmaev that was entered during a break-in Jan 20 The business was reported as Professional Phar macy in last week s Sun and Netherlands’ slides to be shown Mr and Mrs. Mannus De­ Jong of Guernsey Lake will be at the Hastings Commission On Aging Friendship Center at 120 N Michigan Ave. at 11 am. on Feb 4. to show his slides and pictures of the Netherlands The menu that day is southern fned chicken. tomato cucumber salad, com bread. 2% milk and bananas. Please call 948-4856 one day in advance for reservations Free blood pressure clinic A free blood pressure clinic is held weekly in Middleville on Wednesdays from I p.m. to 6 p.m. at Pharmacy Care located at 1045 Arlington in the same building as Sav-Mor Supermarket. Women’s Club meeting Feb. 5 Policeman injured while on duty The Caledonia Women's Club will meet Thursday. Feb. 5. 9:30 am.. at the home of Mrs. Robert Finkbeiners at 7200 100th Street. There will be a book review by Donna Winters. Co­ hostess is Gerri Fairbrother. Feb. 17 is Legislation Dav. The clubs luncheon will be held in Lansing. Bekkering named to Dean’s List Cindi Bekkering. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bekkenng. 820 Barlow Lake Rd.. Middleville and a sophomore at Hope College, was named to the school’s Dean’s List for the first semester of the 1986-87 school year To be named to the Dean’s List a student must have a minimum 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Bekkering is studying for a major in art and English She is a 1985 graduate of Jenison High School. Hope College is a fouryear. co-educational. liberal arts college with an enroll­ ment of 2.545 men and women and is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America. bv Kathleen J. Oresik Middleville Police Officer Andrew Frantz sustained a broken wrist while on a per­ sonal injury call last Friday night. Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cain said Frantz receiv­ ed a call about a personal in­ jury accident at Patterson and Green Lake Road at 10:50 p.m. Cain said when he arrived he discovered that slippery roads caused the driver of a Ford Bronco to lose control of the vehicle. The Bronco had rolled over in the ditch on Pat­ terson Road and the driver was thrown from the vehicle to a nearby field, he said. He said Frantz fell in a deep snow-covered hole and broke his wrist after walking onto the field to rescue the victim. Frantz continued to handle the situation until he was able to have the victim transferred to Pennock Hospital. Cain said He then admitted himself to the hospital where he was treated for a broken wrist and released. Cain said because of the in­ jury Frantz will be unable to return to work for four num ths to a year Complete details of the ac­ cident arc not available. Vandenberg is U-M degree candidate University of Michigan students who expect their degrees this winter attended the University’s commence­ ment ceremonies. Dec. 14 Robert W. Vandenberg of 220 Stadium Drive. Mid­ dleville. is among the some 1.800 students on Ann Arbor campus who are degree can­ didates this winter. Vandenberg is expected to graduate the University of Literature. Science and the Arts with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Phone 795-3345 for Sun and News ads! For Sale Automotive 1976 FORD 3/4 TON PICKUP: Super cab, body good condition, loaded with extras, needs new engine, $800 or best offer. 945 2236 COMPARE OUR PRICES AND SAVE!!! 1982 CHEVROLET CAVA1.1 I• R: 4 dr., air, stereo cassette, front wheel drive, good mileage, nicely equipped. Priced to sell at $3500. Call 795-7625 or 795-7413 CertainTeedB N SOLID VINYL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS Sun & News Classifieds Pre Cuts #2 to GET RESULTS! 89C •1.45 8' For Sale Pets 2x4 STUDS Economy Cail WE NEED THE ROOM You need the savings! Blanco Furni­ ture, Shelbyville remodeling sale going on now. 672-5115, 672-7913 I l a CERTA1NTEED WINDOWS ARE CUSTOM-MADE TO FIT ANY WINDOW OPENING PRECISELY Ph: 795-3345 FOR SALE: AKC registered blonde cocker spaniel, 5 months old, $50. 795-7853 PANELING 115% i. IMSULATION $3.80 3’4x15x88' Kraft........... *12” 3’4x23x135' Kraft.............. •20” 6’4x15x80' Kraft............ *20” 6’4x23x123' Kraft.............. ♦29“ 6’4x15x49' Attic............ 6’4x24x75' Attic............ *17” 4x8x%" Bead Board »2*o 4x8x1" Bead Board ♦3M 4x8x’4" Foil Board ♦3” • No storm windows noodod Eaual glass siza Village of Caledonia NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Many Different Panels to choose from! OxM-Hung. Glider. The public hearing to be held Monday, February 9 at 7 p.m., for the adoption of the General Fund, the Sewer Fund, the Major Street Fund and the Local Street Fund for the 1987 fiscal year. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk Wtfn n comet to Rep/ecement Windows... Nobody does it btfter its CertainTeedB 7/16" O.S.B. 4x8 $716 7/16" Utility 4x8 $6« 3/4"T&G4x8. *1262 4x8x1" Foil Board •46O 4x8x4" Iso Board (Tough R) *56O 4x8x1" Blue Board ALL PRICES CASH & CARRY ★ PRICES GOOD THRU FEB. 14, 1987 Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. DURKEE-LINTON LUMBER The Right Prescription for Your Lown Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) Middleville ALTO, MICHIGAN • 868-6026 Bob Klinge HOURS: Monday thru Friday., 7:30am-5:00pm; Saturday 8:00am-]2 noon 795-7647 W2 �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I February 5. 1987 Village council seeks lower speed limit by Kathleen J. Oresik The Middleville Village Council is not happy with the higher speed limits recently imposed on them and is taking action to get them reduced. The council agreed last Tuesday to voice their displeasure about the increas­ ed speed limits on M-37 within the north and south village limits to slate Rep Paul Hillegonds. R Holland. and to ask that they be return­ ed to 35 m.p.h. The council had originally asked the Slate Highway Department to perform a speed study on the stretch of M-37 in hopes of getting the speed limits reduced. Village Manager Kil Roon said Tuesday Instead, the highway department felt the speed limits were not high enough and raised the speed w ithin the village limits from 35 m.p.h. to 40 and 50 m p h. after con­ ducting the study a few weeks ago. he said Results of the study are bas­ ed on an 85 percentile of motorists traveling in both directions. Roon said In comparing the recent study with the Iasi one per­ formed in 1983. when the speed limits were lower. Roon said there was a two mile-perhour incease in the average speed of motorists traveling north from 400 feet south of the village limits to the Spring Park entrance and an increase of 3.7 mph to Sherman Street. He said speeds decreased by one mph from Sherman Street to Edward Street, speeds decreased by 3.1 mph just north of Edward Street, and just north of the village limit there was a 7.9 mph decrease. A resident living on the west side of M-37 near Ed­ ward Street complained aboul the 15 mph increase in speeds and said be will keep in con­ tact with Hillegonds until he gets the speed limit reduced. Roon said business persons south of town had also ap­ proached him about lowering the speeds there. Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cain said he recom mended reducing the speed limit. He felt there would be more personal injuries with the increased speeds but said be had not noticed a signifi­ cant increase of accidents w ith the new speed limits in force. LANSING DIARY Questions answered about W-4s The Tax Reform Act of 1986 requires all employees to submit a new Form W -4 to their employers before Oct 1. 1987 The following questions and answers have been developed by the Internal Revenue Service to help tax­ payers meet this requirement. Q. I understand I have to fill out a new Form W-4 with my empkner. Whs? A. The IRS will be publishing new withholding tables to reflect the changes in exemption amounts, standard deductmns and the tax rates as a result of the new tax law. A new Form W-4 is needed by each taxpayer to insure that their withheld taxes cover their tax bills. Q. Is there a deadline for filing the new Form W-4? A. You must flic a new Form W-4 with your employer before Oct. I. 1987. However, filing a new form as soon as possible may be to your advantage because the new tax law may significantly change your tax withholding and tax liability for 1987. Q. What happens if I don’t fill out a new Form W-4? A. If you do not file a new Form W-4 before Oct. I. your employer must withhold taxes from your wages as if you are either single claiming one withholding allowance or married claiming two withholding allowances, depending on whether you checked the “ Single ” or ‘Married'* box on your most recent Form W-4 on file with your employer Q. How will I know what changes in the tax law affect me? A. The IRS has a new Form W-4 which reflects these changes, it is important that you carefully read the instruc­ tions so that your withholding, plus any estimated tax payments you make, closely match your tax liability for the year. Q. What happens if I don’t have enough withheld and I owe taxes at the end of the year? A. You may have to pay a penalty if you owe additional tax at the end of the year. Generally, you can avoid the penalty if your withholding plus estimated tax payments (if any) in 1987 equal at least 90 percent of your tax liability this year (1987) or 100 per­ cent of vour tax liabilitv for 1986. Q. Could you tell me how many withholding allowances I should claim? A. There are several factors which will determine how many withholding allowances you should claim. Does your spouse work? Do either of you have a second job? Do you have income from other sources besides your job? Do you have a large amount of adjustments (reductions) to in­ come? Also, some of the deductions you took in the past may have been reduced or eliminated by the new (ax law. Surprise Your Valentine with... ine5 in... The Middleville Sun & News Give cupid a helping hand with a LOVE LINE in The Sun & News. Compose your own message on the coupon provided, and mail to The Sun & News, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058. A special column will ap­ pear in the February 12th issue Express your feelings to your wife, hus­ band, parents, relatives, teachers, best friend, or anyone who you would like to say THANKS for being so nice. The cost is "lovingly low just M.00 for 5 words (additional words 10* each) Payments MUST accompany your message, or be paid prior to publication. by PAUL HILLEGONDS 54th DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE The following new public acts, which I supported, recently were signed into law by Governor Blanchard: Teacher Certification (PA 267). Starting in 1991. pro­ spective Michigan teachers will be required to pass a basic skills exam for certification By 1993. the state also w ill re quire passage of a specified subject area exam. Court of Appeals Expan­ sion (PA 279). The number of appeals filed w ith the Court of Appeals has jumped from 1.235 in 1965 to 7.436 in 1985. This new law will reap­ portion the state s three ap­ peals court districts based on the 1980 census. It also pro­ vides for the election of six additional judges-two for each district--in 1988. Filing Fee Increase (PA 274). To help pay for added administrative costs. Court of Appeals filing fees will be hiked for the first time in 15 years, from $50 to $100. Improved Accountability for State Government (PA 272). This measure, which I co-sponsored. requires all 19 state departments and in­ dependent agencies to establish internal acctxinting and administrative control systems Designed to minimize fraud, error, abuse and waste of funds, internal auditors have rarely been employed by state government until now Assisting Part-Time Students (PA 270). To aid higher education students who also arc working or raising a family. Public Act 270 makes part-time students eligible for state competitive scholarship awards which can be used over a ten-year pcruxl (’overage of Public Meetings (PA 269). This new act permits tape recording, videotaping and broadcasting of open meetings of public bodies withinil prior approval. However, public bodies may establish reasonable rules so that such recording will disrupt meetings as little as possible. Cooling-off Period After High Pressure Sales (PA 276).Enticing customers to sales promotions by offering free gifts is an increasingly popular practice. This law gives a buyer of goods, ser­ vices, memberships or real estate valued over $500 the right to cancel the agreement within three days and receive a refund if something more than $25 in value has been of fered to promote the sale Updating Credit Union Regulation (PA 278). Ihc first major revision of (he state's Credit Union Act since 1925 will enable credit unions to modernize their operations and services, and compete more effectively with other financial institutions Enclosed Please Find My Special Prepaid ... Valentine Love Line! COMPOSE Your Own Message Below Tetai W«r* Message to be Published on February 12th. 1987 COMPOSE YOUR OWN VALENTINE MESSAGE. IT’S EASY TO DO!!! nt. are jest a few eioMtes... Carving show at Kentwood Mall The Woodland Carvers of West Michigan will be demonstrating their skill and beautiful wood carvings at Kentwood Village Mall on Valentine s Day The talented carvers have done carvings of feathers, fish, song birds, duck decoys, flowers, characatures. horses and giraffes. Two of the carvers in the club have (rain­ ed with world renowned George Kiefer from Germany Another of the carvers, Walt Croncmeir, “Uncle Wally " to kids, just returned from Nigeria and produces beautiful African carvings Croncmeir recently held seminars in Wyoming for school children � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-02-12.pdf b638fda84b0533314a22847ddf1cdf62 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 117th Year/Twenty Cents No. 6 - February, 12.1987 Middleville, Michigan 49333 Thornapple Twp. road repairs underway be Kathleen J. Ora* Priority will be given to gravel road improvement in Thornapple Township this year with only three primary paved roads receiving im­ mediate attention. Thomapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen told members of the township board Monday Boysen said the Barry County Road Commission felt most of the paved roads in the township were in satisfactory condition and decided to delay work considered on Fink beiner Road until next year. He said the Road Commission was pressed for time to com­ plete repairs on other paved roads in the county . A full seal will be applied to Whitneyville Road from Crane Street to 108th Street at a cost of $11,500 to the township, he said. And a full and edge seal will be applied to Garbow Road from Whitneyville Road to Moe Road at a cost of $5,300 to the township. Road repairs are underway to slope the banks on Green Lake Road from Bender Road near the high school and west, costing the township $6,000. he said Boysen said the cost of the road repairs is equally shared with the Road Commisssion. It is hoped the bank im­ provement on Green Lake Road w ill stop the snow from piling up during high winds. he said. Three telephone poles will have to be removed and set back again, costing the road commission an additional $6,000 for Consumers Power Co., he added. From a safety standpoint, board members agreed to have center-line painting done on all secondary roads (ap­ proximately 12 miles) in need of painting at a cost of up to $300 a mile Clerk Donna Kenyon asked that the board impress upon the road commission their desire to have the gravel roads maintained since paved nxuls would be receiving secondary attention Following discussion on a Repairs, continued page 2 Patrol car, buses vandalized by Kathleen J. Oresik A Middleville Police patrol car and three Byron Center school busses were vandalized in Middleville Friday night. Two male youths between the ages of 18 and 21 are suspect. Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cain said he had just left his office at approximately 6:30 p.m. when he discovered one of the tires on a patrol car was flat and the radio antenna was bent down. Cain said upon further in­ vestigation he found someone had removed the core from the tire's valve stem. He said he was at the Village Garage shortly afterwards to repair the valve stem when he recicvcd a call saying three Byron Center school busses had been vandalized Cain said he found valve stems were also removed from two of the buses parked at Thomapple Kellogg High School parking lot and that the valve stems on the third bus. parked at Thomapple Kitchen at 499 Arlington were also Vandalized, continued page 7 Middleville man dies in auto accident by Kathleen J. Oresik A Middleville man was kill­ ed on his way to work Satur­ day in a two-car head on colli­ sion in Gaines Township. Dead is Larry Edward Boshears. 36. of 127 Manor Drive, Middleville The acci­ dent occurred at 6:24 a m. on 100th Street SE, west of East Pans Avenue. Boshears was was west­ bound on 100th Street on his way to work at the Wyoming branch of the United States Postal Service when an east­ bound driver of a 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado crossed the center line and struck Boshear’s Ford Pinto head on. Kent County Sheriff s Depart­ ment deputies said. The sheriff s deputies said Boshears, who had been wearing a seatbelt, was dead at the scene from head and chest injuries when they arrived. Mishap, continued page 7 Parmelee Methodist Church now an official historic site The Michigan Historical Commission is pleased to in­ form you that the Parmelee United Methodist Church. Middleville. Barry County, has been listed in the State Registry of Historic Places. Parmelee United Methodist Church is a rectangular, gabel-roof. Gothic-style c lap­ board clothed wood-frame building, featuring a lancetarched. gable-roofed entrance pavillion. lancet-arched doors The Parmelee United Methodist Church, with its Gothic-style design has been listed in the State Register of Historic Places and window enframements. and is topped by a square, louvered belfry with pyramidal roof. A trefoil cross surmounts the entrance narthex and accents the gabled peak. Parmelee United Methodist Church was organized in 1878 with 12 members. The little congregation worshipped at a neighboring schoolhouse on alternate Sundays with the Radical Brethren Church. On March 26. 1884. Oliver and Bernice Carpenter deeded land to the Methodist Trustee Board for church purposes. The present frame church saws completion by the first week of December. 1884. Parmelle United Methodist Church has historical significance as the oldest religious congregation and the lone denominational survivor in Thomapple Township. The congregation is now in its se­ cond century of service. The State Register was established by Act 10 of the Public Acts of 1955 to recognize histone sites in Michigan This designation also enables the purchase and display of an official state idemitkaiKW marker noting the name of the ske and the year of its listing Sites w ith unusual historical significance may. upon appeal* m to the commission, also be deemed eligible for an informational marker 1922 Valentine has special meaning for this local women Sixty-five years ago on Valentine's Day Melvin Sarver presented the former Naomi Good with a beautiful card of "loving greetings." Melvin and Naomi married that year and although they are both deceased now, the romantic gesture of that 1922 Valentine card has been preserved by their daughter, Lucy Patterson (shown in the photo). Mrs. Patterson has framed the ornate 12 by 14-inch card and it hangs in the front hall of her Middleville home. The card is in mint condition because her mother kept it in a special box in her cedar chest. Barry County seat belt case draws national attention by Mary Warner Local attorney Jim Fisher had a feeling that a Barry County jury’s recent decision to allow the wearing of seatbelts to be used as a defense against criminal negligence would generate some media attention in the state. After all. he said, the defense lactic was one that had not previously been used by attorneys m Michigan. But little did Fisher expect the blizzard of national publicity that has occurred since the jury came back w uh its verdict two weeks ago ABC broadcast it over their national radio news network. Fisher said. He said a mention of the case was made in the national newspaper USA To­ day And Cable News Net­ work interviewed him. he said The jury found defendant Jeffrev L. Smith. 20. of 346 S Middleville Rd Hastings, innocent of negligent homicide charges involving the deaths of a Hastings man Attorney James Fisher and an Athens man in November of 1985. Smith was driving his car north on North Broadway when he attempted to pass another vehicle and struck an oncoming car. A passenger in Smith's vehicle and the driver of the other car died as a result of the crash, but neither had been wearing their seatbelts. Smith and a passenger in the other vehicle were wearing their seatbelts and they surviv­ ed the crash. Fisher contended that the two victims wouldn’t have died had they been wearing their seatbelts, and he brought in an expert witness at county expense to testify to that effect Prosecutor Dale Crowley argued that such a defense was not allowable under cur­ rent Michigan law. and also said that the two men’s deaths were a direct result of the ac­ cident caused by Smith, not by their failure to wear seatbelts A thoughtful jury spent several hours debating the question before finally coming back with a not guilty verdict Their decision has created a small furor locally, with pro­ ponents of the new defense tactic pitted against those who argue that criminal negligence should not be determined by whether or not a person is Court, continued page 2 �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 12, 1987 Thornapple Twp. road repairs underway NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE —7, NEIGHBORS ' ® WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERM AN Hi everybody! Did you have your anchor out Sunday? Almost seemed like March, didn't it? Again, we seemed to miss the worst part of the storm. Regina Stein and Jerry's folks and aunt and uncle came from Traverse City, stopping on their way to Florida Not until they hit Cadillac could they see the road very clearly. The Hart family went to the basketball game Friday. Sun day Liz's mom and dad and Grandpa Brown and sis Pat came for dinner. Daughter Cathy played in her first band concert Sunday afternoon at the Middle School. Friends Andrea. Steve and Jeffrey Stores came to attend Scott Olivers 6th grade band concert Sunday afternoon. The Koeplingers attended their Retread group’s brunch in Kent City Sunday morning The snow was blowing so heavily they had trouble see­ ing the road The closer they got to Grand Rapids on the way home, the less snow they had. Ken Morgan has been smelt fishing all weekend Still wasn’t home when I called. Greta Greiner hosted the Sew N Sew Quilt Club. Wednesday Twila Elwood has been making frequent trips to Battle Creek to visit her sister who had brain surgery. Dick Hamilton just got back from a one-week trip to Mex ico. He really enjoyed the lovely weather there. Haven't been able to get Bob and Donna Kenyon late­ ly. Donna attended the Township Connection at Dearborn a week ago. Donna said it was the best one she had ever been to. She’d just gotten back when they had to turn around and go back to the East coast of Michigan to at­ tend the christianing of their god child in New Baltimore. Saturday. Bill and Neva Ke­ nyon played bridge with the Reading Club Bridge group. They played with a couple from Hastings. Ann Kenyon attended the Quilt Club at Greta Greiner’s on Wednesday Randy Noah has been atten­ ding a law seminar in Aspen. Colorado. He took time off for skiing, being joined by his friend from California. lyla Norton attended another baby shower for her granddaughter Michelle Okenot Ole (Mrs. David) given by the Women of Comstock Nazeren Church. Tuesday It was held at the Dickinson home at Indian Lake near Vicksburg, lyla said one of the ladies made the most beautiful cake lyla had ever seen at a shower. A baby was in one comer and a baby buggy in another lyla said they had such a good time Jerry Stein's parents and aunt and uncle from Traverse City attend Gina's band con­ cert al the Middle School. Sunday Michelle and Mitch Mugridge had dinner Sunday with her folks, the Vandals Last week they celebrated Michelle’s 20th birthday Friday evening the Dave VanElsts helped Warren Thaler celebrate his birthday at the Thaler home at Gun Lake. Fred and laurel Rock are back from their vacation in Florida. Pal Hilly had the J O Y. circle of the Methodist Church. Thursday evening. Sunday, son John. Cheryl and Lorri came to his folks, Betty and Paul Newman’s, to celebrate John and Cheryl’s birthdays which are one week apart. Isn’t my daughter Cay nice? She’s cleaning one room a weekend for us. Maybe she doesn't care for my indif­ ferent housekeeping, you sup­ pose? Whatever the reason, I sure appreciate it. The wind was blowing so hard when Shadow and I went for our early morning walk Sunday that the dog kept his ears tight to his head. I was comfy because I was bundled up so much. My eyes were the only thing you could see. It was “a breath of fresh air”—so I got plenty of oxygen for my breakfast. Senior Citizens’ trip to Nashville planned The Caledonia Community Education office is planning a trip for area Senior Citizens to go to Nashville. Tennessee The trip is scheduled for June 3. 4. 5 and 6. The cost is $285 and includes motor coach transportation, coffee and rolls, motels. Country Music Wax Museum, tour of the stars homes. General Jackson Riverboat Cruise. Opryland. Ralph Emery Show (Nashville Now) and the Grand Ole Opry If vou are interested please call 891-8117. A $50 deposit is due at the time of your reservation and the balance is due May 1. All resevations must be made by Apnl 1 The.Sun and Netos P.O. Box BI Phone 795-3345 HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 49058 TM Sun and Na vs was founded in 1970 and is pub­ lished naakiy on Thursdays Sacond class postage is paid at Middievitle, Michigan 49333. Member of Michigan Press Association. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local Per Year Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Counties Published by The Hastings Banner, Inc. $8 00 $10.00 (Continued from page 1) dust control progf^i the board agreed, with trustee Fred Rock voting no. to in sestigate the cost differential* and effectiveness of applying an emulsifier (as was done last year) or calcium chlonde and agreed to advertise for bids. Boysen said the (ownship spent $10,000 to have an emulsifier applied last year. He noted that although calcium chlonde was less ex­ pensive ($38 per 300 feet as opposed to $38 per 100 feet) it required two applications, whereas the emulsifier needed only one application Trustee Fred Rock said the township shares half of the cost for dust control with homeowners Application is applied to 100 feet of road in front of a residence, he said. He felt the township could save a considerable amount of money if dust control measures were applied only at a homeowner's request, as was the case in the past Boysen felt that the $10,000 budgeted for dust control could be spent on laying more gravel, but said the need for dust control would still exist The board set a tentative date of Feb 23. 25 or 26 for a public hearing to' discuss possible solutions to road pro­ blems on Jackson Road. Boysen said some roadside trees that were interfering with motorists' line of vision were removed last fall, but that more improvements are needed. Trustee Bill Gerty said the township normally spends up to $50,000 annually for road work and noted that spending in that area will be con­ siderably less this year. Thomapple Township Fire Chief Bob Kenyon asked the board to consider doing a study on an area of W hitney ville Road just north of Parmalee Road. He said the ambulance service has responded to at least four serious accidents in that area within the last year. He felt the structure of the road contributed to the ac­ cidents. He said there is a £oor line of vision along the curves and that northbound motorists tend to drift towards the center line because of the lay of the land. Boysen felt that either straightening of the curves or cutting back the banks might improve vision and agreed to relay the concern to the road commission. Regular business The board set a budget workshop for Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. at the township hall. Boysen said all electors are invited to the annual meeting set for March 23. 7 p.m. at the township hall. Fire Chief Kenyon said four members of the ambulance personnel have expressed an interest in becoming licensed emergency medical technician (EMT) specialists. He said classes arc being held at Pen­ nock Hospital this month. He also sax! the volunteer service is in need of new recruits and discussed the possibility of door to door recruiting. He said all volunteer ser­ vices in the country are fin­ ding it hard to keep volunteer services staffed. Finally. Clerk Kenyon said Sexton Lloyd Finkbeiner is retiring for health reasons after five years of "excellent and faithful service”. A motion to accept his resignation and advertise for a new sexton was approved. Local court case draws national attention (Continued from Page 1) wearing his or her seatbelt. "Non-use of seat belts is considered to be a civil con­ cept otherwise known as con­ tributory negl igence.'' State Rep Frank Fitzgerald, RGrand Ledge, said in a press release issued the day after the verdict was read "I disagree with this con­ cept being used in criminal cases. We just cannot allow it to happen again. To do so penalizes the victim." Fitzgerald said he is in the process of drafting legislation that would prohibit the use of Fisher’s defense in other criminal cases. ‘‘Specifically, the bill would prohibit the non-use of seatbelts defense by in­ dividuals who are charged with first- or second-degree murder, voluntary or involun­ tary manslaughter, or assault with intent to commit great bodily harm other than murder,” the news release stated. Fisher said last Tuesday that he would have to first examine the proposed legislation before making a judgment on its advisability. Fisher said the proposed legislation might be difficult to write given current laws regarding homicide. “On the one hand, the legislature probably never in­ tended (the 1 ¥i-year-old man datory seatbelt law) to be used this way,” he said. "But if the distinction between a minor traffic offense and a serious criminal offense hinges upon whether the victim lives or dies. I think it’s not too much to ask whether we shouldn’t say the person in the accident has some responsibility for the consequences." "It’s interesting." Fisher continued. "Most of the doc- Fisher appointed to Savings & Loan board Middleville attorney Jim Fisher has been in the news more than once in the past few weeks. In mid-January he was ap­ pointed by the Hastings Sav­ ings and Loan Association to serve on its board of directors, replacing Elton M. Signs who retires after nine years. He is a 1968 graduate of Hastings High School, and later attended the General Motors Institute where he received a degree in industrial engineering in 1973. He then attended Wayne State Univer­ sity Law School where he received his Juris Doctor Degree in 1976. Fisher began his legal career as an assistant pro­ secuting attorney for Barry County on Jan. I. 1977. He was promoted to chief assis­ tant prosecuting attorney in June, 1977 and appointed prosectuing attorney Jan. I. 1979. He joined the law firm of Siegel, Hudson, Gee & Shaw as a partner in November of 1979, and has handled numerous types of cases over the last seven years with em­ phasis on litigation. Fisher has appeared in every level of court in the state, as well as in Federal District Court and Bankruptcy Court, and represents numerous public and private corporations within Barry County. He is married to Sarah J. Fisher. They have one daughter, Jaimeson, two mon­ ths old. tors I’ve talked to are very much in favor of this (the defense used in the Smith trial).” Fisher said he first started wearing seatbelts regularly after his doctor admonished him during a routine examina lion three years ago. “He said the most dangerous thing I do is drive that car.” Fisher said. Other people have express ed disfavor with the jury’s decision. Fisher said, with those opposed about equal to the number of those express ing a favorable reaction. Fisher said many people have commented to him about the notoriety the case has generated. Fisher said people, in­ cluding his mother, have been sending him news clippings about the case from all over the United States It is, he admits, the most at tention he's ever, received over one of his cases. “I thought it would generate a lot of publicity but frankly I didn’t think it would be this extensive.” “It’s satisfying to demonstrate that there arc lawyers in small towns in the United States that are just as capable as lawyers in the large cities.” he said. Middleville Friendship Center tell about programs The Commission On Ag­ ing’s Middleville Friendship Center, located at the downtown VFW Post, offers the following programs for persons over 60 years of age. throughout February Thursday, Feb. 12 - Friend- Caledonia “Happy 60 Club” to have potluck dinner On Monday. March 2, the "Happy 60 Club” will have a potluck dinner al noon at the Caledonia Township Hall in Alaska Bring a dish to pass, your own table service and a friend Coffee will be furnish­ ed. There will be a business meeting after the dinner Why not get in the spirit of St. Patrick s Day and wear something green ’ Let’s have a good turn oui for our first and 1987 get together For more information, call Lillian at 891-8135 ship Center’s Valentine Party and Dessert Potluck. Bring along a favorite dessert to share with your friends! Monday. Feb. 16 - The Center’s closed! Have a Hap­ py President's Day! Wednesday, Feb. 18 - Bring in your favorite snapshots of family, friends, pets, or trips to show to others Thursday. Feb. 19 - Marian and Jose Humphrey will pro­ vide musical entertainment by singing various Gospel favorites. Spend a relaxing afternoon and join us for this pleasurable program. The program begins at 12 noon. Friday, Feb. 20 - Brunch Day! A delicious brunch meal will be served this date Monday, Feb. 23 - Ward and Faye Freeman will show a beautiful Video of Haiti along with items collected from Haiti This is a presentation you won't want to miss The show will begin at 12 noon. Wednesday, Feb. 25 - Cards may be played and popcorn will be served. Thursday, Feb. 26 - Bingo may be played. Friday, Feb. 27 - "Bring Your Friends Day". Share your Center with your friends. Come join the programs They are sure to be enjoyable. The Center is open Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (as listed) from 10:30 am until I p.m. Noon meals are also served. Call the Commission on Aging at 948-4856, one day in advance for reservations' SENIOR-DENT REDUCED-FEE DENTAL CARE Complete Dental Care for Senior Citizens by Licensed Michigan Dentists For Eligibility Requirements Call T.u-Fre. 1-800-292-4708 a service of the Michigan Dental Association �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 12. 1987 / Page 3 A40-foot symbol of caring by Kathleen J. Oresik Much of the Gun Lake Community was saddened to learn of a long-time resident ’s illness and many friends ex­ pressed their deep caring in a variety of ways. But one such expression of friendship, a nearly 40 foot high totem pole, stands tall signifying one man's desire to cheer his ailing friend. Artist and author. An Smith of Gun l^ikc. labored night and day for four days to com­ plete the totem pole for Dick Hendershott Smith said Hendershott, a drywall contractor, was newly retired when he learned last April that he had a malignant brain tumor. He had first con­ sulted a physician last February for an ear infection, he said He has already outlived his prognosis since his life expec­ tancy from the onset of the disease was 18 months. Smith said. Dick and his wife Bonnie live in a section of the Gun Lake Motel on Patterson Road Dick transformed the old chicken coop into a lovely motel with sky lights ten years ago. Smith said Dick and his wife lived on the seasonal in­ come generated by the motel and his dry wall business Dick could have been a lot richer, but he often gave of his skills and materials helping friends. Smith said. Bonnie had put in an order for the totem pole before Dick was ill. Smith said. He had helped me many times with m> house and when I learned of his illness I went right to work making the totem pole for him as a gift. Smith said Hendershott said he “cried and cried" when he was presented with the gift. “Il was a complete sur­ prise." he said. Gifts of love have also poured in from a large number of the Gun Lake com­ munity and friends and Art Smith stands beside the totem pole he made for Dick Hendershott. The pole, located at the Gun Lake Motel, is illuminated at night. relatives. Bonnie’s niece Pat Sensiba said nearly 300 people attened a pig roast benefit dinner last October to help offset the Hendershott’s medical expenses. Sensiba said everyone Friends nail coins for good luck at the base of the totem pole. wanted to do something to lift his spirits. Many area business people and friends have donated various services and gifts to help offset his medical expenses, she said. "It was a real showing of love." she said. Bonnie, who is caring tor Dick at home. says Dick doesn't get out much now. but he’s lucid and congenial “He likes his friends to visit and he jokes and laughs He's not loo tired to talk with friends," she said. Caledonia ‘Teen Dance’ was huge success The Teen Dance, sponsored by the Caledonia Gymnastics Booster Club, on Feb. 7 was a big success. Proceeds from the dance will help the gymnists com­ pete in meets and pay for team unforms and new equipment. A big thank you to all the parents who volunteered their time and efforts to the dance by decorating, chaperoning and cleaning up. The dance would not have been possible without you. Steve Evans of Middleville played a large part in making the dance a success by loaning us the use of his sound equip­ ment He set up the equipment tixik it all down when the dance was over His help and generosity are greatly appreciated THERE SHOULD BEAN Bonnie Hendershott cares for her husband Dick at their Gun Lake Motel. Bon­ nie says Dick enjoys visits from friends and family. Interviewers needed for survey Barry Counts has been selected to participate in a statewide survey on the needs, concerns and interests of 400 Michigan 10-14 year olds and their parents The major purpose of the Michigan Early Adolescent Survey is to develop a profile of Michigan youths between BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 Also Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD W Mile E of Whitney.lie the ages of 10 and 14. and ex­ amine the developmental areas of responsibility/decisionmaking. self esteem, career exploration, com­ munication. independence, and physical changes, as well as family, group organization, and other influences in these areas. The survey is being conducted by the Department of family arid Child Ecology and 4-H Youth Programs, the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice and Michigan State University. It is supported by the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service and Michigan State University Three volunteers are needed to assist with this survey of eight youth in our county from Middleville and Hastings. In­ terested persons should call the Extension Office at 948-4862. A training session for volunteers will be held on March 14 at Michigan Slate University. Boysen graduates from Hope College in Holland Martin Boysen, son of Mr and Mrs Donald Boysen of Cut 'n Curl Salon 795-9787 4700 M-37. Middleville Men, Women and Children Night appointments available 9350 Fmkbeiner Rd . Mid dfeviilc. is a December ’86 graduate from Hope College. He graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in business ad­ ministration, psychology. He is also a 1982 graduate of Thomappte Kellogg High School. Middlesilk Hope College is a four year, co-educauoaal. liberal arts college with an enroll meat of 2.545 men and women and is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America IN YOUR FUTURE Don’t be confused by the new Federal Tax Regulations' You have until April 15, 1987 to open and contribute to your 1966 Individual Retirement Account and receive tax credits on your 1986 Federal Income 'Rix return with offices in Caledonia and Dutton. MEMBER FDIC. Stop in soon and we’ll tell you what your options are* �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / February 12. 1987 Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL Wasn't this a windy weekend but still beautiful for this time of year? Gertrude had a big limb come down from a tree in front of her house, no damage, though Clarke and I and Anne Ver Merns attended the Senior Citizens Potluck Wednesday at the Moose Lodge in Hastings. Always a good crowd and too much food Many here called on the Cislers this past week We are so glad that they are home and doing well We spent time with them Friday Clarke and I had Sunday, dinner with son Lester and family at Kalamazoo and LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY much visiting. Lester s wife is Nancy (Bausch). Many will remember her as a girl in Middleville. Later we stopped in Delton to visit with the Jim Springers Gary Higley of Grand Rapids spent the weekend with his mother Gertrude. They took a nde Sunday, such a nice day to be about. Ken and Blanch Cisler brought a Sunday dinner for Bud and Katherine and the Russells brought the supper. Aren't families nice at a time like this? We attended the “Note*’ Saturday evening. It was such OBITUARIES Robert Dyckman Shipps MIDDLEVILLE Mr Robert D. Shipps. 68. of Gun Lake died Sunday afternoon. Feb 1. 1987 at Borgess Medical Center. Kalamazoo. a nice musical. A good crowd attended Harry and Bernadine Reaser called on Bud and Katherine Cisler. Friday. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN-CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Traditional Episcopal Service Using 1928 Prayer Book McCann Road in Irving Services..................................... ....... 10:00 a.m. For further information call 948-2101 ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH West Main Street, Middleville Father Walter L. Spillane Phone Wayland 792-2889 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Vic Kaleta, Asst. Pastor Sunday School......................................................................9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service.................................. 11:00a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........................................... 6:45p.m. Sunday Mass... 11:00a.m. Mr. Shipps was bom in Midland on April 21. 1918. the son of Guy L. and Helen Rich Shipps. He married Cornne Da I man of Allegan, on July 21. 1942 Du mg World War II he served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the South Pacific area Mr. Shipps graduated from Midland High School. Grand Rapids Junior College. Cen­ tral Michigan University, and received an MBA degree from the University of Michigan. In 1980 Mr Shipps retired from Dow Coming Corpora­ tion after 35 years as a salesman, marketing super visor, plant manager and sales trainer. Mr. Shipps was an Eagle Scout and had been active with the Boy Scouts of America for many years. He had been a board member of the Chippewa Nature Center of Midland, and the First United Methodist Church of Midland He was a charter member of Midland Carnegie Club, the Midland Symphony Orchestra and the Dow Male Chorus. After moving to Gun Lake in 1983 he was vice president of the Gun Lake Protective Association. Merriman Evelyn ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.‘Caledonia, MI Sunday Morning Worship ........................... 8 30 a.m. Sunday Si hool *>45 am Sunday Morning Worship..................................... 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11 00 a m Sunday School 9 45 a m Sunday E vening Worship 6 00 p m All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Rev. Gary Wiley Rev. Robert Gerke MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH 9:45 a m 11 00 a m 9 30 a m Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor Rev. Gil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. “The Church where everybody is somebody... and lesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday E vening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study 9 30 a m 10:30 a m 6 00 p m 700 p m Rev William Dobson, Pastor 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School E vening Worship Service 1000 a m 1115 am 600 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherrv Wiley Avenue Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Donald Hey dens Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass.....................5.00 p.m. Sunday Mass ............ 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.............................. 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School. ............... ..... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship................ 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8669 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Stree’ and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)......... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School......................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................... 7.00 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade)......... Wed., 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellow ship... Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 PHONE 891-8119 ALTQ Mrs. Evelyn L. Merriqian. 81. passed away Saturday. Ian. 31. 1987. She is survived by two sons. Gerald B Merriman of Grand Rapids. David J. Merriman of Alto; five daughters. Nancy E. Nordhof of Lowell. June M. Dagen of Minnesota. Janice I. Banas of Wayland. Dorothy J. Brinks of Mid dleville, and Margie A. Williams of Byron Center; many grandchildren and great-grandchilden. Funeral Services including the Committal Service were held Tuesday aftermMin at the funeral chapel. Rev Roger Timmerman of the Mid dleville Christian Reformed Church officiated. Intement in Lakeside Cemetery. Mrs Merriman reposed at the Roetman Funeral Chapel, 616 E. Main St.. Caledonia. School menu:__________________ T hornapple Kellogg West & McFall Elem. Lunch Menu Monday, Feb. 16 Burrito, green beans, fruit. Tuesday, Feb. 17 Turkey sandwich, french fries, baked beans, fruit. Wednesday, Feb. 18 Chili Dog or hamburg/bun, french fries, sweet peas, fruit. Thursday, Feb. 19 West, Pizza, fruit, buttered carrots. McFall, Grilled cheese sandwich, com, fruit or ice cream. Friday, Feb. 20 McFall, Pizza, fruit, car­ rots. West, Grilled cheese sandwich, com, fruit or ice cream. Hot dog available every day, milk served every day >¥» Ww yj I hornapple Kellogg High School and Middle School Monday, Feb. 16 Pizza, baked beans or salad, peaches, milk Tuesday, Feb. 17 Pita Pocket w/ham n’ cheese, golden corn, ap­ plesauce, milk. Wednesday, Feb, 18 Chili, carrot/celery crackers/cheese sandwich, fruit cocktail, milk. Thursday, Feb. 19 Goulash or hamburg, stew ed tomatoes or beets, sand wich, pineapple, milk Middle-Ice Cream. Friday, Feb. 20 Smoked Turkey on bun, carrots or sweet potatoes, pears, milk. kne krw knjknii knb knii knb kfw knit kri> knit tnt w F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOUHS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11:00 a.m. Church School 9^5 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. Rev Wayne Kiel, faster Rev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate faster Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education member of the Middleville School Expansion Committee, and chairman of the Gun Lake People Path Committee. Surviving are his wife; two sons. David of DeWitt. Michigan. Andrew of San Diego. California; one daughter. Mamev Sinnott of Tulsa. Oklahoma; three grandchildren, two sisters. Barbara Shipps of Royal Oak. Michigan and Eleanor Lyon of Milwaukee. Wisconsin; two nieces and a nephew Funeral services were held Wednesday. Feb 4. 1987 at the First United Methodist Church of Midland. Michigan with burial in the Midland Cemetery with Dr Carl Price officiating, arrangements by Ware. Smith. Woolever Co. Funeral Home Memorial contributions may be made to the Gun latke People Path Committee. If you would like your church’s Directory information listed call 795-3345 for more information. — IN MIDDLEVILLE — Insurance and Medicaid Accepted 5 �The Sun and News. Mtddleville. Ml I February 12, 1987 I Page 5 Gun Lake Winter Festival February 14-15,21-22 Mild weather not hampering Winter Festival plans A demonstration by the Na well as giving cold weather with the Caber Toss^TwoAll activities for the seventh Man Saw and Nail Driving annual Gun Lake Winter tional Guard will feature their survival tips. new Hummer Superjeep as The loggers games are back ropprng the Im. In addition to Festival are scheduled to go on as planned despite warm temperatures and unseasonably little snow The original January festival was postponed when unseasonably warm temperatures left little snow cover and questionable lake conditions. But in the threewcek delay, several additions have been made to the festival list of events Snowmobtlers will have more events than ever to keep them busy this year. Two ma­ jor snowmobile manufac­ turers. Yamaha and Arctic Cat. will set up demonstration tracks Visitors can try snowmobiling at no charge and some may have a chance to enter some of the non-speed events riding on a demo sled. Races of several kinds including those for ATC riders will take place at tha seventh Among those events are a annual Gun Lake Winter Festival this weekend. snowmobile obstacle course, a rally for driver and a blind­ folded navigator and other strictly-for-fun contests not involving high speeds. Snowmobilcrs can also tell a few tall tales in the Yamaha “Liar’s Contest" trying to outdo others by telling the best snowmobile story. The “Ugliest Snowmobile Suit" contest might revive a few suits from the trash can or dark comers of the home For the first year, ATC riders will be able to show their stuff. The Honda Com­ pany will have a demonstra lion ride area for taking a spin on a three or four-wheeler. For those already owning one of the machines, there will be a race course on the ice. Several age categories and machine divisions will coinThe polar bear dip, always a crazy activity, is just one of the festivities slated for the pete for trophies (for children) and cash awards (for adults). Gun Lake Winter Festival. a number of supervised ac­ tivities near the warming lodge, there will be a special magician's show on Saturday for kids of all ages. From time to time, the stage will feature skill tests such as tobacco spitting, jalepeno pepper eating, kissing t-shirts, elephant ear gobble and hog calling. For the musically talented, the ‘ Cheap Thrills Singing Machine." with more than 600 songs on tape includes music, background singers rythm - everything but a lead singer Which is where the musically talented take over. The Polar Bear Dip - that ever-popular event which always draws a good supply ot crazy people to shed their sponge, shower curtain wash cloth and even running water Each team, ranging in category from commerical. school, media, restaurant. bar. stock and modified, must have one person in the tub for every two who are pushing it. And the ski or sled-mounted outerwear and take a dip in the chilly waters of Gun Lake - is such as a mandatory' bathmat, plug and rubber duckie and optional tub gear like a tubs must be pushed across the lake a The swimsuit fashion show will be held outdwrs on the festival stage and will feature men and women modeling the latest swim fashions for next summer Mountain Men Camp, designed for hardy souls who live the old-fashioned way. will set up their tents and teepees at the festival site. Those who venture to the camp might try their hand at shooting a cap and ball pistol or a mu/zleloadcd rifle. The really brave can get in the tomahawk and knife throw ing contests Free sleighrides will be given throughout the park a perennial favorite for kids and adults alike Music entertainment, prizes and food will also he on. available After a two-year lapse, the Cross country ski races and bathtub race will return at 1 p.m. on Sunday. This silly dog sled races are scheduled race has equally silly rules for Feb. 21-22. United Methodist Church newsletter ranks third in national contest by Kathleen J. Oresik When local Methodists get their church news, they are reading more than a newslet­ ter — they're reading an award winning publication. The Middleville. Freeport and Parmelee United Methodist Church newsletter has been selected as the third best newsletter in a national competition sponsored by the Circuit Rider, a Methodist publication for ministry The contest attracted 147 entries from churches with 200 to 500 members. The Rev. Carl Staser, pastor of the Middleville BILLIE'S BEAUTY SALON "On the Lake” 555 S Shore Dnve Green lake Call 8918017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment B8JJE RUSSELL. OWNER a x resave iccr-ox United Methodist Church, said the ministry publication held the contest last year as a means to review the newslet­ ters and offer suggestions for improvement. The church's Cross and Flame monthly new letter, published 10 times a year (with a combined letter in January and February and June and July) keeps parishioners informed of various workshops and special events and reports on slate and county-wide church activities. The highlights of this month's Cross and Flame is the Feb. 27 and 28 Con­ ference on Cooperative ministry at Peoples Church in East Lansing. Bishop Kenneth W. Hicks, the resident bi*hop of Kansas, is the scheduled keynote speaker Rev. Staser said all Methodist churches are urged to attend the conference. A fee of S25 will cox er housing and mentis for all in­ terested persons who plan to attend the conference and spend the night. Interested parties must register in Lans­ ing by 4 p.m. on Feb. 27. Dinner follows registration at 5:30 p.m. The evening ses­ sion lasts until 10 p.m. and the morning session on Feb. 28 begins with breakfast and con­ tinues until 3:30 p.m. Thirteen Methodist district superintendents from throughout the state are ex­ pected to attend. The objective of the con­ ference entitled Cooperative: Rediscovering the Norm for Ministry, is to form ways in which the leaders can work together with cooperative parishes As a follow up to last February s conference. Pat­ terns of Change in Farms and Rural Communities, a March 7 state-wide conference will be held in Middleville. Farmers, social service representatives, clergy, school and financial represen­ tatives and church members are invited. Problems facing Michigan farm families will be address­ ed. Discussion will center on ways in which to meet the needs of the people in the rural community and small towns. Jan Hartough. the Barry County Cooperative Exten­ sion director, will speak on Resources for Stress Management An estimated 200 persons attended last year’s con­ ference at Michigan Stale University. On March 6,7 and 8 a Peer Counseling Workshop will be held in Middleville. It’s pur­ pose is to train 20 to 30 adults to become trainers for Youth for Young Ministry. Broomball players, hustle after a ball in one of the popular Gun Lake Winter Festival activities. SEALY has arrived at BLANCO FURNITURE In Shelbyville MSU graduates announced Kelh S Cook of Caledonia and Tony L McLain of 510 Payne Lake Road. Mid­ dleville. were among Michigan State University’s 1.826 graduates for fall term 1986 Kelh graduated w ith a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and McLain graduated with j Doctor of Philosophy in K 12 educa­ tional admimsirauon. Commencement ceremonies were held Dec. 6. 1986 for 1,207 bachelor’s degree candidates and 619 ad­ vanced degree candidates. Two MSU graduates. Valente Espinoza, an engineer w ith General Motors Corp, in Grand Rapids, and David Hales, a teacher in Spr­ ingfield. Mo., spoke to the undergraduate*. Gwen Andrew, dean of the MSU College of Social Science and acting dean of the College of Human Ecology, spoke at the advanced degree ceremonies. HOURS M , TH., F 9-8, T W. 9-6 SAT. 9-5 Fret Delivery MM 872-5115 or 672-7813 BLANCO FURNITURE CHdU S. 131 & 124th Ave. �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 12, 1987 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA ■- NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST As I sit here reflecting on the week that was. I decided it had been relatively quiet The weather had been nice enough that Hairy walked with the girls to school. One day we even made a trip back to sch«M>l and walked home with the kids Hairy thinks it's his job to get the girls to school on time. He doesn’t like it when they don't walk Our sympathy to the Evelyn Merriman family of Alto, especially to David and Dorothy Merriman Evelyn passed away January 3I. The Caledonia wrestling team was featured in the Grand Rapids Press sports pages a couple of times last week It was reported how good the team was getting and that they were expected to take the O-K Blue Conference wrestling title That's just what they did Saturday. Great job. boys! Keep up the good work Congratulations to Craig Schmidt and Kristen Neely who arc winners of Caledonia Elementary 's annual fifth and sixth grade Spelling Bee Con­ test. We wish you the best in the Regional Bee to be held later this month Last week the P.T.O. at Caledonia Elementary spon­ sored "Music with a Message" assemblies featur­ ing Carol Johnson. The students must have enjoyed them as both my girls have been talking about them On February 19. 7 p.m. at the Caledonia High School gym. the Caledonia High School coaching staff will be playing the Detroit Lions in a benefit basketball game for the high school football team Rob Ruble. Jeff Chadwick. William Gay. James Jones. Parkway nmrT TTunt rr-m "t~tt Gun Lake Family Medicine and After Hours Clinic 12850 Chief Noonday Rd., Wayland, Ml Phone 792-6243 Hours Mon Sat 9 a m to 8 p.m.; Sun. 10-5 Appointments Taken • X Rays Lab John Lemke D.O., Family Practice Gary L. Doublestein, D.O., After Hours Clinic Coordinator Audrey Alflen, Office Manager vnen—ymrr-n— Professional or Retail Space for Lease Dr. Michael G. David /Announces office hours for the PRACTICE of PODIATRY Medical & surgical treatment of the foot Located within the Gun Lake Family Medicine Bldg. 12850 Chief Noonday Rd . Wayland at Gun Lake Call 792-6243 for Appointment J. SERINI, D.O. and A. COATES, D O. Now accepting patients for GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE Stomach intestine 6 liver disease Located at 12850 Chief Noonday Rd Fridays (only by appt.) • Ph. 1-800-331-7354 Insurance only (no charge to patients) Chuck Long and Eddie Mur­ ray will represent the Lions Tickets may be purchased from the Caledonia Athletic Department for S2.00 (pre­ game) or S3.00 at the door. ^his week is the week for valentine parties. On Thurs­ day. Feb 12. the Greater Caledonia Senior Citizens will be having their Valentine's Party And on February 13. Caledonia Elementary School will be having their class parties Sunday evening, the Caledonia United Methodist Church hosted a dessert w ith the Mason Bells Choir. The choir gave a lovely concert. Bob Smith will be the guest preacher next Sunday at Caledonia United Methodist Church Caledonia's M.Y.F. is sponsoring a Valentine Spaghetti Dinner next Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Come and sup­ port our youth Hugh and Joan Kegerreis and the Richard Soest family went to the WOOD Radio sponsored 50 Percent Off Sale at Amway Grand Plaza. Saturday . We didn't spend as much as I had expected to. Happy belated birthday to Lois Higley and Harold Gless. and a happy birthday to Pat Kayser. Hope you enjoy them Debbie and Shirley Soest enjoyed a few minutes of Saturday's sunshine by going for a short horseback ride on their cousin's horse. Shirley said it was a long way up with no saddle to hang on to. but if you asked her when she wanted to go again, she’d say. right now! Of course, she’d have to beat Deb to the horse. George and Ginnie were Sunday dinner guests at the Richard Soest home George and Debbie are ready for sum­ mer and cottage weather. The rest of us will settle for sum­ mer and the sun. Thelma Gehl said while she was fishing with a group on Riley Lake, a young fawn walked right out on the lake behind those fishing. It would have been nice to have had a camera along. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Cruson (Maxine Leatherman) attend­ ed the Ward Dodge funeral. Maxine said she had fallen and injured her ankle. Mrs. Bernie (Jean) Stauffer has been ill. Dorothy Staiger went to Bitely and took Jean to the doctor and stayed with her a few days until she could be on her own. She had an inner ear infection and low potassium. Our best wishes, Jean. Mrs. Iva Langkamp fell again and injured her knee last week. Hope she’s better soon. The David Fleischmanns all have new ski equipment for cross-country skiing. Hope they trim off the pounds, for their sake. Last Monday. Ralph and Thelma Gehl and Dorothy Finkbeiner attended a visita­ tion tor Ward Dodge at Metcalf-Jonkoff funeral parlor on 44th Street. Dorothy. Sally Niles and Thelma Gehl attended the Ho­ ly Mass services at St. Mary Magdalene's Church. Tuesday I heard Charite McConnon has returned to Caledonia after being away in Arizona with Mike Gehl for about six months. Others from Caledonia at tending W ard Dodge s funeral services were Harriet and Floyd Weils. John and Mary McDonald. George Schroeder. Millie Wenger and daughters Becky and Debbie, and friends Tom and Rose Brower. Mark and Shelly Langkamp. Leroy and McFall students of the week told This week's students of the week ore (back row from left) Philip Johnson, fifth grade: Wayne Bowerman, fourth grade; Traci Campbell, third grade; (front row from left) Jessica Schutz, second grade; and Kristine Williams, first grade. Each week, teachers and students select six students of the week representing each of the six grades at McFall Elementary School in Middleville. This week’s Students of the Week are: Katie Kimmel, kindergarten; Kristine Williams, first grade; Jessica Schutz, second grade; Traci Campbell, third grade; Wayne Bowerman, fourth grade; and Philip Johnson, fifth grade. The selected students are chosen for their academic and social performance in school Children named Student of the Week recieve a certificate and a bumper sticker for their parents which reads. "My kid was Student of the Week " Katie Kimmel WMU dean’s list announced A total of 961 students are included on the dean’s list for the fall semester of the 1986-87 academic year at Western Michigan University. To be eligible, students must have compiled at least a 3.5 grade point average (on a scale of 4.0 being all A’s) in at least 14 hours of graded class work. Among them are Todd R.. Courts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Courts, 6931 Noffke Drive. Caledonia; Melissa L. Lavonne Finkbeiner, and others. We are sorry to hear that Mr. Marvin Brummel, 59, of Grand Rapids, passed away February 3 in Marco Island, Florida. Among his children are Mana and Ken Dykhouse of Caledonia. Our con­ dolances to the family. Last Thursday, Gilbert and Helen Rich took their son, Frank J. Rich, out to dinner to celebrate his 30th birthday. The ice fishing season may soon come to a close Thelma Gehl said in general, the fish are few and far between, but larger this year. She caught a nine inch bluegill at Barber Lake one morning and said someone caught a ten meh bluegill at Green Lake one evening. She caught 32 fish over the weekend Mr Larry Boshears was killed in a car accident Satur­ day morning at 6:30 a m. He was traveling west on 100th Street at East Pans Ave on his way to work at a Grand Rapids Post Office when he was hit . A car driven by a man from Lowell crossed the center line and hit him head on. Services uere held at Ho­ ly Family Church. Mr. and Mrs. Dan and Tess Cairns are the proud parents of a baby girl. Alisha Fay Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Duane C. Campbell, 6596 Oakwood Drive, Delton; Brenda J. Vanduine, dau^fitcr of Mr. and Mrs. GW L VanDuine of 8520 Bowens Mill Road, Mid­ dleville; Claire K. Wieringa, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Wieringa. 7817 Whitneyville Road, Mid­ dleville; and Thomas J. Holstege, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ixonard Holstege. 423 Barlow Lake Road, Middleville. Advertise to your local customers. Call the ‘SUN & NEWS’ at 795 3345 Cairns. She was six pounds and 20 inches long at birth last week. Congratulatons! Spring is coming! Or was it here? Last Saturday, two 10-year-old girls were seen trekking through Caledonia barefoot and a couple of girls were out wearing shorts. It’s OK, girls, we won’t tell your moms’ Last Sunday. Margaret Stanton, Myrtle McCarty and Dorothy Finkbeiner were Sunday dinner guests of Ralph. Thelma and Jim Gehl They enjoyed a fresh bluegill dinner Bob Gehl had a breakfast at the Sportsman Club so he joined them later Saturday afternoon. Forest and lone Aiderink celebrated their 50th wedding anniver­ sary with an open house at Gains United Brethren Church. Ata Olthou.se was 99 years young on Monday, Feb. 9. Happy birthday, Ata Lxon Raab of Grand Rapids was a Thursday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Cleo Raab The wind was really something Sunday We were lucky that we didn’t have a power outage But the leaves have all rearranged themselves, the garbage cans were blown about and if the outside dexirs weren’t shut tight, they did some banging What I’m going to have to do is restring my beautiful wind chimes But not until it gets warmer. Here’s wishing all our faithful readers a very happy Valentine’s Day. Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Your Lawn Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) Middleville Bob Klinge ■Wi 795-7647 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 12. 1987 / Page 7 Sales tax hike suggested Fifth groder Amy Missod won the Spelling Bee. Mark Overbeek took second place in the competition. The two have earned the right to go on to the regionals in Grand Rapids. If they ore successful there, they will go on to the state competion. The spelling bee is put on by the Kent Intermediate School District. Spelling Bee winners to compete in regionals by Mary Warner Paying six cents on the dollar every time you buy a car? Being charged six percent extra by your builder for “service taxes”? Being assessed for 25 per­ cent of the value of your home instead of 50 percent? All this is a possibility, as solutions to Michigan's tax crisis begin to lean tow ard an increase in the state sates tax. the addition of a ‘ service tax”, and a reduction in local property taxes. Such measures will pro­ bably be among many pro­ posals bandied abqut by Michigan legislators this year as they seek to reform a tax system that is driving business away from Michigan, a spokeman from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce said in Yankee Springs Thursday . Stephen E. Young, manager of taxation and regulatory affairs for the Michigan Chamber, warned about 50 local businesspeople that they and other employers in Michigan should be “at the forefront of discussion on pro­ perty tax reform “ “To do otherwise might shift the tax burden onto business.” Young said. Young said Chamber lob­ byists managed to kill legisla­ tion last year that “would have drastically changed how business properties would have been assessed, and resulted in higher taxes.” “It is incumbent upon the employer to take the lead on this issue.” he said. Young's presentation, which included a 30-minute slide show followed by a question and answer session, was one of some 50 talks he has given around the state in an effort to “stimulate think­ ing and get debate going.” he said. Young s appearance Thurs­ day at Yankee Springs Township Hall was sponsored jointly by the Hastings. Wayland and Gun Lake Chambers of Commerce. Young told Chamber members in attendance at the meeting that the state Chamber had come up with various reform proposals after months of intensive study of the issue. The proposals include both upgrading the current forms of taxation to make tax collec­ tion more equitable and less costly, and also dumping private property taxation and replacing it with other methods of taxation. According to a recent study, he said. “Michigan's property taxes are the eighth highest in the nation.” "The only way to address the problem is to look down the road at reducing our dependency on property taxes." he asserted In order to reduce property taxes. Young said, replace ment revenue must be found An increase in the state’s sales tax could provide that replacement revenue. Young said, along with a decrease in state spending and some other changes in the tax structure One of those changes could be a tax on services. Young said, such as a tax on getting a haircut or a tax on drycteaning your clothes. Also possible, he said, is an increase in excise taxes (taxes on cigarettes and alcohol, etc.). And. he said, certain tax loopholes could be eliminated, such as tax abatements for businesses, the Homestead Property Tax Credit, and sales tax exemp­ tions (advertisers, for in­ stance. do not pay sales tax.) While Young said ihe Chamber's focus was to even­ tually “phase out” property taxes, it also seeks to “revise and improve” the current tax structure to make it more equitable. He quoted a study spon­ sored by several different business organizations that calls for the elimination of personal property taxes and changes in the method of tax collection. Personal property taxes are those taxes paid on a business's equipment and furnishings. “Michigan stands out like a sore thumb in terms of getting nd of our personal property taxes.” he said. Many neighboring states now exempt personal property from taxation, he said There is no way to police this sort of tax. he said (assessors don't have time to go into every business and count desks, he explained ) Such a tax is also part of the reason why the cost of doing business in Michigan is so high, he said. The study also recommend cd a change in the way proper­ ty is assessed, in an attempt to eliminate assessment inequalities. Assessments could be made by districts about the size of a Tax Hike, continued page 11 Reading instructor Mrs. Linda Hoffman conducts a Spelling Bee in the library with fifth graders. Here, she quizzes Brian Baughman. Middleville man dies in auto accident Continued from page 1 Officer James Rathbun said the sheriff’s department isn’t releasing the name of the driver of the Oldsmobile until the case is presented to the prosecutor's office for in­ vestigation. Possible criminal charges may be involved, he said. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Donald Heydens of­ ficiating. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery in Leighton Township. Funeral ar­ rangements were handled by the Roetman Funeral Chapel in Caledonia. Boshears, a native of Ten­ nessee. was a four-year veteran of the United Stales Army. He was married to Mary R. Jackson and was employed as a mail carrier with the United States Postal Service. He was born on March 17, 1949 in Tennessee. He is survived by his wife. Mary; his parents. Carl L. and Evelyn Boshears; a son. Bill; a daughter. Angela; three brothers; two sisters; a mater­ nal grandmother; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Fill up Of AMOCO ULTIMATE PREMIUM 8 Gallon Minimum Patrol car, buses vandalized Continued from page 1 removed. He said Byron Center students at Thomapple Kit chen witnessed the crime and gave him a description of the four vandals and a license plate number of the Jeep they were driving. Cam said he also questioned a female youth who had been riding in the Jeep * ith the four males prior to the vandalism Cain said the * itnesses described the Jeep as being an older model with a white kip and and either a blue or brown body. The case is still under in- Hillegonds says preserve state park Two state legislators are asking the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources (DNR) to permanently remove the Saugatuck Dunes State Park from its oil and gas lease list State Representative Paul Hillegonds (R-Holland) and State Senator Ed Fredncks (R-Holland) have both ex­ Yes, we are open! itleusuve \yHAIR DESIGNERS 795-7719^ vestigation and Cain said he expects it to be closed soon. 109 RAllfJOAd MiddUvilk pressed concern about the future of the land in a letter being prepared for Gordon Guyer. DNR Director. Hillegonds said that follow­ ing public notice of the up­ coming sate, the Department received several objections and decided to postpone any action until meetings could be conducted on the issue The proposed tease raises senous questions of public trust We need answers before any action is taken.” Fredncks said. “Both the Senator and 1 will continue our efforts to preserve the beauty and in­ tegrity of this area Many Allegan County residents have expressed a strong con­ cern about the future of the park and we should act accor­ dingly This natural treasure cannot be destroyed.” Hillegonds said. Only 69* + Dep. With SELF-SERVICE Fill Up Of AMOCO ULTIMATE PREMIUM ____________________ 8 Gallon Minimum MOVE UP TO THE GOLD PUMP Amoco Ultimate - Specially blend­ CUP OF ed to burn cleaner for today’s COFFEE newer cars. Older cars run great on it too! Fuel injections and turbos with any gas pur­ love it! chase thru April 15. Caledonia Standard Service AMOCO M-37 & Main St., Caledonia 891-1496 �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 12, 1987 Caledonia wrestlers win O-K Blue Conference title Caledonia won the O-K Blue overall all-conference honors for its second time last week The team picked up 19116 team points to out­ distance second place Hamilton, which had 134 points Godwin had 132’6; Middleville. 11Vh. Comstock Park. 84; Byron Center. 73; and Kelloggsville. 55. The fighting Scots' Rich Lintemuth ended up a cham­ pion in the 98-lb. division. Rich beat Godwin’s Casey Fritz (the area s number one rated wrestler) in the cham­ pionship match The flu bug has kept Rich from perform ing at his best and cost Rich some close losses earlier in the season. Rich earned Caledonia 22 team points to aide Caledonia in its second O-K Blue Con­ ference championship. Brent Bums powered his way into the championship match al 105 lbs. Brent pinned Dun Ham of Kelloggsville in 1:05 in the first round. Brent then met Joe Baker from Comstock Park in his next round. Brent and Baker tied 5-5 earlier in the year. Brent s determination and a 4-1 dccison advanced him into the finals Brent then wrestled Wes Koza (the number I seed) and won the championship with a 4-3 dccison. Brent picked up 20 team points for Caledonia Junior Keith Tubergen also earned 22 team points for Caledonia as he powered his way to become another cham­ pion in the 119-lb. class. Keith had a bye his first round which means he needed to win his next match to pick up the bye points Keith responded by pinning Kuleza of Kelioggsville in 1:42 seconds. In the championship match. Keith then pinned Jason Chivas of Godwin in 3:21 seconds for the gold medal Undefeated, jayvee Jim Anderson wrestled in the place of injured starter Mike Kidder m the 126-lb. class. Jim pinned Sean McCaliy. the fourth seeded wrestler, from Godwin in 2:26 seconds Jim then lost a competitive match to Tim Brooks (a state qualifier and the number one seeded wrestler). Jim then worked his way back into the consolation championship with a tech 16-0 fall over Klinge of Byron Center. Jim then wrestled another fine match against Jody Tyner, a fine grappler from Mid­ dleville. Jim won the fourth place conference medal and earned Caledonia 11 team points. Troy Shane (last year's all­ conference champion) won another all-conference cham­ pionship at the 138-lb. divi­ sion. Troy had a bye his first round and then beat Matt Bkxxi. a fine grappler from Hamilton. 9-0 Troy then met Bryon Center's Jamie Tubergen in the finals. Troy pinned Tubergen in 5:18 seconds to win his second straight all-conference honors. Troy earned 20'6 team points for Caledonia. Senior Captain Roger Wood advanced his record to 40-0 (Caledonia's record) as he won the championship medal at 145 lbs. Roger pinned Savoie from Kelloggsville in 54 seconds, and Greg Caledonia accumulated 119’/> points to win Saturday s O-K Blue wrestling meet. Huizenga of Comstock Park in 2:49 to advance into the finals. In the finals. Roger beat Joe Lipscomb (a very respectable wrestler from Byron Center), 10-2 for the gold medal Roger earned 22 team points for Caledonia Senior Captain Mark Rittenger earned 24 points (the most points of any school). Mark pinned all of his O-K Blue opponents coming into the conference showdown. Mark then pinned ail of his opponents Saturday in the first period. Mark met and pinned John Ransom of Middleville m 1:13 and Godwin's Joe Chivas in 1:27 after the first two rounds. In the champion­ ship match. Mark wrestled Eric Stoel (a very fine and LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION School Election NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL BARRY, ALLEGAN, KENT AND IONIA COUNTIES, MICHIGAN To the Electors of the School District: Please Take Notice that the Board of Education of Thornapple Kellogg School. Barry, Allegan. Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan, has called a special election to be held in the school district on Monday, March 23. 1987. The following proposition will be submitted to the vote of the elec­ tors at the special election: BONDING PROPOSITION Shall Thornapple Kellogg School. Barry. Allegan. Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Four Million Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($4,550.00) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, for the purpose of. a. erecting, furnishing and equipping a new elemen­ tary school building and playground facility and developing and improving the site; and b. constructing and equipping additions to. partially remodeling and re-equipping the McFall Elementary School Building, relocating the playground and developing and improving the site? The last day on which persons may register with the appropriate city or township clerks, in order to be eligible to vote at the special election called to be held on Monday. March 23, 1987, is Monday. February 23. 1987. Persons registering after 5 o'clock, p.m., on Monday. Februray 23, 1987. are not eligible to vote at the special school election. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks’ offices are open for registration. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Thornap­ ple Kellogg School, Barry. Allegan. Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan. John H. Miller. Jr. Secretary, Board of Education respected wrestler from Hamilton). Eric Stoel. a state qualifier last year, beat Corey Luce of Byron Center to advance to the finals. Mark pinned Eric in 1:37 to give Caledonia its sixth champion in the O-K Blue Conference. David Gross wrestled very well in the 167-lb. division. David beat his first opponent. John Kelsey of Kelloggsville. with a tech 18-2 fall. David then met the number one seed, Don Peters of Middleville, and fell 2 pts. short of advanc­ ing with a close 9-8 loss. David then worked his way back into the consolation championship with a 9-4 deci­ sion over Comstock Park's Rob Aungst. David then pinn­ ed Godwin's Scott Kasper in :37 seconds for a third place all-conference medal. David earned Caledonia 14 team points. Mike Naughton pinned Jack Rossenburg of Middleville in :I9 seconds and then met Mike Gates (a very fine grappler from Godwin) his next round. Mike pinned Gates in 5:14 to advance into the championship finals. Mike then met Byron Center’s Bob McDowell <onc of the area’s finest igMPplers at 185 lbs.) and settled for a well earned runner up all-conference medal Mike earned Caledonia 18 team points. Junior Captain Scott Gnass also pmnd his first two op­ ponents to advance into the championship finals Scott pinned Hamilton’s Rob De Jongc in :30 seconds and Kelloggsville’s Bill Keena in 3:02. Scott then met Jay Me Carty, a very fine grappler from Godwin Jay is also rated very high in the area's top wrestlers at 198 lbs. Scott lost a well-attempted match and also won a runner up all conference medal and 18 team points for Caledonia Middleville wrestlers split double dual at Olivet The Middleville wrestling team traveled to Olivet on Tuesday for a double dual meet and defeated Olivet 51-13 but lost to Union City 44-27. Because of the number of weigh-ins allowed during the wrestling season, some of the Trojan regulars were forc­ ed to watch the action, giving some of the JVs a chance to fill in. On Thursday, the team was back at full strength and put together their best dual meet effort of the year in defeating Comstock Park 33-21. Winn mg on pins for the Trojans were fyade Poland at 112; Mark Irwin. 119; and Bruce Swanson at 198. Don Peters had a 16-1 tech fall at 167 lbs. Winning on decisions were Bryan Cooley, 126; Pete VanDenBroeck, 138; and Bruce Sherd, 185. Even though they didn’t win their matches, the rest of the team members did a fine job making Comstock Park fight for every point they earned They include Tony Palmer, 98; Jim McCrath, 105; Todd Kidder, 132; Jon Ransom, 145; Charlie Dennis, 155; and Randy Allen, hvy. The Trojans also won 9 of II JV matches. Thornapple Kellogg’s record is now 9-6-2. Trojan eighth graders lose to Godwin 39-33 The Midd' villc eighth grade basket' JI team lost to Godwin 39-33 in the opening round of the O-K Blue Junior High Tournament. The Trojans took a 8-6 first quarter lead but were outscored 10-8 in the second quarter. The third quarter again was close as the Trojans were outscored 13-10 to fall behind by 3 punts going into the final quarter. The rest of the game was back and forth but Trojan fouls, missed free throws, and critical calls hurt the Trojans as Godwin put the game away in the closing seconds. Scoring for T.K were Jason Pranger. 14 pts and John Schieb. 10 pts The eighth grade basketball team defeated Kelloggsville 45-39 to win the consolation round of the O-K Blue Tour­ nament The win ends their The game was close through the first and second quarter with T.K. holding a slim 4 point lead at halftime. Numerous mistakes and turn­ overs made it impossible for the Trojans to put the game away until the closing seconds. Scoring for the Trojans were Jason Pranger. 15 pts., and John Schieb, 14 pts. The eighth grade basketball team defeated Comstock Park 46-35 in the second round consolation game of the O-K Blue Tournament The game was never really in question after the opening minutes of the first quarter as the Trojans moved to a 12-6 lead The second quarter saw the Trojans outscore Com­ stock Park 11-4 to take a 13 point lead-in at half Most of the second half saw the Trojan bench playing against Com­ stock Park’s starters and in many cases, holding their own. The Trojans were able to outscore the Panthers 9-6 in the third quarter and 17-16 in the final quarter to put the game away. Scoring for the Trojans were John Schieb, 16 pts , and Jason Pranger, 8 pts Middleville jayvee eagers beat Byron Center 63-62 Middleville’s jayvee basket­ ball team rallied to overcome an 13-point deficit and top By ron Center ~ 63-62 last Fridas Mike Brotherton led Middieviite with 18 points and Doug Mesecar added 12 points and 10 rebounds. Kirk S(rater chipped in 9 points and Todd Sprague had 10 points and 9 assists. . Middleville trailed by 13 points in the first quarter and were still down by 7 at the end of three quarters The Trojans finally tied the game with a minute and a half left before sinking several key throws down the stretch to win Middleville made l5-of-22 free throws in the game and 8-of-I0 in the final eight minutes �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 12. 1987 / Page 9 Trojans share top spot: defeat Byron Center 79-74 And then there were two. Middleville all but officially made the OK Blue basketball derby a two-team affair by holding off Byron Center 79-74 last Friday night. The win enabled the Tro­ jans to keep a half game lead over Hamilton, which out­ fought Caledonia 69-62 Fri­ day Middleville is 9-1 in the league and 12-2 overall. The Hawkeyes are 8-1 and 11-3. Barring a miracle. Byron Center falls out of the picture at 7-3. Godwin Heights is 6-3 and in fourth. The Trojans built a 27-21 first quarter lead and upped that margin to 42-34 by the League leader Hamilton slips past Caledonia 69 62 If it’s not one Hamilton player doing something to make the Hawkeyes hard to beat, it's another At least (hat's the way Caledonia Coach Jon Meerman saw the situation after his .Scots were beaten 69-62 in an O-K Blue Conference game Friday night at Caledonia. "They just have too much fire power." explained Meer man “If it's not Alexander hitting the jumper, it's Tams. And if it’s not Tanis, it’s Alderink inside And if it s not Alderink. it's Hoverdink hitting inside They have a kN of talented players. I thought we played very well tonight, but they handled everything we came up with " Hamilton does have a lot of talented players, but Caledonia proved they have Mime talent of their own. Junior guard Mike Walker displayed he is one of the best in the conference hitting for 26 points, grabbing 8 re­ bounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals Senior forward Craig Mulder scored II points, grabbed 9 rebounds and blocked 2 shots. Hamilton grabbed an early 14-13 lead after 1 quarter and increased it to 30-27 at the half In the third quarter, the Scots took a brief 33-32 lead before senior Bob Weaver (7 points. 10 rebounds) pulled up his fourth foul and sat out until the fourth quarter But even with Weaver out. the Scots stayed close on some key baskets by junior Kory Keating (6 points. 9 rebounds) and Mulder At the quarter end. Hamilton held a slim 44-43 lead In the fourth quarter, the game was back and forth until Matt Tams and Doug Hover­ dink got hot to put the game out of reach for the Scots. “I really am proud of my players after tonight.” ex­ claimed Meerman “They played as hard as they could and ail I can say is Hamilton had to work very hard to win this one “ The fighting Scots took a 35-20 halftime lead then sail­ ed to a O-K Blue victory over the Lee Rebels. 72-57. Craig Mulder and Mike Walker poured in 19 points apiece to lead Caledonia (5-4. 7-7). while Bob Weaver add­ ed 13 and Kory Keating. Rick Moon, and Todd Walma add­ ed 4 apiece, respectively. The Scots' next matchup is against Hamilton Friday night. Hamilton won the first meeting 80-71. Caledonia wrestling team beats Comstock Park 46-16 Caledonia beat Comstock Park 46-16 in wrestling last week Rich Limcmuth started the fighting Scots out to an early 3-0 lead with a 6-0 decision over the Panthers' Jeff Kenny. Brent Burns, at 105, tied 6-6 with Joe Baker of Comstock Park Chris Kinnc added 3 more points to Caledonia with a 8-3 decision over Marc Cobb at 112. Cobb also wrestles at 119 for the Panthers. 1986 state qualifier Matt Burns wrestled up at 119 and also tied with Steve Hippensteel of Comstock Park 5-5. Keith Tubergen also wrestled up at 126 and lost a close 3-2 decision to Mark Barngar of Comstock Park. One of Bamgar's (a state qualifier last year) points oc­ curred when the referee called Tubergen for not having enough fingers while Tubergen was attempting an escape. Then Roy Shane added 6 more to Caledonia with a technical fall over Mike House. Captain Roger Wood added his 36th win with 0 losses by pinning the Pan­ thers' Mike Lamancusa in 2:34 Co-Captam Mark Rittenger added another 6 points to Caledonia with a pin in 53 seconds over Comstock Park's Andy Hopkins Freshman David Gross kept things going in Caledonia's favor with a pin in 5:06 over Comstock Park’s Tim “I'm satisfied with how we played. We'll take the win." Hamilton ended a 10-game Middleville winning streak last Tuesday with a convinc­ ing 93-72 win. The Trojans, which had defeated the Hawkeyes 62-59 back on Dec. 16. trailed only 45-38 at the half, but Hamilton took things over in the second half Fix's 16 points leu Mid dleville. David Elies chipped in 11 and Stickney and Mesecar scored 7 each Middleville is off until Fri­ day when the Trojans travel tc Kelloggsville. 13 points and 7 assists. Tim Mesecar scored 12 points and added 10 rebounds w hile Kurt Henry was the fifth Trojan in double figures with 11 points. Byron Center's all-state junior guard. Scott Spaanstra. led the losers with 37 points. Trojan coach Skip Pranger said he team played relatively well against the Bulldogs "I think so at times. ' he said “We played man-to-man and tried to control him (Spaanstra). Obviously we didn't, but I'll take five players in doubles figures. CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION of State Bank of Caledonia Consolidated Report of Condition of STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA of CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN 49316 And Foreign and Domestic Subsidiaries, at the close of business December 31, 1986, a state banking institution organized and operating under the banking laws of this state and a member of the Federal Reserve System Published in accordance with a call made by the State Banking Authority and by the Federal Reserve Bank of this District. — ASSETS — DoMar Amount* Ml Thousands Cash and balances due from depository institutions Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin. Interest-bearing balances.................................................................. Securities.............................................................................................. Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell.................................................................... Loans and lease financing receivables.................................. Loans and leases, net of unearned income LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve................................. Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve................................................................................. Assets held in trading accounts............................................. Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) Other real estate owned Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies......................................................... Customers’ liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding Intangible assets............................................................................ Other assets $1,828 none 11.519 4.050 29,627 304 none 29,323 none 336 none none none none 623 47.679 TOTAL ASSETS........... — LIABILITIES — Deposits: In domestic offices............................................................................... 41,432 Noninterest-bearing........................................................................... 5,958 Interest-bearing............................................................................................ 35,474 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase............................................................. none Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury none Other borrowed money................................................................ none Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases.................................................... none Bank's liability on acceptances executed and outstanding........................ none Notes and debentures subordinated to deposits................................. none Other liabilities ............................................................................................................... 537 TOTAL LIABILITIES 41 ggg Limited-life preferred stock................................................................................ none - EQUITY CAPITAL - Caledonia's David Gross wins at 162 pounds for the fighting Scots. Schoenborn. Tom Price wrestled in for Mike Naughton at 185 lbs. and did a fine job at it. Price lost a close 7-3 decision to Panthers’ Rob Aungst. Price is still undefeated at JV. Scott Gnass added 6 more points with a pm m 34 over Panthers’ Ned Rubinstin. Mike Dragoo put the finishing touches on when the Panthers forfeited at heavyweight Mark Oliver. Brian VandenBurg. and Peter Crumback kept the JX record unblemished by winning all of their matches The JV wrestl­ ing team has been a major fac­ tor in the success of the varsi- ty wrestling team. The JV team is lead by Mark Oliver and Brian VandenBurg. JV coaches Doug Cook and Ron Piper are doing a fine job with the team and helping Coach Jim Maxim. Ken Poll continues to do a fine job in running the mat­ ches. The w restlerettes are doing the best job ever. The support by the Caledonia community (including all parents, the superindent. Robert Myers. Cacolyn Oosterhouse from the A.D office. Principal Mike Pinter, and Ralph Shefferly. and the wonderful Booster Club members Seventh graders up record to 9-2 The Middleville seventh grade basketball team raised their overall record to 9 w ms and 2 defeats with a 47-41 tournament victory over Hamilton last Monday The win advances Mid­ dleville to the championship finals against Caledonia In the Hamilton victory. Dave Lehman led the way with 14 points Dave Sherwood and half Middleville increased ns lead to 16 in the third period before the Bulldogs roared back. Byron Center outscored Middleville 19-18 and 21-19 over the last two quarters and trailed only 72-70 with a minute left But Ross Sprague hit 4 free throws and Doug Fox added a key field goal to help hold off the Bulldog charge. Fox finished with 17 points and 16 rebounds to lead Mid­ dleville. Randy Stickney add­ ed 14 points. 6 rebounds and 3 assists and Sprague chipped in Ryan Millhouse added 12 and 10 points respectively Bob Jansen tossed in 8 points and Rob Hunt added 3 points In the first UHimament game. Middleville came from behind to defeat a strong Godw in team 47 to 44 Rob Hum's 2 clutch free throws with 14 seconds left iced the game for Middles die Dave Lehman again led the scoring with 13 points Ryan Millhouse and Dave Sher­ wood each scored 10 points In the Last regular season game. Middles die defeated Comstock Park 40 to 29 Rob Hum led the scoring w ith 11 points Ryan Millhouse and Bob Jansen each added 7 poims Perpetual preferred stock..................................................................................... Common stock............................................................................................... Surplus........ ........................................................................................................... Undivided profits and capital reserves............................................................ TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL.................................................................................... TOTAL LIABILITIES, limited-life preferred stock, and equity capital.................................................................................... none 800 1,200 3 710 5710 47,679 — MEMORANDA — Deposits of State Money - Michigan.......................................... none — SECURITIES — U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government agency and corporation obligations All holdings of U.S. Government-issued or -guaranteed certificates of participation in pools of residential mortgages none Other U.S. Government securities (includes U.S. Treasury securities)........................................................ 7,343 7,837 Securities issued by states and political subdivisions in the U.S 3^616 3,629 Other securities (debt and equity): All holdings of private (i.e.. nongovernment-issued or -guaranteed) certificates of participation in pools of residential mortgages............................................................ none All other securities (debt and equity) (includes Federal Reserve stock).......................................................... qq 60 Total (sum of items 1 through 3Xtotal of column A must equal Schedule RC, item 2)................................................... jj 519 11,526 — MEMORANDUM — Pledged secuntes............................................................................................... none I. Darlene Billett, Vice President of the above named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Condition has been prepared in conformance with the instructions issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the State Banking Authority and is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. We. the undersigned directors, attest to the correctness of this Report of Condition and declare that it has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the instructions issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the State Banking Authority and is true and correct. Darlene Billett, Vice President John J DeVries, Director James E Gless, Director Harold J Gless, Director �Page 10 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 12, 1987 ____________________ _ ______ ___________ ___________________________ Down Memory Lane... (Fig. 4) 1913 Yankee Springs. Notice Gun Lake Rd. is starting to come from the west, ends before Hall Lake with— Norma Velderman Part II in a series on the beginnings of the Ritchie School in Yankee Springs Twp. After researching the 1850 census and 1860. 1873. 1895 and 1913 maps. I decided I'd better go to the abstract office to see if that name (Baird or Beards) had cither patent (first owner from U.S. Govern­ ment) or any other ownership of land The 1850 Census said J Baird, wife Margaret and three children lived in Yankee Springs Township The Abstract Office said J Beard took out a patent of two parcels of land totalling 56.77 acres in Section 33 on April 19. 1858. So he had paid for the patent It was Beard, not Baird (could his brogue have made the misspelling?) The next mentioned is: John Beard estate - another place mentions David John Baird and his heirs. David Braird and wife. Anna and Archilbald Baird. June 8. 1874 Another transaction when David Beard and wife. Anna. A Beiard and Adelaide Beiard deeded of to Mary J Williams November 6. 1878 David Beiard and wife. Anna. Mary J Williams (John L.. hus­ band) as heirs of David John Beiard, deeding otf to Ar­ chil bald Baird. There arc three different spellings 1850 Census. John Baird. 1913 map. was Beard. I860. 1873. 1895 and 1913 was Baird: Abstract Office shows Beard. Beiard and Baird. I wrote to Marg Williams, whose maternal grandfather was Archibald, asking about the name change and if they were two separate families. She said I can remember my mother and grandmother Ruth Adelaide Baird saying the reason for the difference in the name was because Uncle Dave (mother's uncle) ran away from the Army and they changed their name to protect him Mother used to say ‘Poor Uncle Dave' Here's the dates and sources: 1850 Census - Baird; 1858 Land transaction Beard; 1874 [>and transaction Beiard; 1878 Land transac lion Baird Memories of mom and grandmother changed to Baird 1890 Florence Baird changed her brother and sisters or cousins to Baird As my husband says. “After all that work you found it was only one family, just a misspelling of the same name. Big deal! Solve anything .r’ No. I guess not but I sure had fun tracking all that down so I could say with confidence that any spelling of the Beard. Beiard and Baird belongs to one and the same family Another interesting side line 1860 Yankee Springs Twp. Fig. 2 in doing the Ritchie School was the changes in the Yankee Springs roads from I860 to our present modem plane maps. On the early maps the roads didn't have names, so to keep it straight in my mind I call the road by its modem name. So my I860. 1873. 1895 and 1913 maps will show only portions of the township around that general area. To show the differences. I noticed (see figure 2) I860 - I. There is no Rit­ chie School. Sec. 28. SW '4, NE "4. 2. Yankee Bill Lewis's Mansion House or Tavern. 3. Now Duffy Road ends on Norris Road where the Yankee Springs Church and cemetery is. In I860. Duffy Road jogs to the southeast and then ends on Norris Road. There is no Yankee Springs Church and Cemetery. Duffy Road just ends to the west before the creek going to Gun Lake (Section 33). I asked Russell Rounds, showing him the I860 map. if he knew the name of the road or now trail branching off Duffy Road in Section 34. go­ ing N.W. through Section 28 along Long Lake between the north end of Long Lake and the west side of Williams Lake. Section 21. then on straight west across Payne Lake to the county line (Pat­ terson Rd.) He said there was a trail there now but he didn’t know its name. (See 1860 map.) Figure No 3 1873 Map - I. Ritchie School. Section 28. 2. Main road Norris, going generally north to Thornapple Township (stage coach road to Middle Village). 3. Duffy Road does not end on Norns Road. Yankee Springs cemetery is at this intersec­ tion. No church though Duffy Road is now a main road going west and turning north by the Ritchie School and continuing on. The trial that went north off Duffy Road is no longer there. Duffy ends up on the county line (Patterson Rd.) There are no roads around the north end of Gun Lake al all, except the extended Duffy Road. Figure No. 4 1895 Map - 1. A new road extends south from Duffy Road, along the east side of Gun Lake. It is now called Hastings Point Road. 2. There is now a road coming from (now) Chief Noonday Road to the north end of Gun Lake and Streeter's Resort. But there is no road going east to McKibbins Comers or now Gun Lake Road. Norris Road and Duffy Road are the two main roads going west and north. 3. The Yankee Springs cemetery is still at the corner of Duffy Road and Norris Road. 4. Notice where the church is. It is on the south side of Duffy Road, near the section line between Sections 34 and 35. (There is only a trail now and I can't locate any name for the old road). According to the Abstract Office the Yankee Springs Church is in Section 34. E Vj. SE *4 The 1895 map shows it in Section 35. W '6, SW '4 on August 10. 1895. James Spr­ ing deeded the property to the United Brethcran Trustees (James Springer. William Mead. Ira Brooks, Isaac Buskirk and John Everhart), which puts the church on the comer across from where the church now sits. On July 7. 1896 John Everhart deeded Section 35. SW . NW •< to the United Brethercn Trustees (James Pierce. James Springer. Rodney Flowers. Robert Din widdle and Robert Count). Still no road going around the nonh end of Gun Lake to McKihbin's corner Figure No. 5 1913 Map Bowling League RESULTS From area bowlers— Thursday Night Classic Doug’s Auto Service 1416-5 *Zi, Good Pal Farms 14-6. Task 14-6, Seif & Sons Chevrolet 14-6, Gavin Chevrolet & Buick 13-7, Cascade Home Improvement 12-8, Mar Poss 11-9, Simp­ son Industries 1016-916, Garbow Real Estate 10-10, Robertson Plumbing A Heating 9!6-10‘6, Brog’s 9-11, Middle Villa 7-13, Thornapple Kitchen 6‘6-13 ‘6, Geukes' Meat Market 6-14, Northern Equipment 6-14, Bender’s Service 3-17. High Series - D. Willyard 608. T. Finkbeiner 596, D. Stauffer 595, J. Tobias 573, W. Bushman 548. High Gaines - J Tobias 236, D Stauffer 226, H Walker 215, K Mugridge 214 Hastings City Bank, 24-8; Monarch. 22-10. American Redecoration. 16-16; Village Beauty Nook. 14-18. Phil'i Pizzeria, 13-19; Seif A Sons, 7-25. High Series: D. Blough, 552; R. Neal A C. Smke. 512; F Muller, 510, B Kim­ mel A T Cooley, 472, D Levea A B Taylor, 471. High Games: D Blough, 213 A 189; R Neal, 206, T. Cooley, 204. P Miller, 191; C Smke. 188 1895 Yankee Springs Twp. Fig. 3 Now we have a road going east around the north end of Gun Lake, ending just west of Hall Lake and turning south until it dead ends on Duffy Road Also, the Yankee Springs Church is now in front of the cemetery, where it is today. Other wise, most of the roads are similar to 1895 I checked more modem maps to see if I could locate when Gun Lake was extended to McKihbin's corner form west of Hall Lake. It wasn't there in 1938 hut was there in I960 I talked with Russ Rounds and he thought it was somewhere between 1950 1955. Dick McKibbm said it was either 1952 or 1953 The Barry County Road Commission hasn't gotten hack to me yet. I will let you know if we can give an exact date W olverine League Village Grocery 21-11, Gun Lake Inn 19-13. Purdum Construction 19-13, Caledonia Oil 18-14, Middleville Tool A Die 18-14, GAL Remodeling 17-15, Hastings City Bank 14-18, Sav Mor 12 20, Har rison True Value 11-21, Phill's Pizzeria 11-21. High Series - C. McKeen 573. J Bennett 562, B Stet fen 549, W Brodock 531, L Reil 529 High Games - B Mid dleton 202, B Steffen 201, J Bennett 201. Thirsty Nite Men Villa Bakery 15-5, Quinns Sport 14-6, Pick One 10-10, Formula Real Estate 10-10, The New Guys 10-10, Half Legal 10-10. WFC 10-10, Pabst 9-11, Four Bangers 9-11, American Homccraftors 9-11, Scouter’s “65” 7-13, SGH 7 13 High Games and Series N. Gardner 219-555, J Diekman 504, D. Brehm 200 Early Risers Meat Balls 17-3, Pin Pointers 14-6, Yoders 12-8, Our Village Gen 10-10, Farmetts 7-13, Happy Strikers 7-13. Blind Sandbaggers 7-13, Wcebles 6d6 High Game - B Staufler 195, J. Jamison 170, G. Suebring 170, L Yoder 168, M Bierens 163, K. Pascal I 163 High Series - P. Brinks 442. 1 Yoder 441, B Olson 440, B Staufler 432, M Buehler 426. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / February 12. 1987 I Page 11 Sales Tax hike suggested by Chamber Continued from page 7 county, the report recom­ mended. instead of by in­ dividual townships and cities. Such districts would be manned by trained assessors with enough expertise in the field to ensure the least inequi­ ty in assessments “It's a very difficult system to administer." a local tax assessor who declined to give his name said during the meeting “If. for instance, you got a group of assessors to assess this building, you’d get some very different opinions " The assessor called the pro­ perty tax “an outdated, out­ moded tax." but questioned how its elimination would af­ fect schools Young said one proposal currently being discussed by a group called the “Citizens’ Property Tax Commission" would allow for statew ide col­ lection of property taxes and redistribution of the taxes on a per-pupil basis State Rep Boh Bender told Chamber members at the meeting that one of his main reasons for pushing for tax reform is that the current form of financing schools is unfair to those districts without a CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 than 10* per word. 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Call 765-5111 after 6:00pm or week-ends Help Wanted BLANCO FURNITURE in Shelbyville will begin inter­ viewing upon completion of it’s remodeling project If you wish to make a career change and enter the enjoyable world of the home fashion business, send your resume to: Jose R. Blanco, Blanco Furniture, Box 63, Shel­ byville, MI 49344 ANTECKI’S Income Tax Service 528 Main Caledonia 894-9401 Long Forms s1500 healthy tax base. “The disparity in the various school districts' wealth is getting worse." he said Sending local money to the state for redistribution was questioned by Thornapple Township Supervisor Don Bovsen. who said such a measure might mean having to spend some of the monev collected to administer its col­ lection and redistribution Boysen also took exception to an increase in the sales tax. say ing it would place an unfair burden on the poor (those at the lower end of the income bracket have to pay a higher portion of their income for necessities, meaning that much of their income would be taxed. Those at the higher end of the income spectrum do not have to use all of their income for necessities, mean­ ing that income saved or in­ vested would not be subject to the sales tax). "The wealthy people with their CDs (Certificates of Deposit) and slock portfolios aren't paying dime one." Boysen said, “while the poor people are paying a disproportionate share of their income." “You're moving further and further away from the people." he asserted Bender countered by say ing that “if you’re going to main­ tain local control, you have to come up with local revenue Bender told those at the meeting that “there is more sentiment now to raise the sales tax than there has been since I've been in the legislature." In fact. Bender said, tax reform in general is receiving more attention from the legislature than since he’s been there. “The way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time." Bender said, "and we re going to be taking a couple of bites out of tax reform." Boysen questions tax hike proposal by Kathleen J. Oresik Thornapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen says he’s skeptical about recent tax reform proposals that were presented at a Michigan Chamber of Commerce meeting Thursday in Yankee Springs Boysen said many of the proposals are viewed from a businessman's standpoint. “Some points aren’t going to fly well." he said. He said he is concerned with a proposal that would eliminate all township and city assessors. It was proposed that local assessing be done on a a regional or county wide basis, he said. But bigger isn’t always better, he added. He added that he felt the tax assessing system needs improving. He said he wondered how and when tax money would be distributed back to the local governments if the state began collecting local property taxes. Boysen said the property tax collection system now in use is a very efficient and cost ef­ fective way for the schools and townships to operate with little administrative costs. He said he wonders if a portion of the tax would have to go for collection and assessing services. The change will undoubted­ ly require more people collec­ ting. possibly five times more people, and someone will have to pay for the service provided, he said. He said contrary to some beliefs, township assessors must be certified by the state and are accountable to county state equalization depart­ ments. He said he feels if there’s a problem in local assessing procedures, it may be due to under funding. He felt the county and state equalization process could also use additional funding to remedy any problems. Boysen said professional appraisers may be hired to do the assessing if the proposals pass and that could end up costing a lot of money. He does agree that there is probably a disappropriation of increases in property taxes to fund the schools. And he felt the high taxes are hard on young couples starting out. He said Michigan has the lowest sales tax of the Great Lake States. But he wondered how the revenue generated from property tax would be made up if property assessments are cut in half. He said it could require millage increases. Boysen said Rep. Bob Bender expects many more proposals will be presented before a tax reform is adopted as a solution to the tax crisis in Michigan. Thomapple Kellogg School Official Board Minutes THORNAPPLE KELLOGG BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting Monday February 2 198^ Meeting called la order at 7 33 p.m. by President Courts in the High School Library Present Williamson. Verlinde Elies Thaler Miller Absent VonElst. Administrators present Page Dugan McLain Barber Motion by Elies seconded by Thaler to approve the minutes of the January 5 and January 12 1987 meetings of the Board of Education as written Yeas all Noys none Motion carried Motion by Verlinde seconded by Williamson to approve the bills presented for the month of January. 1987. in the amount of $442 121.63. Yeos Williamson Verlinde. Courts Elies. Thaler Miller. Noys none Motion corned. Public input • none. VanElst entered meeting at 7:37 p.m Motion by Verlinde. seconded by Elies to adopt the Revised Retention Policy 45123 os presented. Yeas Verlinde. Miller. Courts. Elies. VonElst. Thaler Noys Williamson Motion carried. Motion by Elies, seconded by VanElst to approve a Resolution to call a Special Election on the Bond Issue for March 23. 1987. and approve a Resolution op pointing Election Inspectors by G Page Supt. P831A I Yeas. all. Nays. none. Motion carried. Elies moved to move March meeting from March 2 to March 9 seconded by Verlinde Yeas all. Motion carried Special Meeting set for Mon­ day February 9 1987 at 8 00 pm., in the Administration Building Motion by Elies seconded by Thaler to approve the Xerox lease for one year 1987 88 Yeas all. Noys none Motion • carried. J. Verlinde Treasurer desig noted by President Courts to represent T K. at the KISD Budget Hearings Motion by Verlinde. seconded by VonElst to approve Budget changes os presented P83U. Yeas all. Noys none. Motion carried. Motion by Thaler seconded by Elies to appraise the Freeport Budding at a cost not to exceed $600 Yeas. 6. Nays I. Motion carried. Reports 30 applications were received for the Superintendent position Supt Page has talked to Rotary Lyons and PTA regard ing the Bond Issue Williamson spoke on the up­ coming vote on needed school buildings Motion by Elies seconded by Williamson to go into Executive Session at 9 30 p m Yoos all Nays, none Motion carried Motion by Elios, seconded by VonElst to return to Regular Set sion at 11 08 p m Yeas all Nays none. Motion carried. Motion by Elies, seconded by Thaler to adjourn at 11 08 p m Yeas. all. Nays none Motion carried. JOHN MILLER JR Secretory Board of Education (2-13) VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES OFFICIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27. 1987 President Thatcher called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present Bray. Filcek, Hardy. Myers and Riley. Absent: VandenBerg. Guests: Raymond Blough. Phil Longstreet and news re­ porters. Minutes of the January 13. 1987 meeting were approved as read. Attorney Fisher reported he met with Public Relations and Zoning Committee and 3 mem bers of the Planning Commis­ sion to go over the Village Maintenance Code and hope to have it revised and ready for the Planning Commission's next meeting. Letter read from the Housing Commission about streets ad­ joining Lincoln Meadow. Manager Roon updated Coun cil on results from State of Michigan latest traffic study on M37, regarding the speed limit. Discussion held Bray moved that Council con tact Representative Hillegonds with Council's displeasure re garding speed limit changes along M37 from north to south of the Village limits and would like the speed limits changed to the original speed limits Sup port by Filcek Ayes all. Cor ried. Hardy moved Council reinstate Manager Roon at Street Admin istrotor Support by Bray Ayes all. Carried With no further business Hardy moved for adjournment Support by Bray Ayes all. Carried Meeting odjn jrned at 7 34 p m Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk (2 12) G.R. Symphony to perform in Hastings Saturday nite The Grand Rapids Sym­ phony Orchestra will be per­ forming in Hastings at an 8 p.m. concert this Saturday (Feb 14). The Thonupple Arts Coen cil of Barry Count) is spon­ soring the concert, which will be held at Central School's auditorium. 509 S Broadway. Hastings. There will be a pre-concert wine and cheese reception from 6:30-7:30 pm and Sy mphony Music Director Catherine Comet, who recent­ ly debuted at Carnegie Hall, is expected to make a brief ap­ pearance ax the parry The reception will be held at the Episcopal Parish House. 315 W. Center St . Hastings "The musical selections will be familiar themes, nut heavy .'' said Sue Drummond, arts council vice president and concert chairman She noted that the local arts council will be sponsoring a bluegrass music performance by the Williams Family on June 19 in Lrfton A series of Sunday Brunch with the Classics’’ also is being scheduled with the first set for March 22 at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville General admission tickets to the Feb. 14 symphony concert are $6 for adults and $3.50 for children, senior citizens and students Admission to the w me and cheese party is $10 and in­ cludes a reversed veal at the performance Tickets will be available at the door and in advance at the Barry Intermediate School District office. 202 S. Broad­ way. Boomtown Sound. Music Center and Books Etc.. all in downtown Hastings RF/MKK BROKERS 9790 Cherry Valley 891-9219 Ready to buy a new home or sell your present home'' Ca// LU WARD 795-3723 KEITH BEHGY - NOAM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS AMOCO ’WIBT fuel oil GAS / DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY QoltJjMLLL Cj£ 92M CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA Ml 49318 <616) 891-6198 Featuring Amoco Premier Dtese> SELF-SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 12, 1987 TK High School honor roll announced 12th Grade All A’s - Kimberly Batson, Kurt Henry. Diana London, J canine Slander Honor Roll - Kimberly Belson. Jennifer Geukes. Robert Hewlett, Meagon Knox, Ingrid Konow. April McNutt. Alisa Phillips. Debra Ploeg, Melissa Rounds. Rachel Smelker, Nicole Surdam. Denise Van Duine. Yvonne Wielink. Lisa Wolverton, Trcna Yonkers Honorable Mention - Jen­ nifer Barton. Heidi Berg. Pamela Bode. Rachel Boger. Joyce Bussema. Robin Cook, Lori Courtney. Renee Cramer, l>aura Eaglen. Blake Elderkin. Douglas Fox. Seotl Frost. Todd Harcek, Michael Henning. Petri Lehikoinen. Steven Luttrell. Tracy Neve. Kendra Noffke. Cynthia Orr. Melissa Perry. Marcia Rybiski. Scott Smith. Patrick Stamm, Kimberly Stanton. Randy Stickney. Bradley Vander Ark. Julie VanHouten. Melissa VerStrate. Mark Verlinde. Karl Wilkins. Kenneth Williamson. Gregory Willshire 11th Grade All A's - Carl Boshears. Jennifer Frey. Heather Hannapel. Angela Hilty. Misty Knox. Timothy Mesecar. Ronald Pelli. Ross Sprague. Jeanne Streeter Honor Roll - Steven Becker. Vonda Bender. Kaileigh Campbell. Katherine Cooley. Renee Curtis. David Elies. Karen Fox. Amy Gosset. Shelly Gray. Jamie Hunt. Jeffrey Kuehn. Penney Madden. Todd Overbeek. Heather Perry. Samantha Porter. Kelly Sweeney. Brian Verlinde. Linda Wetherbee. Laura W’indish. Kristena Wohl ford. Brandon Wustman Honorable Mention An­ nette Blough. Terry Bon­ trager. Ken Carpenter. Julie DeMorrow. Steven Egleston. Knsti Eichenauer. Michele Errair. John Gamer. Wesley Geren. Rebecca Gross. Pamela Holtz. Tammy Jef­ fery. Julie Kamphuis. Treina Kelley. Kevin Kermeen. Eric McWhinney. David Newhouse. Melissa Ondersma. Jeffrey Page. Ember Perry. Teresa Recker. James Schleh. Victoria Shriver. Bruce Swanson. Rolin Timmerman. Jill VanderKoode. Marcy Winchel 10th Grade All A’s - Stephanie Bar­ nhill. Pamela Eaglen. Heather Harvey. Adelle McLain. Douglas Mesecar. Jason Reichard. Todd Sprague. Stacey Steeby. Derek Surdam. Burke Thompson Honor Roll - Katherine Bartlett. Alison Borsum. Donald Britten. Michael Brotherton. Peter Donker. Jill Dussia. Martha Funk. A lot of banks seem to be losing interest in your savings account. William Glover. Dawn Harder. Nickde Hamson. Brad Luttrell. Stacie Lutz. Scott Parker. Eric Seubnng. Sheila Sherd. Michael Smith. Dirk Stratcr. Richard VanGessel. Keith Vander W’oude. Lisa W’vatt. James York Honorable Mention - Lori Abel. Stacey Anderson. Laura Baughn. Heather Bednar?. Curtis Bode. Mmdra Bray. Katherine Elies. Jodie Fitch. David French. Tracy Frowein. Jennifer Groves. Christopher Ingersoll. Todd Kidder. Annette LaBine. Mark Law. Amy Lipscomb. Kenneth Loew. Matthew Ly­ tle. Lon Newman. Randall Postma. Sharia Raab. Andrea Reurink. Kimberly Rillema. Sarah Sabin. Casandra Schantz. Michael Scott. Robert Seeley. Regina Sherd. Russell Sloan. Larry Spicer. Jody Tyner. Brent Van Polen. Todd VanTil. Christopher VanStee. Stacey Wallace 9th tirade All A’s - Catherine Cor­ rigan. Corey Dean. Maggie James. Tori Novakowski. Sara Selleck. Nancy Vandal Honor Roll - Lynette Bar ton. Katherine Brock. Anne Brown. Gina Cline. Delbert Craven. Michele Duyser. Michelle Helman. Marcie Henry. John Jousma. Robin Kidder. Rochelle Kuehn. Michael Millhouse. Amy Mugndge. Amy Rector. Erin Roon. Rebekah Shear. Thomas Thatcher. Glenn Woodard Honorable Mention Amanda Baerman. Troy Bailey. Christopher Barton. Bonnie Bekkering. Shelby Bodell. Shen Bray. Bradley Buehler. Kristie Burch. Jen­ nifer Carter. Amanda Chlebana. Patricia Cisler. Kimberly Curtis. Jennifer Eichenbcrg. James Grube. Valerie Jackiewicz. Aimec Jeffery. Lucas Jeffery. Angela Johnson. Robert Lawrence. Amv Lewis. Ravmond Mello. Heide Miller. Kelly Neuman. Tony Palmer. Amy Pelli. Jason Pratt. Michael Rauschenbergcr. An drew Roy. Ginger Slovmski. Ryan Smith. Leica Valk, Amy VanAartsen, Peter VanDen Broeck. Dan Verlinde. Staci VerStrate. Lynn Wilson. Kel­ ly Zugel. Local students on RPI dean's list Steven Graham of 6861 84th Street S.E., Caledonia, a junior majoring in electrical engineering has been named to the Fall 1986 semester dean’s list at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institue (RPI). To quality for the dean’s list, candidates must be full­ time students, earn at least a 3.0 quality point average out of a possible 4.0 and have no grade below “C.” RPI was founded in 1824 as the first institution in America to grant degrees in engineer ing Well known for its rigorous academic programs, it is a technological university with a worldwide reputation in engineering and science, coupled with considerable depth in architecture, manage me nt. humanities and the social sciences. A co­ educational. independent, nonsectarian university. RPI has approximately 4,700 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students. Y-Camp accepting registrations Maybe it s the weather. Maybe they made New Year's resolutions. What­ ever the reason, a lot of banks have dropped the interest paid on savings accounts from 5l/?% to 5%. Not PrimeBank. We used to pay 5*/2%. We STILL pay 5Y2%. On both Passbook and Statement Savings accounts. Tb find out more about our savings accounts and the wide variety of other PrimeBank accounts, stop by any PrimeBank office and talk to one of our Personable Bankers. We think you'll find it very interesting. Or at least more interesting than other places. Still 5% PrimeBank Federal Sarags Bara 795-3361 We’re out to be your Bank. YMCA Resident Camp Manitou-Lin and Day Camp Optimist are now accepting registrations for summer pro­ grams serving families, boys and girls ages 4-17. The Grand Rapids YMCA has been providing the community safe and growing camping programs since 1897. Ac­ tivities such as swimming, sailing, boating, windsurfing. horseback riding, archery, overnights and games are all part of the “Y” camping experience. However, an emphasis on character development, leadership, self-esteem, cooperation, values and life long memories are ”Y” cam ping foundations. Financial assistance is also available Call 458-1141. ext. 244 for more information. In the Service... Arnold completes training Marine Pvt. Douglas S. Ar nold, son of Steven H and Marcy S. Arnold of 11508 74th SE, Alto, has completed recruit training at Marine Corps Recruits Depot, San Diego. During the 11-week training cycle, Arnold was taught the basics of battlefield survival. He was introduced to the typical daily routine that he will experience during his enlistment and studied the per sonal and professional stan dards traditionally exhibited by Mannes He participated in an active physical conditioning pro­ gram and gained proficiency in a variety of military skills, including first aid. rifle marksmanship and close order drill. Teamwork and sell discipline were emphasized throughout the training cycle A 1985 graduate of Lowell High School, Lowell, he join­ ed the Marine Corps in September 1986 Sun & News Classifieds Call MILITARY ADDRESS Pv-2 Brian K Schultz 369-72-0213, HSC 503rd AHB, APO NY 09165-1539. Ph: 795-3345 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-02-19.pdf 62701e06d63fe5b562af9f94cd642dc7 PDF Text Text HASKNGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S, CHURCH STKEF Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Middleville. Michigan 49333 117th Year'Twenty Cents No. 7 - February 19.1987 Contests, fashion show, magician highlight festival by Kathleen J. Oresik Sub-freezing temperatures and a lack of heavy snow did not deter hundreds of people, who turned out for the seventh annual Gun Lake Winter Festival for games, music, thrills and food. The Cheap Thrills Singing Machine hand was on hand throughout Saturday and Sun­ day to provide musical enter­ tainment. broadcast events, set the stage for a variety of contests and occasionally toss, frisbees to the spectators Guest celebrity Dan Ballard from WLAV's morning show helped the band stage the "Ugliest Snowmobile Suit” contest, the Best Buns" con­ test. the Swim Suit Fashion Show and award prizes. The stage also featured tobacco spitting, jalepeno pepper eating, kissing t-shirts, elephant ear gobble and hog calling contests where con testants tested their skills. And on occasion, the musically in­ clined filled in as lead singers with the band A SI ticket donation put you in the raffle drawing that was held intermittently throughout the weekend Some of the prizes were $25 gift cer­ tificates. two-week passes to fitness centers and free home movie rentals. Winning the “Ugliest Snowmobile Suit" contest isn’t as easy as one might think. But four-year-old An­ drew Miller, wearing a helmet and dressed in a snowmobile suit covered with a deer-skin vest belted with twine, had just what it takes to outdo some pretty sorry looking en­ tries. Andrew is the son of Mr. and Mrs Todd (Rosemary) Miller of Allegan. Andrew received a new snowmobile suit for his efforts. Contestants receiving the most cheers from the audience Continued. page 2 Support expected for lower speed An assistant to state Rep Paul Hilligonds. R Holland, said that the House minority leader will probably support lower speed limits on M-37 within the village Middleville Village Manager Kit Roon (old coun­ cil members last Tuesday that he had contacted Hilligonds’ office about reducing the speed limits from 50 and 45 mph to 35 mph. Roon said that the village will have to write a letter to the state Department of Transportation stating the reasons for seeking the speed limit reduction Hilligonds* office asked for a copy of that letter, he said, and expected the representative to write a letter in support of the change Council members decided at their last meeting that reduced speeds would further insure safety. They also discussed vacating unofficial streets ad­ joining Lincoln Meadows. Roon said the streets had been maintained by adjoining pro­ perty owners, but were not designated village streets. Village President Duane That­ cher said the ‘streets’’ should more appropriate!) be called private drives Roon said Washington Street is bordered by four dif­ ferent parties, one of them be­ ing Lincoln Meadows and that Keeler Street is bordered by two different parties, one of them also being Lincoln Meadows. For this reason, village atContinued page 11 It’s feet first for this Polar Bear Auto mishap injures passengers Four persons involved in a two-car collison in Mid­ dleville Saturday escaped serious injury, but two were treated for minor injuries, when a Grand Rapids motorist failed to yield the right of way. Fred Same. 68. of Lovett Street in Grand Rapids was cited for failure to yield the right of way as he pulled onto M-37 in Middleville from the Middle Villa Inn’s parking lot at 10:05 pm.. Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cain said. Cain said Same pulled out into the path of a southbound 1979 Plymouth driven by James Meek of Woodland. Meek’s vehicle then struck the driver’s side of Sarne’s 1987 Plymouth, he said Passenger Rebecca Meek, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was taken to Pennock Hospital by her husband where she was treated and released. Meek said her hus­ band. who had been wearing a seatbelt, sustained a minor bruise from the shoulder strap. Passenger Margrit Sarne was transported to Blodgett Hospital by the Mid­ dleville Thornapple Township Ambulance Service She was treated and released Tuesday, said Fred Same He was treated and released the same day. he said Cain said the Middleville Police Department assisted with two other accidents Saturday, one at Chief Noon­ day and Peets Road and one at West State and McCann Road, due to slippery road conditions. TK Schools set supt. interviews interviews with eight candidates to replace Gerald Page, retiring superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg schools, are underway this week. Two of the candidates being interviewed by the Board of Education are cur­ rently principals in Mid­ dleville and two others are originally from Hastings. On Monday, the board in­ terviewed Steve Garrett, DeWitt superintendent, and John Smith. Akron-Fairgrove superintendent; Tuesday, the board members met with Ted Culver, Decatur superinten­ dent; and Carl Hartman, superintendent of Mason County Eastern at Custer; Wednesday, the board was meeting with Tom Hoke. Bloomingdale superinten­ dent; 8:30 p.m , Tony McLain, T-K West elemen tary principal; On Feb. 24 at 7 p m.. John Ward, Pentwater superinten dent, will be interviewed and at 8:30 p.m., Henry Dugan. T-K high school principal, will meet with the board Hartman and Hoke arc both Hastings High School graduates. Page said that the board will meet at 7:30 p.m on Feb 25 when it is expected to narrow the field to two or three candidates Caledonia ‘achievers’ receive honor TK band students get high marks... Students from the Thornapple Kellogg Symphonic Band who received excellent ratings at the Michigan Bond and Orchestra Association District 10 Solo and Ensemble Festival are: (bock row from left) Eric Seubring, Tod Thatcher, Carrie Grube Martha Funk Rolin Timmerman Dawn Harder Stacey Steeby and (front row from left) Michelle Helman, Inge Mortensen Lori Courtney. Shelly Duyser and Bonnie Bekkering. ney. flute duet. Martha Funk solo; and Robin Timmerman On Saturday. Feb. 7. 12 kge to perform for evalua students from the Thomapple tions by distinguished and foreign exchange student. and Tad Thatcher, bantone Inge Mortensen, clarinet duet; Kellogg Symphonic Band par­ musicians. duet. TK ’ s students received all Bonnie Bekkenng. Stacey ticipated in the Michigan Band Duane Thatcher, high Steeby and Dawn Harder, alto Orchestra Association District division one isupenori and school band director, said the saxophone trio; Michelle 10 Solo and Ensemble division two (excellent) day was very successful and Helman tenor saxophone Festival. Students from ratings that he was pleased with the Those participating were sok). Shelly Duyser. trumpet schools in surrounding coun­ fine performances given by the local musicians ties converged on Calvin Col- Came Grube and Lon Court­ solo; Enc Seubring, trombone .................. —--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ■------------ - ----------------------- Each month a committee comprised of students and faculty at Caledonia High School selects from within the school and the community "Achievers of the Month" who display a g<xxl attitude, cooperation, consistency, in­ itiative, and unique and positive contributions to the school or community The student achiever of the month for the month of January is Roger Wood, selected for the good attitude, cooperation and dedication he displays in all he does. He was also recognized for earning the respect of his peers and superiors. He is said to lead by example Wood has also been named the top w restler in the Sure of Michigan in the 145 pound class. He is fourth in the state in all wrestling classes and re­ mains undefeated. The faculty achiever is Ken­ neth Stanek, a choir director and instructor at the high school and elementary school He was nominated for his contributions to the schools and community Stanek is know for the numerous con­ certs he gives the community through church and communi­ ty choirs He is said to have a real caring attitude toward children and the community. The Booster achiever is Lonmc Colburn, who was nominated for a personable at­ titude, appreciation and the extra willingness Colburn displays to the school and community. �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / February 19. 1987 Gun Lake Festival NEWS OF YOUR continued from front page MIDDLEVILLE/^ NEIGHBORS J WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERM AN Hadn't heard from Wanda Moore for a long time so I called. Her grandson (Tim's son) Mac had his 2nd birthday Feb 8 and grandma was there. Susan and Dennis Stiver of Chicago spent the weekend with her parents. Pat and Glen Schondalmayer. Edna Stccby thought it was such a nice day Sunday. if you were inside She went into Grand Rapids for a bit Son Fred and Agnes and son Jordan Rock along with Leona and Karl Rock will be in Indonesia Sunday night It has been four and a half years since Agnes has seen her family. Fred said all of Agnes family are driving one thou­ sand miles, in three cars, to come and pick them up. They plan to do a lot of sightseeing with her large family, who will he visiting for three weeks. Isn't that a wonderful thing for Agnes' family to do for the Rocks? I bet they have a super time. Fred thought they lived somewhere around Jakarta lyla Norton. Greta Greiner and Chris Kcnncen attended the Community Ed Valentine party at the Village Hall on Feb 12 A large group from Caledonia, Lowell and Mid dlcvillc were there In fact, they had a large attendance for all three of the areas The four leaders, Chris and Judy of Middleville, Claire and Sarah from Lowell and Caledonia made it a very lovely meeting for everyone, lyla said the Harpist from the Grand Rapids Symphony was really very gixxl. So all in all it was a lovely meeting with a super job done for the four leaders. Daughter Robin and children spent the weekend with her mom and dad. Don and Dorothy Dean I was really pleasantly sur­ prised when Mae Bowerman Sun & News Classifieds Cali Ph: 795-3345 W5*11——e answered their phone. They had just gotten back from six weeks m Florida Had a real good time and good weather Marian Martin and her col­ lege friend went South for about three weeks. They stop­ ped to see Marian's son Den­ nis and family in Georgia, then on to a mutual friend's in Florida for a week On the way back they visited son Doug and family in Meridian. Miss. Marian got home Satur­ day. Holly and Michael Clinton spent the weekend with their dad. Barb and Ann. Melvin. Kay and Randy Noah went to Brethem this weekend. They also attended the Beulah Winter Festival. Gary and Linda Finkbeiner gave a dinner for Gary’s folks. Rod and Char Fink­ beiner and grandparents Art and Ann Kenyon at Art and Ann's home Sunday after­ noon Mary VanderWal and Char Finkbeiner were visiting Art and Ann Sunday evening when I called. Bob and Donna Kenyon went out for Valentine’s Day at the Villa Mrs. Featherly is finally on the mend from her bout with the flu. Koeplingers attended the Gun Lake Winter Festival this weekend They also went to the new family restaurant that opened Saturday at the Caledonia mall. Don Williamson spent a few days in Boston. Cathy attend­ ed a wedding this weekend in South Bend. Jim Oliver said his mom is coming along much better but his dad had to go to the hospital for a few days. Joe and Carl Sanford went to Niles to visit Pat and Dick Muesig over the weekend. Carol attended daughter-inlaw Terry’s baby shower Sun­ day at Terry’s mom. Judy Drenton’s home. The Sherman's attended a wedding in Muskegon Saturday Doug and Liz Hart attended Mass and a Valentine party Saturday at their church. The main speakers were a husband and wife team talking about stress in a marriage. Doug said Liz also attended Terry Sanford’s baby shower. Charlie Cox called early Monday a m. to tell me Chas and Carol and R>an Cox from Palm Springs. Calif, called his folks Charlie and Donna Cox. Ryan had quite a good time jabbering with grandma Donna Saturday, daughter Manlyn came home from the hospital were selected as the winners. Five ladies vied for the ‘ Best Buns " contest. The winner was Pat Veltman of Gun Lake who walked away the proud owner of a new Gun Lake t-shirt. The third annual Swim Suit Fashion Show in the Snow, sponsored by the Sea Shanty, brought to stage lovely females and males modeling the latest in swimwear fashions. The models tossed out free posters, earrings and t-shirts, reminding folks the Sea Shantv would re-open March 13.' The models didn't seem to mind the coW. One male model said there was too much excitement for him to think about being cold A fish pond, dart throw, lucky lollipop draw, face painting and a tossing game were some of the featured children's games. But the one activity that really captured the children’s interest was the magic show held in the Warming Lodge where festival goers kept warm by the propane furnace. Myer's Magic show awed the children with a disappearing rabbit, pop bottle and more. Adults were captivated by old-time logger s games such as the Caber Toss. Two-Man Saw and Nail Driving The Mountain Men proved their ruggedness once again during the festival by winning a TwoMan Saw contest against their opponents from the Cheap Thrills Singing Machine. Mountain men Mike Otis and Jaime Wright sawed through their log before the ocher team was even half way through. The Sunday afternoon festival highlight was the long awaited Polar Bear Dip, when 16 brave souls threw caution to the wind and jumped, dove and belly flopped into the icy waters of Gun Lake. Two dare devils even engaged in a splashing fight. Most of the dippers only complained that their feet got cold from stan­ ding on the ice, but none of the hardy souls wasted any time getting back to the War­ ming Lodge for a change of clothes. Mountain men Mike Otis of Gun Lake and Jaime Wright of Plainwell are the winners of the two-man saw contest Sunday. Here, the male models throw posters from the Seo Shanty. This hardy soul does a belly flop into the icy waters of Gun Lake. P.O. Box BI Phone 795-3345 HAS1 INGS, MICHIGAN 49058 The Sun and Nevs was founded in 1870 and is pub lished week/y on Thursdays Second class postage is paid at Middleville, Michigan 49333. Member of Michigan Press Association. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties Published by The Hastings Banner, Inc. $8.00 $10.00 Paul Jones, son on Rick and Paula Jones of the Gun Lake area, gets into the spirit of the winter festival as he s pulled around the grounds on his sled Disguised as a miniature snowmobJe. The winner of the Best Buns contest. Pot Veltmon of Gun Lake proudly displays her prize. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 19. 1987 I Page 3 Wilson retires from post office by Kathleen J. Oresik Folks in rural communities get to know and rely on their mail carriers for a variety of services ranging from purcahsmg stamps and certifying mail to delivering large packages and even live chickens. These services don’t go un­ noticed. And when a familiar carrier isn’t seen on the regular route at the regular time, postal patrons wonder what happened to “ole reliable Keith” Such is the case of the rural residents on Route 2. Middleville. After delivering the mail in rain, snow, sleet or hail, six days a week, nine hours a day. for nearly 25 years, mail carrier Keith Wilson retired Feb 1. Nearly 90 percent of Wilson’s route consisted of high banked, gravel mads from east of the Thornapple River to 108th Street Wilson, who had been on sick leave from Oct. 28 to Jan 1 after undergoing two major surgeries, said he elected to take an early retire mcnt since he was having dif­ ficulty keeping his blood pressure under control. "I’m going to miss all the Roman Colosseum comes to school and library Thumb through your originally known as Flavian favorite dictionary. Under the Amphitheater and was often letter "C” you will find Col­ called the “monument to osseum defined as an ‘ am­ Roman brutality.” It is phitheater built in R<xne in the estimated that the Colosseum held a capacity of some first century . A.D." To find out more about the 45.000 persons These au­ Colosseum, visit the Detroit diences viewed deadly games Institute of Arts statewide ser­ like one-on-one combats, vices traveling exhibition. animal slay ing*, and mock sea # "Ancient Arena: The Roman battles Colosseum.” The exhibition The history of the Col­ is at Thomapple Kellogg osseum has been filled with School and Community turmoil The structure has Library in TKHS from Feb been struck by lightening, 23 through Feb. 26. Hours for damaged by earthquakes and the exhibit arc from 8 a.m. to scarred in wartimes. Even to­ 4 p.m.. Monday through day. pollutKm and vibration Thursday; 6 p.m. to 9 p.m . from nearby auto traffic place Tuesday; and 6 p.m to 8 the Colosseum in danger of p.m.. Thursday The public is collapse. invited. Admission is free. Sull, the Colosseum re The show consists of mains irrestible to visitors Keith Wilson may be retired from the postol service but not from work. He and specially designed photo from around the world, who his wife Norine have their hands full tending their new homestead. panels featuring 25 paintings, come to Rome to marvel at prints, drawings and sketches. this great monument Scholars people I got to know on my job once he gets the OK from the last 11 years were spent Included is a photo of the and scientists also visit to route. I made a lot of friends his physician. just southwest of their new earliest known representation learn more about the Col­ In the meantime, he and his out there,” he said residence on Loop Road. of the Colosseum by a con­ osseum’s structure and the Wilson plans to do some wife. Norine. are keeping "He’ll really be missed by temporary artist A scale grandeur of the Roman farming, breed and sell busy by putting the finishing the employees at the Mid­ model of the Colosseum will Empire Morgan horses and raise beef touches on their new home dleville Post Office and by the help visitors get a feel for the “Ancient Arena: The cattle at his 11 -acre spread. M that they began building three people on his route.” Mid­ past while appreciating the Roman Colosseum” is just & N Hilltop Morgans, on years ago dleville Post Master Nancy present. one of six traveling shows the The Wilsons have lived in Loop Road He said he also Barrett said. Art Institute tixirs during the The Colosseum was plans to look for a part time Middleville for 37 years and year. These traveling shows offer Michigan communities throughout the state an oppor lunity to sec and explore the world of art at no cost to the Tuesdays and Thursdays from host area through the National Honor Hall of Excellence cabinet that 3:05 p.m. to 4 p.m. Society in room 305 in the would display former high The society’s message to high school on Mondays. school seniors m a variety of other students is. “Don’t be Wednesdays and Fridays from categories. afraid to ask for help”. 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and on Tutoring is available TK honor society holds holiday fundraiser Here are just a few of the many good reasons why we should be your bank. #1. 24-Hour Banking. National Honor Society advisor Kevin McGee said Our free automatic banking card lets you do your personal banking 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 330 carnations were sold for the society s fundraiser. During the Thornapple Kellogg High School National Honor Society’s second fun­ draiser last Fridas. students sold 330 carnations, nearly doubling the amount of flowers sold last year In honor of Valentine s Day. the students sold white carnations to signify friend­ ship. red carnations to signify love and pink carnations to signify a secret admirer. Kevin McGee, the National Honor Society's advisor, said McGee said the fundraiser was headed by student Kim batson and that the carnations were purchased by the students from Thomapple Floral and Gift. It is undecided exactly how the all the proceeds from the fundraiser will be spent Part of the proceeds will help fund a March 3 breakfast for the high school faculty. McGee said. The students hase also asked area merchants for food donations tor the breakfast, he said McGee said future plans for the society are to establish a ANTECKI’S Income Tax Service #2. Personal, Friendly Service. 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Have you noticed how the days are getting longer0 Many people have called on the Cislers this past week They are both doing well Son Ken and Blanch brought them Sunday dinner We called on them after church. Pamela Dutcher and Clarke and I attended the Pastor Parish Comm meeting at Freeport M E Monday even­ ing Many items were discuss­ ed and the pros and cons Wretha McNee. Anne Ver Mems. Geo and Loretta and Clarke and I attended a lovely Valentine s party given to the Middleville and Caledonia LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Seniors by our leaders It was a real gala affair with a Har­ pist from Grand Rapids enter­ taining She told us many in­ teresting facts about the in­ strument We gals served a nice luncheon to the large group Thanks gals, it was delightful The Springer clan met a Circle Inn Saturday for dinner and an exchange of Valentine cards and gifts Stan Pierce and friends from Nashville provided the hymns for us Sunday. They played their dultcimers. guitar and harp. It was a beautiful service. Rev. Chy row ski gave the sermon. ’ Love". This was also enjoyed by 35 in attendance Gertrude is feeling some what better. Daughter Mary spent the weekend with her They took a tide Sunday after­ noon. It was a beautiful sun­ shine day. but cold. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN-CATHOLIC CHURCH Traditional Episcopal Service Using 1 928 Prayer Book McCann Road in Irving Sunday Services........................... 10:00 am. For further information call 948-2101 ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH West Main Street, Middleville Father Walter L. Spillane Sunday Mass... 11:00 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave & 84th St.’Caledonia. MI Sunday Morning Worship...................... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School...................................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship................................................ 11:00a.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street 9 45am 1100am 9 30 a m Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor Rev. Gil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody... and Jesus Christ is Lord" 9 30 a m 1030 a m 6 00 p m 700 p m Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Rev. Donald Heydens Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ............. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass................................. 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School...... . 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship_____ __ 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8669 Miss Amy M. VanAllsburg Miss Amy M VanAllsburg. 18. passed away last Wednesday morning in St. Mary 's Hospital. She is survived by her parents. Floyd W. and Shirley VanAllsburg; four sisters. Mrs. Arnold (Susan) DeRuiter of Caledonia. Juidith L.. Laura L.. Beth A.; one brother. Floyd T.. all of Grand Rapids; her maternal grand mother. Mrs. Josephine Mansfield of Grand Rapids; a niece. Chris and a nephew. Bill; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Mass were offered Saturday morning in St. Anthony's Church. Inter ment Rosedale Memorial Park Miss VanAllsburg reposed at the Alt Mortuary A Scripture Service was held Friday United Methodist to present drama On Sunday . Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. the Master Arts Com­ pany will be at the Middleville United Methodist Church to present a modem drama en­ titled "Christian Pursuits of Trivial Things." This is a very special opportunity to discover the use of drama in ministry and we wish to invite others from neighboring con­ gregations to join us for this evening. Our youth ministry called "Cornerstone" will host the evening. We suggest that this will be best received by Junior High Youth and older Much of the presentation is satire which will appeal to the older audience, but has been well received by youth who have easily picked up on much of the humor. EnciMirage your families to come! The perfor­ mance will be followed by small group discussion and then a closing time of fellowship and refreshments We plan on being through by 8 p.m. The Master Arts Company is organizing ministry teams of performing artists to serve the local church and com munity through drama and music. They arc all volunteers from other vocations in a and around the greater Grand Rapids area. It is an in terdenominational. non-profit company. Their goals arc worship, edification, evangelism, and exploring issues through ministries in churches, schools, prisons, senior citizen's groups, etc. T-K School Menus Thornapple Kellogg West & McFall Elem. Lunch Menu Monday, Feb. 23 Turkey sandwich on bun. french fries, sweet potatoes, ice cream. Tuesday, Feb. 24 Taco, lettuce/cheese cup, butter sand., green beans, fruit. Wednesday, Feb. 25 Tuna sand., macaroni salad, pumpkin square, baked beans Thursday, Feb. 26 West, Pizza, peas, fruit. McFall, Hamburgers/bun, tator tots, fruit, condiments, cole slaw. Friday, Feb. 27 McFall, Pizza, peas, fruit. West, Hamburger/bun, tator tots, fruit, condiments, cole slaw. Hot dog available every day, milk served every day. Thornapple Kellogg High School and Middle School Monday. Feb. 23 Burrito w/chccse sauce, green beans, pears, milk. Tuesday, Feb. 24 Macaroni/checsc. buttered corn, cherry crisp, sand., milk. Wednesday, Feb. 25 Pizza, salad or sweet potatoes, plums or mixed fruit, milk. Thursday, Feb. 26 Chili, crackers/checsc, car rot/celery, peaches, sand., milk. Middle-Ice Cream. Friday, Feb. 27 Hot dog or hamburger/bun. buttered carrots or peas, ap piesauce, milk. Middle-Ice Cream. 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street 1000 a m 1115am 600pm YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor Morning Worship 1100am Sunday School 9 45 a m Sunday Evening Worship 6.00 pm All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Rev. Gary Wiley Rev. Robert Gerke Rev. William Dobson, Pastor M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Vic Kaleta, Asst. Pastor Sunday School...................................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service.................................. 11:00a.m. Sunday Evening Service...................................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........................................... 6:45p.m. Phone Wayland 792-2889 Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday E vening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE OBITUARIES 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherrv \*!lev Avenue Phone 795-3345 for Sun and News ads! LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............ 9:45 a m. Sunday School...................................................... 11.10am Sunday Evening Service........................................ 7:00p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade)...........Wed., 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship....Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11:00 a.m. Church School 9r45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sundav at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev Wayne Kiel, Castor Rev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Castor Sheryl Baar, Director of Christian Education If you would like your church’s Directory information listed call 795 3345 for more information. gtfVi n 3[“ 2 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... 795-9277 — MIDDLEVILLE Insurance and Medicaid Accepted ramrammmrammmmrammmmramc �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 19. 1987 / Page 5 Caledonia Schools celebrate 100th day NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS EAST SIDE with MARILYN McWHINNEY You may have noticed I didn't do a column last week, so some of this news is from then. One day last week Mrs Ethel Haywood and Mrs. Ixona McGhee took a fruit basket to Bud and Catherine Cisler who arc both recover­ ing from recent surgery Mrs Haywood spent last weekend at the home of her sister and brothcr-m law. Nellie and Fred Stam of Hastings Her guests on Tuesday were her son and daughter-in-law. Harold and Kathy Haywood of Westland They all had lunch at the Middle Villa Miss Thelma Carl's dinner guests last Saturday evening were Mr and Mrs Harold Skinner of Caledonia Tues­ day evening Miss Carl and Shanin Kermccn attended the BPW dinner and meeting at Hastings Thursday she at­ tended the Senior Citizens Valentines parly al the Com­ munity Hall This Saturday Miss Carl attended the perfor mancc of the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra at Hastings John Shear will be singing during the evening services at the Wealthy Park Baptist Church in Grand Rapids on Feb 22 Last Saturday Bob. Cindy. Jamie. Cathy and Scott Brooks enjoyed having all of Cindys family over to celebrate the February birthdays. Last Wednesday Mrs. Eunice Brown and her sisterin-law, Lucille Finkbeiner of Grand Rapids, went to Hastings shopping and out to lunch. Last Thursday Mrs. Brown and her sister. Helen Hazen of Marshall and Helen's granddaughter. Sara Sleeper, went to Wayland for the day. They went out to lunch with their brother. Bob and Martha Crofoot, and their aunt. Gladys Jackson. They spent the rest of the day with another aunt, Myrl Haskins of Sandy Creek Nursing Home. Thursday evening Eunice. Bob and Martha and their sister. Ruth Wobma, all went to Hastings for supper. Last Saturday. Elaine. Ryal and Craig Northrop attended the 5th birthday party of their granddaughter. Cari Coenen. at the home of her parents. Deb and Bruce Coenen of Hastings. Bob and Marge Wheeler's caller last Saturday was their sister in-law. Gert Wheeler of Grand Rapids Mrs. Ardis Lutz of Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids had knee surgery last week at St. Marys Hospital in Grand Rapids Glen and Leone Dean had dinner at the Circle Inn Wednesday evening This Sunday the Deans and their daughter. Carol and Jim Smalley of Plainwell, traveled to Mt. Pleasant to have dinner with and celebrate the birth­ day of Carol and Jims son. Kyle Smalley, who is a stu­ dent at Central Michigan University. Ken Loew attended the Valentines Dance at the High School Saturday night Last Sunday Mrs. Edw Timm and Mr Art Mathews called on her sister-in-law. Lulu Wiennga. who is now in a nusing home in Grand Rapids Mrs. Wilbur Purdum returned home Saturday after spending 10 days in the hospital and five weeks at Provincial House, the Purdum's daughter. Phyllis Peters of Lansing, came for the weekend to help him get settled in. Mrs. Dorothy Bonneville’s guest last weekend was her son. Robert Bonneville of Pontiac. Her guests this weekend were her son and daughter-in-law. Jerry and Doris Bonneville of Orchard Lake. Leone Sweet. Lucille Getty. Nell Schcnkcl and Mary Mur­ phy were among those who enjoyed the lovely senior citizens Valentines party at the Community Hall on Thurs­ day. They had a real gixxi tur­ nout with close to 100 area seniors attending. Part of the entertainment was a beautiful harp solo performed by a member of the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra. Last Sunday Paul and Ethel Gibson had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Pierce of Allegan. Thursday evening the Gibsons had dinner with their son and grandson. Carl and Ben Gibson at Grand Ledge. Saturday evening they attended a card party at the home of Bud and Ruth Palmer. Shirley Howell and Doris Brog attended the senior citizens Valentines party on Thursday. Last Saturday afternoon Jim and Marcie Robertson attend­ ed the wedding of Mark Apsey and Stacy Sutherland That evening they went bowl­ ing and then out to dinner with Clare and Pat Tolan. Last Sunday they attended Renee's first Middle School Band Concert. Wednesday Jim. Marcie. Renee. Jimmy and Jimmy's friends Ethan Buist and Bob Reunnk. all had din­ ner at Pizza Hut to celebrate Jimmy s 9th birthday Lib Palmer. J.J Triick. Carol Bender. Mike and Kathy Bremer. Pat Miller. Ruth Hamilton. Chns Schad. Continued nett col. By Jean Soest Last Thursday marked the 100th day of school at Caledonia Elementary schools. Zero the Hero watch­ ed as the first grade students compiled their individual 100 collections. The fourth grade students from Miss Trudean's class paired with Miss Kelly s first graders to make a variety of posters of 100 items Posters of 100 horses, eyes, shoes, radios, faces, etc. First graders also made self por­ traits of what they thought they'd look like when they were 100 years old. The kindergarteners' 100th day of school was last Tues­ day Each brought a snack of 100 things to share such as marshamallows. com curls and candy. At 10:30 a m. and again at 2:30 p.m the kindergarteners joined the first, second, third and fourth grades in the hallway where balloons were passed out. Each balloon had a tag on it saying why. when, from where and by whom was being launched with two names to a tag. Zero the Hero led the way to the parking lot where the balloons were launched, one at a time, as the students counted Fifty balloons were launched at 10:30 and fifty more balloons were launched at 2:30. Once the balloons left the students hands it didn't take long for them to get lost in the glare of the sun. One lone, red balloon was the most visable the longest in the mor­ ning sun. Gaines Twp. planner to address local chamber Gaines Township's fulltime planner, Andrew Bowman, is the special guest speaker at the February meeting of the Middleville Chamber of Commerce to be held Wednesday. Feb. 18 at noon at the Middlevilla Bowman will discuss his functions as planner for Gaines Township and talk about the growth coming to the area as a result of the Steelcase expansion and other new developments in the area. In addition to his full-time planning functions for Gaines Township. Bowman also serves as a part-time planner for Caledonia All interested parties are welcome to attend the Chamber meeting. The children count to three before releasing their balloons. Zero the Hero, alias Principal Tonya Porter, lines up the children as they prepare to launch the balloons. Free fax help for seniors Free assistance with federal and state income tax forms, property tax rebates, and heating credits will be provid­ ed by trained volunteer counselors of AARP (American Association of Retired Persons). This is a free service of the tax-aide/TCE program and is designed to help older persons prepare their returns and receive all the benefits they are entitled to claim. Counselors will be at: Thor­ napple Township Hall, 314 E. Main St., Middleville, on Tuesdays from 10 a m. to 2 p.m. Walk-in; Hidden Valley Estates Office, 520 Woodlawn, Hastings, on Wednesdays, 11 a m. to 3 p.m. phone 948-2838 for appt Please bring the following r records along: copy of last years return or rebate claim form; form SSA-1099 to show social security received in 1986; Form 1099 I NT from bank to show interest received in 1986; Form 1099 DIV to show dividends received in 1986; record of property taxes for 1986 or rent paid in 1986; record of hospitalization in­ surance paid in 1986; heating bills for Nov. I, 1986 to Oct. 31, 1986; Form W 2 if you received any wages in 1986; any blank tax forms you received in the mail in 1986; record of contributions made in 1986. For anyone preparing his or in our group were Don. Diane. Jody and Jessica Blain, John, Margaret Melissa and Matt Smith of Warsaw, Ind., Joanne. Bill. Adam. Michael and Debbie Lipski of Cutler­ ville. Bob. Connie. Wendy, Misty and Barbie Blain. Leroy and Mary Reed. Jim. Jan. Mac and Amy Missad, Jerry and Linda Riva. Janet and Matthew Schantz of Dayton, Ohio, Gary and Amanda Finkbeiner of Caledonia, Barb. Al and Christy Palmer of Hastings and Dee and Sam Shriver of Kenosha. Wise. Our Thursday evening dinner guests were my parents. Lyle and Katie Bristol of Hastings and my niece’s husband. Gary Lux of Houston. Texas. BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 Also Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD Mile E of Whitneyllle Wedding Anniversary Middleville News, continued and Mike Eavey were among those who participated in die Barry County Walk for Warmth m Hastings Saturday morning Wednesday, Mrs. Fern Doyle, her cousin. Mrs. Sarah Terbeek and friend Mrs. Mingerink. both of Grand Rapids, went to Circle Inn for lunch and then returned to Mrs Doyle’s for the rest of the day This Saturday even­ ing Mrs Doyle attended the Valentine Baptist Church Tuesday evening Mrs. Lois McWhinney attended Reading Club at the home of Ann Bartlett Last weekend we were part of a group who enjoyed a get­ away weekend at the Ramada inn at Elkhart. Ind The others her own returns or claims, assistants will be glad to check them before mailing them Many older persons who do not think they are entitled to a refund, quite likely can claim one. The workshop is free. — February 22nd — HAROLD & MARIE WELTON Your four kids. 10 grand X* and 3 great-grandchildren Retail or Office Space for Rent 500 square feet located at 104 N. High St., Downtown Middleville. Next to the Hair We Are Beauty Shop. at Call Dr. Newmyer 795-7096 for further information �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 19. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST It seemed good and at the same time, scarey to have all the visitors on the sidelines Tuesday evening for Caledonia’s Order of Eastern Star meeting and initiation. It also was quiet a sight with all the white formats and good suits Tuesday the students at Caledonia Elementary School launched 100 helium filled balloons The 50 that were released in the morning stayed kind of low and were last seen heading south The 50 that were released in the afternoon went straight up and were drifting in a southeasterly direction If you find a tagged balloon, take time to write to the person named on the tag. There arc many students around the country that are waiting patiently to find out the fate of their ballons. Friday 1 went to school to ‘ crash" a Valentines Party I found many parties in pro­ gress and witnessed some very talented first graders as they performed in a talent show Thanks Mrs Hollstein for letting me crash But the first graders weren't the only ones holding a talent show Mrs. Swan’s second grade class also held a talent show. Meanwhile, other classes were eating ice cream sundaes and playing games No two parties were the same Sunday dawned bright and cold. The Rev. Dr. Robert Smith gave the serman on U.M.C.O.R Sunday at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. He told interesting facts on how U.M.C.O.R. has helped both here in Michigan and in Africa. After the Sunday service, the MYF served a spaghetti dinner. It sure smelled good and was a big success. Next Sunday is Food Box T..W.9-6 SAT. 9 5 Sunday with soaps and clean­ ing supplies being the recom­ mended donation Almost anything is welcome. Next Sunday is also Com­ munion at Caledonia United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome Mrs Eva Engle visited Mr and Mrs. Russell Smith in Jackson last weekend. Together they traveled to Higgen’s Lake. But that didn’t stop her from being in the choir Sunday morning in Caledonia. We received word of the death of Myrtle Cisler Roller of Florida on Feb. 2. a former Caledonia resident. I received a history lesson with this phone call. I learned that her dad. Bill Cisler. used to run the Town’s hotel and that she graduated from Middleville High School along with a few other Caledonia residents. Another piece of Caledonia's History. Our sympathy is extended to the family of Miss Amy VanAllsburg. 18. of Grand Rapids, and especially to her sister and her family. Mr and Mrs Arnold DcRuiter of Caledonia. Terry Shanley and Brian VanHartsma were married in the Autumn of ’86 Parents of the couple are Daniel and Marion Darling of Wyoming. Ml and Harold and Laura Van Haitsma of Caledonia. Our best wishes for many years together. Penny Yonkers and Scott Collins will exchange vows June 20, 1987. The bride­ elect is from Caledonia, the daughter of Carl and Marcia Yonkers, also of Caledonia. The future groom is the son of John and Donella Collins of Inwood Drive, and Gail Col­ lins of Southfield. James and Kay Batema will €9 672-5115 or 672-7913 observe their 25th wedding anniversary Feb. 17 A family­ dinner in honor of the couple is planned Children are Justin and Darinda Gerulis. Susan Batema and Jay Batema Our congratulations to the happy couple Kay Batema is the daughter of the deceased Arlene (Near) and Stanley Krystiniak. Ralph and Thelma and Jim Gehl planned to drive to San­ ford Saturday to Nancy and Lenn’s. Nancy phoned and said there were 10 accidents in the area so they cancelled Congratulations to Scott Langkamp who has been ap­ proved for charter member­ ship of the Sportsman's Club. The next Sportsman's Club breakfast will be March 8 (9-12) Admission for adults is S2.5O and kids under 6. $1 50. Come and join the crowd Last month they serv­ ed 125 persons. The latest word on Don Fischer, who is in Florida, is that he is now allowed visitors. Our best wishes to him While fishing on Buck Lake last Friday. Thelma Gehl said a field mouse came out on the ice to visit her. A field mouse runs around in circles so it took about a half an hour to cover about 10 feet. She gave it water but it only lapped up the ice J*nh its tongue and left the water. She carried it to shore with her hand in a leather mitten so she wouldn’t get bitten. The mouse was lost and frightened and was very content in her gloved hand with all the attention she gave it. Thelma saw a man pull a big brook trout from his ice hole. It was swimming only a foot below the surface of the fishing hole. Thelma caught a 12 inch speckled bass She was amazed at the size of it. also it breadth. Marcia Gehl's daughter Carol is now back living home with mom and Larry and Mary. Harold Miller has an inner ear infection. He doctored it and is much better. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stauffer took a Florida vaca­ tion a couple of weeks. David and Millie Stauffer baby sat at their home during the trip. Gilbert and Helen Rich drove to Midland to visit Gib’s niece and nephew last weekend. Larry Gehl caught a 24” pike last week Wednesday on Caledonia's Emmons Lake. Jack Jensen stopped in to visit Jim Gehl last Wednes­ day. enroute to a visit to his dentist. It was nice to see him. Thelma Gehl had the misfortune to have a cracked block on her Olds Cutless Cierra She tradded it in a Seifs Chevrolet and bought a "Celebrity 2.8. 1987 model. It’s a beauty. It’s silver gray and black exterior and wine interior. Caledonia school children's parents are very proud of their children who took the 1986 Michigan Assessment tests. The) scored higher then students from other schools. Our congratulations to them. Last Thursday a string of two dozen geese flew north over Riley Lake. Guess they think H’s spring too” There were a dozen more at Buck Lake on Friday Kudos to the Caledonia Wrestling team They beat Comstock last week 46-16. Congratulations io David Ftnkbemer on his 26 inch pike he caught last week An House has sold his restaurant in the Caledonia mail. Open house was Saturday Valentine’s Day at Caledonia Elementary Mrs. Buikemo is pleased with her Valentine's Day gifts; a heart tree and goodies. By Jean Soest Caledonia Elementary Schools held a number of Valentine’s parties last Fri­ day. Some parties had ice cream sundaes, some had cup­ cakes. others cookies, all had candy and exchanged Valen­ tine's! Seldom were there two alike. Some parties had balloons and some played games but Mrs. Hollstein's first graders and Mrs. Swan's second graders held talent shows. Everyone enjoyed themselves. Angie Stolt adds another Valentine s Day card to the collection she received in Mrs. Swan’s class. Miss Kelly opens Valentines with her students. The Ralph Gehl’s and Jim attended the A.L.S. meeting in Grand Rapids late Sunday afternoon. The Caledonia Village Council has reviewed the local ordinance on outdoor burning refuge. The burning of leaves, grass and brush can be burned, not on asphalt roads, but in yards between hours of 8 am. and 7 p.m and not closer than 10 feet of any building Mrs. Marguerete (Josterhouse (Marcia Gehl’s mother) had another birthday on Valentine’s Day Belated congratulations to her. Joyce and Earl Rants and George Anthon were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Richard Soest and girls Deb and Shirley made good friends with George and they really enjoyed the attermxm Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wise called on the Richard Soest family Sunday and yes. the Model A will be running again in the future. Bob brought Rich a different tim­ ing gear and helped him get it on the car. Now all Rich has to do is finish putting it back together There will be a unique basketball game Feb. 19 at the Caledonia High School Will the High School coaching staff be able to beat the Detroit Lions? Come see the outcome tonight at 7 p m Yes, we are open! nleusuve DESIGNERS 795'7719^ 1O9 RAilROAd Middleville �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 19, 1987 I Page 7 “Counselor Corner” by Bernie Weller Thomapple Kellogg Middle School Counselor Treating Attention Deficit Disorder (The following article is taken from the pamphlet “Coping with Your Inatten­ tive Child:’’ written by Samuel J. Nkhamin. M.D. and James Windell M.A.) Attention Deficit Disorder is a Treatable Problem. Given an early and accurate diagnosis, the problems of A D D. can be controlled with minimal disruption, pro­ vided by the child is regularly observed by both physician and parents Over the years, a great many research studies have confirmed the beneficial role of psychostimulant medica­ tions - like Ritalin and Dcxedrine in bringing about a more normal way of life for ADD. individuals. Other medications, like Tofranil and Cylerl. have also proved helpful in some cases. These drugs, when meticulously prescribed and monitored by a physician with expertise in treating A D D. pose no risk for addiction or dependency Parents who disapprove of medication for solving childhood learning problems frequently look to alternative approaches For instance, they may adopt the Fc ingold Diet which tries to eliminate certain food additives. Or they may try megavitamm therapy, behavior modification or new counseling methods. Understandably, easy answers for A D.D. problems are ap­ pealing Yet some of the alter­ native approaches may offer little real hope Because ADD. and related learning difficulties often result in on going selfimage and relationship problems for children psychological counseling will not change the core attention problems; but it can aid younsters in learning to like themsehes better, and it can assist in the development of skills useful in coping with a handicapped ability to concentrate Managing the Problems of Attention Deficit Disorder Children Mother of A.D.D. infants often encounter a set of distur­ bing problems. The baby may be squirmy, fussy, and overly busy Sometimes these babies don't like to be touched or cuddled, and may have fits of inconsolable crying characterized by screaming or piercing yelps One mother of a A D D. in­ fant decribed it this way: “Sometimes you don’t know why he’s crying and you don't know what to do. 1 change his diaper and he still cries. I don't know if it’s gas. or if he's still hungry - even though I just finished feeding him. No matter what I try he still cries. It’s very frustrating.'' As this mother found. A D.D babies often are “always hungry' and never quite satisfied with feedings. The baby gulps milk quickly, swallowing a lot of air. Con­ stipation and painful bowel movements arc not uncom­ mon. Add to this the fact that many of these infants are ir­ ritable. restless, tense and awake more than they're asleep, and it’s easy to see why mothers of ADD. babies are themselves frustrated, anxious, and concerned. Next Week: Advice For Dealing With The Attention Deficit Disorder Infant (ages 0-1) And The Toddler and Pre School Child. Thatcher cast in “Top Girls” production The Kalamazoo Civic Arena Theatre is pleased to announce the TOP GIRLS by Caryl Churchill will be open ing at carver Center, located at 426 South Park Street on Friday. Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. Ad­ ditional performances will be held on Feb. 21.26. 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. There will be a 2 p.m. matinee performance on March 1. which will be signed for the hearing impaired. TOP GIRLS is a very political play. It is about women who found a way to adapt to a society based on ex­ ploitation and dominance; and about women who don’t adapt. It’s not just about women. It’s about people, communities of people, the communities and countries who manage to compete in a world based on exploitation and dominance. The cast of TOP GIRLS in­ cludes Middleville’s Melissa Thatcher. For reservations and ticket information, call the Civic Box Office at 343-1313. All seats are $6. TK Boosters to hold special meeting; volunteers needed The T-K Boosters will have a special meeting on Monday. Feb. 23 at 7:30 p m. in the Middle School teacher's lounge. We will be putting our final touches on the plans for the Class C State Wrestling Meet Plan now to attend our meeting If attending the meeting is not possible and you are will­ ing to help us out on Friday. March 6 or Saturday. March 7. please call Jerri Oosterhouse at 891-1064 after 2 p.m. If you can help in the cafeteria or work with ticket sales call Linda Groves at 891-9954 after 6 p.m. There are eight to 10.000 people that attend this meet m two days. We need every able person to help it run smoothly. We have ap­ preciated your help so much in the past years Call now and offer your time, or if you w tsh to hake some goodies we need those also We’ll be waiting for your calls. Cupid visits TK High Heart shaped balloons and long stem roses decorated the Thornapple Kellogg High School office last Friday mak­ ing it appear as though Cupid had made a surprise visit. Secretary Susan Rounds said students purchased the items as a Valentine's surprise for a particular boyfriend, girl friend, teacher or staff member. Some of the gifts had notes attached giving specific direc­ tions on where the gift should go and at what time it should arrive. Rounds said, speculating that the gift-givers intention was to embarrass the recipient. The secretaries received a Hershey Kisses Valentine from a secret admirer, she said. Student Kim Belson stands beside some of the Valentine s balloons that were delivered to TK High School last Friday. OVE EQUITY The All-Purpose Tax-Deductible Home-Grown Loan. The grass isn't the only thing that's been growing at your house. Your home equity has, too. And if you take advantage of PrimeBank’s Active Equity loan, you can put that equity to work. You can use Active Equity for a car, boat, vacation, college education, home improvement—whatever you want. And whatever you get with your Active Equity loan, you can also get: Tax-deductible interest. The new tax law phases out the deductibility of interest paid on most consumer loans. But there are exceptions, and PrimeBank s Active Equity is one of them. With Active Equity most people who itemize can deduct the interest at tax time. PrimeBank’s Active Equity. It makes your home equity-and the new tax law - work to your advantage. Stop by any PrimeBank office and ask one of our Personable Bankers for all the details. PrimeBank 303 North Arlington, Middkvilk Advertise to your local customers. Call the ‘SUN & NEWS’ at 795-3345 795-3361 We're out to be your Bank. �Page 8 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 19. 1987 TK students’ writings performed on stage West fifth graders recieving honorable mention from the arts’ council are (bock row from left) Glen Hess. Katie Zoemer. Tina Pifer. Megan Middleton. James Ramey and (front row from left) receiving certificates of creativity for having their plays performed are Amy Missad and Charlene Janose. West fifth grader Ryan Mugridge (right) helps keep the creek flowing. by Kathleen J. Oresik The writing efforts of fourth and fifth graders at McFall and West Elementary schools proved to be worthwhile when the Council of Performing Arts chose to perform a select few of their plays on stage Monday The students at the elemcntaries had submitted the writ ten plays to the Chicago-based touring arts council prior to Christmas vacation McFall Principal Bill Rich said the McFall PSC (Parents Supporting Children) ear­ marks a portion of their funds to expose the students to a variety of art development programs The council’s visit Monday was sponsored by the parent group, he said. Students were treated to morning and afternoon ‘‘world premiere” perfor­ mances at the high school auditorium. The council encouraged stu­ dent participation by asking for volunteers to be guest ac­ tors in the performances writ­ ten by other elementary students from ’ across the states. Ryan Mugridge, a fifth grader from West Elemen­ tary. was chosen from an au­ dience full of eager volunteers to take part in the play “The Boy Who Always Wore Blue" by keeping the “creek” flowing. Audience participation was also encouraged during the play. During specific intervals the students shouted. “You can do it. Chuck? Go Chuck! Go Chuck!” in an effort to help Chuck jump across the creek. Karen Brown, a fourth grader at West Elementary, was the guest actress in "One Day at the Principal's Of­ fice” Her line in her role as a teacher were. “Go to the prin­ cipal’s office right now!” The part of the ringing school bell was done by the audience. The council adapted the play to West Elementary by the applying the name Mr. McLain to the role of the lone­ ly principal, thus spawning good natured giggles from the audience. Some of the other skits were either of a comic or moralistic nature The message in “The Unseeing Cowboy” for exam­ ple, was “Only stupid people laugh at people who wear glasses.” Students whose works were performed received a cer­ tificate of creativity from the council and a number of the “young authors” received honorable mentions for their efforts The council performed plays by West Elementary fifth graders Charlene Janose and Amy Missad. and by McFall fifth graders Jeremy Hilty. Rachel Conger. Nicky Bird. Jason Bardwell. Matt Polhemus and Jayme Schut. Honorable mentions went to McFall fifth graders Candy Thompson. Nicole Carpenter. Trisha Williams. Justin Jacobsen, Dana Johnson, Jacob Dussia. Metta Bedrick, Carrie Ingersol, Stephanie Pennington and Stacia Kooiman. West fifth graders Glen Hess. Katie Zoemer, Tina Pifer. Megan Middleton and Jim Ramey also recieved honorable mentions. The arts council treated both fifth grade elementary classes to a follow up work shop to help stengthen their writing skills. The Council of Performin Arts performing "The Unseeing Cowboy". McFall Elementary students of the week announced Each week, teachers and students select six students of the week representing each of the six grades at McFall Elementary School in Middleville. ’ This week’s Students of the Week are: Nicole JonkerSlayton. kindergarten; Betsy Steensma, first grade; Paula Sweeney, second grade; Shannon Thompson, third grade; Jody Blain, fourth grade; and Keith Potts, fifth grade. The selected students are chosen for their academic and social performance in school. West fourth grader, Karen Brown, saying her lines in "One Day at the Prin­ cipal’s Office." Children named Student of the Week recieve a certificate and a bumper sticker for their parents which reads. “My kid was Student of the Week.” Nicole Jonker-Slayton, kindergarten. New Horticulture Agent told Rebecca Williams of South Haven began her duties Feb. 2 as the Michigan State Univer­ sity Cooperative Extension Service horticulture agent in Kent County. Her responsibilities will in­ clude the development of Ex­ tension education programs in tree and small fruit, vegetable, ornamental, floriculture and turf production. These programs will serve commerical growers, homeowners and other people interested in Extension hor­ ticulture education activities. Williams’ office will be a the Kent County Cooperative Extension Service offices at 836 Fuller Ave., NE, Grand Rapids BROKERS 9790 Cherry Valley 891 9219 Ready to buy a new home or sell your present home? Call This week s students of the week ore (bock row from left) Keith Potts fifth grade, Jody Blain, fourth grade: Shannon Thompson third grade front row from left) Paula Sweeney, second grade and Betsy Steensma first grade LU WARD 795-3723 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 19, 1987 / Page 9 Where to get federal tax help VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MINUTES — FEBRUARY 10. 1987 — Pre*ident Thatcher tolled the meeting to order at 7 01 P M Preieni Bray Filcek. Hardy Myer*. Riley, and VondenBerg. Absent None Gvettt Marge Loew and new* reporter* Minute* of the January 27. 1987 meeting were approved o* read VondenBerg moved the printed bill* be paid Support by Hardy Aye* all. Carried VondenBerg moved the printed frontier* be allowed a* follow* Total to Payroll $19 931 29 Major Street to General Fund 225 85 Local Street to General Fund 141.16 Total to Motor Pool . 1.071 80 Support by Hardy. Aye* oil. Car VondenBerg moved the follow ing tronsfers be allowed. Water Receiving to Water Operating & Maintenance $6,000 Operating I Maintenance 5.500 General Fund to Payroll -’/» year Clerk t Treasurer » fee 4 400 Support by Bray Aye* oil Cor tied letter read from Michigan Municipal League on Mayor Exchange Day Myer* moved that Council participate in Mayor Exchange Day Support by VondenBerg Aye* oil. Carried Letter reod from William* and Work* Letter read from U AW Local 1002 expretting their apprecia­ tion for the Village * concern deoimg with the possible plant doting ol Bradford White Cor­ poration Council and Manager Roon re­ viewed the Manager s Report. A letter to be tent to Choirperson Eldon Newmyer of the Planning Commission in regard* to traffic study Council and Police Chief Coin reviewed the January Police Activity Report With no further business. Hardy moved for od|Ournment Support by Bray Ayes all. Carried Meet ing adjourned at 7:25 p m. Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk The 1986 Federal Income Tax filing dealme is fast ap­ proaching and for those who have not completed their tax forms yet. the Michigan Tax Information Council has reviewed seven publications that ma> help make the task easier The tax guides range in cost from free to SI2.95. though listed paces may vary at area bookstores Before you consider pur­ chasing any of the guides, a stop at a local IRS office may save you the expense. One of the "best buys” is IRS Publication 17. Your Federal Income Tax (U.S. Govern­ ment Printing Office; 184 pp.) It is available free at IRS offices. or by calling 1-800424-1040 ' The IRS has many other publications and employees available to aaswer specific tax questions To take advan­ tage of their free literature and services check the phone book for the local IRS office nearest you. If you still have questions you may want to coasuh one of the commercial publicatioas on the market. Their ad­ vantages include language that is usually more understandable than what is found in government publica­ tions. Secondly , most of the information an average tax­ payer needs is assembled into one easily accessible source. The following is a random sampling of what is available. The Arthur Young Tax Guide. 1987 (Ballentine Books). 645 pp $ 10.95 This guide bills itself as the "Complete Guide to the New Tax Law "It also emphasizes the need for year-round tax planning. Tax savings ideas are included for 1986 filers, but it also gives ideas on how to plan for 1987. A set of cur­ rent IRS forms are also included. J.K. Lasser’s Your Income Tax (Simon and Schuster; 332 pp. $8.95). A perennial best seller with very detailed text The J.K. Lasser Institute will provide a free tax supplement SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Official Board Minutes REGULAR MEETING SUMMARY OF MINUTES FEBRUARY 9 1987 REGULAR MEETING Present Boysen. Getty. Rock Eaton. Kenyon Absent: None. Other* Present: Reporters Oresik and Kemp, Fire Chief Kenyon. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved as read. Printed bills in the am­ ount of $10,564 51 were appioved upon motion by Kenyon, suppor­ ted by Getty. Yeas Boysen. Getty, Rock. Eaton. Kenyon. Motion carried. The Supervisor brought the Board up to date on the Duncan Lake study. The contract with Pro­ gressive Engineering will be fin­ alized upon receipt of a letter of intent from the Duncan Lake Associaton pledging one-half of the co»t. The January sexton s report was read and placed on file. A letter of resignation from Sexton Lloyd Finkbeiner was presented to the Board Getty moved to accept the resignation ond to express the Board * appreciation for the fine improvements that have been mode in the cemeteries during Mr Finkbeiner s year* a* sexton Mo­ tion supported by Eaton. Yea* all. Motion carried. Kenyon moved that an advert itement for bid* for the job of Sexton be This is a short, basic primer. Probably not for taxpayers who itemize. It has a special section on women and taxes. Winning On Your Income Taxes (Winning Publications; 205 pp . $7.95) by Dennis Kamensky "The Tax Pro". Kamensky takes the approach of helping you develop the proper mind set tor tackling your taxes. He demotes the first 30 pages to such areas as» "the Fear of Taxes and How to Conquer it’’. to "Adopting Winning Tactics.” He also has put his home phone number on the cover. The Michigan Tax Informa­ tion Council is a non partisan, non-profit research and infor­ mation organization that pro­ vides understandable informa­ tion on Michigan’s tax and spending policies. Production of this column was funded in part by a grant from the Joyce Foundation of Chicago. NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS VILLAGE of CALEDONIA The regulor meeting of the Thornopple Township Board was held February 9. 1987 Supervisor Boysen called the on last minute tax changes if you send in a card when the guide is purchased. 1987 H and R Block Income Tax Workbook (MacMillan; 284 pp . $6.95). This guide trys to keep things simple and gives many examples. If you still need personal assistance after consulting this reference you can apply this book’s cost toward Block’s tax prepara­ tion charges. It also has a special section on planning for divorce. Pay Less Tax Legally (New American Library; 252 pp $5.95) by Barry Stein CPA and former IRS agent. Steiner includes a chapter on how to avoid an audit. He also em­ phasizes year round tax plan­ ning as well as supplying directions to filling out the forms. Cut Your Own Taxes and Save (World Almanac Publication; 96 pp . $3.95) by Robert Metz and Sidney Kess. placed in the local paper* with reguolr Board meeting. March 9 1987 Yeos all Motion carried Following discussion of the 1987 rood and dust control program, Kenyon moved that an ad be placed to accept bids of dust con­ trol on the gravel roods, suppor­ ted by Getty. Yeo* Boysen. Getty, Eaton, Kenyon. Nay: Rock. Motion carried. Upon motion by Getty, supported by Kenyon the following rood work wo* approved for 1987: Whitneyville to Crone-full seal $11,550.00: Gorbow, from Whit­ neyville to Moe edge & full seal $5,300.00; improvement of Gor­ bow, west of M-37 $1,000.00 ond center lines on all secondary roods. Yeas: all. Motion carried. The gravel work will be deter mined following the road tour in the Spring. It was decided to schedule a meeting with the resi­ dents of Jackson Rood ond the Rood Commission Manager tenta­ tively the lost week in February. budget workshop on February 12th at 2:00 P.M. ond the annual meet­ ing on Monday, March 23rd at 7:00 P.M. Fire Chief Kenyon brought the meat and ambulance business With no further business opear­ ing, the meeting was adjourned at Donna Kenyon, Clerk edonn Villoge Council was called to order by the President at 7:00 p m All members present except Kegerren Also were Rodger* Brown. Treirwieler. Mr Lindhout and o**ociote from Michigan Bell Telephone Motion by Freeman *upported by Erskine to approve the minutes of the last regular meeting ond the special meeting. Carried. Motion by Erskine, supported by DeVries to approve the financial report. Carried. Motion by Freeman, supported by Erskine to approve payment of the bills. Carried. Mr. Lindhout explained the building project planned by Michigan Bell Telephone for this spring and summer. Public Hearing for the purpose of adopting budgets for the year was called to order. Motion by Kidder, supported by Serene*i to adopt the General Fund Budget. Carried. Motion by Freeman, supported by Erskine to adopt the Sewer Fund Budget Carried Motion by Kidder, supported by Erskine to adopt the Major Street Fund Budget. Carried. Motion by Berencsi supported by Kidder to adopt the Local Street Fund Budget Carried We will not receive Federal Rev­ enue Sharing funds ftus year. Public hearing declared closed and reg- (2-19) • NOTICE • ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Motion by K>dder *upported by the Michigan Municipal League Conference tn Lansing on March 18 Secretarial In-Ser nee in Lansing on April 10 and March 11. Carried. Motion by Kidder supported by Exchange program Corned M>ch- Notice is hereby given that the Township of Thornapple is seeking bids for the care and maintenance of the Township owned cemeteries, in­ cluding the opening and closing of graves and setting of monument foun­ dations. A copy of the bid specifica­ tions may be obtained from the Township Clerk 795-3373. Sealed bids must be submitted no later than 12 noon March 9,1987, to the Township Clerk. The Township Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Heoltti Insurance thru Michigan *ion about coverage for our full Corned con’r«bu»»on to me 4rh of July Ceiebrar>or> of $35C X Carried to be mode a full time employee Carried. Items discussed were a black­ smith shop for the Centennial, a Centennial musuem sewer expan sion, mini-mall, new condos, storm damage ond sewer problem* Motion by Freeman, supported by Ersine to adjourn at 10 30 p.m. Carried. JACQUELINE CHERRY (2-19) Villoge Clerk Notice is hereby given that the Township of Thornapple is seeking bids for dust con­ trol of gravel roads within the Township. Bids will be accepted until 12 Noon, April 13th and will be opened at the regular Board Meeting, April 13, 1987, 7:30 p.m. Further information may be obtained from the Township Supervisor 795-3519. The Township reserves the right to accept or re­ ject all bids. Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION School Election NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL BARRY, ALLEGAN, KENT AND IONIA COUNTIES, MICHIGAN To the Electors of the School District: Please Take Notice that the Board of Education of Thornapple Kellogg School, Barry, Allegan, Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan, has called a special election to be held in the school district on Monday, March 23, 1987. The following proposition will be submitted to the vote of the elec­ tors at the special election: BONDING PROPOSITION Shall Thornapple Kellogg School, Barry, Allegan, Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Four Million Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($4,550,00) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, for the purpose of: a. erecting, furnishing and equipping a new elemen­ tary school building and playground facility and developing and improving the site; and b. constructing and equipping additions to, partially remodeling and re-equipping the McFall Elementary School Building, relocating the playground and developing and improving the site? The last day on which persons may register with the appropriate city or township clerks, in order to be eligible to vote at the special election called to be held on Monday, March 23, 1987, is Monday, February 23, 1987. Persons registering after 5 o’clock, p.m., on Monday, Februray 23, 1987, are not eligible to vote at the special school election. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks’ offices are open for registration. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Thornap­ ple Kellogg School, Barry, Allegan, Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan. John H. Miller, Jr. Secretary, Board of Education �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / February 19. 1987 Middleville holds Kelloggsville 61-53 to remain in first Though the Middleville basketball team isn’t perched in the O-K Blue driver’s seat all by its lonesome, the Tro­ jans are the ones with their hands on the wheel The frontrunning Trojans bumped off Kelloggsville 61-53 last Friday to maintain their half game lead over Hamilton, which topped Lee 59-51 Middleville is 10-1 in the league and 13-2 overall. Hamilton is 9-1 with four games to play and probably has the tougher schedule. The Hawkeyes play Godwin (10-5) twice as well as third place Byron Center (12-4) on the road this Friday. Middleville's three remain­ ing opponents Caledonia, Lee and Comstock Park - are all under 500 and have com­ bined to win only seven O-K Blue games None the-less. Trojan coach Skip Pranger said his team will have to look at the schedule one game at a time “We have to.” he said “Especially since we re on the road for our last three games We have to take’em one at a time " Pranger acknowledged his team probably has the easier schedule “On paper sure.” he said “The fact we control our own destiny means we're in good shape If we win them all there is no taking it (the title) away from us.” The eight-point win over Kelloggsville wasn't as close as the score indicated Mid dleville twice held 16-pomt leads in the second half and were up 55-31 after three quarters After trailing 11-10 after a sluggish first quarter, the Tro­ jans outscored the Rockets 22-9 in the second period for a 32-20 halftime margin. Despite the win. Pranger said his team didn't play par ticularly sharp “We didn't play real well." he said. “We didn’t execute well, but we'll take it” Defense is where Mid­ dleville excelled, said Pranger “We have a goal of holding teams under 55 points, so I’m pleased with that." he noted. Offensively, however. Pranger wasn t turning cart­ wheels The Trojans scored only II and 13 points in the first and third quarters and shot only 39 percent (22-of-56) from the floor Tim Mesecar tossed in 14 points and grabbed 16 re­ bounds to lead Middleville Randy Stickney added 12 points and 4 assists while Ross Sprague chipped in 10 markers. Doug Fox added 9 points and 12 rebounds while sixth man David Elies tossed in 9 points and notched 7 rebounds Middleville hosts Maple Valley tonight and rival Caledonia on Friday Godwin eagers slide past Caledonia 77-60 Dan Bclstra scored a game way for the Scots in the se­ high 25 points for the cond half with 10 points Wolverines as they downed Godwin improved ns record the Fighting Scots 77-60 in an to 7-3 in the league and 10-5 O.K Blue match-up overall. Caledonia drops to Godwin held a slim 16-14 5-6 in the league and 7-9 lead after one quarter and in­ overall. creased it to 40-26 at the half Mike Walker led the way The Scots were led by Todd for the Scots with 18 points. Wai ma and Bob Weaver who Bob Weaver added 14 points both had 6 points at the half and Kory Keating, added 10. In the second half the Scots Craig Molder added 10 re­ were outscored by a total of bounds for the Scots. 39 36 Mike Walker led the Area to be represented in the 1987 Golden Gloves Caledonia wrestlers display team championship trophy at Delton. Caledonia Wrestling wins over Coopersville 49-15 The Caledonia wrestling team travelled to Coopersville High School on Feb. 12. 1987 for a scheduled quadrangular meet. Hart could not make it so Caledonia only wrestled against Coopersville. Rich Lintemuth won with a forfeit Brent Bums won with a tech fall. Matt Bums won with a pin in the third period. Shawn Simons won with a forfeit. Keith Tubergen won with a pin in the first period Troy Shane had his 100th career win with a pin in the first period. Mark Oliver lost a close decision. Pete Crumback lost by a pin after leading the match Mark Rittenger won with a pin in the first period and also lost one of his front teeth during the match. David Gross also lost a tough and close match by two points Mike Naughton won with a decision over Coopersville 185 lb. All Conference Cham pion. Scott Gnass added another win with a 10-0 deci sion and Mike Dragoo lost a close match at Hvy. John Churchill. Ron Zoulek, Chris Kmnc. Brian Vandenburg. Chris Lent/. Bill Crandall. Fred Sheldon. Tim Quillan and Tom Price also did a fine job too. This Saturday coaches Jim Maxim, Ron Pyper. Doug Cook, and Scott Polmantccr will take their team to Lakewood High Sclxxil to participate in the Class B Districts. This is the first step to the stale finals. Trojan 7th graders top Caledonia 43-41 The Middleville seventh grade basketball team played their best game of the year and defeated a good Caledonia team 43 to 41. The game was close throughout the contest with neither team leading by more than five points. The lead changed hands the final three minutes, until Dave Sherwood, who played an ex- cellent all around game, was fouled with three seconds re maim ng. Dave calmly sank both free throws to win the game. Dave ended with 12 points for the night. Middleville’s leading scorer for the year and for the game was Ryan Millhouse with 14 points Ryan also had u great rebounding gumc Bob Jansen also had an ex cellent game shooting and re­ bounding. Bob scored 11 points. The teams final record was 10 wins and 2 losses. Con gratulalions on a great season. WWF to present championship wrestling night Dean Steeby, Greg Rhoades and Rick Nelson (left to right) head the Wyoming Boxing Club. A Trio of Wyoming Boxing Club (652 28th St. S.W (basement) Grand Rapids area entered into this years Grand Rapids Michigan Stale Golden Gloves Tournament which started Feb. 9th. that are from the Middleville and Caledonia area. In the 132 pound open divi­ sion is Rick Nelson. who has a 13-2 record, and in the 139 lb. Novice Division is Dean Steebs, at 156 lbs . Open is Greg Rhoades w uh a 3-2 record All three fighter's coached by Bill Chrisman (a former Middleville resident I will be in Feb 20th City Semi-Finals Steeby a 139 lb. Novice w ill be taking on Manistee's Jim Sibley. Steeby is 18 years old and is a Middleville High School Senior. Rick Nelson, married, with a 8 year old son is 30 years old and was runner-up for state in the 119 lb. Novice Division back in 1976. in at 132 lbs. he will step into the ring against Keo Singanath of West Grand Rapids Boxing Club in the Open Division Nelson resides in Caledonia and is a Meijers store employee Greg Rhoades. 22 years old. single and happy, both box's and kickbox’s. is In mg in Middleville and a Shoprite employee in Caledonia, has an over all record of 3-2 2 His 156 pound Open fight w ill be against Joseph Badgrow of West Grand Rapids Boxing Club. Rhoades lost last year m semi-finals of the city tournament All three are looking for­ ward io winning the 20th. then the city title on the 21st Then on to State semi and finals March 13th and 14th AU be­ ing held at the old Civic Auditorium downtown (now called the Welsh Auditorium) Grand Rapids All hope to go all the way, but if by some mis-fortune they should lose in semi or ci­ ty finals, thes plan on entering the 1987 U.S.A A B F State Tournament the weekend of Feb 28th Anyone wishing to get into boxing of full contact karate (kickboxing) at the closest gy m to our area may do so by contacting Bill Chrisman, at 534-5425 in Grand Rapids or writing Bill do Wyoming Boxing Clubs. 652 28th St. S W , Suite "B . Wyoming. Ml. 49509 or calling Golden Gioves Tournament Director Dave Packer at 784-0862. both numbers has a 24 hour answering machine, all calls will be returned The World Wrestling Federation (WWF) will be presenting a night of cham­ pionship wrestling at the Kellogg Center Arena in Bat­ tle Creek on Sunday evening. Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. The following card has been set for the event: Billy Jack Haynes vs. Hercules; The Islanders vs. Demolition; Jake “The Snake" Roberts vs. King Kong Bundy; Killer Bees vs. The Hart Founda­ tion; Jerry Allen vs. Ron Bass; also making an ap­ pearance will be “Leaping” Lanny Poffo. Tickets are priced at $12.25 and $9.25 and can be obtained at the Kellogg Center box of­ fice and other usual ticket outlets including Boomtown Sound in Hastings Caledonia Frosh win fifth The Caledonia freshman boys basketball team came up with their fifth win of the season, a 50-52 O.T victory over Hamilton Jason Rodgers led the way with 27 points Jason Maynard with 10 and Darwin Caskey with 9 were ocher high point men for the Scots. Tom Cox, Ryan Berends and Scott Burd were outstanding on defense and rebouisiing Bowling League RESULTS From area bowlers— Thirsty Nites Meas Quinns Sports 17-7, Villa Bakery 16-8, Formula Real Estate 13-11, the New Guys 13-11, Half Legal 13-11, WFC 13-11, Four Bangers 12-12. Pick One 11-13, Pabst 10-14, American Homccraf tors 10-14. Scouters ”65” 8-16, SGH 8-16. High Games and Series J Kopenski 232-2OO-22I-653, D Thorny son 237-553, M Lesick 530. B Frost 201-526, F Purdum 525, M Maimer 500, J Usborne 500, K Sears 214, B W ynalda 200 Wolverine League Village Grocery 22-14. Caledonia Oil 21-15, Purdum Construction 21-15, Gun Lake Inn 20-16, Middleville Tool & Die 19-17, GAL Remodeling 17-19, Hastings City Bank 16-20, Harrison’s True Value 15-21, Sav Mor 15-21, Phill’s Pizzeria 14-22 High Gaines - M Fhkkema 232, P Donkcr 221. J VanHouten 216, J Long 213. High Series • M i 583, V. Ritcnberg 545, P Donker 545, J. Bennett 538. Thursday Night Classic Task 18^, Seif A Sons Chevrolet 18-6, Doug’s Auto Service I6W-7W, Gavin Chevrolet A Buick 15-9, Gxxxl Pal Farms 15-9, Mar Poss 14-10, Garbow Real Estate 13-11, Brog’s 12-12, Cascade Home Improvement 12-12, Simpson Industries 1I%-!2W, Robertson Plumb­ ing A Htng 10^-1316, Nor­ thern Equipment 10-14, Geukes’ Meat Market 9-15, Middle Villa 8-16, Thornap­ ple Kitchen 6'A-I7’A, Bender’s Service 3-21. High Games - R Doornbos 238, J Freeman 221, D. Pickard 220, R Doornbos 213, F Kiester 212 R. Doornbos 616, D. Pickard 582, R. Beyer 570, D. Stauffer 562, P. Datenia 558. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 19. 1987 / Page 11 CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m. In Memoriam For Sale IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Donald Willyard who passed away four years ago February 23, 1983. Sadly missed by Mom, Dad Brothers & Sister and families DOUBLE FEATURE at Blan­ co Furniture, Shelbyville. Sealy mattresses have just arrived and remodeling sale continues. 672-5115 Help Wanted I NEED HELP IN MY GROWING mail order bus» ness. Looking for people to stuff envelopes in their home. Also someone who has their own typewriter and can type addres­ ses accurately and quickly. Dick .Spiegel phone 891-9136 Farm 1976 TRAIL-ET 6 HORSE horse trailer, new axle and tires, living quarters and tack area, body needs work, $4000 or best offer. 945-2236 Thompson • Steward Engagement told Mr and Mrs. Vernon Thompson of Freeport are proud to announce the engage nwnt of their daughter Doris Jean to Kirk Brett Steward, son of Mr and Mrs Lynn Steward of Middleville The couple is planning a June 13 wedding Peace Reformed Church offering program for the mentally impaired The Peace Reformed Church in Middleville has started an exciting and new special needs Sunday school program for mentally im­ paired children and young adults whereby their spiritual needs may be met. The program, which runs from 9:45 a m. to 10:45 a.m every Sunday, consists of singing praises, Bible lessons and crafts set up to ac­ comodate the needs of our special friends. The program also provides time to fulfill the need for Christian fellowship among their peers. There are plenty of open­ ings for new students and we look forward to discussing the gifts and talents God has blessed them with. For more information call 891-8119. Middleville snap Maple Valley eagers winning streak, 74-50 Middles ille snapped Maple Valley’s four-game basketball winning streak Tuesday night 74-50. ” The Lions, now 5-10. had captured all four of their games in February . The win ups Middleville’s record to 14-2. Middleville streaked to an* early 21-14 first quarter lead and upped that margin to 47-24 by the half. That lead was upped to as many as 25 in the third period before Middleville was con­ tent with a 61-35 lead by the end of the period Doug Fox led Middleydle with 24 points including !4-of-l6 free throws. He add ed a team-high II rebounds. Randy Stickney scored 11 points anil Tim Mesecar add ed 7 points and 8 rebounds. Tai Gearhart led Maple Valley with 29. Trojan Coach Skip Pranger said his team, w inners of three straight, did « number of things well to topple the Lions. “We played real well.” he said. "We played good defense, we didn’t shoot well, but we rebounded fairly well.” Middleville hit only 22-of-66 (33 percent) field goals, but did nail 30-of-37 shots from the line. Middleville hosts Caledonia Friday before going on the road Feb. 24 at Grand Rapids Baptist For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. Miscellaneous WANTED: Carpenter work, free estimates, call 795-7290 WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Village moves ahead on plans to reduce speed Continued from front page torney Jim Fisher recom­ mended the council consider passing a resolution and holding a public hearing before vacating the named streets. If a street is vacated, the property is divided among the property owners on each, he said. In other business, the coun­ cil agreed to participate in a May 18 Mayor Exchange Day. It was noted that last year’s Mayor Exchange Day cost approximately $800. Trustee Lon Meyers and President Duane Thatcher ex­ pressed an interest in atten­ ding a March legislative conference. Police Chief Boyd Cain said he is meeting with Barry County law enforcement agencies on a monthly basis for discussion on how the agencies can work together to prevent crime. Cain said the shared information during one such discussion has already led to solving a crime. He also said he has accepted a position with a newly form­ ed committee to prevent drug abuse in the community. GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS OF WEST MICHIGAN. INC. Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE - 795-7625 124 East Main St., Middleville. Ml 49333 Troian wrestlers tie Broncos 35-35 The Trojan wrestling team traveled to Cixipersville for a dual meet with the Broncos Middleville's Jim Mesecar gets a good grip on the ball before going up and tied 35-35. against two Maple Valley defenders in Tuesday night's defeat over the Lions. Winning on pins for T-K were Jim McCrath at 105, Wade Poland at 112 and Mark Irwin at 126. Bryan Cooley had a superior decision at 132. Tony Palmer 98 lbs. and Delbert Craven at 119 won on forfeits. T-K’s record now stands at With players like Scott 9-7-3 for the year. Spanstra. Ryan Hobar, Dan Belstra. and Art Alexander in Three Man Basketball the same league, not many W L people have heard to much L. Coburn............. .......... 15 1 about Caledonia junior guard L. Kermecn.......... .10-6 Mike Walker. E. Mayhew............ ............ 9-7 The 6’1” player has been in B Denniston......... ............ 8 8 a shadow all year, except in G. Jewett ............... ............ 8-8 Caledonia. He is currently L. Elwood............. ............ 8-8 leading the Scots with a 17 M Rcascr.............. .............7-9 point average. He also is D Parker................ 4 12 averaging 7 rebounds, 4 L. Caldwell............ ......... 4-12 assists and 2 steals a game Whats more amazing about Walkers point production is that most of his shots come from 18 feet or further out. “When he gets h<x he can hit from anywhere,” explains “On the Lake” Scots head coach Jon Meer 566 S Shore Drwe, Green Lake man. “He could average 30 Call 891*8017 points a game if he wanted to but he’s such a team player.” Open Days and Evenings Mike Walker may mx win By Appointment any M.V.P honors in the BIU.lt. RUSSELL, OWNER league, but he is one of the % T^E>AUELOCA rtON best in the O.K Blue Caledonia Jr. having great season- BILLIE'S BEAUTY SALON Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. KEiTm BERGr - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS The Right Prescription for Your Lown Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) Middleville Bob Klinge ■W" 795-7647 5th graders show their ‘stuff’ Basketball players of the future shoved their skills during halftime of Tuesday night varsity basketball gome between Middleville and Maple Valley. Several 5th graders under the coaching and refereeing of Dan Jonsma competed in a short contest before a large group of spectators. FUEL OIL GAS / DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INOUSTR V2S* CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA, Ml 4931S (616) 891-8196 F««tur>ng Amoco Premier D>e»e< SELF-SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 19. 1987 Caledonia Schools “Clear the Air” By Dalin Clark Smokers are being relegated to the boiler room at one school and may not smoke before or after school at another, but the Caledonia school system appears to be implementing new smoking regulations without problems In compliance with the Clean Indoor Air Law that took effect in Michigan on Jan I. the Caledonia Board of Education established guidelines for each of its building principals and staffs to follow In Caledonia, signs direc­ ting smokers to the designated areas have been posted on all of the outside doors of each school building. Richard Overmire, director of aux­ iliary services, said. “The new law says everything is non-smoking unless designated smoking.” Sandra Engle, director of the Michigan Department of Slate's Management Services Division told the Detroit Free Press ’Our old law was that everything was smoking unless designated non­ smoking ." The intern of the new state law is to reduce the amounts of secondhand and sidestream smoke that violate the air space of non-smokers, George Lafkas. of the State Health Department, said Secondhand smoke, is ex­ haled by another person. Lafkas said, while sidestream smoke comes directly from the tip of the cigarette, cigar or pipe Because sidestream smoke hasn't been filtered or processed by somebody else s lungs, it contains more tar and nicotine than secondhand smoke, making it more harm­ ful and cancer causing, he said. The Caledonia Board of Education established a local policy within the guidhnes of the new law at its January meeting, said Board President Russ Harmelink. The board chose to adopt a policy which requires that each principal meet with building employees and make necessary changes that are considered by the majority to be appropriate. “The non-smoker certainly has the upper hand." Harmelink said. The action taken by each building differs according to size of employee lounge, ratio of smokers to non-smokers and overall staff opinions. Caledonia High School has designated the teachers’ lounge as the only place where smoking is permined. Mike Pintek. building principal said. The staff has also chosen to restrict the hours during which smoking is allowed. The only time anyone may smoke indoors is during regular school hours, not before school or after, or dur­ ing any extra-curricular events. Smokers who wish to indulge are required to step outside. Pintek reports “no hassles” resulting from the implemen­ tation of the new policies. At Kettle Lake Elementary. guidelines were established in September in anticipation of the passage of the proposed Clean Indoor Air Act. “All teachers had the chance to exercise their democratic rights by voting.” Principal Don Lazarus said. The self-imposed guidelines include a smoke-free teachers’ lounge. Smokers in that building must go to the boiler room. While the Kettle Lake staff non-smokers “easily out­ number” the smokers. Lazarus said that some nonsmokers are willing to sacrifice clean air in exchange for the company of their colleagues. “People actually.. go down there and sit with them in the smoking room.” he said Visitors to the building who wish to smoke are directed to the boiler room, which has undergone three weeks of cleaning, painting and refur­ nishing. in an effort to make the room comfortable. The Caledonia Elementary staff voted informally to designate the teachers' lounge as a smoking area. Principal Tonya Porter said, adding that very few staff members are smokers. Marie Kelley, the Caledonia Junior High School principal, said that there is "an unwritten sensitivity to non-smokers” in that building. The teachers' lounge is also the chosen smoking area, although lunch time is usually one of special consideration, she said Currently at Dutton Elementary School, the teachers' lounge is the designated area for smoking They too have a "no smoking during lunch" policy, said teaching-principal Jerry Phillips “We haven’t even met with any resistance at all.” he said After the new addition to the building, scheduled for next year, the lounge will be designed to separate and ven tilate the smokers and the nonsmokers. Phillips said The general reactions to the changes that have resulted from the state's new Clean In door Air Law seem to be quite positive. The non-smokers love it. and the smokers realize that the decision was made by the majority of their co-workers. Lazarus said. Causes of Osteoporosis Don't miss out on your I IRA tax shelter for 1986! | (You have until April 15 to contribute for 1986) | | I | Everyone is still eligible for an HCB Individual Retirement Account for the 1986 tax year. Also, many people will still be eligible for an IRA after 1986. Check with us for details. Hastings City Bank has several great options available to choose from ... statement savings, certificates of deposit, or self-directed IRA's. If you don't already have an IRA, let us help you see which one suits your needs. IRA's — Another good investment from Hastings City Bank. I fitp iBank | safe and sound banking fdic By Mark R. Paschall, M.D., Cherry Valley Family Care Osteoporosis is a condition where the overall amount of bone a person has is decreased to the point where the bones become thin and brittle. Bones that were once strong can become so fragile that simply stepping off a curb, a strong sneeze or a friendly hug can cause a bone fracture. We are now realizing how common broken bones from osteoporosis are. Twenty-five percent of women over 60 years of age have spmal frac­ tures associated with osteoporosis and 20 percent of men and women will have a hip fracture by age 80. Seven­ ty percent of fractures over the age of 45 are attributed to osteoporosis. Much has been learned about the cause of osteoporosis and it is now linked to a tough protein mesh work that becomes saturated with hard calcium. The calcium in this mesh can be ’leached out" when dietary calcium is too low. Although symptoms do not generally occur until after age 50 This process begins eariy in life and as we grow older it is nor­ mal for our bones to become thinner. It is therefore impor urn to have plenty of calcium in our diets long before any symptoms occur. It is important to know the risk factors for developing osteoporosis to determine which factors may be chang cd. such as diet. The most common risk factor is being a woman because of the loss of the female hormone-estrogen which occurs naturally at menopause. I-ack of estrogen some how allows calcium to leak out of bone faster and makes calcium harder to absorb. In addition to being a woman there are other impor tant risk factors for develop­ ing osteoporosis. Any of the following will increase your risk of weakening boned, but three or more of the following will dramatically increase your risk for developing frac­ tures and severe osteoporosis Osteoporosis Risk Factors Fair complected women, underweight and small boned, lack of sun exposure, lack of exercise or inactive lifestyle, family history of osteoporosis and bone fractures, cigarette smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, stomach or in­ tentional problems which would prevent absorption of calcium. There are also certain medicatMms which may pro­ mote osteoporosis and these should be discussed further with your physician My next article will discuss treatment of osteoporosis and how it may be prevented. Get results with Sun & News CLASSIFIEDS Phone 795-3345 .................... . ........................................................................... •’ ....................................................................... ................................................................................................. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-02-26.pdf 16508a5637416bd2e2864e497f7aeb29 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBUC'LBRAP' cOfe-®7 121 S. CHURCH STKEST 4905 jun ana News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Middleville. Michigan 49333 117th Year'Twenty Cents No. 8 - February 26.1987 Middleville Police make arrests on “crack” charges by Kathleen J. Oresik Two Hastings men have been arrested and charged with possession of cocaine. Middleville Police Boyd Cain said Charges against a third Hastings man are expected, he added Cain said that the men are charged with possessing “crack." a form of cocaine that has gained national notoriety for its widespread use and low cost. Cain said this is Middleville's first inci­ dent involving the drug. Cain said that the drug is available for as low as $1 a "hit." The two arrested and later arraigned in Barry County District Court are Kun Burglars clean out Middleville home A quantity of merchandise worth nearly $3,000 was taken from a Garbow Road home Feb 12. Barry County Sheriff's deputies report Deputies said burglars broke open a breezeway win­ dow and then forced open glass patio doors to gain entrance The theft occurred sometime between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Taken were a VCR. a por­ table television, a portable telephone, binoculars, a telescope, a portable radio, an Atari, a drill and a wristwatch Police have no suspects in the case Vandermeer. 29. of 5007 Coats Groves Road and Charles Heacock. 31. of 111 North Culbert Drive. Hastings. The third man was arrested for three outstanding warrants and police are seeking a war­ rant for the cocaine related crime. They expect to make an arrest soon Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cain said CpI Joseph Wenger, while making a routine traffic stop for a speeding violation at Main Street and Stadium Drive at approximately I 45 p.m. Thursday , became suspicious when he noticed a passenger shoving something under the vehicle's seat and called Cain to assist. Because police suspected the vehicle's occupants were in possession of open intox­ icants. they searched the car. Cain said they confiscated 12 to 15 grams of cocaine and a Caledonia complex to open this spring One of the two new complexes that will house retoil shops and oHices is near­ ing completion. One of the two new profes­ sional and retail buildings on M-37 just north of 100th Street, now under construc­ tion. is expected to open this spring. Part owner of the com­ plexes. Ron Nanzer. a former Thornapple Kellogg High School graduate, said con­ struction of the second building will begin in May and is expected to be com­ pleted in the fall. One building will house a pharmacy. v ideo shop and laundry mat and the second building will house a medical center and a men's shop. Pharmacist David Hopkins, who owns Professional Phar­ macy in Caledonia and Mid­ Complex. continued page 11 Caledonia tenants move to Middleville by Kathleen J. Oresik An agency in East Lansing has been purchasing and renovating low income rental units in the Middleville. Caledonia and Hastings area and tenants have been evicted during the process While officials of the com­ pany could not be reached this week, they said earlier that many people express satisfac­ tion with their newly renovated apart menu despite the inconvenience of tem­ porary eviction Tenants of Greenfield Estates Apartments at 304 South Maple Street in Caledonia were told that the Lans mg-based Management Resources Development (MRD) had purchased the complex Dec 29 and that they would be ev K-ted for approx­ imately three months while the new owners refurbished the complex. Tenants in Middleville and Hastings were faced with the same prospect last year Greenfield Apartment dwellers must be out bv March I. The tenants were informed in February by MRD that they were assured temporary hous­ ing at their Middleville com­ plex during the interim. 69-year-old Priscilla Alberts said Alberts is a seven-year tenant and the first tenant at Greenfield A part menu Alberts sax! she was reliev­ ed to team she was guaranteed temporary housing “At first we just received eviction notices." she said, and many of us on Social Tenants conr oage 3 sizeable amount of crack, he said. He also impounded $4,000 in cash and the subjects' Thunderbird car. Whether or not the three had intended to sell the drugs is still under investigation. Cain said. Stolen checks investigated Cain said Middleville mer­ chants have fallen victim to thieves passing fraudulent checks and he expects the culprits may try to pass the checks in neighboring Caledonia. Gun Lake and Hastings. Cain is cautioning area businesses to be on the look out for people try ing to pass stolen checks and is asking merchants to have their employees ask for two pieces of identification before cashing checks. He is also ad­ vising them to contact the police when a suspicious check is presented. It is believed several per­ sons are involved in the crimes. Cain said. He said that his department is working with the Wyoming Police Department, which has ar rested people for passing bad checks stolen in Alto. Three hundred company checks were stolen from <vne Grand Rapids businesses in January . he said, and other firms have recently had checks stolen One such $250 check was cashed al Crystal Flash, he said The signatures on the sum stamped checks are il legible. Cain said One suspect, a 33 year-old black male from Kittle Creek, tried to pass a suspect check at Sav Mor this Sunday. Cain said, but the cashier noticed the picture on his expired driver's license was pasted on With the suspect at hand. Busted, continued page 2 Gaines Twp. Planner addresses area growth at Chamber meeting Over 20 members attended the Feb. 18 Middleville Chamber of Commerce * meeting at the Middle Villa to hear Gaines Township planner Andrew Bowman talk about development in Gaines Township where he is a full time planner, and in Caledonia where he serves as a part time planner. Bowman also oversees the Gaines Township in Zoning Administration where anyone wishing to build must first contact the Zoning Administration. Chamber members listen as Andrew Bowman ad­ It was noted that Steelcase dresses the surrounding areas' growth pattern. owns 700 acres in Gaines Township, and 400 acres con­ necting in Kentwood. The area was discounted when General Motors was looking for a site for the Saturn Plant as they were only looking for a 600 acres parcel. Although there is going to be a lot of development in relation to the planned Steelcase expansions, the townships of Gaines and Caledonia are determined to keep urbanization limited to the Northern tiers of their townships. Plans are still in the works for a new South Beltline and the State of Michigan has committed monies for further studies. Bowman believes it Middleville Chamber of Commerce president, Lon will be 10 to 12 years before a Lefany, welcomes Goines Township Planner, Andrew new beltline is developed Bowman. The State is also reviewing the possibility of establishing are now tabulating a Com­ show that more children arc four lanes on M-37 from the munity Attitude Survey likely to come from single East Beltline to 76th Street. recently conducted in the two family homes as most apart­ The Townships are trying to townships. ment dwellers do not have keep large developments One misconception many children North of 68th Street to reduce people have according to Mr Mr. Bowman also indicated the continued strip Bowman is that apartments after the meeting that Dutton developments further South generate a lot of additional should have a very bright on M-37. children. Actually studies future Although spin-off growth is expected in Caledonia and Middleville, it is unlikely that there will be urbanization of the areas from Grand Rapids In other words, these areas Public meetings for the 10 from 9 a m . to 12 noon and will have to provide their own Thomapple Township annual at I p m. to 4 p m Meetings water, sewer, and other ser­ Board of Review for the pur will continue on Wednesday. vices from their own areas as pose of assessment roll will be March 11 from 7 p.m. *o 9 opposed to getting these ser­ held at the Village Hail. 118 p.m vices from the Grand Rapids east Mam Street. Downtown Those attending the Metropolitan area Middleville, on Monday. meetings will be served on a Mr Bowman indicated they March 9 and Tuesday. March first come, first served basis. New meeting place for annual assessment review �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville Ml I February 26. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS < q. ■ c WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN Sorry folks, laringytis and I am having a go around so no news gathering Sunday night My sis called from D C and I couldn’t even talk much with her without coughing up a storm and I hadn't heard from her in over six weeks. Think what wonderful peace my hubby will have for a few days. Don't you ocher husbands envy him? Doris Brog called me this morning I was able to talk a little. It was her birthday Monday, and her niece and hubby. Barbara and Glen Kett. came from Lavonia to take her out for dinner They went to the Amway Grand Plaza's 1913 Room Dons said it was a beautiful place and they served superb food. They had a wonderful time. She said everyone should go there at least once. Cisler graduates from Western Michigan Robert S. Cisler Jr., son of Mr and Mrs. Robert S. Cisler Sr. of Barlow lake. Mid­ dleville. graduated from Western Michigan University on Dec. 20 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufac­ turing Engineering and a minor in mathematics. He was also the outstanding senior in the Manufacturing Engineering curriculum and is currently employed with the manufacturing engineering division of Stcelcasc. Inc. NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS EAST SIDE with MARILYN McWHINNEY Wednesday. Miss Thelma Carl and Mrs. Harold Skinner of Caledonia attended the funeral of Mrs. Jennie Drew at Battle Creek. Mrs. Drew was the sister of Thelma's brother-in-law, Leroy (Ted) Smith. Thelma’s caller on Wednesday was Mrs Doris Borg. This Sunday. Thelma attended a birthday party for her grandniece Lindsay Hin­ ckley at the home of her nephew, the Calvin Carls of Grand Rapids. Last Friday Mrs. Ethel Haywood and Dorothy McDonald called on Lorena Jacobson of Barlow Lake who is recovering at home from a recent accident. Wednesday. Ethel and Anne Harris went to Grand Rapids shopping and out to lunch. Ethel saw a robin Friday morning. Anne Hams went back to work Thursday after recovering from knee surgery Tuesday. Cindy and Cathy Brooks and Heidi Van Aman joined the other members of Brownie Troop No. 659 for a tour of Village Hall The Troop went back that night to attend a Village meeting. Elaine. Ryal and Craig Nor­ throp’s callers last Friday evening were their son and daughter-in-law. David and Cheryl Northrop of Kent­ wood. Monday, Elaine and Nona Steeby had lunch at the Middle Villa. Tom, Marge. Ken and Mickey Loew enjoyed having Marge's family over Saturday to celebrate Tom’s birthday. A family get together was held at the home of Mrs. Don­ na Fox to celebrate the February 6 birthday of her daughter Chryslin Fox. Donna’s grandson. Adam Nesbitt had his tonsils and adenoids removed and tubes put in his ears on Wednesday. Sue Sahlbom left this weekend for a short trip to the Bahamas w nh her singles group from Grand Rapids e.Sun and News I a P.O. Box BI Phone 795-3345 HAST NGS, MICHIGAN 49058 The Sun and Nai s was toundnd in 1870 and 19 pub 11 shad waakly on Thursdays Second class postage is paid at MiddinviHa. Michigan 49333. Member of Michigan Pmsa Association. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Par Year Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties Published by The Hastings Banner, Inc. X $8.00 $10.00 Students of the week told at McFall Each week, teachers and students select six students of the week representing each of the six grades at McFall Elementary School in Middleville Pus week's Students of the Week are. Patricia Ochoa, kindergarten; Nathan Pranger. first grade; Amber Frost, second grade; Michael Ellis, third grade; Carrie Mugridge, fourth grade; and Carrie DeZwaan. fifth grade. The selected students are chosen for their academic and social performance in school. Children named Student of the Week recieve a certificate and a bumper sticker for their parents which reads. “My kid was Student of the Week." This week s students of the week ore (bock row from left) Corrie DeZwoon fifth grade: Corrie Mugridge, fourth grade: Michael Ellis, third grade, (front row from left) Amber Frost, second grode: and Nathan Pranger. first grade Not pic tured is Patricia Ochoa, kindergarten. Community Ed offering enrichment classes Several different types of classes are being offered through the Thornapple Kellogg Community Ed. office. On Feb 25 you can make a Country/Victorian Decorated Hat Mary Spencer will in­ struct this class on Wednes day. Feb. 25 from 7 to 9.30 p.m at the Middleville High School. Investing in the 1980s will be held March 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. for people who are beginning their investment process. Sweatshirt Applique class conducted on March 5 by Marge Mathias will demonstrate the proper techniques for smoothly ap­ plying appliques. In order to learn this process on a machine with which you are familiar, you are asked to br­ ing your own sewing machine. Gordon. Lois and Cheryl McWhinney’s callers last Sunday were their grand­ daughter and great-grandson, Linn and Ricky Raymond of Sand Lake. Their Thursday evening callers were another granddaughter and great grandson. Lisa and Sterling Thiel of Cutlerville. Friday evening Max and Jackie Bedford and Pete and Barb Bedford attended the VFW Fish Fry in Wayland. Friday. Mrs. Edw. Timm and Nell Schenkle called on Mabie Betts at Thomapple Manor in Hastings John and Enid Triick’s Fri­ day evening guests were John and Alice Triick and their daughter and son-in-law of Grand Rapids. Last Sunday Emmette and Doris Campbell were dinner guests of their son, Jack and Chris Campbell and family. Lois Slater, her mother, Elga Gardner, of Grand Rapids, and her sister. Alice Owen of Eaton Rapids, returned home Feb 17 from a one week trip to Las Vegas and California. First they flew to Vegas for a few days and then drove to California to at­ tend the wedding of Lois’ niece. They also enjoyed a very interesting tour of the Hoover Dam. Wednesday, Sue Kollar and I went to Hastings shopping and out to lunch. Katie's over­ night guest on Friday was Sara Frank. Our Saturday evening callers were my sister Sharon Bromley and her daughters, Lori Trudgeon and Shelly Bromley, all of Hastings. Sunday we called on my parents, Lyle and Katie Bristol of Hastings. Don Stauffer was admitted to Pennock Hospital Thursday morning. We hope he is soon on the mend and back home. Don’s callers Friday night were his son. Dr. Donald and Susan Stauffer of Slippery Rock, PA. His Sunday visitors were his other son, Gary and Jane Stauffer of Kalamazoo. Sunday morning Don and Susan, Gary and Jane and their mother. Lois, went out for breakfast at Richland. Planning for a Comfortable Retirement on March 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. is designed for people who are looking ahead toward retirement. In the Mini Stained Glass Workshop you will learn to cut glass and make a twocolor 8x10 stained glass panel. Shar Evans has this two night workshop planned for March 11 and 12 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. each night. Lacey Hearts and Potpourri Hoops will be created on March 12. Instructor Marge Mathias says everyone is creative and capable of com­ pleting these projects. March 17 marks the second Self Psych Hypnosis classes to be held at Thornapple Kellogg. The Stop Smoking session will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. W’eight Control will be conducted from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. The March Stretchercisc classes will be conducted at the Middle School on Mon days and Thursdays from March 2 through March 26 from 6 30 to 7 30 p m In structor Manila Edger invites you to tone up with her All classes have fees and need a certain minimum in order to be held. Call 795 3397 for information and registration Samples of pnxlucts from these classes arc on exibit in the library display case in the Middleville High School Police Continued from front page — Cam said he expects to solve the case shortly. Two persons in anodier related case are suspected of passing forged checks stolen from the Jess E Combs home in Middleville in 1986. Cain said He said approximately 32 of the checks were passed at Sas Mor He expects that case to be closed in the near future Police recovering stolen equipment Cain said he is working ~ BINCO — Caledonia American Legion 9548. M-37 Starts Thjrsnay March 5 6 30 p.m with the Wyoming Police Department and the Kent County Sheriff s Department on a case involving several stolen car stereos, fuzz busters and equalizers. Cam said one suspect has confessed to stealing the mer­ chandise from businessess m Grand Rapids with the inten­ tion of selling the equipment in Middleville. Two stereos and one equalizer have been recovered to date, he said, and he ex­ pects to recover several more in the next few days, he add­ ed. He said the case is coming to a dose and he expects to hie formal charges in the near future Bishop Paul V. Donovan Bishop Donovan to hold mass at St. Augustine March 8 The Most Reverend Paul V. Donovan, bishop of the Kalamazoo Diocese, will be celebrating a liturgy of the Eucharist at St Augustine Catholic Church in Mid­ dleville on Sunday, March 8 He has expressed a desire to meet with all Catholics in the Middleville area Mass will be celebrated as 9 a m., with an open meeting afterward. A reception for Bishop Donovan will be held following the meeting. St. Augustine’s Parish in­ vites all Catholics in the Mid­ dleville area to join in this special occasion. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 26. 1987 I Page 3 Caledonia tenants move... Elderly tenonts on social security say they can t afford to rent at new apartment complexes, such as this one under construction just north of Greenfield Estates Former lenonts of Greenfield Estates in Caledonia have until March 1 to vacate the complex. Complex, continued from page 1 Security had no idea what we would do. " The new owners purchased the former Thornapplc Estates in Middleville and Country Club Estates in Hastings last summer. Tenants residing at the two complexes were also evicted, but were assured by MRD's John Robison that those who had paid their rent in a timely fashion would be able to move back in when the refurbishing was complete Greenfield Estates is slated to undergo the same extensive renovation that Thornapplc Estates on West State Road, now Hunter Apartments, received. New triple pane windows and carpeting was installed, the plumbing and electric was brought up to code, dry wall was repaired and insulation was added to the interior and exterior walls of the building And to further insure enery conservation, the inefficient electric heat baseboard units were replace by gas heat. Utilities are now included in the rent, starting at $270 a month. Robison said. "Tenants should realize proportionately cheaper rent The renovation at Hunter Apartments is complete, but one former Middleville te­ nant. who asked to remain anonymous, said she was turned away. She said she was guaranteed that she would get her a part men i back, but when the time came for her to move back in. she was denied occupancy She said not all former tenants returned since some BILLIE’S BEAUTY SALON “On th« Lake" 565 S Store Dnve Green case Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RUSSELL. OWNER 25 Y£A«S A found other permanent hous­ ing and that she did not know if any other former tenants were turned away. The former tenant said her deposit has not been refunded and that her lease with the former owners isn't being honored. She said she was told by MRD that she could not have her apartment back because she hadn't shampixied the carpet and because she had a pet She said she had cleaned the apartment before moving out but didn't shampoo the carpet because she was told it would be torn out. She also said that she had obtained permission by the former manager to have a pet and that a month had never gone by where she didn't pay her rent. Being denied occupancy poses two outstanding pro­ blems for the former tenant. She said she fears the credit she established in her own name after her divorce may be affected and that there are no other apartment complexes in Middleville. The Caledonia tenant. Priscilla Alberts, said many of the tenants there who are on ADC or some form of relief may not come back because they owe back rent. She said rent for tenants there was bas­ ed on a percentage of their in­ come and that she didn't know if that would change or not. She said she fell the in­ convenience of temporary housing would be worth it in the long run if it meant having a renovated apartment to come back to. “I was shocked when 1 first received the eviction notice. My sister, who is older than me. and I both rent here and we had no where to go. This is home to us." she said. “There's a lot of elderly widows and widowers who live here." she said, “ and a few young couples with children Many of us can't af­ ford to rent at the new apart­ ment being built down the street. "I heard they charge as much as $385 for a one bedroom apartment and $425 for a two bedroom apartment, plus $25 for a garage and $15 for a carport." she said. The proposed con­ dominiums that will be built on the west end of town by the old fire barn are said to cost as much as $86,000, she added. Alberts said she only knew of four of the 32 Greenfield Estate tenants who were mov­ ing to Middleville. Some tenants bought a house, some a trailer, and others have found other housing, she said. “I only hope they don't in­ crease our rent and that we can return to our apart­ ments." she said. Robison was unavailable for comment at press time, but in a previous interview he stated that MRD has management over 62 complexes throughout the state and in Texas. He also said. “We've had to go through this process before. There is always some con­ troversy at first, but when the work is complete people say the inconveinience of tem­ porary housing was worth it.” Some tenants of Greenfield Estates will temporarily relocate to the newly refurbished Thornapple Estates in Middleville during the refurbishing of Green field Estates. THERE SHOULD PBS show features special on taxes Many of the most common taxpayer quest ions will be answered on “Tax Break '87.” a two-hour telecast on Sunday. March I. from 2-4 p.m on Public BroadcaM Sta­ tion (PBSi Station WGVC. Channel 35 The show includes a seg­ ment for older Americans and another on the new tax legisla­ tion. including the require­ ment that all employees com­ plete the new Form W-4. Forms 1040. I040EZ and I040A will be discussed topically Information on which from you should file, the number of exemptions you are allowed and many more tips io help you prepare your 1986 lax return is also provided If viewers have additional tax questions follow ing the program, thev can call the IRS toll-free m 1 -800-424-1040. Monday through Fnday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. IN YOUR FUTURE Don’t be confused by the new Federal Tax Regulations! You have until April 15,1987 to open and contribute to your 1966 Individual Retirement Account and receive tax credits on your 1986 Federal Income Thx return. with offices in Caledonia and Dutton. MEMBER FD.IjC. Stop in soon and we'll tell you what your options are! �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 26. 1987 Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL Hello everyone, from Tuscon. Arizona* We flew here Feb. 17 from Grand Rapids Airport to visit with my nephew . Fred Opperman and wife Betty from Midland, who are spending the winter months here. They have cousins here at a park in Desert Pueblo on West Ajo way. We left Grand Rapids at 8.15 and headed for Min­ neapolis with a tour group, also headed for Tuscon We left Minneapolis on DC 7. again filled at 10:45 It was a beautiful trip. I had to wonder if we were moving at all We arrived at Tuscon at LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY 11:55. Fred was there to meet us. Out at the park we found Fred’s sister and husband. Norma and Bill Julian from Alpena. Ml They left for home Wednesday. Feb. 18. Now we are just sight seeing, eating and visiting Did you watch the U.S.A. pagenC We did here in Tuscon. Cheers for Miss Texas’ We took a w inding trail up a 600 foot mountain I didn't look out the side it's a long way down* We had lunch at Long John Silvers, just like ours at home. The weather here has been •cool, but beautiful and no snow. They did have some snow in January. the first snow in about 50 years that froze some of their plants and fruit. This is the land of cactii. huge. tall, flowering and thorny. We did some shopping. Now we re ready to go on a trip to Sonora Desert just a beautiful highlight of Tuscon. It s a beautiful trip on Gates Pass. I'm thankful we were on the inside pass. We re having fun and relaxing. We will be going to see the “Colossal Cave" a famous robbers' hideout on Friday, h's a safe, dry . naturally air conditioned ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN-CATHOLIC CHURCH Traditional Episcopal Service Using 1928 Prayer Book McCann Road in Irving Sunday Services................................................ 10:00 a.m. For further information call 948-2101 ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH West Main Street, Middleville FatKer Walter L. Spillane Sunday Mass... 11:00a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.’Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship..................... ..8.30 a.m. Sunday School.............................................................9 45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship..................................... 11:00 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor Rev. Cil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St The Church where everybody is somebody... and lesus Christ is Lord" 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 6 00 p m 7 00 p m Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Rev. Donald Heydens Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass....................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ............. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass..................................7:00 p.m. Sunday School... . ................. 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship.......„... ..... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8669 708 West Main Street 1000 am 1115 am 6 00 p m YOU ARE INVITED 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED b950 Cherry Valiev Avenue PHONE 891-8119 Wednesday. Feb. 25 - Hot turkey sandwich gravy, whip­ ped potatoes, green beans, marg . 2% milk, birthday cupcakes. Thursday. Feb. 26 - Sliced beef/mushroom gravy, scalloped potatoes, peas and carrots, dinner roll. marg.. 2% milk, fresh fruit Friday. Feb. 27 - Chicken stir fry. oriental vegs.. sliced harvard beets. cup rice, marg.. 2% milk, chocolate chip cookies. Monday. March 2 - BBQ pork, sweet potatoes, cole slaw, com bread, marg.. 2% milk, fresh citrus fruit. Tuesday, March 3 - Chicken Cacciatore w/sauce. italian mixed veg., asparagus, french bread, marg., variety cake. 2% milk. Events Wednesday, Feb. 25 Hastings -Sing al ong/Crafts/Sh opping Woodland -Cards/Games. Nashville-Quilting. Thursday, Feb. 26 HastingsCrafts/Bingo/Shopping Nashville -Bingo. Friday. Feb. 27 - HastingsPop Com. Woodland -Cards. Blood Pressure Middleville Open Munday, March 2 Hastings-Social Security/Crafts. MiddlevilleLansing Gilbert. Tuesday, March 3 Hastings-Puzzles. Nashville- Puzzles. Meals are available for those over 60 years of age, and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Congregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 3 p.m. one day in advance for reserva­ tions. Meals are served at: Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday, and Friday. Nashville Masonic Temple. Monday. Tuesday. Wednes day. Thursday & Friday. Delton - Faith United Methodist Church. Monday. Wednesday, and Thursday. Middleville-VFW Post. Monday. Wednesday. & Thursday. Woodland Eagles Club. Monday, Wednesday. & Friday. Home Delivered Meals are available at Extra Cost. Special Notice Middleville will hold a Blood Pressure Clinic on Wednesday. Feb. 25 at the VFW Post from 10:30 to 12 Come learn about “Hospice" A speaker will he at the Friendship Center as follows Hastings March 3 at 11 Middleville March 5 at 12 noon. Nashville March 10 at 12 noon Delton March 23, 12 noon Woodland March 27 at 12 noon Call Sun & News Classifieds Ph: 795-3345 KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS AMOCO FUEL OIL GAS I DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY dm. 926* CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. Ml 4*31* SELF-SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (616) 891-8196 FeMunng Amoco Prennor Dwaei LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............ 9:45 a m Sunday School...................................................... 11:10am Sunday Evening Service.........................................7:00p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade)...........Wed., 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting*Youth Fellowship.... Wed. 7:00 p.m Rev. Kenneth Vaught 891 -8028 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service HxV a.m. Church School <M5 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. Rev Wayne Kiel. Raster Rev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Castor Sheryl Baar Director of Christian Education Rogers group. We expect to visit some of the Missions and the swap fest on Saturday. Wish that you could be with us. Everything here is beautiful. Only there's no grass to mow . all stones and cement work. Barry Commission on Aging Schedule CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Morning Worship 1100am Sunday School 9 45 a m Sunday Evening Worship 6 00 p m All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 9.45 a m 1100am 9 30 a m Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Morning Worship Service Sunday School E vem ng Worship Service MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Rev. Cary Wiley Rev. Robert Gerke Rev William Dobson, Pastor M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Vic Kaleta, Asst. Pastor Sunday School............................................................. 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...................................11:00a.m. Sunday Evening Service...................................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........................................... 6:45p.m. Phone Wayland 7^2-2889 Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday 1 vening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE lobynnth and (always 72 degrees) a great spectacle of color. We expect to visit Nogales. Mexico next week and Tomb­ stone and Bisbee. Arizona. On Tuesday. Feb. 24 we will go to Triple C Ranch for dinner and see “Sons of the Pioneers" backed by a Roy |- F. James Budde, D.D.S. MM £ n James E. Reagan, D.D.S. I FAMILY DENTISTRY i New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... If you would like your church's Directory information listed call 795-3345 for more information. 795-9277 - MIDDLEVILLE — Insurance and Medicaid Accepted yxuAi.i.i.i.i.'.uxixixaa: �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 26. 1987 I Page 5 “Counselor Corner” by Bernie Weller Thomappie Kellogg Middle School Counselor Advice for dealing with the Attention Deficit Disorder The following article is taken from the pamphlet. “Coping With Your Inatten­ tive Child " written by Samuel J Nichamtn. M D and James Windell. MA Infant (Ages 0-1) • When there is excessive crying, wrap the baby snugly in a blanket The secure feel­ ing this produces may help to reduce crying Don’t worry about “spoiling” the baby; holding and comforting will help the infant feel more secure • Feedings should be slowly given with frequent interrup­ tions for burping and should not last longer than 30 minutes. • During the first three months of life, contact with strangers should be limited. This can reduce the possibility of exposure to infection and over-stimulaton. • Be patient with the ovcractive six month old. The baby may resist attempts to be fed by spoon, for instance Changes in the feeding routine or the consistency of foods may be resented leading to refusal of foods. Toys such as rattles and mobiles can be useful to distract the baby dur- and family routines. Many children adjust quite well to the rules and restric­ tions they encounter at this age. Yet. the A D D. child may meet these new challenges with irrespresible hostility , obstinancy and ag­ gression. The ADD. preschooler may exhibit temper tantrums, impulsive behavior, fighting, and disobedience. The inability to accept the word “no" or other obsti nancies causes the youngster to be labelled as a child going through the “ter­ rible twos or threes.” The misbehaviors indicative of A D D., however, should The Toddler and Preschool not be passed over as a “phase” which the child will Child The chief requirement for soon outgrow. Mans such proper parenting during the children don't “’outgrow” this preschool years is preserving phase. Some believe these soone’s “cool”. These are the called developmental stages in years when baby grows into a fact represent forerunners for young person who must learn the A.D.D. condition. Next week: Advice For to deal with society’s demands for conformity in terms of Dealing With The Attention schedules, manners, health re­ Deficit Disorder Toddler quirements. siblings' rights (Ages 2-3) ing periods of resistance or when behavior is inappropriate • For help in calmng a baby’s fretfulness or sleep problems, a doctor may con­ sider prescribing, on a tem­ porary basis, a mild sedative such as Benadryl. • To prevent parents from becoming depressed or rejec­ ting a difficult baby, plan free time. This should be done on a daily basis if possible. Find a resonsible babysitter or share babysitting time with another mother so as to have needed relief from the intense demands of parenting. Thornapple Kellogg West & McFall Flein. Lunch Menu Monday. March 2 Mighty Lunch in a box. hamburger or BETTY’S Beauty Saion Phone 795-9062 A Iso Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1 w Mile E of Whitneyille On Feb. 12. the Lowell. Caledonia. Thornapple Kellogg Community Educa­ cheeseburger/bun, french fries, condiments, fruit, raisins. Tuesday, March 3 Spanish franks, buttered noodles, buttered com. fruit or ice cream. Wednesday, Feb. 4 Chili or chicken noodle soup, veggie stix, sand., fruit. Thursday , March 5 West, Pizza, fruit, buttered carrots. McFall, Com dogs, french fries, peas, fruit. Friday , March 6 McFall, Pizza, fruit, but­ tered carrots West, Com dog, french fries, peas, fruit. Hot dog available every day. milk served at every meal. Caledonia Elementary Lunch Menu March 2-6 Monday. March 2 Tacos, french fries, com. goober, milk Tuesday, March 3 Barbecues, bread/butter. veg. sticks, applesauce cake, milk Wednesday, March 4 Ham Cheese bun. chips, mixed veg., fruit, milk. Thursday, March 5 Meat gravy potatoes. green beans, jello, milk. Friday, March 6 Macaroni/cheese. bread butter, peas, apple cnsp. milk Retail or Office Space for Rent 500 square feet located at 104 N. High St., Downtown Middleville. Next to the Hair We Are Beauty Shop. at When Thomappie Kellogg High School Freshman Basketball Coach Monty Munjoy married Laura Roberts of Belmont on Valen­ tine’s Day. his team came up with an extra play of their own to decorating his car with signs, old basketballs and gym shoes. Participating in the fun were players Chip Baughman. Cor­ ey Dean. Dave Kaechele. Steve Miner. Brian Olczak and Dan Verlinde and statisti­ cian Tad Thatcher. But the best gift they gave him was their 13th victory on Friday the 13th over Kellogsville by 13 points. Coach Monty Monjoy and his new wife Laura survey the “damages." Valentine Party a success School Menus Thornapple Kellogg High School & Middle School Monday, March 2 - Smoked Turkey/bun. w/wo cheese, mixed vegetable, plums or pears, milk. Tuesday , March 3 Pizza, baked beans or salad, fruit cocktail, milk. Wednesday, March 4 Fish Square w/tartar sauce, mashed potatoe. w/parsley butter, peas, peaches, sand­ wich. milk. Thursday, March 5 Chili, crackers/cheese. carrot/celery. fruit, sandwiches, milk Friday. March 6 H.S. - No Lunch. Middle cheeseburg. com. pears or ice cream. A lucky Friday the 13th Call Dr. Newmyer 795-7096 for further information tion consortium held a Valen­ tine part) for area senior citizens. The party held in the Middleville Community Hall was well received. The 86 people who attended the party were entertained by Marla Royce, a harpist with the Grand Rapids Symphony. Ms. Royce entertained with musical selections and inform­ eci the group of the techniques used with this particular instrument. A couple of games were played and refreshments were served. If you would like to join in the activities for older adults call the Community Education office of the school located closest to you. The Lowell of­ fice number is 897-8434, Caledonia's office number is 891-8117 and the Middleville office number is 795-3397. Community Education teachers needed The Caledonia Community Education office offers after school enrichment classes on a periodic basis It has happen­ ed that some classes had to be cancelled due to lack of teachers. We’ve been inform­ ed that they’d be happy to welcome parents to leach after-school enrichment. Some of the offerings are an. creative writing, sports ac­ tivities. cooking, callgraphy. woodworking, and others Classes normally run once a week for one hour and 15 minutes New ideas for classes, especially if someone would be willing to teach them, are welcome Rather than see a class or classes cancelled due to the lack of a teacher, the com munity ed department would like io form a listing of parents to call if they need so­ meone If you have skills or talents you’d consider sharing with children, please call your schools P T O Decoraring the Munjoy's truck are (standing from left) Phyliss Miner, Dan Verlinde, Steve Miner, David Kaechele, Chip Baughman, Corey Dean and (seated) Brian Olczak. Scouts celebrate 77th anniversary A parade of flags opened the festivities when Boy Scout Troop 105 and Cub Scout Pack 3065 celebrated the 77th anniversary of Scouting with a potluck banquet last Thursday evening at West Elementary School. After an invocation by Rev Gary Wiley, more than 200 people sat down to meatballs and chicken wings furnished by the two groups, and a wide assortment of other dishes provided by the parents. After dinner entertainment was pro­ vided by members of the Hastings Karate Club with narration by Ben Hawkins, who is also a scout. A candllighting ceremony built around the scout law was presented by the members of troop 105. Cub Scout awards were presented by Cubmaster Larry Stolsonburg w uh an assist from Lions Club Presi­ dent Kit Roon, representing the sponsoring organization Scoutmaster Chuck Baughinan presented awards to the Scouts of troop 105 The final ceremony was a candle ceremony w ith one boy from each rank of the entire Scout program represented, from first grade Tiger Cub through Eagle Scout. The Scout Benediction closed the evening Any boy interested in join­ ing any of the three scout pro­ grams is welcome at anytime. Tiger cubs are first graders. Cub Scouts cover second through fifth grades, and Boy Scouts consists mostly of sixth graders and up, or 11-yearolds. If a boy has been a registered scout and is new to an area he may be transferred to one of the local groups easi­ ly. More information can be obtained by calling Scout­ master Chuck Baughman at 795-7373. �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 26. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST It doesn't seem possible that February is almost over. Is the whole year going to go this fast? Mr. Ernest Shook had his appendix out Monday after­ noon. Here's hoping he feels better soon I hoped our coaches would have beaten the Detroit Lions in last Thursday night's basketball game, but the Lions won. It was for a good cause and everyone had fun. Better luck next time A friend of Shirley Soests’. Shannon Dykstra, spent Fri­ day night and Saturday at Shirley's house. I think they were practicing for Tuesday night’s roller skating party. Hope the weather cooperates so they can go. Mrs Buikcma enjoyed her heart tree and other Valentine goodies but she stepped in. I apologize to all concerned. My camera takes wider pic­ tures then the view finder shows. Did you give a pint of blood lately? Hats off to those who gave on a regular basts like David H. Hahnke who recent­ ly reached the two-gallon mark at the Grand Valley Bkxid Bank Congratulations' Mr and Mrs. Bill Meyer of Hastings, formerly from Caledonia, observed their golden wedding anniversary on February 19 and will be having an Open House in honor of the occasion on March 1 from 3 p.m to 5 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings No gifts please Congratulations Here’s hop­ ing Bill and Harriet many more happy years ahead Mr and Mrs. Lyle Stauffer celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary last Friday night dining out with Mr. and Mrs. Becker On Saturday after­ Gun Lake Family Medicine and After Hours Clinic 12850 Chief Noonday Rd., Wayland, Ml Phone 792-6243 Hours. Mon Sat 9 a m to 8 p.m ; Sun. 10-5 Appointments Taken - X-Rays ■ Lab John Lemke D.O., Family Practice Gary L. Doublestein, D.O., Professional or Retail Space for Lease jg^ivEL^SST 792-9133 ,r rmrrr’wrrr'-'T^^ Dr. Michael G. David Announces office hours for the PRACTICE of PODIATRY Medical & surgical treatment of the foot Located within the Gun Lake Family Medicine Bldg. 12850 Chief Noonday Rd . Wayland at Gun Lake Gall 792-6243 for Appointment J. SERINI, D.O. and A. COATES, D.O. Now accepting patients for GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE Stomach, intestine & liver disease Located at 12850 Chief Noonday Rd. Fridays (only by appt.) • Ph. 1-806-331-7354 Insurance only (no charge to patients) Ll noon they attended two basketball games in Otsego, watching their two grand­ children play. They enjoyed dinner w ith family and fnends in Kalamazoo that evening. A belated Happy Birthday to bud Kaechele who celebrated his birthday last week Hope your cold is better Mr. and Mrs Hugh Kegerreis have returned from a bus tour to Florida. They got to see many interesting things and enjoyed the time spent in St. Petersburg with the Caledonia bunch down there. They also ran into their cousins. Mr. and Mrs. Orval Allen, in St. Augustin. Sounds like they had a ball despite the colds everyone caught Mr and Mrs Art Soest called on the Richard Soest family Friday afternoon. Sunday. Mr and Mrs. Hugh Kegerreis called on Mrs. Wilma Jahnke and hap­ pily reported that she’s getting along fairly well after her re­ cent knee surgery. George. Gmnie and Sarah Craddock were Sunday dinner guests of the Richard Soests. George and Rich enjoyed a short walk with Hairy (our muddy dog) and the girls en­ joyed playing with each others toys. Sarah has a new pair of ice skates and can’t wait to try them Debbie and Shirley had been waiting for their chance to try their skates, too Tim and Dean a Craddock stopped on their way home from Kalamazoo where they had seen the truck pulls We hadn’t seen them since last summer so we did some fast talking to catch up. Caledonia Elementary School held their annual Arts. Crafts, and Science Fair this Monday. Meet Mr. Myers’’! You are invited to stop in and say “hello” to our new superintendent. Bob Myers, from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17 at the Board Office. Main Street, Caledonia Mark your calendars. March 21 is Family Fun Day at Caledonia Elementary School. There will be clowns, wagon rides, an ice cream sundae shoppe, a raffle, and much more. It’s fun for all ages. Caledonia Elementary School has been collecting Campbell’s soup labels. Go through your cupboards now! Friday. Feb. 27 is this years deadline. If you didn’t know they saved Campbell’s labels save them now and give the school a head start in the fall. They have also been collec­ ting D&W sales receipts. Girl Scout Troop 201 is sponsoring an Easter Food Drive to benefit the Icoal area. A drop off box will be located at Caledonia Elementary School from Feb. 23 to March 27. Please help our Girl Scouts help others. Do you have a youngster between the age of seven (or in first grade) or 15 years oid who's interested in signing up for the 1987 summer baseball softball season. If so. you can get your registration forms rxm from your school's office or from the Caledonia Com­ munity Education office The fee is SI5 per player with a $30 family limit Congratulations to Caledonia's Wrestling team They’re District Champs. Seven out of 13 will go on to (he Regional* We wish you all the best of luck A special Hi! to the Caledonia Residents in Honda and Arizona Don’t pack to come home yet. The weather has really been great this winter but there were a few flurries Sunday . Vera Shook is back to Luther Village and is doing supper. Welcome home Veva. The Top O Morning Circle will hold their next meeting at Lois Drayton’s home at 9:30 a m. March 17. The day apart session is Tuesday. March 10 in Middleville. Don’t forget to let Lois know so we can get registrations in by March 4. Thelma Gehl said ‘Thanks to everyone” for helping with the A.L.S. "Lou Gehrig’s” disease support group The D&W cash register slips are gratefully accepted for buy ing equipment for A L.S. pa­ tients. It’s great the way folks are getting involved with this project. Many thanks!! Perhaps some of you may not know that drinking soft (salinated) water is a no-no. It has been known to disorien­ tate people. They may become a walking zombie, so to speak, and one may wonder whats happening to them. This is a serious problem. Mr Robert Pitt was hospitalized last week for surgery . He is now home again. Our best wishes to him. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jenson enjoyed a trip to Las Vegas. They stayed at “Circus Cir­ cus” Hotel and attended the construction workers convention. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry (Jan) Simpson enjoyed a week visiting Terry’s brother down in Florida. On Saturday (Valentine's Day) Mrs. Marguerite Oosterhouse’s Family daughter Marcia Gehl and 15 of Marguerite’s grandchildren nieces and nephews, treated her to lunch at Bill Knapp's to celebrate her birthday . It was a pleasant surprise. The new restaurant at Caledonia Mall is called “Howarda’s Country Kit­ chen”. Larry and Marcia Gehl said the food was ex­ cellent. I understand the owners also own a fox farm South of Caledonia. A suggestion! Hug somebody. Love is a lot like jam! When you spread it around, you usually end up getting some on yourself. The Ralph Gehls and Harold Miller enjoyed a ham dinner Sunday, Feb. 15 with the David Fleischmann family. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wright on the birth of a new son. His name is Brandon, born about six weeks ago. We are sorry to hear Mr. Don Stauffer came down with hepatites. Our best wishes to him. I understand he was hospitalized for a time. David and Sue Fleischmann drove to Saginaw on Satur­ day. David attended a meeting to plan the summer Union Convention. The children stayed with their grand­ parents. the Ralph Gehls and Jim and Bob Gehl also. Jim bought a new movie camera and he let Lucas film the 10-year-olds' basketball. Jessica and Julie played in the game. The Caledonia firemen and their wives held their annual venison dinner Saturday, at the American Legion Hall in Caledonia The kitchen and halls and bathroom have undergone a new paint job by Legion members American Legion Auxiliary members. Others who flew to Las Vegas last weekend to attend the construction worker's convention were Jim Beuschel. Bill Neil, Tom and Manin and Monte Tolan. Tom Trutsch, Tom and Vince Fischer. Darwin and Bruce Rogers left on Monday Hope it was a profitable week. Wenger elected to Countrymark board Robert Wenger will serve o three-yeor term on Countymark, Inc.'s Board of Directors. Robert Wenger of Mid­ dleville. was one of four men elected to three-year terms to the Countrymark. Inc., Board of Directors at the cooperative’s annual meeting held on Feb. 4 at the Toledo Masonic Auditorium. Wenger, with his grown family, farms 1.000 acres and runs a dairy operation in Mid dleville. He is president of Caledonia Farmers Elevator Company. Caledonia, and had served on Agra Land’s board of directors. Countrymark purchased the assets of Lansing-based farmer cooperative Agra Land in Oc­ tober 1985. Clark Boatman, of Lindsey, Ohio, was reelected for a se­ cond term Others elected were Dan Walski of Wixxivillc. Ohio, and Timothy Claypool of luincastcr, Ohio. Country mark, Inc.’s board of directors consists of 12 members who arc farmers or cooperative managers They are responsible for establishing policy for the regional cooperative which serves Ohio, Michigan and part of Indiana through a system of 160 locally-owned and locally-governed member cooperatives. Raising a street-smart child On Sunday, March 8, at 10 p.m. on HBO Channel 5 (Caledonia Cablevision), a special program will be aired. “How To Raise A StreetSmart Child” will tell you how to help your children pro­ tect themselves against the possibility of sexual abuse, kidnapping, and assault. With the help of law enforcement and child abuse experts, Daniel J. Travanti will outline sample rules that will help you keep your children safe. Does your child know: How to behave toward a "stranger?” His or her full name, address, and phone number? How to say “no” to adults? How to dial "911 ” or ”0” to ask for help? The dif­ ference between “good touch” and “bad touch?” A secret code word that only you share? For times of additional showings of the special, call Caledonia Cablevision at 891 1366. Pat Rogers, Peg Beuschel and Marica Belson have returned from a week’s trip to Owhuy, Hawaii. They had a great trip. They took a tour to one of the other islands also. The Soest girls have been participating in the February Prayer and Self Denial pro­ gram with the Caledonia United Methodist Women. We’ve found ourselves doing some interesting things to count our blessings. One day we counted doors, another day windows. One day we counted light bulbs and shoes. One week we counted all the items we purchased in one week We even keep track of how many times we opened the refrigerator But we sur­ vived and had fun in the pro­ cess. This week we’ll count toys, sports equipment and loaves of bread A token donation for each item counted goes to the needy through the church, happy counting. RF/MKK BROKERS 9790 Cherry Valley 891-9219 Ready to buy a new home or sell your present home? Can LU WARD 795-3723 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 26. 1987 / Page 7 Former Caledonia star, is now a Spartan standout I ANTECKI’S Income Tax Service 528 Main Caledonia 891-9401 Long Forms $1500 Continued on page 8 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Marty Kermeen — March 9 — From the Baerman’s - r ♦ •- Kris Emerson (41). former Caledonia cage star, looks for an opening against Minnesota. Michigan State s Kris Emerson scores a bosket against Michigan. herself stealing the ball and taking the opponent "out of her game" In her mind. Emerson visualizes herself and the opponent going one on-one and sees herself emerging the victor. She pushes herself almost mercilessly, mentally reduc­ ing a team sport to a player-to­ player confrontation, always working to be better, stronger or faster than her opp»>nen( "She pushes herself as hard as she can push herself every practice and every game." Langeland said. And she docs it day in and day out and I've seen it for four years now.' Glass, who is now Caledonia's new girls' varsity basketball coach, described Emerson as "real hard on herself, a real determined type fuel "Kris has that extra drive that most athletes don’t have." former MSU team­ mate Rebecca Glass slid "She sets personal goals and does w hates er it takes to reach them " Coach Langeland described Emerson as a “selfmotivator. ‘She just has a desire to be the best that she can be. better than anybody else I've ever coached." said Langeland, who is in her 11 th year of coaching at MSU. Because the game of basket ball demands mental as well as physical strength. Emerson said she starts to plan her strategies the night before a game while "trying to get to sleep." While preparing mentally for a game, she pictures by Dalin Clark Kristen Emerson s basket­ ball debut as a member of the Caledonia Junior High School eighth-grade team left her with a sinking feeling. "I remember my very first game." Emerson said "I missed about five right handed layups. I was really mad at myself and 1 thought I wasn’t gonna be very good. " Her career, however, changed drastically over the next couple of seasons Emer son. 21. a 1983 graduate of Caledonia High School, was a starter on the varsity team before the end of her freshman year. And after leaving her name in all the Caledonia basketball record books, she tumped directly to the Big Ten. Emerson, now in her senior season at Michigan State, is the lone captain of the 13 member 1986-87 Spartan women's varsity basketball team The position of captain is a team-elected honor and Emerson had been one of the tri captains as a junior. The 5-foot-10 inch forward with short dark hair and quick smile is no stranger to the MSU record book She has started every game in her outstanding four year Spartan career She recently broke the Michigan State career scoring record of 1.189 points, held by Mary Kay Itnyre. who played from 1977-80, as well as the rebound record. 859. that was held by Jackie Carter. 1979-83. Emerson has been a basket­ ball player since her elemen­ tary school days. Her dad originally taught her to play and she attended her first basketball camp the summer before she entered the fourth grade. Since then, she’s been working to be the best. Besides learning the three R s at Caledonia High, Emer­ son developed fundamentally sound basketball skills under the direction of the late Caledonia coach Paul Peter­ man. During her Fighting Scout career. Emerson earned all-conference, all-league, all­ area, and all-state honors. "1 got great coaching and we had a lot of fun and we had a lot of wins." Emerson said. "I came into college wellprepared " Michigan State University head coach Karen Langeland agreed "Kris never had an adjust­ ment period.'’ Langeland sad. "She came in and played well right from the very beginning and therefore started and never looked back" in addition to countless hours of practice. Emerson did plenty of other preparatory work on her way to the lop When she was younger, for instance, she read How To" basketball books until they all Parted to sound the same She still learns by watching others play and admits to idolizing NBA players "1 copy them.” she said, smiling shyly. 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ALTO phone 868-6026 HOURS Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 noon / �Page 8 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 26. 1987 Caledonia wrestlers win districts Jim Maxim of Caledonia has two full time jobs - one as a legal administrator at the firm of Sprite &. Andersen. P C. and the other as head coach of the Caledonia Wrestling team A/K/A C.W.T. Respected, personal service is the No. I goal at both of his jobs. Respected and personal ser­ vice is what the C.W.T gave Caledonia as it won its “First Ever" Class B District Championship Caledonia had I47.5 and complete team effort as it edg­ ed out Lowell at one of the toughest Districts in the .Slate of Michigan One of the many tough weight classes was the 98 lb division Rich I.intcmuth and his 31-5 record found himself seeded 6th Rich pinned his first opponent in I 40 only to place the No. 3 seeded wrestler Rich responded and won the match 12-IO only to face the No 2 seeded wrestler, losing by a close 8-7 decision Rich then came on even stronger as he pinned Zac Hunter of Portland in the second period for a 3rd place finish and a ticket to the Regionals Brent Burns also placed 3rd Brent won his first match 7-0 over Antonucc of Catholic Central Brent then beat Mark Ching of West Catholic III Brent then flew out as he lost a close 4-2 decision to John Hcacock of Unveil In Brent's final match, he won 6-4 At 112, Mat Burns placed 2nd with a 7-5 loss to Roclofs of Wyoming Park Matt pinn cd PiggiHt of Ionia and Dykstra of Zeeland in a total of 1:20. In his first. Mat ad vanced to the finals with a 4-2 decision over injured Brent of Lowell. Captain Keith Tubergen picked up his 100th career win during Saturdays captivity as be powered his way to w in the Class B Championship Medal and 119 lbs Keith beat Mark Graves of West Catholic 14-4 his first match Keith then pin­ ned Andy Ooms of G R Christian and decisioned Keith Russell of Lakewood to advance to the Championship round. The 119 lb. Division turned out to be another one of the toughest weight classes as Lee Antnz of Hudsonville (3rd place state finisher last year) and other respected wrestlers ended up being entered in it. Antinz ended up placing 4th. Tubergen won the championship match with a 9-2 decision for his 101 career win. Jim Anderson wrestled in the place of Mike Kidder at 126 Jim won his first match with a pin in 59 seconds over Mike Kefkcp of Portland. Because of the unlucky draw Andersen then meet the No. I seeded wrestler his next match. This was against Brian Cooley, a well liked and respected wrestler from Mid­ dleville Cooley and Andersen discussed the match out for a total time of 3:49 seconds before Brian pinned Jim. Jim once again picked up valuable team points for Caledonia. At 132 Troy Shane was seeded 2nd and placed se­ cond. Troy beat Zimmerman of Lowell 7-2. pinned Hilton of Lakewood in 52 to ad­ vance to the semi finals They then pinned Kerwin of E.G.R in I 48 to source to the cham­ pionship round. Troy was winning the match 3-0 and then late in the third lost the match by 2 points to the No. I seed At 138 Mark Oliver gave it a try and lost a close match to Andy Thomas of Lakewood. At 145 Roger Wood ad­ vanced his record to 44-0 by winning the championstvp match over Nauta of Lowell with a fall in 1:22. Roger pin­ ned Kate of E.G.R. in 1:47. Bosch of Hud Unity Christian in 4:20 and Brenner of FHN 7-2. Roger picked up the most team points for Caledonia At 155 Peter Crumback also picked up 4 team points for Caledonia by taking his oppo­ nent in a “Rat Tail' match. Pete wrestled at 155 as Cap­ tain Mark Rittenger moved up to the vacant 185 lb. class for the better of the team. At 198 Scott Gnass had a bye his first round and had to win his next match Scott meet Fortuna of Catholic Central, a five grappler. and pinned him Andy Thomos (left) of Lakewood bottles Mark Olivet of Caledonia in last weekend's district tourney won by the Fighting Scots. Oliver won this match 7-2. in 1:32. Scott then pinned Corey Stamas. the No. 2 seed his next match. Scott pinned Stamas in 3:40 to advance to the championship and a “ticket to Regionals” Scott Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Your Lawn Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) Middleville Bob Klinge ■W® 795-7647 “ “turned it on" and pinned Rich McColl of E G R in 4:41 to pick up 4 valuable team points for Caledonia Mike is a Junior and is already looking forward to next year Caledonia JVs split pair, defeat Wayland The Caledonia Junior Var­ sity Baskehall team split a pair of home games last week. They defeated Wayland 77-65 in the team's highest offensive outburst of the season last Tuesday . Rick Dunn led the Scots with 31 points, a career high. Dunn leads the team in scoring with a 14 point average. Dai Wessman added 16 points to the victory. Last Friday. Wessman played scoring star with 27 points in a losing effort Trojan JV wrestlers open season On Saturday. Feb. 14. the Middleville Jr High Wrestl ing Team offically opened their 1987 season with a vic­ tory at their own invitational tournament. The teams finished in the following order: Middleville. Kenown Hills, Allendale, Wayland. Comstock Park. TK (Middleville's Second Team) and Byron Center. Place winners for Mid­ More deer were taken in Michgan by hunters during 1986 than at any other time in the history of Michigan deer hunting, says the Department of Natural Resources. The preliminary estimate of nearly a quarter of a million • deer (244.000) was the highes since records have been kept. This estimate included 46.500 deer taken during the archery deer hunting season, 192,000 dunng the regular firearm season, and 5.500 taken dur ing the muzzleloading hunting season Locally. John Lerg of the DNR Plainwell office said his department s goal was to take two deer per square mile of Bam County or close to 1.000 deer “We didn’t achieve that, but we came dose. ' said Lerg, who said the buxk take w as estimated to be up 10 per­ cent w hik the antlerless deer take rose almost 15 percent. Lerg said rhe kill did not cut the deer herd in mid­ Michigan "We are gening to the point where we are checking the herd.” he said Lerg said the rapidly rising herd combined with the mild winter has helped deer against Godwin. Wessman also added 10 rebounds and 5 assists in his fine all-around effort. Andrew McGuckin ad ded 12 points as the Scots fought to the bitter end God win came out of this run-and gun affair 62-59. A great im­ provement has been shown by the Caledonia team as the numbers this fall and winter despite the liberalized deer hunting regulations. Statewide, hunters spent almost 10 million hunter days pursuing deer in 1986. Deer hunting recreation increased about 10 percent for bowhun­ ting to 3.8 million hunter days. The DNR estimated the ar­ chery season drew 232,000 hunters, the firearm season 725,000 and the muzzleloading season 58,000 for a total of 800.000 hunters. Contributions needed for wrestling tourney The Athletic Department and Booster Club will be con­ tacting all parents of athletes to help contribute items for the State Wrestling Touma ment to be held on March 6 and 7. If you have any ques­ tions. call Mr Page at 795-3394 Call 795-3345 lor CLASSIFIEDS! season has progressed Earlier, at Godwin, the Scots were defeated by 20 points The improvement can be at tributed to two specific areas, defensive intensity and an im­ proved fast break Win. lose or draw, the Caledonia Junior Varsity has become an ex citing team to watch. Emerson, continued from page 7 dleville's teams include: 1st Zach Curths. Jim Freeman. Rawbin Wood. Dave Lehman and Jason Rogers. 2nd - Chad Sitzer. Kirk Scheib. Chad Phillips, Brian Appell. Shawn Hayward, and Fred Fox. 3rd Corey Webster, Tim Cor­ rigan. Tub Marble, John Stayton. Vernon DeWitt and Dave VanTil. 4th - Bill Thompson. Jason Carpenter and Jeff Lehman. Deer kill figures up statewide, locally Jody Tyner of Middleville wrestles in lost Saturday s district wrestling tournament at Lakewood. then meet the No. I seed and wrestled but lost a fine match by a Decision. At Heavyweight Mike Dragoo was down 10-2 late in the third period when he Kristen Emerson of player.” Langeland called Emerson "intense, a tremen­ dous hard worker.” But Emerson said, “I don't think I’m that good. So­ meone's always better and I’ve gotta try to beat them .” Even though the MSU senior has been shooting hoops since the fourth grade, she’s never experienced the burnout factor that is com­ mon, especially among her peers. When she gets depress­ ed or feels that she isn’t play­ ing well, she goes to practice earlier or goes to the coaches for pointers. “I’ve never really wanted to quit and go home and forget n because I love the game too much.” she admitted "I like to be the first one in the gym and the Iasi one to leave--especially before games -the first one to get taped, the first one to get out there.' Emerson said During the season, the team practices from two to three hours each day, six days a week Between practices, games, classes, studying and sleeping, there isn’t much time left for a social life, Emerson admitted During the off-season the players continue to run to stay in shape They usually get together two or three times a week to play ball tor tun rather than for the green and white. Back when she was making her college choice, the green and white may have made Emerson’s parents see red. Avid University of Michigan fans encouraged their daughter to go blue, but for many reasons, Kristen wanted to be a Spartan And once her decision was final, her family supported her with full strength. Now they follow the team’s every basket. “Her family is at every game and her parents are on every road-trip that we make.” luingcland said The Emersons aren’t the only Caledonia fans that follow the Spartan women firsthand. “The whole community is great--they're still really sup­ portive,” Emerson said When asked if she had any advice for the basketball stars of the future, Emerson said, “Once the season gets over with, don’t just put your shoes away and forget ’em. You've gotta work on the fundamen tals,” she advised. “Don’t work on. like, fancy things Those can come later. You know, I work on those stupid fancy things, but I would never use ’em in a game Just work <xi things that will make you a fundamentally sound player Stick to the basics ” Emerson said that after col­ lege, she looks fixward to the possibility of playing profes­ sional basketball overseas, and would eventually like to coach. But there are more im­ mediate goals to be fulfilled at this point, one of which is to score 1,000 points in Big Ten competition Another goal is to play consistently and lead her team to a successful season "I’d like to keep playing and always be near it.” she said �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 26. 1987 I Page 9 Middleville hangs onto first with 87-78 overtime win It was a case of living by the free throw and almost dying by the free throw for Mid­ dleville’s basketball team last Friday. After blowing a 12-point fourth quarter lead because they couldn’t buy a free throw, the Trojans sank 11-of- 12 charity tosses in overtime to knock off Caledonia 87-78 and remain all alone atop O-K Blue standings. Thornapple Kellogg is now 15-2 overall and 11-1 in the league. The Trojans are a half game ahead of Hamilton. 1, 10which nipped Byron Center 57-53 on Friday. Middleville led 56-44 at the end of three quarters, but had its problems at the line over Bowling League RESULTS From area bowlers— Thirsty Nite Mens Quinns Sports 21-7. Villa Bakery 20-6. Formula Real Estate 17-11. Half legal 17-11, Four Bangers 15-13. Pabst 14 14. WFC 14-14. The New Guys 13-15, Pick One II 17. American Homccraftors 10-18, Scouters “65” 8-20. SCH 8-20. High Game and Series M Lesick 201-557. J. Usborne 202-556. J. Kopenski 235-554. R. Zoll 222 543. L. Savedge 202-537. J. Nichols 527. N. Gardener 501. J. Conner 500. Bow lerettes Feb. 10 Hastings City Bank 24-12. Monarch 23-13. American Redecoration 20-16, Village Beauty Nook 17-19. Phil’s Pizzeria 14-22, Seif & Son’s 10-26. High Series - V. Gillispie A M VanPolen 510, B. Taylor 489, C. Sinke & D. Levett 475. P. Rogers 470. E. Brodock & D. Skinner 465. High Games - M. Van­ Polen 214. T. Cooley 198. B Taylor 190. P Rogers & V. Gillispie 178. W. Huss 175. Wolverine League Village Grocery 24 Vi-15 4, Purdum Construction 23*6-16 Caledonia Oil 23-17. Gun Lake Inn 22-18. Middleville Tool & Die 20Vi-l9Vi. GAL Remodeling I8M?-21^, Phill’s Pizzeria 18-22, Harrison True Value Hdw and Manne 17-23, Sav Mor 17-23. Hastings City Bank 16-24 High Games - M Oaks 215. H McCulligh 211, M Codes 200. High Series-M Oaks 558. P Donker 541 M Cooley 540. R Soldivar 536. Holv Family Couples Harig-Stawick 22-6. Sandford-Yoesting 17-11. Pickard-Russell 16-12. Aldrich-Benedict 13-15. Andrusiak-Behz 13-15. Aldrich-Russell-Brown 16, 12Gipe-Haney 11-17, Austhof-Rich 8-20. Women’s High Game fourth quarter problems his team looked sharp “Through three quarters I was very satisfied." said Pranger. “Other than the free throws in the fourth quarter, we handled their press and played good defense The game was tied 18-18 after one penod. but Mid­ dleville climbed into a 37-30 halftime lead. The Trojans upped that to 56-44 as the fourth period opened before Caledonia stormed back. For the game Middleville finished 29-of-45 from the line as opposed to 16-of-24 for the Fighting Scots. Mid­ dleville shot a highly accep­ table 48 percent (29-of-60) from the field. Doug Fox led the Trojans with 20 points and added 10 rebounds Sprague finished with 13 points. Tim Mesecar had 12 points and 15 re­ bounds. and Randy Stickney chipped in 11 points Kurt Henry played his finest game of the year for the Tro­ jans with 14 points, 6 steals. 9 rebounds and 5 assists Mike Walker led Caledonia with 29 markers. Pranger said he wasn't sur­ prised with the inspired play of the Scots even though they are long out of the O-K Blue title picture. “They’re not a bad club at all.” said Pranger. “It’s a big Hdcp. - E. Hang 251. rivalry. There is always a big Women’s High Series crowd and the kids know each Hdcp. - M Pickard 691. other and it’s always a highly Men's High Game Hdcp. competitive game." A. Stawick 298 The Trojans play at Grand Men’s High Series Hdcp. Rapids Baptist tonight and at A. Stawick 762. Wyoming Lee on Friday. the final eight minutes. The Trojans hit only 10-of-20 at­ tempts and were outscored 28-16 as Caledonia tied the score at 72-72 Caledonia even led by three late in the game before the Trojans’ Ross Sprague sank four free throws in the last 30 seconds including two with six seconds to go to send the game into OT The Trojans regained their free throw touch in the three minute overtime After scor­ ing the first two field goals of the period to go up 76-72. Middleville proceeded to can ll-of-12 free throws in the overtime session to outlast the Fighting Scots 87-78. Middleville coach Skip Pranger said other than the Early Risers Meat Balls 22-6. Pin Pointers 19-9, Happy Strikers 15. 13Farmetts 12-16. Our Village General 1 1-15, Weebles 8-20. High Game - G. Hull 176. K. Bcrgakker 176. W. Schut 167, M. VanHouten 166. M. Bierens 163. High Series - J. Jamison 459. W Schut 455. M. Bierens 451, M. VanHouten 440. K. Bergakker 439. J. Bush 439. Bowlerettes Feb.17 Hastings City Bank 27-13, Monarch 24-16, American Redecoration 23-17. Village Beauty Nook 21-19. Phil’s Pizzeria 15-25. Seif & Sons 10-30. High Series - D. Blough 514, B Kimmel 507. D. Skin­ ner 504. T. Coolev 496. L. Riva & C Haight 495 High Games - D. Skinner 218. V Gillispie 216. T. Cooley 197, B Kimmel 191. D Blough A D. Levett 190. Thursday Night Classic Task 20-8. Doug’s Auto Service 18 ^-9 fc. Seif & Sons Chevrolet 18-10. Garbow Real Estate 17-11, Gavin Chevrolet & Buick 16-12, Good Pal Farms 16-12. Brog's 16-12, Mar Poss 16-12, Simpson Industries 14Vvl3*6. Robertson Plumb­ ing A Hing 13^-14V*. Cascade Home Improvement 16. 12Middle Villa 11-17, Geuke's Meat Market 11-17. Northern Equipment 11-17. Bender s Service 7-21. Thor­ napple Kitchen 6Mr21 Mi High Games - N Haight 247. R Palmer 222. P Datema J Vandenburg 219. D Thtss 218. D Stauffer 211 High Series - J Freeman 596. D Thtss 588. P Datema 583. D Mugndge 554 Middleville's Ross Sprague (30) shoots over a Caledonia player in the Trojans’ overtime win last Friday. TK varsity volleyball team takes Caledonia The Middleville varsity volleyball team beat Caledonia 15-11, 15-12. Leading Middleville in Assists were Trena Yonkers 7. Leading Middleville in Aces were Pam Eaglen 4. Leading the lady Trojans in kills were Heather Hannapel 5 while Trena Yonkers led in blocks with 2. Coach Cheri Ritz said of the game, ”Not one of our better performances, but the team stuck together and came up with a slash in the win col­ umn. Pam Eaglen has a good all-around game, serving tough. 11 in a row, taking us from 1 to 12.” Trena Yonkers (1) of Middleville sets up a shot. Trojan volleyballers beat Lee, Caledonia Middleville s Heather Hannapel (9) blocks a spike while teammate Diana London (2) looks on. The Middleville varsity volleyball team beat Wyom­ ing Lee 15-12, 15-10 This raises the Trojan’s record to 4-2 m the league and 19-11 overall. Leading Middleville in kills and aces was Heather Han napel. who had 6 kills and 5 aces Leading the lady Trojans in assists were Trena Yonkers with 8 Coach Chen Ritz said of the game, “The team has to move their feet quicker and get in better position on offense and defense we have a big game against Comstock Park on Monday We have to be quark against a team like C.P I know that they are small but they are quick.” �Page 10 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 26. 1987 Students display talents at Caledonia elementary’s fair Fifth grader Kimberly Gross with her prize winning pillow. Fourth groder Nathon McIntyre used his imagination to put together this miniature train set. by Jean Sm-st Over 250 Qalcdonia Elementary students put their talents on display during the school's annual Arts. Crafts and Science Fair held this Monday. Students were encouraged to use their imagination and create projects in the arts, science or crafts areas, and avoid using kits unless they were elaborated on Help from mom or dad was discouraged If help was given, credit was given to the helper as well as the student. For example, one project’s credits read ' My dad cut the boards for me and I nailed them together " A variety of projects, such as ceramics, wooden bird houses and feeders, clay dinosaurs. Indian villages, ig loos made of sugar cubes and paper mache. knitting, pain­ ting and drawing projects as well as solar systems and elec trical entries, with a brief description attached in each of the three areas were displayed Their projects were judged after school Monday and were put on display during a Parent-Teachers’ open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the school’s gym. NOTICE Taxpayers of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Appraisals and Sales Studies by the Barry County Equalization Department show the following tentative ratio of 1986 assessed value to true cash valun: FACTOR RATIO AGRICULTURE COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERSONAL 5199 44.69 52.31 47.33 61.47 50.00 0.83347 1.11882 0.95584 1.05641 0.81340 1.00000 Board of Review Will Meet MONDAY and TUESDAY MARCH 9 and 10,1987 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 4 p.m. and on WED., MARCH 11, 1987 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. MEETING IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE AT Middleville Village Hall 118 East Main Street DONALD E. BOYSEN. Supervisor The projects remained nameless during the judging so as not to influence a judge. All students entering the fair earned blue. red. yellow or white ribbons for their efforts, with blue ribbons being awarded to the top 100 entries. There was a steady flow of parents, teachers and visitors during the 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. open house to view the youngsters works of art First grader Lillian Hawkins shows her creation, a Mickey Mouse Community Ed. displays classwork For those who are “craf­ ty”. Thornapple Kellogg Community Education is plan­ ning several “make-it-in-anight-or-two” enrichment classes. Samples of products from these classes are on exhibit in the library display cases in the Thornapple Kellogg High School. The classes being offered are Country/V ictorian Decorated Hat (Feb. 25); Sweatshirt Applique (March 5); Mini Stained Glass Workshop (March 11 and 12); Lacey Hearts and Potpourri Hoop (March 12). Enrollment and information can be obtained by calling the Community Education office at 795-3397 or by visiting the office located in the front of the high school in Middleville. Get results with Sun <S News CLASSIFIEDS Phone 795-3345 Sixth grader Laura Shane, working with leather, made a leather belt for the fair. Women’s Club festival set for March 13,14 The Kentwood Women's Club Invitational Fine Art & Folk An Fest, where 30 ar­ tists will exhibit their work, will be held at the Kentwood Village Mall. 1900 44th Street. S.E. on Friday. March 13 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday. March 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ABSENT BALLOTS — AVAILABLE — Absent ballots are available for the Special School Election of Thomapple Kellogg School, to be held on Monday. March 23. 1987 Ballots may be obtained at the Administration Building Monday thru Fridays from 8:00 a m to 4 30 p.m The last day to apply for absent ballot and vote will be on Saturday. March 21, 1987, from 10:00 am until 2 00 p.m Absent voting on Saturday must be done in the office at the Administration Building. • NOTICE • ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Township of Thornapple is seeking bids for the care and maintenance of the Township owned cemeteries, in­ cluding the opening and closing of graves and setting of monument foun­ dations. A copy of the bid specifica­ tions may be obtained from the Township Clerk 795-3373. Sealed bids must be submitted no later than 12 noon March 9,1987, to the Township Clerk. The Township Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 26. 1987 I Page 11 CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. II you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. 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Fann 1976 TRAIL-ET 6 HORSE horse trailer, new axle and tires, living quarters and tack area, body needs work, $4000 or best offer. 945-2236 Miscellaneous GLTTAR LESSONS: Beginner thru intermediate, ages 10 and up, $5 per 1/2 hour. 795-9878 TIME IS RUNNING OUT on those sensational store wide savings during Blanco Furni­ ture's remodeling sale. 672-5115__________________ WANTED: Carpenter work, free estimates, call 795-7290 WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Wanted WANTED TO RENT IN CALEDONIA: area. Family of 3. Needs in 6 to 8 weeks. Grand Rapids 452-0352 In the Service... Taylor completes basic training Airman Jeffrey P. Taylor, whose mother and stepfather are Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Becker of 4833 Cherry Valley. Middleville, has graduated from Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base. Texas. During the six weeks of training the airman studied the Air Force mission, organiza­ tion and customs and received special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the communi­ ty college of the Air Force. He is a 1986 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. Middleville. Schultz stationed in West Germany Army Pvt. Brian K. Schultz, son of Kenneth R and Marilyn M. Schultz of 6451 Robertson Road. Mid­ dleville. has arrived for duty with the 3rd Armored Divi­ sion. West Germany. Schultz is a helicopter repairer. He is a 1986 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, Middleville. Middleville Community Ed courses being offered Several types of classes are being offered through the Thornapple Kellogg Com­ munity Education office. On Wednesday. Feb. 25. Mary Spencer will instruct a class on Country Victorian Decorated Hats from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Thornapple Kellogg High School Investing in the 1980s will be held March 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. This is designed for peo­ ple who arc beginning their investment process Sweatshin Applique, con­ ducted on March 5 by Marge Mathias, will show the proper techniques for smoothly apply appliques participants are asked to bring their ow n sew ing machines Planning for a Comfortable Retirement on March 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. is designed for people w ho are looking ahead toward retirement In the Mini Stained Glass Workshop students will learn to cut glass and make a twocolor 8 by 10-mch stained glass panel. Shar Evans has this two-night workshop plan­ ned for March 11 and 12 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. each night. Lacey Hearts and Potpourri Hoops will be created on March 12. Instructor Marge Mathias says everyone is creative and capable of com­ pleting these projects. March 17 marks the second Self Psych Hypnosis classes to be held at Thornapple Kellogg. The Stop Smoking session will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Weight Control will be conducted from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. The March Stretcherctse classes will be conducted at the middle school on Monday s and Thursdays from March 2 through March 26 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m Instructor Mar­ tha Edger invites everyone to tone up with her All classes have fees and need a minimum of par­ ticipants in order to be held. Cali 795-3397 for information and registration United Methodists to host youth workshop A youth leadership workshop aimed at teaching young people how to help each other will be held in Middleville. March 6-8. The United Ministries of the Middleville and FreeportParmelee United Methodist Churches and the Grand Rapids District Youth Council and District Council on Ministries are sponsoring the Peer Counseling Workshop at the Middleville United Methodist Church The workshop is limited to 30 participants for adults working with youth, such as counselors, advisors, youth coordinators, pastors, educators, school ad­ ministrators and people in­ terested in starting a youth peer counseling program in churches, schools or social service agencies A 15-hour adult Leadership Training Program will be presented by Barbara Varenhorst. a prolific author and much sougt-after and na­ tionally recognized consultant in the area of youth. The workshop will include: personal instruction in counseling skills; leadership skill training, including group discussion techniques and handling problem situations; and practice in leading ses­ sions with constructive feedback. Participants will be able to implement and adapt the pro­ gram to their individual locales. To register, or for further information, call the Rev. Gil Boersma in Freeport at 795-5316. Caledonia complex, dleville. said he is renting a 4.000 square foot space in the building for his Caledonia pharmacy. The increased floor space at the new store will enable him to offer more merchandise and services, he said, making it a “good all around store. " Hopkins said the store will offer a similar, but larger selection of cosmetics, jewelry , school supplies, toys, gifts, health and beauty aids. Russell Stover candy, notions, all occasion cards and film The full service pharmacy will provide delivery service. 24 hours prescription service, will special order items, slock convalescent aids and offer a continued 10 percent senior citizen discount. “1 want to reach out to the community and give them what they need and want." he said. Troop 202 to host pancake breakfast on March 8 Boy Scout Troop 202 from Caledonia is having a fund raising pancake breakfast to raise money for troop ac­ tivities. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice* coffee, milk and rolls will be served for a free will donation at the Wagon Wheel Restaurant. Main Street Caledonia, from 8am to I p.m on Sundav. March 8. Bergy Bros, upgrade Alto Elevator Local residents in host program Two Middleville residents participated recently in train­ ing workshops for the Michigan Host program. The 2*6 hour workshops were sponsored by AAA Michigan in conjunction with Michigan's 150th anniversary--the Sesquicentennial Celebration. More than 3.000 persons have been throughout the state since 1986. with approximate­ ly 20 persons per workshop. Middleville residents Carolyn VanDyke and Sue VanWiltenburg recently par­ ticipated in workshops. “Organizations, businesses and individuals who have par­ ticipated in the training pro­ gram will be identified by the Michigan Host name badges, window decals and counter cards posted prominently for the convenience of visitors,’’ stated Gwen Coleman, who is AAA Michigan's coordinator for the program. "This person-to-person visitor network system will provide valuable information and services to assist the visitor,” she said. ‘ ‘Communities throughout the state have been provided instruction books on how to start the program in their areas," Coleman added. For further information, other interested persons should write to: Michigan Host Coordinator. One Auto Club Drive, Dearborn. Ml 48126. 4-H environmental workshop coming 4-H is a natural! Through 4-H. youth and adults can get involved in natural resources and other fun outdoor pro­ jects A leader training ses­ sion is planned for March 28. at Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids from 10 a m. to 4 pm for a hands-on ex­ perience in env ironmental education Test your knowledge in a fisheries and wildlife skills contest. Learn about Michigan's Great Lakes con­ nection This workshop is designed for 4-H leaders, potential leaders, teachers and other youth group organizers. Be prepared io go outdoors for pan of the day For more information. contact the Kent County 4-H office at (616) f774-3265 fhis special crane was brought in to install new load-out sprouts. Bergy Bros, rail spur brings grain cars to the elevator for loading. Bergy Bros. Elevator is demonstrating a commitment to area farmers to speed up grain handling service by upgrading their facility in Alto. The first up grading has just been completed and consisted of installing new grain loadout facilities to more efficient­ ly load rail cars. Although Bergy has had the capability to load three rail cars at once on a rail spur, they had to call the railroad to come and move the rail cars around in order to load the third car. Due to the recent upgrading, they can now load all three rail cars without waiting for the railroad. The upgrading also made it possible to operate three separate load-out spouts in­ stead of funneling grain from other storage tanks into a single load-out facility and then loading it into the rail cars. This will not only speed up loading but will also help eliminate any damage to the com, or grain, due to ex­ cessive handling. In 1986. Bergy Bros, loaded out 30 rail cars of com Their goal is to load at least 30 rail cars again this year m addition to two rail cars of oats, which they have already loaded this year Other proposed im­ provements for 1987 include the installation of a 100 ton 10’x 7’ platform truck scale with an automatic grain probe and nearly grading office. The new >cale will allow farmers to by pass the present inside hopper scale which will speed up unloading tune for farmers While the gram is being an electronic grain probe will sample the grain and transfer it to the new grading office, speeding up grading and help­ ing everything to operate more efficiently. The new scale is planned to be installed soon as the frost is out of the ground. GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS OF WEST MICHIGAN, INC. Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE — 795-7625 124 East Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 26, 1987 Computer goal near at school West Elementary’s Porent Teacher Organization (PTO) President Jan Siebsmo presents the school's principal, Tony McLain, with a new Apple computer. monitors and two printers for use in classroom instruction. Principal Tony McLain said the VCRs are connected to cable TV and the librarian is able to record a variety of educational programs in science and social studies, thus making the programs available to teachers for use in the classrooms The computers are im­ plemented as a learning tool in math, reading. English skills and social sciences. McLain said there arc limitless educa­ tional programs available. But best of all. he said, is that computers help a single child by Kathleen J. Oresik Wert Elementary School is fast approaching a five-year goal set last year by Thornap­ ple Kellogg Schools, in which every classroom in the schools would have a computer, thanks to the the school’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Through last fall’s sub­ marine sale fundraiser, the PTO has been able to present the school with two video cassette recorders (VCR), two color televisions, four Apple He computers with color with a specific skill and rein­ forces what has been taught in the classroom. McLain said two years ago only four computers were pur­ chased. There are now a number of computers in near­ ly every room. There is a computer in near­ ly every third, fourth and fifth grade classroom and in kindergarten, first and second grade there is one computer for every other classroom. McLain said. Computers are also housed in the special education resource room and the reading room, he added Caledonia Gymnastic Club continues to improve The girls of the Caledonia Gymnastic Club continued to improve and impress the States other clubs with their fine performances. The weekend of Feb. 6. the girls traveled to Detroit and competed in what most coaches consider the top in­ vitational of the year. The Durbin. In the Childrens Divi­ sion Lori W iseman rolled up a score of 29.95 to place 8th all around and placed in the top 10 in two of the events. Stacey Dover and Sara Pot­ ter continued to improve their scores to place in the top 25 out of 130 Gymnasts. In the Jr. Division Beth Jousman in becoming one of the top Juniors in the State placing 9th all around and placing in each event, which consist of bars. beam, floor exercise and vault. Tara Man­ ning continued her assault on top ten finishers placing 12th ail around and took 9th place on beam. As the team Caledonia took 4th place honors. The following weekend would be grueling but suc­ cessful weekend for the girls. Saturday brought the team to Flint. In the Childrens divi­ sion Lori Stacey and Sara all raised their scores by due to untimely falls and time deduc­ tions. the girls failed to place. In the Jr. Division. Beth Jousma and Tara Manning took up the slack and woke up the team Beth placed 7th on vault. 4th on bars. 5th on beam. 5th on floor and 4th place on all around. Tara con­ tinued the uplife placing 7th on bars. 7th on beam. 7th on floor and Eigth all around as a team the girls finished behind a strong team from Utica and Midland to place 3rd. The following morning at the Alpine Valentine Insitational the children came alive the strong routines. Lori Wiseman, after an off day Saturday, came back and plac­ ed 9th on bars. 7th on floor and 10th on vault. Stacey Dover did rxx place but did well enough to qualify for the February Sectional along with Tara Manning from the Jr. Division. Sara Potter again raised her scores showing her hard work is paying off in the Jr. Class. The girls continued to show their muscle Beth placed 3rd on bars. 8th on floor, 10th on vault. 3rd on beam and 3rd all around Tara placed 10th on bars. 8th on floor. IOth on vault. 9th on beam and 7th all around Again the girls took 3rd place honors with their bnllant performances. February 22 brought the team to Freeland Michigan an for their annual Invitational and to warmup for next week and warmup they did The Children Clan Lori Wiseman took 1st place honors on vault, placed 3rd on bars. 9th on beam. 3rd on floor and 2nd all around. Stacey Dover placed 6th on vault. 7th on bars. 3rd on beam. 7th on floor and bth all anhi nd Sara Potter placed bth on floor w ith a very fine routine In the Junior class the girls cleaned up house Beth Jousman took I st place honors on bars. beam, and all round. Tara Manning collected the last two 1st place honors. In the bitter end and hard struggle the team from Freeland edged Caledonia for 1st place so the team settled for second. Whether you've got a growing young family ... Or are settling down for your golden years... FAMILY RESTAURANT Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Specials Featuring ... Friday & Saturday Dinner Buffet SE 25 O NEW HOURS EFFECTIVE MARCH 1 All-You-Can-Eat Monday thru Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday Open for Breakfast or Broasted Chicken Dinners 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. your VITAL LINK to the news and activities of ourcommunity Our Specialty BROASTED CHICKEN Only7 Available Everyday to Go call 891-9195 RESTAURANT 9810 Cherry Valley. 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Oresik Widespread use of drugs and alcohol is said to have become a threat to our naihki’v youth and alarming statistics have captured na iional attention. A recent Weekly Reader national survey found that one in 20 sixth graders is actively ex­ perimenting with drugs Reacting to the problem, representatives from the com­ munity of Middleville have banned together in an effort to help arrest the growing pro­ blem. forming a Substance Abuse Committee. The corn­ Search for new T-K Schools superintendent narrows The search for a new school superintendent to replace Gerald Page, retiring superintendent of Thornapplc Kellogg Schools, has been narrowed to three candidates Al a special Feb. 25 meeting of the Board of Education, it was decided that the committee formed to seek out a new superintendent would perform on-site visits lions with John Smith. Akron Fairgrove superintendent on March 6. Steve Garrett. DeWitt superintendent on March 3. and Henry Dugan. TK High School principal on March 4. The committee is expected to present its findings and make a recommendation to the board at its next regular March 9 Board vacancies announced Two-four year board terms will be voted on at the Annual Caledonia Community School Board of Education Election to be held on Monday. June 8. Candidates interested in running for the Caledonia Board of Education must, ac­ cording to the State of Michigan Code of 1976, file petitions with the Secretary of the Board at 203 E. Main Street. Caledonia, by 4 p.m. Monday. April 6. Petitions may be obtained at the Board of Education offices at 203 E. Main Street, Caledonia. Mon day through Friday between 8 a m. and 3:30 p.m. mittec held its third session in Thornapple Kellogg High School during February . Recent statistics from an in­ formal survey conducted in the greater Grand Rapids area by the National Council on Alcoholism reveal that 35 to 38 percent of seventh graders have been drunk at least once. ‘ These statistics show that there is a relatively high number of students using the drug at a relatively early age.’ Tony McLain, prin­ cipal of Thornapple Kellogg’s West Elementary School, said McLain has led the ef­ fort to organize the local committee This awareness has led McLain to organize a Substance Abuse Committee in an effort to prevent drug and alcohol abuse among the community's youth At the meeting. High School Principal Henry Dugan said other recent statistics show that on the na­ tional average alcohol use is high among high school students. Nearly 92 percent of high school students have been drinking during school hours and 65 percent of them have been drunk on a regular basis, he said. Dugan said these figures, at all age levels, have been.cause for concern among the schools' administration and parents alike. Members of a newly formed committee to prevent drug abuse discuss methods that could be implemented in the community. “Drinking is becoming largely a social, inter-school related thing among students." Dugan said. The comittee is comprised of key communicators in the community, representing the clergy, law enforcement, school personnel, a parent teacher organization, the 4-H progam and the media. The U.S. Department of Education has published a book “Achieving Schools Without Drugs" that the com­ mittee is using as a gu idle inc. The book contains a plan which includes parents, schools, student and com­ munity involvement to achieve the goal. The plan suggests that: — parents demonstrate slan- A world of knowledge at your fingertips by Kathleen J. Oresik Computer technology has reached the point where an en­ tire set of encyclopedias may be stored on less than one quarter of a disk, which is vir­ tually indestructible. And with the added bonus of a laser search and print out. reference work has never been easier. This was gcxxi news for the students at Thornapple Kellogg High School, who recently had the opportunity to use a Compact Disk Read Only Memory (CDROM) computer. that uas on loan to the school through the Kent Intermediate School District for two weeks in February Librarian Judy Kain said students m Jerry Stem’s English class had the op­ portunity to use the computer in term paper research on the Ines of various people Use of the laser search displayed a complete listing of all mention of a particular name or reference to the individual on the screen, she said Kam said she is looking for *ard to the time when the development of this thechnoktgy is available to all students in other areas of research She said she is also looking After their experience with the compoct disk computer Brian Smith (left • and Bob Peacock say using the compact disk computer for research is a lot easier than searching through the encyclopedia “tt*» fascinating, they said. forward to the time when the enclyciopedia Bntunica will be available on this type of disk and to the tune when the libraries can receive annual updated revisions of the enclyckvpedu at a nominal fee An annual updated version can cost as much as $1.000 in hook form, she said, whereas the com would only be approximateiv $25 in disk form, she added Students who used the com­ puter in researching their term papers satd that the computer print outs • were great. ” They said they we re able to keep notes in a better way and make necessary notations on the the print outs Kam said use of the new computer was a good ex­ perience for the students to work with a newer technology “Drinking is becoming largely a social, inter-school related thing among students.” dards through personal exam pie. help children to resist peer pressure to use drugs, and to be be knowledgeable about drugs and signs of drug use; that — schools implement a com­ prehensive drug prevention curriculum for kindergarten through grade 12, teaching that drug use is wrong and harmful and supporting and strengthening resistance to drugs, that — students learn about the effects of drug use, the reasons why drugs are harm ful, and ways to resist pressures to try drugs and to Middleville proposes new sewer system businesses to annex b, Kathleen J. Oresik Members of rhe- M iddlev.lle Village Council have agreed to hold a public hearing to propose a new gravity style sanitary sewer system that will cost an estimated $392,000. The notice of the public hearing slates that the sewer will start on private property at the north village limits, head south to the intersection of Middleville Road and Arl­ ington Street, then east across private property, continue south across private property to Liberty Street, then east along Spring Street to the west river pumping station. It will also start at the north village limits and Arlington Street south to the intersection of Middleville Road and Arl­ ington Street. Village Manager Kit Roon told the council that a sewer feasibility study is complete He recommended installing the gravity type sewer for its engineering and maintenance qualities, based on the study He said major property owners, listed as Gavin. Get ty. Wiersum and Vcrlinde. on north M-37 have already agreed to hook up to the system and annex to the village He recommended that the cuum.il hold a public hearing ,hcu '",ulkr ,,wncrs » t ha,KC •“>> concerns. It is estimated the protect will cost the affected property owners $60 per road frontage foot of property This amount could be spread out over a period ot 10 years, Roon said, if a special assessment district was established and the village ap­ plied for a bond He said the village could also apply for a small city plot grant that could help reduce the costs for pro perty owners. Only six of the smaller pro­ perty owners in the proposed area would be affected by the project. Roon said, but added that their property lies in the township and that they too would have to annex to the village Village attorney James Fisher said the council could ask the county commission to annex all of the affected pro­ perty owners if the council passed a resolution to do so. He said if this was done the property owners would have to object to the county com­ mission in a sense, the im­ provement could be forced on them, he said The council agreed to have an engineer come to the public hearing scheduled for March 10. 6:30 p.m at the Village Hall to answer questions. �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 5. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN Luana and Lynn Tolan spent two weeks in Florida visiting Lynn s folks. Bob and Mary Tolan. They took the boys out of school to go dur­ ing the two weeks they saw Disney World. Sea World and Tarpon Springs. They also saw Harry Williams and wife, who live there. Alice and Ber­ nard Wieringa came during that time so they had a lot of family visiting On the way home they stopped at Nashville. Tenn, had wonder­ ful weather for the trip Son Marty Kermeen is now on an island next to the last island in the Aleutian chain, it is called Shemya. 1500 miles from Anchorage in the Bering Sea It is two by four miles long and wide and is very remote His birthday is March 9 and he would love gening some cards or letters. I can remember when I was in the Navy Air Force how impor tant mail call was. And I wasn't that far from civiliza­ tion. It was only at Corpus Christi. Texas Marty’s ad­ dress is AMN Marty Ker mecn. PS( li..x <1 APO. Seattle. Wa. 98736. Luana said that Lynn's sister Joyce and Mike Hula had a darling new baby girl. So called Joyce to get the par Oculars. Her name is Caitlin Mane, born Jan 29 weighing 7 lbs., 5 ozs., Joyce said she’s, been fortunate, their two children have both been very good babies. Caitlin has a five year old brother at home. Sue and Jim Verlinde at­ tended the Michigan Floral Convention in Dearborn, Saturday by the Hyatt Regen­ cy. Jim thought it was quite an interesting convention. Denise Lewis said she and hubby are expecting a baby this August. Don and Cathy Williamson spent five days in Washington. D.C. at an art show at the Smithsonian, showing Martin Bateman's wildlife work. Don and Cathy have long admired his naturalistic painting. 1 believe she called it realistic type of painting. (Hope that's the cor­ rect termmnology) Don has been doing that type of pain­ ting himself. They had to leave D C one day early because of a forecasted heavy snow storm. D.C. got 12 in­ ches of $now. Cathy figures they were fortunate to have missed that kind of a storm. They both felt it u as a very worthwhile trip. While there they got morning tickets to tour the White House from Paul Henry’s office. This way they could walk practically right in instead of waiting hours to get in They also saw the Vietnam War Memorial Cathy said it made the visit more personal, one of her friends name was on it The Koeplmgers' attended the Western Michigan Tour­ ing Riders Association in Grand Rapids. They are working out their summer schedule. Three out of the four children of Rod and Char Finkbeiner were home Sun­ day; Gary and Linda. Larry. Jane and boys. Annie and Jeff Daughter Robin and two children spent a few days with her parents Don and Dorothy Dean Art Kenyon was admitted to Blodgett Hospital this week. He is having a vein transplant Monday His room is 4th E room 30. How about giving him a verbal hug and send him some cards? Saturday. Neva and Bill Ke­ nyon celebrated Neva’s birth­ day with their daughter Gayle and hubby Danny in East LeRoy. Mary Noah said when they came back from eating out Sunday, there sat a robin, the first one they've seen How about that? Spring must be here now lyla Norton's only grand­ daughter Michelle arid Danny Oke presented her with her first great grandbaby. Tues­ day, Feb. 24. Amanda Michelle was 20Vi inches long and weighed 8*/? lbs. She has lots of black hair. Wednesday, lyla called on the new parents and got to hold the new great grandchild. All of the family were there to see the new addition. Saturday, the Stein’s went up to Traverse City to visit his parents and cousins. Their son did a very nice job of giving me the news. Clare and Pat Tolan are now in their new home on Baughman Drive. Friends and neighbors have been visiting them this weekend to help them warm up their new home with love and friendship. Lynn and Luana Tolan helped two days to get them in their new home. The Vandals now have their first granchild. Mitch and Michelle Mugridge had an 8 lb. boy, Michael William. He was bom Feb. 18 at Pennock Hospital Jim and Jane Scheib and children, John and Jean, were visiting Sunday. Jim was video taping the new family. Saturday. Dave and Sandy VanElst attended a gathering at Mike and Kathy Monroe's at Gun Lake One week ago. Brooke and Jason stayed w nh JfegiSunandNeiqs UM M7MC P.O. Box BI Phone 795-3345 HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 The Sun and Naurs was toundad in 1t70 and is put> lishad waahly on Thursdays Sacond clasa postage is patd at MiddieiiHe, Michigan 49333. Member of Michigan Press Association. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Counties Published by The Hastings Banner, Inc. M 00 $10.00 Sandy's sister Renee at Western University . They had a real good time. Pat and Glen Schondalmayer had a busy family weekend Susan and Dennis Stiver of Chicago. Diane and Rich Overmire and three boys, as well as daughter Julie, attended a potluck din­ ner given by Sandy and Barb Schondalmayer at the Episcopal Church. The potluck party was for family and friends Everyone had a super time The men later went to see the boat show at Grand Plaza while Diane and Pat had a ball looking at all the new materials and patterns. Maggie Cox called Donna and Charlie Cox to tell them son Brian had two tubes put in his ears to help w ith his ear in­ fection. Daughter Manlyn is still having trouble walking from her broken leg. It may be at least six months before she is able to get around. Last week Sunday, the Aicken family got together at Neva and Andy's home to celebrate Andy and son Tom's birthdays. Betty and Paul Newman celebrated their anniversary on Feb. 22 at son John and Cheryl's home. Son Don was also there. Wednesday. Rollo and Mae Bowerman and Rollo’s two sisters went to visit his other sister at Clarke Memorial Home. Jim Oliver said he played the piano for the Hastings operetta. "Guys and Dolls" this weekend. Had a good time. It was Linda French's birth­ day Sunday so they went to Oliver's for coffee. Eddie Schellenger was also there. Heard a flock of geese on my Sunday morning walk. Cay saw them flying over. Edna Steeby said they saw two robins in their yard. Skunk cabbages are try ing to come up through the ice. Have a nice spring week. NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS EAST SIDE with MARILYN McWHINNEY Wednesday. Mrs. Eunice Brown and her sisters. Helen Hazen of Marshall, Ruth Wobma and Mary Marcott. both of Way land, all spent the day shopping in grand Rapids and then met Ruth's daughter Nancy for lunch. Helen and Eunice spent the night at the home of their aunt. Gladys Jackson of Wayland, and the next day the three of them called on another aunt. Myrl Haskins of Sandy Creek Nurs­ ing Home. That evening Eunice and Helen met their brother. Bob and Martha Crofoot and their sister Ruth Wobma for dinner at the Tick Tock Restaurant in Hastings. Helen returned to her home in Marshall and the rest of them spent the evening at Eunice’s. Elaine Northrop and Marianne Baerman went to Grand Rapids shopping and out to lunch on Monday. Thursday morning Elaine joined the other gals from Pharmacy Care for breakfast at Thomapple Kitchen. Thurs­ day evening Elaine and Ryal had dinner at Hayward’s Country Kitchen in Caledonia. Craig Northrop and Mike Lytle went golfing at Saskatoon Thursday evening. Cindy and Cathy Brooks joined the rest of the area Girl Scouts for an ovtmighter at Camp Ana Berhens this weekend Mrs. Dorothy Bonneville reports that her son. Robert Bonneville of Pontiac, spent all last week in the hospital with pneumonia Mrs Bon­ neville’s callers on Tuesday were her niece. Tracy Dryer and son Joshua Last Sunday. Paul and Ethel Gibson went out to dinner with Mr and Mrs Howard Hershberger of ClarskviUe. This Sunday the Gibsons at tended the 50th wcddiag an­ no ersary open house for Mr. and Mrs Bill Meyer at the Hastings Methodist Church. Shirley Howel! spent last Tuesday through Friday at the home of her daughter, Stephanie and Ron Kinney and family of Grand Rapids This Sunday Shirley held a birthday parry for Mrs Doris Brog The ocher guests pre­ sent were Stephanie. Ron, Karin. Kristine and Vincent Kinney, Bruce Kinney, and Shirley Roberts, all of Grand Rapids, and Betty Venton and Thelma Carl local. Lucille Getty and Ruth Klump enjoyed dinner together last Sunday in Wayland and then called on Mr. and Mrs. Art Thede and Rosetta Lussenden, all of San­ dy Creek Nursing Home. Don Stauffer is now home from the hospital and improv­ ing daily. Alice and Bernard Wierenga returned home last week from a five-week trip through Louisiana. Mississip­ pi. Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Purdum celebrated their 61 st wedding anniversary on Tues­ day. Their guests over the weekend to help them celebrate were their son. Red and Yvonne Purdum of Lowell, on Friday and their daughter Phyllis, Al, Shannon and Nicole Peters of Lansing, and their sons, Sam and Catherine of Kentwood and Charles and Gladys of Hastings on Saturday . Phyllis spent all day Tuesday with them. Wilbur is getting along fine since he returned home from the nursing home. Mrs. Doris Campbell spent Thursday afternoon with her sister. Mrs. Mary Zimmer-• man of Grand Rapids. Mrs. Mildred Wiley’s guests this weekend were her daughter, Ronda Wenger and three children of Midland Last Sunday. Glen and Leone Dean and their son. Dr and Mrs. Dick Dean of E. Lansing, went for a drive to Lake Michigan and went out to dinner. The Dean’s Wednesday evening dinner guests were their daughter, Carol, Jim and Shawn Smalley of Plainwell Sunday, Glen and Leone were the Smalley’s dinner guests to celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary Tuesday, Leone joined the ocher members of Hospital Guild No. 10 for lunch at the Middle Villa Mickey Loew was an over­ night guest of John Sarver on Friday. Our Thursday afternoon callers were my niece. Mary Caledonia Community Ed offering classes Upholstery - Mondays, beginning. March 23-May 18. Wednesdays, beginning March 25-Mav 20. 8 weeks, cost S20 CHS Room 25. 6:30-10. Cover the entire refinishing of old furniture measuring and buying of materials and following basic patterns to complete your pro­ ject. Mrs. Sue Mickey is our instructor. Key boarding - Monday s, beginning March 23-May 18. 8 weeks, cost $20. CHS Room 2. 6:30-10:00. Learn the keyboard With all the work taking place on the com­ puter. it makes sense to learn to type, keyboarding teaches proper technique so that the operator is as efficient as possible in operating the computer Computer Applications Mondays beginning March 23-May 18. Wednesdays beginning March 25-May 20. 8 weeks, cost $20. Junior High 6:30-10:00. Mr Ken Gackler will teach computer applications to the beginner as well as the intermediate stu­ dent. Word processing and spread sheet applications are among the most useful tools on the computer and both will be stressed in this course. Wednesday's class is taught by Mr. Tony Boyum. Mac Ijiti - Wednesdays, beginning March 25-May 20. 8 weeks, cost $20. CHS Room 20. 6:30-10:00. Mr. Ken Gackler will teach this computer class. This class will be using Macintosh computer Woodworking - Tuesdays, beginning March 24-May 19. 8 weeks, cost $20. CHS Room 25. 6:30-10:00. A course designed fbr men and women with limited ex­ perience in woodworking. Shop activities will include the use of basic hand toob and machines. Karate - Thursdays, begin mng March 26-May 21. 8 weeks, cost $20. Children under 15 6-7:30. Adults. 7:30-9:00. Dutton Elementary Gym. Mr Kenneth Newman, black belt karate instructor from Jenison, will be offering basic karate with and em­ phasis on self-defense. Pro­ gressive belt advancement will be available for children and adults Mr. Newman will be able to pick up with students wherever they cur­ rently are with karate instruc­ tion and progress from that point Instruction for begin ners will also be available Slim & Trim - Mondays, beginning March 23 May 18 Caledoia Elem Gym 7:00-8:30 Tuesdays, begmn ing March 24-May 19. Kettle Lake Gym. 6:00-7:30. Wednesdays, beginning March 25-May 20. Dutton Elem. Gym. 3-4:30. 8 weeks, cost $16. Exercise to music, this class will increase Ilex ibility endurance and improve body tone and weight control If you would like to enroll in any of these classes please call the Caledonia Community Ed. office at 891 8117 Math contest held in Caledonia The Michigan Mathematics League Math Contest was held Feb. 10 in the math classes at Caledonia Jr. High. The seventh and eighth grade participants had 30 minutes to answer 40 ques­ tions. The top five scores from each grade were tallied and sent in as our team scores. The teams will compete with other schoosl who took part in this statewide contest. The top finishers listed in order for each group are: 7th Grade Ben Schafer, Scott Minder. and Gary Lux, who just mov­ ed back to Michigan from Houston, Texas. Thursday evening we called on Bruce’s parents, Gordon and Lois McWhinney, to celebrate Lois’ birthday. Saturday evening Bruce and I attended Whites Annual Credit Union dinner at the Moose in Hastings. Katie and Janine were overnight guests of their grandparents, Lyle and Katie Bristol of Hastings on Satur­ day and we went over Sunday to get them and to celebrate two family birthdays. Gordon and Lois McWhin­ ney *s callers on Saturday were Margaret LaMaire and Frances Pomtt of Grand Rapids Jessica Cook, John Nagel. Three way tie among Tanya Jousma, Margie Con­ way, Jeff Velthouse 8th Grade Tie between - Jeff McCaul 6 Steve Douglas. Tie between - Pam Johnson &. Brett Maynard. Todd VanderWoude Middle School meeting set for Thurs., March 12 On Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m , a meeting will be held in Caledonia High School Library for ail parents in the district who would like to learn more about the philosophy and characteristics of effective middle schools. Dr. Louis G. Romano, a Michigan Stale University professor and nationally known expert on middle schools will be the featured speaker for the evening Dur­ ing the program, there will be an opportunity for parents to ask questions about plans for the Caledonia Middle School. The 6-8 grade middle school program will be im­ plemented during the 1989-1990 school year RF/MKK BROKERS 9790 Cherry Valley 891-9219 Ready to buy a new home or sell your present home? Call LU WARD 795-3723 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 5, 1987 I Page 3 DRUGS, continued from page 1 use an understanding of (he danger posed by drugs to help other sutdents avoid them: and that — communities help schools fight drugs by providing them with the expertise and finan­ cial resources of community groups and agiencies. and in­ volve local law enforcement agencies in all aspects of drug prevention At a February committee meeting Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cam said he was pleased to sec the committee's interest in children and alcohol and drug abuse He told the committee that a closer relationship with the schools is vital. If a student is caught using a substance at school and is punished by the school, the student can't he turned over to the police for punishment, he said. “That’s double jeopardy.'' he said Cain said although a drug problem does exist, there are more cases involving alcohol in the community. He feels the reason for this is that alcohol is more readily available and that students don't realize the potential danger associated with the drug Cain said be was in support of the SADD (Students Against Driving Drunk) pro gram He said that “if use of the program resulted in only one life being saved by one contract being signed, it would be great " The contract calls for the students to agree to phone home for a ride if they've been drinking and for the parent to pick them up and not confront the issue “at that time.'' It also offers a party guide instructing the host to, offer non-alcoholic drinks. The purpose of SADD is to help eliminate the drunk driver and save lives, to alert students to the dandgers of drinking and driving, to con duct community alcohol awareness programs and to organize peer counseling pro­ grams to help students who have concerns about alcohol. Other programs under review for possible implemen­ tation to the schools' cur­ riculum or church youth pro­ grams are Project Charlie. Peer Plus II and the Quest program Samis Converse gave a brief overview of Project Charlie, which is written for elementary schools and is divided into two sections primary (grades K-3) and in ternwdiate (grades 4-6) Converse said the project, which is based on building self-esteem, teaching social competencies and discourag ing the use of drugs as a way to avoid problems, has receiv ed national recognition and is being implemented in hun dreds of schools and com­ munities throughout the United Slates The building of self-esteem as a deterrent to drug abuse is a major focus of the program, she said. Its goals are to build self-esteem, to assist teachers and school administrators in promoting an atmosphere of mutual respect and accep­ tance. and to provide learning opportunites for parents, focusing on building selfesteem at home, she continued Converse said the program aims to establish a partnership between school and family to teach children crucial living skills which can be vital m a child's education She said six factors have been correlated to chemical use problems: low self-esteem, peer pressure, lack of healthy relationships, poor decision-making skills, boredom and curiosity, and lack of drug information. Converse said a similar pro­ gram. Project Rehab which relied on volunteer parent in­ volvement. received a cur­ ricula) counc il's and board ap­ proval for adoption into the curnculun at a Grand Rapids school, but failed because of a lack of available parent volunteers. Converse felt Project Charlie could succeed if teachers became more involv­ ed with only occasional parent participation But teachers would require special train­ ing. and that could be expen­ sive. she added. McLain said the program was implemented at Forest Hills School three years ago and is now being taught in as low as the second grade. Grades 2. 3. 4 and 5 are ex­ posed to the program for one half hour a week, he said. Although parents have the right to option their child out of the program, none have done so this year, he added Since its implementation, concern over whether or not the program taught values recieved opposition from only four out of 260 families who felt (hat it was not the concern of the school curriculum to deal with topics of self-esteem and what was right or wrong. McLain said. Kathy Walters. Barry County Extension 4-H youth agent, said the Peer Plus 11 program was developed by the Michigan Stale 4-H Older Youth Developmental Committee. Walters said that with no mention of drugs. Peer Plus II sends positive messages and is geared to look at the causes of why teens turn to drugs. She said it is designed to enable participants to reach a greater self understanding, reach a better understanding of others, acquire a greater acceptance and appreciation of self and other, and acquire communication skills which maximize awareness of what the “self" is experiencing and what the “self' perceives others to be experiencing. The Quest program is the school's only formal approach to drug education. McLain said. Middle School teacher Jodi Pratt said all seventh graders go through the nine-week Quest orientation program for 15 to 20 minutes a day. three to four days a week She said the course focuses imi entering the teen years, building self-confidence through better communica­ tion. learning emotions by developing self-assessment and self-disciplinc. develop­ ing critical thinking skills for decision-making, strenthening family relationships and set­ ting goals for healthy living. And the program encourages parent involvement, she said. “By the time students reach the middle school they are pretty well set in their ways." the Rev Carl Staser. pastor of the Middleville United Methodist Church said “Il (drug or akohol abuse) can occur m any family. We need to lay the ground work early on before the children reach the seventh grade." he said Sheryl Baar, a youth in­ structor at the Peace Reform­ ed Church, also recognized the need for substance abuse education She said statistics of teens in Christian youth groups who are involved in drinking don't vary that much from the na­ tional statistics. “The majority of high school students that are drinkers are not responsible, that's why they drink And a survey revealed that 95 per­ cent of all parents don't know that (heir kids have been drunk." she said McLain said the commute had only addressed one facet of the community at its meeting He said the commit­ tee should try to determine what they can do to involve parents in their quest for a drug free community Police Chief Cain is scheduled to give a related film presentation to the com­ mittee in March McLain said he hoped the committee could arrive at a possible plan of ac­ tion to implement the pro­ grams in the community at their April meeting Public serv ice an­ nouncements are broadcasting the message. "Just say no", and March 1-7 has been pro­ claimed National Drug Awareness Week. In addition, a public service advertising campaign which appeals to youths' self esteem and personal identity as reasons to avoid or stop using drugs, has been launched by the National School Safety Center (NSSC). The drugfree campaign was released in February. Chiropractors form association Four local chiropractors have formed a new non-profit association colled The Barry County Chiropractic Association. Shown signing the formal papers are left to right, Dr. Eldon Newmyer of Middleville. Dr. Steve Garlinger of Lake Odessa Dr. Eugene Curtis and Dr. Rick Buehler of Hastings. These chiropractors have been meeting informally once a month at the Tick Tock Restaurant in Hastings for about six months. They decided to foTm the association to inform and educate the public on the advantages and benefits of chiropractic care. They also shore their experiences and work together to main tain the highest possible level of chiropractic care. Sheriff’s Dept, purchases films to help prevent drug abuse In a continuing effort to make Barry County a better, safer place to live, the Barry County Sheriffs Office has purchased five audio visual films. These award-winning films were developed for the Department in its fight against drug abuse. The programs were obtain­ ed through the donations of Siegel. Hudson, Gee and Fisher Law Firm, the Faternal order of Police, members of the Sheriffs Department and Mike Hawthorne. These films are available for showing free of charge to schools, civic clubs, churches and parent groups. Cocaine explains the dangers of the drug, the types of users, the history of use in America, and how the habit can be overcome Crack is the story of a teenager addicted to smokeable cocaine. From crackhouse to the streets, the viewer is shown the misery caused by his most powerful form of cocaine. It will be easier to deter mine if a youngster has been smoking marijuana after viewing “marijuana in the classroom" which is a look at the marijuana problem Getting more for your Dollars I If you’re not sure you’re Retting the most you can out of your pre sent financial setup, we offer several programs that are designed to con solidate banking services and, with our counseling, develop a specific financial program just for you. Our banking expertise is available to you. Just call one of our officers and set up an appointment to dis cuss your financial future. lb give you greater financial flexibility and your money greater earning power, act now? ANTECKI’S Income Tax Service 528 Main Caledonia 891-9401 Long Forms s1500 amoung today's youth. “Drug of Abuse” is an overview of America's drug problem, ex­ plaining the five classes of abused drugs, and the symp­ toms. and the paraphernalia associated with each Special Report Drugs and Alcohol 9-5 is designed to assist supervisors in determin­ ing who might be abusing drugs and alcohol in the workplace. For additional information, or to schedule a free showing of any of these films, contact Sgt. Gerald R Smith, Barry County Sheriffs Department, 948-4805. FDIC STATE BANK Of CALEDONIA Offices in Caledonia & Dutton 267 E. Main Street 3205 68th St. S.E - CALEDONIA — DUTTON Tele: 891-8115 Tele: 698-6357 �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Mt I March 5. 1987 DeGroote, Wingeier exchange vows Kindergarten screening scheduled for spring Parents of children who w ill be five years of age or older on or before Dec. 1, should contact the elementary school nearest to their home to begin the kindergarten registration precess The screening program, which is scheduled in May. allows parents to register their child in kindergarten classes offered through the Caledonia Community Schools Kindergarten teachers will provide a presentation on the curriculum and screening pro­ cedures during an evening meeting scheduled at each of the schools in April as follows. Caledonia Elem.. April 16. 891-8181; Dutton Elem . April 13 . 698-8982; Kettle Lake Elem.. April 13. 868-6113. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY On December 13. 1986. Lynnette Ann DeGroote and Christian Jon Wingeier were united in a candlelight ceremony at Peace Reformed Church Parents of the newlyweds are Ernie and Darlene DeGroote of Hastings and Tons and Helen Wingeier of Middleville Friends who participated in the wedding were candlelighter Eric DeGroote. matron of honor Annette Richardson and best man Lee Wingeier Bridesmaids and groomsmen were Shawn and Jeff DeGroote. Tammy and Brian Miller. Lisa Wingeier and Todd Rounds. Darcy Wingeier and Tim Heffner, and flowergirl and ringbearer Heather Hanna and Noah Wenger. The front of the sanctuary was covered with red and white poinsettias with a decorated w hite Christmas tree. The bode s gown was a ruffled chapel-length crystalline gown The bridesmaids earned red lanterns and wore red satin dresses with white marabou capes. The groom s attire was a while tailed tuxedo. Groomsmen wore black tux­ edos with red accents. The couple is presently residing in the Hastings area. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN-CATHOLIC CHURCH Traditional Episcopal Service Using 1928 Prayer Book McCann Road in Irving Sunday Services.................................................... 10:00 a.m. For further information call 948-2 101 ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH West Main Street, Middleville Father Walter L. Spillane Sunday Mass... 11:00a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kralt Ave & 84th St.•Caledonia. Ml Sunday Morning Worship*..................................... 8:30 a m. Sunday School.......................................................... /?:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.......................................11:00a.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody... and lesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday f vening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 6 00 p m 7 00 p m Rev. William Dobson, Pastor 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY 1000 a m 1115 am b00 p m YOU ARE INVITED 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue Rev. Donald Heydens Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ............. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass................................. 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School..................... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship................. 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office; 891-8669 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired).................... 9:45a.m. Sunday School.......................................................11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................................ 7:00p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade).........Wed., 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship... .Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 PHONE 891-8119 ton of Caledonia; 29 grandchildren ; 38 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; three sisters. Funeral services were held 10 a m Tuesday, March 3 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Caledonia with Rev. Fr. Donald Heydens of­ ficiating. Funeral Mass was offered Tuesday morning at the church with Rev Fr. Donald Heydens officiating. Burial was as St Patrick Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were made by Roetman Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. nr ytnitr F. James Budde, D.D.S. | James E. Reagan, D.D.S. 1 1 1 If you would like your church's Directory information listed call 795 3345 for more information. of Bryon Center. Mrs Beulah Richardson of Clarksville, sisters-tn law. Hilda Hui/enga. Henrietta Sytsma, Betty Stowie. Joan Peot. Effie Vink, all of Grand Rapids, brother-in law John and Irene Musch of Grand Rapids, several nieces and nephews Funcra) services were held Sunday, March I. at 3 p.m. at the Leighton United Methodist Church. Rev Ken neth Vaught officiating with interment in Mt Hope Cemetery. Middleville Ar­ rangements by the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Memorials may be made to the Leighton United Methodist Church Good News Organization. Thomas L. Stanton CALEDONIA Thomas L. Stanton, 94, of Leighton Twp., Caledonia, died Satur­ day Feb. 28. 1987 at his home. Mr. Stanton was a lifelong farmer and had served in the U.S. Army during WWI in Germany Surviving are his wife, Margaret; his children, Robert and Dixie Stanton of Grand Rapids, Margaret and Lester Gallagher of Grand Ledge, Thomas and Betty Stanton of Grand Rapids. Donald and Rhoda Stanton of Mesick, Helen Richard of Grand Rapids and Mark Stan­ a 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service ll.-iX? a.m. Church School 945 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. Rev Wayne Kiel, fdsior Rev Stanley Vugieveen Associate Pdstor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education William C. Ackerson MIDDLEVILLE William C. Ackerson. 72. Middleville died Thursday . Feb. 26. 1987 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. He was born June 9. 1914 in Middleville the son of Richard H and Evah Mary (Hang) Ackerson He married Dena Musch November 12, 1949 Mr. Ackerson farmed in this area his entire life. He was a member of the Leighton United Methodist Church and the Barry County Farm Bureau. He is survived by his wife Dena, two daughters Mary Jo Ackerson of Dowling. Julie Beth Ackerson of Middleville, three sisters, Mrs. Orlo (Margaret) Strong of Holland. Mrs. Clayton (Betty) Bryant MR 708 West Main Street Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Morning Worship 11 00 a m Sunday School 9 45 a m Sunday Evening Worship 6 00 p m All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 9 45 a m 1100am 9:30 am Rev. Carl Staler, Pastor Rev. Cil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 Morning VS orship Service Sundav School Evening Worship Service MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Rev Gary Wiley Rev. Robert Gerke OBITUARIES M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Vic Kaleta, Asst. Pastor Sunday School...................................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service.................................. 11:00a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer..................................6:45 p m. Phone Wayland 792-2889 Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE *1 FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... I -3 795-9277 — MIDDLEVILLE - Insurance and Medicaid Accepted ■ IfVIf 1 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 5. 1987 / Page 5 Learning celebration at West Elementary West Elementary teacher Sue Sarver and her sons, Jon (center) and Mike put their minds together to produce this "Eelectromagnetic Crone by Kathleen J. Oresik Pic tins, egg cartons, milk carton caps, band aid cans and a variety of other household materials were transformed into works of art as students at West Elemcn tary put their creative talents to the test for the Learning Celebration open house held Feb 26 at the school The non-competitive celebration, a result of a school effort to develop parent and student togetherness, pro­ duced an array of noteworthy projects, each receiving a blue ribbon, and drew large crowds. Some kindergarten and first graders “look apart a TV and a clock radio" and presented the question “Can you name the parts?”. Meanwhile Adam Siefert made a robot from Styrofoam meat trays, bottle caps, measuring scoops, paper towel tubes and loam cones. Jenny Tobin made a sun machine where with the flip of a switch the sun would turn on and on. Pre-kindergarteners made a project show ing the difference between soft (a cotton ball) rough (sandpaper) and smooth (foil). Second grader Curt Martin made a Tyrannosaurus Rex with bread dough clay. Third grader Aimee Thaler was a little more adventurous and created an eye ball. Michael Butlers “Tying Flies" project displayed a number of flies used for fishing made from patterns he followed for colors and size. Some of the other third graders' displays were a solar system, a volcano, a wooden bird house, and a display of duck wings describing the various feathers. Still other students displayed maps of Michigan and the United States, poster boards denoting the parts of an animal or how to make cheese and even how to see a spectrum of light from a burn­ ing candle in a feather. Jaime Robbins stands in front of her bean plant project and tells how a seed germinates. The combined efforts of third graders Britt Haraburda (pictured), Angie DeBoer and Datie Zoerner created "Fort Graceland", complete with an operational drop bridge. It took the girls none hours of construction time to put together the 1,200 popcycle sticks, three cones and a stained glass window required to complete the project. Tour museum, visit market place through T-K Community Ed In a joint family effort, the Wieringa family, (from left) Jennifer. Sally and Eric brought a living display. Jennifer s rabbit Baby . Caledonia Sportsman’s Club ’ - Sunday Breakfast - ' March 8,1987 i M37 ICALEOONIA lOSTML. 4 ECCS • SAUSAGE I PANCAKES • TOAST i . JUICE • COFFEE’ Adults s2.501 Children under 6 s1“ j I I “es- -* Come on out! T* XX Ji—Xi With 40 stores, the McCamly Place is a festival marketplace. Combine specialty shops with restaurants and you have the perfect “all in one" place to g° All area adults are invited to join the Middleville Com­ munity Ed for an outing to the Battle Creek area on Wednes­ day. March 18 to enjoy the McCamly Place and the Kingman Museum A pro­ gram entitled. “Spring & Wetland Wildflowers" has been arranged for (he group as well as a movie. "Rise and Fall of the Great Lakes" There will be time to browse in the museum. The school bus will leave the high school parking lot by the administration building at 9.15 a m. and return at ap- BETTY’S Beauty Saion Phone 795-9062 A Iso Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1V? Mile E of Whitneyille proximately 5 p.m. A Hastings pick up can be arranged. The $6 cost for the outing includes bus transportation and the program at the Kingman Museum. The cost of lunch and any other pur­ chase is additional. Reservations may be made by calling the Thornapple Kellogg Community Educa­ tion office at 795-3397 bet­ ween the hours of 9 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Reservation deadline is Monday. March 16. Storytime offered in Caledonia March 19 The Caledonia branch of the Kent County Library System will offer a pre-school story link.* for children bet­ ween the ages of three and a half to five-years-old on Thursday. March 19. at 10:30 a m The story time is free but pre-registration is required, either by calling 891-1502 or by stopping by the branch located at 240 Emmons Street, Caledonia �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 5. 1987 Hypnosis may help lose weight, stop smoking Thornapple Kellogg Com­ munity Ed is concerned about the risks involved with smok­ ing and a high cholesirol diet, if you're serious about wan­ ting to stop smoking or to lose weight, hypnosis seminars may held you succeed. On Tuesday. March 17. a two-hour stop smoking seminar will be offered at 6 pm . with a two-hour weight control seminar following at 8:30 p m at the Thornapple Kellogg High School 3885 Bender Road, sponsored by Community Ed department Sit through half of a hyp­ nosis session be hypnotized two limes while you re there, and unless you're convinced the seminar will work for you. you may have your $30 hack. You have nothing to lose but a cigarette habit or excessive fat! Registration for the seminars is being taken by the Community Ed department at 795 3397. Self Psych Chncial Hypnotist David Rowe will conduct the seminars, which arc being offered this semester by 40 community education programs "No smoker really wants to quit". Rowe says "Your conscious mind knows you SHOULD quit, but the sub­ conscious mind really doesn't care This battle between the two parts of the mind is also what present overweight peo­ ple from sticking to their diets They KNOW what they should cat: they juM don't feel like doing it ' Rowe's hypnosis is design­ ed to get your subconscious mind to cooperate with your conscious mind's desire for a habit change, so your feelings and desires will be in harmony “Once you feel like doing what you already want to do. success is inevitable.'' Rowe says. Seminar participants will be hypnotized four times during the two-hour sessions and receive a cassette tape for reinforcement of the hy pnotic suggestions at home The tape, which has subliminal suggestions, features con­ scious conditioning on one side for listening while doing other activities and hypnotic programming for listening while relaxing. Smokers generally need to listen to their tapes for seven days to assimilate a non | Parkway [ CWre&j ' 1% ' Gun Lake Family Medicine and After Hours Clinic 12850 Chief Noonday Rd., Wayland. Ml Phone 792-6243 | Hours: Mon.-Sat 9 a m. to 8 p.m.; Sun. 10-5 Appointments Taken ■ X-Rays tab Hi John Lemke D.O., Family Practice m Gary L. Doublestein, D.O., ■I After Hours Clinic Coordinator Ill Audrey Alflen, Office Manager . Professional or Retail Space for Lease l»~s)f?BE5FgENT 792-9133 nmii—mvr i-rnTtF Dr. Michael G. David Announces office hours for the PRACTICE of PODIATRY Medical A: surgical treatment of tne foot Located within the (Jun Lake Family Medicine Bldg. 12850 Chief Noonday Rd . Wayland at Gun Lake Call 792-6243 for Appointment J. SERINI. D.O. and A. COATES, D.O. Now accepting patients for GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE Stomach intestine & liver disease Located at 12850 Chief Noonday Rd. Fridays (only by appt.) • Ph 1-800-331 7354 smoker's attitude, and weight clients should listen to their tapes regularly until they've achieved their desired weight loss. The same seminars have been offered by American Lung affiliates in 74 ernes in II states, the Texas Public Health Association in 15 cities, the National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana in 7 cities, and community educa­ tion program in 92 Michigan cities. Registration is possible by calling the Thornapple Kellogg Community Ed office at 795-3397. Office hours arc 9 a m. through 4:30 p.m.. Monday through Fnday. Lincoln Day banquet set for April 10 The Barry County Republican Party has an­ nounced that the annual Lin­ coln Tribute for Barry County has been scheduled for Fri­ day. April 10. at the Mid­ dles ilia in Middleville. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m.. with a program to follow. Preceding the dinner, the Republican Party is hosting a Wine and Cheese Reception for Congressman Paul Henry. The reception is also be be held at the "Villa beginning at 6 p.m In addition to Congressman Henry, party officials an­ ticipate that Sen. Jack Welborn Rep Bob Bender, and House Minority Leader Paul Hillegond will also be in attendance, as well as most township and county elected officials. Tickets for the dinner are $15 per person, and the cost for the reception is $5 per per­ son. Reservations may be made by calling Elizabeth Underwood at 945-4303, Clare Goyings 623-2738, Vicki Jerkatis 795-7389, or Jan Geiger 367-4459. Girl Scout anniversary display opens In celebration of the 75th year of Girl Scouting, the Grand Rapids Public Museum is hosting a special Girl Scout display, highlighting the history of Girl Scouting in West Michigan. The display will begin on March 8. the first day of Girl Scout Week. A special open­ ing ceremony is planned for the occasion at 3:30 p.m. honoring the nch tradition of Giri Scouting, as well as the exciting future that awaits to­ day s girls. The exhibit itself contains memorabilia from former Girl Scouts in a six-county area, including v image uniforms, badges, handbooks. •xraptxioks. and even equipment from a sailboat the Giri Scouts in Grand Haven used to own! Area troops are also sponsor­ ing special activities during the exhibition which are open io the public Visitors are invited to take part tn mime, tm-punching. fire-building. basketry Jemoosintfiofts. and much more Call the museum at 456-3977 for a schedule of denrkmstr at ions The display closes on June I Self Psych Hypnotist David Rowe believes your subconscious mind needs to cooperate with your conscious mind’s desire or a habit change Area Girl Scouts kick off 75th Anniversary with Promise Circle On March 12. Girl Scouts in Michigan Trails Girl Scout Council and across the nation will kick off their yearlong 75th anniversary celebration with a worldwide event called the Promise Circle. Girl Scout National Presi­ dent Betty F. Pilsbury will begin the circle in Washington D C., at 2:30 p.m. by leading Girl Scouts and friends in reciting the Girl Scout Promise. Girl Scouts nationwide, plus those residing overseas. will repeat the promise in their respective time zones. The recitation will move around the globe, finally clos­ ing the circle and symbolizing the unity of Girl Scouts everywhere. Nearly 10,000 area Girl Scouts will hold Promise Cir­ cle events throughout the council's six counties. Special arrangements have been made and locations selected for each one. Around the Calder in Grand Rapids, in shopping malls. Teachers are learners too! At Caledonia Elementary, teachers have decided to turn their staff meetings into seminars that center around improving instruction. Each month, members of the staff present lectures or demonstrations on teaching techniques that can be transferred to other classrooms. The "class’’ is given an assignment that in­ volves using the new techni­ que and reports back at a Lcfore-school seminar held two weeks later. So far this year, presenta­ tions have included: how to Ferris honors Donna Anderson Middleville’s Donna K Anderson is among the nearly 1.200 Ferris State College students who were included on the academic honors list for the fail quarter. 1986-87. To be eligible, a Ferris stu­ dent must have compiled a 3.50 grade point average in at least 12 quarter hours of grad­ ed work Of the total list of 1.182 students Anderson was one of the 167 who earned a 4.00 grade point average or all A grades. use story mapping and the PRST method of improve reading comprehension; how to use "sponge” activities to make the most of every teaching moment; how to app­ ly Bloom's Taxonomy to leach high level thinking skills in the classroom; and how to encourge flexibility and fluen­ cy in student thinking. The Caledonia Elementary staff seminars are just ope pan of the "School Improvement " plan that is drawn up and ex­ ecuted each year by the staff If you are interested in hear­ ing more about the seminars of the plan, please contact Mrs Tonya Porter. 891-8181. civic centers, schtxils, and even intersections, girls will join hands for this historic moment in Girl Scout history. The public, including former Girl Scouts everywhere, is invited to attend The Middleville Girl Scouts will be meeting at the Thor nappie Kellogg High School on March 12. 3:30 p.m , where Duane Thatcher, the town’s mayor is scheduled to open the ceremonies for the Promise Circle event. A representative from the Baby Bliss corporation and a fromer Girl Scout leader from 25 years ago are the scheduled guest speakers. Joining with all Girl Scouts throughout the United States, the scouts will recite the Pro misc Circle pledge at 4 p.m The scouts will also have a display at the Hastings City Bank. Middleville Office, from March 9 to 13. BILLIE’S BEAUTY SALON "On tba Lake” 556 S Short Drive Green lane Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BIUJE RUSSELL. OWNER 25 rEARS lh THE SAUE LOCATION Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lense > • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 5. 1987 / Page 7 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST Wc have had beautiful weather this past week Last Tuesday evening, many families from Caledonia Elementary School met al the Kentwood Arena for a funfilled evening of roller skating. There were many kids that showed mom and dad “how it was done. ” But there were also many moms and dads that were still light on their feet and probably had sore muscles to prove it the next day A big thank you to the Student Council for spon soring an enjoyable evening. The Bookworm is returning to Caledonia Elementary School in March. So if you’re in the area don't run over him on his way to school. Happy March birthdays Joyce Ranes and Robby Lillie (he's 7) on the 1st; Rae Ellen Niles on the l()th. Mike Niles Jr on the 12th; Kim VanPort Fleet on 24; and Carol Slocum on the 25th. Happy Anniversary to Jim and Lorrain Carter on the I Oth it's a Girl! Congratulations to Jeff and Mary Jo Leather­ man on the birth of their daughter. The first of last week Hairy and I heard geese but couldn't find them in the sky. Finely Miss Ott and I caught sight of about 10 geese flying al tree t<»p level. Later in the week I noticed another group, a little bigger than the first. Thcp» Friday evening Dorothy Reu called to report that spring must be here, as she sighted 50 to 100 geese landing on the lake in Caledonia. We wondered what they must have thought about the ice. Gwenith A. Van Eenenaam and Roger A. Schwab are planning a March 28 wed­ ding. The bride-elect, of Lan­ sing. is the daughter of Howard and Joyce Van Eenenaam of Caledonia. The groom-elect, of Vermontville, is the son of Bernice Schwab, also of Vermontville, and the late Paul Schwab. Our best wishes to the happy couple. Last Saturday was a very busy day at the Soest house Bob Anderson and Bob Lovell from Grand Rapids arrived to help Rich get the Model A running again. The oil pan and pump had to go back on the motor along with the radiator and generator. And as luck would have it. the car still didn't want to start. But the “boys" won out and the car is now running as if it were brand new Bill and Shirley Lysdahl stopped by for a short visit. Before they left Art and Jean Soest had also arrived. And at about the time Rich was finishing up in the garage. An­ nie came to get us to go with her to a baby shower, in Grand Rapids The shower was for Rae Ellen Niles at the home of Mr. and Mrs Mike Niles, and was given by Carrie Niles and Joyce Ranes. with about 18 present Many beautiful and useful gifts were received. Saturday evening Hugh and Annie Kegerreis showed the Soest family pictures from their recent trip to Florida. Sunday afternoon the Soest family called on grandma and grandpa Soest (Art and Jean) in Wyoming. Looks like we arc taking turns going hack and forth as Monday grandma's due in Caledonia at the dentist Tuesday. March 10. is Caledonia's O.E.S. regular meeting. Same time, same place as always. U.M.W.'s next meeting is Thursday. March 12, 7 p.m., at the church. Hope to see you there. Marian Buer has relumed from Florida and was taken to the hospital upon her return. She got worst in Florida and the family took the house trailer down to Florida to br­ ing her home. Bob hasn’t been well either. Our best wishes to them. Clarence Finkbeiner's sister Leona came from Traverse City to visit Dorothy Finkbeiner. Margaret and Dick Schantz spent the winter down in New Mexico. THE BARRY COUNTY BOOK COMMITTEE ...is now taking pre-publication orders for reprints of the ALLEGAN-BARRY COUNTIES BOOK 1880 BARRYEATON COUNTIES BOOK 1885-1891. The books are exact content reprints in HARD COVER. This reprint is limited. The price is $30 per volume and $55 for a set (one of each). Reserve your copy(s) now. Delivery date is tent­ atively set for June 1987. Proceeds from book sales will be used to rebuild the C.K. & S. Depot at Charlton Park. Make checks and/or money orders payable to the BARRY COUNTY BOOK COMMITTEE, 3160 S. Broadway, Has­ tings, Michigan 49058. If you wish to have your book(s) mailed to you add $3.00 for handling and postage. Clarence Finkbeiner's sister. Leona Viehl. and the former Larraine Dygert. are taking a vacation to Hawaii tog ether We are sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Tom Stanton Saturday night. Services were at Holy Family with Fr. Don Hey dens officiating Our con­ dolances to his wife Margaret, and the family. On July II. 1987. Susie Symons and Julian Pool plan to marry The bode to be of Dearborn, is the daughter of Al and Donna Symons of Caledonia She is a graduate of Roger s High School and McConnell Travel Agency schools. The future groom, of Bellville, is the son of Francis and Frances Pool of Nashville. Tenn. He is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University . A golden wedding anniver­ sary was observed Feb. 19 by Wil ham and Harriet Meyers of Hastings An open house was held from 3-5 p.m. at First Methodist Church in Hastings on Sunday March 1. The Meyers have three children; Richard. Jon. Jean Meyer and one grandchild. Our congratulations to them The Meyers family were one­ time Caledonia business residents. Ralph and Thelma and Jim Gehls' Feb. 22 Sunday dinner guests were Wesley Gehl and friend Barbara, who just flew in from her mom’s home in California. Dorothy Finkbeiner has been enjoying her grand­ daughter. Tiffany Packer’s (Pam’s daughter) visit with her the past week. Tiffany has been try ing to spend sometime and visit with all her relatives lately, as in May she will join the Army. Our best wishes go with her. Larry Gehl must be about ready to join the Polar Bear Club. Each year he has the tendency to fall through the ice where his ice shanty is. This year, last Tuesday after­ noon, he fell through Barber Lake, went down and came up twice, and grabbed the solid ice and pulled himself out. He hurried home and put on dry clothes and called his son Bob to go w ith him to remove both their ice shanties from the lake. The afternoon sun melted the ice underneath, as well as a bit on top. So-do be careful'! Fish haven’t been biting anyway - the wind has been blowing from the east, an ill wind, even the fish don’t favor it! Dorothy Staiger has been quite ill the past couple weeks with strepc throat, a bad cold and congestion. She is recovering slowly. Best wishes to you. Dorothy Hank Gehl saw his doctor last week for a had cold. He’s doing better now . Perhaps you noticed signs that the American Legion Caledonia and Ladies Aux­ iliary w ill be holding Bingo at their hall on Cherry Valley, opposite the building of the Ford garage on Thursday evenings. At 6:30 p.m. there will be early bird specials. At 7 p.m. the regular games begin. Try the early specials, you win more! This all begins on March 5. Mrs. Katherine Loveless. 83. of Dutton passed away on Feb. 25. Our condolances to the family remaining. Jennie Nash of Alaska and Jo Courts of Caledonia are her surviving sisters. We are sorry to hear Mrs. Ena Timm had a stroke a cou­ ple weeks ago She was hospitalized but is now home convalescing Best wishes to you. Etta. Mr Hamid Thayler had a bad stroke in Florida Part of the family went to see him It affected his speech and one mJc Wc wish him well He to a brother to Myrtle McCarty and Dorothy Dutcher On Feb. 20, ha Langkamp and Gerry Neil enjoyed a Continued, page 8 NEW...RELATED BALANCE CHECKING! We have a new checking program called RELATED BALANCE CHECKING! When you have $2,500 in a savings account or certificate of deposit with us., or the combination of the two ac­ counts total $2,500, your per­ sonal checking account is ser­ vice charge free! RELATED BALANCE CHECKING is new at our bank and you will need to come in and sign up for this free checking program. Checking is also free of all service charges for customers that maintain the low minimum balance of $300 in their account, as well as for customers 60 years of age and older! Stop by today and discover the convenience of checking with us. That’s Hastings City Bank, “the bank with over a hundred years of experience!” ©ttj Sunk safe and sound banking FDIC �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I March 5. 1987 Caledonia honor roll told 12th Grade Luis Andrade. Elisabeth Blom. Sarah Cheney. Cindy Cook, Sue Cook. Kelly Crum. David Ferguson, Kimberly Fish. Tina Frantti. James Good, Roger Hill. Sarah Hughes, Dennis Johnson. Barb Johnston. Robert Lannon. Kimberly Leatherman, Michael Lievensc. Andrea Maines. Tricia Moomey, Mike Muller. Leila Myers. Shawn Orr, Christine Poll. Holly Poll, Tom Proos. Michael Rundhaug. Stale Sagabrater. Amy Sennekcr. Bradley Sizelove. Kimberly Smith. Brian Timmer. Amy Vaughn. Matthias Vondach, Linda Warner, Robert Weaver. 11 th tirade Amy Barnaby, John Barstis. Mike Berends. Man Burns. Sally Clark. Nancy Cox. Andrew DeGood. Robert Doot. Minday Erridge. Nancy Graham. Dan Greenfield. Jeffrey Helman. Gregg lllikainen. Tom Kazemier. Kory Keating. Katie Kowalczyk. My Lai. Christy Leatherman. Denise Nickels. Michael Nickels. Traci Pnes. Troy Shane. Michael Sherer. Rick Simp­ son. Douglas Stack. Julie Swartz. Samantha Thompson. Sara VanKuiken. Bradley Waayenberg. Jill Zandbergen. 10th tirade Robert Andrusiak. Tom Barron. Melinda Beck. Jeremy Boot. Phil Bowman. Kristi Doom. Deborah Down­ ing. Richard Dunn. Kristie Haupt. Cann Hirt. Timothy Caledonia Jr. High honor roll named 8th tirade Chris Beetham. Sally Bcrencsi. Lori Bergy. Holli Bowman. Joe Cox. Steve Douglas. Dennis Elmhirst, Clarice Gerkc. Korey Hof man. Susan Jacobs, Pam Johnson. Susan Klingensmith. Brett Maynard. Jeff McCaul. Sheri Milley. Amy Ohhouse, Richard Petchaucr. Katie Ramsey, Veronica Robertson, Matt Schalk. Rod Swadner. — BINGO — Caledonia American Legion 9548. M-37 Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Kent Taylor, Chad VanderVelde. Susan Welton. 7th tirade Aron Bravata. Theresa Bravata. Heather Comegys, Margaret Conway. Jessica Cook. San Engman. Brad Feenstra. Craig Fortuna. Hol­ ly Hagen. Chip Hoebeke. Todd Hudson. Tanya Jousma. Amy Kaechelc. Rebecca Konmg. Khanh Lai. Nicole Lan­ non. Joshua McConnon. Tim Molis. Rob Moomey. John Nagel. Stephanie O Krangley. Eric Peterson. Brad Seeley. Ben Schafer. Scott Siler. Jen­ ny Smith. Tim Smith. Pamela Stephens. Elisabeth Thomas. Mike VanderPlocg. Chris BanRyn, JeffVelthou.se. Gina Warner. Jenny Wilkinson. Deborah Wilson. NOTICE Taxpayers of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Appraisals and Sales Studies by the Barry County Equalization Department show the following tentative ratio of 1986 assessed value to true cash value: AGRICULTURE COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERSONAL RATIO FACTOR 59.99 44.69 52.31 47.33 61.47 50 00 0.83347 1.11882 0.95584 1.05641 0.81340 1.00000 Board of Review Will Meet MONDAY and TUESDAY MARCH 9 and 10,1987 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 4 p.m. and on WED., MARCH 11, 1987 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. MEETING IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE AT Middleville Village Hall 118 East Main Street DONALD E BOYSEN. Supervisor Hodgkinson. Tammi Hoevenaar. David Johnson. Wendy Jousma. Pam Kuiper. Mark Lanser. Kristen Molis. Yvonne Morin. Todd Overmire. Taura Perrin. Heidi Porter. Sharon Post. Tnsha Price. Debra Schumacher. Elizabeth Snyder. Rebecca Stauffer. Robert Stauffer. Aaron Tafelsky. Tamara VanderWoude. Mana Vargo. Brenton Walbridge. Wilbur Welton. Dai W'essman. Kimberly Wild. Colleen Young. Ram Young. 9th tirade Rachel Adams. Anne Andrusiak. Kelly Audy. Ryan Berends. Brian Boot. Brent Bums. Miriam Comegys. Thomas Cox. Carla Frantti. Tom Greenfield. Carrie Hill. Bradley Hodgkinson. Scott Hoek. Holly Hunter. Andrew Lillie. Jason Maynard. Mat­ thew McConnon. Kory Mossel. Karla Oosterhou.se. Sandra Roush. Aleassa Schambers, Daniel Scheid. Matthew Shane. Amy Siler. Lon Sizelove. Dora Thomp­ son. Mane Turbergen. Jodi Tuinstra. Enka Tyler. Amy VanHaitsma. Ami Wilson. Caledonia Continued from page 7 fresh fish dinner with Ralph, Thelma and Jim Gehl at the Gehl home. Thelma caught the fish for dinner. Robert Buer has returned from Florida When they brought Marion home he stayed behind to close up the house in Florida. Ralph. Thelma. Jim Gehl and Dorothy Finkbeiner en­ joyed Saturday night dinner out at Hayward s Country Kit­ chen in the Village Centre. The food was very good. Try them sometime. The menu is reasonable they were very busy. We wish them luck. I have two corrections: The Hawaiian province is spelled Oahu - mispelled last week. And 1 have to promote Miss Kelley and her class of 2nd grade from 1st. Sorry Folks! Two weeks ago the Rev. Father Don Heydens was a guest of Rev. Dennis Wagner in Washington D.C. They shoveled snow on Monday. For four consecutive Mon­ days. College classes were dismissed because of snow storms. Zachery Langkamp, son of Mark and Michelle Langkamp made his first Holy Commu­ nion last Saturday evening, during 5 p.m. Mass at Holy Family Church. Our con­ gratulations to him Last Sunday, March 1. Ralph. Thelma and Jim Gehl enjoyed roast chicken and dressing dinner at the David and Sue Fleischmann’s home. Mrs. Clair (Barbara) Waite had out-patient surgery on her foot. She hobbled around on crutches but is doing pretty well now . Lem is here, enjoy it! The Boy Scout s Pancake Breakfast is March 8 at the Wagon Wheel Restaurant from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m Let’s support our Boy Scorn’s and take a fnend out for breakfast. Mr and Mrs Hugh Keger re is called on Mrs Edythe Akinch Sunday afternoon at Sherbr«x»ke Shelly Raab is home from Western University during their spring break, enjoying the company of her family. Mr and Mrs W ilbur Raab and Sharia Looks like we ll be getting a new power pole in the near future as it was hn by a car Monday morning Luckily no one was hurt This week s students of the week ore (bock row from left) Amy Nosh fifth grade: Amy Ybema, fourth grade: (front row from left) Michael Cromer second grade: and Bobbi Frazer, first grade. McFall students of the week announced Each week, teachers and students select six students of the week representing each of the six grades at McFall Elementary School in Middleville. This week’s Students of the Week are: Jenny Laansma. kindergarten; Bobbi Frazer, first grade; Michael Cramer, second grade; Ana Monroe, third grade; Amy Ybema, fourth grade; and Amy Nash, fifth grade. The selected students are chosen for their academic and Ana Monroe social performance in school Children named Student of the W'eek recieve a certificate Jenny Loonsmo and a bumper sticker for their parents which reads. “My kid was Student of the Week ” “Counselor Corner” by Bernie Weller Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Counselor Dealing with the Attention Deficit Disorder The following article is taken from the pamphlet, “Coping With Your Inatten­ tive Child" written by Samuel J. Nichamin, M.D. and James Windell, M.A. • When you have a toddler who is “into everything” there is one rule that you and the babysitter must follow to ensure the youngster’s protec­ tion: Never turn your back on the child. • Child-proof your home by removing all dangerous or potentially dangerous objects: do not place enticing and “forbidden” objects on refrigerators or high up in cupboards, as hyperactive toddlers can climb to reach them. Remove and lock up all medications, cleaning fluids, glass objects and sharp in­ struments, cover all electrical outlets. • When overactivc or troublesome behavior per­ sists, try placing the youngster in a playpen or isolate the GFWC Gun Lake area offering scholarships College bound high school senior girls from four area high schools are invited to ap­ ply for one of four scholar­ ships given by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs - Gun Lake Area. Students at Martin. Deltun-Kellogg, Wayland Union and Thomapple Kellogg High School should apply to their guidance counselor’s office before March 20. The applications will be reviewed and judged by the GFWC-Gun Lake Area Scholarship Committee. Pen­ ny Hogan. Lots Page, Linda Gruver and Mane Finkbeiner The SI.000 award will be divided among the four win­ ners. Entries * ill be judged on the basis of academic record, financial need, definite goals, reasons for choosing their field of interest, and extra cur­ ricular activities. This will be the third year that the ^GFWC-Gun t Lake Area has awarded scholarship funds to deserving students The money is raised throughout the year by various club activities and memorial donations. child in a “safe” room. • A D D. toddlers often have eating habits that arc unusual. Every effort should be made to provide a wellbalanced diet, because an un­ balanced assortment of ftxxLs can lead to malnutrition and iron deficiency anemia. Rather than scolding, nagg­ ing, or punishing, try establishing definale mealtimes with few snacks available between meals Pre­ sent small amounts of food at mealtimes, but avoid deman­ ding that the child “cat!” • An extremely hyperactive youngster who is overstimulated can be tem­ porarily controlled by firmly grasping the child around the waist and holding as long as necessary. Next Week: Advice for Dealing With The Attention Deficit Disorder Preschool Child (Ages 3-5). NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Please take Notice that a public hearing will be conducted by the Middleville Village Council at a meeting to be held on the 10th day of March, 1987 at 6 30 p.m at the Village Hall, 118 East Mam Street, Middleville, Michigan, to pre sent proposed Sanitary Sewer plans for the area describ­ ed as follows: Starting m private property at the North Village Limits, south to the intersection of Middleville Road and Arlington Street, then east across private property, then south across private property to Liberty Street, then south along Liberty Street to Spring Street, then east along Spnng Street to the west river pumping station Also starting at the North Village Limits and Arlington Street south to the intersection of Middleville Road and Arlington Street Written comments concerning this proposed protect may be filed with the Village Clerk, at the Village HaH, or per sons wishing to address the Middleville Village Council directly may attend the Public Hearing The Middleville Village Council �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 5, 1987 / Page 9 Trojan eagers one step away from title share; pound Lee 83-56 Delton runnerup at regionals Powerful Stevensville-Lakeshore won last Saturday s wrestling regionals held at Delton. The host Panthers were runnerup while Caledonia finished in a tie for seventh. Middleville featured individual champion Brian Cooley (top picture) at 126 while Caledonia qualified Troy Shane (bottom picture) at 132 and Roger Wood at 145 for this weekend's state meet. Shane took forth and Wood third. Middleville moved to and for a half the game was within one siepot its first O-K relatively tight. Middleville Blue cage title in three years led 22-19 at the end of one w uh a 83-56 pounding of Lee quarter and 38-29 at the halt. But in the third period, the last Friday. The Trojans are now 12-1 Trojans' Doug Fox headed a 22-9 advantage for a 60-38 in the league and 17-2 overall Middleville is tied with margin. Fox tossed in 9 points Hamilton for the OK Blue while Trojan sixth man David topspot after topping Kelfog- Elies chipped in 6. Pranger said he never ex­ gsviile Friday If Middleville handles pected Lee to rollover despite Comstock Park on the road a poor record “They are always tough to this Friday , the Tro|.ms can do no less than tie for the beat.” he said “In the third team’s first crown since the quarter we got the ball inside 1982-83 season. Hamilton, and opened things up We did who has won its last tour a better job of doing that . ” Pranger said the improved league games despite k»sing inside game as well as switfour players tor disciplinary reasons, must win at Godwin Middleville coach Skip Pranger admitted if there is an advantage to the final week of the schedule, his team has it. "We definitely have the ad­ vantage.” said Pranger. On March 6 and 7. Mid whose team has won six in a row. “We play a team which dleville will again host the State Class “C” Wrestling has won only two league games while Hamilton has to Tournament at Thomapplc go to Godwin to play a winn­ Kellogg High School. This is the 11 th time this event has ing team. ” It might have been easy for been held there. Two hundred and eight of the Trojans to look past Lee. ching between different zones on the defense were the keys to the game. After we changed defenses we controlled the tempo better.” he said Offensively. Middleville hit 51 percent (30-of-59) from the floor and 23-of 32 free throws. Lee attempted only 12 free throws, hitting 6 Fox finished with 21 points aid 9 rebounds in less than three quarters. Elies hit 16 markers off the bench on 5-of-8 field goals and b-of-6 free throws Tim Mcsecar chipped in 11 points and 7 re­ bounds while Randy Stickney added 6 points. State Class “C” wrestling tourney in Middleville the finest athletes m the state will be competing for 13 State Championships beginning at 9:30 a m. Friday The Finals will be held late Saturday afternoon. Admission is $2 for the first three sessions and $3 for the Finals COMMISSION ORDER... (Under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) OPEN SEASONS AND CATCH LIMITS ON PIKE, WALLEYE, SAUGER AND MUSKELLUNGE Scots overcome injuries to beat Comstock Park 69-57 Things didn't look very good for the Fighting Scots after the conclusion of the first quarter with their game against Comstock Park The Scots were down 26-14 after 1 quarter, due mostly by Comstock Park junior Ryan H 16 points. The Scots were also in trou­ ble because starters Kory Keating and Craig Mulder were injured in the opening minutes. Add to these the absence of senior Bob Weaver, who was sitting out the contest due to a neck injury and things looked hopeless for the Scots. But. some outstanding plax by juniors Tom Ka/mier, Dave Smith and Mike Waller helped the Scots overcome all these obstacles for a 69-57 win Kaznner and Smith who have seen limited action this year came into the game and placed great “Tom and Dave did a fan­ tastic job.” exclaimed coach Jon Meerman. “They haven’t seen a lot of action this year and their attitudes have been great, so I’m very happy for them.” Kozmier scored 6 points and grabbed a game high 15 rebounds. Smith scored 6 points, dished out 3 assists, and was partly responsible for holding Huber to 7 points in the second half. Comstock Park led at halflime 35-29. Huber already had scored 23 points, in the second half Caledonia played a box and I on Huber and the Panthers The defense held Huber to 7 points the rest of the game “Donn Bonzheim and Dave Smith did a fanlastk job on Huber.” cited Meerman •Where ever he went, they went.” Leading the way for the Scots offensively was once again junior Mike Walker He exploded for 29 points. 4 assists, and 11 rebounds — NOTICE — Board of Review Meeting CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP 640 Emmons Street March 10-11 • 9-4:30 p.m. ‘ With Scott Spanster. Ryan Huber, and Mike Walker all in the same league with defmately have some power in the league.” exclaimed Meerman. Others scoring for the Scots were Todd Hooton with 10 points. Kory Keatmg 6. Craig Mulder with 4. Donn Bon­ zheim with 4. and Todd Wallma and Rick Moon with 2 each. The Scots end their regular season with a game against Bryon Center Friday at Caledonia. It's parents night. Middleville to host state wrestling tourney On March 6 and 7. Mid­ dleville will again host the State Class ”C” Wrestling Tournament This is the 11th time this event has been held at Thomappie Kellogg Two hundred and eight of the finest athletes in the state w ill be competing for 13 state champKHiship* beginning at 9:30 Friday morning The finals will be held late Satur­ day afternoon Admission is $2 for the first three sessions and $3 for the finals Get results with Sun & News CLASSIFIEDS Phone 795-3345 Under the authority of Section 4, Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended, being 300.4 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Commis­ sion, at its October 10, 1986, meeting, adopted the following order to become effective April 1,1987, and remain valid fora period of five years until March 31, 1992. This order supersedes the order of May 17, 1985, CFI-112.85. It shall be unlawful to take the following named species except within the open seasons and daily limits as prescribed below: Open Season: On walleye, sauger, northern pike and muskellunge (including tiger muskellunge). Region I: All Upper Peninsula waters including the surrounding Great Lakes and connecting waters not otherwise closed to fishing shall be from May 15 through March 15. Regions II and III: All Lower Peninsula waters ex­ cept the Great Lakes and connecting waters not otherwise closed to fishing shall be from the last Saturday in April through March 15. Regions II and III: The Great Lakes and connecting waters shall be open year around; except that muskellunge in Lake St. Clair, and the St. Clair and Detroit rivers may be taken only from the first Satur­ day in June through December 15 of each year. For the purposes of this order, all drowned river mouth lakes such as Manistee Lake, Lake Macatawa and Muskegon Lake are considered as inland waters and are subject to inalnd water regulations. Daily Catch Limits: Statewide limits shall be five (5) singly or in combination for largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye and sauger and northern pike; the daily catch limit on muskellunge is one (1) (including tiger muskellunge) except that the daily catch limit on Lake St. Clair and the Detroit and St. Clair rivers shall be six singly or in combination for largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, sauger, and nor­ thern pike when the catch includes at least one walleye or sauger. And except that the daily catch on Lake Erie shall be 10 singly or in combination for largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, sauger, and northern pike when the catch in­ cludes at least five walleye or sauger. For the purposes of this order the boundary between the Detroit River and Lake Erie is defined as an east-west line touching the southern most tip of Celeron Island O. Stewart Myers, Chairman Natural Resources Commission John M. Robertson Executive Secretary Countersigned: Gordon E. Guyer, Director �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / March 5. 1987 West Elementary School hosts art exhibit An art exhibit from the Kalamazoo Insititue of Arts is on display from March 5 to April 9 at West Elementary School. The exhibit. “The Butlers of Holm", was created by Kalamazoo artist Todd Zim­ merman. The series of water­ colors and pen and ink draw­ ings portray an imaginary world and it's inhabitants, the Butlers Zimmerman offers a detailed account of their ac­ tivities. complete with a depiction of their technology The exhibit is from the Ar­ treach program of traveling exhibits. Artreach is developed by a grant from the Neitzel receives “Celebrate Literacy Award” Mrs Shirley Neitzel. third grade teacher Kettle Lake School, has been selected as the recipient of the Kent County Reading Councils “Celebrate Literacy Award" for 1987. The award is given annually to one educator in the tn-county area for their ex­ emplary work in promoting and enhancing literacy. Mrs. Neitzel is being recognized by her peers throughout the county and state for her unselfish commit ment and endless journey in promoting writing skills and opportunities for children, adults, and professional con­ ferences on writing techni­ ques. actively participates in a writers guild. “Peninsula Writers", coordinates Kettle Lake’s “Young Authors" festival, and offers numerous writing opportunities for her students. Neitzel is said to have brought distinction and recognition to the school district. Kent County, the teaching profession and most importantly, the children in her classroom. Michigan Council for the Arts, with additional support from the School Employee s Credit Union of Kalamazoo It provides exhibits to communities throughout Southwestern Michigan. Schools. 11branes and other community facilities may receive the exhibits free of charge. Free lectures and demonstrations by area artists to supplement the exhibits are also provided by the program Any organzation interested in participating in the Ar­ treach program should contact the Artreach Coordinator at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. 314 South Park Street. Kalamazoo. Ml 49007. “Computer Corner”... by Andrew Mann The Junior High science department is soaring with the use of computers to help with difficult concepts and rein­ forcement in science. Two Junior High science teachers. John Butler and Dan Dabakey. share a computer that is regularly in use in their science rooms Butler says. "The computer especially helps students who are visual learners (which most students are). It helps these students to visualize difficult concepts, such as the water cycle more easily." Portrait of the Great American Investor Butler says textbooks like the new science text, recom­ mend software for each chapter. The software is in­ tegrated into the text to more clearly teach each chapter's concepts. The software is also used to reinforce ideas presented in the text In the 7th grade we have software to coorespond to units on water and climate, prehistoric life, cells, and animal classification. One goal for the science depart­ ment is to have a specific computer program for each chapter in the textbook. Mr Butler has small groups of students rotate to the computer every 10 to 15 minutes so everyone has a chance to use it. In the eighth grade. Mr. Dabakey. is using the com­ puter to help teach about the skelton. nutrition, and frog dessection. Yes. there are even programs that teach about frog dissection. Dabakey says one of the most popular programs is call ed. “The Body Transparent. " "It is a great program that helps to reinforce the location of the organs in a human body." Dabakey says. Another popular program is used in our nutrition unit. Part of the unit looks at the amount of sugar in a student's diet. The nutrition software helps students learn about the amount of sugar in their breakfast cereal and the nutri­ tional content of different fast foods. “Students are fre­ quently surprised at the amount of sugar they eat each day. The programs really help to get the point across. I fre­ quently allow students to use the programs when they finish their work. It is a great motivator," Dabakey says. The use of the computer in the science classroom helps students visually learn dif­ ficult concepts; serves as a great motivator; and is great for reinforcing concepts. National Merit finalist named You wouldn’t know it to look at him But he has an investment plan that’s working, even though he’s not From Elm Street to Wall Street, people all over America are discovering that U.S. Savings Bonds have changed When held for five years or more. Bonds pay competitive rates, like money market accounts They’re also free from state and local income tax Find out more, call anytime I 800-US BONDS U.S. SAVINGS BONDS Miss Linda Warner has been selected as a National Merit Scholarship Finalist, a distinction that places her in a very select group representing fewer than half of one percent of American high school seniors. Linda is now being con­ sidered for one of 1.800 Na­ tional Ment S2.000 Scholar ships from a group of 13.500 seniors throughout the United States for demonstrating outstanding academic poten­ tial as a high school student at Caledonia Linda will be notified this spring if she has been chosen for one of the scholarships. She is the daughter of Mrs. Nella Warner of Alto, a teacher at Kettle Lake Elementary School Middleville volleybailers top Comstock Park The Middleville varsity volley ball team beat Com­ stock Park Panthers by scores of 15-10. 15-10 This raises the Trojan s record to 5-2 in the league and 20-11 overall. Leading Middleville in Aces were Trena Yonkers w ith 2 and Katie Elies w uh 2 Leading the lady Trojans in kills were Heather Hannapel with 10 while Trena Yonkers led in blocks with 2. Leading in Assists, was Trena Yonkers with 14. Coach Cheri Ritz said of the game, “this was one of the best games of our season We moved our feet like I knew we could. I knew Comstock Park would serve tough and play good defense so 1 emphasized to my team we would have to sene better than in past few games and use our attack to kill the ball, not just to keep the ball in play. ’ ’ She also said "The team did everything she asked them to do tonight, serve and get in good position on defense and ATTACK the ball “This was an important win for us - putting us in a tie for 2nd place in the conference." said Ritz. Over-the-hill Gang take on Lions The Wayland area “Coachins' Types" & "Celebrities" will be fed to the Lions on March 13 The locals will be playing a contingent of Detroit Lion Football players for chanty . The Friday . March 13th con­ test will be held at the Wayland High School Gym to help raise funds for the Girls Basketball Team Lions Jeff Chadwick. William Gay. James Jones. Chuck Long. Mark Nichols and Rob Rubick have agreed to make the trek to Way land to play in this fun-filled game. "We don't know who all will come, but we know it will be great fun for the family. You don't have to be a sports fan to appreciate this kind of entertainment". sax’ Wildcat® Coach Zack Moushegian The fun will begin at bp m when the Area Fire Fighters have agreed to play basketball against the Wayland State Police Post. At around 7 p.m the Lions will enter the arena The Girls Basketball Team is hoping to raise money to defray travel costs during their summer program Tickets are $2.50 (4 or more Family Plan), $3 Ad vanced. $3.50 at the gate At half time anti after the game the Lions will be available for autographs. Bowling League RESULTS From area bowlers— Thirsty Nite Mens Quinns Sports 24-8, Villa Bakery 24-8, Formula Real Estate 18-14. Pabst 18-14, half Legal 18-14, WFC 17-15, Pick One 15-17, Four Bangers 15-17, The New Guys 13-19, SGH 11-21, American Homecraftors 10-22, Scouters “65" 9-23. High (iamr and Series - S. Wiersum 204-567. D Thompson 201-559. J Nichole 554, D Brehm 207-528. G. Johnson 525. M Lesich 525. C Marble 507, R. Linkbiner 505. Bow lerettes Hastings City Bank 28-16, Monarch 28-16. Village Beauty Nook 24-20. American Redecoration 23-21. Phil's Pizzeria 19-25, Seif & Son’s 10-34 High Series - P Miller 518, D Blough 517, V. Gillispie 513. T. Cooley 499. J. Marble 496 High Games - R Sieefes 191, J Marble 190, T Cooley 184. P Miller 183, C. Haight 180 Early Kisers High Games - M Bierens 225, G Hull 220, K Bergak ker 205-168. P Brinks 167, M. VanHouten 171. High Series - G Hull 547, K Bergakker 501, M Bierens 467, M VanHouten 466. P Brinks 461 Wolverine League Caledonia Oil 27-17. Pur dum Construction 27-17, Village Grocery 25*Zr l8*/i. Gun Uke Inn 25-19, Mid­ dleville Tool & Die 21 l/i-22*/i, G&L Remodeling 21H-22 ’A, Phills Pizzeria 21-23, Sav Mor 18 26. Har rison True Value 17lZi-26V6, Hastings City Bank 16-28 High Game - F. Nacdcle 208. M Cooley 203 High Series - M Cooley 556. F Naedcle 521, M Oaks 519. H Kollar 518. GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS W OF WEST MICHIGAN, INC. Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE - 795-7625 124 East Main St. Middleville, Ml 49333 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 5. 1987 / Page 11 Area students do well at “Spelling Bee” For Rent Thank You BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities a vailable. Can 672-7110.________ CARD OF THANKS The family of Tina Godzwa want to express their thanks to all the wonderful friends, family, and neighbors who gave their love, support, and prayers throughout Tina’s illness and shared our sorrow at our loss. A special thanks to Miss Judy Hendrickson and the Advanced Biology Class, Father Chuck Fischer and Don and Alice Jansma who were there when needed most, and all who have sent flowers, brought food to our home or helped in any way to ease our pain. Frank, Sharon, Sherry and Tammy Godzwa BROADVIEW COUNTRY APARTMENTS: for lease one bedroom available March 19, $375 month. 616-891-8868. No Sunday calls. For Sale •YAMAHA CORONET: used io middle school program, $225. Call 891-1185 Business Services EXTERIOR PAINTING: interior, $25 per room, 15 yean experience. Light hauling and basement clean up. Free esti­ mates. Yard work, leaves raked. No job too small. Christian male. 795-9826.__________________ PIONEER POLE Bl II I) ING: "Gambrel Roof Style". 24x32x17 - $5,990.00, 30x40x19 . $7,990.00. 800-292-0615.______________ PIONEER POLE BUILD­ ING: 30x40x10, one 12' slider, on 36" entrance door, 1' boxed eave overhang, 45# 2x6 truss, 1/2" white styrene foam roof insulation. Premium textured woodgrain steel siding. 9 colors in roofing, siding and trim. $5,390.00. Includes fast erec ri 292-0679.___ ill SKI Bl ILDINOS I garages, storage and shops. 24x40x8 - $3,790.00. Complete labor and material. Normal 3 day construction. 800-292-061$. Fann 1976 IRA1L-ET 6 HORSE horse trailer, new axle and tires, living quarters and tack area, body needs work, $4000 or best offer. 945-2236 Call 795-3345 for CLASSIFIEDS! Real Estate FOR SALE: 18 acres on Thor­ napple River, one mile south of Middleville, very reasonably priced. For more information call 517-852-1979 _____ Jobs Wanted CHILD CARE: in my Middleville-Hastings area home. Call anytime, 945-4779 School Menu Thornappte Kellogg High School & Middle School Monday. March 9 - Pizza, creamy cole slaw or yams, rosy applesauce, milk. l uesday. March 10 Chih. crackers cheese, carrotcelery stix. pineapple, sandwiches, milk Wednesday. March 11 Cheeseburg deluxe, green beans, pears, milk MiddleIce Cream. Thursday. March 12 Chicken nuggets, whipped potato, mixed vegetables, salad, peaches, sandwich, milk Friday. March 13 Fishwich bun w tartar sauce, oven fries, cherry crisp, milk Misspelling the word troitoress cost Sara Cappestany of Byron Center Christian (standing) the right to compete in the City Regional this April. tle Lake Elementary; Craig Schimdt and Kristen Neely of Caledonia Elementary ; Dawn Senneker of Dutton Christian; Katie Kerstra and Randy Betz of Dutton Elementary; Amy Missad and Mark Overbeek of West Elementary; and Jeremy Hilty and Timothy Barrett of McFall Elementary. Marci VanHouten won the contest by correctly spelling traitoress. a word that was first misspelled by the other finalist. Sara Capestany of Byron Center All students were praised for having earned the right to compete in the regional and received Certificates of Championship Help Wanted BABYSITTER: my home, second shift, part tirpe, possibly full time. Call 795-7586 Miscellaneous DON’T MISS THIS ONE! Stupendous savings storewide on America's top name brands for 12 hours only SaL, March 7, lOa.m.-lOp.m. Blanco Furni­ ture, Shelbyville. 672-5115 WANTED: Carpenter work, free estimates, call 795-7290 WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Wanted WANTED TO RENT IN CALEDONIA: area. Family of 3. Needs in 6 to 8 weeks. Grand Rapids 452-0352 Barry Book Committee offers history publication The Barry County Book Committee, publishers of Barry County Michigan 1985, a collection of family histories and township stories written by the families and members of the townships, is planning to reprint two volumes from earlier times. While gathering materials for the 1985 book, an awareness of the interest in the older books was evident to the committee. Prepublication sales the Allegan-Barry Coun­ ties 1880 and Barry-Eaton by Kathleen J. Oresik Auncuiar. camiest. councilee. coercion. cin-Mogy. im­ penetrable. indomitable, loosestrife and preset tence These, and many other such words did not ' befluster" area students participating in the Regional Spelling Bee held at Thornapple Kellogg High School last Thursday Judges armed with dic­ tionaries listened attentively as Dr. Willarrd Van Essen, principal of Sylvan Christian School in Grand Rapids, pro­ nounced words for the 20 students competing from the Kent Intermediate School District Area students competing for the right to go on to the April 8 city regional in Grand Rapids were: Marci VanHouten (winner) of Mid­ dleville who attends Dutton Christian School; Sara Capestany (taking second place); Susan Jacobs (placing fourth) and Veronica Robert­ son (placing third) of Caledonia Junior High; and receiving honorable mention were Todd Hudson (placing fifth) and Susan Pries of Ket­ Counties 1885/1891 began Nov. 15. 1986. The books are scheduled to be out by June 1987 to coin­ cide with the Michigan Sesquicentennial celebration and the one 100th birthday of the Hastings C.K.&S. Railroad Depot which is being placed in Charlton Park, with money from the sale of the books. The reprint books will sell for $30 per volume or $55 for a set of two. A $3 handling charge should be included if the volumes are to be mailed This will be a limited number printed so be sure to reserve one or two now There are still a few copies of Barry County History Michigan 1985 left for $48 plus $3 handling and mailing To order any of these books contact Barry County Book Committee. 3160 S Broad­ way. Hastings. Ml 49058 616-945-5471 after 6 p m GFWC Gun Lake Area to meet Mar. 11 The General Federation of Women's Clubs-Gun Lake Area will hold it* regular monthly meeting on W ednes­ day . March 11. at 9:30 a m at Sam's Other Joint. 2412 S Briggs Road. Yankee Spring* Township The Department of Natural Resources' John Lerg will be presenting a program on endangered species Commodities distribution schedule set March w inds are blowing in surplus commodities of cheese, cornmeal, honey and rice. On March 11 th these commodities will he available on a first come, first serve basis to those presenting a current card at the site specified. There will be no site changes on the day of distribu­ tion. All new applications, renewals, and chances on commodity cares may be done at the site on distribution day or until March 9 at the Com­ munity Action Agency Office, (220 W. Court St.. Hastings). Telephone is 948-4883. When applying for a new card or recertifying, proof of household members should be presented. Examples of in­ come verification are medicaid cards, social securi­ ty, pension statements, in­ terest or direct deposit statements or check stubs. The income criteria for the program is as follows: (Household size. Under 60. 60 Years and Older respectively) I - $581. $715; 2- $784. $965; 3- $988, $1,216; 4$1,192. $1,467. For each additional family member add $204. $251. It is suggested that people bring bags or other containers in which to put their food they receive. To avoid waiting, people are encouraged not to arrive at their food sites until they have opened. This program is coordinated by the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan. The purpose is to see that government surplus food is given to people of lower income in need. During the past 12 months. 150 volunteers in Barry County have hauled and distributed tons of government surplus commodities. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Barry County Office, at the VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE Courts and Law Building. 220 W. Court St., Hastings. Ml Phone 948-4883. Barry Count) Distribution Wednesday. March 11 American Legion Post No. 484 3801 Hickory Rd., Hickory Comers, Ml. 9 a m. to 3 p in. Prairieville Township Hall 10115 Norns Rd . Delton. Ml 9 30 a m to 3 p.m. Assyria Township Hall 8094 Tasker Rd. (at M-66) 9 a m. to noon. St Amborse Catholic Church 11252 Fiona Rd , Delton. Mi 10 a m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. After 60 Club of Middleville Middleville Community Bldg. East Main St.. Middleville, Ml 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. Rose Catholic Church 805 Jefferson St. Hastings, Mi 8:30 to noon. Commission on Aging (Hastings) 10 a m. to 2 p.m. Commission on Aging (Nashville and Woodland) II a m. 1 p.m. Seventh Day Adventist Community Service Center 9Q < IMB Si Hastings. Ml 8 a m to noon st I i ,nk is ( hutch 11842 W Nine Mile Rd Orangeville, Ml noon to 5 p.m. Johnstown Township Hall M-37 (near Mill l^ike) Battle Creek. Ml 9 a m. to II a.m. Zion Lutheran Church 6338 Vein- Rd Woodland. Ml 10 a m p.m. to 2 Castleton Township Hall 98 S. Main St Nashville, MI 9 a m. to I p.m. OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES OFFICIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 24 1987 — President Thotchor col'ed the meeting to order at 7 00 p.m. Preterit Broy. Fikek Hardy, Myers. Riley ond VondenBerg Absent None Guests ferowme Troop No. 659 AAorge Loew and news reporters Minutes of the February 10. 1987 meeting were approved os rood with the correction of a typo graphical error on spelling of police Brownie Troop No. 659 opprooched Council on proclaim mg March 12 1987 Girl Scout Day •n Middleville Discussion held on the sewer project on M 37 Broy moved that Council hold a Public Hearing for the M-37 Sewer Project on March 10 1987 at 6 X p.m Support by Myers. Ayes oil Carried Letter rood from Recycling in Barry County asking for Village s continued support A letter is to be sent Letter rood from Borry-Eaton District Health Deportment They ore opplying for a Hazardous Waste CoMecWon Education Grant for Barry County. Asking the Vil­ lage for support Myers moved that Council send a letter of support to Borry-Eaton District Health Department in op plying for a Hazardous Waste Col­ lection Education Grant. Sup­ port by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried Minutes from the January 5. 1987 regular Planning Commission meeting was rood and placed on file. Letter read from the Deportmeat of Transportation, acknow­ ledge receipt of the resolution by the Middleville Village Coun­ cil for the repair of M-37 within the limits of the Village Funds have been committed through 1968 Resurfacing of M-37 will be considered in their 1969 program Manager Roon opprooched Council with a request for the pur­ chase of a Computer Work Cen­ ter Council asked Manager Roon obtom further price quota ttons With no further business Hordy moved for adjournment Support by Broy Ayes all. Corned Meet­ ing odjourned at 7 39 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (3-5) Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Your Lawn Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) Middleville Bob Klinge ■g® 795-7647 �Page 12 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 5. 1987 Down Memory Lane... with— Norma Velderman Beginnings of the Ritchie School located in Yankee Springs Township Pan no/a senes Marg Williams was recoun­ ting some memories from her grandmother Ruth Adelaide Baird Grandma raised five daughters as listed on the sheet you sent me “I can remember Grandma telling ahout carrying water from a spring and making many pet­ ticoats for all those little girls. They wore several in those days and each one with many tucks and lace- all hand made. I don't know how they did it. And we thought we were busy raising ours. “My grandfather died before I was born She always made her home with us after his death She was a dear, dear lady who lived to be 93. She did visit her other daughters too. She went by Abbie. I'm sure my dad loved her as much as my mother did. They had a certain comradcry that isn't usually found between mother-in-laws and son-in-laws. “I loved to sleep with her on cold nights She’d say. ‘Let's sleep like teaspoons.’ I can still smell the cold cream. She called it theatrical cream that came in a tin box about the size of a dusting powder box And every night, without fail, it went on her face, and then she'd tie on a little white cotton hood (hat tied under her chin before getting in bed. If I could be loved as much as my Grandma Baird was. I'd like to live to be 93 too.” she said Baird’s Cove k named after my grandfather. Archibald Baird He used to hunt and trap in that area when it was alive with rattlesnakes. Mother had a little reed box filled with rattles that her father had cut off and given her. she said Russ Rounds said they came in 1948. Yankee Springs was nothing but a sandy dirt road If you wanted to get to Gun Lake, you went to Duffy Road. Yankee Springs Church Comer and went until it turn­ ed and went past Ritchie School beside Long Lake and between the north end of Long l-akc and Williams Lake, join­ ing to Chief Noonday and Briggs Road, then south to Gun Lake. Russ Rounds also said he met a man and his son that us­ ed to live near Hall Lake before there was a road going past Hall l^ike. east They moved to town and he and his son decided to try and go fishing on the duck pond, he recalled. They went around the back, through woods, briars, etc., as they often did. Had quite a trip hauling the boat. When they got to the duck pond, there was a big lake. After they’d put their boat in they saw cars going along Gun Lake Road which wasn't there when they lived there. When they put in Gun l-akc Road, they damned up the springs which turned th** small duck pond into Hall Lake Were they ever surprised Dick McKibbin remembers them putting in that stretch of road because a man he knew had a new DeSoto and it wasn't over a year old. so the date for the road had to be 1952-53 Remember, if any of you folks have any teacher's daily record books, or director’s books of our little country school. I d love to wnte about them and their area. I’ll take very good care of them and share them with the rest of you Duffy or Jesuit Cemetery Invoking at the 1873 maps of Yankee Spnngs. notice that in Section 34. comer of Nor­ ris Road and the township line between Orangeville and Yankee Springs on what is now called Wildwood Road, is a small Catholic cemetery . If you were to drive by. on the nonh side near the comer, is a big gravestone and two small ones. It seems to be enclosed in a broken down fence. The big modern grave stone reads John Duffy 1807-1872 and Jean Duffy 1810-1888. the smaller ones are Eliza Duffy 1862-1875 and Jane Duffy 1858-1875. My curiosity was aroused Going to my old faithful Allegan and Barry County History book of 1880. page 513: FAMILY RESTAURANT Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Specials Featuring ... Friday & Saturday Dinner Buffet All-You-Can-Eat $525 NEW HOURS EFFECTIVE MARCH 1 Monday thru Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday Open for Breakfast or Broasted Chicken Dinners 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Our Specialty BROASTED CHICKEN Available Everyday to Go call 891-9195 RESTAURANT 9810Cherry Valley. Caledonia Faatly OwHig At Its Best! Take Out Available Call 891919S s OPEN Mon -Sat. 6 am.-9 p.m.. Sun. 8 a.m.-l p.m. 1. Ritchie School: 2. No Gun Lake going west at this corner; 3 Yankee Springs Cemetery; 4. Catholic Cemetery. ’’About 1850 in this S.W. portion of Yankee Springs Township and in northern Orangeville, a community of Catholics who bought Lewis McCloud s residence and con­ verted it into a house of wor­ ship. They obtained the occa­ sional services of a priest from Grand Rapids and for several years had regular ser­ vices. They laid out a cemetery nearby and pro­ spered as a church until the removal from the neighbortuMxi of a major por­ tion of its members caused its dissolution. It is observed now as a landmark in Yankee Spr­ ings. but is not in service.” I checked the 1850 Census and found: 415-423 - Duffy. John. 35. male, farmer, $400. Ireland; Duffy. Jane. 27. female. Ireland; Duffy. Bridget. 5. female. Michigan. Duffy. Daniel. 30. male. Michigan; Duffy, Mary Ann. 6/12, female, Michigan. So, apparently the other two graves were not John and Jean Duffy’s children. Don Dean, one of my history godparents, loaned me a book. Catholicism in the Grand River Valley, 1833-1950, by John W McGee. It read: 1. St. Andrews Parish, to the South, the parish might be said to extend to Yankee Spr­ ings. 2. 1850 - Baptism record Yankee Springs - 3. 3. 1851 - Rev. Viszosksy and Rev. Pennick also visited Grand Haven and Yankee Springs. 4. 1850 - Indian settlement near Thomapple (Ada?). 5 1857 - Caledonia 6. Boundaries of St. An­ drew’s Parish: E-Ioma; WGrand Haven and Muskegon; N-Mamstee and Marquette; SYankee Springs stage coach stop 7. Other mission churches were where the priests from Grand Rapids attend only ir­ regularly. Yankee Spnngs had a log chapel where mass could be offered when a priest could get there. 8. Mass offered in private homes. Indian settlement near Yankee Springs. 9. 1860 - St. Andrews largely a missionary church. Then from South West Michigan, by Charles Weissert: ”In the early 50’s, there was a considerable set tlement of Roman Catholics in Yankee springs and a pnest came from Kalamazoo (my italics) held mission ser­ vices in a log chapel which stood a short distance south of Lewis’ Tavern. The church long ago disappeared but the solitary graves are still pointed out.” Esther Walton gave this to me from her cemetery files Duffy Cemetery or Jesuit Cemetery. Section 35. Sager Road. Delton-abandoned. Duffy. John 1807-1872. Duf fy. Jean 1810-1888; Duffv. Eliza 1862-1875; Duffy. Jane 1858-1875; Duffv. Birdget 5 yrs.. 10 mos . 13 Feb. 1851. John and Jane. Source: Ruth Robbin’s Monkith. 1941 This old burying ground is on the town line road between Yankee Springs and Orangeville Townships, a few rods west of the county road. c-611. A fence, now almost gone, at one time enclosed this little plot. Bushes, cel. show where graves are or were but the only tombstones are within the wire fence which encloses the Duffy family lot. For many years the only stone was that of Bridget Duffy, but in the summer of 1940. the other three were set up. The following excerpt from a letter written November 21, 1940. by Mr. J.C. Raymond of Middleville to Mrs. Monleith is all that 1 have been able to learn of the history of this old cemetery. Perhaps that is one of the oldest cemeteries in the coun­ ty and it was a Catholic Cemetery. ‘There used to be a log church right East of the cemetery. I have seen it and been in it when 1 was a boy. I attended one funeral there and that was the old lady Duffy over 50 years ago. And there is probably 15 or 20 bodies there, but I do not know the name of all of them. There is five of the Duffy family and their three girls and Mrs and Mrs. Duffy and there is one O’Conor girl and maybe two. And there is a man buried there by the name of Ronan And there is a man by the name of Beard. I think, and there is two or three babies buried there but I do not know their names. ” Helen Evans, another history godparents, sent me Tombstones Inscriptions from Cemeteries of Barry County, by DAR Hannah McIntosh. Cody Cahpt 1949 Yankee Springs Townships: Catholic or Duf fy. SectKxi 34. West of Co 611 and North of the road leading to the South of Gun Lake About 1850, a com­ munity of Catholics bought Lewis McCloud’s residence and converted it into a house of worship They laid out a cemetery near by. Many of these buried here were later removed to Kalamazoo Information from the Barry County Abstract Office: 12-14 1836 - Patent was issued to Hiram Lewis, 80 acres. E h. SF Section .34. Hiram Lewis sold about 2 acres more or less Legal description: “Beginning at a stake in the road on South line of Section .34. 8 chains. 18 lengths. West of SE corner of Section 34; N 4 degrees. E 2 chains and 4 lengths. W 85 degrees. 9 chains and 2 lengths S. 2 chains and 4 lengths to South line of Section 34, Easterly along section line to the beginning. Hiram Lewis sold this 2 acres, more or less to Joseph Coffin. 1838; to Samuel Me Camby. 1840; to George Colt. 1840. to David Robin son. 1841. to John Duffy. 1849; to Rev Peter Paul Lesercre. Bishop of Roman Catholic Church. Diocese of Detroit, to Roman Catholic Bishop of Diocese of Lansing, 1937; to Roman Catholic Bishop Diocese of Grand Rapids, 1944, and still owned by them. ” I wrote to the Grand Rapids Diocese and the Archivist Father Dennis W Morrow told me that in 1971, the pro­ perty was turned over to the Diocese of Kalamazoo. Ap­ parently. they have not recorded it because the Abstract Office had them (in Grand Rapids) owning it. He also said the burials in the Duffy Cemetery were record cd at the State Library. (I have not taken time to go there and check yet.) I asked the Diocese of Kalamazixi if they hail any records of people in the Duffy Cemetery, giving those names given by Mr Raymond, as being reburied in their older cemetery. No luck, the old records had been lost. So I’m at a standstill right now. I guess it boils down to this: 1. 1849 John Duffy gave 2 acres more or less for the church and cemetery. 2. Quite a few, 15 or 20, were buried there al one lime. 3. Priests came out from Grand Rapids first, then later from Kalamazoo. 4 In 1940. someone put in the big new stone for Mr and Mrs Duffy. 5 The Diocese of Kalamazoo s Roman Catholic Church now owns its. Even if it wasn’t on my I860. 1895 or 1913 maps, it has been a cemetery since Duffy sold it to the Detroit Diocese So there you have all I could find out about the Duffy or Jesuit Cemetery. I stilt have more work to do to tie up all the loose ends When I do I will let you know � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-03-12.pdf c24b22fd9287305a693f4c52779556fd PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 & CHURCH STREtT Michigan 4MS. ■ and News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 117th Year'Twenty Cents Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 10 - March 12.1987 Middleville construction site yields bodies of missing sisters ke by Mary Warner The clothed bodies of two elderly sisters missing since Feb. 27 were excavated Tues­ day from an eight-foot grave at a home being built on Garbow Road, a scant 2% miles north of Middleville Police have arrested the builder of the home. Keith Steven Prong. 34. of 167 W. Madison, Hastings, on four counts of open murder and extortion Mary L Moy rmhan. 78. of Hastings and her sister Dorothy B Perkins. 70. of Haslett, were apparently kill­ ed in an attempt by the financially-strapped builder to extort funds from Moynahan. police believe. The sisters died from suf- focatton. police are surmis­ ing Their heads were covered with plastic bags sealed with duct tape, and their clothing reeked with what is believed to be kerosene. Moynahan had been Prong's financial backer for his construction business for several years. Barry County Sheriff Das id O. Wood said. “He (Prong) sold Mary the house she was living in. which was probably their first con­ tact. Then he had continuous business dealings with her/' Police began excavation work at the construction site early Tuesday afternoon. Wood said. They started digging first inside and then outside the basement wall, which is the only part of the home yet Murder suspect Keith Prong covers his face as he is led to the courtroom by State Police Detective Sgt. Robert Golm . The Barry County Sheriff’s Department uncovered the bodies of two sisters, Mary L Moynahan and Dorothy B. Perkins missing since Feb. 27, at the south end of the basement under construction on Garbow Road completed A local contractor with a hydraulic backhoe helped. Police had dug almost all the way around the house and were on the verge of giving up the search when they found the bodies just outside of the south wall, positioned one in front of the other. Wixxi said. Prong allegedly murdered the two women either Friday night. Feb. 27. or Saturday morning, Feb. 28, at Moynahan’s ranch home located just south of Hastings on Bedford Road (M-37). IkM Sgt Robert Golin of the Michigan State Police Wayland Post said he believes Prong transported the bodies of the two women to the con Moynahan’s 1985 Lincoln Town Car. The two sisters were last seen on a shopping trip in Hastings Friday afternoon, Feb 27. Perkins had been visiting Moynahan for two weeks and was due to return to her Haslett home Feb. 28. Continued, page 2 Residents voice concerns over proposed sewer by Kathleen J. Oresik Property owners along a proposed sanitary sewer route arc asking the village to con­ tribute to the $392,000 project to reduce their assessments for the work. Current estimates set the assessment at $60 per front foot. If the proposal is approved. Thornapple Township proper ty owners will be asked to an­ nex to the village. The af­ fected property is on M-37 north of Shemun Street. Al a hearing Tuesday even­ ing, Village Manager Kit Roon said the village council is in favor of the proposed sewer system that would generate new businesses and therefore new jobs. Larger property owners such as Steve Wiersum. William Gavin and William Getty and other businesses such as Middle Mart. SavMor. Robert Booth Insurance, Gene Poli Realty. BAB Com animcatHms and Thomas R Anderson. DDS. support the project These and other business owners had original ly petitioned the village couctl to perform a feasibility study for the system. But some smaller property the village won't contribute to owners are saying they “ don't the project. want it.” “This isn’t to say that the Mrs Richard Doombos. of council won’t reconsider 411 Arlington Street, said she (their stand). There’s a has 185 feet of road frontage possibility they may consider property and that a fee of $60 paying for some of it if the per road frontage property to majority of property owners construct the system would want it Right now, for the cost her $11,000 next week or two. the council “That's more than I paid will be waiting for more feed­ for the land. That’s just back.” Roon said. ridiculous l“m not opposed to Mr and Mrs Todd Sloan a sewer but I am opposed to of Arlington Street said the how much it will cost me. project would cost them especially if the village wants $9,000 it but doesn't contribute to ““I don’t see where we'd it.” she said “It appears that benefit from if. This is going the sewer will benefit the to cost us a lot more than we businessman and not the small planned when we first bought property owners. I don’t see our house And 1 don't feel the need for the sewer and I there's a need for the sewer." figure were being ripped they said, adding that they felt off," she added they still needed to know more R«.x>n admitted that the about the project charge per foot is high. He Steve Wiersum of the Mid­ sax! this is because there are dle Villa said he feels the areas of affected land that are establishment needs a better either undevelopable because sewer system. It's a real pro­ of the lay ot the land, or that blem when our pumps go out are unassessiNe state portions on a Saturday night, he said of land But he said he’d like to see the “We may cut portions of village cixxnbme to the pro­ the project down and not put ject by picking up the cost of in as much sewer as originally some of the undevelopable or planned to help cut costs." he said "But as it stands now. Continued page 10 The areas that would be affected by a proposed sewer system ore indicated with a dotted-line on the map. �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 12, 1987 Missing sisters found murdered, continued Family members in Lansing became concerned when Perkins failed to show up in Haslett that Saturday, and began calling Moynahan's home The following Monday, the family filed a missing persons report with Barry County Sheriff s Deputy Don Nevins, who was immediately suspicious of the cir­ cumstances of the sisters’ disappearance, he said at the time Nevins initiated a search for the sisters that included what turned out to be a false report that the women had purchased tickets to Florida. That tip. from a Northwest Airlines employee, came just after Moynahan's Lincoln turned up at the Kent County Airport, parked in the longterm parking area Fami­ ly members doubted that the sisters would have embarked on such a trip without notify­ ing relatives, especially since Perkins’ packed luggage re­ mained sitting in Moynahan's home. A “through-the back­ door" check by the family NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS £ I WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN Elsa Nichols said her family celebrated three birthdays together as a family a week ago Sunday Bill. Dale. Hamid and their families met at Harold’s and had a wonder­ ful time Brian. Maggie and Greg Cox stopped in Saturday to visit Charlie and Donna Cox. Donna said Brian is feeling so much better. He kept them all going Saturday night. They had a lot of fun with him What energy' Enda Stccby decided it was such a beautiful day that she went to Battle Creek to visit Leslie's two sisters. Jason VanElst wrestled free * style at a tournament in Caledonia. He came out se­ cond in his age and weight division. It was his first tour nament. Lon and Cheryl Myers dnipped in Sunday evening. Lenda Vandal is home from Central Michigan for their spring break. Mary Ann said she's been enjoying babysit­ ting her grandson. Michael. Regina Stein said it was a very special day for them. Son Michael had his first in­ dividual communion at Holy Family Church. In April he will be in the Group Commu­ nion. Uncle Leo from Lansing was there. Daughter Gina at­ tended the Band Day Saturday al South Christian. '"^^==0 Poor lyla Norton and her family sure are patient with me. In writing about the new great granddaughter. I gave the child the wrong father. So. my apologies, my dear Amanda Michelle Oke was bom to lyla’s granddaughter and hubby Michelle and David Oke on Tuesday. Feb. 24 at 4.15 p.m. She was 20'4 inches long, weighed HVi lbs and had a very thick black head of hair. This Sunday lyla Norton attended her grandson the Rev Michael Northrop’s church service Michael join­ ed them for dinner at him mom’s. Mr and Mrs. Danny Curry. All of them rode over to Mr and Mrs David Okes for an enjoyable visit with the new parents and their daughter Amanda Michelle. Ann Kenyon said if everything goes okay. Art may be coming home Monday morning. They have a hospital bed set up in the livingroom to make things easier for both of them. Ann attended David and Shirley Hopper’s wedding Saturday at the Methodist Church, having supper at the Villa with a wedding party afterward. There were lots of games and everyone had a good time. The Bob Kenyons’ attended the wedding reception at Dave proved that no tickets were sold in the sisters’ names. Alan Perkins. Dorothy s son. said. The family, which had already talked to Hastings tow nspeople and distributed hundreds of flyers with the sisters’ pictures, began sear­ ching the woods around Moynahan's home and sear­ ching roads leading north from Hastings to the Kent County Airport. The sheriff s department called in state police crime lab and Shirley s home. Mrs. Featherly attended her granddaughter. Stacy Belson's. bridal shower at Ed­ more Saturday. Loes of people there from both sides of the family Sunday they went to Battle Creek to have dinner at Ray and Jean Featherly s home Rod and Char Fmkbeiner went to dad Finkbemer’s (HermanI for a scrumptuous dinner Sunday in Grand Rapids, prepared by Herman. Koeplinger's had spring bike fever. Saturday they bik­ ed about 200 miles first south to almost the state line, then through Marshall and on home Sunday, they went to Kent City Brunch, on to Grand Haven and the board­ walk and took their time going home. They had to take ad­ vantage of the beautiful weather while it lasted. I did some sun bathing this weekend trying to bake out my flu bug I do believe it’s not gone. Hurrah!! Ted and Arlene and some of the family dropped in Sunday Did you ever hear of the an­ cient grain called Amaranth? Well, we planted a small package of it last year. We stripped it off the seed heads and tried to separate the tiny seeds from the stalks and chaff. Now Johnny is waiting for an ideal condition to separate the seed and the chaff. It’s an ancient re­ juvenated Aztec and Mayan staple that 1 want to use in cooking. It has beautiful seed heads, but. oh the work to get clean seed. We may even have to pop the grain to separate the dirt, chaff and seed. It’s our first time to grow and harvest it. Hope it’s worth the huge amount of hand labor or it may be our last time too. THE BARRY COUNTY BOOK COMMITTEE ...is now taking pre-publication orders for reprints of the ALLEGAN-BARRY COUNTIES BOOK 1880 BARRYEATON COUNTIES BOOK 1885-1891. The books are exact content reprints in HARD COVER. This reprint is limited. The price is $30 per volume and $55 for a set (one of each). Reserve your copy(s) now. Delivery date is tent­ atively set for June 1987. Proceeds from book sales will be used to rebuild the C.K. & S. Depot at Charlton Park. Make checks and/or money orders payable to the BARRY COUNTY BOOK COMMITTEE. 3160 S. Broadway, Has­ tings, Michigan 49058. If you wish to have your book(s) mailed to you add $3.00 for handling and postage. technicians to examine the car. Results of that examination were apparently the first real clue that foul play had occur­ red. police said, since the car appeared to have been wiped clean of fingerprims A search of Moynahan's house Friday revealed papers pointing to Prong as a possible suspect. Golm said. An interview of Prong Monday by Golm and Nevins reinforced police suspicions that Prong was a suspect. Sheriff Wood said. “There's just red flags that go up all over,” Wood ex­ plained of the police s belief after the interview w ith Prong that he was a prime suspect. Also Monday, crime lab in­ vestigators examined Moynahan’s home. By Tues­ day afternoon police had an­ nounced that blood stains not noticable to the naked eye had been discovered on the carpeted floor and on the wall of Moynahan's bedroom. Police officially labeled the FURNITURE! STORE CLOSED WED. Open Thun boon MxJrught Fn I Sat 10-10; Sun 1 pxn-5 pin SAVE! UP TO 60% 0FR moi 0 OS OU« 40 TH Hn BLANCO] IF] furniture v v i rw, - OM US. 1 JI and ShebvMSe A* 4AJ44 h 672-5115 or 672-7113 -’ HourtMoft. ThurvAFn. ^8 Tues li Sat Vs/ from any apparent wounds such as from a gun or knife. Golm said. Family members were com­ posed during a press con­ ference Wednesday morning, thanking the Barry County Sheriff s Department and the media for their cooperation and help during the 11-day search for the sisters. "We re certainly pleased they found our mother so we can proceed w ith a decent burial." Alan Perkins said “The senselessness of the whole thing is hard to cope with at this point." he said, but "I don't think we re over­ ly shocked to hear the news of them being found dead * Perkins and Moy nahan have two sisters, one living in Hastings and one living in Bellaire Perkins had two children. Alan Perkins and Pat Crane, both of the Lansing area Moy nahan had no children Both sisters were widows living alone, who visited back and forth frequently. Residents shocked!!/ Search for victims ends in Middleville by Kathleen J. Oresik An 11 -day search for two sisters. Mary L. Moy nahan. 78. of Hastings and Dorothy B. Perkins. 70. of Haslett, ended Tuesday morning at a new residential construction site just north of Middleville, leaving neighbors shocked. Their bodies were found by the Barry County Sheriffs Department approximately one-quarter mile northeast of Garbow Road on an easement that branches off of Garbow Road. Mr. and Mrs. Don Ploeg, who reside at 8340 Garbow Road in a newer residence next door to the construction site, said they hadn't noticed any unusual goings on. Don Ploeg said he didn’t return home from a basketball game until 10 p.m. Feb. 28, the Friday the two sisters were first presumed missing. His wife Joyce said she was away at her mother’s that evening and they both were away from their home that Saturday. They did think it strange though, that the following Monday, March 2, the builder (now known to be the murder suspect) of the new house Keith S. Prong of Hastings, had apparently called in a dif­ ferent contractor to fill in around the basement. Don Ploeg said he told Experience a walk through the Bible OF FAMOUS BRAND sisters' disappearance a homicide, and said the murder appeared to be planned and that there appeared to have been a “massive clean-up” of the house after the homicide. A search warrant for the Middleville construction site was obtained Tuesday In­ vestigators thought that it would be a logical site for a burial. Wood said. After the women’s bodies were discovered around 6 or 7 p.m.. he said. Prong was ar­ rested at his Hastings home at approximately 9 p.m. by Golm and Nevins. He was arraigned Wednes­ day morning in Barry County District Court and is being held w ithout bond in the Barry County Jail. The women s bodies were taken to Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, where an autopsy was performed Wednesday. Results of that autopsy were expected to be released late Wednesday afternoon. The women did not suffer A W'alk Thu the Bible Old Testament one-day seminar is coming to Middleville from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at the Peace Reformed Church, 6950 Cherry Valley. The objective of the seminar is to bring people from all over the world to new excitement about the Word of God through vibrant teaching punctuated with hand movements and laughter Auditorium floors are turn­ ed into "maps" with people sitting or standing near "Bible lands and waters." Group recitations increase in fervor and length as the seminar moves rapidly on. Even seminary graduates find the chronology. events, and peo­ ple of the Old Testament fall­ ing into place m a new easylo-understand and east-lo­ remember pattern Detective Sgt. Robert Golm of the Wayland Slate Police team that the work wasn't done by Rob Dykstra of Middleville, who was originally hired to do the excavating. Ploeg said that the detective told him he had confirmed the information. The Ploegs estimate that the Barry County Sheriff’s Department uncovered the bodies at approximately 7 p.m. Tuesday It wasn’t until almost 11 p.m. when the police left the scene, he said Ploeg said he watched from his home as the bodies were found buried about eight feet deep, next to the outside of the south basement wall. He said it appeared that the bodies were just tossed in at the base of the wall, uncovered, and that the surrounding fill was used to bury the bodies. They said they were sur­ prised to hear that the suspect was the same person who had built their house a little over a year ago “When the police first told us why they were digging (at the site) "it seemed so far fet chcd. He seemed like a real nice guy," they said, but add­ ed that “it's g<Mxi to know he's been found “ They also expressed concern for the owners of the new home. Ron Seaman, employed at Arlo Hendrickson's Buffing and Polishing, located on the same easement, said that “there was someone out there with a little backhoe and a lit tie skid loader digging all day. The day before (Monday) there was someone out there filling in around the basement. They took the loader out Tuesday night at about 4:30 or 4:45,” he said. Ron and his brother Mike, both employed at the polishing plant, said that no one had worked in the shop the Friday that the two sisters were first thought to be missing. Additional coverage and photos can be found in this week’s HASTINGS BANNER! Register for soccer, NOW! There are no limited number of openings on the teams for the spring half of our program. Any players in­ terested in joining in must register before March 23. There will be an registration session at West Elementary on Thursday. March 19 from 7 p m to 8 p.m The cost is $9 plus $5.50 for a shirt. For earlier registration of for more information call Kay Stolsonburg at 795-7272 or Deb Wert al 795-3128 Players who were on teams this past fall do not have to register again at this time they are still on the same teams. There will be six Saturday morning games beginning April 25. Practices will begin right after spring break. Ill£ASunQnd<Neius RiXnUn Me uart MTS SO P.O. Box B / Phono 795-3345 HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 The Sun end News was founded in 1870 and ia pub hshad woeft/y on Thufadaya Second class poataga ia paid at Middlavilla, Michigan 49333. Matnbar of Michigan Press Aaaociation. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local, Per Year Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Counties Published by The Hastings Banner, Inc. M OO $10.00 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / March 12, 1987 / Page 3 Principal is appreciated! When Mrs. Tonya Porter. Principal of Caledonia Elementary School, arrived at work last Tuesday, she was greeted by a flashing sign in the school yard that read Mrs Porter Appreciation Day!" To show appreciation for all of her efforts to enhance the school’s academic perfor­ mance. the staff presented her with a corsage, a mobile with the latest sw imwear designs, a trophy and many, other sym­ bols of gratitude for all to see. She was served buffet of delicious "junk" food and in honor of Teacher s Apprecia­ tion Day. Mrs Porter provid ed nutritious snacks for the staff She was pleasantly surpris­ ed throughout the day with songs and handmade cards from individual classrooms. Signs leading ' Everyday through these doors pass some of the finest teachers in the na­ tion" and “Hats off to the principal" donned the school s entrance corridor. A surprised and pleased Mrs Porter said she will chensh the gifts and the events of the day. Principal Tonya Porter opening handmade cards of appreciation from 4th graders. Kent County 4-H programs for eight-year-olds offered Principal Tonya Porter and Miss Trudeau s 4th grade class stand beside the sign in the school yord to recognize Porter's dedication to the school. Gospel concert set at Whitneyville Bible Church The Whitncyville Bible Church at X546 Whitncyville Ave., will present a gospel concert Sunday evening. March 15 at 6 p m. The "Transformed Life" will be the theme of a gospel concert given by Wes Com pson. formerly from Wayland and Port Huron He will sing gospel songs such as "Rise Again". "He’s Alive" and "It Is Well With My Soul" in addition to sharing his own personal testimony For over six years in high school and college. Wes was a confirmed alcoholic which spoiled a promising athletic career in college, ruined his chances for a possible baseball career, lore his family rela­ tionship apart and almost cost him his life He will be telling how Jesus Christ set him free from his alcoholism and gave him a real love for his parents. Wes has traveled for over seven years in full-time evangelistic work, giving his testimony to over 100.000 public school students and working with kids with drugrelated problems. The public is invited to at­ tend this special service. A free-will offering will be received. Wes Compson, a reform­ ed alcoholic, will present a gospel concert March 15. March activities at Middleville Senior Center The Middleville Senior Center, located al the local V.F.W. Hall, invites persons 60 years of age and over and their spouses, to the following programs during March March 11 Dessert Potluck" bring your favorite BILLIE’S BEAUTY SALON ■On th. L.k." 555 S Shore Dnve. Green LMe Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RUSSELL. OWNER 25 YEARS ffr THE SAVE lOCApQA dessert to share with others. "Stan Pierce" will entertain the group with his pleasant delcimer music. March 16 - St Patrick's Day Celebration" join in the fun of the Greenest Dressed or Silliest Dressed Person Con­ test. Dress m green or dress silly and possibly take home First Prue Pianist Rebecca Nickerson will play favorite sing-along songs March 19 - Students from the fifth and sixth grade classes will present a musical program at 12 noon. March 26 - Mannus De Jong will show his beautiful slides of California ANTECKI’S Income Tax Service 528 Main Caledonia 891-9404 Long Forms H500 Also throughout the month of March, you are invited to join in celebrating National Nutrition Month by entering the ‘ Nutrition Month Raf­ fle". Enter your name each time you visit the Center. A prize will be awarded to the person whose name is drawn in the March 30 drawing. Lunch is served prior to the programs Call the Commis­ sion On Aging Office for fur­ ther information and to make reservations, at least one day in advance at 94S-4X56 Get results with Sun & News CLASSIFIEDS Phone 795-3345 Many parents of six. seven and eight-year-olds feel the need to expose their children to educational experiences outside school. But these parents often have concerns about the types and the number of extra activities their children are involved in. "At six and seven, children begin to sec themselves as learning people.” says Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Ser vice family and child specialist. Chris Nelson. They often have high energy levels and are best served by ac­ tivities that keep both their minds and their muscles busy. Nelson points out. But she cautions against involving young children in specialized projects before they are ready. "Exposure to a broad range of subjects helps younsters see all of the possibilities open to them." Nelson says. "When they are older, they may decide to concentrate their in­ terests in one specific area " Recognizing the need for appropriate programming for this age group, the Michigan 4-H Youth Program is making a commitment to developing programming for six to eight year-olds. But recent findings show that 4 H ideas and ac­ tivities also appeal to the very young. "The new six to eight-year old clubs will have some things that kids can specialize in but will also allow members to sample a variety of standard 4-H projects." Nelson says. Arts and crafts, food and nutrition and caring for pets are likely candidates for the new study programs, which may be used in after school and in home based 4 H clubs. The materials will also he easily adapted to school curriculums For more information about 4-H for six to eight year-olds, call the Kent County Cooperative Extension Ser vice office al 774 1265. After 60 Club to meet The Middleville After 60 Club will meet at the VFW Hall at noon on Tuesday, March 17. for potluck dinner. �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 12, 1987 Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL Wc are glad to be home from our Arizona trip En­ joyed it all but we still think Michigan is better Bud and Katherine Cisler are getting along real well and are receiving many callers. Bob and Kathy Bursley Russels daughter Martin, called on them Sunday. Wednesday. June Tungate and Louise Lindemeulder were in Hastings shopping Thursday we called on the folks at Delton. Mary and Jim Springer, and had lunch with them Esther Kelley and June Tungatc had Sunday dinner in Wayland at Bells Restaurant In the afternoon Mary Bene White and family from Grand Haven called on mother June. Harry and Barnadine Reascr are home from their trip to Mt View. Cal. near San Francisco. They were there to visit their daughter and family . They took the grandkids to Disneyland at Aneheim and stayed there for two davs. It was great time for all Mary spent the weekend with her mother. Gertrude Higley She and Betty (nurse) called on us Friday afternoon so she is now gening out and about. Marilyn Niewick brought us lovely music on her viiin Sunday. She and her husband are from near Gun Lake I*d like to share with you some highlights of our Arizona vacation. On Saturday. Feb. 21 we went to a mission, there are many here. The San Pairer Del Bac mission has very beautiful architecture outside and inside. Church is held here Saturday and Sunday. We walked through the Cactn gardens, beautiful ones just coming into bloom. Now we will go to the "Big” Swap Meet. We met a Taggart fami­ ly from Hastings. Ml. its’ a small world. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH West Main Street, Middleville Father Walter L. Spillane Sunday Mass... 11:00 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.‘Caledonia, MI Sunday Morning Worship....................................... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School........................................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.......................... a........ 11:00 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning Worship 11:00am Sunday School 9 45 a m Sunday Evening Worship................................... 6:00 p.m. All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Rev. Cary Wiley Rev. Robert Gerke MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 9 45 a m 11 00 a m 9 30 a m Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor Rev. Cil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody ... ... and lesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday E vening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study 9 30 a m 10:30 a m. 6 00 p m 7 00 p m Rev. William Dobson, Pastor 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street 1000 a m 1115 am fa 00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Vic Kaieta, Asst. Pastor Sunday School...................................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service.................................. 11:00a.m. Sunday Evening Service......................................................6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........................................... 6:45p.m. Phone Wayland 792-2889 Morning Worship Service Sunday School E vening Worship Service FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valiev Avenue Rev. Donald Hey dens Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass....................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ............. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.................................. 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School..................... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship................. 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8669 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning W orship i Interpreted for hearing impaired).....................9:45a.m. Sunday School....................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................................ 7:00p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade).......... Wed., 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship ... Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11:00 am. Church School 9r45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev Wayne Kiel. POstor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Rosier Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education If you would like your church's Directory information listed call 795-3345 for more information. On Sunday. Feb. 22 there was a big balloon parade. Beautiful colored balloons, ineluding witches and elephants, went right over our trailer. We called on Dale and Eva Callahan tonight They are from Hastings, a spry 90-year-old couple, cousins of ours. Monday. Feb. 23. was just a day for relaxing 1 did laun­ dry since it's raining. The men have gone to Arbies to get sandw iches for our lunch Tuesday . Feb. 24. it’s still raining so we will stay put un­ til evening when we will at tend the supper at “Triple C Ranch” and the ‘ Sons of the Pioneers". It was a great din­ ner in a big shed with picnic tables and benches inside. Wc had fast service and the U6 hour program was great. Wednesday. Feb. 25. it s still drizzlin. This is the most rain they ’ve had in years. The airport closed because of snow in the air. We drove out to take snow pictures. It’s cool today but still sunny. We will call on the Callahans again before we leave for home. Sunday. March I. came in like a lamb. It’s beautiful to­ day. We will go to another Swap Meet today. We went to a big shopping mall They are no different from ours. We sat outside on the patio today, first time since arriving here. Monday. March 2. we visited Sabino Canyon. It was a beautiful trip by shuttle bus. The seven-mile ride took us up hill and down and we crossed over five bridges, they call then dams. They never have log jams but they do have Sagw ra Cactus jams! When they fall they really mess things up There are many tourists this time of year. Tuesday. March 3, we headed for home We were at the airport by 10 a m. The pla ie was 20 minutes late out of Tuscon. but we had a beautiful trip The plane was overlooked so we rode first class.. The plane is loaded with over 100 passengers go­ ing to Memphis. Tenn, at 3:45 p m We arrived 25 minutes late but wc made it. We have been flying at 32.000 feet. We had two wheel chairs to take us across the airport, everyone out of the way please. Wc were back into the air at 5:40 p.m Beautiful weather, no snow. in Mem phis We arrived in Grand Rapids at 7:40 a m. anti Loretta Clark was there to greet us. It was good to be hack on the ground and safely home. OBITUARIES May B. Holes MIDDLEVILLE May B Holes, 96, of Middleville, died Tuesday. March 3. 1987 at her home. She was born May 2. 1890 in Pocatello. Idaho the daughter of Ralph H. Oliver and Anna E. Moore. Mrs. Holes attended Western Normal in Kalamazoo and taught school for two years in the Wayland School District. She married Floyd Holes. June I. 1912. He preceded her in death September 27. 1961. Mrs. Holes was the oldest member of the Middleville United Methodist Church and also a member of the United Methodist Women. Surviving her are three sons, Charles E. Holes of Lynden. Washington. Floyd O. Holes of Portage, and Eli D. Holes of Bay City; four daughters Mrs. Reo (Ruth) Boley of Talent. Oregon. Mrs. Herbert (Anna May) Thorpe of Haines City. Florida. Mrs Virginia Lovett of Tucson. An/ . and Mrs Donna L Fox of Middleville. 17 grandchildren, 36 great­ grandchildren. 10 great great grandchildren, one brother Seth and sister-in-law Dorothy Oliver of Monroe, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday. March 6, at I p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel Rev Carl Staser officiated with interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville Ar­ rangements by the Beeler Funeral Chapel Memorials may be made to the Middleville United Methodist Church. The family will received relatives and friends Thursday, March 5, 7 to 9 p.m Stanley D. Glass MIDDLEVILLE Stanley D. Glass. 81. Middleville died Monday, March 9. 1987. He was bom August 8, 1905 in Nashville, TN., the son of Fred and Philena (Wells) Glass. He married Dora M Thom February 1, 1945. He was retired as an electrician for the Lescoa Company. Mr. Glass is survived by his wife Dora, and children Eugene and Velma Glass. Walter and Barbara Ayers. Vic and Phyllis Jaworowski, William and Evelyn Vaughn. Edward and Thelma Erway all of Middleville, 25 grand­ children and 35 great­ grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at I p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Pastor Wesley Smith and Pastor Bruce Stewart officiated and interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society. Get results with Sun & News CLASSIFIEDS Phone 795-3345 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 12. 1987 / Page 5 JV.'* 4V Beta L500 Blank Video Tapes 4^? $29^ Radar Detectors Scotch VHS T-120 Spring Special • 5 cubic foot Oven • Interior Light • Touch Control with 6 Power Setting • 2 Step Memory • $“|99" w cock Maxon RD-1 Blank Video Tapes Anti-Falsing superheterodyne highway icrty button. 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Texas etc. by thinking Spring is here because ideas Anyone can enter just calling me and let­ ting inc know what goes in the blank Hugh and Annie think spr­ ing is here because they've seen robins in the yard. Ruth Kaechele thinks spring’s here because she's found some pussy willows budding I’ve seen red winged black birds, and Hugh saw a morning dove gathering nesting material on Saturday There was even a sun bather in Connie's backyard, kids had their kites, roller skates and bikes out and engaged in backyard soccer games. Yards were being rak cd and outside windows were being washed Ah! Spring! Congratulations to James and Jane Engel of Bedford. Texas on the birth of their son. Robert James, weighing in at 7 lbs.. 8 ozs.. on March 4 Grandparents are Richard and Barbara Rose and greatgrandparents are Harold and Marie Welton. Mane sure was pleased Take note that the ParentTeacher Conferences for the elementary schools will be held on April 8 and April 9 School dismisses at noon on both those days. Be prepared. Caledonia Elementary’s art teacher. Mrs. Trent, says thanks for the egg cartons. She has enough for the rest of the year, but could now use styrofoam meat trays. Reserve March 21 for Caledonia Elementary's Family Fun Day The sale of raffle tickets for many delightful prizes go on sale Wednesday. March 11. Any 4th. 5th. or 6th grader will be pleased to sell you a ticket. Girl Scout Troop 201 is sponsoring an Easter Food Drive to benefit the local area A drop off box w ill be located at Caledonia Elementary until March 27. Please help our Girl Scouts help others Boy Scout Troop 202 held an “All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast" on Sunday. March 8 at the Wagon Wheel From the reports I heard, everyone had a delicious breakfast with a g<xxl turn out GRACE Plant Hope is already planning their 10th annual hunger walk to be held May 2. If you are interested in helping please contact Sandy Robert son. The guest speaker for next Sunday at Caledonia United Methcidist Church will be Mr. Daniel Slid, a Hope College senior and a recipient of Rhodes Scholarship. He will speak on a modern day Methodists. Yank at Ox­ ford.’ Let's all welcome him. Top O Morning Circle will meet at the home of Lois Drayton's on Tuesday. March 17 Remember to bring a kit chen towel in place of our of­ fering. United Methodist Women of Caledonia will meet tonight at the church. Hope to see you there. The Homemakers group will meet Thursday. March 19 at Eva Engie's. Two Caledonia residents. Pamela Korf and Janet Alman along with about 3.(XX) per­ sons took part in workshops to learn how to host American Travelers, sponsored by the AAA Michigan in conjunction with the slate's 150th Sesquicentennial celebration. Mr. Greg Kaiser of Caledonia recently presented a check to the Caledonia Board of Education for $1,000 on behalf of Grand Oldsmobile Center Inc. in Grandville. He is employed there as a body-shop manager. The money will be used to purchase audio visual equip­ ment at the Middle School. Holly Family Church welcomes it's new parishioners: Mr. and Mrs. James and Renee Higgins and Mr. and Mrs. James and Mertyce Kergstra and family of Alto; Mrs. Roger (Mary ) Hill and family of Alto; Mr and Mrs. Victor and Phillis Joworowski of Middleville; Mr. and Mrs. LaVeme Macejak. Aho; Mr and Mrs Don and Cathy Williamson and family. Middleville; and Mr. and Mrs Gerald and Diane Zaagman of Middleville. Those baptized at Holy Fami­ ly Catholic Church this February were: Ashley Wegner, daughter of Shelly and Adam Wegner; Mitchell James, son of James and Cin­ dy Hagerup; Michael and Crystal, children of Thomas and Theresa Ensing; James Lee. son of James and Renee Higgens. Charles Richard, son of Joseph and Christine Hollman: Richard Henry Sypniewski. Jr., son of Richard and Dorothy Sypniewski; Elizabeth Jo Ann. daughter of Michael and Maureen Furst; and Devin James, son of Donald and Dawn Foote May these children grow in the love of God. Vows of marriage will be spoken on May 23 by Mary Hawkins and Chad Crosby, both of Alto and Caledonia High School graduates The future groom is also graduated from Northwestern Business College Technical Center. Parents of the couple are Ray­ mond and Gertrude Hawkins and Gary and Jane Crosby, both of Alto. Eva Engle has returned after visiting her niece and family. Mr and Mrs. Mike Sheeay of Kennesaw, Georgia. They also vacation­ ed at Panama City Beach. Fla. for a few days with her sister and brother-in-law. Mr and Mrs. Rudy Lundi George and Gmnie joined the Richard Soest family for a picnic in our back yard Sun­ day imagine eating at the pic­ nic table in shirtsleeves on March 8 Marion Buer is now at Mary Free Bed. Keep up the good work. Leonard Welle is recuperating at home. Welcome home Leonard. Ernie Shook was admitted to Blodgett Hospital Sunday afternoon for further surgery. Hope he’s doing fine by today. Our condolences to the family of Oliver Butler. 92. of Grand Rapids who passed away Saturday. Feb. 28, especially to Oliver and Lori Butler of Caledonia. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs Jeffrey Bykerk on the birth of their son. A belated happy birthday to Mildred Fmkbeiner and Sally Clark who got just a little older last week Happy Birth­ day to Mrs. Sue Siler who will celebrate her birthday on the McFall "students of the week" announced This week's students of the week are (back row from left) Katie Berg, fifth grade: Kelly Kollar, fourth grade: Brand Enders third grade: (front row from left) Daren Jousma, second grade: Jami Kooiman. first grade: and Branden Marek, kindergarten. Each week, teachers and students select six students of the week representing each of the six grades at McFall Elementary School in Middleville. This week's Students of the Week are: Branden Marek, kindergarten; Jami Kooiman. first grade; Daren Jousma. se­ cond grade; Brand Enders, third grade; Kelly Kollar, fourth grade; and Katie Berg, fifth grade. Barry County Commission on Aging Wednesday, March 11 Chicken & rice casserole, pimento com. mixed greens w/dressing. fruit upside cake. 2% milk Thursday. March 12 - Pork cutlets, duchess potatoes, winter blend seg., com bread. 20th. Vicky Lombardo turned 9-years-old last weekend. She celebrated her birthday with a birthday party Saturday after­ noon. 1 heard it was the best party “this week”. Happy Birthday. Vicky. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Kegerreis enjoyed Sunday afternoon with Ms. Wilma Tagg in Allegan. Saturday afternoon Bertha King attended a double wed­ ding shower in Hudsonville. Her nieces Sally Avink and Cindi Stuck are the brides-tobe. Ruth Burtt and friend Larry Bound called on the John Kings. Monday’s weather was sure different from the weekend. I won't mind staying in at all today. Try something new for Lent: Share a smile with someone. peaches, marg., 2% milk Friday. March 13 - Goulash, french style green beans, baby carrots, bread, chocolate fudge brownies, marg . 2% milk. Monday, March 16 - Veal patties w/gravy, whipped potatoes, mixed veg., bread, fruit cup. marg . 2% milk Tuesday. March 17 - Grilled liver w/onions, brocedi, bak­ ed potato, dinner roll, variety cookies, marg., 2% milk. Events Wednesday, March 11 Hastings -Sing Along/Crafts/Shopping. Middleville-Dessert Potluck/Stan Pierce, Delcimer Player 12:00. Thursday, March 12 HastingsCrafts/Bingo/Shopping. Middleville-Bingo after meal. Friday, March 13 - Hastings -Popcorn. Nashville -Herb Roberts, Music at 12:00. Monday, March 16 Hastings -Crafts/Social Security. Middleville--St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, popcorn. Delton-Lansing Gilbert. Tuesday, March 17 Hastings -Dessert Potluck, Recipefor — BINCO — Caledonia American Legion 954R. M-37 Thursday, 6:30 pm. i Meals arc available for those over 60 years of age, and spouse even if under 60 Suggested donation for Con gregralc meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free Call 948-4856 before 3 p in one day in advance for reserva­ tions. Meals are served at: Hastings 120 N. Michigan Ave. Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Nashville-Masonic Temple. Monday, Tuesday, Wednes­ day, Thursday & Friday DeltonFaith United Methodist Church. Monday. Wednesday, and Thursday Middleville VFW Post, Monday, Wednesday, A Thursday Woodland Eagles Club Monday, Wednesday, & Friday Home Delivered Meals are available at Extra Cost. Special Notice March II. Middleville will feature Stan Pierce to play his dulcimer and also have a potluck dessert. On March 13, at Nashville Herb Roberts and hrs guitar will he there to entertain you March 16 at Delton Lansing Gilbert will show movies. Come join in the St. Patrick s Day celebra­ tion at the Friendship Centers. x izrrrrmTir 1 l make it green; Puzzles/wear green if possible. Nashville Dessert Potluck. St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. F. James Budde, D.D.S. iJames E. Reagan, D.D.S irxirrnuxi: Inepira+ional TV Viewing Ingredient- Take a generous amount of -teaching and e>eae>on u/eil with the bezt in Chnshan mueic | a dae>h of entertainment. Zimmer with programs of controversy and +he ulorld newe>. Add a pinch or two of senior adult and ^ngle'^prc^rdm^ ard etir in W Wt centered &de> ehows, along wi-fh a bi-t of drama -totazte. Cooking Directions Tune-to channel 54 tf ypu. receive over- the -air (non-cable) or -to Z3 iFi^onare LiZ on Caledonia Cable, -for an hour or tuio or all day long. Zeroes- One or a crowd. - --- — The selected students are chosen for their academic and social performance in school Children named Student of the Week recicve a certificate and a bumper slicker for their parents which reads. "My kid was Student of the Week.’’ FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome E > OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... E 795-9277 : H — MIDDLEVILLE Insurance and Medicaid Accepted r 2 3 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 12. 1987 I Page 7 Public invited to register Various crafts will be taught at "Craft Day", April 4 What are shadow trapunto. puff painting. Hardanger em­ broidery and shadow embedding? They are four of seven new crafts that will be taught at the Saturday. April 4 Craft Day. sponsored by the Barry Coun­ ty chapter of the Michigan Association of Extension Homemakers and the county 4-H program. Instructions for a total of 17 crafts will be offered during the 6th annual event which is open to all persons age 12 and over. Men and boys are being welcomed too. Classes will be held at various times from 9 a m. through the afternoon in the Community Building, located on the county fairgrounds in Hastings Most of the classes are about 90 minutes in length, except for the three-hour basket class Registration forms for the class are available at the Barry County Cooperative Extension office in Hastings or by calling Bar hara Thornburgh, chairman of the event, at (616) 945-9394 and she will mail a form. Reservations must he mailed by Monday. March 16 There is a SI registration fee plus class costs for materials which range from SI.50 to $9 for materials, depending upon the class Each class offers the opportunity to make a finished product. (4-Hers may take these completed projects to the fair.) New classes offered this year include quilling < making dainty rolled paper designs which are attractive for pic­ tures and to decorate notebooks and boxes), stain­ ed glass (make a sun catcher using real stained glass), puff painting (paint on cloth and iron when dry to puff), shadow trapunto (a quilting variation), net darning shadow embedding (of col­ ored flowers to make frosted cards), and Hardanger embroidery There also will be a class which will feature a new use for copper tooling A copper tooling design will be incor­ porated in a country wreath using ribbon and dried flowers Classes that have been popular favorites are also scheduled: basketry, country painting, glass etching, mir­ ror lifting. ( altigraphs I. Calligraphy Il-Old English. Patch Bottom baby doll, counted cross stitch and ceramics (make a glared candy dish with an Easter motif. Volunteer instructors for the non-profit event are: Meredith Gilbert, quilling; Anita Otis, stained glass; Sue DeMond. baskets; Caroline Worth, puff painting; Carol Benner, country painting; Carol Gnnnell. glass etching, shadow trapunto and mirror lifting; Diane Frost, net darn­ ing. Marge Barcroft, copper tooling and shadow embed­ ding; Gloria Miller. Calligraphy I and 11; Jenny Lamoreaux. Hardanger em­ broidery; Emily VanMatre. Patch Bottom baby doll; Bar­ bara Thornburgh, counted cross stitch; and Sandy Bir­ man. ceramics. Instructors for the 6th annual Craft Day include (from left) Gloria Miller who will teach Calligraphy I and II; Meredith Gilbert, quilling and Sue DeMond baskets. (Reminder photos) T Gun Lake Family Medicine and After Hours Clinic 12850 Chief Noonday Rd., Wayland, Ml Phone 792-6243 Hours: Mon. Sat. 9 a m. to 8 p.m , Sun 10-5 Appointments Taken ■ X-Rays Lab John Lemke D.O., Family Practice Gary L. Doublestein, D.O., After Hours Clinic Coordinator Some of the Craft Day volunteer instructors show samples of the items they will be teaching. From left, In the country painting class, Carol Benner will have students paint a Canadian goose with a welcome sign hanging from it; Caroll Grinnell will teach glass etching, mirror lifting and shadow trapunto; Emily Van Matre will show how to make Patch Bottom baby dolls. Audrey Alflen, Office Manager nrnrr-T—nrry—r-r Professional or Retail I Space for Lease Dr. Michael G. David Announces office hours for the PRACTICE of PODIATRY Medical &. surgical treatment of the foot Located within the Gun Lake Family Medicine Bldg. 12850 Chief Noonday Rd , Wayland at Gun Lake Call 792-6243 for Appointment From left, Jenny lamoreaux will teach Hardanger embroidery: Marge Barcroft, cooper tooling (on the country wreath) and shadow embedding of colored flowers to make frosted cords Barbara Thornburgh chairman of the event, counted cross stitch; and Diane Frost, net darning. �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Mtddleville. Ml / March 12. 1987 Middleville races past Comstock Park 74-48 to earn co-championship Utilizing what the team has done best all year. Middleville slipped past Comstock Park 74-58 last Friday to earn its first piece of an O-K Blue basketball title in four seasons. The Trojans used a pressure defense and balanced scoring to win their seventh straight game. Middleville finishes 18-2 overall and 13-1 in the league. Hamilton, which leveled Godwin 74-61 last Friday, also completes its league schedule at 13-1. Middleville coach Skip Pranger said his team s first title since 1982-83 doesn’t come as a real shock. The Trojans led the title race from their 66-58 win over Godwin in the Dec. 12 league opener. "I'm very pleased, very proud of these kids," said Pranger. "The championship is well-deserved All our hard work all year long paid off. “I really felt before the season we had a chance to win it and we stayed in first all year long. We took our shots and our kids came through other than that loss at Hamilton We came from behind in a lot of games Middleville took the excite me nt out of the Comstock Park game quickly, bolting to a 17-7 first period lead The Trojans upped that margin to 31-15 by the half. The Trojans outscored Comstock Park 22-15 in the third period for a 53-30 margin "We played fairly well, good enough to win." said Pranger "We played good defense. We had a goal of bolding them to around 50 points and we did that. That w as a key . " As usual. Middleville's of­ fense featured a balanced at­ tack. Tim Mesecar tossed in 12 points. Ross Sprague 11, and Randy Stickney 10. Doug Fox and Mark Verlinde chip­ ped in 8 each. The Trojans are off until Thursday when they played the Hastings-Wayland winner in the second round of the Delton district. Pranger doesn't think the team will lose its momentum after a sixday hiatus. "I don't think we've ever played this late in the district before." said Pranger. "Usually at this time of the season you don't need 3-4 days of practice before a game, but I don't think it'll hurt us." Middleville jayvee Cagers go undefeated The Middleville High School J.V Basketball team completed an undefeated season last Friday at Com­ stock Park by defeating the young Panthers bv a score of 60-57. T-K led all the way until the last 1 % minutes of the game, and with 42 seconds left Cornstock had a 4 point lead and the bail out of bounds. However, a missed shot and a T-K rebound gave the Trojans new life as Mike Brotherton sank a 20-foo< jumper from the wing and was fouled in the process. Mike converted the free throw with 30 seconds showing on the clock, and the scoreboard reading 57-56. Comstock Park. The Trojans applied a tough press as the Panthers turned the ball over and T-K looked for the go ahead basket, with 14 seconds left Middleville missed the first of 3 shots and finally at the 9-second mark Pete Donker converted a re­ bound underneath to put his team ahead 58-57. Comstock immediately call­ ed time out to set up a last shot, which they missed from 15-feet. Todd Sprague re­ bounded and was fouled with 2 seconds remaining. Sprague converted the 2 free throws to ice the victory 60-57. Peter Donker led all scorers with 20 points and 12 re­ bounds. Mike Brotherton had 19 pts.. Todd Sprague chip­ ped in 11 points and 11 assists. MftCM re Brian Verlinde (44) of Middleville glides post a Com­ stock Park player in the Trojans’ 74-48 win. Pool hours set for spring break Middleville's Doug Mesecor (40) gets a shot off over a Comstock Park player. NOTICE ANNUAL MEETING - OF - Thornapple Township NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thot the onnual township meeting of the electors of the Township of Thornopple, County of Borry. State of Michigan, will be held at the TOWNSHIP OFFICE VILLAGE COMMUNITY HALL MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN Monday, March 23, 1987 BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. EST At this time the annual financial report will be given, a tentative budget for the coming year will be presented, the Actual Use Hearing for Federal Revenue Shoring Funds and any other business that may legally come before said meeting will be conducted. DONNA KENYON Township Clerk The following hours will be observed at the Middleville pool during the week of March 30. Monday and Wednesday 4:30-6, adult lap swim; 6-7, family swim; 7-8 open swim. Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-6. adult lap swim; 6-7, family swim; 7-8. open swim; 8-9, adult lap swim. There will not be any ren­ tals or any swim time for Fri­ day. April 3 or Saturday. April 4. State meet held at Middleville The Class C state wrestling meet at Middleville attracted 208 wrestlers and bet ween 2,500-3,000 spectators. The two-day meet, which featured representatives from 82 schools, was won by New Lothrup with Addison placing second. It was the 10th year that Middleville has held the event. provement 17-19, Northern Equipment 14-22, Gcukes’ Meat Market 13-23. Middle Villa 11-25, Bender’s Service 10-26. Thornapple Kitchen 6*6-29*6. High Gaines - D. Pennock 246, P Datema 233, H Walker 220. G. Haight 215, T. Finkbeiner/R. Finbeiner 212. High Series - D. Pennock 613, T Finkbemer 596, J Rugg/R Beyr 582, D. Pickard 581, K Aten 571. Bowling League RESULTS From area bowlers— Thursday Night Classic Task 23-9, Doug’s Auto Service 21%-10%. Garbo* Real Estate 20%-11%. Brog’s 20-12. Mar Poss 20-12. Simp­ son Industries 18%-!3%. Seif A Sons Chevrolet 18-14. Good Pal Farms 17-15. Robertson Plumbing A Htng. 16%-15%, Gavin Chevrolet A Buick 16-16. Cascade Home Improvement 16-16, Geukes' Meat Market 12-20. Northern Equipment 12-20. Middle Villa 11-21. Bender s Service 7%-24%. Thomapple Kitchen 6%-25% High Gaines - C. Featherly 232. T Finkbemer 224. W. Bushman 224. M Middleton 222. F Kiester 222. J. Freeman 221, C. Featherly 215. High Series - T. Finkbemer 626. G Colbom 614. D Ki under 611. C. Featherly 611. R Finkbemer 579, D Stauffer 578. Thursday Night Classic Doug's Auto Service 25*6-10%, Task 24-12. Mar Poss 24-12, Garbo* Real Estate 23%-12%. Brog’s 23-13. Simpson Industries 2O%-15%, Gavin Chevrolet & Buick 20-16. Robertson Plumbing A Htng 19%-16%. Seif A Sons Chevrolet 18%-I7%. Good Pal Farms 17-19. Cascade Home Im Wolverine league Caledonia Oil 30-18. Pur dum Construction 28-20, Village Grocery 27%-2O%, Gun Lake Inn 25-23, Phill’s Pizzeria 25-23. GAL Remodeling 23%-24%. Mid­ dleville Tool A Die 22*6-2516, Harrison’s True Value Hdw A Marine 20*6-27%, Sav-Mor 20-28, Hastings City Bank 18-30 High Games - M Cooley 221-214, S Hanson 220, B Wiersema 215-210, J Magness 215. T. Cooley 214 High Series - M Cooley 592. B Wiersema 585, C Eggers 568. H McCulligh 560. T Cooley 556 Thirsty Nite Mens Quinns Sports 27-9, Villa Bakery 25-11, Half Legal 22-14, Formula Real Estate 21-15. Pabst 19-17, Pick One 18 18. WFC 17 19. Four Bangers 14-22. The New Guys 14-22, Stouter* "65” 12-24, SGH 11-25, American Homecraftors 10-26 High tiames and Series M Mugndgc 209-575, B Batson 556, N. Gardener 200-532, D Thompson 529, J Nichols 200-515, C. Mar blc 200-511, J. Usbome 511, J Conner 500 Bowlerettes Hastings City Bank 31-17, Monarch 31-17, Village Beauty Nook 28-20, American Redecoration 23-25, Phil’s Pizzeria 20-28. Seif A Sons 11-37. High Series - D Levett 546. W Huss 514, D Blough 510, T Cooley 501, D. Skin­ ner 482. High Games - G Meaney 205, J. Freeman 195. E Brodock A D Levett 188, D Levett 185, W Huss A D Blough 182 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / March 12. 1987 / Page 9 Middleville student graduates from Ferris State College Andrew Todd Borsum. a 1981 Thornapple Kellogg graduate was among 390 students included on the list of those completing the re­ quirements for certificates, associate's, bachelor’s and doctoral degrees at Ferris State College during the fall quarter Borsum. son of Mr and Mrs. Alfred Borsum of 320 Stadium Drive in Middleville earned a bachelor of science degree in computer informa­ tion systems. All fall graduates are eligi ble to participate in the official commencement ceremonies to be held on campus May 23. Area students at WMU A total of 1.077 persons are on the official list of those who received degrees from Western Michigan University at the end of the fall semester of the 1986-87 school year Persons receiving bachelor’s degrees totaled 813 and per­ sons receiving master’s, specialist’s (sixth year) or doctoral degrees totaled 264. Among them are Norma Jean Peterson of 12605 60th St SE. Alto with a bachelor of science degree; Barbara J. Schamber of 7375 100th St., Caledonia with a degree in Business Administration; Donna Lee Bray of 11383 Oakleigh. Middleville and Robert Sylvester Cisler of 884 Barlow Lake. Middleville with bachelor of science degrees Anderson on honors list Nearly 1,200 Ferris State College students were includ­ ed on the academic honors list for the winter quarter. 1986 87 To be eligible, a student must have compiled a 3.50 grade point average in at least 12 quarter hours of graded work. The total list of 1,160 students includes 165 who earned 4.00 grade point averages, or all A grades. Among the honored students was Donna K Anderson of Middleville with a 4 00 grade point average. MSU Extension advisor is delegate to Washington D.C. Darlene Garland was a member of the Michigan State University Cooperative Exj tension Service lay-leader delegation sent to Washington. D.C.. March 7-10 to discuss educational trends. Garland was one of eight people selected from Michigan to join lay leaders from across the nation for a conference that outlined goals of Extension’s educational programs for the coming year. She participated in discus­ sions with congressional leaders. U.S. Department of Agriculture officials national­ ly known university figures. As a lay leader for the next year. Garland will serve as an advisor to MSU Extension ad mmistrators and Michigan government officials to imprave Extension programm­ ing in agriculture, natural resources and public policy, 4-H youth programs and home economics. Garland graduated from Ex­ tension's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) in Kent County and was a Kent County EFNEP nutrition assistant. Currently employed at Steelcase Corp., she has been a 4-H member for 10 years. TK wrestlers travel to Caledonia for tournament The Middleville Wrestling Club traveled to Caledonia Saturday for their first freestyle wrestling tourna­ ment this season There were 550 participants that day. The Middleville 8 and under medal winners be­ ing 55 lbs. Shawn Heise 2nd, 55 lbs. Cory Jo Schut 2nd, and 61 lbs. Brian Ploeg 2nd. In the 9 & 10 age group 55 lb. Austin 2nd. 95 lbs. Jason VanElst 2nd and 110 Joel Ap­ pel 1st. Trojan girls sweep pair The Middleville varsity team beat Delton and Plainwell by scores of Delton 15 8. 10-15. 15-11 and Plainwell 15-7. 15-8. This raises the Trojans' record to 24-10 overall. The Trojans placed 3rd in their league w ith a record of 7-4 Leading Middleville in Aces Heather Hannapel w uh 4 and Trena Yonkers with 5. Leading the lady Trojans in kills were Heather Hannapel with 15 while led in blocks with Heather Hannapel with 5 and Pam Eaglen with 4. Coach Chen Ritz said of the game ‘Super team effort” Played like we knew we could play tonight Heather Han­ napel had a good night at the net and Trena Yonkers set the ball well Proud of the entire team, this was a total team victory. Retail or Office Space for Rent 500 square feet located at 104 N. High St., Downtown Middleville. Next to the Hair We Are Beauty Shop. at Call Dr. Newmyer 795-7096 for further information SPECIAL SCHOOL — ELECTION — Notice of Special Election of the Electors of Thornapple Kellogg School Barry, Allegan, Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan to be held: MARCH 23, 1987 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please take notice that a special election of Thornapple Kellogg School, Barry, Allegan, Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan, will be held in the school district, on Monday, March 23, 1987. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK, A M., AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK, P.M. The following proposition will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the special election: BONDING PROPOSITION Shall Thornapple Kellogg School, Barry, Allegan, Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Four Million Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($4,550,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefore, for the purpose of: A. erecting, furnishing and equipping a new elementary school building and playground facility and developing and improv­ ing the site;and B. constructing and equipping additions to, partially remodel­ ing and re-equipping the McFall Elementary School Building, relocating the playground and developing and improving the site? Please take further notice that the bonds of the school district, if approved by a majority vote of the electors at this election, will be general obligation unlimited tax bonds payable from general ad valorem taxes. THE VOTING PLACE(S) ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Thornapple Kellogg High School, Middleville, Michigan. The first precinct consists of all the territory of the School District except former Freeport School District. PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place: Freeport Village Hall, Freeport, Michigan. The second precinct consists of former Freeport School District. All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Thornapple Kellogg School, Barry, Allegan, Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan. John H. Miller, Jr. Secretary, Board of Education �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / March 12, 1987 United Methodist annual Pancake Day set for March 21 The United Methodist men and youth groups of Mid­ dleville will be sponsoring their 7th Annual Pancake Day on Saturday. March 21 from 7 am. to 7 pm. at the Fellowship Hall in the Church. All proceeds will benefit the Junior and Senior High Youth ---- ----------- \ f CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m. Thank You Real Estate CARD OF THANKS A big thank you to all who donated food, money, goodies and hours of your time both at our ticket booth and all the concessions. We could not have done it without you. Our Class C wrestling meet was a great sucess again. Thanks again!!!!!!! Your T.K. Athletic Boosters FOR SALE: 18 acres on Thor nappie River, one mile south of Middleville, very reasonably priced. For more information call 517-852-1979 hi Menioriam IN MEMORY OF FIRST OFFICER STEVEN ALAN FRANK March 13, 1986 Husband...Father Son... Brother... Friend A year has passed by and things have changed, In a life that we once knew. But our love still goes on Our memories....so clear, of the time once spent with you. We miss you......Stevie each day and each night But we know, we’ll be together, when the time, is right. So until that day comes, when we meet again, We will keep you in our hearts.... our HUSBAND, FATHER, SON, BROTHER, FRIEND!!! Greatly missed by, Your Wife, Dcz.ari your daughters, Brenna, Sarah, and Bianca Pa and Mom Munjoy your Sisters, Tena, Linda and Tami your Bros’, Stub, A! and Monte Tracey, Steve, and Ralph Fred, Denise, Mandy and Jesi nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and Friends. Business Services EXTERIOR PAINTING: interior, $25 per room, 15 years experience. Light hauling and basement clean up. Free esti­ mates. Yard work, leaves raked. No job too small. Christian male. 795-9826.__________________ PIONEER POLE BUILD­ ING: “Gambrel Roof Style’’. 24x32x17 . $5,990.00, 30x40x19 - $7,990.00. 800-292-0615. PIONEER POLE BUILD­ ING: 30x40x10, one 12’ slider, on 36” entrance door, 1 ’ boxed eave overhang, 45# 2x6 truss, 1/2" white styrene foam roof insulation. Premium textured woodgrain steel siding. 9 colors in roofing, siding and trim. $5,390.00. Includes fast erec­ tion. 800-292 0679._________ HUSKY BUILDINGS: for garages, storage and shops. 24x40x8 - $3,790.00. Complete labor and material. Normal 3 day construe non 800-292-0615. Jobs Wanted groups. Troop 105 and the men’s group Everyone is invited to come for the best pancakes and sausages ever Tickets are available four locations: Bob’s Engine Shop (795-7647); State Farm In­ surance (795-7925). NAPA Central Auto Parts (795-9286); or Robertson Plumbing /Heating (795-3532). Tickets available at the door are $ 50 extra. Duet of Praise at Peace Reformed Church March 17 Peace Reformed Church “Women’s Ministries” will presenting the "Duet of Praise” with Nancy Matthews and Elaine Groendyk from First Reformed Church of Grandville on Tuesday. March 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Peace Reformed Church. Middleville. The public is invited and refreshments will follow the presentation. CHILD CARE SERVICES: offered part time days in my home between Middleville and Caledonia. 16 yean experience and references. Noffkc Drive area. 891-9526_____________ Two injured in mishap Saturday night CHILD CARE EXPER­ IENCED MOM: now has two openings in her home, any shift. Phone 795-2133 Two Hastings men were in­ jured Saturday night when their vehicle collided with a semi truck and antXher car on M-37 south of Middleville. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies report. Andrew T. Jenkins. 19. of 210 N. Washington. Hastings, fell asleep at the wheel of his car. deputies said, and his vehicle drifted into the on­ coming lane, striking a semi truck and then a car. Jenkins and a passenger, Terry L Nichols Jr . 17. of 1040 Cobum Rd . Hastings, were slightly injured in the ac­ cident. which occurred at 10:45 p.m. just south of Adams Road Driver of the semi. Gary L. Jousma. 29, of 197 Kleyla S.E., Kentwood, told deputies that he saw Jenkins' south­ Help Wanted BABYSITTER: my home, second shift, part time, possibly full time. Call 795-7586 BABYSITTER IN CALEDONIA HOME: for a two year old girl and four year old boy, one week, full time. May be able to work 15 to 20 hours part time, flexible hours in the future. Would prefer education or child care background. Competitive salary. Send references and resume to Nor Druk Partners, P.O. Box 364, Caledonia, Ml 49316_____________________ LIVE IN COMPANION for elderly lady. Home is in Caledo­ nia area. Room and board plus salary. Send qualifications to Ad# 209, % Sun and News, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 LIVE IN FOR part time help and care for quadriplegic, Cale­ donia area. Phone 891-9364 Fann HAY, GOOD QUALITY mixed hay, first and second cutting, $1 to $1.40 per bale. Good sized bales. 795-3439 For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110.________ BROADVIEW COUNTRY APARTMENTS: for lease one bedroom available March 19, $375 month. 616-891-8868. No Sunday calls. Miscellaneous SAVE UP TO 62% off on famous name brands during Blanco Furniture’s storewide sale in Shelbyville. 672-5115 for special hours.______________ WANTED: Carpenter work, free estimates, call 795-7290 WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Wanted WANTED: babysitter in my home. Call for more information 795-9481, must be 16. Police say remove abandoned vehicles or face arrest At least 34 residents of the village of Middleville are in violation of a village ordinance. Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cain said the ordinance states that it is unlawful to place or store inoperable, unlicensed or dismantled vehicles on any property in the village for more than 30 days unless the vehicle is kept in an enclosed dwelling such unassessible portions. Roon said those area wouldn't generate funds, but that there was a possiblity the village would consider partial funding. William Getty who owns land between the Middle Villa and the Middle Mart said he’d like to sec the area open up for development but added that "if Middleville is to develop, developers have to have the cooperation of the village council ” He said cooperation on the village's part would be an in­ centive to the developers. “They (the village) would benefit from an increase in tax base with any new develop­ ment,” he said. 9790 Cherry Valley BETTY’S 891-9219 Beauty Salon LU WARD Phone 795-9062 Also Evenings By Appointment 795-3723 7105 PARMALEE ROAD IV? Mile E of Whitneyilie Reaoy to buy a new home or sell your present home' Ca as a garage. Cain said over 34 residents are in violation of the or­ dinance. some having two or three such vehicles on their property. He said he will serve notices this week warning the residents that they must comply with the or­ dinance. If the vehicles are not properly taken care of a warrant for their arrest will be issued, he said. The Kingsmen Quartet ot Cedarville College. Cedar­ ville. Ohio, will be featured in sacred concert at the First Baptist Church of Middleville on March 17 at 7 p.m. Com­ prised of six young men. the Kingsmen Quartet have sung in churches, schools and camps throughout the United growth of his business as well and provide more jobs. He said the project would be beneficial to the village as well as businesses and felt the two groups should contribute to the project for a mutual benefit. An engineer from Olson, Meyers and May of Grand Rapids that performed the feasibility study said the average cost per customer in other communities for such a project is $22 to $40 a front foot. He said another the reason for a $60 charge in Middleville is because not all of the developable land is totally accessible to the road frontage area of the project He also said that some municipalities contribute to the construction from their general funds. Roon said small city block grants are not easy to come by He said grants are usuallv awarded to communities bas­ ed on the amount of revenue the system would put back in­ to the communitv and the the number of jobs created by the project. It is then determined if awarding a grant will satisfy the cost of the grant, he said Slates. The public is cordially invited to hear their program of gospel music. Cedarville College is a Bap list College of Arts anil Sciences kxated in west cen­ tral Ohio. As a Christian Col­ lege. the school stands “for the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ ” KEITH BERQY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUEL OIL GAS I DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY (2&., 92M CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 SELF SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (616) 891-8198 Featuring Amoco Premier £3(3 QLW GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS OF WEST MICHIGAN, INC. Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE — 795-7625 124 East Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 you Can Do it! Residents concerned... (from page 1) William Gavin said the system would encourage the BROKERS bound vehicle drifting toward his northbound semi, which was loaded with milk. Jousma said he swerved to miss Jenkins’ car and had just reached the stumlder of the road when Jenkins' vehicle struck his. The Jenkins vehicle went on to strike a vehicle traveling behind Jousma’s semi, driven by Jeri R Weaver. 19, of 216 W. Main St.. Caledonia, and it then struck a tree. The truck driver and the oc­ cupants of the Weaver car were uninjured in the crash. Jenkins and Nichols were transported to Pennock Hospital in Hastings where Jenkins was treated for a shoulder laceration and some abrasions and Nichols was treated for multiple lacerations. Kingsmen Quarter to appear at Baptist Church March 17 STOP SMOKING LOSE WEIGHT SELF PSYCH HYPNOSIS SEMINARS With DAVID ROWE STOP SMOKING 6 p.m./FEE: ’30 WEIGHT CONTROL 8:30 p.m./FEE ’30 YOU'LL BE HYPNOTIZED FOUR TIMES Seminars include: Literature and Hypnotic Conditioning Cassette Tape MIDSESSION MONEY BACK OFFER For personal or private consultation: 569-ROWE (7693) SPONSOR: Thor nappie Kellogg Community Education LOCATED: Thornapple Kellogg High Bender Rd DATE: Tuesday March 17 1 PHONE: (616) 795*339?' �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 12. 1987 / Page 11 Whether you've got a growing young family ... Or are settling down for your golden years The Sun and Netos Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia your VITAL LINK to the news and activities of our community Every Thursday the Sun and News keeps you informed of all the important events in the Middleville/Caledonia area, from government to sports, births to deaths, and club news to police reports. The Sun and News is entertaining, too, with columns on local history and news of your neighbors. Weddings, engagements, anniversaries — all of the things that you want to know, can be at your fingertips every week Now published by J-Ad Graphics of Hastings, publishers of The Reminder and the Hastings Banner, the Sun and News gives you more than ever before’ Subscribe today! See what you've been missing | Send my subscription to: | NAM£ ___________________________________________________________ | | ADOWSS______________________________________ ______ ___________ | | cmr_________________ sun ________ zt,_________ | Local Subscription Rate $8.00 Per Year Outakta Barry, Kant or Allegan Counties $10.00 Year I Barry, Kent, Allegan Co. **>«■ TO P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 795*3345 | �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 12, 1987 Refinancing saves TK schools over $105,000 by Kathleen J. Oresik Residents of the Thornapple Kellogg School District will realize a savings of $105,074.24 and lower millage rates due to bond refinancing by the schools and increases in state equalized values in the district Members of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education agreed Monday to refinance bonds purchased in 1969 at a rate of 7 to 7.3 percent in­ terest over the life issuance of the bonds for bonds issued at 4 15 to 6 percent In doing so the district will save $105,074.25 over a period of 13 years I he bulk of the savings will be realized in the first three years: $22,000 in 1988. $33,000 in 1989; and $29,000 in 1990 The actual value of the bonds is $2.315,000. Superintendent Gerald Page said that the refinancing pro­ cessing is not unlike refinanc­ ing a home mortgage Debt millage for the school district is expected to go down I 25 mills for the 1987-88 school year due to the refinan­ cing of the bonds and in­ creases in state equalized values in the district. Page said. Richard Allen, vice presi­ dent of the firm Prescott. Ball and Turben. Inc., presented a purchase proposal for the bonds to the board at Mon­ day's meeting Allen said that now is the ideal time to buy bonds The market is stable and the best it has been in the last seven to nine years, he said. He said his firm, which is a member of the New York Slock Exchange, would most likely resell the bonds to Mer­ Superintendent interview set A second interview with the leading candidate for Thor napplc Kellogg school superintendent will be con­ ducted on Friday at 7:30 p.m. A committee formed to search for a new supcrintcn dent to replace retiring Gerald Page, recommended that the entire school board conduct the second interview with Steve Garrett, superintendent the DeWitt school district The committee, comprised ol board members Don Williamson. John Miller and Robert Courts, said on-site visual wins were performed this month with the three finalists: John Ward, superintendent of Pentwater Schools; Steve Garrett. DeWitt superintendent; and Henry Dugan, TK High School principal Ward was selected after John Smith. Akron Fairgrove superinten­ dent. took a position with the Carson City School District. The committee members said they felt that Garrett was the best qualified candidate to replace Page Not wanting the selection of a new superinten­ dent to be based solely on their recommendation, com­ mittee members suggested that the board conduct a se­ cond interview with Garrett. The interview is to take place in the high school library. The board is expected to come to a decision at that time. Mayor proclaims Thursday as "Girl Scout Day" in Middleville & March 12. 1987 has been proclaimed Girl Scout Day in Middleville by Mayor Duane Thatcher. This official action was taken after Brownie Troop 659 approached the village council with a request that the day be com­ memorated in honor of the 75th year of Girl Scouting This Thursday , Girl Scouts nationwide and overseas will kick off the yearlong anniver­ sary celebration with a worldwide event called the Promise Circle. Girl Schouts everywhere will repeat the promise symbolizing the unity of Girl Scouts. Middleville Girl Scouts will meet at the Thornapple Kellogg High School auditorium today at 3:30 p.m. where the town’s mayor is scheduled to open the ceremonies for the Promise Circle event The scouts will recite the Promise Circle pledge at 4 p.m. No school on March 16th Blood Pressure clinic offered Thornapple Kellogg School System will be conducting an in-serv ice for its staff ihi Mon day, March 16 Students will not attend school on that day School will resume on Tuesdav, March 17. March is Red Cross month. The Barry County Red Cross is holding a Blood Pressure Clinic on March 17. from 9:30 io 11.30 a m at the V.F.W Post on Main Street in Middleville. Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Your Lawn Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) Middleville Bob Kiinge rill Lynch. After studying the proposal and hearing a presentation from Richard W. Batch, a financial advisor, board members unanimously ap­ proved the refinancing plan. Board members unanimous­ ly voted to adopt a resolution to approve final qualifications for refunding bonds with the Department of Education (meaning the department will put the state's credit behind the bonds): and to adopt a resolution to accept the offer of the bond purchase for the refunding bonds. The outstanding 1969 bonds will be paid off and the new bonds issued May I Barch praised the superintendent, board members and business manager, saying the process would not have been possible without their keen business sense. Historical Society says preserve Moe School Members of the Thomapple Historical Society, represented by President Don Dean, petitioned the board to reconsider selling the nearly 107-year-old Moe School. Dean said the school and its approximate one-half acre of land are a county landmark. The society asked that the board grant them use of the property in exchange for the society maintaining the grounds and building The group said those terms were agreed to with the Heritage Club at a 1973 Board of Education meeting. Board members agreed to have the Building and Grounds Committee in­ vestigate the matter and pre­ sent their findings at the next regular meeting of the board. April 6 Increase for seating at musicals The board agreed to in­ crease the cost for soft-seating by $1 at the high school auditorium during musical presentations This action was taken after High School Band Director Duane Thatcher told the board that the school is losing money with its musical product Kins He said the charge for ren­ tals and the costs for set materials and costumes have risen sharply over the past few years and felt there was a need to raise the cost for softseatmg from $2 to $3 for the 335 seating arrangement at the auditorium He noted that the charge for admissions has been set at $2 for the last 15 years. He said neighboring Hastings and Way land Schools are charging as much as $3.50 a seat, and felt inflation justifies the increase. General admission for bleacher seating will remain at S2 In other business. Thatcher received board approval for approximately 115 band members to travel to Orlando. Fla in June. 1988. where the band will perform at Disney World and the Epoch Center The band and its booster club arc working on fundrais­ ing activities to raise the necessary $285 per student, he said. Thatcher said that new uniforms for hand members have arrived and he expressed appreciation to the btsird for approv ing the purchase Puppets mix arts and education for T-K West Elementary students by Kathleen J. Oresik June Stoppels from the Children's Performing Arts Council made puppets come to life for first through fifth graders at West Elementary last Wednesday, with special 45 minute performances for the morning and afternoon kindergarteners. Stopples entertained the children with a variety of pup­ pets and explained how the children, by using their im­ agination and everyday htnisehold items, could create their own puppets. For exam­ ple. she said that egg carton could be used to make the teeth of a dragon, a sock could be transformed into a snake or a covered slinky would make a fine structure for a cater­ pillar. And button eyes and wigs provide the finishing touches, she said. A real hit with Melissa M c La i n“ s afternoon kindergarten class was the puppet Count Dracula. Stop­ ples had the Count miscount from one to 10 by omiting the number four, six or eight. The children were then encourag- ed to help the Count by coun­ ting along with him. Amanda Clover-Wadel was randomly chosen to help the Count with his act. Everytime the Count was to give Amanda a kiss on the cheek, he'd try to sneak a bite on her neck until finally. Stopples had to cover his mouth. She also enacted a few popular children's plays and captured the children's atten­ tion by asking them what they knew about the plays. Although some perfor­ mances reinforce education, their main purpose is to ex­ pose children to the arts. Prin­ cipal Tony McLain said. The performances were made possible by the school's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). which budgets funds to allow children to ex perience two different arts programs each year. Once contracted for a par ticular area, the traveling council is subcontracted to in dividual school districts, thus allowing each sch<M»l to ex­ perience souk of the finest quality of chiklren's programs available at a nominal fee. McLain said. David Rowe Hypnosis seminars at TK High ' Hypnosis can help your subconscious mind, which has 90% control of your actions, to agree with your conscious mind's desire to improve your life. When you have both parts of your mind working in harmony , you can’t help but be successful in reaching your goals." Why not enroll tn the Slop Smoking Self Psych Hypnosis seminar on March 17? This seminar will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m at the Mid­ dleville High School Auditorium For those who need assistance in Weight Control, this seminar will be held also on March 17 from 8 30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. Further informal* »n and registration can be obtained by calling the Tru»mapple Kellogg Communitv Ed office at 795-3397 Office hours are 9 a_m. through 4 30 p.m. Kindergartener Amanda Clover-Wadel had to put her hand over Count Dracula's mouth to keep him from taking a bite at her neck. ■W® 795-7647 Puppeteer June Stoppels demonstrates how o rod puppet is used and tells the children how to moke a puppet with household materials. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-03-19.pdf 905657bb1bb78436ba58b661d9bd0abb PDF Text Text HASTIROS'TOBUC IBRAW W S. CHU CH STft H n and Netos Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 117th Year'Twenty Cents No. 11 - March 19.1987 Middleville. Michigan 49333 New apartment complex slated for Middleville Plans for a new apartment comople* in Middleville are underway following a re zon­ ing approval by the Mid­ dleville Village Council last Tuesday ()n a 6-1 vote, the council approved a recommendation by the village Planning Commission to rczonc block 82. lots 1.3.4.5 and 6 from com­ mercial to PMF (planned multiple family, to allow for the construction of a twobedroom. four-unit apartment complex Ferry Fikck voted against the motion Owner of the property. James Robertson of Robertson Plumbing and Heating Co.. Middleville, presented the council with drawings of the two-story. four unit complex that he pilans to build on River Street where the existing Thomapple Floral and Gift Shop is. Robertson said he expects to charge at least $400 a month rent for the apartments that will be situated 85 feet from the river He said he plans to com­ pletely remodel the building, put in sky lights on the second floor, erect a deck with a full rail on the river side of the building and construct 12x10 foot storage sheds for each unit He said aluminum and brick siding will be applied to the exterior of the building. No ground breaking date for the new construction has been set. In a later interview. Eldon Newmyer. president of the planning commission, said there was an oversight in com­ mission's recommendation for rczoning He said it should have included a variance that would allow the owner to go commercial if he so desired. Newmyer said with the variance the floral shop, which is situated on two of the New superintendent named at Thornapple Kellogg Schools Members of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education, in a 6 to I vote with Treasurer James Verlinde voting nay. agreed to hire Steve Garrett to replace Gerald Page who is retiring June 30. Garrett is superintendent of DeWitt Schools, a school system similar in size to that of Thoranapple Kellogg Schools. The board appointed a special committee to negotiate a contract with Garrett. His salary for the first year will range between $50,000 to $55,000. Steve Garrett of DeWitt Schools will become TK Schools new .uperintendent June 30. Board members (from front) Gary Thaler Gary VonElst Stephen Elies Robert Courts. John Miller James Verlinde and Don Williamson interview Garrett (for right) for a second time Friday before arriving at their decision. three lots, could continue to operate out of the building He said it is not the commis­ sion's wish to deter businesses from that area. Village Manager Kit Roon said he doesn't expect the village council to oppose the variance. Filcek said she opposed the rezpning because she wixild like to see a long term future plan enacted instead of just spot zoning of certain areas ' I'm against the in­ dividual or his project." she said. "I'd just like to sec long term planning for the future in the village." Robertson told council members that there is room for expansKMi north of the floral stuvp Higher speed limits to stay by Kathleen J. Oresik Speed limits on M-37 within the Middleville village limits will remain unchanged despite efforts of the village council and support from state Rep Paul Hillegonds. RHolland. to have the speeds reduced. Village Manager Kit Roon said he received a letter from the State Department of Transportation stating that the department was pleased to see the council's concern for the safety of the people using M-37 and that he hoped Police Chief Boyd Cain would con tinue to enforce the new speed limits. But he said that the department feels that the higher speed limits arc proper and therefore denied the request He said Hillegonds sug­ gested (he council set up a committee to maintain certain speed limits before they arc changed by the state In the meantime. Roon said, all we can do is live with the higher speed limits and con linue to voice our objections. The state increased speed limits from 35 mph to 45 and 50 mph after they widened and improved a stretch of the highway last year Voters to decide fate of schools by Kathleen J. Oresik Voters will determine whether or not new building construction will begin at Thornapple Kellogg Schools when they go to the polls for the March 23 special election. The polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. at the regular voting precincts in Middleville at the high school auditorium and in Freeport at the village council room. Voters are being asked to approve bonding for a $4.5 million construction program for a new 17 room elementary school to be built near the high school and an eight-room ad­ dition to McFall Elementary. The schools would levy an additional 2.11 mills for five years to repay the bonds. School officials say over­ crowding at the elementary level has forced classrooms to be housed in inefficient por­ tables and less than adequate facilities or in the Middle School. This situation removes s’udents from the mam school, bathrooms, prin­ cipal and library and posing a possible nsk to those students commuting from one building to the next, they say. The construction program also includes necessary of­ fices. storage and playground facilities and and other im­ provements to the McFall Elemmentary building. Total millage for debt repayment will be 6.11 mills for five years if the proposal is approved. This includes previous debt millage to pay for the high school construc­ tion and other improvements But if the State Equalized Valuation (SEV, continues to go up. the millage needed would go down, a letter from Superintendent Gerald Page says. Projections place the debt service millage at 5.9 percent after a five year period The bonds would have a 25 year maturity Taxes for the average homeowner would increase anywhere from $42 to $63 a year. But this amount would still be less than what was levied in 1984. Page says. If the proposal passes, con­ struction would begin as soon as bids could be taken and awarded It is hoped that the rooms to be added to McFall would be ready by early |9H8 and (he new school ready by late 1988 or early 1989 "People have asked me if we're building for the future, and I tell them we’re building Schools, continued page 4 �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 19. 1987 “The Butlers of Holm” visit West Elem. NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS EAST SIDE with MARIL YN McWHINNEY Our sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. May Holes, who died Tuesday. March 3. John Shear will be singing at the Parmalee United Methodist Church this Sunday morning. I^ast Sunday afternoon Mrs. Ethel Haywood and her sister and brother in law. Nellie and Fred Stamm of Hastings, went to Grand Rapids shopping Tuesday evening Ethel and Ann Harris went to Grand Rapids shopping and out to cat Thursday afternoon Ethel and Miss Thelma Carl went to Grand Rapids shopping Miss Thelma Carl's guest last weekend was Mrs Helen Thomas of Reed City. Their Saturday evening dinner guests were Hah Bowen. Esther Mistcrka. Dorothy Sargent and friend Ruth, all of Kalama/oo Tuesday evening. Thelma and Nettie Black At­ tended the BPW dinner at Hastings. Suzanne Gcha was their speaker and gave a very interesting talk Wednesday. Thelma and Nettie went to Saugatuck for lunch and then called on Thelma's cousin, Mrs Doris Shoemaker who was celebrating her 87th birthday .* last Sunday a dinner was held at the Middle Villa to celebrate the 5(Xh wedding an niversary of Bob and Martha Crofoot. Those attending were Martha’s sister. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Christman, the Crofoot’s sons. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crofoot Jr. and John Crofoot. their grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Miller and Kim Grochowski and Bob's sister. Mr and Mrs. Athol Hazen. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Womba, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Marcott and Mrs. Eunice Brown. After dinner Helen and Athol Hazen. Eunice Brown and their aunt. Gladys Jackson, called on their other aunt. Myrl Haskins at Sandy Creek Nursing Home in Wayland. Thursday Mrs. Eunice Brown. Gladys Jackson. Bob and Martha Crofoot, Ruth Womba. Mary Marcott and son Eric, look cake and ice cream to Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids where they celebrated the 92nd birth­ day of their aunt Mary Jackson. They went out for dinner on their way home. Last Friday Margbe Loew called on Ardis Lutz at Clark Memorial Hook Ardis is do­ ing quite well since her surgery This Sunday Tom. Marge. Ken and Mickey join­ ed the rest of Marge's family at the home of her sister. San- di Christie of Nashville, to celebrate the March birthdays Elaine. Ryal and Craig Nor­ throp's dinner guests last Sun­ day were their son and daughter-in-law. David and Cheryl Northrop of Kent wood. That night Elaine and Craig were supper guests of daughter Bonnie. Steve and Steven Manon. Saturday evening Elaine and Ryal hosted a card party at their home Friday evening Max and Jackie Bedford and Pete and Barb Bedford attended the VFW Fish Fry at Wayland Glen and Leone Dean's din­ ner guests last Sunday were their nephew. Jim. Marcie. Renee and Jimmy Robertson The Dean's Monday evening dinner guests were their daughter. JoAnn and Roger Barnum and their grand­ daughter. Beth Van Popering. Mrs. Leona Sweet's Wednesday morning callers were her brother and sister. Fred Wright and Catherine Brown of Charlotte. The Literary Club met at Mrs. Sweet’s home on Wednesday Her callers on Thursday were her sister and brother-in-law . Mr. and Mrs Edward Meedcr of Dutton Carl and Bessie Nelson returned home Monday night from a two month stay in Florida. Emmette and Doris Camp­ bell just returned from a nineday stay in Florida. These were some of the people they visited while they were there. Doris’s brother. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Wilson at Tarpon Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Don Fisher at Palmetto. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Anderson at Palmetto, Doris's sister. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Stonebumer of Avon Park, Marie Hodges of Avon Park, Jessie and Ward Bender. Mary' and Bob Tolan and the Harry Williams, all of St. Cloud and the Gordon Greens of Haines City. Our sympathy to Edith Bon­ neville on the death of her mother. Mrs. Murray of Petoskey. Wednesday evening Mrs. Dorothy Bonneville's nephew. John Madden of Plainwell, stopped by to tell her that he has a new granddaughter Last Sunday Mrs. Edw. Timm and Mr Art Mathews called on his granddaughter. Mr. and Mrs Waller Imel of Constantine Jim and Marcie Robertson spent Feb. 26 through March mumm *• uae* 34 ?«*o P.O. Box BI Phone 795-3345 HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 The Sun and News was founded in 1970 and is pub 11shad waakly on Thursdays Second class postage is paid at Middleville. Michigan 49333. Member ot Michigan Prass Association. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year Outside Barry. Kent of Allegan Counties Published by... The Hastings Banner, Inc. SB-00 $10.00 by Kathleen J. Oresik Kalamazoo artist Todd Zimmerman brought an art exhibit that he created. “The Butlers of Holm ", from the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts to West Elementary School this month The exhibit consists of a series of watercolors and pen and ink drawings that portray an imaginary work! and its in­ habitants. the Butlers Zimmerman gave two art drawing demonstrations to third and fourth graders. He showed them how characterizations can be changed with just a few sim­ ple changes in features by beginning each drawing with the same basic lines He told how just different eyes can change the mood of the character. Students participated in several drawings by offering suggestions for a character s body features to see what would develop. Zimmerman began a draw ing with a doodle that would become the common feature and fundamental starting point for each interchangeable creature drawn For instance, students sug- Artist Todd Zimmerman shows students how doodles con become works of art. gested a giraffe neck for each drawing and Zimmerman would add a compilation of either an elephant nose, beard, human arms with crab claw hands, butterfly wings, antlers, a unicorn, or elephant and frog feet. etc. to change the creature. After the demonstrations he talked about different techni­ ques the children could use to create art projects on their own. Zimmerman's display will be at the school until April 9 through the courtesy of the Artreach program of traveling exhibits.. The program provides free exhibits, demonstrations and lectures by area artists to comm u n111 e s throughout Southwestern Michigan NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN Mother Nature sure keeps us in check, doesn’t she? Otherwise the beautiful weather we had would have had me going through seed catalogs, etc. I’m slowly lear­ ning moderation with our crazy, but nice weather. My cousin (more likely my brother) Webster Steeby, who is more like my brother, is in the hospital with kidney pro­ blems in St. Petersburg, FL. Rudy and Maude Steeby has been keeping me informed. He's on the mend now but it’s a long road to recovery. Here's his adress: Webster Steeby. c/o Rudy Steeby. 354 Lealman Trail Court. St. Petersburg. FL 33714 You feel so helpless when part of your family is sick and so far away Thank God for Rudy and Maude's wonderful thoughtfulness. Doug Hart’s mom and dad visited them for Sunday dinner. The Alan Shermans spent 1 at Las Vegas. They went with a group of 250 people from Michigan. They saw some really good shows while they were there and had a very nice time. One day they rented a car and went for quite a drive They ate breakfast in Nevada went on a tour of the Hoover Dam. had lunch in Arizona, crossed the desert and mountains, had dinner in California and then drove back io Nevada that night This Saturday evening Jim and Marcie attended a card party at the home of Elaine and Ryal Northrop The Robertsons were dinner guests of Jun's aunt. Lavina Fmkbemer. this Sunday. Saturday esemng Bruce. Katie. Janine and I "ined the rest of my family for a potluck dinner at the home of my sister. Dee and Sam Shnser ® a® two weeks in Florida. They had a wonderful time with super weather while they were there. Sunday, son Chris and Pat and family from Spring Lake were over. Young Jim Verinde came home from college Saturday to celebrate his 21st birthday with his family. The Williamsons went to MSU to daughter Melinda’s fiancee’s graduation. Also, Cathy’s sister. Dorothy Slocum’s, seventh child graduated from the same class. Don and Cathy also got to meet Melinda’s future in­ laws for the first time. Annette Corson left Sunday for a two day Dietician's Convention. Don't forget we have the Heritage meeting at Rod and Char Finkbeiner’s Wednesday and are meeting with the school's Building and Grounds Committee's Gary Thaler. Gary VanElst and John Miller to discuss Moe School. Al and Shirley went to Rod and Char’s for Saturday sup per. Ken and Rose Morgan returned from a very en­ joyable 10-day vacation to Florida. They saw their son Joseph and family in Panama City and their daughter Penny and family in Fort Lauder­ dale. Ken played some golf with a friend. They also stop­ ped to see Jean and Libby Sprinkle On Wednesday. March 11, they look Ken’s dad for his 80th birthday. Ken also attended the bowling tournament in Grand Rapids Ann Bartlett \ sister and family flew in Friday morn­ ing. Ann said she'd ordered the snow just for them Mr and Mrs. Ron Duda, daughter Mamie and son Kes in are from Fremont. Calif Don and Dorothy Dean visited Art and Ann Kenyon Sunday Art is coming along quite well. Mary VanderWal said all the Noahs got together at Kay and Melvin's for a bridal shower for Terry’s fiance. Margaret Helton. Sunday morning. They had 30 family and friends there from Holland. Ann Arbor, Battle Creek and Ypsilanti. It was a lovely shower. lyla Norton attended United Methodist Women’s meeting Thursday night. Then Tues­ day she visited Lois Kaechele at Sandy Creek in Wayland Regina Stein will attend the Michigan Reading Associa­ tion at the Amway Grand Plaza. Tuesday. Daughter Gina has been visiting friend Susie Jacobs of Alto. They are going to the Civic Theatre Sunday evening. Luana Tolan said they at­ tended Fred Rock Jr.’s birth day party Saturday. The Dick Wilcox's (Lynn's aunt and un­ cle) came over Thursday evening. Fred Rock said son Fred and family and the Karl Rocks got back from a memorable trip of a life time to Indonesia. Her folks just rolled out the red carpet. They also visited many other places such as Hong Kong and Shanghai to mention a few. What a wonderful experience. Donna Cox said they had talked to her family this weekend The whole Aicken family went over to daughter Jane and Carl Peck's home Sunday to help Chelsea celebrate her l()th birthday Sunday even ing her brother. Don and Carlie. dropped in for a visit The Hilly's attended the Grand Rapids Art Museum to see the Frank Lloyd Wright display Saturday. Put said they enjoyed (he display It will probably be there through out mid April. Helen Kelly called me say ing she had their social club group at her house last Thurs day for a potluck meeting Lois Bacon, Vicky Sychosz of Grand Rapids. Fern Doyle, Esther Kelly. Pal Osbun. Geneva Schantz, Betty Schnurr, June Tungate, and Edna Wood attended. Helen said they used to be the “Young’’ group, now they are the “Older" group. Time sure creeps up on us doesn’t it? I want to make clear Don Dean's appeal to the school’s Board ot Education on behalf of the Heritage Club. He asked board members to give the Heritage Club the same privilege they had given to the Busy Bees, letting them use the building for meetings as long as they kept it in repair The board gave this permission to the Busy Bees when the Mix: School con­ solidated in 1931 with the TK School System, not to the Heritage Club in 1973. £« V*A4 V >A4 V >A«»J * Happy St. Patrick’s Day! * gg Wish you a bit of laughter A A bit of wealth > The best of friends * And the best of health < A Dr. Jim Budde Ji Dr. Jim Reagan < Sue, Cheryl, Joan, & Cheryl V |iA« y |iA« * * A4 gg A ► * < A Ji T t! �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 19. 19R7 / Page 3 County Commission on Aging menu and coming events Wednesday. March 18 Chopped beef steak w/gravy. french fried potatoes, peas & carrots, assorted roll, ertrus sections, marg.. 2% milk. Thursday, March 19 Chicken baked in creole, baby carrots, mixed greens, w/dressing. bread, key lime pie or tart. marg.. 2% milk. Friday, March 20 - Egg & sausage bake, scalloped tomatoes, orange juice, pan cakes/waffles, or french toast, fresh fruit, marg.. 2% milk Monday. March 23 - Fruit glazed ham. succotash, baby carrots, biscuit, pineapple chunks, marg.. 2% milk Tuesday, March 24 - Italian meatballs, mixed greens w/dressing. Italian veg., french bread, pudding, marg.. 2% milk To the editor... To the editor: 1 would like to thank everyone who helped to make the state wrestling tournament a success again this year. It takes a great deal of effort by the staff, the students, the Boosters and the community to host an event of this magnitude We received many com­ pliments on the excellent courteous and efficient job that vou did Middleville and Events Wednesday. March 18 Hasiings-Sing Along 'Crafts/Shopping Middleville-Popcorn. Delton- Stan Pierce with his Delcimer. Nashville-Blood Pressure. Quilting. Thursday. March 19 HastingsCrafts Bingo/Shopping Nashville-Faye Freeman. Singer Nashville-Quilting Friday. March 20 - Hastmgs- Popcorn-Brunch Bunch Middleviile-Brunch. Woodland Brunch BunchLansing Gilbert. Monday, March 23 Middleville--Popcorn. Nashville-Lansing Gilbert. Hastings-Crafts Delton— Speaker from Hospice 12:00 Tuesday, March 24 - Meals are available for those over 60 years of age. and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Con­ gregate meals is Si with food stamps accepted All sites are bamer free. Call 948-4856 before 3 p m. one day in advance for reserva­ tions Meals are served at: Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave. Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday. and Friday. Nashville-Masonic Temple. Monday. Tuesday. Wednes­ day. Thursday & Friday. Delton -Faith United Methodist Church. Monday. Wednesday, and Thursday. Middleville-VFW Post. Monday. W'ednesday. & Thursday. Woodland-Eagles Club. Monday. Wednesday. & Friday. Home Delivered Meals are the Class ”C” State Tourna­ available at Extra Cost. Special Notice ment have become one and the Wednesday, March 18. same. As the Assistant Director of Stanley Pierce and his State Athletics said, “it is Delicimer will be at the something that all the people Delton Friendship Center to in Middleville can take pride entertain On March 19. Faye Freeman will be at the in.” Thank you again for helping Nashville Friendship Center to sing to the people. Lansing to make this event a success. Ray Page Gilbert will be at Woodland to Athletic Director show a movie. Come join the Thomapplc Kellogg High participants at these Friend­ School ship Centers and enjoy the entertainment. Caledonia Lakeside Apts, changes ownership Mrs. Lillian Schultz, owner of Caledonia Lakeside Apart­ ments, at 232 Lake St., has sold the property to Mr. and Mrs. Kevin DeMott and brother Kendall DeMott, all of Grand Rapids. They also purchased the A-1 Auto Service Commercial Garage building on Church Street, which had been rented to Don Kellogg by the Schultz's for 28 years. Don had to retire and sell the business due to poor health The De Motts' are keeping the same business name as before. After Lillian's hsuband Amos passed away 17 years ago. she kept the apartments going with the help of her grandsons and her son Ken. There has been 82 tenants in the apartment building over the last 32 years. Lillian says she will be moving to a new and smaller apartment in Caledonia in a couple of months. She plans to remain active, as she has been for over 18 years, with the “Happy 60” group, which will be 23 years old this fall. She has been the group s president for 9 Vi years and has been very active with the Caledonia Community Educa­ tion Greater Caledonia Area Senior Citizens for almost 12 years. She was the first senior citizen to graduate from the program. Lillian has been the program’s president and treasurer and is now a charter member who holds the chair­ manship of special events for all occasions. She will be selling all of her craft merchandise prior to her moving. Watch for the sale announcement in various papers. Help needed in locating Caledonia Class of 1972 The Caledonia Class of 1972 is making plans for their 15-year reunion to be held August 15. A committee has been formed to find the whereabouts of some fellow classmates so they may be notified of the reunion Please call Mike or Pat Leatherman BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 A Iso Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1Y? Mile E of Whitneyille Hastings-Puzzles. Nashville- Puzzles at 698-9868 if you can help locate the fidlowing people: Gloria Straight. Pam Pnce. Ron Kaminski. Keith Koning. Brian VanderSchuur. Annike Johansson (exchange student!, Kann Bruns (exchange stu dent). Edgar Niles. Ingnd Olotsson (exchange student). Linda Modreske Pat Pnce. Mike Stegehuis, Greg Gleason. Manlyn Potter and Dan Cooper Get results with Sun & News CLASSIFIEDS Phone 795-3345 The Baroque Again Quartet will be performing at this Sunday's first Sunday Brunch with the Classics" at MiddleVilla Inn in Middleville. Shown in the photo are Collette VandenBerg, Doloris Klukowski. Beth Lepck and Carolyn Meitz. Elizabeth Johnston will be filling in for Klukowski for Sunday s event (photo supplied) First ‘Brunch with the Classics" set this Sunday in Middleville The Thomapplc Arts Coun­ cil of Barry County is premiering its “Sunday Brunch with the Classics” March 22 at the MiddleVilla Inn in Middleville. For the event. ‘The Baro­ que Again Quartet” will play a variety of selections from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. as patrons enjoy ordering any regular or featured menu item. Dona­ tions at the door will cover entertainment expenses. Meals are billed individually M iddle V ilia is co­ sponsoring the brunch with the arts council and manager Steve Wiersum recommends reservations be made for 12 p.m. on. Call the restaurant at 795-3640 The idea of the “Sunday Brunch with the Classics” is to bring high quality musical entertainment in a relaxed at­ mosphere to various locations in Barry ( ounty. Next in the music scries u ill be a May 3 Sunday brunch, catered by Gerald deMink at the home of Mrs Lucy Patrick in Delton Music will he presented there by “The Arum Trio. ” The quartet for the Mid dleville brunch will include Collette VandenBerg. first violin; Elizabeth Johnston, se­ cond violin. Beth Lepak. viola, and Carolyn Meitz. cello. 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Ml I March 19. 1987 Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL I guess our spring, sprung too far. but nevertheless, wasn't it beautiful Saturday morning'.’ Bud and Lou Meyers from Battle Creek called on us Fri­ day afternoon I was worn out from my trek to Metropolitan Hospital that morning, but I'm feeling much better now. Ten people attended the Social Club Thursday with Helen Kelley They had a great potluck at noon and much visiting. Friday evening Mary Beth and family of Grand Haven called on their mother. June Tungate. Tuesday , we called on Cy LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY and Hester Springer in Grand Rapids. After church Clarke and I called on Bud and Katherine Cisler They’re able to take care of each ocher. Say a prayer for them, they need it. Bernadine and Harry Reaser enjoyed Friday dinner with brother Bob and Shirley Reaser at Hastings. Sunday they had turkey dinner with son Pat and Mary and family , not special just good food Mary and Jim Sponger of Delton were our guests Sun­ day at the Ponderosa Steak House for dinner. We visited Woodland Mall afterwards and saw the beautiful log house built in the center of the mail. Jane Tungate and Esther Kelley had Sunday dinner at Bill Knapps. They enjoy get­ ting out together. Bob and Lois Higley spent the weekend w ith mother Ger­ trude. She is about the same and getting out in good weather. Keep it up neighbor. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN-CATHOLIC CHURCH Traditional Episcopal Service Using 1928 Prayer Book McCann Road in Irving Sunday Services.......................................... 10:00 a m For further information call 948-2101 ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH West Main Street, Middleville Father Walter L. Spillane Sunday Mass... 11:00a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.‘Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship 8 30 a m. Sunday School.......................................................... 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship...................................... 11:00 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street 9 45 a m 11 00 a m 9 30 a m Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor Rev. Cil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St ' The Church where everybody is somebody and lesus Christ is Lord" Rev. William Dobson, Pastor MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning Worship 1100am Sunday School 9 45 a m Sunday [ ventng Worship 6 00 p m All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Rev. Gary Wiley Rev. Robert Gerke Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday £ vening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Vic Kaleta, Asst. Pastor Sunday School......................................................................9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service.................................. 11:00a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........................................... 6:45p.m. Phone Wayland 792-2889 Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 6 00 p m 7 00 p m 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Sers ice 1000 a m 11 15 am 6 00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valiev Avenue Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Donald Heydens Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass..................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ............ 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass............................... 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School_____ _______9:30 a.m. Morning Worship...... _.......... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8669 Rev Wayne Kiel Raster Rev Stanley Vugteveen Associate Raster Sheryl Boar. Director of Christian Education A masked man armed with a knife took $650 from Fein’s Grocery Monday after deman­ ding that the cashier open the cash register, police say. Wayland State Police report that the grocery, located on Marsh Road on the southwest side of Gun Lake, was robbed at about 9 p.m. They say that the knife had a six to eight inch blade. Police say no one was in­ jured in the robbery The man is described as a white male, approximately 170 pounds, between the age of 18 to 22 years old with a brownish shade of shoulder length hair and wearing an Army coat and * a blue ski mask Authorities say their track­ ing dog was unable to pursue the suspect who fled on foot. They suspect that the man w as picked up by someone in a vehicle behind the store, adia cent to Southside Pi/za. Petitions available for June School Board election Two four-year term posi­ tions are open on the Thomap pie Kellogg School's Board of Education this year, to be soted on at the Annual School Election. June 8. Nominating petitions are available at the Thornapple Kellogg School Administra­ tion Building. The filing deadline is Monday. April 6. at 4 p.m . al the office of the Superintendent. The four-year terms will begin on July I and run until June 30. 1991 The two board members whose terms are ex pinng on June 30. are Stephen Elies and Robert Courts Please obtain petition forms early to meet the April 6 deadline Vote, continued from page 1 for yesterday.” Page says. ‘The rooms will be filled as soon as they are built. The project won't be completed until 1989 and the four-year projections for area growth were from 1986 to 1990.” he continued. Page went on to say that “whether or not the bond issue passes, something will have to be done As time goes on. the school will just have to buy more portables. I'm rxX sure that’s what the voters want to see at out school.” A 15 member Expansion Committee, formed last July to study school overcrowding, recommended the new construction. Community Ed to offer CPR Class Adults and computers. The two really do mix. Middleville Community Ed is sponsoring a Basic Com­ puter Application Class in April. Judy Hendrickson will instruct the class in Word Pro­ cessing, Data Base and Spreadsheet using Apple He Computers. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.. April 7 through May 7. There is a $27 fee for the 20 hours of class time. Registration and further information may be obtained by calling the Community Education office at 795 '397 The Community Ed Depart ment is also sponsoring a Barry County Red Cross C.P.R class on Tuesdays. April 21 and April 28. Atten dance at both classes is necessary to be awarded a Red Cross Certification card and a patch. Class will be held from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on these dates Resuscitation techni­ ques for adult, infant and child will be taught. There is a $9 fee for the class. To register phone 795-3397. Poison Prevention Week Mar. 15-21 In honor of Poison Preven­ tion Week (March 15-21) Pharmacy Care in Middleville is working with the Kent County Pharmaceutical Association to collect old prescription bottles. Rosemary VanderBand of Pharmacy Care said the phar­ macy will give patients one S&H stamp worth a SI pur­ chase for each empty bottle they bring in. The store will also donate I0 cents to the West Michigan Poison ('enter for every bottle turned in, she said VanderBand said the center is supported through dona lions only. Anyone interested in making a donation can call the center's 800 numbers: I KOO-442-457 I or I-8OO-632-2727, Pharmacy Care also holds a free blood pressure clinic on Wednesdays from I to 6 p.m. Register now for Middleville soccer LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST There are a limited number of openings on the teams for the spring half of the Mid­ dleville soccer program Any Located in Leighton Township players interested in joining in Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue must register before March Sunday Morning Worship 23. There will be registration (Interpreted for hearing impaired)...................9:45a.m. session at West Elementary on Sunday School.................................................. 11:10a.m. Sunday Eyemng Sen ice..................................... 7:00p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade)........ Wed., 6:30 p.m. Pra>er Meeting Youth Fellowship.. .Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 Thursday, March 19. from 7 to 8 p.m The cost is $9 plus $5.50 for a shirt. For earlier registration or for more information call Kay Stolsonburg at 795-7272 or Deb Wen at 795-3128 ANTECKI’S Income Tax Service 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11.00 a.m. Church School 9?45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Fein’s Grocery Store is robbed If you would like your church’s Directory information listed call 795-3345 for more information. 528 Main Caledonia 891-9401 Long Forms s1500 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 19. 1987 / Page 5 Teachers learn about “Helping youth help themselves” by Kathleen J. Oresik A workshop centered on helping young people help each other brought a national ly recognized youth education consultant and 31 educators from throughout southwest Michigan to Middleville this month Dr Barbara A. Varenhorst of Palo Alto. Calif.. an author and nationally recognized consultant in the area of youth, was a guest speaker at the Peer Counseling Workshop held at the Mid dlcville United Methodist Church March 6. 7 and 8 Focusing on counseling. Varenhorst said, “help cannot be forthcoming if people don't know what to say.’’ In order to practice counsel­ ing with open-end questioning as opposed to closed-end questions that only render yes or no responses, sou need to keep the conversation Bow­ ing. she said. This can be done by picking out questions from the answers. Varenhorst explained. As an exercise in counsel­ ing. the group split into pairs with one person being the in­ terviewer and after a period of time, the situation was reversed Some of the interviewers said they felt they were infr­ inging on their subject's privacy with the questioning. Discussion was held on how to “break the ice” with amus­ ing initial remarks or by recalling something said bet­ ween the two at a previous visit. Vanderhorst advocates us­ ing real life situations as op­ posed to role models in counseling. “If you don't use your own real experience in counseling it can become a head-tnp ty pe of training. To me the word role play means to play , and playing is for performers. You can't practice counseling if the other person is play ing a role Focus on counseling, not the client. " she said. Over 30 youth counselors from through out the stote attended the workshop. In a practice session. Rev. Gil Boersma interviews Nancy Klodack from Kalamazoo. Dr Barbara Varenhorst explains what the trainers should include in their ques­ tions to get the most information bock from their clilent. “Counselor Corner” by Bernie Weller Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Counselor Advice for dealing with the preschool child (ages 3-5) (The following article is and. if allowed time to think taken from the pamphlet. about new experiences, will "Coping With Your Inatten­ tend to develop irrational tive Child " written by Samuel fears and worries. J. Nichamin. M.D. anil James Don't berate or maliagn the Windell, M.A. hyperactive or misbehaving A D D. child through nameThe key word for parents is calling or threats. This will “preparedness" Be prepared undermine the child’s selfto deal w ith various forms of image. These children are misbehavior if your child has usually so sensitive that show n signs of A D D criticism of any sort will be Learn to cope with inap­ detrimental Try using propriate and/or angry positive statements that reflect behavior in various cir­ the child’s strengths. cumstances at mealtimes, in Don’t use physical punish­ the family car. at nursery ment with an A D D. child; it school, on bus rides, at the generally has no positive doctor s office, m the super­ benefits, may cause greater market. or at church In­ resentment toward you. and tervene with physical restraint could lead to you abusing the — just holding the child firmly child. (If. on the other hand, may assist the youngster to you are a w ell-controlled regain control parent w ho does not normally Telling an A.D.D chid use spanking as a management about an event ahead of time technique, a pat on the behind does not. as with many could, at times, be effective.) children, make things easier Don't expect an A.D D Instead schedule events child to remember more than without telling the child until one order at a time, or to pay they are about to begin The attcntHKi for more than a few A D D. youngster often has moments at a time an overactive imagination. Reasoning and discussion are often kust on an A D D child and will do link more BILLIES than lead to an argument BEAUTY SALON However, when medication is "On the Lake” prescribed, rational discus­ 556 S Stxxe Dnve, Green LM sion often is more likely Just saying “no. no” io an Call 891*8017 out-of-control youngster may Open Days and Evenings be ineffective If a situation By Appointment with your child has gotten out BILLIE RUSSELL. OWNER of hand, try using a time-out >5 YEARS IN THE SAVE LOCATION or isolation procedure by placing the child in a small room or walled-off area. In general, an A.D.D. child will be quieter and more easily handled in a small space free of other people and distractions. An A.D.D. child should have no access to harmful toys and objects; this includes mat­ ches, knives, hot liquids, Continued on page 5 — Recipe for Jeanne Perry, (right) a counselor at TK High School, interviewing Melissa McLain, a kindergarten teacher at West Elementary. Although they work with children nearly everyday, both of the women said they learned different techni­ ques through the workshop. Inspirational T/ Viewing Ingredients : lake a generous amount oT teaching and season mefI with the best in Christian music and a dash of enter­ tainment Simmer with programsof controversy I the world news, fad a pinch or two of senior adult and singles programs, and stir in we centered kids shows, along with a bit Of drama to taste. Cooking ViYectione Tune to channel 54 if you receive orer the air ^non-cable) or if you are on cable to — 24CU/A). » CflKtSKraon, 23 CCALZDOW). 20 (/WONT) TV . / Serves: One or a crowd. ■ide write: PQ. Box 5403, - ----■■■ �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 19. 1987 lovely lady. We wish her many happy years ahead. I had been wondering when Caledonia's Schools construc­ tion was going to begin. I hadn't seen or heard anything since the election. I learned that the contracts will be awarded by the end of March for the elementary project and they expect to break ground the first of April. The whole with JEAN SOEST project is expected to be com­ pleted by the end of September 1989 Caledonia Elementary Bahama's. While they were Mr Ernest Shook is home School s 4th. 5th. and 6th here they celebrated their from the hospital recuperating grade students have raffle granddaughters Lynn Goss’s from hts second surgery. tickets to sell. A few of the birthday at Savory Street Hope to meet him on the way fantastic prizes are a They left by plane on Sunday to the coffee shop real soon. spaccmaker, black and white morning. The Vanden Mr Harold Thayler had a TV/radio. a get-away Heuvels enjoyed the delicious stroke in Florida. Last week, weekend, a half day fishing pancake breakfast sponsored he also had a heart attack. The trip and many others. Tickets by the Caledonia Boy Scouts last I heard was that they were are only 50 cents each All Sunday. March 8 flying him home in a prizes will be awarded during A while ago I received a chartered plane with a doctor Family Fun Day on March copy of a newspaper I have and nurse on board to Pen­ 21, 1987 All proceeds will go read and reread this paper nock Hospital. to improving and finishing several times, and have en­ This May 9. Susan their playground joyed it everytime The name Himebaugh and Ronald Wall­ The Kent Regional Com­ of the paper is “Read All ing Jr. will be wed. Parents of munity Education Association About It" and was published the couple are Hazel is sponsoring a raffle also. by the Caledonia Elementary Himebaugh of Alto and First prize is a $150 hand third grade It has a little of Ronald Sr. and Dorothy Wall­ made quilt, second and third everything, from Cartoons to ing of Saranac. The bride to prizes are $50 gift certificate the weather, to world news, be is a graduate of Caledonia at DAW Foods, and fourth and more. Thanks for sharing High School and fifth prize are two $25 your paper with me Our condolances to Peg cash prizes. The drawing will Instead of enticing our Snyder (Halloran) on the pass­ be held on May 7 during the “snow birds" back to ing of her brother Bud (Wen“Talent's Around Us" Senior Michigan we enticed the snow dall) Halloran while Peg and Celebration Day at Eastbrook to visit. Saturday morning we son Al Snyder were in Mall Stop in at the Communi­ awoke to six to eight inches of Florida. Burial services were ty Education office on Main heavy, wet. white stuff called in Wayland He was Al Street and ask Sara for a snow The geese weren't im­ Snyder's uncle ticket. A donation of 50 cents pressed. The robins and Jack Lonng Sr visited the buys one ticket or you can get killdeer weren’t impressed Ralph Gehls last Friday. He three tickets for $1. either. The snow shovels were brought them a brochure on The Annual Pancake Sup­ once again brought out and the the life of Mrs Arne (Lyle) per at Gaines United Brethren sidewalks and driveways were Peterson, a fnend at Kiva in Church will be Saturday. cleared Take heart, spring is the Upper Peninsula. Jack has March 21. from 5:30 to 7:30 around the comer. had a rough time the past p m A freewill donation is re­ Congratulations to the pro­ month He noticed a burning quested The church is at the ud parents of baby boys. Brian sensation in his upper leg. comer of 92nd Street and and Tricia Hilgendorf. Mr. Then he sweated through his Kalamazoo Avenue There's and Mrs. Gerald Barber. John clothing The doctor construction going on at the and Denise Volpe and Richard (Bergman) said he'd had seen old Cains Potatoe Chips and Elizabeth Buys. three cases with the same building The windows in The week in review! Mon­ symptoms lately but the ail­ Community Ed's Board Room day was my last cooking ment has no name as yet. The are decorated this week with class. I taught for 2nd. 4th. medicine prescribed cleared it poems written by the 7th 5th and 6th graders for six up. but his hands broke out. grade reading and writing weeks after school. I hope We wish him well. class. All the poems are about they all learned something. Newly elected members to Michigan’s History. No two Tuesday morning the the Board of Directors of the United Methodist Women in Caledonia Sportsmen’s Club are alike and the art work is fantastic. I wish they'd let me the Grand Rapids District held are: President-Sieve Croa Day-A-Part program. The Ciani; Vice-president-Bob print them all for you to read. program’s theme was “God’s Workman; Treasurer-Tom Junior High Students at Power is Love.” 1 could think Purdy; Secretary-Bob Caledonia are participating in of many reasons why I should Smrcina; Trustee-Ralph a Multiple Sclerosis (M.S.) Readathon during the month have stayed home but. in the Langkamp; Trustee-Bob end I had enjoyed myself, Bergy; Trustee-Mike Punt. of March. On Feb. 17 the students saw a short film relaxed, and learned many Congratulations to them all. things. “God's Love Is about M.S. during an The Orrie Martins returned Powerful!" assembly. Those participating from the South a couple weeks in the readathon are asking Tuesday evening was ago Caledonia's Eastern Stars family members and friends to Ralph. Thelma, and Jim sponsor them for each book regular meeting. Gehl. and Myrtle McCarty, they read. Different awards or Wednesday I chased bugs, flew to Tempe Ariz. March 3, prizes can be earned depen­ dust and dirt from the cracks returning March 10 after and comers of my house You visiting son Mike Gehl and ding on the number of books have to do that once in awhile. sightseeing in Arizonia. read and the amount of moneyThursday evening was the California and Nevada raised for M.S. Lets help our U.M.W. General meeting students raise money for this Dorothy Staiger rode down with the theme of Prayer and to Arizonia with sister Marge worthy cause as they have fun Self Denial It was a very and John Rickling March 4 to and learn through reading good program Sandy. Gloria and Ron Goss from visit their brother for a couple Cathy Bum was the guest weeks Saginaw stopped in Caledonia of honor at the bndal shower on March 7 at the Vanden Al Snyder and his mom. held at the Caledonia Peg Snyder, flew to Florida Heuvel's on their way to the Township Hall on Sunday. for a couple of weeks. They March 15. The bnde-elect had a nxe time — BINCO — received many lovely gifts Mrs Vivian Jones flew to from her many friends and Florida to v isit her sister. She Caledonia American relatives. After a few games had a nice visit. Legion and the opening of gifts a 954ft. M-37 Garry and Jean Durkee had delicious lunch was served a nice vacation flying out to Thursday. Congratulation* to a very Portland. Oregon to visit son 6:30 pm. Don and wife. Cindt and son Jocab They also vacationed in Savannah. Georgia to visit son John for three day s. Our condolances to the family of Mrs Jennie Koetje. 93. who passed away March 9. especially to Nellie and Louis Troost and Angie and Waiter Troost of Caledonia. I understand the Bingo games at the American Legion Hall have been drawing a full house on Thursday evenings. Games beginning at 6:30 p m and last until about 10 p m NEWS OF YOUR NEIGHBORS Caledonia Eighth Grade Band rates high at district festival l1 1 l Caledonia 8th Grade Wind Ensemble with Nancy Scannell, conductor productive rehearsals, a good student teacher relationship, and lots of parental support All their efforts resulted in a terrific educational experience the students will never forget, she said The band will perform in a state competition on May 2 at Rockford High School The Caledonia eighth grade wind ensemble, conductd by Mrs. Nancy Scannell, receiv­ ed scores in all categories at the District Band Festival held at South Christian High School on Saturday. March 7. The annual festival was spon­ sored by the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association. The 30-member band was evaluated by three judges in each performance category. Each band performed three selections and was judged on rhythm, tone quality, intona­ tion. technique and interpreta­ tion and was rated on sight reading abilities. Bands were rated on a scale of one to five with one being an excellent rating The band scored ones in all categories including sight-reading. This is the fifth consecutive year the band has received a first division rating Scannell says part of the band's success was due to the hard work and practice the students put in coupled with On Monday. April 6. the Caledonia “Happy 60" Club will have an Easter potluck dinner at noon at the Caleod nia Christian Reformed Church. Bring a dish to pass, your own table service and a friend or two. Mrs. Shirley Folkcrstma of Alto will entertain with Dulcimer music. A business meeting will follow the dinner. Coffee will be furnished by the club. For more information call Lillian at 891 8135. Mr. Forrest Bush has had the flu. His wife said she had it first. It’s an awful chest con­ gestion. Best wishes to them both. Mary brought husband Carl Crumback back home from the hospital recently. The last Sportsmen’s Club Pancake Breakfast of the season will be held April 12. Mark it on your calendar. Mrs. Millie Wenger and Mrs. Iva Langkamp returned last weekend from a 2 !6 week vacation in Florida. Iva’s daughter Marilyn met them there also. They had a great time together. Larry and Marcia Gehl treated Sgt. Al Blanker, his wife and children and his father to pizza at their home Saturday evening after the News Media and Sheriffs Department basketball game. Mr. and Mrs. John Kadau of Caledonia announce the engagement of their daughter Julie Ann to William Parrish Jr.. Mr. and Mrs Parrish Sr. are of Bonifay. Fla. the two plan to marry April 4. Mr. Gary Durkee has been having back problems. We hope he is better soon. Leon Colburn got a 37" pike at Green Lake. He is having it mounted. Congratulations' Lucas Fleischman dislocated his finger in school wrestling Best wishes to him. The Ralph Gehls and Jim at­ tended the ALS support group meeting Sunday afternoon Thelma said thanks for all the DAW cash register slips. Harold Miller had Sunday dinner at the Ralph Gehl home Ralph. Thelma and Jun Gehl enjoyed Sunday evening lunch at the David Fleischmann home while wat­ ching the movie “Top Gun". Mr and Mrs. Art Soest called on the Richard Soest family Sunday afternoon. On March 2 our telephone poll was hit and smashed along with the car that hit it. The pole is broken off just above my head, but not com­ pletely. Thankfully no one has been hurt-yet. We have been trying almost daily to have the pole replaced. All we get is the run around. Everyday the pole leans more than the day before. Hopefully the pole will be replaced before it comes crashing down on Main Street and pulls the electric wires from houses and breaks the connections from both the houses next door to the East of us. It’s suppose to be replaced this Monday. Happy 60 club plans Easter potluck Counselor's Corner, sharp objects, as well as shell ed peanuts, marbles and coins. Overly talkative ADD. children are usually annoying to parents. Try to deal with this by offering diversions such as records for the child to sing or listen to, storytelling, games, and simple household tasks. Ignore temper tantrums; it’s usually best to walk away. Don't make them worse by arguing, name-calling or criticism. However, if head­ banging accompanies the tan­ trums regularly , buy protec­ tive headgear for the chid to wear. All disciplinary measures should take into account the child's self-worth and dignity. ADD children have great difficulty seeing themselves as worthwhile individuals. continued from page 5 Discipline and guidance, therefore, should encourage worthwhile feelings rather than promoting negative self images. Understand and accept that you have ambivalent feelings toward your ADD youngster. Sometimes you will feel intense anger and hatred; at other times, you will feel intense love and affection. Don't get caught up in a “permissive versus non­ perm issive” parenting style conflict Instead, recognize that A D D. children need considerable firmness, con­ sistency, limit-setting, pa lienee, and a united front by both parents. Next week: Characteristics of the Primary Grade Child with Attention Deficit Disorder. ANNUAL Pancake Supper MARCH 21st Gaines United Brethren Church 92nd Street at Kalamazoo Ave. Serving from 5:30 to 7! 3 0 p.01• • FREEWILL DONATION �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 19. 1987 / Page 7 Student authors submit sample writings — A few years ago many of the McFall Elemen­ tary teachers participated in a writing program en­ titled Individualized Language Arts (ILA). Since that time, we have seen a tremendous growth in the quality of our students wnting as our teachers have implemented many of the ILA techniques. Principal Bill Rich said March is Reading Month” at McFall Elemen­ tary School and in honor of Sun and News Day at the school. March 19, the Sun and News has agreed to publish some of the students’ works for our readers enjoyment. Mrs. Elies’ 2nd grade Mrs. Wolvertons’ 2nd grade Mrs. Elies' 2nd graders are reading African folktales and this month they changed the words to the old favorite "My Friend the Witch Doctor” to apply to March, Reading Month To be sung to the tune of "The Witch Doctor": That’s Rock ’n Read Well. I was 9 and was in school. I didn't know what I wanted to do. I bought a book. I got the fever. That's rock 'n read The Witch Doctor We told the witch doctor we’d like to read some books We told the witch doctor we’d like to read some books. And then the witch doctor he told us where to look He said that Oo ft, oo ah-ah. ting tang walla walla, bing bang Oo-er, oo ah-ah. ting tang, walla nalla, bing bang Oo-et, oo ah-ah, ting tang, walla walla, bing bang You’ve been keeping books from us because we couldn’t read them And we’ll admit we weren't very smart So we went out and found ourselves a guy who’s so much wiser And he told us that letters were a start! Our friend the witch doctor he taught us how to read. Our friend the witch doctor he taught us many words. And then the witch doctor he told us what he heard. He said that Oo-ee. oo ah-ah, ting tang walla nalla. bing bang ()o-ec, oo ah-ah, ting tang, nalla nalla, bing bang By Mrs Elies’ 2nd Grade Class Well, come in Get down and That's rock 'n That's rock 'n That’s rock ’n Rick rhino races reindeer in red race cars. By Darin Jousma. Chris Niles Misty Blain -------0-----Mrs. Monkey made milk in the morning on the moon. By Beth Krueger. Kattia Monnv. Andy Finkbeiner ------- 0----Tammy the tiger lived in Texas with Thomas, and their teachers teaches them times and take-aways. By Heather Welsh. Brooke Walker. Jenny Harmon - 0------Leo the lion like to lick lollipops while he lies in a lounge chair and drives a limousine By Jessica Schutz. Andrew Mathias. Brian Ploeg ------- 0-----Fhe happy hippo hop* tin his very hot. hot house By Andy Atkimon. Monica Kuhtic. Kim Rauschenberger ------- 0-----Chimpanzees choose to chew chocolate chip cheese By Rachel Stonehouse. Jim Thick ------ 0-----Pretty parrots paint purple pictures in the plane parking lol. By Brian Enders. Donnie Mello. Rachel Brodock everybody get with it. read. read read It's when the reading and the books Has got your heart playin' and rockin' with the cooks. Don’t try to fight it. just get excited. That's rock 'n read Now don't you worry bout being a star. It doesn't matter who or what you are. Just get the rhythm and let it fill ya. That's rock ’n read. Well, come on everybody get down and get with it. That’s rock 'n read. That’s rock 'n read. That’s rock 'n read. And if you feel it. clap your hands. Let’s give some sweat for the books in the lands. Now let me hear ya. Let me hear ya. That’s rock ’n read. This song was rewritten by Mrs. Wolverton's 3rd Grade "That's Rock n Roll” by Shawn Cassidy Fofo the Spider Once upon a time there was a spider named Fofo. He was a very daring spider In fact I'll tell you what he did one day He saw a person walk ing. he jumped on the fool and said "I like this. " The person was' a lady She screamed and sw ished him away Like 1 said he WAS a very daring spider Adam Smith Mrs. Wolverton's 3rd Grade Popcorn is good, crunchy , bumpy, greasy, yellow, burnt, brown, rough, fragile, tiny, tasiy. salty, fluffy, bub­ bly. buttery and it taste very good and 1 have it almost every night Theresa Krueger Mrs. Wolverton's 3rd Grade Popcorn is scrumptious, fragil. tasty, salty, buttery, tmy. ugly. looks like a gousty. creepy thing that shoots out of the popper into the large, round, medal, deep pile of popcorn that we eat Jason VanElst Mrs. Wolverton's 3rd Grade Mrs. Richs’ 2nd grade She is B eautiful she does E xcellent work she does T-emfic job s she is in good H-ealth. Beth Baldry Mrs. Wolverton's 3rd Grade If I won the lotto I'd buy Toys-R-Us. Then 1 would live in a mansion I'd come to school in a limousine. I would invited people to my pool par­ ty Its name would be "Megan's Pool Party." And I'd have a private school just for girls Megan Oliver Mrs. Wolverton's 3rd Grade Too Much Too much talking. Too much T V. Too much helpers can spoil supper Too much hands. Too much heads. Too much is going for all of us. Treece Rau Mrs. Wolverton's 3rd Grade Mischievous Important Kind E-xciting Artistic N eat D-anng E-xcellent R-eckless S-porty Mike Anders Mrs. Wolverton’s 3rd Grade Mrs. Hauschild’s 1st grade (Writings taken from the book Where The Wild Things Are, by Maurice Sendak.) Max is a boy Max sailed away Max was the kind of the wild things. Max stared into the wild things eyes. Max is super He is nice Max is a hero By Jason Joppie & Ryan Cameron ------ 0------- Max was sent to Bed Max was the King Max was funny He had a fox costtime 1 like Max By Knnsttne Williams ------ 0------Max was a boy. Max was the King of the wild things. He chased the dog w uh a fork and his mother said. "Go to bed " Max said. “I’ll eat you up.” His room filled with vines. Max wore a fox suit He tamed the wild things Max was dreaming By Dendel Craven ------ 0------Max was a boy. He was King of the Wild Things Max was a kid He was my friend Max sailed through a day and a week He said io the wild things. "be still " Max sailed home to supper By Alesse Nichols At Christmas I see exciting presents. My sister and I get excited. At Christmas I smell tasty. yummy. good-tasting FOOD! At Christmas I hear our bells ring It is so beautiful. At Christmas I taste all the sugar cookies. They are delcious because I made them. I feel warm, cozy and nice with the hugs that my mom and dad give me. Megan Roon The Baby Slinky Slinks are Hatching The slinky slinks out of their homes into their refrigerators! TV 8 News is watching the Slinks. They are destroying New York City! There goes Michigan' 12:00. Oh no! I live in Ohio and that's what they're going to destroy next. Get me a BB gun!!! They are riding in Don Johnson’s car. My dic­ tionaries are getting torn up. They are eating everthing in sight. Now they say. "What’s for lunch?" They even asked for the cereal box and eat the box and the house. They even ate me! Ryan Olhouse The Perfect Friend My perfect friend’s name is Amber Frost because she doesn’t fight about who’s partner she’s going to be. although she doesn't play with me all the time. She is my friend. If I called her a "Mud Head." she would forgive me. If she told me a secret about a flying cupcake. I wouldn't tell Even if a monster threatened to eat me. I wouldn't tell. But if a dragon was going to spray fire <>n me. she would forgive me. If she called me a "Knot Head.” I would forgive her. She shares her crayons with me. If she tried to kill me. I'd forgive her Emily Zuidersma The Perfect Friend My perfect friend is named Came She always makes us laugh all the time. Even if she accidently calls me a brat, she always says, "lam sorry." If I ever get hurt she always says. “Are you alright?" She always plays with me at recess If I have a problem she always helps me with it. By Tracy Schondlemayer fhe Perfect Friend If Emily told me that she loved Ryan. I wouldn't tell. If I told Emily that I loved Tracy, she wouldn’t tell. Once I put a worm in her jello, she forgave me Once she put slime in my spaghetti. I forgave her. If Emily told me a secret, people could try to ground me and I wouldn’t tell They could twist my arm. they could chase me. they could try to kill me. then I'd tell She would forgive me. If I told her a secret she wouldn't tell. People could chase her. ground her. throw screwdrivers at her. then she'd tell I'd forgive her If we couldn't spell supercalafragilisticexbealidocious. we wouldn't laugh at each other. If she didn't make it for "Book It" she would still be my friend. If I didn't make if for "Book It" she wouldn't be mean to me By Jacob Blough First President Washington was our first president He was a humungous man I call him “Old George'” "Do you like George?” Well I do' George was rich! George lived with his stepbrother Lawerence. at Mt. Vernon George had blue eyes. He was brave He went on many amazing ventures Abe and George weren’t friends! George loved to dance' "Do you like to dance?" By Carrie Moma Additional stones continued on page 8 Circus trip set during spring break by T-K Community Ed. Nothing to do during Spring Break? The Thornapple Kellogg Community Educa­ tion office is planning a bus trip to the Shrine Circus on Tuesday, March 31. A school bus will leave the high school parking lot by the auditorium at 11:45 a m. and will return at approximately 5 p.m. A $6.25 per person fee will be charged and includes bleacher seating and bus transportation. No child may go unescorted. Participants may want to eat an early lunch, as there will not be any restaurant stops. Payment and reservations are due by Wednesday, March 18. This trip will be Overholts to be at Whitneyville for revival meetings SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Co untie*) MORTGAGE SALE The Whitneyville Church of Jesus Christ Undenomina­ tional, 4935 Whitneyville Road, Alto, will be hosting Ray and Millie Overholt at their Spring Revival meetings. Services will be held from Tuesday, March 24. through Saturday. March 28, at 7:30 p.m., and services on Sunday, March 29, will be held at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Honor Society prepares breakfast for teachers On Tuesday . March 3, the Elizabeth Thurber Chapter of the National Honor Society served a breakfast to the Thor­ napple Kellogg High School faculty in honor of Nat»onaJ Teachers Day. The breakfast consisted of scrambled eggs, ham, donuts and fresh fruit along with orange juice and coffee Samantha Porter, a junior at Thornapple Kellogg High School, was in charge of the breakfast The National Honor Society would like to thank Eberhards. Middle Mart. Geukes. Sav-Mor. Easy Slop. Get results with Sun & News CLASSIFIEDS Phone 795-3345 taken only if there is a full bus. Refunds will be allowed if trip is cancelled due to lack of people or if replacement people can be f<»und to fill reserved slots in case of last minute cancellations. Further information can be obtained by calling 795-3397 or by visiting the Community Ed office at the front of the Thornapple Kellogg High School. Caledonia Foods and Sam’s Gormet Food for their dona­ tion of food. Thanks to them the breakfast was a great success. Caledonia High, Jr. High Lunch menu Monday, March 23 Hamburgers, tomato soup, pickles, fruit, milk, juice T uesday, March 24 Pizza, chips, green beans, dessert, milk, juice. Wednesday. March 25 Spaghetti w/cheese. garlic­ toast, peas, dessert, milk, juice. Thursday, March 26 Pizza, fries, com. cherry crisp, milk, juice. Friday, March 27 Macaroni & cheese, sand­ wich choice, toss salad, dessert, milk, juice. Default hot been made in the condition* of a mortgage made by lonny L. Kienutske and Suzanne L. Kienutike. husband and wife to Security National Bank of Battle Creek, now known os Comerica Battle Creek, Mort gagee. dated June I. 1979. and recorded on June 7, 1979, in Liber 241, on page 546. Barry County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there it claimed to be due at the date hereof the turn of Eighteen Thousand, Six Hun dred Ninety Three and 18/100 Dollar* ($18 693 18) including in terett at 12.0% per annum Under the power of sole con tamed in said mortgage and the statute in such cote made and provided, notice it hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sole of the mortgag­ ed premise* or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 11 00 o'clock a m on Friday. Moy I, 1987 Said premises ore situated in Village of Nashville. Barry Coun­ ty. Michigan, and ore described os The South 99 feet of lot 11 of R B Gregg s Addition to the Village of Nashville, according to the Plot thereof recorded in liber I of Plats on page 13 in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale Doted March 19. 1987 Comer tea Bonk Bottle Creek. Mortgagee SEY8URN SMITH BESS HOWARD KAHN AND HARNISCH P C. By Gerald B Aft (P3024I) 2000 Town Center, Suite 1500 Southfield. Mi 48075 (3)3) 353 7620 (4 16) �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 19. 1987 School authors continued from page 7 ------------- Mrs. Jahnkes’ 5th grade Once there was a lion He wanted to go flyin’ He started to run To catch the sun And fell to the ground cryin’. Rachel Conger What a day! Our regular teacher didn't show up one morning and the only person who they could get to sub was Pec-Wee Herman He came running in. told us to do our Spelling, and sat down at the teacher's desk to finish his toast that he was eating for breakfast At Reading time he thought HE was supposed to read to us and he read to us until recess time! At lunch he sat by me and ate Frites out of his E.T. lunch box I offered him my sandwich but he seemed to be enjoying the Frites. At Math time he look cd at the Math b<x>k. and began writing dots all over the board! Then he started singing while he drew lines to connect them He gave us a Mad Minute, but that was our whole Math assignment! And he gave us 20 minutes to com­ plete it During Science he talked about his dog Speck. At the end of the day he taught us how to do the Pec-Wce Her­ man dance. Pee-Wee Herman is a good sub, but I wouldn't want him for a teacher! Jeremy Hilty My favorite place is under the big willow tree. A long string of leaves and a big stump a w arm sunny day When the sun is out and when if is warm about 4 p m. I hear birds chirping and my dog harking I see birds, cats, dogs, and my neighbors house I climb the tree and play with my dog and cat And 1 play at night in the dark at 7:30 p.m Deanna Lee Reed Deep in a Forest A forest Cold, beautiful, and peaceful Cold and snowy day Full of life and silent In the morning Squirrels chatter, bucks snort. birds crow Rabbits, trees, deer Hunting, thinking, walking Comfortable. Aaron Goforth Freddy I got my dog (FredI four year ago. One Halloween night I came home My mom pulled me in the car. I was guessing what we were going to get Finally we reached a house The owner of the house came out. My mom and the man and I went out to his bam. All I saw was a dog house and straw The man reached in the dog house and pulled out a cute puppy - the last one. We took him in the house My mom wrote out a check for him. Meanwhile Freddy curled up m my cape and went to sleep. We lived happily ever after John Bednar? Alabama Warm and windy On a windy day Big waves High tide The waves crashing. seagulls squawking Ocean, seagulls, sand Swimming, building in the sand Spring break Excited. Philip Johnson Mrs. Slocum 1st grade If I could go up in space this is what I would bring with me; my love for my mom and dad. Sara Hillman ------ 0-----I think I cannot eat too much candy in 1987. Lindsey Thornton COMMISSION ORDER , .. (Under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) OPEN SEASONS AND CATCH LIMITS ON PIKE, WALLEYE, SAUGER AND MUSKELLUNGE Under the authority of Section 4. Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended, being 300 4 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Commis­ sion, at Its October 10, 1986, meeting, adopted the following order to become effective April 1,1987, and remain valid for a period of five years until March 31, 1992. This order supersedes the order of May 17, 1985, CFI-112.85. It shall be unlawful to take the following named species except within the open seasons and daily limits as prescribed below: Open Season: On walleye, sauger, northern pike and muskellunge (including tiger muskellunge). Region I: All Upper Peninsula waters including the surrounding Great Lakes and connecting waters not otherwise closed to fishing shall be from May 15 through March 15. Regions II and III: All Lower Peninsula waters ex­ cept the Great Lakes and connecting waters not otherwise closed to fishing shall be from the last Saturday in April through March 15. Regions II and III: The Great Lakes and connecting waters shall be open year around; except that muskellunge in Lake St. Clair, and the St. Clair and Detroit rivers may be taken only from the first Satur­ day in June through December 15 of each year. For the purposes of this order, all drowned river mouth lakes such as Manistee Lake, Lake Macatawa and Muskegon Lake are considered as inland waters and are subject to inalnd water regulations. Daily Catch Limits: Statewide limits shall be five (5) singly or in combination for largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye and sauger and northern pike; the daily catch limit on muskellunge is one (1) (including tiger muskellunge) except that the daily catch limit on Lake St. Clair and the Detroit and St. Clair rivers shall be six singly or in combination for largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, sauger. and nor­ thern pike when the catch includes at least one walleye or sauger. And except that the daily catch on Lake Erie shall be 10 singly or in combination for largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, sauger. and northern pike when the catch in­ cludes at least five walleye or sauger. For the purposes of this order the boundary between the Detroit River and Lake Erie is defined as an east-west line touching the southern most tip of Celeron Island. John M. Robertson O. Stewart Myers, Chairman Executive Secretary Natural Resources Commission Countersigned: Gordon E. Guyer. Director I think I can exercise in I987. Sarah Lucas ------ 0------If I had one wish I would go and live in the White House. Richie Burtts ------0-----If I had one wish I would get a Corvette and it would be red. I would go 100 mile per hour. Nathan Pranger ------0-----If I had one wish 1 would not brush my teeth Shawn Heise ------0------I feel like a volcano when I am sick. Morgan Leep Mr. Wissinks’ 5th grade Spring Spring is when the birds come back Looking for a tasty snack. On a warm and breezy day Thinking summers on the way Building nests in the sun Getting ready for summer fun. Springs as fresh as morning due Robins love it. so don't you? Bv Amy Overholt Mr. Wissink s 5th Grade The Fall Breeze Light leaves soar like the sky While I here the big wolf cry. I looked out the window and saw The baby trees were cold and raw. By Tnsha Williams Mr Wissink s 5th Grade Day* of Summer Spring is a thing that sets my heart a fire, h's like beautiful songs of a church choir. The children play in mounds of hay. Every day is different from the next day. Spring is a thing of beauty and grace. Everything is in its proper place. I hope not one day is gray. I guess this ends another day. By Justin Jacobson Mr. Wissink's 5th Grade The .Museum I'm walking down the hall It looks like a shopping mall The paintings are full of color and mystery I see a painting on Washington's History Also there's a painting on Honest Abe There's a funny painting on the Babe I'm entering now the Ancient Halls The paintings are hung on Marble walls. There I see King Tut s tomb He's dressed in robes of silk so fine But then I see a sad sad sign It says we must now leave this time. By Carrie Ingersoll Mr Wissink's 5th Grade Rums good old day’s There once was a Frog named Rum Who always sucked his thumb. One day he died and then was fried Into bits and bits of Bubble Gum! By Carrie Ingersoll Mr. Wissink's 5th Grade Mrs. Scotts’ 2nd grade VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES — MARCH 10. 1987 President Thatcher declared the Public Hearing open at 6:34 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the M-37 Sewer Project. The hearing was declared closed at 7:11 p.m. President Thatcher called the meeting to order at 7 24 p.m Present Broy Filcek. Hardy. Myers. Riley, and VandenBerg Absent: None. Guests Marge Loew, James Robertson, and news reporters Minutes of the February 24 1987 meeting was approved as read with the correction of a typographical error on spelling of education. Discussion on Village Main­ tenance Code. Hardy moved that Council table action on the Village Mainten­ ance Code till next meeting. Sup­ port by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. VandenBerg moved the printed bills be poid. Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. VandenBerg moved the printed transfers be allowed os follows: Total to Payroll............ $17,045.74 Total to Motor Pool........ 1,918.0) Support by Filcek. Ayes all. Car­ ried. VandenBerg moved the follow­ ing transfers be allowed: Water Receiving to Water Operating & Maintenance $4,500.00 Sewer Receiving to Sewer Operating & Maintenance................ 2,500 00 Support by Filcek. Ayes all. Car­ ried. VandenBerg moved that Council table action on the renewing of the contract of Village Manager Roon till next meeting. Support by Filcek. Ayes all, Carried. President That.-her read a letter from the Planning Commission upon their recommendation that Council rezone the lots I 3 4 5, and 6 of block 82 of the Village of Middleville from commercial to PMF Hardy moved that Council accept Planning Commission's re­ commendation for rezoning lots 1. 3. 4 5 ond 6 of block 82 of the Village of Middleville. County of Barry State of Michigan from Commercial to PMF Support by Broy. Roll call. Broy aye Filcek nay. Hardy aye Myers aye Riley aye VandenBerg aye and Thatcher aye. Motion carried. Riley moved that Council adopt the resolution to vacate a certain portion of High Street Support by Bray Roll coll Broy aye F«kek aye Myers aye Hardy aye Riley aye VandenBerg aye and Thatcher aye Monon Carried President Thatcher recom meoded the appointment of Wil­ liam Kenyon to the Board of Appeals Hordy moved Support br R.ley that Council approve the ot>ove appointment Ayes oil Corned Letter read from the Michigan Municipal League on the upcoming 1987 Regional Meeting. Minutes from the Planning Com missions regular meeting Feb ruary 2. 1987 ond Public Hearing of February 16 1987 were read and placed on file Council ond Manager Roon re­ viewed the Manager s Report Hardy moved that Council approve Manager Roon ond Councilperson Myers attend the Annual Legislative Conference in Lansing. Support by Bray Ayes all. Carried. Broy moved that Council hove Manager Roon obtain further price quotations on the purchase of a asphalt roller for patching. Sup port by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried. Council and Police Chief Cain reviewed the February Police Activity Report. With no further business. Hardy moved for adjournment. Support by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. Meet ing adjourned at 8:17 P M Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk Once I found . Once I found a baby deer That baby deer couldn't hear. Once I found a little rabbit. That rabbit had a bad habit Once I found a cute red fox That fox was locked in a box Once I found a tanish bear That bear had fuzzy hair So I took them to the wizard When I got there he had made a blizzard. I asked him if he could help He said he could, but he needed some help. So I took them back and said gixxl-by. And when I got home I had to go by-by. Jeremy Dtxirnbos Mrs. Scott 2nd Grade Additional stories continued on page 10 (3-19) NOTICE ANNUAL MEETING - OF - Thornapple Township NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual ♦ownship meeting of the electors of the Township of Thornoppie, County of Barry, State of Michigan, will be held at the TOWNSHIP OFFICE VILLAGE COMMUNITY HALL MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN Monday, March 23, 1987 BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. EST At this time the annual financial report will be given, a tentative budget for the coming year will be presented, the Actual Use Hearing for Federal Revenue Shoring Funds ond any other business that moy legally come before said meeting will be conducted. DONNA KENYON, Township Clerk �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 19. 1987 / Page 9 Thomapple Kellogg School Official Board Minutes Mor ch 9. 1987 Meeting colled to order ot 7 35 by Vice-President. Williamson in ♦he High School Library. Present Williamson Verlinde Elies. VanElst, Thaler Miller. Absent Courts Administrators present Page Barber Sontord Dugan Mctom Rich. Guest Presentations mode by R Botch from Stouder Bor ch * Assoc.. P Thrun from Thrun Mootsch & Nordberg and R Allen from Prescott Boll 4 Turben. Inc.. Members from the Heritage Club were also present Motion by VonElst, seconded by EHes to approve the minutes of the meetings listed of the Board of Education os written with p848 of the meeting 2/25 87 being corrected to read By a unanimous rote of Board Members the candidates were picked for visitation Meetings listed: February 2. 1987 February 9. 1987 February 16 1987 February 17. 1987 February 18. 1987 February 24. 1987 February 25. 1987 Yeos All Motion carried. Courts entered meeting at 7 38 p.m. Motion by Verlinde seconded by Thaler to approve the bills presented for the month of Feb­ ruary. 1987. In the amount of $687,527 51 Yeos Williamson. Verlinde, Miller. Courts. Elies, VonElst Thaler Nays None. Mo tion carried. Motion by lhaler seconded by Verlinde to refer the Building ond Grounds Committee to work with the Heritage Club on the pro posal given to the Board by Don Dean. President of the Heritage Club Yeas All Noys None Mo tion carried Motion by Williamson, second­ ed by Verlinde to allow the Band to plan a June, 1988, trip to Orlando, Florida. Yeas All. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion by Verlinde, seconded by Elies to increase the price for the Musical from $2.00 to $3.00 for the chair seats. Yeas All. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion by Elies, seconded by Thaler to divide the Junior Hi Volleyball to a 7th & Sth grade team with a coach for each team Yeos All Nays None. Motion carried. Motion by Thaler, seconded by VonElst to approve to odd Fresh mon Girls Basketball and a cooch Yeos All. Noys None Motion corned Motion by Elies seconded by Williamson to adopt the Resolu tion to accept the offer to pur­ chase the Refund>ng Bonds from Prescott. Ball & Turben Inc. Yeos Williamson, Verlinde. Miller Courts. Elies, VanElst. Thaler Nays None. Motion car­ ried Motion by Elies seconded by Verlinde to approve the applica­ tion for final qualification of the refunding bonds. Yeos William­ son. Verlinde Miller, Courts. Elies. VonElst Thaler. Noys None Motion corned Motion by Williamson, second­ ed by VonElst to recess at 8 05 p.m. Yeos All. Motion corned President Courts called meet­ ing bock to order at 8:17 p.m Report by President Courts on Superintendent Search. The Com­ mittee recommends that Steve Garrett be colled for another interview. Motion by Williamson, second­ ed by Elies to re-interview Steve Garrett from DeWitt tentatively set for Friday. March 13. 1987, at 7 30 pm. Yeos All. Nays: None Motion carried Superintendent Page mode a report on the Right to Know Law Motion by Thaler seconded by VanElst to approve a Child Core Leave for Joy Surber Walczak for the school year 1987-88 Yeos All Nays None Motion carried Motion by Verlinde. seconded by Thaler to approve the request from Joe ond Sue Sarver that their sons. Michael and Jonathan Sarver, attend the T.K. School as tuition students for the 1987 88 school year. Yeas: All. Noys: None. Motion carried The Board wishes to thank Superintendent Page and Lois Seppanen, Business Manager, for their help with refinancing the 1969 Bond Issue Motion by Elies, seconded by Thaler's to adjourn. Yeas All. Nays: None. Motion carried. Adjournment at 9:53 p.m. JOHN H. MILLER. Jr Secretary, Board of Education SPECIAL SCHOOL — ELECTION — Notice of Special Election of the Electors of Thornapple Kellogg School Barry, Allegan, Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan to be held: MARCH 23, 1987 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please take notice that a special election of Thornapple Kellogg School, Barry, Allegan, Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan, will be held in the school district, on Monday, March 23, 1987. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK, A M., AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK, P.M. The following proposition will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the special election: BONDING PROPOSITION Shall Thornapple Kellogg School, Barry, Allegan, Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Four Million Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($4,550,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefore, for the purpose of: A. erecting, furnishing and equipping a new elementary school building and playground facility and developing and improv­ ing the sitejand B. constructing and equipping additions to, partially remodel­ ing and re-equipping the McFall Elementary School Building, relocating the playground and developing and improving the site? VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES Please take further notice that the bonds of the school district, if approved by a majority vote of the electors at this election, will be general obligation unlimited tax bonds payable from general ad valorem taxes. THE VOTING PLACE(S) ARE AS FOLLOWS: MARCH 9 1987 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was colled to order by the President at 7 00 p m with all members present except DeVries Also present were Rodgers Trier­ weiler Brown ond Don Vrede voogd Motion by Freeman supported by Kidder to approve the minutes as printed Carried Motion by Berencsi supported by Kidder to approve the Finan­ cial report Corned. Motion by Kidder supported by Freeman to pay the bills of the month Carried Motion by Kegerreis support­ ed by Erskine to deny the request that the Village Council accept ownership of the wells to be dug at the Mople Hill Apartments Mr Vredevoogd reported that the apartments should be ready for occupancy about May 1 Mo tion corned Motion by Kegerreis support­ ed by Freemon to accept the Michigan Bell Telephone Com­ pany proposal to install their lines under the sidewalk on the north side of Main Street be­ tween Mill ond Lake replacing the outer five feet with new sidewalk The property owners could arrange to replace the re­ maining sidewalk at the some time at a reasonable rate The line would be installed in the gut ter area from Lake to Church so os not to domoge the new side walk in that area. Motion corned Brown reported on the Village Stripper proceedings Other items discussed were Legislative Conference m Lansing on March 18 seedlings to be planted April 18 ot the farm me blocksmith shop Mayor Ex­ change Day insurance mintmoll pomt damage to the bridge and the streets 4th of Jufy Com­ munity Development funds for 1987 tones me library lights and a newsletter to be sent with the sewer bills Motor by Freeman supported by Kidder to adjourn ot IQ 15 p m CarriedJACQUELINE CHERRY Village Clerk (3-19) PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Thornapple Kellogg High School, Middleville, Michigan. The first precinct consists of all the territory of the School District except former Freeport School District. PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place: Freeport Village Hall, Freeport, Michigan. The second precinct consists of former Freeport School District. All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Thornapple Kellogg School, Barry, Allegan, Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan. John H. Miller, Jr. Secretary, Board of Education �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I March 19. 1987 Student authors, continued from page 8 If I had one big animal it would be a unicorn that was colorful. and every day after school I would play with her The unicorn would walk in the woods and the unicoms name would be Amy. She would take me to McDonald's where my Aunt Becky s boyfriend works. She would take me to school. She would go to sleep with me. I would ride her everyday. And I had her for 8 months. And after a while she had babies Alicia Count Mrs. Scott 2nd Grade Mrs. Van Elsts’ 4th grade Dr cam Desserts I entered a drawing contest and I won' The prize was to make my drcam dessert I ran to Baskin Robins Ice Cream Shop I wanted to eat it right away, so I ran inside and look­ ed around the shop I saw the tables and chairs with napkin holders on them. The manager saw me looking artHjnd the shop and asked me. What do you want Miss?'' I told the manager all about the drawing contest that I had won. He showed me where the toppings were and where the whipped cream was I got a big dish out I opened the ice cream con­ tainers and sampled Rocky Road I put six scoops of that and one of Mint Chocolate Chip. Strawberry Swirl. Lemon Chiffon, and Strawberry Cheese Cake. I put cherries, nuts, strawber­ ries. colorful sprinkles, hot fudge, butterscotch, heath candy, and whipped cream on top I put everything back and sat down I began to cat the cool ice cream and it was delicious! By Rachel Brock 1 won a contest for the most competitive and professional soccer player. My prize was to create my dream dessert at Charlie’s. The Biggest Ice Cream Parlor in the World! I tixik my ball and dribbled it down the street to Charlie’s. I walked in. “Hi ". I said in a pleased voice. “ Hello, my name is Charlie. What’s yours?” “Jeremy Anderson, the winner of the contest." “Oh. go right ahead and use all 3.506.201 flavors." So after I tried all of them I got a bowl 3 feet wide and 5 feet long. I thought I’d better have a bowl just that big if I were going to take four scoops of each It seemed like he had the same amount of toppings that he had of ice cream flavors £30 m gLw So I only took five of those. The toppings were hot fudge, chocolate, strawberry , carmel and pineapple With it dripp­ ing (Hit over the rim. I manag­ ed to get it to a table. “Gee whiz, thanks This might last for a year". I said as I walked out the door By Jeremy Anderson I won a contest for guessing how many gummybears were in a pint jar. I guessed 528 and there were 529 My prize was to create my dream dessert at Cherry Valley Junction. When I got there i stood at the door, looked around, and went inside. I saw tables and chairs. I saw the topping bar. Then the manager came out. She said her name was Ann Westchester, so I told her my name She said to go ahead, so I went behind the counter, took the biggest dish, and looked in the ice cream freezer. I finally decided on Blue Moon. Mint Chocolate Chip. Chocolate Swirl, and Strawberry Cheese Cake. I turned around and looked in the pots. Toppings went rac mg through my mind I poured some chocolate fudge on my ice cream, some but terscotch, and some carmel. I put strawberries, colorful sprinkles, nuts, bananas, and a cherry over it. Then I went in the refrigerator and took out the whipped cream. It made a gurgling noise as I pushed the button I sat down and the manager came out again. She asked. “Would you like anything to drink’" “Some 7-Up". I said. She went in one of the hack rtMwns. I started to eat the creamy soft mixture. It went down fast I drank some pop and ate a couple more bites “I wish this could last forever". I thought. But even before the thoughts could race through my mind it was gone, just like that, and so was my pop. The manager came out and gave me a piece of paper. I looked at it. It read. “Good for one free banana split through December 31, 1987". I thanked the manager and left. As 1 walked home I still tasted my dream dessert. By Rhonda Hesselink Snow Snow is as white as a winter snow bunny. Snow is fluffy and cool. When it comes down it is glittery wet. It comes down like a white balloon. I like snow because you can make igloos. By Anue Evans GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS OF WEST MICHIGAN. INC. Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE — 795-7625 124 East Main St.. Middleville. Ml 49333 Snow Snow is as white as a beautiful smelling white car nation Snow is very cold and fluffy. In the sunlight it is very glittery. I like snow because I can go sieding. By Penny Minor Snow Snow is as white a shorten­ ing. Snow is a wonderful, damp, soft thing that floats gently in the air Each snowflake is different than every other I think snow is beautiful In the summer I can't wait till winter. 1 like to build snowmen and snowforts in the snow . I like to slide on hills. By Hillary Blough Snow Snow is as white as an old man s beard. Snow is cold, wet. soft, shiny, and great. I like snow because it’s fun to play in and I like to have snowball fights in it. By Jimmy Mason Snow Snow is as white as my arm when I broke it. Snow is cold and fluffy. It is always spark­ ing in the sky. It is glittery and soft. I like snow because when you are bored in the winter you can go out and play in the snow. By Erin Wolverton Tall Turkey Tales Tom Turkey is a big turkey. He is so big that for enjoy­ ment he plays basketball with Saturn and makes baskets in Saturn's ring. By April Scharphom Tall Turkey Tales Tom Turkey is a big turkey. He is so big that if he were to be standing in Canada and took a little step he would be in South America. By Laura Nelson Mr. Hallbergs’ 2nd grade If I were a kite I would skim and fly through the air. I would twist and twirl and dive, and sometimes get stuck in a tree. Sage Lucas If I Were a Kite If 1 were a kite I would fly in the air everyday, except on winter days and rainy days. I would like to be a plastic kite so I will not rip. I do not want to be a paper kite because they rip. Erica Walker If I Found A Pot of (iold If I found a pot of gold. I would buy a lion, a lobster, mammoth, a mountain goat, a narwhale. an octopus, a pug. a polarbear. a rattlesnake and a rhinoceros. Josh Knaus If I found a pot of gold 1 would buy a new gy mnasium and a new soccerfield for my school I would buy the addi non to the school TJ. Secord Mrs. Geukes Kindergarten KEITH BERG* - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUEL OIL GAS I DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY self-serve ne. 92SC CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA Mt 4»31« (616) 891-8198 Featuring Amoco F*vm««r D«e*e« diesel AE ROSENE Our Pets Pets need food and water. Pets like to play with toys. They need exercise Pets need certain kinds of homes. Some pets like to cuddle and be petted Some pets don’t like io cuddle But most of ail our pets need LOVE Mrs Geukes AM Kindergarten Mr. Wind blows our lambs Away go our lambs! They go up into the air. They toss and turn. Sometimes they get separated They get some fresh air. The lambs blow into a dif­ ferent field. They're all gone We re sad. We hope to see them next spring. Mrs Geukes PM Kindergarten Miss Kermeens’ Kindergarten March Weather First it’s sunny That’s ok with me. Then it rains And next it snows. Oh who knows What the weather in March will be. Miss Kermeen’s AM Kindergarten March Kites. Shamrocks Muddy. Rainy. Windy Plants are starting to grow . Spring Miss Kermeen’s PM Kindergarten Mrs Bauer 3rd grade Twister I lived in a small town in Texas. We raised cotton. Last week something awful hap­ pened. a tornado hit. It began on Tuesday. We were all wat­ ching those clouds and sud­ denly we saw it: a twister! It ravaged our crops and bounc­ ed up. It was coming right at us. Gosh, was I praying. It just barely missed us. It was a miracle! Then it was gone as fast as it came. That was a week ago. We have already started to replant. It’s just one of the things that happen sometimes. Abby LaBin Mrs. Bauer 3rd Grade How the Zebra Got its Stripes (A just-so-story) ... A long time ago there was a black horse that lived in the woods. One day if started to snow and the horse found a hut to stay in. It started to get dark, so the horse decided to sleep there. He didn't know the hut had cracks in the ceil­ ing. When he woke up, he had stipes where the snow had fallen on his black body. That is how the zebra got stripes. Lisa VanPutten Mrs. Bauer 3rd Grade READ in the U.S.A. They come from the cities and they come from the smaller towns. Used up books with bookmarks and authors Goin’ think, write, type. READ in the USA. READ in the USA, READ in the USA. yeah, yeah. Readin* in the USA. Said hello to their libraries, hello to their BOOKS With titles in their heads and library cards in their hands. Some are fiction and some are fact. Am t too proud to read on the floor with that. With a book in their hands you know that they just might Be Readin' in the USA Books from nowhere and books from the libraries Fill­ ed our heads full of dreams. Turned our world upside down. There was Kory. Julie. Heather. Marty. Mike. Traci (They were readin’!) Chanda. Danny. Stephanie. Ben. Katie (They were readm’!) Spotlight on Melissa. Let's don’t forget Jessie Readm’ in the USA. READ in the USA. READ in the USA. READ in the USA Mrs Bauer s class The Bauer Bunch 3rd Grade Mrs. Pirrones’ 1st grade Once 1 saw a leprechaun, but I was coughing. My teacher told me to reach in my desk for my cough drops, but they were not there, i looked between our desks and there the leprechaun was. eating my cough drops. Laura Dodd Once I saw a leprechaun. He was in my room and he said. "Do you want to go with me?" I said “Yes." He took me to the enchanted forest. I saw a pot of gold. Lindsey Robertson Once I was a leprechaun standing on his head And he had a pot of gold And he was at the enchanted forest Noah Wenger Once I saw a leprechaun in my dad’s chair and 1 screamed and ran outside. My dad ran inside and yelled at the leprechaun. Jodi and the leprechaun gave a pot of gold. And my dad said thank you. Jodi Hoffman Mrs. Thatchers’ 1st grade Arthur’s Nose Arthur doesn’t like his nose He wants to try on some new noses. He tries these noses: seal’s nose, bird's beak, elephant s nose, cat’s nose. Ankylosaurus’ nose, cow’s nose, piano nose, lamb's nose, hippo’s nose, bear’s nose, pig’s nose, monkey’s nose. Tyran nosaurus Rex’s nose, carrot nose, coal nose, dog’s nose. Tricetatops' nose, parrots nose. Santa’s nose, rabbit’s nose. Stegosaurus* nose, horse’s nose, frog’s nose Arthur just wouldn’t be Ar thur without his own nose. By Mrs Thatcher’s. First Grade (Patterned after the book Arthur’s Nose by Marc Brown) Book Scary, Beautiful Read, Write, Touch Smile and be happy when you read a book. Encyclopedia A poem by Mrs. Thatcher’s First Graders Mrs. Smiths’ 5th grade Being Short "Ouch! Don’t push me, Tom." “’Quiet, Jim, you little squirt." "Don’t make fun of my height. Tom." “’Who’s going to stop me. Jim? You?” “ Maybe. Funny. Jim." "Hey! Let me go. Hey! Let me out of this locker.” Later I was let out. Out at recess 1 raced Tom. and his legs were so long he kept trip­ ping. I won. He didn't tease me anymore. Jim Grego March 1987 Daydreaming I was sitting in class when I fell like I was floating in the air. Suddenly I heard a ““wham", then I felt like I was falling The next minute I was on the fluor. The class was all laughing at me. I felt like a dummy I got hack up in my chair, and after that the whole day went fine. Scott Pack March 1987 Daydreaming Today I was dreaming of being a doctor. I dreamed that I was operating on a patient It was a new operation But that wasn't a good dream So I dreamed I was in Florida swimming in the ocean. I swallowed salt water. When I got done ! went to Disney World Then I went to Busch Gardens. Then my teacher called I go. “ What?" She said. "If you’re not listening go out tn the hall. " Jason Tutsch March 1987 Dio dreaming Sometimes when I daydream I stare into space and picture myself draw ing a person. It starts to move and shows me strange things that I’ve never seen before Sometimes I see visions of things that make me laugh and sometimes make me afraid Sometimes I can hardly remember latter when I snap out of it. I realize I’m lost in class discussion So for the rest of the day I try to stay on earth April Bott March 1987 There was a young lady from Seattle Who found some rams in a battle. She said, "The battle was silly. And the ground was too hilly. It was much better for fat cattle." Keith Potts October 1986 There was a young lady from Spam Who found her white shoe in the lane. She said, "The shoe is all brown And flat on the ground All because of the mud from the rain. Jay me Schul October 1986 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY “TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Tour Lawn Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) Middleville Bob Klinge 795-7647 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 19. 1987 I Page 11 CLASSIFIED ADS Trojan jayvee volleyballers finish third PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates. 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m. 4 For Sale Help Wanted FOR SALE: prom dress, size 6. 795-3681 BABYSITTER IN CALEDO­ NIA HOME: for a two year old girl and four year old boy, one week, full time. May be able to work 15 to 20 hours part time, flexible hours in the future. Would prefer education or child care background. Competitive salary. Send references and resume to Nor Druk Partners, P.O. 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Call YMCA Camp Manitou lin.616-458-1141 Miscellaneous FINAL WEEK: save up to 60% storewide on famous name brands at Blanco Furniture, Shelbyville for special hours. 672-5115. Sale ends Fri. 10p.m. WANTED: Carpenter work, free estimates, call 795-7290 WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Jobs Wanted CHILD CARE SERVICES: offered part time days in my home between Middleville and Wanted Caledonia. 16 years experience WANTED: three bedroom and references. Noffke Drive house or apartment in the area. 891-9526_____________ Middleville-Caledonia school CHILD CARE EXPER­ district, will pay $400 a month IENCED MOM: now has two rent. Please call 891-1286 openings in her home, any shift. Phone 795-2133 School Authors, continued from page 10 There was a young lady from Mackinac City Who found a black and white kitty. She said, ' The bath for the cat And a new pink hat Will make it look very pretty. •' Jessica Pratt October 1986 Das dreaming It was a day at school The teacher was talking, and 1 was daydreaming 1 was a catalog model, and I was putting on a lot of dresses. One looked like a wedding dress Another one had lots of ruffles and lace. All of a sudden the teacher said my name and asked me w hat the answer w as to a math problem. 1 kxiked at the pro­ blem. I thought I probably have to tell her the answer I said the answer, and luckily I got it right Stephanie Pennington March 1987 Day dreaming One day at school the teacher was giving the spell­ ing test, which I do terrible on. Just as she started say mg a Jenni Groves (16) sets up Vol Jackiewicz for a spike, while Kate Barlett (17), Marcie Henry (12), Amy Recker, and Tammy Ruffner watch. sentence 1 strayed off into space dreaming that I was the greatest speller in the world, and I won prizes and gifts. Then 1 had a picture in my mind that I was about to get my spelling test back that had a big A plus sign on it. Just before I got it the teacher ask­ ed for the test papers. I awoke from the greatest dream ever. Joe Smith March 1987 Mrs. Overholts’ Kindergarten On the Farm We went to the farm We saw sheep, the big horse, cows, a cal. a goat, and a dog Baby sheep are called lambs They are black They have soft wool Mrs. Overholt’s Developmental Kindergarten Guinea Pigs Guinea Pigs Furry, white Grumpy, sleepy Have babies Eat grass Run. squeal We love guinea pigs’ Mrs Overholt’s Kindergarten Robin Kidder (20) and Vai Jackiewicz go up for a tip against Godwin, as Tammy Ruffner (18) looks on. Caledonia track team greets 55 The Fighting Scot boys track team has completed the first week of workouts with a solid turnout of 55 athletes preparing for the 1987 season. At the present time the Scots have 11 seniors, 19 juniors, 14 sophomores and 11 freshmen in the boy’s varsity program. Captains for the 1987 Fighting Scots are Matt Kietzman. Todd Hooten. Jerry Groendyke. and Ed Fowler. The Scots have a good nucleus of 22 lettermen returning from last years undefeated OK Blue Championship team. In addition to the captains the Scots’ returning lettermen are John Barstis. Mike Berends. Mark Cherpes, Doug Curtis, Jeff Groendyke, Tim Hodgkinson, Kory Keating. Jim Lewis, Jim Marsman, Mike Nickels, Marshall Pederson. Jeff Pierce, Mark Prins, Steve Prins, Dave Raab, Brad Ruth, Troy Shane and Dave Smith. Wrestling club opens season The Middleville Wrestling Club went to Lakewood this weekend for their second freestyle tournament. A total of 303 wrestlers took part. The 8 and under medal win­ ners are: 55 lb. Cory Schub 1st, 58 lb. Shawn Heise 1st, 58 lb. Matt Appel 3rd, 61 lb. Brian Ploeg 2nd. In the 9 & 10 division, Jed Appel placed 2nd at the 110 wt. class. Win- ners at the 11 & 12 age group are: 65 lb. Brian Tyner 3rd and 100 lb. Derek Gasper 2nd. Wrestling independantly in 13 & 14 age group were 135 lb. Dave Lehman 1st and 155 lb. Brian Appel 1st. Wrestling independantly at Forest Hills Central last Fri­ day night in the Cadet division were Jim Freeman 3rd and Brian Osbun 3rd. The Thornapplc Kellogg High School Junior Varsity Volleyball team had a great ending to their season winning its last five matches of the year to place third in the con ference tournament This years team had a record of three wins and four losses in the tough OK Blue Conference. The overall duel match record was seven wins and II losses. I he J .V team also competed in tournaments in Wayland and Delton along with the conference tournament. This years team consisted of nine freshman and three sophomores. The youth of the squad showed early in the year but the team developed and progressed all season long. The team members are co­ captains, Jennie Groves and Robin Kidder. Other members of the team are Nicki Harrison, Kate Bartlett, Marcie Henry. I ■. i I Novakowski, Lynn Wilson, Tammy Ruffner. Vai Jackiewicz, Leica Valk, Heide Miller, and Amy Rec­ tor. The managers were Mag­ gie James and Mandy Ainsworth. With nine freshman returning, the outlook for next year is is ex­ tremely good More sports found on page 12- Middleville Little League BASEBALL SIGN-UP — BOYS and GIRLS — Sat., Mar. 21 • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m West Elementary School �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 19. 1987 Caledonia Gymnastic Club team qualifies for state meet Saxon spurt sends Trojans to district sidelines, 87-64 Hastings ran off an 8-2 spurt late in the second quarter last Thursday, turning a close game around and spoiling Middleville’s debut in the Class B state tourna­ ment. 87-64 Ahead only 31-30 with 2:08 to go in the second period. Hastings scored 8 of the next 10 points to grab a more secure 39-32 halftime lead Hastings' Bob Maurer hit a key three-point play and add­ ed a layup to spearhead the 8-2 run The Saxons scored 11 of the first 16 third quarter points to go up 50-37 midway into the period Hastings still led 57-48 at the end of the quarter Middleville could get no closer than 61-53 at the 6:30 mark of the fourth quarter The Saxons’ Mike Brown connected on 14-of-15 fourth quarter free throws and Hastings hit 18-of-29 as a team to hold off the Trojans Middleville finishes its season with an outstanding 3 18mark Hastings. 18-5. went on to beat Allegan 69-65 in the district finals. "I felt the key was when we were down 31-30 and we had a couple of things that went the other way and it was 8-9 points the rest of the way.” said Middleville Coach Skip Pranger. We never broke that barrier, got over that hump, or whatever " Pranger said Hastings' zone defense took away the Tro­ jans' inside game “They (Hastings) made it difficult for us to get the bail inside and we don’t well from the outside — everybody knows that. " said Pranger Middleville hit only 38 per­ cent C21-of-54> from the field as opposed to (32-of-51) 62 percent for Hastings Doug Fox led Middleville with 14 points. Ross Sprague 13. and David Elies 10 Brian Verlinde and Randy Stickney chipped in 8 each Pranger said the loss doesn't detract from an outstanding season in which Middleville tied for the O-K Blue title for the first time in four seasons. "I was very concerned about the kids." said Pranger. “Certainly it’s nice to go on and I think certainly we could have, but there were 18 other nights when we did come out on top We have to remember that . ” Gymnasts Beth Jousma and Lori Wiseman scored high in the Sectional meets, qualify­ ing them to participate in the Class IV State Championship meet to be held in Ann Arbor this May. In the Junior Division. Beth had scores of 8.15 to place 5th on bars; 8.05 to place 6th on beam; 7.10 on vault and 7.75 on floor for a total of 31.05 to place 9th all around. Tara Manning had scores of 7.10 on bars; 6.8 on beam; 6.30 on vault; 7.95 on floor and an all around score of 28.15. She just missed quali­ fying for for state meet by 1.85 points In the Children s Division. Lori W iseman had scores of 7.75 on bars; 8.55 for 3rd place on beam; 7.4 on vault. 7.85 on floor and an all NEW...RELATED BALANCE CHECKING! around score of 31.55 for 10th place. Stacy Dever had scores of 6.2 on bars; 7.25 on beam; 6 85 on v ault. 7.9 on floor and 28.20 all around Again. Stacy just missed qualifying for the state meet by 1.8 points m the sectional meet. One hundred sixty gymnasts competed by the only way to get here first qualifying in a regular meet with a score of 27 points or higher The Caledonia team s score was high enough to earn them 5th place out of 27 teams competing. The weekend of March 7 the team travelled to Grand Blanc. Ml to compete In the Children’s Division. Stacy Dever scored 5.90 on beam and 8 05 on floor for 8th place; 7.45 on vault. 5.55 on bars; scored 26.95 all around Sara Potter followed with scores of 6.2 on beam; 7.05 on floor; 7.55 on vault; and 4.00 on bars for an all around score of 24.75 In the Junior Division, first time competor Alice King turned in a very fine perfor­ mance with scores of 4.8 on beam; 6.5 on floor; 8.20 on vault to place 8th; 5.40 on bars; and an all around score of 24.9. Beth Jousma did a fine job even though she had a sprain ed ankle She had scores of 5 60 on beam; 8.25 on vault; 7.30 on floor; 6.65 on bars, and 27.80 all around. Tara Manning continued m^vroving her scores with 5.55 on beam; 7.6 on vault. 7.95 on floor; 7.20 on bars, and an all around score of 28.30. Lon Wiseman, competing for the first time as a Junior, proved her readiness to ad­ vance with scores of 7 35 on beam for a 1st place. 8 35 on vault for 9<h place; 8 10 on floor for 5th place; 6 90 on bars for 5th place; ami 30.70 for a nice 2nd place all around. As a team they finished in third place. Bowling We have a new checking program called RELATED BALANCE CHECKING! When you have $2,500 in a savings account or certificate of deposit with us., or the combination of the two ac­ counts total $2,500, your per­ sonal checking account is ser­ vice charge free! RELATED BALANCE CHECKING is new at our bank and you will need to come in and sign up for this free checking program. Checking is also free of all service charges for customers that maintain the low minimum balance of $300 in their account, as well as for customers 60 years of age and older! Stop by today and discover the convenience of checking with us. That’s Hastings City Bank, “the bank with over a hundred years of experience!” Sunk safe and sound banking FDIC League results Wolverine League Caledonia Oil 32-20, Pur dum Construction 32-20. Village Grocery 29'/j-22'6. Phills Pizzeria 29-23. Gun Lake Inn 27 25. G&L Remodeling 25'6-26'6. 24H-27H. Middleville Tool & Die 22 ‘6-29'6. Sav Mor 20-32. Hastings City Bank 18-34. High (lame - R Belson 2301. M. Coolev 219. J VanHourn 200. C. Purdum 203. High Series - C Purdum 554. M. Cooley 548. J VanHourn 545. C McKeen 543. M. Flikkema 536 Tuesdav Night Classic Mar Poss 28-12. Task 27-13. Doug’s Auto Service 26'6-13'6, Brog’s 26 14. Garbow Real Estate 25-15, Simpson Industries 23'6-16'6, Robertson Plumb­ ing & Htng. 21'6-18'6. 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Monarch 32 20. Village Beauty Nook 31 21. American Rcdecoralion 25'6-26'6. Phil's Pizzeria 20-32. Seif & Sons 15 37 High Series - D Blough 570. T Cooley 512. D Lcvett 489. M Belson 481. W Huss 477 High Games - I). Blough 221. T Coolev 187. W Huss 183. C. Sinke & D Level 179. M. Belson 176 Meat Early Risers Balis 28 12. Pin Pointers 25-15. Yoders 24 16. Happy Strikers 23-17, Our Village General 20-20, Weebles 18-22. Farmetls 15-25, Blind Sandbaggers II 29 High Games - G. Hull 188. L. Yoder 180, M Price 168, J. Jamisen 168, K Aspinall 164 High Series - G Hull 500. L. DeVries 448, 1. Yoder 444, G Seubrmg 429, J Aladjen 433. OF FAMOUS BRAND furniture! FINAL WEEK! Sale Ends ... Friday at 10 p.m. SAVE! UP TO 60% OFF PROUD ON OUR 40TH BLANCO] FURNITURE ShdbyviHe, Ml - Old I S I)! and 124th Shefcyvilk, 49)44 L 672-5115 or 672-7913 -' Houd Mon Thurv.AFn. 9-8 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-03-26.pdf 93882c6cb36adde18106f8ea95b98ebb PDF Text Text Hastings Public Library 121 Church St. Hastings, MI. C~6 49058 in and News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia No 12 - March 26.1987 Middleville, Michigan 49333 117th Year'Twenty Cents School District voters say “YES” to bond issue by Kathleen J. Oresik By a vote of 782-746. voters in the Thornapplc Kellogg School District ap­ proved a $4.5 million construction project for a new 17-classroom elementary school and an eight-classroom addition to the McFall Elementary School at a special election Monday Voters in the Freeport precinct turned down the pro­ posal by a vote of 139-57. School officials say the new construction will alleviate overcrowding at the elemen­ tary level that has forced students to he housed outside the main schools in inefficient portables New playground facilities. necessary storage space, of­ fices and other needed im­ provements will be made Election workers say there was a heavy turnout and steady flow of voters at the polls in both precincts. By early afternoon as many as 492 electors had cast their ballots Still, only 1.724 of the estimated 5.000 registered voters in the school district made it to the polls. School Superintendent Gerald Page said he was pleased with the results He said several people he had talked to told him they didn't like the site (south of the high school) selected for the new school while some people wanted a two-story Caledonia schools’ construction to begin by Kathleen J. Oresik Groundbreaking for an $11 5 million school building construction project approved by voters 865-822 last Oc­ tober is scheduled to begin as early as April I. according to deputy superintendent Craig Schmidt Bids will be returned by the end of this month, he said. The additions and partial remodeling at Dutton and Ket­ tle Lake elementaries and energy improvents to the junior high school are scheduled for completion by the start of the new school year this September, he added The remodeling and re­ equipping of the high school for middle school purposes is expected to be completed in January of 1989; the new mid die school will be completed in January of 1988; and renovations at Dutton Schixil will be completed in January of 1988. Schmidt said. The school has weathered the winter by using portable classrooms in the interim. Auditoriums will also be ad ded and school officials say the additional calssroom space and better facilities will enable educators to provide better services for all students. building He said others were confused about the proposol or were misinformed. Some people thought West Elemen­ tary would be closed down if the proposal passed, he added Page said construction of the addition at the McFall building has been given priority over the new building He said at the earliest, construction will begin in late July or early August He estimates that the construction of the addition will be completed sometime next winter Page said the school can't set bids until the bonds are sold. He said he discussed the finalizing of the building plans with an architecture Tuesday morning and met with an at­ torney to begin the process of getting the sale of the bonds approved. He predicts that the school will have the money from the bonds in late May or early June Passage of the proposal means the schools will be le­ vying an additional 2 11 mills for five years to repay the bonds, making the total millage for debt repayment 6.11 mills. But Page is projec­ ting that the debt service millage will drop to 5.9 per­ cent after a five year period if the State Equalized Values continue to go up. Although taxes for the average homeowner will in­ crease by $42 to $63 a year, it is still less than what was levied in 1984. Page said. The new construction, which is expected to be com­ Election workers (from front) Dorothy Seger, Louise Middleton and Koy Stolson burg say there was a good turnout at the polls Monday in the Thornoppie Kellogg school bond election. Also pictured is high school principal Henry Dugan prepar ing to cast his vote. pleted by 1989. is said to accomodate enrollment projec lions for the next three years. according to a report filed by an expansion committee that recommended the new con struct am as a solution to the overcrowding McFall students exhibit concern for environment In honor of National Wildlife Week. March 15-21, over |8() McFall Elementary students entered an art contest and created posters about con­ serving our environment and wildlife. The theme of the posters focused on the plight of a variety of endangered species and the harmful effects of pollution to all living things The posters were judged by a panel of art and wildlife ex­ perts and Geroge London, a local parks officer with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Prizes were awarded to the lop artists in each grade courtesy of the John Ball Park Zoo and the National Wildlife Federation, sponsors of the contest. London said judging the posters was a difficult job. “It was hard to narrow down the choices to the top three in each grade, let alone selecting a winner.” he said He said students of tixlay are very aware of the environ­ ment. especially our water supply. They are more aware then the youth of the 60’s were, he said Then the em­ phasis was placed on saving the whale, etc. and making politicians aware of en- dangered species rather than the environment, he said But Kxlay with groundwater contamination hitting close to home, emphasis is on our landfills and industrial waste disposal methixls, he added First prize winners, receiv­ ing a subscription to Ranger Rid rn.iL’.iz 1IK A. r Ml I Patricia Thatcher's first gradc: Andrew Mathias, sc cond grade; Kristi Peter, third grade; Eric Griffith, fourth grade, and Brooke VanElst, fifth grade Other winners were Jeremy Hilty. Matt Polhemus, Darcy Mugridgc, Courtney Rich, Korey Kidder. Leah IXxid, Chris Niles. Betsy Stcensma, Kerri Kempema, D J Schaub. Mrs Mt Keogh's class; and Mrs. Hauschild's class. Winning posters arc on display at the Middleville branch of the Hastings City Bank Middlevile/Caledonia to take part in Mayor’s Exchange Displaying their winning posters depicting their concern for the environment are (back row from left) Brooke Von Elst Eric Griffith, (front row from left Kim Richards, Cory Joe Shut. Andrew Mathias and Dristi Peters Standing with them is Geroge London, a local officer with the Deportment of Natural Resources POSTER WINNERS: The Mayors’ Exchange Drawing which annually pairs Michigan cities and villages for Michigan Week, look place Wednesday. March 18. at the Lansing Civic Center, and included are seven area communities Mayors and village presidents were in Lansing for the slate legislative conference of the Michigan Municipal League. Approximately 250 municipal officials will ex­ change places in the annual Mayors Exchange on Mon­ day. May 18. Government Day of Michigan Week. Middleville is pairing with the village of Addison and the village of Caledonia is pairing with Watervliet �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 26. 1987 McFall students of the week announced NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE Each week, teachers and students select six students of the week representing each of the six grades at McFall Elementary School in Middleville ' NEIGHBORS EAST SIDE with MARILYN McWHINNEY Last Saturday Mrs Ethel Haywood and Miss Thelma Carl went to Caledonia shopp­ ing Mrs. Haywood spent this weekend at the home of her sister and brother-in-law. Nellie and Fred Slam of Hastings l^st Sunday. Mrs Eunice Brown attended the 50th wed­ ding anniversary open house for her brother Bob and Mar­ tha Crofoot. hosted by their children. John Crofoot and Mr and Mrs. Robert Crofoot Jr., and the Wayland McthixJist Church Last Sunday Elaine and Ryal Northrop attended Craig’s Bowling Tournament at Hudsonville Thursday Elaine and Nona Steeby had lunch at the Middle Villa. Saturday the Northrop* at­ tended Pancake Day at the United Methodist Church That evening they attended a potluck supper at the Leighton Methodist Church and after­ wards went to a surprise birth­ day party for Marianne Baerman Paul and Ethel Gibson spent March 10 through March 18 with their friends Mr and Mrs Robert Howell of Apache Junction. Ariz. While they were there they visited Oak Ctfcek Canyon, had pic­ nics on the mountainside and enjoyed seeing all of the beautiful desert flowers in bloom. Mrs. Dorothy Bonneville reports that Edie Bonneville and her daughters. Ramona DeLisle and Sharon Gallup, all of Florida, flew to Michigan to attend the funeral of Edie's mother. They had a lot of trouble getting flights back to Florida. They finally left Friday but none of them were able to gel flights to the city they wanted to go to. Dorothy’s callers on Tuesday were her son and grand daughter. Robert Bonneville of Pontiac and granddaughter Ramona DeLisle. Robert hopes to go back to work Monday. He was in the hospital for two weeks to recuperate at home from a bad case of pneumonia Dorothy’s callers on Friday were her niece. Tracy Dryer and son Joshua. Last Friday night Max and Jackie Bedford and Bob and Irmg Mailion attended the VFW Fish Fry at Wayland This week the Bedfords went to the fish fry with Dick and Evelyn McNaughton. Mrs Dons Apsey returned Nthm, home Tuesday from a nice long vacation. First she spent a month in Hawaii and then spent two weeks visiting her daughter Kathy and Doug MacLeod of Austin. Texas and a week with another daughter. Linda and Terry Morgan of Aurora. Cok). Don and Lois Stauffer and John and Edith Miller went out for lunch one day last week Last Sunday the Stauf fers met their son and daughter-in-law. Gary and Jane Stauffer of Kalamazoo, for breakfast at Plainwell. Friday morning Mrs. Edw. Timm received word of the death of her sister-in-law. Lulu Wiennga. Mrs. Wiermga has been very ill since she had a stroke several weeks ago. Emmettc and Doris Camp­ bell’s callers last Sunday afternoon were their grand daughters. Julie and Deb Hooper. Carl and Bessie Nelson’s house guest has been Carl’s mother. Caroline Nelson of Rudyard, who is not well. Mrs Leone Sweet’s guests on Friday were her nephew. Charles and Eva Chapman of Battle Creek Amos Palmer is recuperating at home after a 10-day stay in the hospital with pneumonia Mrs. Donna Fox spent last week at the home of her brother. Floyd and Millie Holes of Kalamazoo. She also enjoyed visiting with her sister. Anna May and Herb Thorpe of Florida, who were also visiting there. Wednesday Mrs. Lucille Getty. Colleen Cox and Lynne and Erin Marie Kyser enjoyed lunch at Schelde’s in Grand Rapids and then spent the afternoon visiting at Lynne’s. Saturday Gordon. Lois and Cheryl McWhinney called on their daughter. Suzanne and Richard Verburg of Howard City. Sunday Ron. Pam. Dirk and Jaime Strater were guests at the home of her parents. Gene and Barb Manning of Plainwell to celebrate Ron and Pam’s birthdays. Our Saturday evening callers were Ron. Pam. and Jaime Strater. Sunday after­ noon we joined the rest of my family at the home of my parents, Lyle and Katie Bristol of Hastings, to celebrate the March birthdays. uart >4 P.O. Box BI Phone 795-3345 HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 TM Sun and News was founded in 1970 and is put> lishod weekly on Thursdays Second class postage is paid at Middleville. Michigan 49333. Member of Michigan Press Association. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year Outside Barry, Kant or Allegan Counties Published by The Hastings Banner, Inc. $8.00 $10.00 This week s Students of the Week are Sunshine Curths, kindergarten; Noah Wenger, first grade; Nicloe Lefanty. second grade; Adam Smith, third grade; Margret Rogers, fourth grade; and Davie Timm, fifth grade The selected students are chosen for their academic and social performance in school. Children named Student of the Week recieve a certificate and a bumper sticker for their parents which reads. "My kid was Student of the Week ” This week's students of the week are (back row from left) David Timm, fifth grade; Margret Rogers, fourth grade: Adam Smith, third grade (front row from left) Nicole Lefanty, second grade; and Noah Wenger, first grade. Sunshine Curths (Kindergarten) NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE^ NEIGHBORS J IffflTpi WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN Our beautiful weather has been giving me spring fever. I want to give my communi­ ty family a big. verbal hug. Our daughter Cay, who has lived in a big city. Grand Rapids and Lansing for about 15 years, had forgotten the friendliness and warmth of a small town. When she took us out to have a pizza Friday, we had several people come and say "Hi” to us. then visit with Cay as well, bringing back old memories. As we left she said. "Our one night out is like having a friendly get together.” She really enjoyed it and so did we. She had forgotten how really interested small town people are in what we’ve been doing and how we are. They aren’t just asking to make con­ versation. but are truly in­ terested in the answers. Their caring left us feeling warm. Michelle Hilty and friend spent the weekend with her family. They all had an en­ joyable time. Red and Neva Aicken. sister Judy and hubby Bill went to a Car Swap Meet in Walker. Sunday Afterwards the) had dinner out Donna Cox said she was go­ ing to attend Chuck Earhart's funeral Wednesday He died Saturday. Edna Steeby had a nice time shopping Sunday The Jerry Steins had the Stauders and Schaads over for Chris’ birthday. On St. Patricks Day. Panic and Don Robinson and som were over for cake (We visited with the Steins when we ate out Fnday.) Monday, lyla Norton’s daughter An is and Danny Curry came over and they went to Grand Rapids, lyla Norton, Greta Greiner and Annette and Barb Clinton v isited w uh us Fnday evening while we were out to dinner They were on their way to at­ tend the travelogue on Alaska at Hastings School, lyla said it was very good. Mary Noah went up north to their cabin with son Melvin Saturday, coming home Sun­ day. Harold attended the fireman's party for past Mid­ dleville firefighters. Daughter Mary VanderWall has the flu. She hopes to shake it in time to go to Florida. Bob Kenyon said they had 33 past firemen at their party. He thought Harold Noah and Walt Wilson were the oldest. Harold was there but Walt was unable to make it. Donna Kenyon’s sister, Edna, is visiting from Forest Creek. Art Kenyon is getting around more and comes to eat at the table. Donna Kanyon gave Art the cutest light switch. I looks like a metal duck sitting on a block. All you have to do is to pet it to make the lamp go on and off. I’d never seen one before. It sure is different and conve­ nient They have had a lot of friends dropping in to see them all week Mrs. Featherly attended her granddaughter's big wedding at Edmore Saturday The bnde is Stacy Belson and the groom is Brian Brooks. She arrived Wednesday to help with preparations They had the reception at the V.F.W Hall in Edmore The Don Deans had daughter Rebecca, hubby and their two girls there Sunday Also, daughter Marta dropped m Lloyd and Garnett Conard visited also. Theron Bowerman visited his parents. Rollo and Mae. Sunday evening. Marian Martin attended her aunt's funeral, Mrs Lula Wierenga (Mrs. Andy). Mon­ day in Grand Rapids Ann Barlett attended Mary Ann Baersman’s surprise par ty. She'd been helping at the Methodist Church's Pancake Day so hubby took her out for dinner. That kept her away from home, making the sur­ prise party a real surprise Greta Greiner said son Dan. Veronica and Michael stayed all weekend with her Daughter Barb, friend and children joined them for Sun­ day dinner Rose Morgan said daughter Judy Deleon from Grand Rapids spent Sunday with them. They were just finishing their pumpkin pie when I called. Rod and Char Finkbeiner had dinner with Aunt Maxine Kenyon Sunday in Charlotte. The kids were all home to at­ tend Pancake Day at the Methodist Church. Rod’s dad Herman Finkbeiner is coming home from the hospital Mon day. Rod is supposed to pick him up Monday at 9 a m. The Koeplingers went motorcycle riding again this weekend. George and Helen Evans dropped in Saturday afternoon and went with us Veldermans to the Methodist Pancake Day. My cousin Web Steeby is now staying with brother Rudy and wife Maude for 10 days until his infection clears up. When it does he’ll have the other kidney stone remov­ ed. He’s doing so much better Denise Lewis said her sister from Plainwell came to visit this weekend They had a wonderful gab fest. The Shermans and the Max Bedfords got together this weekend. Sunday. the Doug harts visited Liz's folks in Portland to catch up on the family birthdays I have a bunch ornamental Japanese pussy willow I'd like to share anyone who wants them. They arc not the curly Willows that look like braided hair The Japanese willow is round at the bottom of the stem and gets flat as it goes up Towards the end it is sometimes flat, about an inch wide, and curls like the old "spit curl”. In spring it has small silky catkins on the flat stem. They are used by florists for a spectacular dry arrangement. If you want to start a bush for yourself, keep the branch in water until it has roots. Be sure to keep the nxits out of the sun, for it will kill the roots. Then plant if, keeping the soil moist until leaves erupt. Then just keep it nor mally moist for a new plant The one year old braches don't always curl. It’s usually the second year’s growth that produces these unusual flat curls. I trim my twisted branches every year to keep the bush down to manageable size. Remember Mother Nature's law: A shared plant grows better. Love fertilizes and stimulates the bush. Call me 795-9715 if you’d like a starter I’ll give you directions to my house I also have French pussy willow starters Thanks for the starters and your thouffhtfullness. The staff at the Sun and News. Thornapple Floral & Gift Shoppe ...is still here! Ask about our BOUQUET OF THE WEEK Open Mon-Fri 9-5:30; Sat 9-1:00 114 River St. — Middleville (Downtown along the river) Phone 795-3331 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / March 26, 1987 / Page 3 Local entrepreneur has stake in foxes and food Gordon (left) ond Kris Hayward stand with good friend Jalil Jomoy beside the salad bar at the Haywards’ new restaurant. Hayword s Country Kitchen in the Village Centre. Caledonia. Here, Hoyword shows one of his 57 foxes This femole silver took fourth place in a fox show last year. by Kathleen J. Oresik (iordon Hayward of Mid­ dleville didn't let a little thing like being laid off from his job pit a slop to attaining the American dream A “building lor lease” sign at the Village Centre in Caledonia sparked his desire to be self employed. He in­ vestigated the nature of the business opportunity and the possibility of becoming his own boss, he says. He look the plunge into the restaurant business on Feb. 14 when he and his wife, Kn*. opened Hayward's Country Kitchen in the shopping mall. “Since all the equipment was there, Kris and I decided to make the purchase and things just continued from there." Gordon says. Owning and operating a restaurant business is a new adventure for the Haywards. “Things are going pretty well,” Gordon says. “I enjoy dealing with people and always have." He says they are doing a good business with mall shoppers The Haywards say they are planning to extend their hours this summer in hopes of at­ tracting little leagues and other youth organizations to the restaurant's ice cream and soda bar and grill The restaurant offers a full menu including soups, sand­ wiches. lunch specials con­ sisting of hot beef and turkey sandwiches, and main meals On Frida) and Saturday night the restaurant offers all-youcan-eat specials. The Friday special is shrimp, chicken and Swiss steak and the Saturday special is Swiss steak and barbecue ribs Gordon, who is originally from Delton, moved to Mid­ dleville when he married Kris. They have two children. Shannon. 16. who attends the Grand Rapids Baptist Academy, and Shawn. 14. who attends Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Along with their seven­ year-old German short hair pointer. Dutchess, they reside on five acres at 4920 Patterson Road in a rustic and spacious home made of rough sawn cedar The Haywards designed and partially built the home eight years ago with the help of a good friend. Jalil Jamay Jamay also helps them at the restaurant. Gordon says that the home is not yet complete. He plans to someday have a library above the fireplace on the se­ cond story balcony that en­ circles the open-style family room. There are two sky lights installed in the tongue and groove pine board ceiling In his spare time. Gordon raises 57 foxes for pelts on a 100x100 foot fenced area. Each fox has its own nest box. in what looks like a dog house, and a small caged run. Gordon says even though they are raised in captivity, the wild instincts are dominant in the foxes. “Some can get pretty mean." he says. He began his fox farm with 10 female and three male foxes seven years ago. Gor­ don says he always wanted to raise something, and that he settled on foxes because at that time there wasn’t a good market for mink. He sells the pelts to Hudson Bay and Company in Toronto for an average of $142 a pelt. Gordon says it costs ten cents a day to feed a fox. but adds that he puts in almost an hour a day feeding and cleaning the pens. He says the foxes must also be vaccinated, wormed and checked for ear mites on a regular basis. The pups are bom in the spring and pelted out in December They are kept in a bam to keep the sun from bleaching their pelt and to keep them from damaging their fur going m and out of the box shelters during September, he says. Gordon says to get a quality pelt he breeds his toxes polygamously, one male for every five females, as (Oppos­ ed to pair mating There may be as many as one to 10 foxes in a litter after a 52-day gesta­ tion period, though Gordon says the average birth rate is four to a litter Breeding begins in mid January and continues through mid­ March. he says. He raises silvers, pearls, ambers, cinnamons. Artic marbles and platinum foxes on his farm Breeding a cin­ namon w ith an black and white colored female pro­ duces what is known as a burgundy glow Hayward believes that there is an over abundance of foxes in the wild and that many die a horrible death of starvation or disease. He says fox farmers are ac­ tually preserving the species and color lines. “Breeding them for market is better than trapping them in the wild,” he says. Hayward also shows his prize foxes at shows in Toron­ to where his silver female took fourth place last year. Next to the Middle Villa The foxes are judged on the quality of their fur and the size of the pelt, he says. If you’re in the neighborhixxl and hear what may sound like the screeching of a hawk, it’s probably the foxes “hollaring at each other", as Hayward describes it. They also have a bark similar to that of a dog's, he says. THERE SHOULD Open house to celebrate National Library Week This year's theme for Na­ tional Library Week. April 5-11. is “Take Time to Read ' The library staff in­ vites you to “take time" to at­ tend an Open house on Thurs­ day. April 9. from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m m celebration of Na­ tional Library Week Another request from the library is to “take lime” to save your D&W cash register receipts The library is collec­ ting the receipts to receive donations from the D&W Friendship Fund Drop off any receipts dated after June 6. 1986. in a collection box in the library All the funds received will be used to pur­ chase awards for the children's summer reading dubs. Look for the Grand Opening Specials for — “YOUR DOG GROOMER” Gordon Hoyward stands with his dog Dutchess in the front room of the home he and his wife designed and built. IN YOUR FUTURE — BINCO — Caledonia American Legion 954B M 37 Thursday 6:30 p.m Don't be confused by the new Federal T>x Regulations! You have until April 15, 1W7 to open and contribute to your 1966 Individual Retirement Account and receive tax credits on your 1986 Federal Income T^x return. with offices in Caledonia and Dutton. MEMBER FD IC Stop in soon and we’ll tell you what your options are! �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 26. 1987 Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL It was a beautiful weekend, but I suppose we could get a few snow flakes before May. Hopefully not. Sorry to report that Katherine Cisler is again in Blodgett Hospital We called on her Sunday afternoon She seems to be in good spirits. Virgina will he here this week from Washington State to visit her mother This will lift her spirits. I’m sure. Sunday we had 33 at church. John Shear and family provided us with beautiful musK. The Reverend Bill Amundsen from Lowell gave a sermon. “Building God's People.'' LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY George Crapsy and Clarke and I went with the Mid­ dleville Sr. Citizen Group to Battle Creek to McCamly Mall and the Museum. It was a beautiful day and tnp. W retha Me Nee and Clarke and I attended the Middleville Heritage Club meeting at Char and Rod Finkbemer's. We hope to preserve the Mae School Clarke and I called on Alma W'iicox this Sunday at her son Kenneth is in Cascade. She is feeling real good for a young 93-year-old. Harry and Bernadine Reaser had a cookout Sunday with son Pat. Mary and the Bids Harry and Bernadine at­ tended the Monday funeral of her Aunt Lulu Wiennga. An­ dys wife, at Grand Rapids with bunal in Middleville. Gary Higley of Grand Rapids spent the weekend with his mother Gertrude. Gertrude and Betty called on us Thursday afternoon. Bea and Harold Cutler of Hastings and Clarke and I at­ tended the ME Pancake breakfast Saturday a.m. Paul Tungate spent the weekend with his mother June. He will be attending an athletic convention at the Mariott Hotel on Monday Esther Kelley and June had Sunday dinner at Mr. Steaks on 44th Street ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN-CATHOLIC CHURCH Traditional Episcopal Service Using 1928 Prayer Book McCann Road in Irving Sunday Services....................... —------------ 10:00 a.m. OBITUARIES Colonel Willard Bush WAYLAND - Colonel Willard Bush. 62. of Wayland, died Friday. March 13. 1987 at Butterworth Hospital. Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held at 1.30 pm Monday. March 16. at Bradley Indian Mission Church. Rev. Lewis Church officiated with burial in Hooker Cemetery. Leighton Township. Graveside services under the auspices fo Dorr American Legion Post No 127. Memorial contributions may be made to Grand Rapids Clinical Oncology Program at Butterworth Hospital Mr Bush was born September 28. 1924 in Flint, the son of Silas and Sarah Ruth (Irons) Bush He was a veteran of WWII and the Korean War He married Dorothy J. Dunnavan July 22. 1967. He was a union electri­ cian. Mr. Bush was a member of Dorr American Legion Post No. 127 and Was land V F W Post 7581 Mr Bush is survived by his wife. Dorothy; two sons. Robert Willard Bush of Grand Ranids and Thomas Joseph Bush of Wyoming; one daughter. Mrs. Earl (Carmen Jane) Hossler of Baldwin, two step-daughters. Mrs Harry (Constance) Hicks of Gobles and Mr* John (Jeannette) Bush of Bradley. 19 grand children, twin greatgranddaughters. one brother. Walter F. Bush of Wayland and several nieces and nephews Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville For further information call 948-2101 Mabel E. Morey ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH West Main Street, Middleville Father Walter L. Spillane Phone Wayland 792-2889 ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.’Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship 8 30am Sunday School.......................................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship...................................... 11 :00 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor Rev. Gil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St 'The Church where everybody is somebody... and lesus Christ is Lord" 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 6 00 p m 7 00 p m Morning Worship 1100am Sunday School 9 45am Sunday Evening Worship 600 pm All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium 708 West Main Street 1000 a m 1115 am 600 p m YOU ARE INVITED 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherrv Valiev Avenue CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Rev. Donald Heydens Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass....................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ............. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.................................. 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School................... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship............. 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8669 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comer ot 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue PHONE 894-8119 member of the Bowens Mills Ladies Aid. Floral Garden Club. Prairie Literary Club. Hastings OF S No 7. and Middleville United Methodist Church. Mrs. Morey is survived by her children. Eugene G. and Jan Morey of Bryon Center, Eugene and Betty Lou Gagne of Wyoming. Richard and Joyce Arlene DeHaan of Richland. 12 grandchildren: 21 great-giandchildren. three sisters. Mrs Rafe (Darlene) Stuckee, Mrs Manon Shoup, and Mrs Grace Cassada. all of Kalamazoo; and several nieces and nephews Chester Warner SAND LAKE Mr Chester “Chet” Warner. 54. of Sand Lake formerly of Rockford passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 21, 1987. Mr. Warner was a graduate of Holland Christian High School, a member of Gi­ deons International, a member of Pine Grove Christian Reformed Church and the owner of Cedar Springs Trac­ tor Sales. He survived by is wife, Gertrude “Dolly”; his daughters, Mrs. Bruce (Mar ci) Kamminga, Mrs. Mark (Karen) Roodvoets both of Grand Rapids, Mrs Thomas (Barbara) Bosch of Hudson­ ville; his granchildren, Jill, Becky, Anna, and Chris Kam­ minga, Levi and Molly Rood­ voets, Nathan and Ross Bosch; his brother and sisters and their spouses, John and Muriel Meindertsma, Russ and Mary Warner both of a > Sunday Morning Worship j (Interpreted for hearing impaired)................... 9:45a.m Sunday School...................................................... 11:10am Sunday Evening Service........................................ 7:00p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade).......... Wed., 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship....Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 Byron Center, Gerald and Ed­ na VanSolkema of Caledonia; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Mrs. Jennie Elenbaas, Gene and Helen Elenbaas, Gene and Lorraine Newenhouse, Mrs. Doris Elenbaas all of Hudsonville, Jim and Neva Hey boor of Grand Rapids, Ham and Arlene McCallum, Gene and Hazel Wyngarden all of Jenison, and George and Arloa VanKoevering of Holland; nieces and nephews The service for Mr Warner was held Tuesday afternoon at Arcadia Plainfield Christian Reformed Church (6350 Kutt shill Dr. NE) with the Rev James Molenbeek ofTieaiting. Interment in Georgetown Cemetery. Those planning on expressing their sympathy are asked to consider the charity of one’s choice Mr Warner reposed al the Pederson Funeral Home, Rockford. F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11:00 a.m. Church School 9H5 a.nu Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. Rev 'Wayne Kiel. Pastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Rastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education MIDDLEVILLE Mrs Mabel E. Morey. 79. of Mid dleville. died Friday. March 20. 1987 at Pennock Hospital Funeral services were held at I p.m. Monday. March 23 al Beeler Funeral Chapel. Mid dleville. Rev Carl Staser ol ficiated with burial in Coman Cemetery. Memorial con tributions may be made to Middleville United Methodist Church. Mrs Morey was born December 8. 1907 at Ganges. Ml the daughter of Frank and Susie (Warner) Day. She mar ried George I. Morey June 18. 1923. Mr Morey died January I. 1986. She was a Phone 795-7076 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 9:45 a m. 11 00 a m. 9 30 am. Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Vic Kaleta, Asst. Pastor Rev. Gary Wiley Rev. Robert Gerke Rev William Dobson, Pastor CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Sunday School............................................................. 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service.......................... 1100 a m. Sunday Evening Service..................................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...........................................6:45p.m. Sunday Mass... 11:00a.m. Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Evening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study FIRST BAPTIST If you would like your church’s Directory information listed call 795 3345 for more information. 795-9277 - MIDDLEVILLE — Insurance and Medicaid Accepted �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I March 26, 1987 / Page 5 Clarence VanPolen DORR Clarence VanPolcn. 79, of Dorr, passed away Friday. March 20. 1987 Surviving are his wife. Nellie; his children. James and Margaret VanPolen of Middleville, and Edward VanPolen; three grand­ children; his brothers. Gar­ rett. Comie. Jake. Bill. John. Bob. and Dick VanPolen; his sister-in-law. Betty Rogaiske Funeral services were held I p.m. Monday at the Bryon Center Chapel of Cook Funeral Home Rev Bernard W. Mulder officiated. Inter­ ment Fairplains Cemetery . Lula Wieringa Lula Wieringa. 85. went to be with the Lord Friday. March 20 after a brief illness Surviving arc her husband. Andrew; two daughters. Mrs John (Lorena) Walsh. Mrs Donald (Virginia) Karopczyk; six grandchildren. 14 great­ grandchildren. three great grcat-granchildren; her sister. Mrs Alline Robinson, sister in-law. Mrs. Artie Barksdale; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by Mattie V Mulder in 1986 Funeral Services were con­ ducted Monday at I p.m at Arsulowicz Brothers Mor­ tuary. East. Rev. Floyd E Hughes of Immanuel Baptist Church officiated. Interment Middleville Cemetery Memorial contributions to Im­ manuel Baptist Church. D. Bruce McIntyre Mr D Bruce McIntyre. 59. of Middleville, died Mon­ day. March 23. 1987 at his home Funeral services were held II am. Thursday. March 26 at Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville Brother Leon Snyder and Mr Duane That­ cher officiated with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Mr McIntyre was bom in Sparta, the son of Donald and Fannie (Gold) McIntyre. He was a veteran of WWW serv­ ing from June 29. 1945 to Feb 13. 1947 He was mar ned to Lucille E. VanWyk on August 24. 1951. He was a long time employee of the Thomapplt Kellogg School system as EllaM. head of maintenance Mr McIntyre is survived by his wife. Lucille E.; his children Richard B and Suzanne McIntyre of Mid­ dleville. T/Sgt Rex. A and Penny McIntyre of Nellis Air Force. Las Vegas. Nev.. Robin and David Slate of San Antonio. TX; five grand­ children; his mother. Mrs. Fannie McIntyre of Lowell, three sisters. Mrs Orlm (Bar hara) Bestrom of Sebring. FL. Mrs. Charles (Lorraine) Church of Sugar Grove. PA and Mrs. Bruce (Doris) Coates of Grosse LLe; two brothers. Robert and Maxine McIntyre of Grand Rapids. Ixigh and Phyllis McIntyre of Pittsfield. PA several nieces and nephews Monica Kunecki; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; her in-laws. Eugene and Patricia Grabau and fami­ ly. She was a member of the Womens Aglow of Hastings. Funeral services were con­ ducted Wednesday. at the Ar­ sulowicz Brothers Mortuary. West. Rev. Jeff Arnett of­ ficiated Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Word of Faith of Hastings wilt be appreciated A I * < * * * ? fldl Seaman gets promotion Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael (Troy) Jewett, son of Charles E and Ella M Jewett of 905 Greenwood St.. Middleville, has been pro­ moted to his present rank while serving aboard the sub­ marine tender USS Emory S. Land, homeported in Norfolk, VA A 1980 graduate of Thornapple-Kcllogg High School, he joined the Navy in July 1983 COA sponsors St. Pat’s Day party for senior citizens Shelbyville’s Becky Nickerson at piano, treated area seniors citizens to holiday music last Monday in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day. Seated (back row, from front) are Hazel McCouL Delia Boss. Richard Perrault, Clarke Springer. Robert Freund (front row. from front) Ard and Cleo DeWind. Wretha McNee and Elsie Freund. The Barry County Commission on Aging (COA) sponsored the event. The group was treated to veal potties, whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables bread, fruit cups and homemade cake and candy at the VFW Hall in Middleville. The COA sponsors lunches three times a week at the hall and all area senior citizens are invited. “Counselor Corner” by Bernie Weller Thomappte Kellogg Middle School Counselor Thurber June 26, 1919. She was an 80 year member of the O.E.S. in Craig. Nebraska. Mrs. Thurber is survived by one daughter. Elizabeth N. Thurber of Wyoming. ML She was preceded in death by a daughter. Mary Thurber, in 1985. Memorial contributions may be made to the Girl Scouts. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville Michele “Shelly” Grabau MIDDLEVILLE Mrs Michele "Shelly” Grabau (nee Kunecki), 34, of Mid dleville. went to be with her Lord Sunday morning. Sur­ viving are her husband. David; one daughter. Michele Chrisman; two sons. William Chrisman HI and Luke Grabau. her parents. Roman and Patricia Kunecki; mater­ nal grandmother, Pauline Stepek of Newaygo; three brothers. Shawn. Matthew, and Jeffrey Kunecki; two sisters. Dawn Hull and Airman Mark K Apsey, son of William E and Sharleen L. Apsey of 221 Staduim Drive. Middleville, has graduated from the U.S. Air Force telephone equip­ ment installation course at Sheppard Air Force Base. Texas During the course, students were taught electronic prin­ ciples. pole climbing, telephone instrument repair and installation, and telephone key system installation and repair They also earned credits toward an associate degree through the Communi­ ty College of the Air Force. He is a 1981 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. Middleville i Thurber WYOMING - Mrs. Ella M Thurber. 98. of Wyoming, formerly of Fairbury. Neb., died Friday. March 20. 1987 at Kent Community Hospital in Grand Rapids. Cremation has taken place and a private memorial service will be held al a later date. Mrs. Thurber was bom November 22. 1888 in Craig. Nebraska, the daughter of Thomas A, and Mary Elizabeth (Pumpelly) Minier She married David C. Local airman completes course 5 o A th y MAYBELLE IS 40! Her family and friends knern. a ell, \’ou al! Middleulle knous. isn’t >uell? If passing by State Farm on March 27th, Ghc her a honk . or ma\be a \ell Happy 40th Birthday MAYBELLE J # * } * * Characteristics of the primary grade child with attention deficit disorder While school is an exciting adventure for many children, the demands and rigors of the educational system can turn this adventure into a nightmare for children with ADD Soon after entering school, an A D D. younster may find that focusing attention is dif­ ficult. Both the child and the teacher will soon perceive they are different from most of the other children. It will be apparent to both that perfor­ mance is erratic. Problems or tasks solvable one day are a complete mystery the next. While recognizing that a problem exists, the teacher may not know exactly what the problem is. Consequently, parent conferences with the child's teacher may be distur btng. perhaps alarming and often quite unsatisfactory. Sometimes teachers un­ familiar with A D D will at­ tribute the youngster's poor class work to laziness, day dreaming, emotional impair­ ment. stubbomess or mental dullness Usually the problem is described but no helpful remedy is given These childrens self­ esteem almost suffer as they compare themselves to other children, and view themselves tn negative ways \Xhen these academic and self-image pro­ blems continue during the elementary school age years, difficulties usually occur at home as well Living with a medically untreated A D.D. child can be a trying ex­ perience for parent- and sibl­ ings alike Among the traits that commonly have to be dealt w nh by the family are ly­ ing. stealing, sneaking. fighting, self-derogatory remarks, and angry comments towards their siblings. Although A D D. children can be difficult to live with, and although they are often impulsive and destructive, there’s a good side too. These children frequently reveal their kindness, rich imagina­ tion. and creativity in unique ways. Sometimes, just after such a younster has failed to grasp the essentials of a sim­ ple task, or called you a horri­ ble name, the same child may be profusely apologetic or affectionate. Next Week: Advice For Dealing With The Elementary School Child (ages 5-10) With Attention Deficit Disorder. Issue faces Reformed Church An issue facing the Chris­ tian Reformed denomination is whether or not women should hold church office. "Women in Office”, a lecturel discussion series con­ fronting the issue will be held April 9. 16 and 23 (Thursdays) at 7:30 p.m Caledonia High School library. The -xheduled speaker is Mrs Lillian Grissen. associate-editor of "The Banner Grissen will address the position of those who ad­ vocate women holding church office. Group discussion will follow The issue will come before the Synod this June Everyone is welcome to at­ tend the meetings. Gun Lake Family Medicine and After Hours Clinic 12850 Chief Noonday Rd., Wayland, Ml Phone 792-6243 Hours: Mon -Sat. 9 am. to 8 pm, Sun. 10-5 Appointments Taken X Rays Lab John Lemke D.O., Family Practice Gary L. Doublestein, D.O., After Hours Clinic Coordinator Office Manager Audrey Alflen, Professional or Retail Space for Lease Dr. Michael G. David Announces office hours for the PRACTICE of PODIATRY Medical & surgical treatment of the foot Located within the Gun Lake Family Medicine Bldg. 12850 Chief Noonday Rd Wayland at Gun Lake Call 792-6243 for Appointment J. SERINI, D.O. and A. COATES, D.O. Now accepting patients for GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE Stomach, intestine & liver disease Located at 12850 Chief Noonday Rd Fridays (only by appt.) • Ph. 1 800-331 7354 �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / March 26. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST Frank Kaput la and Cathy Burn are planning a May 2 wedding at Holy Family Catholic Church. Best wishes and congratulations' It’s a girl' Jeff and Sue Stewart arc pleased to an nounce the March 16 arrival of Jessica Ann she weighed in at 7 lbs., f)'/i ozs. and she’s adorable That makes George a grandpa again Our sympathy to the family of Ruth McRoberts. 88. who passed away March 14. especially to Mrs. Keith Bcrgy. one of her daughters Tuesday morning Lois Drayton had a lovely brunch for the Top O Morning Cir­ cle. Join us next time A group of Methodist ladies got together for lunch Tues­ day Happy belated 87th bir­ thday to Mildred Finkbeincr Margaret and Lyle Stauffer and George and Althea Atkins enjoyed lunch together last week Many members of Caledonia's Eastern Stars were present at the reception in Lowell for Margaret Mar tin. who is Grand Martha of the Order of Fasten Star of Michigan, and for the Grand Exemplification which was held after the dinner. This was a great time to meet and make new friends and to renew old friendships. It was nice to sec Keith Bowman. Congratulations to Dale and Kandy Suwyn on the arrival of their daughter Congratulations to Romilly E. Graham and Alan L Tellander who have reached the two gallon mark In the process they have given the gift of life to others by donating their blood. Marly s Dawn Gelder and Terry Lee Ploeg were married Feb. 28 at Beaverdam Chris­ tian Reformed Church in Hudsonville. The parents of the bride and groom are Ber nard and Marilyn Gelder of Zeeland and Louis M Ploeg of Caledonia. Our best wishes to the happy couple. Congratulations to Floyd and Hattie celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on March 27. One Great Hour of Sharing will be observed next Sunday . March 29 at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. Plan to attend Richard Soest attended a meeting of the Model A club held at one of the member’s garages They were given tips on how to do body work. A lot of work goes into just one fender. George and Ginntc were Sunday dinner guests at the Richard Soest home. We talk ed about opening the cottage. Wc all enjoyed a ride to Kellogg s Bird Santuary We saw many interesting birds. The bookworm that’s v siting Caledonia Elementary school is getting quite long. It grows by the number of books the 1st. 2nd and 3rd graders have read this month. School's out for spring vaca­ tion next week. The following week Parent Teacher Con ference There will be half days of school Wednesday and Thursday and no school again on Apnl in honor of Good Fnday Bob Gehl and Brent Overholt went to Kalamazoo to visit Mr and Mrs. Bruce VanDyke the weekend of March 14. The same weekend Dorothy Fmkbeiner and Thelma Gehl showed Dixie Jo VanderPol how to play the card game. Argentina Bob Gehl said they saw about 20 deer Sunday evening east of Caledonia Tom Gehl and his friends attended a rock concert in Grand Rapids Sunday. March 15. Teri. Ann and Kim went out to dinner and to a movie. Mr Harold Miller enjoyed visiting friend Ray Wiersma in Florida last week. Congratulations to Frank and Sharon (Jenson) Chase on the arrival of their fourth child, a baby girl named Chenth Ann. bom March 16, weighing 8lbs., 5 ozs. and measuring 19 inches long. She has some Irish blood. Bill White, employed by AT&T has been working in the Fort Lauderdale. FL. His wife. Sharon, flew down to see him last Wednesday stayed with him for a week. Thelma Gehl said when they were visiting son Mike in Tempe. Anz . prepared quail breast that Mike had hunted. She said they were delicious and reminded her of Chicken NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS The Caledonia Parent Cooperative Preschool, Inc. admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, pro­ grams and activities generally ac­ corded or made available to students at the school. It does not discrim­ inate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in adminstration of it’s educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school administered programs. McNuggets. Marian Buer is still at Mary Free Bed. husband Bob is convalesing at a home in Allegan. He is able to come home weekends. Our best w ishes to them both Last Friday night the David Fleischmann family took Jim Gehl to the Sport and R.V. Show in Grand Rapids. Rich took Debbie and Shirley Soest to the Sport and R V. Show Friday after school. They had a good time. Deb caught a brown trout at the trout pond. Rich was disappointed that they didnt' have more fishing boats. Edward and Leona Miller of Fine Lake. Battle Creek, have returned from their winter stay in Florida. Last Friday they drove to Caledonia and stopped in to visit Ed’s sister. Thelma and Jim Gehl. Leona is using a walking cane She needs a hip transplant. They visited their son, Robert Miller in Hastings. Last week Wednesday night Dorothy Finkbeiner. Vai and Ken Howard. Al and Sally Niles and Dixie Jo enjoyed dinner at Jimmy’s Grill. They said it was delicious. The American Legion Thursday night bingo, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. is still going strong. Come and join in the fun. Clair and Barbara Waite at­ tended a Luau at the Masonic Temple in Grand Rapids w ith Aunt Bea last Saturday evening. Barbara. Sue Fleischmann and daughters and Thelma Gehl went shopp­ ing for religious articles and flowers Saturday afternoon in Grand Rapids Tip Finkbeiner brought Jim Gehl some of his famous mouth-watering fudge last Saturday. Here's some good news to pass around John Seif, of Seif and Sons Chevrolet Inc.. Caledonia, has promised the use of a four door car or a van to shuttle the handicapped and senior citizens to and from the park for the 1987 July 4th celebrating in Caledonia Our sincere appreciation for this kind offer. A support group planning the July 4th activ ities meets every third Tuesday at the Caledonia firebarn The next meeting will be April 21. Tuesday , at 7 p.m. Plan to at­ tend We welcome your input Saturday . March 14. David and Marian Finkbeiner. Gary and Mandy Finbeiner and Dixie Jo VanderPol enjoyed dinner at Dorothy Finkbeiner’s home. Sunday night Al and Sally were her dinner guests. A First Penance service was held Saturday at 11 a m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. For a large group of ten-year-old girls and boys. The children presented a skit to their families which was very well done A lovely lunch w ith cake and ice cream dessert was served until 2 p.m. Ralph. Thelma and Jim Gehl drove to Cascade Road on old US 16 to Jimmy s Grill last Saturday night They had a full house and more good food than they could eat Thelma Gehl visited Suzi LaPlante, a friend who is very ill. in Hudsonville last Sun day. While walking Hairy last week I noticed that Connie Robertson had some pretty crocus popping through the snow Hugh and Joan (Annie) Kegerreis. Wilma Jahnke. Dave and Carol Jahnke. Brad ly. Hope and Maxine Keger­ reis and Lester, got together for Sunday dinner at Maxine’s home in Cheshire, near Allegan to celebrate Maxine's birthday. Happy Birthday Maxine The telephone pole between our house and Hugh’s was replaced Monday aftenuxm. But we’re not done yet Now Consumers Power has to come and transfer their line to the new pole then the broken one can be removed. Sesquicentennial/Centennial minus one kicks off March 31 The Caledonia Historical and Genealogical Society in­ vites you to the opening of the annual month long Indian and Pioneer display and demonstrations in the Caledonia Library Communi­ ty Room. At 2 p.m. on Tuesday. March 31. the display and ac- Donations sought for garage sale tivities will begin with the cut ting of the ribbon, a short pro­ gram with historical emphasis on the Caledonia I988 Logo. "All Aboard ”, will follow. Stories about the logo of old will be given and pioneer crafts will be demonstrated Demonstrations will con tinue every Thursday and Saturday during the month of April are: quilting, tatting, crocheting, spinning, weav­ ing, knitting, rugmaking, em­ broidery, hairpin lace, twinn­ ing, basketry and finger weaving. View Indian and Pioneer display during open library hours: March 31 through The Barry County Commis­ sion On Aging’s Hastings Senior Center is planning a "Community Garage Sale’’ for Thursday. May 2I. Funds which are raised during the sale will be utilized by the Center participants for pur­ chasing items to brighten up the Center. Participants are asking the Community for donations of clean, usable items in working condition, to be sold at the sale. Please remember us when you begin your spring cleaning. Volunteers will also be needed to sort and mark items. Anyone who wtuid like to donate items, please bring them to the COA office. 120 N. Michigan m Hastings. Monday through Friday bet­ ween 8 a m and 2 p.m. Those interested in offering volunteer services, call Mars Palkowski at 948-4856. Volunteer assistance will be genuinely appreciated BETTY’S Happy Birthday... JUDY POSTHUMUS Bring tn your ideas and we w/// gladly help you design your own special deck All decking 1$ ponderosa pine Beauty Saion Phone 795-9062 Also Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1V? Mile E of Whitneyille April 30. Tuesday. 2-6 p.m.. Wednesday. 12-8 pm. Thursday. I0 a.m. to 6 p.m. (pioneer demonstrations), Fri­ day. IO a.m to 6 p.m (pioneer demonstrations), Saturday. IO a.m to 6 pm (pioneer demonstrations) If you have something old you would like to display per taining to Caledonia Heritage, please contact Liz Finkbeincr at home 891-8053 or at the Library 891 1502. Messages and phone numbers may be given to Caledonia Cablcvi sion 89I-I366 School classes and groups may tour the displays by appointment. DURKEE LUMBER, INC. ■ura 607) DEPOT STREET. ALTO rwOHE 868-6026 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 26. 1987 I Page 7 Dave Neeson: The Man Behind the Wheels Dove Neeson's Wildlife Taxidermy is his livlihood, but not his main passion in life. by Daiin Clark Dave Neeson says that he has always liked challenges and his lifestyle proves it. Neeson. 39. of 975 S. Nor­ ris Road. Yankee Springs, is an enthusiastic outdoorsman. a self taught taxidermist who operates his own business. Wildlife Taxidermy He is the father of two teenagers, a weekly Wednesday night bowlei of the Middle Villa Inn. and has driven a race cat; for four years He also drives a wheelchair. He is a paraplegic, the lower half of his body is paralyzed. “It’s a challenge.'’ he said. “That's probably why it doesn't bother me nearly as much as it could if I’d let it.” During the summer of 1974. the motorcycle which Neeson was driving was forc­ ed off the road by an oncom­ ing car. While bringing the bike up out of the ditch, he hit a culvert that was overgrown with grass and weeds. “I never saw it.” he said. “I flipped the bike and broke my neck " Following the accident. Neeson spent six months in the hospital and was told that he wouldn't regain the use of his hands “But I got lucky." be said "I got my hands back and so I m trying to do all the things I used to do and a lot of the things that I didn’t." Neeson's main motivations for recovery were his children. Tony, now 16, and Tina. 13. “When I finally realized how close I was to dying, the biggest thing that jerked me back to reality was that I Here Dave Neeson shows one of the fish he s stuffed — Thanks — ...to the Thornapple Kitchen, Guekes Meat Market and Businesses of Middleville for making the Pancake Day a success. almost never saw my kids again." he admitted Neeson's active livestyle is his effort to set an example for his kids, he said. “J guess the main thing is that I just want them to understand that I didn't give up." he said. “Trying to tell them to do something wouldn't be worth a dam if I didn't show them that I had some motivation and could do something." Neeson's daughter said the message has hit home. “He tries to make sure that Tony and 1 don I give up on anything." said Tina Neeson, a seventh grader at Thornap­ ple Kellogg Middle School. “He always encourages us." “The other kids at school are amazed at what he can do." she said. “They think it’s neat. They like to come over and talk to him." Another part of Neeson’s personal plan to maintain a positive mental attitude is keeping busy, and he has so much to do that he’s always late for something, he said. "It would be awful easy to quit." he said. “Everything is so much harder. Sometimes it’ll get you. It’s all attitude." He is never quite satisfied, continually pushing himself to find new things that he can do. “I’ve got a big love for the outdoors." he said. “That's why 1 got back into taxider­ my Originally 1 didn’t think I’d be able to get back out and hunt At that time. I was still finding out what I could do and what 1 couldn’t do. I’m still finding that out by trying new things." Neeson's return to the world of taxidermy was pro­ mpted by a need for therapy. "If I had to just sit and ex­ ercise my hands with a ball, that would be one thing I wouldn’t do." he said I had to get myself interested in something that would keep my hands busy. so I got back into taxidermy ” The business has grown a little bit each year and is busier than orginally ex- BILLIE'S BEAUTY SALON On me Lake" fe5S Sftxe Dme Gw M Call 891*8017 Ope” Days and Evenings By Appointment BILUE RUSSELL, OU NER 25 WS* YH£SME.XATrOfi peered. Neeson sax! “He does excellent work.' said Russ Ruthruff, one of Neeson’s customers. “I'd recommend him to anybody. ..in fact I have recommended him He’s pret­ ty highly spoken of.” But Neesons selfmotivating challenges aren't without risk. He has had to overcome some unexpected consequences resulting from his adventures “It’s just like mushroom hunting in the spring." Neeson said, referring to some of the setbacks that go along with leading an active life. “I’ll go out in the bushes and look for mushrooms, but where the mushrooms grow, it’s so thick and brushy, it’s really a chore getting through it with the wheelchair." he said "Many times I’ve been upside down in that thing. " "But you always try to hurry up and get back in that chair before anybody sees you." he said, laughing out loud. “It makes you feel silly." Flat wheelchair tires are another annoyance that Neeson has had to learn to manage, as well as a frustrating bowling average that’s about half of what it once was. “I used to carry a 167 average and I’ve got a rip roarin’ 83 now and that’s kinda hard to take sometimes." he said sarcastically "I don’t get the speed on my ball that I used to have Sooner or later. I'll figure out what I’m doing wrong " Neeson said that his biggest problem is know rung what he used to be able to do and still trying to accomplish the same things. “Some of the things that us­ ed to be so simple are so hard." he said “It really makes me mad sometimes ” But. despite some added risks. Neeson is still the avid hunter that he was in his childhood days. For example, the wheelchair rolls right out on the ice for winter fishing and a three-wheeler carries him into the woods to hunt. In addition, he got a deer with a bow and arrow for the first time this year, settling for a doe on the next to the last day of the season. He also hunts bear, does a lot of fishing and recently took his family to Wyoming on a hunting trip “We al! got our mule deer and antelope this year." he said One thing he misses most is pheasant hunting, he said "The only thing I can do now as far as pheasant hun­ ting. or partridge, or anything like that, is to sit out there in one spot and have a friend take the dogs and work around me and hope that if anything goes up. it goes my way." he said “It's frustrating to know that I used to get right <Hit there and go through that thick stuff." But Neeson is doing some things now that he didn't do before his accident Since high school. he has been in­ terested in racing cars but didn't have the knowledge needed to put a car together and “make it run right." he said. Continued. ptgtS Thank You — We would sincerely like to thank all those who contributed to the payment of legal fees incur­ red in stopping the “Spot Zoning” of the six lots in our neighborhood. We appreciate the efforts and support of all our neighbors. STATE AND RUSSELL BETTERMENT COMMITTEE �Page 8 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 26. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with THELMA GEHL Vacationing in the West... by Thelma Gehl On Tuesday. March 3. Marcia Gehl chauffeured Ralph. Thelma and Jim Gehl and their friend Myrtle Mc­ Carty to Grand Rapids Inter national Airport to catch a' flight to Phoenix Anz . on Northwest Airlines via Detroit Airport Thelma and Myrtle caught the 7:45 flight to Detroit and on to Phoenix They arrived at 11:50 a m. Phoenix time which is two hours later than our time. Because Jim flew stand-by. they didn't leave Grand Rapids until 4 pm.. arriving at Phoenix at IO p.m. as all other flights were filled Ralph stayed with Jim Son Mike Gehl made two trips to the airport to meet us all. Jim rented a Ford LTD (that we ended up driving 1.6(X) miles), to Mike’s home in Tempe Everyone was ex­ hausted from the day’s events but temperatures were 70-80 degrees Ila Rogers was staying with son Pat ami Joyce Roger’s and family’s home in Glendale, Anz.. about 30 miles away We phoned them all. in­ cluding Mike and picked her up on Wednesday We drove to “Carefree’ for lunch al the Salad Bar Inn on top of a big hill. We enjoyed lunch on the outdixir patio, took pictures with Jim’s new movie camera and drove to Fountain Hills to view the fountain, which un­ fortunately was broken that day. Water would normally shoot up into the air about 560 feet when it was working. We enjoyed ice cream cones and drove back to Mike's home where we had turkey and dressing dinner in the oven. Later we took Ila back home to her son's fami­ ly. We enjoyed her company and spent a short visit with her son’s family. We grocery shopped on the way back to Tempe On Thursday we all left at 8:30 a m. and drove south to Gila Bend and saw the dam and Historical Park and Painted Rock with inscrip­ tions of objects and animals we filmed They were 1.000 years old. Probably inscribed by some Indian tribe. We drove to the southwestern area of Arizona to Yuma and visited the Arizona Territorial Prison State Park, which in the late 18th Century, about 1876 un­ til about 1909 housed men and women criminals. Their names, crimes and pictures of each one was on the wails We viewed the old and the new area of the prison It was quite an experience. I think this would be an education tour for all teenagers, as it was for me at 66 I do believe it would be a lesson in crime. From here, we drove up through the eastern edge of California on Interstate US 95 and 62 east north to the Golden Shores Restaurant for evening dinner, which served good American and Mexican food. Ralph took Myrtle's and my pictures with an Indian statue that appeared to be real We drove back and forth over the London Bridge at Havisue City. At one time the bridge was London. England. It was deteriorating and Havisue Citty bought it and and re­ assembled it with new lumber and concrete. They arc very proud to own the “London Bridge”. The mountains actually looked dark purple about 6:30 p.m. when the mist settled in around the cliffs. Havisue is now 23 years old. We drove to Laughlin. Nevada, rented two rooms at the New Colorado Bell Hotel and went to the Edgewater Casino, gambled until mid­ night and went back to our hotel for a good night's sleep. The accomodations were super. The next morning we had breakfast and were back to the Casino again, we didn't win or lose but had a great time. As we were leaving I realized I missed my spec­ tacles and went back inside and found them at the lost and found. As we left the city we saw the Davis Dam, the Colorado River and Lake Mohave. It Recipe for was about noon. Nevada time. Friday the scenery was beautiful with mountains, tumbleweed and cacti and especially the saguro We left on US 40 south to Kingman and to Williams and then to the South rim of the Grand Canyon. Ariz. The air was quite chilly, but everyday we had the air conditioning cm in the car Mike took pictures with the movie camera. Myr­ tle and I bought Indian necklaces for our families here. The jewelers had their wares stretched out on a blanket display on the rocks. Items such as cat’s eyes. jade, silver, turquoise and quartz all with silver chains. Each artical was made beautifully . We were on the canyon road and back to Flagstaff. The Navajo and Hopi Indians had signs along the way with little stands for selling items, but mostly were closed as it was about 6 p.m. the reserva­ tions were owned by the In­ dians but are maintained by the U.S. Government. The mountains were snow covered W'e stopped on the way to collect some Arizona pine cones and picked pine seed,s under the trees We stopped at Flagstaff in the Sizzler for evening dinner. Ralph went to the car to get his pills and accidently locked the keys inside. Jim noticed he had lost his billfold. The fireman the men talked to in the bathroom opened the car door with a coathanger. They saved our day! One fireman said he does it all the time for folks in trouble. Jim's billfold was on the floor inside the car. thank goodness' We returned to Mike’s home in West Centra area of Tempe at the Rancho Tempe Trailer Park late that night On Saturday we worked around the house and cixiked and went swimming in the heated pool at the park. The jacoozie was too hot to sit in. At night Myrtle beat Mike and I in four games of 23 cards. Mike won one game. On Sunday we had dinner at Mike's home and left at 12:45 to drive through the desert. We saw dust devils - a dust circle raising up in the air that is basically a small tornado. Warm air going up and cold air coming down at the same lime forms a whirlwind of sand we saw picaho pecan trees past Nickerson Farms Restaurant. We saw large bales of cotton in the fields already harvested, and rye, spinach and head lettuce. We went through Tucson where Billowy Clouds threw shadows on the mountain tops, making them look par­ tially black. We went to Tombstone - the old West, and Boothell where Cowboys and girls from the 1800's died and were buried We shopped here and saw the world's largest rosetree, nearly a block wide and long, where the branches creep along a fence overhead. The trunk looks like a huge tree trunk We drove home past the old airplane junkyard where all old planes are sent to lay to rest. We stopped at the same restaurant we did last year. Jack in the Box and enjoyed Fajita Pita, a Mexican and Greek combination in Pita bread. It has lettuce, tomato, hamburger, and celery with glacamola sauce made of avacodos and lemon juice. We visited Our Lady of Guataloupe Catholic Church on the way home. It was beautiful! On Monday we cooked at Mike’s and in the afternoon went back to Fountain Hills. We did some gift shopping at the Fountain Hills stores. This time the fountain was repaired, it was beautiful. Mike said it took the beautiful saguaro cactus 200 years to mature. We played cards again in the evening at Mike’s. Mike won this time. Tuesday we returned by plane to Grand Rapids. Left Mike's at 6:30 a m. and arrived in Grand Rapids at 6 p.m. at night, happy to be home after a lovely vacation. Our son. Larry Gehl met us at the Airport and waited about 3 hours for us to arrive, he got a parking ticket as did many others. The flights were very late arriving. Myrtle was our hostess at the Harvest House for dinner that evening, we were very tired but en­ joyed it all. Afterwards we drove her home and we returned home, tired but happy. New Lottery terminals at Gun Lake Players of Michigan Lottery Daily and Lotto games have an additional retailer located at Gun Lake in Barry County for buying tickets and collec­ ting prizes. Lottery Commissioner Michael J. Carr announced that a sales terminal for these games was installed at Feins Food & Beverage, Shelbyville, Gun Lake. Inspirational TV Viewing Ingredients -Take a generous amount of ieacffihgand seasonZT uiell with the best in Christian music and a dash oFgnter- tainment. Simmer wi+h programs of controversy | ~~ the vuorid news. a pinch or -two of senior adui-t and singles programs,and stir in Bible centered f6d$ shows, along wi+h a bit Of drama to taste. Cooking Directions^ Tune to channel 54 if you. receive over the air <non-cable) or if you. are on cable to=~ 1V i / 36 (MtSKfdOU), 23 tCRLEDOWIfl), Serves One or a crowd. lEE^rogram^uidg write P0 60* 5403, T-K Community Ed reflects on Battle Creek trip The beautiful weather on March 18 played an important role in the enjoyment that 28 community members ex­ perienced while at McCamly Place and Kingman Museum m Battle Creek. Thomapple Kellogg Com­ munity Education sponsors tops to various places and for various reasons and this hap­ pened to be a top for enjoy­ ment and awareness While at the Kingman Museum, the group was treated to three films about wetland wildflowers, spring flowers and the formation of the Great Lakes during the Ice Age Following our program, curators Bob and Jim answered questions as trip members browsed the museum. Members of the group w ho had never been to McCamly Place, found it to be a nice source of eateries and special ty shops. Anyone interested in the trips ind socials that the Mid dleville Community Ed office offers, may call 795-3397 for further information. Spring story program for preschoolers Spring is certainly worth celebrating, and the Kent County Library System in­ vites preschoolers ages three to six to a special spring story program. “Going Quackcrs” Children will enjoy songs, games and stories - and learn how to turn one of grandma's spring-type clothespins into a hilarious duckling finger puppet The programs arc tree Large groups must pre­ register Story time for the Caledonia Branch library is 10:30 a m . April 16. Neeson..man behind the wheels Cont. from page 7 When his girlfriend’s brother offered to build him a car about five years ago. Neeson was more than pleas ed to accept the offer. He has been racing ever since “It’s an awful lot of fun.” Neeson said with a big grin His three race cars are equipped with hand controls. The brake and gas are operated by his left hand and all the steering is done with his right. “Dave is really looking for­ ward to this year and so am I.” said Bill Stanley, who builds and maintains Neeson’s cars. Stanley, who raced with Neeson for the first time last year, is currently building a new car for Neeson, one that will go faster than Neeson has ever gone before, he said. The body of the new car has been built completely from two-inch pipe and has an aluminum body. It will weigh 700 pounds less and will travel four seconds faster than any of Neeson’s previous cars. Stanley said. “How fast can you go and still control the car?” Neeson asked, explaining his theory of racing. “When you throw in a bunch of other guys trying to do the same thing, that adds the excitement and there’s nothing better. ” “There’s a little cash payoff, but you always spend more than you win," he said with a chuckle. “Once in awhile you get lucky and get some trophies," he added, proudly pointing to a full shelf against the wall of his workshop. “They’re not very big. but they’re mine Neeson said that he remembers seeing only one other handicapped racer. Stanley said that he hasn't seen any “The handicap definitely does not get him down one bit.” Stanley said. “It’s an in­ convenience. not a handicap He would race every day if he could “The only disadvantage that I have is sometimes when we get into some tight situa tions. like cars spinning or something. I could use two hands on the wheel a lot better than just one “ Neeson said "Other than (hat. I think as lai as reaction time. I'm as fast or maybe a little faster with my hands than I would be with my feet.” Some tracks won't allow Neeson to race, for insurance reasons. Stanley said, but some local tracks do ask him to come. Neeson said that when he first started racing, people us ed to shy away from him but still watched what he was doing. "But once we started doing gixxJ in racing, a lol of people started coming down and talk ing to us and they're really happy for us." he said. “Il seems like those people always know someone else or have someone in ihcir family that's got a problem, so I guess I’m a little bit of an in­ spiration for them. Maybe that’s just what I'm trying to do.” he said. Stanley said that Neeson has done a lot for the sport of rac­ ing and said that he hopes to open the sport up for more handicappers “My personal g««al is that someone will call and say. how did you set that car upwe’d like to do the same," Stanley said. After the nights races are over, kids usually fl(x:k to Neesons for an autograph, Stanley said Neeson, in turn asks the kids to autograph the back of his car. In addition to the autographs, Neeson’s car is printed with large letters that leave a memorable message. Nothing ventured, nothing gained RF/WKK BROKERS 9790 Cherry Valley 891 9219 Ready to buy a new home or sell your present home9 Ca// LU WARD 795-3723 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml March 26. 1987 i Page 9 Whether you've got a growing young family ... Or are settling down for your golden years... The^Sun trndNews Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia your VITAL LINK to the news and activities of our community Every Thursday the Sun and News keeps you informed of all the important events in the Middleville/Caledonia area, from government to sports, births to deaths, and club news to police reports. The Sun and News is entertaining, too, with columns on local history and news of your neighbors. 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Ml / March 26. 1967 CLASSIFIED ADS Fox, Stickney named to O-K Blue team Two players which helped Middleville to it* best cage season in four years have been named to the 1986 87 O-K Blue all-league team Seniors Doug Fox and Ran­ dy Stickney were named to the 10-man first team while three other Trojans — Ross Sprague. Kurt Henry and Tim Mcsecar were named honorable mention Mid dlevillc compiled an 18-3 mark this year while gaining a league co-championship. PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m. > Joining Stickney and Fox on the first team were Doug Haverdink and Matt Tanis of co-champs Hamilton. Mike Borello and Dan Belstra of Godwin. John Davis erf Lee. Ryan Huber of Comstock Park. Scott Spanstra of Byron Center, and Mike Walker of Caledonia Fox averaged 16 8 point* and 12.4 rebounds while Stickney averaged 9.6 points and 4.3 rebounds. Business Services For Sale EXTERIOR PAINTING: intenor, $25 per room. 15 years experience. Light hauling and basement clean up. Free esti­ mates. Yard work, leaves raked. No job too small. Christian male. 795-9826.__________________ 1976 CUTLASS OLDSMO­ BILE: needs alternator, $250. Phone 795-3663____________ PIONEER POLE BUILD­ Doug Fox Randy Sticknoy ING: “Gambrel Roof Style" 24x32x17 - $5,990.00. 30x40x19 - $7,990.00. 800-292-0615.______________ PIONEER POLE BUILD­ Fighting Scots open track season The Fighting Scot track team opened the 1987 season with an eighth place finish in the 18 team Grand Valley State Invitational held indoors on Friday. March 20 at the ex­ cellent Grand Valley State College facility. The final meet team scores were. Wyoming Park 40. Softball/Baseball registration Just a reminder that registration for Caledonia summer softball/baseball ends March 27. Forms are available in the school office Sparta 34. East Grand Rapids 26. Lowell 26. Holland Chris­ tian 23. Chippewa Hills 20. Hudsonville 18. Caledonia 16. Orchard View 9. Fruitport 9. Hastings 6'A. Godwin 316. Forest Hills Northern 2. Calvin Christian 1*6. Allen­ dale 0. Spring Lake 0. Zeeland 0. and Wayland 0. The Scots best finish of the evening was a second place finish ( I second behind first) by the 3200 meter relay team of John Barstis. Ed Fowler. Jeff Pierce, and Dave Smith Other Scot medal winners were Kirk Graham third in the pole vault. Mark Cherpes fifth in the 3200 run. Dai Wessman League results Bow lerettes Final Standings Monarch 35-21. Hastings City Bank 3316-22W. Village Beauty Nook 32-24. American Redecoration 26'6-29^. Phils Pizzeria 23-33. Seif & Sons 18 38 High Series - D. Skinner 563. J Freeman 546. F. Muller 508. E. Brodock 502, P Miller 495. High (>ames - R Neal 206. D. Skinner 203-201. D Blough 194, P Robbins 193, J. Freeman 192. Earlv Risers Meat Balls 32-12. Pin Pointers 28-16. Yoders 26-18. Happy Strikers 26-18. Our Village General 21-21. Weebles 19-25. Farmetts 17-27, Blind Sandbaggers 11-29. High Games - P Brinks 202. I Yoder 192. L Yoder. W Schult 184. B. Stoufer 169. High Series - W. Schult 458. 1. Yoder 458. P Brinks 441. L. Yoder 436, G Seubring 436. M Bierens 436. ANTECKI’S Income Tax Service 528 Main Caledonia 891-9401 Long Forms $1500 -Mr1—J .. of Chris Lentz, Ryan Berends. Tom Cox. and Paul Burchfield third, and the 1600 relay team of Barstis. Fowler. Pierce and Smith fifth. Trojan junior high wrestlers beat Caledonia 65-21 On March 12. the Thornap­ ple Kellogg Junior High wrestling team defeated Caledonia 65-21. Corey Webster started the meet off with a five point w in. Bill Thompson and Tim Cor­ rigan both lost tight matches but Zach Curths put the Tro­ jans back on the w inning track with a pin Kirk Scheib. Jim Freeman. Rawhn Wood, and Jason Carpenter followed with pins. Vernon DeWitt wrestled well but ended up losing. The remaining matches went the Trojans way. Dave Lehman. Jason Rogers. Brian Appel. Shawn Hayward, and Fred Fox each earned six team points. The Trojans are looking ahead to the OK Blue Con ference tournament March 26 in Kelloggsville. Girls softball sign-up thru March Bowling Wolverine league Caledonia Oil 36-20. Pur dum Construction 35-21. Village Grocery 3316-2216, Phill’s Pizzeria 29-27. Har­ rison True Value Hdw. 2816-2716, Gun Lake Inn 28 28. GAL Remodeling 27'6-28'6, Middleville Tool A Die 2416-31'6. Sav-Mor 20-36, Hastings City Bank 18-38. High Game - M. Flikkeina 225. F Naedele22l. D Hub bard 214. M Kollar 205. High Series - F. Naedele 564. C Purdum 563. M Flik­ kema 535. D Hubbard 535. C. McKeen 524. third in the J.V Mile, the 800 m relay team of Matt Kietzman. Kory Keating. Troy Shane, and Mike Naughton fifth, the J.V. 1600 relay team . ... 1 ...... ........... -,-L;x::------------------- Girls 2nd through eighth grade Summer Softball signup has been extended until the end of March. No signups will be taken after April I. Practice starts the end of May. Games are tenatively set for Monday and Wednesday nights. To register or for more in- formation call Betty Harrburda at 795 9624 or Judy Jackiewicz at 945-9298. There is a $12 registration fee per girl but individual families will not be charged more than $24 if they have more than two children sign­ ing up. Wrestlers travel to Byron Center The Middleville Wrestling Club traveled to Bryon Center last weekend. The 8-and-under medal winners were: 55 lb. Cory Schul. first; 58 lb. Shawn Heise, second; 58 lb. Josh Cnossen. third; 61 lb. Brian Ploeg. first. The medalists for the 9 and 10 age group were: 55 lb. Chad Laplkes. third; 75 lb. Steve Lehman, third; and 110 lb. Joel Appel, first. Derek Gasper was a second place winner at 100 lbs. in the 11 and 12 age group. ING: 30x40x10, one 12’ slider, on 36” entrance door, 1 ’ boxed cave overhang, 454 2x6 truss, 1/2" white styrene foam roof insulation. Premium textured woodgrain steel siding. 9 colors in roofing, siding and trim. $5,390.00. Includes fast erec­ tion. 800-292-0679._________ HUSKY BUILDINGS: for garages, storage and shops. 24x40x8 « $3,790.00. Complete labor and material. Normal 3 day construction. 800-292-0615. Real Estate FOR SALE: 20 acres woods, 4 miles west of Hastings on Heath Rd.. Will consider land contract Phone 945-3755 after 3:00pm Miscellaneous VISIT BLANCO FURNI­ TURE in Shelbyville’s newly remodeled showroom, including 20,000 sq. ft. of beautiful furni ture for every room and every decor. 672-5115 WANTED: Carpenter work, free estimates, call 795-7290 WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Wanted WANTED: three bedroom house or apartment in the Middleville-Caledonia school district will pay $400 a month rent Please call 891-1286 WANTED: two spring female kittens, 1 grey, part Persian & 1 white, part Persian. Phone after 5pm. 891-9374. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Official Board Minutes Sun & News Classifieds! /Or — MARCH 9 1987 — The regular meeting of the Thornapple Township Board was held March 9 1987 Supervisor Boysen coiled the meeting to order a* 7 10P.M. Present Boysen Getty Eaton Kenyon. Absent Rock Others Present Jackson Rood residents Don Kosba< Bob Ken yon The minutes of the lost regular meeting were approved os read Printed bills in the amount of $19 002 64 were approved upon motion by Getty supported by Eo’on Yeos Boysen Getty Eaton Kenyon Absent Rock Monon carried The Treasurer s report was re­ viewed and placed on file The Supervisor reported that he has not heard from the Durscon lake Association or Progressive Engmeer.ng regarding the Duncan lake study Petitions and letters were rood from Jackson Rood -esidents both for and ogoins* nord Surfacing Jackson. Road Following a lengthy dtscussext the reudenn were ad vised tho» the Board would dis­ cuss this further at the next reg uiar mee’.ng with a decision to be mode m the near future Rock entered the meeting at 8 I0P M Sealed bids for cemetery sexton were opened and recorded as follows E & C Holliwell $27.000 00 '> Holhfox Landscop ing $8 400.00 Edward Solomen $21 600 00 Rons Lawncore • $12 000 00 and Dan s Place (Dan Kosborj $15 600 00 The bids were discussed and it was de ended that the Supervisor and Clerk would interview the three lowest bidders on March 16th with a special meeting to be held on March 19th to award ’he b>d A letter from the SALT Com­ mittee was read and tabled for further information A letter from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department was read requesting a letter of support to develop a Household Hazardous Waste Pro gram Getty moved that a letter of support be sen* supported by Rock Yeos all Motion carried Fire Chief Kenyon presented this annual report and asked that the Board review it prior io the annual meeting He also advised the Board of the prices obtained for rubber floor mats lor the Station He was advised to order rhe necessary mats With no further business op peering the meeting was ad journed at 10 40 P M Donna Kenyon Clerk (3 26. S3Q I FI du COUCHES, TABLES, chairs, excellent condition. 795-9849 For Rent APARTMENT FOR ONE for rem in Middleville, newly remodeled efficiency, fully furn ished by the day, weekend or week. Call 795-7027 ______ BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Ijike. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. For Sale Automotive 1981 OMNI: 4 door, am/fm, automatic, clean, very little rust new tires, excellent condition, $1,100. 795 7616 between 4pm and 8pm SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Lonny I. Kienutske ond Suianne I Kienutske husband and wife Io Security National Bank of Battle Creek now known as Comerica Battle Creek Mort gagee dated June I 1979 and recorded on June 7 1979. in liber 24). on page 546 Barry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed Io he due at the dote hereof the sum of Eighteen Thousand. Six Hun dred Ninety Three and 18 100 Dollars ($18 693 18) including in terest at 12.0% per annum Under the power of sole con foined in said mortgage and the statute tn such cose mode ond provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore closed by a sale of the morfgog ed premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Michigan at 11 00 o'clock a m on Friday. May I, 1987 Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville. Barry Coun ty. Michigan, and are described as: The South 99 feet of Lol 11 of R B Gregg » Addition to the Village of Nashville, according Io the Plat thereof recorded in Liber I of Plots on page 13 in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sole. Doted March 19. 1987 Comerica Bank Battle Creek. Mortgagee SEYBURN SMITH BESS HOWARD KAHN AND HARNISCH P C By GeraldB Alt (P3O24I) 2000 Town Center. Suite 1500 Southfield. Ml 48075 (313)353 7620 (4 16) GRAPHIC communications OF WEST MICHIGAN, INC. Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE - 795-7625 124 East Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 KEITH BEAGV - HOAM CASKEY DOW SCHWAATZ - LARRY LEWIS FUEl0tL GAS DtESEL EARM INDUSTRY Coftt/MUZL /7) Ont. »2M CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA Ml 4831* ®16) 891-8198 Feeiunng Amoco Premier D*se> SELF-SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 26. 1987 / Page 11 Family Fun Days at Caledonia rings in the spring season Children enjoy themselves at the fun and fast-paced squirt gun activity. Mrs. Debbie Trent, the school's art teacher, paints a tattoo on Nelhe DeWitt. It was a perfect first doy of spring for a wagon ride by Jean Soest The first day of spring was celebrated at Caledonia Elementary School with a large crowd turning out for the Second Annual Family Fun Day from II a m. to 3 p.m. Weeks of preparation went into staging the event that was sponsored by the school’s Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) There were games and prizes for all ages and a first prize offering of a chartered fishing trip for the winner of the raffle* Horse drawn wagon rides, clowns with balloons, an ice cream sundae shop and radar baseball were only some of the main attractions. Each room held a special activity. There were five games especially geared for children in third grade and under a duck pond, saggybaggy elephant, buried treasure, bean bag toss and a lollifKvp tree booth. At the bean bag toss, the children received tickets equal to the number of bean bags they tossed in the holes of a clown The buried treasure was a box filled with sawdust and bingo chips. The object of the game was to stick an arm in a hole and dig for a chip. This was easier said then done for many of the participants. At the elephant booth youngsters put a ticket in the elephant's trunk, the elephant ate the ticket and then gave the children a bag of goodies. Not only did youngsters get a sucker at the lollipop tree, they also received a prize coinciding with the colorcoded sticks. There was a wading pool at the duck pond that was full of floating ducks with numbered undersides. A prize or star ticket was rewarded to the children who picked a numbered duck. The star tickets were earned at various games and brought to the prize room where they were cashed in for a variety of prizes, depending on the number of tickets. For exam­ ple. three tickets bought a can­ dy bar and 30 tickets bought a piece of pop art. The room was packed with children anxiously awaiting their chance to buy a prize And once they had a prize in hand, they would proudly show their treasures to friends and family. Popular prize items were lighted antenna headgear, star shaped sunglasses, arrow headgear, spring bracelets and much more. The sight of moms and dads wearing the oversized sunglasses or ar­ rows brought smiles and gig­ gles from their children. Other activities for all ages included a bottle ring toss, tic tac toss, animal walk, spinner, squirt gun race, a spot a prize boot, a hole in one game (similar to miniature golf but there was only one hole to shoot at), a poster ring toss, softball toss, football throw, a hockey shoot, and a tattoo room. At the animal walk, the children stood on numbered foot prints and walked around in a circle. When the music slopped, numbers were drawn for a stuffed toy. In the spin art room a piece of poster board was placed on a spinning frame. The children dropped paint on the board, one drop at a time until a piece of art was created. The art work was then glued to a frame There was always a con­ tinuous line of children waiting to get a tattoo painted on them. And nearly every child seen tn the halls was wearing at least one tattoo. The radar baseball activity drew crowds of spectators Young and old alike tried their hand at the game. After throwing a ball at the net. a radar gun limed the velocity of the throw Children reveled m the squin gun race The game called for three players of similar size to squin golf balls that in rum rolled down a track to a bucket The player whose hall entered the bucket first won four star tickets. The other players received one star ticket each for their efforts. The standard attraction and an old favorite of all was the horse drawn wagon rides. There was alwavs a long line Shannon Dykstra feeds the saggy elephant a ticket in exchange for a boa of goodies. for the ten-minute ride. No one seemed to mind the wait in the sunshine of a warm first day of spring. No one went home hungry either. For only two tickets, you could build your own ice cream sundae at the sundae shoppe. And the bake sale was sold out by 2 p.m. Lunch con­ sisted of barbecues, hot dogs, chips and pop, all reasonably priced. A number of different prizes were awarded during the 2:30 p.m. raffle held in the gymnasium. Many people said they are already kxiking forward to next year’s fun day. Caledonia Elementary LUNCH MENU Thursday, March 26 Potatoes/gravy/mcat, roll, green beans, jello, milk. Friday, March 27 Cheeseburger, pickles, chips, graham cracker, cookie, milk. AUCTION SALE LOCATED: Four miles south of Alto on M-50 to 92nd Street junction, then a mile and a quarter west; or north of Freeport to M-50, then three and three-quarters miles west; or east of Caledonia to Whitneyville Avenue, then a mile north, then east on 92nd. Friday, March 27,1987 am Minn-Moline M-S diesel, P/S, 3 pt. Brillion cultipecker Cement mixer Gehl No. 65 Mix Ail with magnet, flo-tires Flex auger with motor J.D Kilrfer disk New Holland Model 1030 bole pickup wagon, I.N.C. parallel rake Gravity box hydraulic PTO, 70 bale capacity I N C. 13 hole grain drill Hog feeders John Deere 40' bale elevator PTO Imco scraper Hade, 3 pt. John Deere M John Deere 4-row 495A planter with goody John Deere B, power trol spreader PTO boxes Brillion 20' transport drug Oliver 4x14 trio Massey Ferguson No. 124 bey baler bottom plows New Idea 100 eel. liquid Calhoun 2-tofl fertiliier spreader manure spreader 50' auger 4" with Continental 60 engine with PTO H bp. motor New Idea No. 279 Cut Dt turner New Idea 2 row No. 314 picker New Idea 2 row No. 314 picker Two wagons with gravity boxes * No smell items Sth wheel 20' trailer tri axle Jobn Deere 3x14 trip plows, 3 pt. • BALED HAY• TERMS: Cash Sale Day! * Approximately 3,000 regular bolas - be on time! Checks with proper ID * Nothing removed until settled for sole doy * Not responsible for Occidents sole day FRED TABBERER, owner Phone Alto 616-868-6776 AUCTIONEER — J.D. HELMAN • Carson City • 517-584-3482 Coll or write for your auction CLERK and CASHIER - WILBUR LIVINGSTON �Page 12 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 26. 1987 Middleville Brownies tour museum Brownie Leaders Margaret Ignatoski and Nancy Frost took troops No 788 and troops 333 to the Grand Rapids Public Museum on March 14 to vie* the Giri Scout Display commemorating the 75th year of scouting The troops left the Middle School parking lot at approximately 9:30 a m. and returned to the school at 3 30 p.m. The Leaders. with the help of moms and three Junior Girl Scouts, walked the two troops of Brownies through the Girls Scout Display and the rest of the museum. The group had sack lunch about 11:30 p.m. At 1:30 p m a Brownie troop from Holland demonstrated how to make braclcts. The girls visited the fire department. drug store and general store in the old Village. Guides provided background information on how shops operated in the olden days Troop 788 is made up of first graders that meet on Tuesdays after school at West Elementary . Troop 333 con­ sists of second graders that meet after school on Tuesday at McFall Elementary. The second graders paired up with the first graders and used the buddy system throughout the day. with the Leaders and moms supervising There were 15 Brownies, three Juniors Girls Scouts and five moms attending this outing. The leaders want to thank the moms who drove and helped with the supervis­ ing while at the museum The leaders are pleased that Library vacation hours told Spring vacation hours at Thornapplc Kellogg School and Community Library from March 30 to April 3 will be; 9 Kadau-Parrish engagement told Julie Ann Kadau and William Kenneth Parrish Jr., arc planning an April 4 wed­ ding in Gainsvillc. FL. Parents of the couple arc John and Sharon Kadau of Caledonia and William Ken ncth Sr and Virginia Parrish of Bonifay. Fl. Julie is a 1983 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and attended Santa Fe Community College in Gainsvillc. FL Ken attended the University of Florida. am to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday. the girls were so well behaved at the museum Thanks to Troop 788. Pen­ ns Ignatoski. and sisters Hilary and Kelly. Becky Worth. Brooke Mulder. Carmen Risk and Sister Sabrina. Sara Burks. Laura Dodd. Tammy Cargill and Sandy and Shelly. Anne Marie Hart, and Alison Aten. Thanks also to Troop 333, Mary Hesseltine and sister Robin Hesseltine. Amanda Stutzman. Dawn Hansford. Tany Richer. Brenda Frost and Pamela Jamison. Thanks to moms who drove: Janet Hesseltine. Kathy Hansfor. Co-leader of Troop 333. Joann Jamison. Boarb Risk and Leader Margaret Ignatowski. BOWLING SCORES Thursday Night Classic Mar Poss 30-14. Brog's 29-15. Task 28-16. Simpson Industries 26%-17*6. Doug's Auto Service 26%-l7%. Garbow Real Estate 26-18. Seif & Sons Chevrolet 24%-l9%. Robertson Plumbing & Htng. 23%-2O%. Gavin Chevrolet 22-22. Good Pal Farms 22-22. Northern Equipment 20'6-23%. Cascade Home Improvement 18-26. Bender's Service 17-27. Geukes’ Market 14-30. Middle Villa 13-31. Thornapplc Kitchen 10'4-33%. High Series - B Boyle 667. R Beyer 592. S Evans 586. C. Fcathcrlv 576. B Getty 564 High Games - J Hooper 238. B Boyle 233. S Evans 232. R Bever 224. R Palmer 221 Members of the 1987 Caledonia F.F.A Ag Forum team ore (back row from left) Jim Good, Mark Geerligs, Chris McCann, (front row from left) Sharon Post and Wilbur Welton. Caledonia FFA teams are competing at state level Members of the Caledonia Future Farmers of America (F.F.A.) chapter arc com­ peting today in the state finals of the Michigan Association of leadership contests. The Agricultural Forum team consisting of chairman Jim Good, and members Mark Geerligs. Sharon Post. Wilbur Welton and Chris Mc­ Cann will be conducting a discussion panel on the role of exports in American agriculture today They won first in regional leadership contests on Feb 26 at Lowell in order to qualify for the state finals. Also w inning regional* and qualifying for state compel i lion were Melissa Potter and Phillip Bowman, the Caledonia Demonstration team Their demonstration. ‘Keeping Livestock Healthy ", covers over 30 veterinary skills and pro­ cedures used in livestock production. State FFA leadership con test finals are held during the three-day State F.F.A. Con vention on the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing. Results on all con tests will be announced during the morning and aftcnxnm sessions on Friday Placing second at regional contests and alternate to the state contests were the Parliamentary Procedure team of Matt Brown. Scott Rit tenger. Doug Curtis. Mike Stephens. Mike Erffmeyer. and Doug Timmers Placing second in the Greenhand Con duct of Meetings contest were Ken Douglas. Dawn Jones. Tina Lovett. Emily Oaks, April 5k hut. George Barlow, and Tom Greenfield. Also placing second in the Greenhand Public Speaking contest was Matt Shane Chad Alverson placed third in the Job Interview contest. KM Melissa Potter and Phillip Bowman, members of the Caledonia Demonstration team, hold a trophy they won after winning the regionals and qualifying for the state competition. Caledonia man named MMPA district director Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) delegates in four districts have announced results of elections for district director Jerry Good of Caledonia, MMPA District 2, was re­ elected to a threeyear term. Terms of the board members began at the annual state delegate meeting March 21 in East Lansing MMPA, founded in 1916, is a milk marketing cooperative owned and con trolled by 4,500 dairy farmers Cipponeri on Dean’s List Paul J Cipponeri of 8200 Crane Road, Middleville, has been named to the Dean's List at Point Park College. Pitt sburg, PA for the fall 1986 semester. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-04-02.pdf c8b39f219bfe65329419489d622fd77c PDF Text Text C-6 HA5HNGS PUBLIC LIBRARY Hastings Public Library 121 S. CHURCH STREET Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 117th Year'Twenty Cents Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 13 - April 2. 1987 Recount planned on special bond election by Kathleen J. Oresik The results of the the March 23 Thornapple Kellogg School special bond election have been challenged An official recount of the votes cast in precinct one in Middleville is scheduled for I pm. Friday at the Barry County Clerk's office Mkidlevillc residents Nor man and Charlene Bird of 4900 Robertson Rd filed a re­ quest March 26 with the coun­ ty clerk to have the votes recounted Charlene Bird said they fil­ ed the request because it was a paper ballot vote and they felt an error in calculations may have been made She said that the bond issue passed by a slim margin of voters in precinct one By a vote of 782-746. voters in the school district approved a $4 5 million con­ struction project for a new 17-classroom elementary school, an eight-classroom ad diton to the McFall building and needed playground facilrtes. storage space, of­ fices and other improvements Voters in the Freeport precinct turned down the pro­ posal by a vote of 139-57 Charlene said she hopes that the recount will show that there were more people against the proposal. She add cd that she has relatives in the Freeport precinct who are also questioning the results. Bird says she feels there is no need for a new school “Ten years ago there were 2.077 students enrolled at the school. The school didn't re­ quest additional rooms or say they were overcrowded then Since then, enrollment drop­ ped to 1.839 one year, but slowly increased until now. when they (the schools) are predicting an enrollment of 2.000 students next year." she said She said she found out that there is a preschool held in the high school four days a week. She feels there is sufficient room in the middle school and high school to house the students. “Why not shift the fifth grades to the middle school and the eighth grades to the high school?" she said. She said the increased cur­ riculum (computer classes, etc .) may be the reason for the shortage of classrooms. She said she feels the McFall school is overcrowded and said that she's not against ad­ ding on to McFall That would make everyone happy without the taxpayers taking on such a heavy burden, she said. She said she felt that the construction of a new school would force the schools to levy more millage for maintenance and staffing. "The bond issue is totally unfair to the public. They (the school) didn't want an answer to the overcrowding, they just wanted a new school. I just don't feel they looked at all the alternatives." she said. The portables could have been used for storage, libraries and special classes, she said. Then the students could have been housed within the main buildings, she said. Charlene said that she can't see how there can be a predicted increase of residents to the school district since there isn't adequate housing available. She said she has received calls from realtors asking if they would like to sell their house. She said she felt the predicted increase of move­ ins would only come in the form of a turn over and that there was no way of predic­ ting that the move-ins would only affect the elementary schools. Jan Siebsma. chairperson of the expansion committee formed last summer to ex­ plore the problem of over­ crowding and come up with a solution, said the committee's 15-page report is available to anyone who wants one. "We thoroughly studied the enrollment projections, the economic growth of the area, the number of building per­ mits that have been issued and the areas already platted for development. We publicly advertised our meetings." she said. Siebsma said the committee investigated all possible alternatives We looked at the possibili­ ty of reopening the Freeport school as a public school and the addition of more por tables Every avenue was thoroughly investigated before our recommendation was made." she sand. Siebsma said copies of the committees report arc available and can be obtained by calling her or the school's administration building Superintendent Gerald Page said that priority has been given to the addition to the McFall building Construe (ion is slated to begin in July or August and he completed by sometime next winter, he said. The new construction is ex­ pected to be completed by 1989. Page said New TK superintendent brings experience to his new assignment Steve Garrett, recently ap­ pointed to replace Thornapple Kellogg School Superinten­ dent Gerald Page who is retir­ ing from the position June 30. is no stranger to the respon­ sibilities and duties involved with the position. Garrett. 50. is superintenent of DeWitt Schools, a school system similar in size to that of Thornapple Kellogg Schixils. a position he has held for the last seven years. Prior to his becoming superintendent at DeWitt. Garrett was superintendent of Coleman Community Schools in the Midland area for nine years. Before accepting the posi­ tion at DeWitt, he was assis­ tant superintendent and junior high school principal at Col­ umbia Schools in Brooklyn, which is near Jackson, for five years. He began his teaching career in the Hastings school system in I960, where he was employeed for six years. He taught high school social science, history and geography and seventh grade social studies. He was also the assistant director of Christian educa­ tion at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings and was active in the Hastings Jaycees. He taught general math to high school and eighth grade students at Delton schools for one year before deciding to return to the Hastings, where he remained until 1967, leav­ ing for the assistant superintendent position in Brooklyn. He was also a member of the Brooklyn Kiwanis. Garrett earned his bachelor of arts and science degrees and a master of arts in secon­ dary administration at Western Michigan Universi­ ty. He holds an educational specialist degree in school ad- Continued, page 5 Munjoy injured in Main Street mishap by Kathleen .1. Oresik Harold "Stubby" Munjoy. 31, of 304 West Main Street. Middleville, sustained minor injuries in an accident that oc­ curred across the street from his honx* at approximately 3:50 p.m. Friday. Middleville Police report that Munjoy had just been dropped off by a friend on the south side of Mam Street near The dent on the side front panel of the truck indicates where Harold Stubby" Munjoy was struck while attempting to cross Mom Street Friday afternoon. Mike Kelley’s Garage when he walked around the front of his friend's truck and onto Main Street in the path of an eastbound truck. Munjoy was taken to But­ terworth Hospital by the Mid­ dleville Ambulance Service where he was treated for a broken nose and minor in­ juries and released later that day. The driver of the truck. Hanz Henry Davis. 31. of Charlevoix, was ticketed for improperly passing the slop­ ped truck on a double yellow line, police say The accident left an impres­ sion m the front side panel on the passenger side of Davis’ truck, where Munjoy was struck Police Chief Boyd Cam said Davis was in town visiting his family Stubby's mother. Mrs. Blanche Munjoy. said he has received many cards and phone calls from wellwishers. Robert Dykstra Jerry Lucas Contractors switched in Prong case by Mary Warner Dutton cement contractor Jerry Lucas says accused murderer Keith Prong called him the same day two elderly sisters turned up missing, ask ing him to backfill around the basement where the sisters were ultimately discovered buried. Middleville excavator Robert Dykstra says he was Murder suspect Keith Prong leaves Barry Coun­ ty District Court on Tuesday. supposed to backfill around the basement, not Lucas Lucas and Dykstra testified Tuesday during a preliminary exam hiring held to determine if there is enough evidence to bind Prong over for trial. Prong. 34, of 617 W Madison, Hastings, is charged with the murder of sisters Mary L Moynahan. 78, of Hastings and Dorothy B Perkins. 70. of Haslett The sisters were first publicly reported missing from Moynahan s home south of Hastings March 2. and found buried March 10 on property north of Middleville where Prong was constructing a home. The building had only pro­ gressed as far as pouring the foundation walls when the women's bodies were discovered just outside the basement \ south facade. They had apparently been buried in a shallow grave, police said, which was then covered up with backfilling done by Lucas. In an interview prior to Tuesday's preliminary exam. Continued, page 5 �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 2. 1987 Baragar of Virginia Beach, flew m for the week Kelly will be moving to California soon where he will be an in­ structor for Top Gun Mrs Dorothy Bonneville's weekend guests were her son and daughter-in-law. Jerry and Dons Bonneville of Or­ chard Lake EAST SIDE Mrs Shirley Howell spent Monday and Tuesday at the with MARILYN McWHINNEY home of her daughter. Stephanie and Ron Kinney and family of Grand Rapids. Thursday. Mrs Brown and Wednesday afternoon. her sister-in-law. Lucille Lucille Getty, her daughter Finkbeiner. went out to lunch. Colleen Cox and her grand­ Last Sunday Miss Thelma daughter Carrie Nicolai, call­ Carl was a guest of her ed on Lucille's grand­ nephew, the Calvin Carls of daughter. Lynne Kyser, and Grand Rapids Then they at­ new daughter at the hospital. A* some of you already tended a youth church service Stacey Lynne Kyser was bom with her grandnephew, the March 23 at Butterworth know, this is my last column I have found (much to my Douglas Carls of Grand Hospital and weighted 8 lbs. 2 dismay!| that I cannot do Rapids. Their daughter. ozs. She is Lucille's seventh everything that ! would like to Angie, was in the program. great-grandchild. do. I am working outside of Frida). Miss Carl took llah Mr and Mrs. Wilbur Purthe home now and trying to Bowen of Kalamazoo out for dum's guests. Saturday raise a family and that's about dinner to celebrate llah's bir­ through Tuesday , were their all I can handle I have truly thday Thursday. Miss Carl daughter and son-in-law. Bon­ enjoyed talking with you each and Mrs. Ethel Haywood at­ nie and Dick Heizler of week and getting to know tended the funeral of Mr. Wisconsin. Their other guests you Maybe now some of you Bruce McIntyre. that Saturday were their Last Tuesday evening. Mrs. daughter. Phyllis, Al. Shan­ will find an excuse to call me. just to chat. Thank you for the Ethel Haywood attended the non and Nicole Peters of patience you have shown me. 37th wedding anniversary Lansing party for her sister and I will miss you all Max and Jackie Bedford’s Last Saturday. Mrs. Gladys brother-in-law. Nellie and Friday evening guests were Fred Stamm of Hastings. The Smith was a guest of her Pete and Barb Bedford and granddaughter, Linda and other guests were the ladies' Bob and Carol Engerson. Blake Landon and family of sisters. Opal and Gerald Sif- They all went to see the house Saranac The other guests ton of Woodland and Clare that Melinda Bedford and her were Mrs. Smith's great- and Mane Brady of Climax, fiance Fred Brown are granddaughter Angela and and their brother. Nelson and building John. Joan. Becky. Donald Bignall and daughter Bobbie Brady of Hastings Julie and Stephen Shear spent Thursday. Mrs. Haywood and this weekend visiting friends Lisa Marie of Belding Sharon and Ken Mrs Leona McGee called on in Indiana This Sunday even­ Schondelmayer’s Thursday Leona's sister. Catherine ing. John will be singing at the evening dinner guests were Cisler. who is not well. Ethel evening semes at the Im­ her mother. Dons Apsey and spent this weekend at Nellie manuel Christian Reformed and Fred's friend Louie Thompson. Church at Hudsonville Bob and Marge Wheeler Mickey Loew spent this Last Saturday. Jim. Marcie, weekend at the home of his returned home Monday night Renee and Jimmy Robertson after spending two weeks with grandparents. Lloyd and attended a rabbit show at her aunt. Gladys and Bob Michigan State University. Shirley Frey of Cloverdale Last Sunday Mrs. Eunice Beatty, at Anna Mana Island, They went on a tour of the Brown and her brother. Bob Fla. State Capital and afterwards and Martha Crofoot and her called on Phyllis. Al. Shannon sister. Ruth Wobma, were Glen and Leone Dean are and Nicole Peters. Friday guests of Eunice’s niece. pleased to announce the birth night. Renee had a slumber Becky and Don Good of Mar­ of a new great-granddaughter. party to celebrate her 12th shall. They all went to the Patricia Kim Baragar, bom birthday. Fredonia Grange Pancake March 22. Proud parents are Wednesday after school. Lunch where they saw their Kurt and Kim Baragar of Janine had 10 friends over to sister, Helen and Athol Grand Rapids. Wednesday help her celebrate her seventh Hazen, and many other family afternoon, Leone and her birthday. Sunday we members and friends. daughter, Carol Smalley of celebrated with Bruce’s They called on niece Mary Plainwell, went to Grand parents. Gordon, Lois and Ellen Sleeper and then went Rapids shopping. Their guests Cheryl McWhinney Katie back to Becky and Don's for for dinner that evening were and Janine spent Monday the remainder of the day Or- their daughters. Carol through Wednesday with my pha Jensen called on Mrs. Smalley and Pat Baragar. The folks, Lyle and Katie Bristol Brown one day last week Deans' grandson, Kelly of Hastings. NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS Thanks... and farewell! Adult prom night set for May 2 The Thornapple-Kellogg Band Support Network has announced that it will be hosting a prom night for adults May 2. The evening will be filled with dance music from the 40’s through the 70’s. There will be door prizes and surprises that will make the prom a night to remember This w ill be a dress up occa­ sion, so if you have your prom dress from yesteryear, feel free to wear it. Students from the TK Mar­ MkMv ching Band will be serving punch, coffee and appetizers during the festivities The prom will be held at the TK Middle School gym and will begin at 8 p.m. The cost per couple is $15 with the pro­ ceeds going to the marching hand trip fund for the band's tnp to Florida. Tickets may be purchased from Lon Lefanty at the State Farm Insurance building. Pharmacv Care. Hair We Are. or by calling 795-7462 Tickets are limited so make your reservation early USFS MHW P.O. Box BI Phone 795-3345 HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 The Sun and Nates was founded in 1870 and is pub hshed vtreekly on Thursdays Second class postage is paid at Middleville, Michigan 49333. Member of Michigan Press Association SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Counties Published by... The Hastings Banner, Inc. $8.00 $10.00 CALEDONIA SCHOOL NEWS: Kindergarten registration scheduled for April Each elementary school will hold kindergarten registration meetings during the month of Apnl for parents of children who will be five years of age or older on December 1. Registration will be held at Caledonia Elementary on April 20. at 7 p.m.. phone 891-8181: Dutton Elementary on April 13 at 6:30 p.m.. phone 698-8982 and at Kettle Lake Elementary on April 13 at 7 p.m.. phone 868-6113. At each meeting, parents will have an opportunity to meet the kindergarten staff and hear a presentation of the kindergarten programs available within the district. A Elementary art show set Art work completed by students during art instruction with Mrs. Trent, district elementary art teacher, will be on display during spring Parent-Teacher Conferences. Community members are welcome to visit the schools and see firsthand the students' many artistic achievements. Cox takes 5th in Business Olympics Four top business students were selected by the business department to represent Caledonia High School on Saturday. March 7, at the an­ nual Business Olympics held at Argubright Business Col­ lege in Battle Creek. This was the first time that students from Caledonia have par­ ticipated in the Business Olympics. Students representing Caledonia were Tom Cox, Typing I; Kim Leatherman, Business English and Business Machines; Andrea Maines, Typing II; and Amy Senneker. Spelling. There were 45-75 students participating in each contest and Caledonia is proud of Tom Cox who placed 5th. NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN There's not much news this week Many of you must be away for spnng break Saturday afternoon the Shermans attended their niece's wedding in Bryon Center Their daughter and family called to say they had been in a car accident and totaled their car Fortunately no one was hurt. Bobby and Dick Smith are going with several people from Bryon Center and Mid­ dles like on a Teacher and Employee cruise from Miami Dons Brog and Betty Ven­ ton went to the VFW Fish Fry in Wayland last Friday. Dons said it was real good. Rose and Ken Morgan went to the bowling tournament in Grand Rapids this weekend Greta Greiner said her grandson Matt placed third in the National Wildlife art con­ test. Greta said she wants to have the poster framed. She thought she did such a good job Mae and Rollo Bowerman went to visit her sister and hubby. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Palmer. Sunday afternoon. Louise Corson Pierce stop­ Kent County nurse will be available to review health re­ quirement that must be met for children to enter school Detailed information regar­ ding the screening process will be provided and parents will be able to reserve a screening appointment at that time. Screening is scheduled for the week of May 4-8. It is necessary for all children entering Caledonia kindergarten programs to par­ ticipate in the spring registra­ tion. To begin the process, parents should contact the elementary school nearest their home. Two seats open on the school board Two four year board terms will be voted on at the Annual Caledonia Community Schools Board of Education Election to be held on Mon­ day. June 8. Candidates interested in running for the Caledonia Board of Education must, ac­ cording to the State of Michigan Code of 1976. file petitions with the Secretary of the Board at 203 E Main Street. Caledonia. Ml by 4 p m. Monday. April 6. Peti lions may be obtained at the Board of Education offices at 203 E. Main Street. Caledonia. Monday through Friday between 8 a m. and 3:30 p.m. Summer-time classes set Apple aides Once again Caledonia Com­ recognized munity Education will be of­ fering some exciting summer time classes for the children of Caledonia. Remedial Reading and Remedial Math will be of­ fered for the students who need extra help Also on the agenda will be computers, soccer, leathercraft, models, puppetry, pom pom animals, country painting, tin punch, woodcrafts, plastic painting, stenciling. Indians and nature and dinasaurs. Classes will be held for four weeks beginning on June 15. Registration forms will be sent home with students the first week of May. Call 891-8117 for more information. Parent Co-op preschool open house The Caledonia Parent Cooperative Preschool will be having an open house on Wednesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to learn about the co-op program and meet the teachers Parents and children are welcome to tour the facilities and have their questions answered by the preschool members. For more informa­ tion or to enroll for next year call Judy at 891-8645 ped to visit Edna Steeby, Sunday. Neva and Andy Aickm took Gene and Velma Glass out for supper Saturday night. They had just come back from a two week trip in Hawaii. Johnny and Cay cleaned out the garden. Johnny started to rototill and Cay finished it up. I was out pruning pussywillow bushes Last Saturday. Ella Fisher and Virginia Root were in formed that a limosine would pick them up for a 80th birth­ day party W'hen the driver came, a slight change had been made Instead, he drove a restored beautiful 1937 Chevrolet They were taken for a nice ride which ended at Rex and Christine Schaad's home where a well-planned party was enjoyed. Virginia called me io tell me about it. She is such a special person and she has a super family. 1 can see why her family would want to give her a wonderful and unique gift. Families are a parent's reward. They are really what living is all about. by Andrew Mann Apple aide-computer volunteers were recently recognized for their volunteer hours in the schools. Special lapel pins with the Apple logo were awarded to volunteers donating 25 or more hours to our district. Apple aides recognized were: Caledonia Linda Baker. Sarah Benham. Marilou Bon chor. and Sally Doane. Kettle Lake-Donna TenHavc. and Barb Waite. Dutton Mary Merritt. Jr High Doris Abraham Linda Baker from Caledonia Elementary and Donna TcnHave from Kettle Lake Elementary were recognized for giving over 50 hours of volunteer time to the schools. They received extra thanks in the form of apple coffee mugs Linda Baker coordinates all of Caledonia Elementary’s ap­ ple aides and works in many of the teachers’ classrooms. Collectively, Baker has volunteered over 150 hours. I’m still trying to come up with an appropriate "thank you" for whatever comes after a coffee mug. The district owes a big thank you to Linda Baker and all of the other apple aides, both those recognized here and all the others, for the volunteer time they have given With their support and energies, Caledonia Schools have developed one of the most progressive computer programs in western Michigan. Anyone interested in registering for our next free 10-hour training class should contact the Computer Educa­ tion office at 891-8882. Caledonia takes place in Business Day meet Dan Greenfield was selected to represent Caledonia in the Typing I division of the annual Grand Rapids Junior College Business Day Competition Selection was based on speed and accuracy on three minute timed writings The top four typists from each of the four sections of typing competed after school Monday, March 2 for this honor Placing second was Sandy Roush, and placing third was Bonnie Waayenberg Dan competed March 19 with lop Typing I students from area schools. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / April 2. 1987 / Page 3 Caledonia beats state dropout rates by Dafin Clark Caledonia schools score far below the state average when it comes to dropouts. About 22 percent of Michigan public school students who enter the ninth grade don't graduate from high school, according to a report released by the Educa­ tion Department in February The report also states that since I962. 775.000 Michigan high school students have chosen to become dropouts rather than graduates. In the Caledonia schools, however, the current trend in­ dicates that more and more students like the look of caps and gowns. The average dropout rate at Caledonia High School is 2.65 percent of the total high school enrollment, according to the figures provided by Glenn Blocker, adult educa tion coordinator of Caledonia Community Schools. The statewide average dropout rate is 5.4 percent, said Lynne Estell. public af­ fair* spec11ist for the Michigan Department of Education Caledonia Superintendent Robert Myers attributed Caledonia's low dropout rate to giNxi parents, fine teachers and a good program. Parents deserve most of the credit because they spend more time with the kids than teachers do. said Myers. In order to reduce dropout rates in Michigan, the state board of education recently recommended that the state legislature spend $12.9 million in dropout prevention programs. Estell said A 13-page report aimed at decreasing the statewide dropout rate was submitted to the legislature on Feb. 12. she added It recommends the alloca­ tion of funds for the comple­ tion of an already underway Hispanic dropout prevention program and requests funding to provide an adequate sup port staff for students con­ sisting of counselors, nurses and social workers Money to fund programs that would tram teachers to deal more ef­ fectively with potential dropouts is also suggested. Estell said The proposed plan also in­ cludes dropout prevention in­ tervention beginning as early as kindergarten. Estell said. A proposed plan by the local schools is an Alternative Education program that would allow more students to receive diplomas. said Chris Koryto of the Caledonia High School guidance office Students who have trouble attending school in the tradi­ tional location for some reason or another would benefit from such a program. Koryto said Alternative Education pro­ gram will be more seriously considered. Myers said. "Quite a few teachers want to see it happen." he said. The present Community Education program offers evening classes for students of all ages During the 1984-85 and 1985-86 school years, there were more Community Education graduates than there were high school dropouts. Blocker said Caledonia High School Dropout Rates (School Year. High School Enrollment. Curriculum renewal underway At the March meeting of the Caledonia Board of Educa­ tion. an update on the process of curriculum renewal occurr­ ing throughout the district was discussed with Wells. Direc­ tor of Instruction Services. Several new programs, be ing piloted this year and scheduled for evaluation this spring are: At the elementary level: art & counseling programs (K-6); STEPS Program for Students with Special Talents (gr 3-6); Math Their Way Program (K-l); Science Pro­ gram (K-6). Secondary Level: Living Skills &. Applied Economics Courses (high school); Com­ puter Applications I & II Courses (high school); Ad vanced Placement English & U.S. History Courses (high school). Health Course (high K tool1 Results from the evaluations will be used to revise and strengthen the curriculum of each new program For the upcoming year, new courses which will become a part of the district's educational of­ ferings to students include: Advanced Reading & Writing and Computer Applications (gr. 8). and Science Explora­ tion (gr. 9). The Board was also provid­ ed with information regarding the development of a com­ prehensive. articulated K-l2 curriculum guide Teachers day after the sale. Chamber members said they would be soliciting contributions for the auction. In other chamber business, Thomapple Kellogg School Superintendent Gerald Page addressed the problem of overcrowding at the schools. He said the school system is growing at a rate of nearly 100 additional students per year. He encouraged chamber members to support the school bonding issue that met with voter approval at the March 23 special election. Lefanty introduced Donna Stagray. the new owner of the Thornapple Kitchen restaurant. The next chamber meeting is scheduled tor April 15 at 2 p m. at the Thomapple Kit­ chen restaurant - PICTURES WANTED Persons • Places • Events of Irving, Rutland, Thomapple & Yankee Springs Townships for 100 year pictorial History Book 1935-1935 We 7/ copy photos while you wait 795-9573 795-9715 throughout the district have been working on different stages of its development with the director of instructional services. The purpose of the cur­ riculum guide is to provide staff and parents with infor­ mation about the essential skills to be taught at a specific grade level or in a particular course. This information strengthens the school/home partnership as parents and staff work together to help students learn to grow . It is anticipated that a work­ ing copy will be ready for distribution to the staff next fall The information, in ab­ breviated form, will also be available for parents. The guide will then be evaluated in the spring of 1988 in order for necessary revisions to be made for the following year. The Caledonia Schools Close-Up group is making final preparations for a trip to Washington. D C A total of nine students will be studying the operations of the U.S. Federal Government for one week. Close-Up members have been actively selling coupon books, candy, planters and cook books to raise The P T.O.s of Caledonia Elementary. Dutton and Ket­ tle Lake invite parents and community members to an in­ formative evening to hear district educators discuss and answer parent questions on problems children may en­ counter in school The panel will consist of the district's reading specialists, a learning disabilities teacher, the elementary coounselor. and an administrator. The discussion will be held Monday. April 27. from 7-8:30 p.m at Kettle Lake School. $6,400. necessary for the trip. The group thanks various members of the community for financial support. The Grand Rapids Airport Hilton donated a weekend, which was raffled off at the final home basketball game. Other generous donations have come to the group from the Caledonia Lions Club. Caledonia Education Associa­ tion. Apsey's Automotive, Number of High School Dropouts. Percent of High School Enrollment respectively.) 1981-82.' 667. 22. 3.3%; 1982 83 . 640. 13. 2.0%; 1983 84. 602. 10. 1.7%; 1984- 85 . 634. 22 . 3.5%; 1985- 86. 635. 17. 2.7%. TK High School, Middle School Menu announced Monday. April 6 Cheeseburger or hot dog. crinkle cut fries, cherry crisp, milk Tuesday. April 7 Chili, crackers cheese, carrot/celery stix. peaches, sand­ wiches. milk W ednesday. April 8 Pizza, baked beans or sweet potatoes, fruit cocktail, milk Thursday. April 9 Roast turkey, w mashed potato and gravy, mixed veg gies. rosy applesauce, sand wich. milk Friday, April 10 Fishwich/bun. w tarter sauce, green beans, pincap pie. milk Middle lee cream. Caledonia Elem. Lunch Menu Close-up group readies for D.C. Chamber plans for a Parents Night Middleville United Way April 27 The possibility of forming a United Way of Middleville is being discussed by the Mid­ dleville Chamber of Commerce. Meeting a Phil's Pizzeria last month, chamber members discussed forming the local organization to work in con­ junction with the Barry Coun­ ty United Way. They hope to establish the chapter this sometime this fall. Chamber President Lon Lefanty suggested that the chamber could help support the United Way campaign by holding a follow up auction to the Third Annual Middleville Garage Sale that will be held for two days this year on Thursday and Frida \. July 23 and 24 Gene Poll agreed to hold the auction at his farm the Satur The proposed Alternative Education program would be taught during regular school hours, but in a building other than the high school and class would be taught at a "lower level." Koryto said. But the proposed plan is "miles from being reality.” Myers said. "Absolutely nothing has been done because of lack of space. ” Within two years, however, following the completion of the school building project, more physical space will be available and at that time, the Seif and Sons Chevrolet. Caledonia State Bank. Caledonia Oil Company and Caledonia Cablevision. Inc. Also, many area people have shown their support The last push to raise the final necessary $I.(MX) is now under way in the form of coupon books and donations, which are tax deductible. The group will travel to D.C. May 3. Monday, April 6 Pizza, corn, cookie, milk, juice. Tuesday, April 7 Barbecue ribs, bread/buttcr. veg. sticks A dip. ap­ plesauce. milk. Wednesday. April 8 'A day. no lunch Thursday, April 9 *6 day. no lunch Friday. April 10 Vi day. no lunch. THERE SHOULD BEAN Get answers from DNR on sportfishing The opening day for fishing walleye, sauger. northern pike and muskellunge on the Saginaw River ts April 25. Recent changes in the sport fishing seasons have caused some confusion among anglers, reports the Depart ment ot Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries Division staff Any one w uh questions may contact the DNR Law En­ forcement Division. (517) 373-1230 — BINCO — for an appointment Caledonia American THORNAPPLE HERITAGE ASSOCIATION Legion 9548 M 37 Thursday 6:30 p m IN YOUR FUTURE Don’t be confused by the new Federal Tfcx Regulations! You have until April 15,1987 to open ana contribute to your 1966 Individual Retirement Account and receive tax credits on your 1986 Federal Income Tfcx return. with offices in Caledonia and Dutton. MEMBER FJD.LC Stop in soon and we’ll tell you what your options are! �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 2. 1987 Village OK’s manager’s contract Middleville Clean Up Week set by Kathleen J. Oresik Most of us arc pack rats by nature We save that par­ ticular lamp, old bed. sofa, broken down lawn mower or what have you “just in case” But more often than not these items only gather dust and take up space And before we know it. we've ac­ cumulated quite a collection of trash. Once again, in keeping with the tradition of spring clean­ ing. in a 5-1 vote, members of the Middleville Village Coun­ cil agreed to designate May 4 9 as Clean Up Week in Mid dlcvillc because of its success and popularity since it was in­ itiated two years ago. The action was taken at the village council meeting March 24 where some council members voiced their con­ cerns. saying some people­ might abuse the service. It was noted that some nonresidents have taken their trash to Middleville and that some people “get a little car­ ried away” and set out torn down buildings Village Manager Kit Roon said last year's clean up week cost the village approximately $5.(XX) for the equipment and personnel required to perform the service and the cost for dumping But he said that he felt it was an important ser­ vice to the taxpayers Roon specified that only trash, not household garbage will be picked up He recommended that brush, meal and trash should be presorted and left at the curb sides for pick up. This will save the village time and money , he said There is no charge for taking metal to the landfill if enough is brought in. he explained The council members directed Roon to establish the limitations and designated pickup days and to publicize the event. In other business. Trustee Delbert Riley informed the council about the revisions be ing incorporated in the village maintenance code, as recom­ mended by the Village Plann­ ing Commission. He said the revisions mainly deal with proper maintenance of older constructions. He suggested that the coun­ cil appoint or hire an inspec­ tor. officially adopt the re vi sons and set up a board of appeals to enforce the revisions. He said that the revisons would stipulate that the owner of a building that poses a possible threat to the oc­ cupants of the building, or buildings that are in danger of falling down, be made to pro­ perly maintain the buildings. After some discussion. President Pro Tern William Hardy referred the matter back to the Public Works B Committee. He instructed the committee to come back with a final draft of the revised maintenance code by the next regular meeting of the council April 14. Trustee Lon Meyers told the council that he and manager Roon attended a legislative conference. He said they attended morning and evening lectures and Newspaper collection site needed: New location for recycling site is Sav-Mor parking lot by Kathleen J. Oresik The Middleville recycling site was moved to the SavMor parking lot near the pro­ fessional building this Wednesday Jackie Schmit/, coordinator of Recycling in Barry County (RiBC). hopes that the new high visibility site will be more convenient and accessi­ ble. thereby encouraging more recycling. The Middleville recycling site was moved from behind the Middle Mart store to the Sav-Mor parking lot because new development is expected near the old site. Schmitz said. This will bring more traffic and the addition of more collection barrels would make the site overcrowded, she added. Barry County Lumber Home Center in Hastings donated new fencing and fence posts for the Middleville site and Clark Equipment Company donated new barrels for the Middleville site and a new site in Delton. The Middleville Boy Scouts are in need of a storage barn for newspaper collected dur­ ing their paper drives. Schmitz said. The market for newspapers fluctuates. Schmitz said, and at times the scouts need to store the papers through the summer for a better return. An adequate sized barn or sh­ ed in or near Middleville is needed to accomodate the amount of paper that is col­ lected for recycling purposes, she said. Anyone wishing to donate storage space to the Boy Scouts is urged to call scout leader Pete Hernandez at 795-9845 or Schmitz at 795-7897. RiBC is currently operating on a strictly volunteer basis, aside from some government funding to maintain a few oil recycling stations. Schmitz said. She said that grant money for RiBC expired at the end of March, but added that RiBC is expected to receive a one-year grant through the Clean Michigan Fund this August. heard Governor James Blan­ chard speak on property tax reform He said they enjoyed an in­ formal dinner with State Rep Paul Hillegonds. R-Holland. and other elected officials in the district. Roon said he found it in­ teresting that other villages of similar size to Middleville are faced with similar problems. He noted that the city of Plainwell has also had in­ creased speed limits imposed on them by the slate. He said he would keep in touch with officials there concerning their ongoing efforts to get speed limits reduced The village of Middleville is displeased with the increased speed limits imposed by the state on M-37 within the village limits. Speed limits in­ creased from 35 mph to 40 and 50 mph. Both Roon and Meyers thanked the council for allow­ ing them to attend the conference. Police Chief Boyd Cain reported that the department has served notices to most of the more than 30 village residents who are in violation of a city ordinance concerning the removal or proper storage of unlicensed or inoperable vehicles Most people have complied with the notices, he said Roon told the council that he is working with an engineer to pul together a dif­ ferent proposal that would reduce costs concerning the proposed sewer project. He said he is applying for any available grants that would help fund the project. He said it is clear that the homeowners are not happy with the first proposal. He said that he hoped to have the new proposal ready and make a recommendation at the next council meeting. Members of the Middleville Village Council unanimously approved a new two-year con­ tract for Village Manager Kit Roon at their regular meeting March 24 The new contract includes an S800 raise, bringing his current salary up to S28.100 a year Contract revisions, such as the manager s job descrip­ tions and salary increase, along with the option to make necessary ammendments as the need arises, were also ap­ proved by the council. Roon replaced Village Manager Ernie Ball in 1984. Barry County Commission on Aging menu, activities Wednesday. April 1 - Oven fried chicken, whipped potatoes, cole slaw, cor­ nbread. marg.. 2% milk, apricot halves. Thursday. April 2 - Breaded fish fillet w/tarter sauce, potato gems, green beans, apple-cinnamon quick bread, marg., citrus sections. 2% milk Friday. April 3 - Stuffed pep­ pers. carrot/raisin salad, scalloped tomatoes, dinner roll, fruit crisp, marg., 2% milk Monday. April 6 - Baked meatloaf, gravy, whipped potato, green peas, assorted roll, marg., 2% milk, blushing pear Tuesday. April 7 - Roast pork loin, parslied buttered potato, asparagus cuts, assorted roll, tropical fruit cup. marg.. 2% milk Events Wednesday, April 1 Hastings -Sing Al ong/Bingo/Shopping. Delton-Blood Pressure T h u r s d a y , April 2 Hastings-Crafts/Bingo/Shopping. Nashville- Bing o. Middleville- Bingo. Friday, April 3 - Hastings Blood Pressure, popcorn. Monday , April 6 - Hastings Faye Freeman. Singing. Social Security Tuesday, April 7 - Hastings Puzzles. Nashville-Puzzles. Meals are available for those over 60 years of age. and spouse even if under 60 Suggested donation for Con gregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites arc barrier free. Call 948 4856 before 3 p m. one day in advance for reserva lions Meals are served at H.iMings 120 N Mi Ave Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday, and Friday Nashville Masonic Temple Monday. Tuesday. Wednes day. Thursday & Friday Delton -Faith United Methodist Church Monday. Wednesday, and Thursday. Middleville VFW Post. Monday. Wednesday, A Thursday. Woodland Eagles Club Monday. Wednesday. A Friday Home Delivered Meals arc available al Extra Ctart. Special Notice On Wednesday. April I. Delton will have their blood pressure clinic. On April 6. Faye Freeman will be at the Hastings Friendship Center to sing On Wednesday, April 8, Stanley Pierce and his Delcimer Players will be at the Hastings site. Don’t miss the fun Call for reservations now. Parents hope to get drug film in curriculum by Kathleen J. Oresik Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cain presented a film and spoke for nearly an hour on drug prevention during a March 19 meeting of the Thomapple Area Substance Abuse Committee. Cain said he hopes similar films can be implemented in the Thornapple Kellogg School curriculum for students in grades three through 12. The substance abuse com­ mittee is made up ot a cross­ section of Middleville area key communicators who have joined together in an effort to prevent drug abuse in the community and schools. Cam showed the commute samples of marijuana, co­ caine. crack, marijuana seeds and drug paraphernalia used for freebasing (smoking) cocaine He said educators and parents six hi Id know what to look for when they suspect their child is experimenting with drugs and bow to detect the tell-tale signs that usually accompany drug use. He said children are clever and conceal their drugs in in­ conspicuous wrappers Many times evidence of drugs gives undetected, he said. Cain said literature that could be used in the classroom accompanies the 18-minute film presentations. He said the films show the effects of drugs, their source and the different forms of drugs that are available. He said crack, a form of co­ caine that sells for as little as SI a hit. is extremely habit forming after just the first use. Crack has gained popularity among students because it is inexpensive, he said. But he cautioned that it can also kill the first-time user. Cam sa*d there is a case m Florida involving a young nun wlx> has been convicted ot nunslaughter for giv mg crack to a 15-year-old girl who subsequently died from using the drug for the first time He said the films will not become outdated and said he hopes to purchase seven of them He said he will be soliciting area businesses for donations to purchase the films Cam said he is also looking at a way to have David Toma, the man the Baretu character in the popular television show was fashioned after, to visit Middleville and address the public Cain feels that Toma's visit would be an excellent way to involve parents in drug awareness Cam said Toma is one of the best speakers he has ever heard in that he can relate to students and parents alike. He also covers the area of child abuse in his lectures and of­ fers his counsel after the lec­ ture. Cain said. Toma will speak at Calvin College Oct. 6. Cain said. Committee members com­ mended Cain on an excellent awareness program. The com­ mittee divided the area of con­ cern into four major areas and appointed a chairperson to each of the three areas. The area of community awareness will be headed by the Rev. Carl Staser; the parent awareness/education area is being chaired by Karen Jousma; and the student education concern is being chaired by Jeannie Perry Police Chief Cain is working in the area of law enforcement/prosecution. Each chairperson is forming a subcommittee that will meet this month to discuss and plan future actions The subcom­ mittee will report back to the committee as a whole at the April 30 meeting to be held at the high school lilbrary. Caledonia preschool taking enrollments Enrollment is now c»pened for the 1987-88 Caledonia Community Ed preschool program The school will be offering a Young Fives program designed for those youngsters who may not be quite ready for kindergarten. This class will be held on Monday. Wednesday and Friday a m from 9-11:30. The cost will be $150 and the age require­ ment is five-years-old by Dec. 31.Two classes for four-yearolds are Monday and Wednes day from 12:30-3 p m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. Three-year-old class will be TuesdayThursday from 9-11:30 a m. Cost for these classes will be $125. All classes are schedul ed for 16 weeks and are scheduled to start Sept. 14. 1987 For more information or to enroll call 891 8117 Caledonia Board of Education endorses employees fitness program The Caledonia Board of Education has acted to en­ courage its employees to go through the Kent County Health Department's fitness screening program The $40 employee cost will be spin for any employee who chooses to participate The Health Department sets up stations that tests blood pressure, flexibility. aerobic capacity. blood cholesterol level, lung function, etc When rhe results of these tests are ready, a worker sits down and has a confidential. per­ sonal conversation in which the employee's individual health data is interpreted In­ formation is given that ex­ plains how one may change some of his/her life habits and reduce his/her risk of poten­ tial health problems Board members agree that employee health is a good in­ vestment and feel fortunate to have a county service that can be offered to our employees at a fraction of the normal fee. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 2. 1987 / Page 5 PRONG, Cont. from page 1 Lucas said he backfilled around the foundation walls March 9. a week after Prong called him and asked him to do so. Lucas said Prong called him March 2 and asked him to fill in earth around a wall underneath the walkout area of the basement Lucas said Prong asked him to do so because Lucas owned a Bobcat tractor that could negotiate inside the basement. “A dozer couldn't get in there." Lucas explained Prong then told Lucas “while you're there put another foot (of dirt) on the outside around the footings." Lucas said. Lucas said he did not think Ibc request odd because the newly-poured footings needed to be protected from frost and it would be logical to see that they were adequately covered. But excavator Dykstra said, also prior to Tuesday's hear mg. that he had contracted with the owner of the home. Robert Main, to do any backfilling necessary, and said he had intended to do the backfilling the next day after it was already done by Lucas. Dykstra had been hired by Main to dig the hole for the basement and (he dram field and backfill after the base­ ment walls were poured, he said Lucas was only suppos cd to pour the cement founda tion footings and the basement walls Lucas said he didn't backfill as requested by Prong until a week after Prong called because the weather had been mild But colder weather set in the following weekend. Lucas said, and he sent an employee over to the con­ struction site Monday, March 9. Lucas said this was the first time he had done any work for Prong. “He (Prong) said he wasn't happy with his previous contractor.” Lucas said. Thai previous contractor refused to comment on the matter. Prior to that contractor. Prong used kxal cement con­ tractor Jerry McKinney. But McKinney said he had slopped doing business with Prong “over a year ago." McKinney was tired of waiting to get paid for his work, he said. “1 got paid for a job 1 did in September of 1985 in March of 1986." McKinney said. Prong has been a building contractor for some eight years in the Hastings area, constructing both prefabricated homes and custom built homes. Lucas said he also thought Prong was a “good, ordinary person." and did mx check Prongs credit references before agreeing to pour the Middleville basement Lucas san! police told him March 9 that he had been given a wrong mailing address for Prong. Lucas called Prong March 10 at about noon, he said, and asked Prong for his current address and also told him about the digging going on at the Middleville construction site “1 says Do you know what they re doing <*il there?.” Lucas related. “1 says They’re looking for a body." Prong “didn't seem surpris­ ed" at the news. Lucas said. He was just as calm about it as he could be He says Maybe I’ll go over there and see what they're doing " At the exam Tuesday. Lucas and Prong reiterated their statements. Dykstra say­ ing that it was *' real unusual for someone else to complete his contracted work. Prong’s defense attorney Walter Harrison asked Lucas if Lucas felt Prong s request to backfill was unusual and Lucas said no. Lucas testified that Prong showed no "rush or urgency in his request of Lucas to fill in the basement and backfill to cover the footings. Dykstra helped police unearth the bodies of the two women, and described in court the manner in which he believed they'd been buried. Dykstra said it looked like someone had gone down into the trench between the base­ ment wall and surrounding earth and started digging into the bank of earth next to the wall The bodies were then dumped into the hole that was dug and covered over, accor­ ding to other testimony in court Tuesday Backfilling by Lucas then filled up a portion of the trench Lucas only filled in about 18 inches over the footings, he said in court. Dykstra testified that the filling-in added three or four feet of dirt to the trench, which was approximately six feet deep The exam was re adjourned Wednesday morning, where testimony was expected from a witness who allegedly saw Prong leaving Moynahan’s house Feb. 28. the morning after he is alleged to have kill­ ed them. Introduced Tuesday was a blood-stained shirt owned by Prong which was confiscated by police after Prong's arrest. Crime lab technicians have identified at least one spot on the shirt as being made by human blood, but have to con­ duct further tests on the shirt, according to testimony Tuesday. Spring carnivals scheduled for Kettle Lake and Dutton Steve Gorrett, recently appointed to replace Gerald Page as superintendent of TK Schools, says he is look­ ing forward to becoming a part of the Middleville community. New Supt. (Cont from page 1) ministration that he earned at Central Michigan University . He is currently working towards another doctorate degree in the areas of cur­ riculum and instruction at Michigan State University. Garrett and his wife. Dean­ na. have two children, Gregory . 26. who resides in Hickory Comers, and Laurie. 24. who is married and living in Demorest near Lansing. Garrett, who once was employeed at a paper mill and served as a captain in the Ar­ my Reserve, said he and his wife enjoy bicycling and that they are looking forward to joining the Thomapple Bicy­ cle Club. They took an avid interest in the sport a few years ago and have par­ ticipated in biking tours across state. In his spare time likes to fish, garden, and play a little golf. TK Middle School honor roll told 8th (>rade All A’s - Maureen Bartlett. Kristina Thaler. Robert Flikkema. Sue Wheeler, James Freeman. Amy Cravero. Arron Lytle. Tracy Robertson. Mary Cisler, Man Slander. B Honor Roll - Brian Ap­ pel. Heather Besmer. Chris Brondyke. Josh Carpenter. Jennifer Cole. Don Filcek. Dawn Harvey. Polly Kidder. Philip Lawrence. Michael McKiernan. Jennifer Merrill. Wendy Neeson. Jason Pranger. Jason Rogers. Philip Seubnng. Tracie Smith. Jeff Thompson. Michele Van Sickle. Matt Wiesenhofer. Kathy Urzarski. Teresa King. David Miller Cindy Baughn. Jamie Beuschel. Danna Carpenter. Carey Christian. Zach Curths. Jason Frei. Nathan Hillman. Julia Kooiman. Jeff Lehman. Jestin McWhmney. Jennifer Middleton, Betsy Overbeck. Amy Pullen. Kiri. Scheib. Sue Smelker. Regina Stein. Scott Van Aartson. David Van Til. Raw Im Wood. Lon W lennga. John Scheib Diane Bender. Marc Boivan. Jason Carpenter. Todd Coe. Beth Ann DeHaan. Shawn Frey. Andy Hutchens. Michele Kooiman. Le .Ann Matson. Tracy Medans. Chad Moore. Jamie Payne. James Reunnk. Susan Seger. Faith Smith. Chnstme Thompson. Steve Van Dume. Mike Wierenga. Wendy Yoder. Cara Errair. Andy Monroe 7th Grade All A’s - Anne Marie Butler, Chris Kretovic. David Sherwood. Mark Harcek, Mac Missad. Sherry Swelnis. Robert Hunt. Kelli Mulder. Denise Wyatt. B Honor Roll - Scott Bar­ nhill. Connie Becker. Jeremy Brooks. Kelli Daughrty. Jeff Geukes. Jill DeZwann, Holly Jackson. David Kempema. David Lehman. Ryan Millhouse. Monica Patnoude. Philip Postma. Jessica Robin­ son. Matt Smith. Jason Walters. Le Ann Zawierucha. Alicia Batson. Brian Beute. Jennifer Cedillo. Lisa Einberger. Marica Gildea. Russell Drake. Dan Kamphuis. Jon Kermeen Heather Lenz. Daphne Moore. Tom Pelli. Tonya Rauschenberger. Scott Rolison. Craig Stdsonburg. Jessica W'eatherhead Beth Anne Beard. Daniel Bird. Kevin Coe. Angela Frowein. Dee Lane Camling. Jen­ nifer Hoff. Melaine Keely, Atue Kinney. Steve McCrumb. Jerry Ndes. Patncia Continued above Garrett says he is looking forward to meeting the Mid­ dleville residents and being active in the community. “It’s a nice area and school district. I look forward to be­ ing superintendent of Thor­ napple Kellogg Schools and making my home in the area." he said. Get results with Sun & News CLASSIFIEDS Phone 795-3345 The annual Kettle Lake Spr­ ing Carnival will be held Fri­ day night. May I. from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Kettle Lake Elementary School. 8451 Garbow Drive. Alto. Lots of games and prizes. One can w m a stuffed dinosaur at the Dinosaur Walk, a cake at the Cave-man Shuffle, dig for gold at the fossil Dig or roil giant dice for prizes. Little kids will love to feed the Mammoth a peanut to get a prize. Raffle, balloons, pop­ corn and lots of food will be offered. Everyone is invited to clown around at the Dutton Elementary Spring Carnival on Friday. April 24. from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sun & News Classifieds! Amy Baragar. Wendy Blain. Medea Clairmont. Laura Donker. Derek Gasper. Corey Harrison. Fmily Henn­ ing. Angela Jensen. Tim Kietzman. Shannon Mc­ Clelland. I’racic Middleton. Michelle Nelson. Scott Oliver, Renee Robertson. Kelly Schondelmaycr. Darla Stewart. Bryan Thompson. Jacob Bennett. Melissa Muller. Robin Basarabski. Sara Brum, Sarah Count. Anthony Du Rots. Bill Gutschke. Cory Heald. Adam Hosted. Lesa Kaechele. Zachary Kinney. Mark McNutt. Jared Miller. Seth Nelson. Ryan Recker, Kristine Roehl. Michael Sines. Kenneth Swett. Kimberlee Wohl ford. Amy Madden. Mindy Truer A lot of banks seem to be losing interest in your savings account. Maybe it s the weather Maybe they made New Year s resolutions What ever the reason, a lot ol banks have dropped the interest paid on savings accounts from 5WW to 5% Not PrimeBank We used to pay We STILL pay On both Passbook and Statement Savings accounts 1b find out more about our savings accounts and the wide variety of other PrimeBank accounts, stop by any PnmeBank office and talk to one of our Personable Bankers We think you U find it very interesting Or at least more interesting than other places 572 Beauty Salon 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1V? Mile E of Whitneyille Ca//...795-5S45 /Or HONOR ROLL Continued... Postma. Kristie Richards. Erin Seger. Vicki Valk. Sarah Wieringa. 6th Grade All A’s - William Baldry. Becky Fliearman, Mark Kee­ ly. Kathy Hart. Melanie Cooper, Angela Jerkatis. Shannon McMurray, Rachel Hillman. Becky Fitch, Rachel Kamphuis. Dave DeHaan. Mark Pullen B Honor Roll - Theresa Baerman. Richard Baughn, Messlia Chlebana, Jason DeVries. Matthew Dykstra. Dustin Harig. Amanda Henley. Matt Hopkins. Ryan Kiel. Melinda Lake. Robert Middleton. Robert Minor. Brian Newhouse.Mandee Rick. Tim Rybiski, Carole Stevens. Chad Tava, Shelly Wolverton. Melissa Middleton BETTY’S Phone 795-9062 Also Evenings By Appointment Enjoy dinner and test your skills at the many games or enter a raffle for a chance to wm a color T.V.. Get-Away Weekends, a 10-speed bike, or one of many other prizes. PrimeBank 303 North Arlington 795-3361 Were out to be your Bank. �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 2, 1987 Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL Did you get any yard work done? We are gradually work­ ing at it. it’* nice to see daf­ fodils and crocus in bloom We had a lovely bouquet of various daffodils at church Sunday Bob and Irene Johnson brought them from Huntsville. AL. They were from Clara Jane s, beautiful flower garden They were here for Virginia Roots birth­ day party Saturday at Chris and Rex Schad s home. Hap­ py birthday Virginia June Tungate. Lois Bacon and Esther Kelly had Sunday dinner at the Sizzler on East 28th Street Mary Beth Willie spent Fri­ day with her mother June Tungate LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Esther Kelley. Myrtle Freeman and June Tungate at­ tended a “Stork” shower for a niece. Cheryl Kaiser in Jenison Saturday a.m. It was held at the home of Carol Burgess, the girts’ sister-inlaw A nice time and many useful gifts were received. The Spongers had a Satur­ day noon luncheon at Circle Inn We went to Jim and Mary Sponger's home in Delton afterwards. Harry and Bernadine Reaver attended the Home Show in Grand Rapids Wednesday afternoon The Rease rs helped grand­ son Brian celebrate his 6th birthday. March 29. with cake and ice cream, happy birthday to a big six-year-old. Mary spent the weekend with her mother Gertrude Higley Clarke and I called on Cislers after church Sunday Virginia and Archie Hen­ nessey are here from Washington state. Two of the granddaughters came too Katherine is home again and resting comfortably . ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN-CATHOLIC CHURCH Traditional Episcopal Service Using 1928 Prayer Book McCann Road in Irving Sunday Services......................... 10:00 a m. For further information call 948-2101 ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH West Main Street, Middleville Father Walter L. Spillane M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Vic Kaleta, Asst. Pastor Sunday School...................................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service..........................11:00 a m. Sunday Evening Service...................................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........................................... 6:45p.m. Phone Wayland 792-2889 Sunday Mass... 11:00 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kralt Ave & 84th St.*Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship 8.30a.m Sunday School....................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship................................................ 11:00a.m. MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning Worship 11:00am Sunday School 9 45 a m Sunday Evening Worship 6 00 p m All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Rev. Gary Wiley Rev. Robert Gerke MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 9:45 a m 1100 am. 9 30 a m Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Rev. Car/ Staser, Pastor Rev. Gil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is somebody... and Jesus Christ is Lord" 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 600pm 700 p m Sunday School Sunday .Morning Worship Sunday Evening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study Rev. William Dobson. Pastor FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Rev. Donald Heydens Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass........................5.00 p.m. Sunday Mass ............. 9.00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.................................. 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School.......... ............ 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship............... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8669 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10 00 a m 1115 am 600 pm YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 793-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valiev Avenue LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired).................... 9:45a.m. Sunday School....................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service....................................... 7:00p.m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade).......... Wed., 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting Youth Fellow ship... Wed. 7:00 p.m Rev. Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 PHONE 891-8119 Maurice L. Whitney FREEPORT Mr Maurice L. Whitney. 82. of Freeport died Saturday. March 21. I987 at Metropolitan Hospital. Grand Rapids. There were no funeral ser­ vices Burial was in Freeport Cemetery. Mr Whitney was bom February 19. 1905 in Freeport, the son of Wilbur F. and Susannah (Heintzelman) Whitney He was a farmer in the Freeport area. Mr Whitney is survived by one brother. Lloyd Whitney of Whitehall, two sister. Mrs Mary Deming of Whitehall and Mrs Orelo (Esther) Kohl of Freeport, and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Houk Middleville Walter Earnest Martin ROLLA. MO Mr. Walter Earnest “Pepper” Martin. 85. of Rolla. Mo formerly of Middleville, died March 25 at the Heritage Park Nursing home in Rolla. Mo. He was bom on March 17. 1902. in Dry Ridge (Camden County). Mo., the youngest son of Elender (Gregory) and William Hancock Martin. He spent the early part of his life in the Ozark Hills. He married Julia Ann Ginnings of Bank Branch (Laclede Coun­ ty). Mo., on Sept 8. 1926 He lived in Middleville for 25 years before retiring to Newburg. Mo., in 1972. The last four years, he and his wife lived in the Heritage Park Nursing Home in Rolla. Mo. Surviving besides his wife arc six daughters. Mrs. Glenn (Ruby) Deberry of Sacramcn to. Calif.. Mrs. Bill (Dorthy) Hoss of Newburg. Mo . Ber­ tha Felder of Middleville. Mrs John (May) Babcock of Plainwell. Mrs Fred (Fay) Slagel of Freeport and Mrs Roger (Jane) Anthony of Detroit, two sons. Bob of Hastings and Bui D. of Newburg. Mo.; one sister. Ollie Kellogg of Kansas City. Kan ; 27 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren Funeral services were held at 2 p.m on Saturday. March 28. at Mount Horcb Baptist Church in Decaturville. Mo Interment was at Mount Horeb Cemetery. Grandsons Scott and Bryan Martin. Ray­ mond and John Anthony. Joseph Slagel and Bill Hoss Jr. were pallbearers Services were provided by Johnsons Funeral Home, Newburg. Mo. New classes forming at TK Community Ed After the much appreciated spring break, the Middleville Community Education staff will be conducting various enrichment classes and trips. Since summer is ap­ proaching, you might want to tone up with Stretchercise. Classes will be conducted on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. beginning April 6. This four-week ses­ sion will carry a $20 fee and will be held in the Middle school girl’s gym. Adults desiring to learn the basics on an Apple He com­ puter may want to enroll in our Basic Computer Applica­ tion class. Five weeks of in­ struction beginning on April 7 will introduce class par ticipants to data base, word processing and spreadsheet Meeting times will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thurdays. There is a $27 fee for the class. The Barry County Red Cross will be instructing a C.P R class on April 21 and April 28. Participants must complete both classes in order to be certified. These Tuesday classes will be held at the Middleville High School from 7 to 9:30 p.m. for a $9 fee. The Northview School district has sent the Communi ty Ed office notice of a Fid­ dler's Jamboree coming up in April. There are thoughts of organizing a bus trip if enough people would be interested On May 7, a free school bus ride to Eastbrook Mall will be offered for those wishing to participate in the Senior Celebration Day at the mall. This free ride is offered to senior citizens in recognition of Older American's Month Class registrations and addi tional information can be ob­ tained by calling the office al 795-3397. Normal office hours will resume the week of April 6 TirrrrrrmTriTiTitniiAiywiAitAitnitrwtnitniirti F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... 1st Service 8:30 a m. • 2nd Service 11:00 a.m. Church School <M5 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 pm. Rev Wayne Kiel, fdstor Rev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate ftastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education OBITUARIES If you would like your church’s Directory information listed call 795-3345 for more information. 795-9277 — MIDDLEVILLE Insurance and Medicaid Accepted �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 2. 1987 / Page 7 Middleville cabinet maker builds fire dept. by Kathleen J. Oresik An Oakland County Fire Department, complete with living quarters and a full line of rescue trucks, has been built in Middleville Construction on the gable roof- styled building began last December at the home of Mark Schmidt. 12457 Jackson Road. Middleville, after he received a Tonka fire truck from his wife. Geanic (Wicringa) Schmidt says the gable roof lends a ncigbborhtxxl charm to the big city styled fire department that is fashioned after a mam headquarters building The fire department is ac­ tually a detailed scale model of a 60' long. 30’ high, and 39decp fire station It weighs approximately 50 pounds and took roughly 175 hours to build The scale-model measures 5 feet wide. 3 feet high and 3 feet deep “It’s sort of like a fantasy come true.” Schmidt says. “I’ve always been a Tire (department) buff and have always wanted to make a scale-model house And. I’ve always liked Tonka trucks.” he said. He said he took a liking to building models when he received a model house for Christmas when he was 10-ycars-old. His knack for building models developed into an in tercst in working with wood which led him to a career as a professional cabinet maker, he said He does most of his cabinet making at his home where he designs, installs and s$lls cabinets and counter tops. He also built approximately 45 percent of his new home. When he is not working, he is a Middleville Clover 4-H Club leader. He said that he teaches the club members how roof of the building and painted black The fire hall even has its own generating transformer that powers a siren on the top of the building and sets off the buzzer that calls the firemen to the trucks The generator also activates the lights and authentic soun­ ding sirens in the fire trucks that are lettered after a number of vehicles still operating in Oakland County. For example, the remote control powered ambulance is lettered for the city of Fern­ dale. since it is the only city in Michigan that still drives a Cadillac ambulance: another vehicle represents a Royal Oak fire truck since it has an outside true h<x>k and ladder; and a Detroit truck is equip­ ped with a rear wheel steering device. Schmidt has five trucks now but he said the fire hall will house 11 trucks when the garage area is completed He plans to equip the trucks so that water can be run through them by this winter The interior of the building has wooden cabinets, a sink made from a plastic fish hook box and a stove with a stainless steel range hood in the kitchen Pennies were glued to the stove top and painted black. There is even a lounge with a TV and a set of dispatchers. The dining room is fully equipped The beds in the eight bunk bed sleeping room were made from Styrofoam And there are four lavatories and a shower in the bathroom The utility room consists of a water heater made from an empty aspirin bottle, a furnace made from an empty soup can. and copper water pipes. Felt scrapes provided the carpeting, there are drain covers in the plywood floors, and last but not least, there is Mark Schmidt is pictured with a scale-model fire department thot he built and named after the Oakland County Fire Deportment. his model at the Barry County Fair this summer and that he wishes to share the model with the public. Schmidt said that he will loan it to various organiza­ tions. including the public school system, wishing to display the model “Any fire department in the state is welcome to use it as a decoration at a fireman’s ball. ” he said. He said he would also like to display it at area businesses that are interested in donating a display place The model re­ quires an 8 foot by 6 foot display area, he said. Anyone interested in loan­ ing display space or borrow­ ing the model may call Schmidt at 795-3230. The emergency vehicles shown (from left) represent the Royal Oak, Oxfoid, Troy, Ferndale and Birmingham fire departments. 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He said much of the com pletely framed model, scaled one inch to one foot, was built with materials he found around the house The extenor of the building is made w ith nppings of w hue pine The landscaping around the building consist of grass made from painted sawdust. Chewing tobacco was used to similate shredded bark shav ings. And sand coated with clear varnish was used for the sidewalk. Sand was also glued to the the required sliding pole. Schmidt said he plans to display his model at the fire muster at Greenfield Village in Dearborn this August He said about 90 percent of the people attending the muster are from the Detroit area and they would recognize and relate to the names on the trucks. He said his model will be displayed April 3 in Birm­ ingham for a fireman's dinner He said he will be showing BUY NOW WITH NO PAYMENTS OR FINANCE CHARGES UNTIL JULY, 1987 (On Purchases Totaling $500) Conditions of Sale: Savings offered are so tremendous we must place certain conditions on how the sale w4 be conducted. • Employee discount offer (25%) Isnrted to one item per famty. • Pnor purchases not applicable •No cancelations or COO’s. • No dealers. please *Some bedding may not be included. BILLIE'S BEAUTY SALON On the Lake’’ $55S Snore Dme Greenlaw Call 891*8017 Open Days anp Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RUSSEli. OWNER » YEARS SAME LOCADQft 672-5115 or 672-7913 HOURS: Mon. Thurs. A Fri. 9-8 Tues A Wed. 9-6 Sat 9-5 OLD US 131 4 124TH AVE. BLANCO FURNITURE shdbyviUf �Page 8 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 2. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST Daffodils arc blossoming. I^eaves on the lilac shrubs arc beginning to erupt The elm trees arc shedding their blossoms and the children are shedding their winter jackets. There are even some baby robins It’s beginning to look a lot like spring. Even some of our “snowbirds” have return cd. (Welcome back to the Butlers. Huttingas and Tapes.) But still the weather man is predicting snow for the first part of this week. Just when the children are on spr­ ing break from school. Last Monday I had a very enjoyable lunch with three friends We worked together many years ago We spent the afternoon laughing and recall­ ing many of the fun things that happened when we worked together Last Wednesday Sue Thompson and I enjoyed lunch out and a little shopping Last Thursday was the Stu­ dent Council’s Skating Party at Kentwood Arena for Caledonia Elementary families. I ran out of steam before it was time to go home. Everyone there had a great time. A special thanks to James Otten from Caledonia who reached the one-gallon mark by donating blood through the Grand Valley Bkxxl Program. And to John Robinson from Caledonia who has reached the four-gallon mark. Aspecial thanks to Mary Z. Clark from Caledonia who has reached the eight-gallon mark. Three cheers for the three of them. It's a boy! Congratulations to James Peters and Cindy Nelson, Steven and Linda Bat dorff, Donald and Dawn Foote, and John and Rozanne Soper on the arrival of their sons. It’s a girl! Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Gieseler on the arrival of their daughter. Looks like the boys outnumber the girls this week. The Hunger Walk spon­ sored by GRACE Plant Hope, is set for May 2. Become a part of this great event by walking or making a pledge. Contact Sandy Robertson for more information. On Friday. April 3. a bake sale will be held at the Slate Bank of Caledonia, sponsored by the Caledonia United Methodist Women. Mr and Mrs Hugh Kegerreis and Mr. and Mrs Richard Soest enjoyed a love­ ly dinner at the Red Lobster Saturday evening Mr and Mrs Art Soest called on the Richard Soest family Sunday Later, the Richard Soest family joined the Art Soests and Jane Suttorp at Art s home in Wyom­ ing. I haven’t seen much of Grandma and Grandpa lately, but Aunt Jane had just return­ ed from spending a month with her daughter in California. Seif and Sons Chevrolet in Caledonia is pleased to welcome Sam Oesch as their new service manager, replac ing Pete Mulder He was formerly employed in North Dakota for Higgens Chevrolet-Buick in Watford City. He has attended several GM schools for technical and managerial skills. Sam is a native of the Alto-Caledoma area. We welcome him and extend our best wishes to him Marcia French of Caledonia, the daughter of Richard and Patricia French, and Chris P. Hill, the son of Robert and Dawn Hill of Rockford, are planning an Oc­ tober 3 wedding Our sincere congratulations to them. By the way folks, Thelma says the Gehls were at Boothill graveyard near Tombstone, not Boothell. Larry and Marcia. Jim, Ralph and Thelma Gehl all en­ joyed dinner at Jimmy’s Grill last Saturday. Marcia Gehl just purchased a beautiful 1988 blue Chevrolet. Her mom. Marguerite Oosterhouse, just purchased a new 1987 Olds Cutlass Ciera. Thelma Gehl’s niece. Patricia Bowman, stopped in to visit her Saturday . She had just purchased an Olds Cutlass Ciera. Pat and husband Jim now own the Kow Patties saloon and grill in Mid­ dleville. 1 hear they have great food. Marcia and Larry Gehl had dinner there last week Saturday. Thelma Gehl had a nice case of poison ivy last week. She discovered it after helping her daughter and son-in-law rake their lawn. The Ralph Gehls received a short letter from Mike. He has been fishing on the Indian Reservation and catching some big fish in Arizona There is no school this week because of spring break Next week there are two days of half days due to parent­ teacher conferences What do you have planned for your kids this week^ We’re going to clean house Happy birthday to Don Shook. March 30. Paul Niles. April 2: John Proos. Apnl 8; Luke Slocum. April 10. Ben Slocum. April 12; Art Soest. April 21; Rich Soest and David Alkema (he’s one on Apnl 24); Ed Thompson. April 28; and Tnsha Shook. April 30. Happy anniversary to Dr. Rob and Sandy Alkema on April 30. Announcing the arrival of Sarah Christine Niles, bom March 30 to Rae Ellen. Congratulations. Last Friday night. John and Bertha King and their daughter Marilynn Shoemaker attended a retire­ ment party at the home of Howard Nyenhuis in Grand­ ville for Howard’s brother, Wayne Nyenhuis. Wayne has worked at General Motors for 40 years The Nyenhuises are very dear friends of the Kings from many years ago. Mr and Mrs. Hugh Kegerreis called on Lois and Florence Bergy Sunday afternoon. Now for the continuing saga of the telephone pole. Thurs­ day morning Consumers Power arrived and worked on the wires for over an hour. When they left, all the wires were secured to the new pole and new wires cross Main Street. The job is done! Almost! We still have the old pole standing next to the new one. Another crew from the telephone company has to come out and remove one last clamp and bolt from the pole before taking it down. 1 wonder how long that will take? Daylight savings time begins this weekend, so remember to reset your clocks. We spring ahead one hour in the spring. The next Caledonia United Methodist Women’s General Meeting is next Thursday, April 9, at 7 p.m. Come and join us. Children’s creations to be included in artist’s display The Kern County Library System announces a vacation bookmark contest for young people in kindergarten through the eighth grade. Youngsters are invited to visit any branch library during spring vacation - March 23-Apnl 4 — and design a bookmark. The 17 winning designs - one from each branch — will be displayed at the Grand Rapids Art Museum during the upcoming exhibit of the works of local author/artist Chris Van Allsburg. ’’For the past several years, Contest winners and their our young people have been parents will be recognized on reading and enjoying the love­ Apnl 12 at a reception in ly picture books of Mr Van honor of this award-winning Allsburg.” says Kent County artist, and each winner will be Library System Children’s presented with an authograph- Services Coordinator Mary ed copy of one of his famous Frydrych. ’We re just sure books. they will be excited about Copies of the 17 best designing a bookmark for his bookmarks will be distributed exhibit at the Art Museum" at all Kent County Library In addition. Chris Van System branches and at the Allsburg’s beautifully il­ Art Museum during the Van lustrated books will be on Allsburg exhibit, which runs display at all the library through July 5. branches. Trail Riders end socials The Doubled D Trail Riders have had a busy and fun-filled winter season, which has in­ cluded Music and Talent Night, a Christmas party, bingo games, an old fashioned ice cream social, and a pro­ gressive dinner. The group ended the season with a movie night and popcorn. Thank you to all of the members who hosted an ac­ tivity in their homes and those who attended and made the season such a success. The new trial riding season begins April 12 at the home of SERVING OUR COUNTRY Ken and Ruth Ann Terpening. with a "Poker Ride" and hot dog roast at 2 p.m.. weather permitting. A new quarterly schedule will include a poker ride, campouts, horseback games and a scavenger hunt. Don’t miss out on the fun. Anyone interested in joining the Double D Trail Riders may call Jean McWhinnev at 795-3336 or 795-7823 after 5 p.m. or Marie Timmers at 891-1370 for more information. Ronald J. Beck Airman 1st Class Ronald J. Beck, whose former guar dians are Barb J and Ardon L. Schambers of 7375 100th St., Caledonia, has graduated from the U.S. Air Force fuels specialist course at Chanute Air Force Base. IL. During the course, students were taught procedures for receiving, storing ami issuing petroleum products. They also earned credits toward an associate degre through the Community College of the Air Force. He is a 1986 gradute of Milford High School, Ml Centennial farm displays at North Kent Mall April 9-11 Syrup to sheep and goats to grain. These are just a few of the commodities to be featured at the 12th Annual Farm Fair to be held April 9-11 at the North Kent Mall on Plainfield N.E. in Grand Rapids. This yearly event is coor­ dinated by the District IV Farm Bureau Women. The district includes Allegan. Barry. Ionia, Kent, Montcalm and Ottawa counties. Highlights of the three-day fair include product brxxhs representing Michigan Agriculture and demonstra lions of sheep shearing and cow milking Finalists for the create-a-critter competition will be on display and Michigan Agriculture will be saluted through a Centennial farm display featuring Kent and Ottawa County farms. Larry D. Etter Fund raising showcase set Organizations in the com­ munity seeking fund raising ideas will be interested in at­ tending the fifth annual Fund Raising Showcase to be held at Ottawa Hills High School Mall, 2055 Rosewood SE, Grand Rapids, on Saturday, April 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Greater Grand Rapids PT A Council sponsors this event as a community service. The council has invited ven­ dors who represent hundreds of ideas for fund raisers for non-profit organizations in our community. Those pro­ ducts will be available to see and sample. Admission is free and there will be over $500 worth of door prizes. Ottawa Hills High School is located at the comer of Rosewood and Burton SE in Grand Rapids. Learning to cook with Tofu What is that stuff called Tofu? To answer this question in a fun way. Metropolitan Hospital will offer a free tofu cooking/tasting class on Wednesday, March 25. The class will be held at Ottawa Hills High School in room 204 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Ad­ vance registration is required. Tofu is a protein source that is inexpensive, versatile, low calorie, low sodium and free of cholesterol. If you’d like to learn how to cook with it, register for the class by call­ ing 247-7081. Navy Lt. Larry D Etter, whose wife. Terri, is the daughter of Harry and Patricia Scott of 2910 S. Yankee Spr­ ings Rd., Middleville, par­ ticipated in Fleet Exercise 1-87 in the Western Atlantic and Eastern Caribbean Sea, with Commander Second Fleet, embarked aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney, home ported in Norfolk, VA. The exercise was designed to improve fleet readiness and train participants in the various elements of naval warfare A 1974 graduate of Alpena Senior High School, Alpena, and a 1978 graduate of Michigan State University, East Lansing, with a bachelor of science degree, he joined the Navy in June 1978. Tern is a 1975 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and a 1979 graduate of Michigan State University. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON ------- ... CoMxy Four Buffer --------- WtsiMicHiB/m lum Showcasi Featuring the largest gathering of local Christian talent (over 100 artists) ever appearing in West Michigan including Miss Michigan 1954 Barbara Jean Crandall, Lynelle Pierce, The Hollis Sisters, Dawn Clark, Ken & Kathy Gar noct. Eileen Jacobs, Dr. John Mulder, Julie Michaels Greg Bugbee and many more III54 Spring Telethon April 4-18 7 P.M. 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Weddings, engagements, anniversaries — all of the things that you want to know, can be at your fingertips every week. Now published by J-Ad Graphics of Hastings, publishers of The Reminder and the Hastings Banner, the Sun and News gives you more than ever before! Subscribe today! See what you've been missing. r-“ —— MAIL TODAY——! | Send my subscription to: | HAMf | | ADOWM | I CITY | Local Subscription Rate $8.00 Per Year Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Counties $ 10.00 Year | Barry. Kent. Allegan Co. sure mail to P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 795-3345 �Page 10 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / April 2, 1967 Caledonia tracksters to open with Lowell The Caledonia Fighting Scot track team opens the 1987 season next week with a dual meet with Lowell on Tuesday. April 7. and a dual meet with Calvin Christian on Thursday. April 9. These home dual meets will start at 4 p m with free admission and both the Scot boy's and girl’s track teams competing against the Lowell Red Arrows and the Calvin Christian Squires. The 1987 Fighting Scot track team has 54 athletes still working out The team has 11 seniors; Jim Buer. Jerry Groendyke. Ed Fowler. Todd Hooton. Matt Kictzman. Craig Mulder. Shawn Orr. Sieve Prins. Stale SagaBratcn Matt Vondach. and Bob Weaver. ■The 19 juniors are John Barstis. Mike Berends. Mark Chcrpcs. Doug Curtis. Jeff Groendyke. Kory Keating. J im Marsman. Mike Naughton. Mike Nickels. Marshall Pederson. Jeff Pete Haver. Jeff Pierce. Mark Prins. Dave Raab. Jeff Rietberg. Troy Shane. Dave Smith. Cun VanMeter, and Tom Kazcmier The 13 sophomores on the team are Bill Crandall. Kirk Graham. Dustin Gzym. Tim Hodgkinson. Dave Johnson. Chris Lentz. Jim Lewes. Chris Pine. Brad Ruth. Jeff Schumacher. Chris Webster. Dai Wessman and Dave Wilson. The 11 freshmen are Joe Benedict. Ryan Berends. Scott Burd. Paul Burchfield. Darwin Caskey. Tom Cox. Scott Fccnstra. Scott Johnson. Andy Lillie. Alan Roetman. and Man Shane The captains of the 1987 Fighting Scots track team are (left to right) Jerry Groendyke, Todd Hooton, Ed Fowler and Matt Kietzman. Caledonia girls track team expecting big year The 1987 Caledonia girls track team is off and running with 28 girls The team will be led by senior captains Deice Raab and Linda Warner, and junior captains Sally Clark and Amy Stoffcrs. Scuuprs Dawn Graham. Tangly Wai mo, Raab, and Warner arc off to a good final year,of competition. Ttys year ’s juniors arc Jcnm Colburn. Nancy Cox. Sally Clark, Traci Goodnough. Tracy Lynn. Colleen Mar­ shall. Kristine Ovcrmire. Shannon Plauts, Teresa Soper. Amy Stoffers. and Linda Warner Sophomores include Sarah Ashbaugh. Amanada Loetz. Terri Ruehs, Debbie Schumacher, and Becky Stauffer. First year participants for the Fighting Scots arc Ann Andrusiak. Judy Brodock. Jennie Dambly. Carla Frantti. Carrie Hill. Kim Graham, Tina Stevens, and Julie Zawacki. The girls participated in their first invitational of the year on March 19 at Grand Rapids Junior College. The ladies all had outstanding per­ formances on their way to ear­ ning four medals Amy Stof­ fcrs placed second in the shotput w ith a throw of 35*4'4”. Sally Clark was second in the high jump 5*0”. while Carla Fratti placed fifth in the two mile (13:00.1) and Sarah Ashbaugh placed fourth in the 880 (2:37.4) Gymnastic club reaches for new heights in Saginaw The girls from the Caledonia Gyrhnastics Club reached within themselves March 15 to put together a fine meet lor a 3rd place finish in a very tough gymnastic meet in which 2 of the stales top teams competed In the Childrens Division Stacey Deur tumbled herself into 5 top ten finishes with scores of 7.25 on vault. 5.75 on bars. 6.5 on beam. 7.7 on floor and 26.35 All Around. Then came the teams strength, the Jr. Division star­ ting with the suprise of Year. Alice King who was in only her 2nd meet of the year. Alice placed in 3 of 5 events and also qualified for the March Sectional meet. Alice's scores were 8.1 on vault. 5.65 on bars, 6.15 on beam. 7.15 on floor and 27.05 All Around. Next came Tara Manning another pleasant surprise. Tara has been placing in the top ten all year long with very fine scores she is also a sec­ tional qualifier. Taras scores Sunday were 7.6 on vault. 6.00 on bars. 6.1 on beam. 8.1 on floor and 27.80 All Around. Lori Wiseman followed Tara and did a very fine job with scores of 8.1 on vault. 6.4 on bars. 6.7 on beam. 7.9 on floor and All Around score of 29.10 placing within the top 5 in each event Beth Jousma was next and did a very g<xxl job coming off a spraned ankle. The week before Beth scored 8.3 on vault. 6.65 on bars. 6.65 on beam 7.60 on floor and had an All Around score of 29.20. Beth and Lori have both qualified for the state meet in Ann Arbor. The weekend of March 28 Stacey Tara and Alice will do their best to try to qualify for the state meet by going to Flint to compete in the March sectional. And first time competitor and also very hungry to be a top flight gymnast Treasure Hyllama placed in 2 of 5 events on vault she placed 8th with a score of 7.85 and 7th on beam with a score of 6.65. The girls next meet will be in Detroit April 11 Coach Mike MacEcchra feels the girls have done a fantastic job this year as can be proven by the ribbons medals and trophies taken by the team this year. Any child interested in gymnastic *s should contact the Club, enrollments are be­ ing taken now . RVs causing severe damage to state lands, say DNR division chief An all-out law enforcement effort is underway by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to stop the devastation of State Park. Stale Recreation Area and Wildlife Game Area lands caused bv the illegal use of Off -Road Vehicles (OR V). “The problem is gening out of control, especially on state lands in southern Michigan.” said DNR Parks Division Chief Jack Butterfield. "Park rangers and law enforcement officers are authorized to. and will cite anyone caught riding ORVs on these lands Driving ORVs in non­ designated areas in Michigan is a misdemeanor w Kh a penally of up to 90 days in jail and or a $100 fine. DNR officials report illegal ORV activity in these areas has stripped and eroded vegetative land cover, distrupted w ildlife and jeopar­ dized pedestrian safety The only State Park with a designated ORV area is Silver Lake State Park in Oceana County. according io the department All other State Park. State Recreational Areas and Wildlife Game Areas are off limits to ORVs “There’s no reason for ORV damage to occur on these protected lands when the state maintains over 1,600 miles of trails for ORV use on Mate forest land tn northern Michigan. *’ said Henry Webster. DNR forest management chief Groomed woodland trails have been set aside by the DNR for ORV use on state forest land in the Upper Peninsula and the northern half of the Lower Peninsula, said Webster. An additional 1.240 acres are open to ORV use at the Motorsport Area in Roscommon County, he added A list of ORV trails are con­ tained in the Michigan Cross Country Cycle Trails guide, published annually by the DNR. Guides are available at all DNR offices or DNR’s In formation Sers kcs Center. PO Box 30028. Lansing. 48909 517-373-1220 Season almost over for Caledonia wrestlers The wrestlers of the Caledonia Wrestling Club have had a good year so far. with 4 of the 5 developmental tournaments over. The wrestlers have traveled to Forest Hills Central. Lakewood, Byron Center. Grandville and Cedar Springs Schools. They also held a tournament of their own on March 7. with over 550 wrestlers going to the mats. The wrestlers who have placed in the top four or took home medals so far this year were: 8 and Under 46-lb Nicholas Love. 4th; 52-lb Patrick Jamison. 4th. 2nd. 55-lb. Steve Uyl. 3rd. 4th; 64-lb. Casey Kinney. 3rd. 4th; 64-lb. Jake Meyerink. 2nd. 3rd. 4th 9 and 10 Year Olds 55-lb Adam Stauffer. 2nd. 2nd. 4th, 75-lb. Paul Jamison. 1st, 2nd. 3rd, 75-lb Todd Thornton, Im. Im. LI. 90 lb Dsvt I vl. 1st. 1st, 2nd. 2nd, 80 lb Ryan Sinclair, 1st. 1st, 2nd; 90-lb. Blake Sinclair. 3rd. 4th. II and 12 Year Olds 85 lb Chris Love. 2nd. 2nd. 90-lb Brian Hanna. 2nd. 2nd; 95-lbs. Dan Simmons, 2nd. 3rd. 3rd 13 and 14 Year Olds 95-lb. Barry Thornton. 1st. 1st; 105-lb John Olivier. 2nd Middleville names major winter sports award winners Bowling Middleville High School has named its major award winners for its three winter sports. Doug Fox was named the Trojan basketball team's most valuable player. Three players. Bill Goodman. Brian Verlinde and David Elies, split the most improved award. Trena Yonkers was named the volleyball team’s most valuable player while Kathy Cooley was most improved. In wrestling. Brian Cooley was most valuable while Tony Palmer was most improved. Softball league meets Friday The Middleville Softball Association will meet Friday. April 3. at 7 p.m. at the Village Community Hall. If you plan on entering a team in the league, you must have a representative present. Sports camps to be offered The Caledonia Coaching staff w ill once again be offer­ ing Summer Sports Camps Registration forms will be available at all school offices beginning in May The camps dates are as follows: Golf. June 12-July 31; Giris Basketball. June 15-19; Boys Basketball. June 22-26; Tennis. June 22-July 30; Baseball. July 20-24; Softball. July 27-31; Football. Aug. 3-7; Soccer (grades 1-3). Aug 10-14. Soccer (grades 4-6). Aug. 17-21. The cost of the camps will be $25 for the first child. $20 for the second and $15 for the third child for each camp, if you have any questions please call the Community Ed. Of­ fice 891-8117. League results Thursday Night Classic Brog’s 33-15. Mar Poss 31-17, Simpson Industries 30Vi-17Vi, Doug’s Auto Ser­ vice 29,/i-18'Z?, Garbow Real Estate 29-19. Task 29-19, Robertson Plumbing & Htng. 27 V*-20 Vi, Seif & Sons Chevrolet 27Vi-2OVi, Gavin Chevrolet & Buick 26-22. Good Pal Farms 24-24, Nothern Equipment 20Vi-27Vi, Bender’s Service 19-29. Cascade Home Im­ provement 19-29, Geukes* Meat Market 14-34. Middle Villa 13-35. Thomaple Kit­ chen 10 Vi-37 Vi. High Games - D. Willyard 258. K. Aten 236, G. Colborn 231. J Hooper/R Cox 226. D. Wiilyard/D. This 224 High Series - Darrel Willard 663. D. Thiss. B Boyle 608, D Stauffer 595. D. Pickard 580. Thirsty Nite Mens Quinn's Sports 38-10, Villa Bakery 32-16. Formula Real Estate 30-18. Half Legal 30-18, Pabst 24-24. WFC 24-24. SGH 20-28, Pick One 18-30. Scouters ”65” 18-30, Four Bangers 17-31, The New Guys 17-31. American Homecraftors 14-34 High Games and Series N. Gardner 541, J. L’sbome 201-533. M Lesak 233-527. M. Manner 521, D Lagg 519. K Sears 222-514, J Venstra 509 Wolverine League Final Standings Purdum Construction 39-21, Caledonia Oil 36-24. Village Grocery 33Vi-26Vi, Phill’s Pizzeria 33-27. Gun l^ike Inn 32-28, Harrison's True Value Hdw & Marine 28l/i-3IW. G&L Remodeling 28W-3IW. Middleville Tool & Die 27Vi-32W, Hastings City Bank 21-39, Sav Mor 21 39 High Games - A. Williams 237, B Leedy 236-213. B Steffen 221 High Series - B Leedy 637, D. Slawson 604, A Williams 585, F. Naedcle 576. Thirsty Nite Mens Quinn s Sports 35-9, Villa Bakery 32-12, Formula Real Estate 28-16. Half Legal 26-18, Pabst 23-21, WFC 20-24, SGH 19 25, Pick One 18-26. The New Guys 16 28, Scouters “65” 16-28, Four Bangers 14-30, American Homecraftors 11-33. High Games and Series M Lesick 212-214-601. N. Gardner 202-556. D Vanderschaf 553. D. Owen 548. J L'sborne 528, R Taylor 218-527, D Brehm 525. D Deckers 201 514, J Nichols 514, L Savcdge 510, R Finkbiner 215-502. J Dieleman 502. D Thompson 211, M Mamtner 209. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 2. 1987 / Page 11 Down Memory Lane... with— Normo VekJerman The Thornapple Heritage Association is planning to put together a 100 year pictoral history book made up of a compilation of pictures from the years between 1835 adn 1935. We are asking for your help in getting the pictures The book will cover the northwest comer of Barry County; the Irving. Rutland. Thomapple and Yankee Spr­ ings township areas. We feel a book of pictures relating to the area would be an interesting and fun keep­ sake that could be shared with our families now. and in years to come, as a reminder of how life was then. The era was chosen because the townships underwent many changes: from the In­ dian reservations from prairies and forests, footpath trails for travel have been replaced with modem roads, log cabin houses are a thing of the past and wolves and bears arc no longer our nearest neighbors While doing your spring cleaning, perhaps you may come across some old photos stored in your attic, closet or basement that would bring pleasure to you and to others Please set some special ones aside and phone either Dorothy Dean at 795-9573 or Norma Velderman at 795-9715 to make an appoint­ ment to meet with Don Dean He will take a picture of your photos while you wait. You will not be asked to part with your photos Let's work together to make a keepsake book of pictures for all to enjoy. Your sharing will enable us to make a com­ plete pictorial history of the northwest comer of Barry County. Thanks for your generous help. Here are some examples of what kinds of photos we re looking for: Persons: Famous, in­ famous. groups, preachers, teachers, demists, doctors, newspaperman, costumed or uniformed, clothing fashions, work clothing Events: New M-37. centen­ nial. Band-on-Saturday night. Chautauqua or handbills. W.T.U. meeting, buildings under construction, group pic nic*. early sports, catastrophes (fire. wind, etc.) Maps: state, county, townships, towns, railroads, roads, schools, lakes, rivers, stagecoach roads Villages: (Hd. Neu and Now: Bowens Mills. Bull's Prairie. Freeport, Glass Creek. Irving. Linden. Mid­ dle Village. Middleville. Moreau's Trading Post. North Irving. Parmalee. Yankee Springs settlements. Places: Old homesteads, remember-that-sign. store buildings, office buildings, schools, cemeteries, streetcar restaurant, dams, mills-sawand-gnst. bams, factories, churches, houses-many styles, apple dryer. Transportation: horse and buggy, horse and sleigh, new cars, train and train ticket, stagecoach schedule's, oxon teams, roads. Headlines: banks closed. Michigan becomes a state Miscellaneous: Arrowhead displays, etc. Workers: butchers, bakers, candlestick makers, farmers, lawyers, merchants, chiefs, undertakers. Millers. Auc­ tioneers. housewives, milliners, railroad men. mailmen, photographers, fac­ tory workers, dancers, hotelkeepers, blacksmiths, mechanics, painters. Politi­ cians. musicians, barbers. Gun Lake Women’s Club will hear about girlstown April 8 Girlstown will be the focus of the April meeting of the General Federation of Women's Clubs-Gun Lake Area to be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. April 8 at Bay Pointe Restaruant on Gun Lake. The restaurant is located at 11456 Marsh Rd.. Shelbyville. The club will also hold its fourth annual Gun Lake Mor­ ning Madness Auction after a short update from a Girlstown representative. Members arc asked to bring “white elephants" to be auctioned off. All proceeds from the auction will go to support Girlstown. Members may register for the upcoming GFWCMichigan state convention to be held in Frankenmuth and tickets for the Spring Style Show will be available. As always, visitors and guests are welcome and lunch will be available after the meeting. Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Your Lawn Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) Middleville Bob Klinge ■gli 795-7647 ************************* MIDDLEVILLE LIONS CLUB - Chicken Dinner Middleville Senior High Cafeteria Sunday, April 12,1987 • 12:00-3 p.m. Adults ’4.00/Kids ’2.00 Middleville First Baptist Church get new Youth Minister The First Baptist Church of Middleville has recently add­ ed to its pastoral staff. Bill Kenney, minister of youth and music Kenney is a graduate of Grand Ledge High School, and the Grand Rapids Baptist College w uh a bachelor of arts degree in music and psychology. He comes to Middleville from Zeeland, where, for six years, he served on the staff of the First Baptist Church as minister of music. He has also served as music director at the Regular Baptist Camp in Lake Ann. and as a counselor at Camp Barakel in Fairview He has worked as a radio announcer for WCSG in Grand Rapids and also WJQ in Holland Rev Bruce M Stewart, pastor of the church, says Kenney began his mtnisty on March 9. Red Cross ’Swim-A-Cross’ is planned for Saturday, April 25 The Barry County Red Cross is holding the second annual swim-a-cross at the Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville The date is Saturday . Apnl 25. Beginning at 10 a m. it will last until the last swimmer is finished. Each swimmer finds spon­ sors w ho pay a set amount for each lap completed. The money raised helps fund pro­ grams such as blood drivers, swimming safety classes, disaster relief and the AIDS education campaign. This event is being run en­ tirely by volunteers Terri Vanderkooi is the co­ ordinator this year, as she was last year, and is being assisted by Judy Bailey Two S75 cash pnzes will be awarded. One will be given to the team and one to the in­ dividual who earns the most money. There will be in­ dividuals. teams and clubs swimming, having fun and doing raising money for others. Any individuals, clubs or groups who would like to enter the swim-a-cross should call 945-3122 or stop by the pool at 3885 Bender Rd.. Middleville for sponsor sheets. VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL OFFICIAL MINUTES March 24, 1987 President Pro Tern Hardy call­ ed the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present Bray. Filcek, Hardy, Myers, Riley and VandenBerg. Absent: President Thatcher. Guests Marge Loew. Byron Porritt, and news reporters. Minutes of the March 10, 1987 meeting were approved as read. Bray moved that Council desig­ nate the week of May 4, 1987 as Clean-Up Week. Support by Myers. Ayes 5 and nay 1. Motion carried. Riley moved that Council re­ new Village Manager Roon's Contract. Support by Bray. Roll coll Bray aye, Filcek aye. Hardy aye. Myers aye. Riley aye. and VandenBerg aye. Motion carried. Discussion held on Village Maintenance Code. Fileck moved that Council table action on the Village Main­ tenance Code and refer it back to Public Works B Committee for more information. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all, carried. Myers reported to Council on the Annual Legislative Confer­ ence. Middleville is paired with Ad­ dison for Mayor Exchange. With no further business. Filcek moved for adjournment. Support by Bray. Ayes all, car­ ried. Meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m. CHERYL HOOPER, Village Clerk (4-2) Legal Notice SHORT FORECLOSURE - NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Lonny L. Kienutske and Suzanne L Kienutske husband and wife to Security National Bonk of Bottle Creek now known os Comerico-Battle Creek. Mort­ gagee dated June 1 1979 and recorded on June 7 1979 m Liber 241 on page 546 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of Eighteen Thousand Six Hun­ dred Ninety Three and 18 100 Dollars ($18 693 18 including in­ terest at 12 0*. per annum. Under the power of sole con­ tained m said mortgage and the statute m such cose mode and provided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by o sole of the mortgog ed premises or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 11:00 o'clock a.m. on Friday, Moy 1. 1987 Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry Coun­ ty. Michigan, and ore described as: The South 99 feet of Lot 11 of R B Gregg S Addition to the Village of Nashville, according to the Plot thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on page 13 in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated March 19 1987 Comerico Bonk-Battle Creek Mortgagee SEYBUPN SMITH BESS HOWARD KAHN AND HARNISCH P C. By Gerald B Ah(P3O241, 2000 Town Center. Suite 1500 Southfield Ml 48075 (313) 353 7620 (4-16) CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50' billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m. Thank You For Sale THANK YOU Dear Middleville friends and family, thank you all for thinking of me on my birthday. I really appreciated all the cards, letters and your thoughtfullness. Thanks a million and God Bless You. Amn. Marty Kermcen from Shcmya A.F.B. Alaska. 1976 CUTLASS OLDSMO­ BILE: needs alternator, $250. Phone 795-3663____________ Business Services EXTERIOR PAINTING: interior, S25 per room, 15 years experience. Light hauling and basement clean up. Free esti­ mates. Yard work, leaves raked. No job too small. Christian male. 795-9826. __________________ PIONEER POLE BUILD­ ING: 30x40x10, one 12’ slider, on 36” entrance door, 1 ’ boxed eave overhang, 45# 2x6 truss, 1/2” white styrene foam roof insulation. Premium textured woodgrain steel siding. 9 colors in roofing, siding and trim. $5,390.00. Includes fast erec tioa. 800-292-0679._________ HUSKY BUILDINGS: for garages, storage and shops. 24x40x8 - $3,790.00. Complete labor and material. Normal 3 day construction. 800-292-0615. WANTED: Carpenter work, free estimates, call 795-7290 FOR SALE: Hammond organ. Draw bar settings. Call 795-3594. For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avallabk. Call 672-7110. Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: moved to new home, lots of even thing for sale. Fri., Apr. 3. 9-5. 12530 Bass Rd., Middleville._______ GARAGE SALE: 8115 Shaw Lake Rd., Apr. 14, 8:3O-dark. Moped, $300.00, nic nacs A other goodies. ___ THREE F Will \ G KRAGE SALE: April 1st, 2nd. 3rd, from 9-5. Some baby items furniture and clothes, plus rnisc. items. 5325 Stimson. Middleville Real Estate HOUSE FOR SALE: Looking for rental property? Could very easily be a 2 family. 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, fully carpeted except kitchen. One garage with sepcrate 3 phase electrical services. One large utility barn. Call 616-795-3503 Miscellaneous Wanted PICTURES WANTED: for book. Irving, Rutland, Thornap­ ple and Yankee Springs Town­ ships. 1835 - 1935. Will photo­ graph picture while you wait. Call 795-9573 or 795-9715. Thornapple Heritage Association.________________ BACK AND WE’RE BETTER: ground floor opportunity. Christmas Around the World Is looking for people with good organiza­ tional abilities and kits of enthusiasm. Experience not necessary. Will train. Flexible hours; no Investment; excellent Income. 313-762-3938 WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and FIRST TIME EVER at Bianco Son Used Auto Parts. Phone Furniture in Shelbyville. Ask for your employee discount and 792-2606 or 792-2812 receive 25% off. 672-5115 Caledonia student wins scholarship at Western Rebecca M Mulder of 7361 Orlee Street, Caledonia, is among the 39 senior level students at Western Michigan Univesity named the recipient of a Clifford and Ella Chap­ man Distinguished Senior Scholarships for the 1987 winter semester. Mulder is majoring in occupational theraphy. The $200 award is provided from funds of the trust established in 1964 by the Chapmans, long-time friends of WMU. Il is given annually to seniors elected by the University Scholarship Com­ mittee on the basis of academic record and par ticipation in extracurricular and community service activities. £30 GRAPHIC ■ gLai OF WEST MICHIGAN, INC. COMMUNICATIONS Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE — 795 7625 124 East Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS AMOCO For local news of Middleville and Caledonia Subscribe today! 795-3345 FUEL on. GAS i DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY C)£ S2M CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA Ml 4*316 (616) 891-8198 Featuring Amoco Prem»er D»e»e> SELF-SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP �Page 12 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / April 2, 1987 Fishing openers announced Smelt runs may peak two weeks early in state Peak spring smelt runs could start as much as two weeks earlier than normal due to unseasonably warm temperatures in late February and early March, reports AAA Michigan. Smelt generally begin spawning runs into parent streams when the water temperature reaches about 42 degrees and that could kick off one of the earliest dipping seasons Smelt action should peak the first three weeks of April south of a line from Grand Haven to Port Huron with the season's earliest runs ex­ pected in the St Clair River system Activity should peak in the middle two weeks of April in Central Lower Michigan while results should be best from mid-to-late April in Northern Lower Michigan Upper Peninsula smelt runs should be strongest from midApnl to early May. The 65 most productive stale waters are listed on AAA Michigan's 1987 Smelt Guide, which includes two Canadian sites-Pomt Peiee National Park and the Wheatley area, both along Lake Erie. Point Peiee ten­ tatively will be open from 6 a m to 2 a m. April 17-25 for smelt dipping Those dates will he changed if conditions warrant No cars will be allowed to enter the park after 10 p.m Smelt dippers suffered through a disappointing season last spring in Michigan, but Department of Natural Resources field of­ ficials expect an improved 1987 yield. Smelt mostly run 6 io 8 in­ ches and provide best action between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. or on cloudy days Besides a fishing license, the items needed for smelt dipping are a net. bucket, warm clothes, waders and a flashlight Smelt dipping is relatively inexpensive and appeals to a variety of outdoor enthusiasts. According to the Travel. Tourism and Recreation Resource Center of Michigan State University, nearly onefourth of Michigan residents and more than 7 percent of non residents who fish in this state will dip for smelt. Michigan s smelt regula­ tions are unchanged from 1986. Dippers may use hand nets up to one half mile upstream from any river mouth south of M-72 from March 1 to May 31 and north of M-72 from April 10 to May 31 Large nets up to nine feet square are allowed on some streams by permit only. Dippers should remember that many beaches or stream banks may be private property and permission to dip should be obtained from the owner. Regulations are listed m the 1987-88 Michigan Fishing Guide, which is available free at all DNR field offices and places selling fishing licenses. A 1987 fishing license is re­ quired after March 31. NEW...RELATED BALANCE CHECKING! We have a new checking program called RELATED BALANCE CHECKING! When you have $2,500 in a savings account or certificate of deposit with us., or the combination of the two ac­ counts total $2,500, your per­ sonal checking account is ser­ vice charge free! RELATED BALANCE CHECKING is new at our bank and you will need to come in and sign up for this free checking program. Checking is also free of all service charges for customers that maintain the low minimum balance of $300 in their account, as well as for customers 60 years of age and older! Stop by today and discover the convenience of checking with us. That’s Hastings City Bank, “the bank with over a hundred years of experience!” Fishing licenses for the 1987 season. April 1. 1987 through March 31. 1988. are on sale now. from the Depart ment of Natural Resources (DNR) and vendors across the state. The 1986 Michigan fishing license will expire on March 31. A list of upcoming Michigan fishing openers follows: March 31 - 1986 Michigan fishing license expires; 1987 fishing licenses and guides are available from all fishing license dealers, all DNR field offices or through DNR Infor­ mation Services Center. Box 30028. Lansing. Ml 48909 517-373-1220. April 1 - Certain trout, sal num streams are open for early Spring fishing. Con­ sult DNR fishing guide pages 14-17 for streams and upstream limits, statewide April 1 - Spearing, hand netting and bow fishing season for suckers, carp, gar and bowfin begins, non-trout streams south of Highway M 46 April 1 - Walleye, sauger. muskellunge and northern pike fishing open in Great Lakes and connecting waters of the Lower Peninsula (Muskellunge fishing in Lake St. Clair. Detroit River and the St. Clair does not open till June 6). April 10 - Smelt dipping season begins, north of Highway M-72 (began March I south of M-72) on Great Lakes and connecting waters and all tributaries within a half mile of their mouth. April 15 - Spearing, hand­ netting and bow fishing season for suckers, carp, gar and bowfin begins, non-trout streams between highways M46 and M-72. April 25 - Regular trout season opens, statewide. April 25 - Walleye, sauger. muskellunge and northern pike fishing open inland waters of the Lower Peninsula. May 1 - Lake trout season opens on Lake Huron. Lake Michigan and their tributary streams. May 1 - Spearing, handnet ting and bow fishing season for suckers, carp, gar ansi bowfin begins, non-trout streams of Upper Peninsula and north of M-72. May 15 - Walleye, sauger. muskellunge and northern pike season opens in the Up per Peninsula, both inland and Great Lakes waters May 23 - lairgemouth and smallmouth bass season opens statewide (except in Lake St Clair. Detroit River and St Clair-opens June 20) Get a kid hooked on fishing, 4-H program Taking kids fishing. Sounds great, doesn’t it? The Michigan 4-H Youth program offers a weekend at Gull Ixikc (in southwest Michigan) teaching kids how to reel in those fish. The workshop, called 4-H Leader-Youth Fish and Fishing Program, is to be offered at Kellogg Biological Station May 29-31. The goal of the program is to involve 25.pairs of adults and youth from across Michigan in the 4-H fishing projects. The participants will receive information on how fish live, behave, and are managed; how to care for streams; and how to use tackle. The instructors are Fisheries and Wildlife specialists from Michigan State University, local anglers. 4 H Youth program stafl. and volunteers Fishing licenses are needed to participate in this program The total cost for the pro­ gram is $18 per person, in eluding lodging, meals, bait and equipment (if the angler doens’t have a favorite rod) Program details and registration materials are now available at the Barry County Cooperative Extension Ser vice office. This program is open to both new and current 4-H families. The application deadline is May I. and enroll ment is limited, so pre­ register soon. Scouting award will be given Amway founder The Distinguished Citizen Award of the Boy Scouts of America will be presented to Richard M. DeVos. President Amway Corp, at the bi-annual Dinner for Scouting Lun­ cheon. Friday. April 10. at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. A leader in the community. DeVos will become the first West Michigan recipient of the award, which recognized outstanding involvement in the community and dedication to Scouring s objectives of citizenship training, character development and personal fitness The Distinguished Citizen presentation highlights the Scouting fundraiser which will also feature a unique presentation of the America Cup Challenge by Tom Mcluiughlin, Sailing Direc tor. America II Syndicate Gary Basner. WOOD Radio, is the Master of Ceremony of the 12:15 p m luncheon, designed to raise funds for the general Scouting program served by the West Michigan Shores Council, Boy Scouts of America. Information can be obtained through the Council Service Center, phone (616) 363-3828 The Reservation deadline is March 31. Tk School News: safe and sound banking FDIC Thornappk Kellogg West & McFall Ekm. Lunch Menu Monday. April 6 Hamburger or cheeseburger, french fries, condiments, green beans, choice of fruit. Tuesday. April 7 Taco lettuce/cheese cup, buttered peas, fresh fruit W ednesday. April 8 BBQ beef on bun, french fries, buttered green beans. choice of fruit. Thursday, April 9 West. Pizza, mixed veg . fruit McFall, Tuna pita, macaroni salad, veg. stixs, fruit or tee cream. Friday, April 10 McFall, Pizza, mixed veg , fruit West, Tuna pita, macaroni salad, veg., stixs, fruit or ice cream Hot dog available every day. milk served at every meal � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-04-09.pdf a39a02051867173e71736028f1093d2d PDF Text Text C'b Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia No. 14 - April 9.1967 Middleville. Michigan 49333 117th Year'Twenty Cents School vote cannot be counted again Norman Bird (left) look* on os members of the canvassing board Corl Mcllvain (seated). Ann Merrill and Emmet Herrington discover that the ballot bag can be opened without breaking.the seal. Suit blocks wetlands filling by Mary Warner Owners of a two-acre parcel of land on Gun Lake have agreed to stop filling in por lions of their property with sand until a court suit filed against them by the state at­ torney general is resolved Attorney General Frank Kelley is maintaining that John and Frank Piller, owners of property on the west shore of Gun Lake near Baughman 's Marina, are in violation of a wetlands protection act passed by the Michigan legislature in 1980 At a hearing Tuesday, a preliminary injunction request was made asking that the Pillers stop putting any more sand on their property. The fill could damage the ecological balance of the lake and create environmental pro­ blems. Department of Natural Resources officials said At the hearing, the Pillers agreed not to place any more fill on their property until the matter is resolved bv trial. Jeff King of the DNR said. Property owner John Piller declined to comment on the case. Judge Hudson E. Deming, who rotates between Barry and Eaton counties and heard the case in Eaton County. set a trial date for August 17. King said. The Pillers did not agree, however, to removing the fill that has already been placed on the property . King said. The attorney general's suit is asking that the fill be removed, and if it isn't, that the Pillers be fined $10,000 a day until the removal is ac­ complished. King said. King said wetlands, or pro­ perty below a certain eleva­ tion. are protected by the 1980 state act because they provide certain necessary ingredients in the land's ecological chain. For instance, he said, wild Continued, page 5 by Kathleen J. Oresik The votes cast during the March 23 Thomapple Kellogg School special bond election were declared n<M recountable by the Barry County Canvass­ ing Board due to clerical er­ rors. improper sealing of the ballot box and other discrepancies. Under the rules of the Stale Canvassing Board, the vote total is deemed not recoun­ table and the election stands unless it is challenged in court. County Clerk Norval Thaler said The inconsistencies were discovered during an official recount at the county cour­ thouse Friday afternoon. Middleville resident Nor­ man Bird filed a petition for the recount w ith the clerk two days after the election. Bird said that he felt an error in calculations may have been made since the bond issue passed by a slim margin of voters (782-746) in Precinct 1. While determining if the procedures taken by the elec­ tion workers met with the state’s requirements, the can­ vassing board discovered that: — the ballot bag inside the sealed ballot box was im­ properly sealed with a wire lead seal, thus allowing the bag to be opened without the seal being broken; — the ballot box was not sealed until the morning after the election; — the box was kept in the school’s vault overnight before being sealed; — persons other than the election chairperson had ac­ cess to the vault; — the ballot boxes were sealed during the election and those numbers, rather than the numbers used after the elec­ tion were entered in the poll book; and — the ballot count didn't match the recorded numbers of ballots (the count revealed one invalid vote short). State Elections Specialist David E. Peterson, present at the recount in an advisory capacity, said he supported the board's decision Members of the canvasssing board said they didn’t feel the inconsistencies were deliberate since the penalties for tampering are considered to be a felony and the punish ment for such actions are severe. Board members, all from outside of the TK district, questioned Jerri McKeown, the elections chairperson, on the discrepancies. Upon hear ing her explanations they agreed that she had intended to follow the proper procedures. Barry County Clerk Nor man Thaler said that this was not the first time seal numbers have been entered in the wrong places. But he caution­ ed election workers to pay particular attention to details and stressed the importance of proper procedures. Thaler told Thornapple Kellogg School Superinten­ dent Gerald Page that the county would keep the ballot box in its possession until the matter is resolved He told Page that the count could be rendered as evidence if the case went to court. "If the margin (of voters supporting the bond issue) was only one or two. a re­ count might prove a miscalculation (in tabulating the ballots) But in this case there is a margin of 56 (votes)." Thaler said Page said he felt the election results would hold up in court and said the schools plans to go ahead with the construction. Unhappy with the results, petitioner Bird said he had contacted state Sen Jack Welborn to get the paperwork necessary to recall the school board members from office for supporting the bond issue. And he said he felt the elec tion should be declared in­ valid. (Sec related story) Page said a recall petition would require a percentage of signatures of all the people that voted in the last election That encompasses I I townships, he said, and added that he didn't think Bird could get that many signatures. The recount verified that the total number of valid votes cast corresponded to the number of valid votes record­ ed. A recount to validate the number of yes or no votes, as was petitioned, was denied. Board responds to charges... by Kathleen J. Oresik Two school district residents who filed for a re count of the March 23 special bond election quizzed the members of the Thomapple Kellogg School Board of Education Monday Norman and Charlene Bird of 4900 Robertson Rd presented a list of questions on the $4.5 million bond pro posal for a new elementary building and addition to the Two run unopposed for seats on the TK school board Two people have filed nominatingfietitkHis to run for the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education, the school administ ration office said this week. The candidates will be unopposed for the two open seats on the board The deadline for filing was April 6 Dan Law. 38. of 11099 Hastings Point. Middleville (Gun Lake), and Jan BradySiebesma. 32. of 6075 Cherry Valley Road. Thornapple Township, are the candidates for the two four-year terms. The seats are currently held bv Robert Courts, president, arid Stephen Elies, trustee Superintendent Ge raid Page said that the two incumbents, with children neanng gradua­ tion. are retiring after serving two terms on the board "I think they (the can­ didates) are good people and would make good board members Dan is very m terested in the school and Jan has been very involved in planning for the new school." Page said Fkurd members are appoi med pos Htofts on the txurd during an organizational meeting in July. Please turn to page four for CANDIDATE PROFILES Jon Brody-Siebsmo Dan Law Continued on page 4 �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 9. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST Last Monday. Kevin James Schiefla made his appearance, weighing in at 7 pounds 5 ozs. The proud parents are Scott and Barb Schiefla and big brother John. The grand­ parents are Mr and Mrs Jim Beuschel and Mr and Mrs Hap Schiefla Congratulations to the happy family. John now has a brother. loanee Gordan Vcrheek was born to Tom and Anna VcrHeek last Thursday. His big brother is Christopher Congratulations to this happy family also (Anna and I graduated together.) Kelvin and Katherine Borr are the parents of a new son and Tony and Linda Sarver are the parents of a baby girl Congratulations. Last Wednesday I enjoyed having lunch with my motherin-law. Jean Soest (That’s right we re both Jeans). Deb­ bie and Shirley took grandpa Soest out to lunch. Then the girls stayed with grandma and grandpa while I had an appointment. Thanks to all of you for your support at the Bake Sale last Friday sponsored by the United Methodist Women's Club Tonight is Caledonia's United Methodist Women s general meeting. We meet at the church at 7 p.m. Come join the fun. The Top O Morning Circle meets Tuesday morning at 9:30 am at Georgianna Sweet s home. On Tuesday . April 14, the Caledonia's Order of the Eastern Stars will hold their regular meeting We took care of Mr. Bowman's class's pet hampster fix spring break. It’l real­ ly been firn Thanks class, for letting Goober entertain us. George and Gmme were Sunday dinner guests at the Soest home. Rich came to the rescue and turned dinner on when I went to church and forgot all about it George had been ail set to turn the water on at the cottage but w as glad he hadn't. Our sympathy to the family of Ruth Harris. 76. of Green Lake. Ruth passed on Wednesday. April I. Darlene Ruehs returned home from the South last week Happy birthday to April bir­ thday folks: Josephine THERE SHOULD BEAN IN YOUR FUTURE Don’t be confused by the new Federal TSx Regulations! You have until April 15,1987 to open and contribute to your 1986 Individual Retirement Account and receive tax credits on your 1986 Federal Income Tiix return. with offices in Caledonia and Dutton. MEMBER FHI.C Stop in soon and we’ll tell you what your options are! Nickels-2nd: Marie Wondrazek-5th: Pat Alberts-7th; Betty Schnurr-11th; Hazel McCaul and Alice Fletcher-14th; Maude Crumback-17th; Art DeW'md-18th; Leon Slatter and Margaret Martin-21st; Tom Gehl and Larry Gabrielse-22nd: and James Sherman-26ch. Happy anniversary to Leon and Vai Slatter on the 20th and John and Bertha King on the 29th. Fred and Janice Moss of Alto celebrated 30 years of mamge on Sunday . April 5. Congratulations. Leonard Welte is at his home recuperating from his January stroke. Best wishes. Congratulations to Hazel Wilcox from Alaska on her marriage to Willard Lotts from Iron Mountain. Madge Reuhs is now living with her daughter. Gen and Phil Datema. Madge has a blood clot in her leg. Forrest Alderink is mending at home after knee surgery. Best wishes to him. Etta Timm is on the mend after her stroke. We miss her. The damp weather has caus­ ed Leroy (Tip) Finkbeiner s back to flare up. The weather has affected the rest of the ar­ thritis sufferers as well. It's also a bad time for those with sinus infections. Jim Gehl left this Tuesday to fly to Seattle. He will spend a week with his sons during their school vacation. The Kettle Lake. Dutton. “Johnny Appleseed" pro­ gram showed on Caledonia Cable T V. on Sunday night March 29. It was very well done and interesting. Six American Legion Aux­ ilary ladies attended a leader­ ship seminar last Saturday, at the Cassard American Legion Post on 44th St Those atten­ ding were Tlielma Gehl, Laurie Tmtsch, Sandy Pitt. Sharon White, Estelle McConnon, and Phyllis Rogers. Our condolances to the family of Mr. Issac Moreland, 74, of Kentwood who passed away. Johanna Courts of Caledonia is a sister. Last Friday Thelma Gehl, Sue Fleischmann and Marcia Gehl all received packages delivered by UPS Upon open­ ing them, they found some beautiful fresh puyallup daffodill blossoms. Jim Gehl was visiting his sons in Washington and the flowers were delivered from Jim, Brian and Bradley Gehl. Dave and Millie Stauffer have returned from a week's vacation in Mississippi. They said it was cold and damp down there. Wendell and Lucy Long and Ray and Donna Re ns laud spent two weeks traveling out in Arizona. They had a lovely vacation. Harold and Phyllis Gless have returned from their Arizona trip. They visited the Jack Johnsons while they were there Our condolances to the family of John Deremiak. 80. of Grand Rapids, who passed away March 31. Especially to June and Larry Kopenkosky of Caledonia and family. Last Saturday afternoon Grace Seen. Myrtle McCarty and Thelma Gehl played a couple games of Euchre at Margaret Stanton s home Bill and Sharon White at tended the wedding of some friends last Saturday night. Ralph and Thelma Gehl had Saturday evening dinner at Kow Patties Saloon in Mid­ dleville. Everything was super! Phillip and Carol VanderMeer also had Satur­ day night dinner there. The Ralph Gehls. Ann Gehl and friend Kim. Dick Boyink and lady friend all were Satur­ day evening guests of Larry. Marcia and Mac" Gehl Dorothy Finkbeiner visited her neighbors. Bob and Marion Buer. who are now able to be at home with help. Our best wishes to them. Bertha Thurkettle returned to her home last week after spending the winter in Florida. Weekend guests of Nancy and Lenn Sutterfield of San ford were Lenn's brother and wife. Red and Lorna Sutterfieki of Coopersville Our condolances to the family of Gale Packer. 79. formerly of Caledonia, who passed away last Friday in In­ verness. FL. Ronald and Rosalie Packer of Caledonia are member of her family. Laurie Trutsch said she look her kids to the circus one day last week Miss Julie Benedict and her mom went to California to visit her sister. Two step-brothers. Lauren Hummed and Jessie Strnynewski. from Holy Family Church made their first Holy Communion Satur day evening. Congratulations to them. Tuesday evening. Julie Shoemaker from Kentwood and Kimberly Rillcma from Middleville spent the night with their grandparents Mr and Mrs. John King Sounds like they had a super good time. Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. John King enjoyed din net with Don and Fanny Brinks of Bryon Center Road Next Sunday Ed Passenger will speak at the Caledonia United Methodist Church Come join us. Happy belated birthday to Gene Finkbeiner whose birth day was April 6. Be sure to check out the bird houses on display at the Com munity Ed office. They're fantastic! April Fool! Mother Nature had the last laugh Wednesday a.m. Clarke hurried to blow the snow away and by mxm it had melted Have you been to the new restaurant in Caledonia? Mary and Jim Springer of Delton and Clarke and I were there Saturday evening. It is called Hayward’s County Kitchen in the Village Center. We had a great meal. They are open for breakfast, too. Let’s give them our support! Bob and Lois Higley spent the weekend with mother Higley. She is about the same. Katherine Cisler is some what better. Daughter Virgina is still with the family. Esther Kelley and June Tungate attended Fem Doyles 70th birthday party Sunday at Lincoln Meadows They have a real nice place there to entertain friends and family. Happy Birthday, Fern! Fern Doyle, Lois Bacon, June Tungate and Esther Kelley had breakfast at the Family Restaurant in Wayland, Friday. The Delton Springers and Clarke and I will call at the VanderPool Funeral Home Monday evening to pay our respects to a cousin, Vern Norris. Bernadine Reaser and Marian Martin of Middleville were Grand Rapids shoppers Thursday. Harry and Bernadine Reaser called on his brother Chuck and Louise of Hastings, Sunday afternoon MIDDLEVILLE LIONS CLUB - Chicken Dinner Middleville Senior High Cafeteria Sunday, April 12,1987 • 12:00-3 p.m. Adults <4.00/Kids <2.00 eSun andt Netosna i tltlm a I u i Mltau Ma UW 14 7SM P.O. Box BI Phone 795-3345 HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 The Sun and Newa was foundod in 1870 and ia pub liahod weekly on Thuradaya Socond ciaaa poataga ia paid at Middlaville, Michigan 49333. Member of Michigan Preaa Aaaociation. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local, Per Year Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Counties Published by The Hastings Banner, Inc. MOO S10.00 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 9. 1987 / Page 3 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN I guess what my husband games that Rex's mom had says about Michigan, is true taught him as a youngster Wcatherwise. he says, it's a Everyone had such a good woman's state in that it can't time. Last week Michelle and make up its mind. I say if variety is the spice of our life, Amanda Oke came over and took grandma Norton out to then so is our weather. I guess 1 really love the seasonal eat at the Villa. Son Monty Norton came over the same changes. I never really ap preciated our Michigan afternoon and took video pic­ weather until I was stationed tures Then he went home to in Corpus Christi. Texas, Kalamazoo and taped pictures while I was in the Navy Air of the other family members Force. 1 loved the warmth, Arvts and Danny Curry and Arvid came over Saturday, but eventually got homesick. Angie. Jeremy and Pat Hil­ lyla went to Arvis’s home. ly went back home during spr­ Michelle and Amanda were ing break. While there they also there Later on David encountered terrific snow Oke came over Michael Nor­ storms They thought they throp, Jeff and Jamie Oakley might have trouble coming were there also. Sunday, lyla attended her grandson the home, but they made it ok Saturday night Maggie. Rev Michael's church. Then Greg and Bryan Cox from she had dinner with Arvis and Grand Rapids went out for Danny Curry and Arvid. supper with his parents. Don­ Amanda and Missy also were there. na and Charlie Fox. Mary Noah sounded so Diane and Rich Overmire and their three boys, Julie. miserable. She and Harold Glen, and Pat Schondolmayer have been down with the flu spent in Chicago last week at but are getting better. Kay their daughter and hubby's, Noah had them over for Susan and Dennis Stiver's. Mary’s birthday Friday even­ The men attended the Bulls ing They had such a nice and New York basketball time Mary VanderWal came game while the women toured home from Florida They had a huge new mall Susan came rough driving coming back. Art and Ann Kenyon had a home this weekend to attend a shower for Sue and Randy lot of company this week Vandenberg on Friday Satur­ Ann also talked to sister day she attended a shower for Louise Elwood She has been Mary and Doug Cisler. Susan staying at daughter Pat's in said it was fun to see California. She and Pat went to Hawaii and Louise was just everyone. Luana Tolan spent last bubbling. She had had such a weekend celebrating her bir- wonderful time. Last week the Doug Hart thday. Thursday afternoon she and Cheryl Hooper went out. family went to his two niece's Friday she and her family First Holy Communion at St. went out. Saturday, the card Rose’s in Hastings. They had a family get together after­ club helped her celebrate. Regina Stein celebrated her wards. Thursday afternoon they attended the circus and birthday with her family at Rex and Chris Schaad’s said it was a very good show. home. The Slanders were The family couldn't get there too. She said they had together to help his grandma fun playing old fashioned Shook celebrate her 80th bir­ parlor (pencil and paper) thday in February so they all got together Sunday to have an open house for her in Lake Odessa She’s from Iowa. Most all of her family comes from there. Doug had a wonderful time visiting with relatives he hadn't seen since he was a small boy He was fascinated with one of his older relative's accounts of how children worked at an early age and how hard they worked The Shermans played cards Saturday in Muskegon The Jim Verlmde family vacationed a week at Jekyl Island. GA. They said it was cold and miserable. He said there was better weather here in Michigan Sunday the Koeplmgers at­ tended a riding club in Grand Rapids Their son from Kan­ sas City will be there this next w eekend Greta Greiner attended a Wednesday meeting of the Quilt Cub at Dons Raver’s in Hastings. Greta also visited her brother in Grand Rapids on Friday. He is making wonderful progress since his surgery lyla Norton. Barb and Annete Clinton went out for din­ ner Friday Becky and Dave's two girls spent the weekend with her parents. Don and Dorothe Dean Sunday. Becky and Dave picked them up. Neva and Bill Kenyon had a super week in Acupulo. Mex­ ico. They enjoyed the beautiful weather, swimming the beach and Para Sailing. Neva even tried it and just loved it. The Thomapple Heritage Cub meets Saturday April 11 at 11 a m at the Moe School with the TK School board building committee. Gary VanElst. Gary Thaler and John Miller. It will be a very short meeting. Then Wednes­ day, April 15, we have our regular Heritage meeting at my home at 8 p.m. See you there ■ Rotary donates to soccer program Middleville’s young soccer players will be the beneficiaries of a gift from the Middleville Rotary Club. Rotary President Eldon Newmeyer is shown presenting a $100 check to Dan Parker (center), fundraising director of the Middleville area American Youth Soccer Organization, and Dan Law, the AYSO’s fundraising co­ director. As a service organization, Newmeyer said, Rotary uses its funds to help sup­ port other community organizations. Law and Parker said they are grateful to the Rotary and other area businesses that lend their support for the youth soccer program. Thornapple Kellogg School Menus: Thornapple Kellogg West & McFall Elem. Lunch Menu Monday, April 13 Fishwich on bun, tator tots, condiments, buttered corn, fruit or ice cream. Tuesday. April 14 Chicken salad in a com shell, buttered com. fruit or ice cream. Wednesday, April 15 Chili or chicken noodle soup, veg. stixs, butter sand­ wich, fruit. Thursday , April 16 West, Pizza, buttered peas. school there is a one a two person team entered in each category • The Middleville team is led by Mr. Craig Rossman, science teacher. The ten students who participated this year were Del Craven. Pam Eaglen. Qave Boshears. Mis­ ty Knox. Jeff Keuhn. Saman­ tha Porter, Cori Dean. Amy Gossett. Jason Reichad. and Jeanne Streeter. They com­ peted in only ten events. Although this was the teams first year, they still came away with two firsts One m computers with Jeff Keuhn and Misty Knox. The other in genetics with Jeff Keuhn Next year the team plans to expand and compete in all 25 events. THIS WEEK ONLY ■ SALE ENDS SAT. 5P.M. [ We Are Offering Employee Discounts To Our Cu«tomer» | At BLANCO FURNITURE IN SHELBYVILLE YOU’RE JUST LIKE ONE OF THE FAMILY. SELECT ANY IN-STOCK ITEM YOU WANT AND WE LL GIVE IT TO YOU FOR 25% OFF AND EVERYTHING ELSE YOU BUY WILL BE DISCOUNTED! NOW, WE CAN ONLY AFFORD TO LET YOU BUY ONE ITEM WITH YOUR 25% EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT. BUT YOUR SAVINGS WILL BE PHENOMENAL. s OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 BUY NOW WITH NO PAYMENTS OR FINANCE CHARGES UNTIL JULY, 1987 (On Purchases Totaling $500) Conditions of Sale: Savings offered are so tremendous, we must place certain conditions on how the sale w* be conducted. •Employee discount offer (25%) hmrted to one item per famiy. • Pnor purchases not applicable No cancellations or COD’S • No dealers. please • Some beddmg may not be included. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia. Michigan Tuesday, April 14 BBQ beef or cheeseburger, golden com. cherry crisp, sandwich, milk Wednesday. April 15 Chili, crackers/cheesc. carrot-celery stix. pears and plums, sandwiches, milk Thursday, April 16 Pizza, cole slaw or peas, fruit punch or pinrappie. milk. Friday , April 17 Tuna salad in a corn shell or hamburg, peaches, milk. Middle - Ice cream. ASK FOR YOUR EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT TK High School students compete in Science Olympiad On Saturday. March 14. ten students from the ThornappleKellogg High School traveled to Grand Rapids Valley Slate College to compete in the Michigan Science Olympiad Regional Tournament. The Science Olympiad program is sponsored by organizations who are concerned about the effectiveness of science and mathinatics education in the K-12 schools. There are two mam purposes to the Science Oly mpiad program One is to upgrade the qualities of science and mathmatics education. The other is too in­ crease student interest and motivation in science The Science Oly mpiad pro gram is split into several dif­ ferent categories From each fruit 0f860Hamburger. french fries, condiments, com, fruit Friday. April 17 McFall. Pizza, Buttered peas, fruit. Of86OHamburger. french fries, condiments, com. fruit Hot dog available every day, milk served al every meal. Thornapple Kellogg High School & Middle School Monday, April 13 - Smoked turkey, w/wo cheese/bun, mixed veg., mixed fruit, milk. 672-5115 or 672-7913 HOURS: Mon. Triers. & Fri. 9-8 Tues A Wed. 9-6 Sat 9-5 OLD US 131 A124THAVEL BLANCO FURNITURE sMbvvilk �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 9. 1987 Siebesma, Law seek Thomapple Kellogg school seats Jan Siebesma (Clockwise from left) Ann Merrill, Emmit Herrington, Borry County Clerk Nor­ mon Thaler, Corl Mcllvain and Ardith Hort study the procedures token during the March 23 special election Also pictured is recount petitioner Norman Bird (right). School Superintendent Gerald Page, Business Manager Lois Seppanen elec­ tions chairperson Jerri McKeown, school administration secretary Pat Sullivan, and Middleville School teacher Jim French were also present for the recount. Jan Brad) -Siebesma. 32. ot 6075 Cherry Valley Road. Thomapple Township. has fil­ ed as a candidate for Thomap­ ple Kellogg School's Board of Education Siebesma is one of two per­ sons to file for one of the two board posts up for election June 8. She said she ran for the board of education two years ago and that her reasons for running remain basically unchanged. “I am concerned about the curriculum and maintenance (of the schools). Our staff and students deserve quality materials and housing to pro­ vide the best education we can possibly provide. "Having chaired the Ex­ pansion Committee. I am in­ terested in following the RECOUNT (Continued from page one)----------------------McFall school that was ap proved by voters at a special elect Kin Charlene Bird asked board members how they felt about the votes having been declared not recountable, why a special election was held, if alter­ natives to the new construc­ tion had been fully in- Phone 792-6243 Hours: Mon -Sat. 9 a m. to 8 p.m.; Sun. 10-5 Appointments Taken • X-Rays Lab John Lemke D.O., Family Practice , uary Gary l L.. uouDiestem, Doublestein, D.o., D.O. I After Hours Clinic Coordinator 1 Audrey Alflen, Office Manager I 11 -ML Professional or Retail Tn Space for Lease 792-9133 mrr fm t T-f u t~ rt Dr. Michael G. David /Arenounces office hours for the PRACTICE of PODIATRY Medical & surgical treatment of the foot Located within the (Jun Lake Family .Medicine Bldg. , 12850 Chief Noonday Rd . Wayland at Gun Lake Call 792-6243 for Appointment vestigated. why the site south of the high school was selected, why the public wasn't made more aware of the issue, and what the pro­ jected operational millage would be. Donald Williamson, board vice president, told the Birds that the board would not have wanted to see the bond issue defeated. The votes were counted and recounted the night of the election. I feel that a recount of the votes would not prove anything. We have the support of the electorate." he said. Board President Robert Courts responded to the ques­ tion of why the issue wasn't better publicized. He said the issue had been studied for a long time. He said that the board advertised their meetings and sought out public input. He said the board formed an expansion committee made up of representatives from dif­ ferent areas in the school district. “Nothing was done secret­ ly.” he said. "Minutes of the school board meetings are published in the Sun and News.” He said that the board studied the Expansion Com­ mittee's proposal, then presented it to the public before the before adopting the final recommendation. He added that the proposal was put together after the seeking the pubiilc input, stu­ dying future growih projec­ tions in and out of the school district and all possible alternatives Williamson noted that thousands of dollars are spent on researching the growth predictions School Superintendent Gerald Page said the election was held in March because time was of the essence "We need the eight classroom (addition) to McFall now Waiting to pre­ sent the proposal at the June election could have delayed construction by as much as a year and a half.” he said. He said it doesn't cost anymore to build a new school. "The state board of educa­ tion recommends a maximum classroom size of 400-500 students. When the construc­ tion is complete there will be 400 students housed in each school," he said. Courts said the overcrowd­ ed situation was beyond the point of short range solution. "We've already gone that route with the portables." he said. He said the site near the high school was selected for the new construction since the property is owned by the school, was convenient from a busing stand point and was located far enough away from the high school. Page said that it's too early to predict what the school would levy for operational millage. He said voters will be asked to renew a 2.5 opera­ tional millage in June. He noted that millage has dropped by three mills in the last two years. If the home and property assessments continue to go up, the debt millage will go down, he said. But he said the state contributes less to the schools whenever local pro­ perty taxes go up. Increased assessments help pay off the debt millage for the buildings themselves, but less is con­ tributed for operational ex­ penses, he said. He cited an example that when he entered school ad­ ministration 16 years ago the schools were receiving 52 percent of their operational expenses from the state whereas today the school is only getting 31 percent. In a later interview Page said that he was glad that the Birds attended the school board meeting and that he hoped they and others would continue to do so. "I hope they came away from the meeting feeling they received some answers to their questions.” he said. A. COATES, D.O. Now accepting patients for GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE Stomach, intestine 6 liver disease Located at 12850 Chief Noonday Rd. Fridays (only by appt.) • Ph. 1-800-331 7354 Insurance only (no charge to patients) L.L_ LLJUJ Dan Law Dan Law. 38. of 11099 Hastings Point. Middleville (Gun Lake), has lived in the school district for five years. He has owned his own in­ dustrial sales business, Dan Law Associates, for four years. “I believe 1 can do a good job cooperating with the cur rent board and administration while introducing new ideas to improve the education for our children." he says. Law says his priority is to see that the students in the schools are offered enough college oriented classes in the areas of math and science The trend has shifted from general education back to col­ lege (oriented) education, he says, adding that he also plans to keep abreast of the possible changes that may be introduc­ ed into the curriculum in the area of drug abuse prevention He says he has attended many of the Expansion Com­ mittee's meetings and feels that there is an immediate need for the new elementary building and addition to McFall Elementary He and his wife. Judy, have three sons attending Thornap­ ple Kellogg Schools His son Mark is in the tenth grade. Christoper is in the third grade at West Elementary, and Scott, who is a first grader at West Elementary Law studied m chanical engineering at Michigan Technilogical Institute and was an Army flight engineer for five years. He has been a coach, referee, and helped organize fundraisers for the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) And he has been in­ volved with several school functions when his wife was president of West Elemcn tary’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). School board will seek 2.5 mill tax renewal by Kathleen J. Oresik Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education will ask voters June 8 to renew a 2.5 mill property tax for school operations. And, moving ahead with plans for the new $4.5 million elementary school construc­ tion, board members authoriz­ ed the sale of the bonds. They also agreed to file a request with the Department of Treasury for approval to issue the bonds and to make an application for final qualification of the bonds by the state. Superintendent Gerald Page said in doing so, the board is asking the state to guarantee the school’s credit. Page said that a survey and soil samples have been ordered at the McFall building and that the architects are developing a conceptual design for the addition The addition at McFall is receiving priority, he said. He said he will meet again with the architects April 9 and he asked the Building and Grounds Committee members of the board to meet the ar­ chitects April 27 to go over the designs Page said that he hopes to present a design package to the board at the May 4 regular meeting. He said the board will be asked to approve the package at that time. The board will also be asked to send out bids on June 24 and award contracts on June 29, he said. He said elementary school principals will be consulted for their input into the con­ struction at a later date. The initial designs are for the shell of the building, he said. "The archictects arc work­ ing on how to tie in the addi­ tion with the present flat roof on the building,” he said, ad ding that a flat roof is undcsireablc. Page said he is predicting a Jan. 8 occupancy for the McFall addition if construc­ tion begins in August. Contracts and salaries reviewed Board members approved second year contracts for eight new teachers and also approved five teachers for tenure. The school principals in­ dividually praised the teachers and strongly recommended that the board grant the con­ tract renewals and tenure status. The board approved a salary increase for Drivers Education instructors for the 1986-87 and 1987 88 school Continued on page 11 RF/MKK J. SERINI, D.O. and building program through." she said. Siebesma is the 1986-87 president of the West Elemen­ tary PTO and has chaired and co-chaired many other school activities; she has been a member of the school's Cur­ riculum Council for two years and a member of the Reten­ tion Subcommittee; a member of the recently formed Thor­ napple Area Substance Abuse Committee; and chaired the 1986 Expansion Committee to study overcrowding and make recommendations to the Board of Education. She is a graduate of East Grand Rapids High School and earned her bachelor of science degree at Michigan State University with a double major in animal husbandry and agricultural education She and her husband Michael, a manufacturer's representative for the last four years, have two children: seven-year-old Jason, a first grader at West Elementary , and a three-year-old daughter. Jody. First call for help needs volunteers United Way '$ First Call for Help needs caring people to answer phones anj help solve community family problems. Free training (28 hours the last two weeks in April) will be given. If you are in­ terested. call Dick at 459-6281. Ext 46 BROKERS 9790 Cherry Valley 8919219 Ready to buy a new home or sell your present home? Call LU WARD 795-3723 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / April 9, 1987 / Page 5 Court suit, continued... birds use wetlands as part of their habitat. Marine life in the lake feed on certain aquatic insects and small organisms produced in wetlands And plant life in wetlands provides a filtering system for some nutrients that should not wind up in the lake. King said King said DNR officials have been working with the Pillers since 1985 trying to get them to stop filling in their properly. King said he advised the Pillers that they had to have certain permits to do any fill­ ing The Pillers' subsequent application for the permits was denied. King said, but the Pillers kept on filling in their property. Finally, the DNR took up the matter with the attorney general's office. King said, and Kelley filed suit against the Pillers March 23 "If the unauthorized depositing of fill materials in wetlands areas is allowed to continue. " Kelky said in a news release, “this state's natural resources will soon suffer irreparable damage. “In recent years, loss of wetland areas throughout the state has required the expen­ diture of taxpayers* dollars to correct flood water problems and to provide for the cleaning of water for drinking, recrea­ tion, and industrial needs. I am hopeful the court will move swiftly in correcting this problem." Kelley said King said the Pillers are currently constructing a home on the property, and are allowed to continue construc­ tion of the home according to the terms of the agreement reached Tuesday King said the Pillers in­ dicated previously to the DNR that they intended to split their property up into approximate­ ly 15 lots and sell the lots. Hendrickson selected for MSU workshop Judy Hendrickson, along with a small number or other outstanding honors biology teachers has been selected by Michigan State University for a four week workshop in molecular biology Hendrickson, who teaches biology, botany-zoology and advanced biology at Thornapplc Kellogg High School, was selected from qualified in­ structors from across the slate of Michigan for inclusion in this program She said she would give up two weeks of her summer vacation Io go hack to ichool because biology is an area which is constantly changing and it is important to keep up with the latest advancements, and that she likes learning biology as much as she likes teaching it. Participants will receive 30 hours of lectures on different aspects of molecular biology such as proteins and enzyme storage, molecular physiology and the interplay metabolism and genetics at the cellular level. Hendrickson will also attend numerous labs and other enrichment seminars. Barry County youths can explore stars, space, rockets Several aerospace learning options are being offered to Barry County young people at 4-H Exploration Days. June 24-26 at Michigan State University. “Young people who are in­ trigued with space and how planes and rockets are made should sign up for an aerospace option at 4-H Ex­ ploration Days.” says Kathy Walters. Barry County Exten­ sion 4-H Youth Agent. The annual three-day event gives youngsters 12 years old and older hands-on experience in one or two subjects of their BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 A/so Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1W Mile E of Whitneyille choice. More than 200 learn­ ing options are offered, and classes are held on the campus of MSU. “Some participants will also lake field trips." Walter says. “For example, kids who sign up for the Young Astronaut' oplion will visit the Michigan Space Center in Jackson as part of their learn­ ing experience." Enrollment in 4-H Explora­ tion Days classes is limited and the registration deadline is May 1 Contact Kathy Wallers al lhe Barry County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice office at 948-4862 for more information. — BINCO — Caledonia American Legion 9548. M-37 Thursday, 6:30 pm. F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan. D.D.S. 3 The Attorney General has filed suit against owners of the Gun Lake Project. A lot of banks seem to be losing interest in your savings account. Maybe it's the weather. Maybe they made New Year's resolutions. What­ ever the reason, a lot of banks have dropped the interest paid on savings accounts from 5Vz% to 5%. Not PrimeBank. We used to pay 5Y2%. We STILL pay 5Vi%. On both Passbook and Statement Savings accounts. To find out more about our savings accounts and the wide variety of other PrimeBank accounts, stop by any PrimeBank office and talk to one of our Personable Bankers. We think you'll find it very interesting. Or at least more interesting than other places. Still 5% FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... PrimeBank 795-9277 795-3361 - MIDDLEVILLE Insurance and Medicaid Accepted Federal Bar./. We're out to be your Bank. �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 9. 1967 Family film series begins April 12 “Turn Your Heart Toward Home”. a bold new film senes by James Dobson. America's most trusted family expert, brings his vast ex­ perience to bear on one of society's most pressing challenges, the protecting and strengthening of family relationships. The first discussion* revoking film of this six-part senes. A Father Ixxiks Back, will be shown at Gaines United Brethcren Church. 92nd St., Kalamazoo Avenue. Caledonia on Sunday evening April 12 al 6 p m. The re­ maining five films will be shown each Sunday evening at 6 p.m through May 17. Citing example after familiar example. Dr. Dobson portray s the pressures today s parents are susceptible to. He says of society ’s slide toward humanism and the undermin­ ing influences of radio, televi­ sion. films and the press, can only be counterbalanced by a loving home where Christian values are instilled from an early age A swelling majority of LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Americans sense the vulnerability of their own families and are willing to make all commitments necessary to preserve them, he says Dr James and Shirley Dobson urge those in­ dividuals to get involved and return to the traditional values upon which families are best created and nurtured ’ Turn Your Heart Toward Home’’ is personally challenging film senes geared toward parents The public is cordially invited. Good Friday service for the community set A community-wide Good Friday service, sponsored by the Caledonia Area Ministerial Association, will beheld April 17. 12:10-12.50 p.m. at the Caledonia elemen­ tary gym. This service offers a special opportunity to commemorate the suffering and death of Christ. Special music will be provided and a free-will offer­ ing will be taken for Access-6. "A Regional Ministry of Mercy.” ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN-CATHOLIC CHURCH Traditional Episcopal Service Using 1 928 Prayer Book McCann Road in Irving Sunday Services..... ..... .............. 10.00 a.m. For further information call 948-2101 ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH Mm Street. Middleville Father Walter L. Spillane Phone Wayland 792-2889 Sunday School............................................................. 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service .................... 11:00a.m. Sunday Evening Service....................... ...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........................................... 6:45p.m. Sunday Mass.. .11:00 a an ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOP Kraft Ave. & 84th St.‘Caledonia. Ml Sunday Morning Worship................................................ 8.30am Sunday School............................................................. 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship................................................ 11:00a.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street Rev. Car/ Staser, Pastor Rev. Gil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 6 00pm 7 00 p m 708 West Main Street 1000 a m 11 IS a m b00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Rev. Donald Heydens Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass....................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ..............9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.................................. 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School..................... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8669 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service Morning Worship 1100am Sunday School 9 45 a m Sunday Evening Worship 6 00pm All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street . 9:45 a m. 11 00 am 9 30 a m Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Rev. William Dobson, Pastor MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Rev. Gary Wiley Rev. Robert Gerke Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Evening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Vic Kaleta, Asst. Pastor 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Wiley Awnue LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located m Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning W orship (Interpreted for hearing impaired).................... 9:45a.m. Sunday School.............................................. 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................................ 7:00p.m. Pioneer ClubfK thru 6 grade).......... Wed.. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship. ...Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11.-00 a.m. Church School <M5 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 pm. PHONE 891-8119 Rev Wayne Kiel, Raster Rev. Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Roster Sheryl Baar. Director of Chnstian Education If you would like your church's Directory information listed call 795-3345 for more information. Lenten coffee set for April 13 A community Lenten coffee will be held at the Middleville Chnstian Reformed Church. 708 W Mam Street The public is cordially invited to attend on Monday. April 13. from 1-3 p.m. Joy Witte is ll»c scheduled speaker and wilt address the group on “Witnessing, where you are.” Joy is dynamic and interesting speaker. She will challenge you and give you practical suggestions on how to share your blessings with others. Bring a friend. A nursery will be provided Gospel singer to perform John Shear a gospel vocalist provided. Everyone is from Middleville, will be welcome. presenting a concert on Satur­ John will also be appearing day. April II at 7:30 p m at on TV 54 s Spring Telethon the First Baptist Church of on April 13 between 7-11 Middleville p.m. A freewill offering will be taken and a nursery will be Ethnic dinner set for April 11 Peace Reformed Church w ill be hosting an Ethnic Din­ ner on Saturday. April 11 from 5-7 p.m. Everyone is in­ vited for an evening of good food and good entertainment OBITUARIES Frank H. McIntyre GRAND RAPIDS Mr Frank H McIntyre. 89, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Middleville, died Monday. April 6. 1987 at Kent Com munily Hospital in Grand Rapids Funeral services were held 7 p.m Friday, April 10 at Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Mr Pete Mon taguc officiated with burial in Elmwood Cemetery in Wayland. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Mr. McIntyre was born Oc­ tober 13, 1897 in Moline the son of George W. and Freida (Woodward) McIntyre. He was married to Hazel M. Hen­ son on May 19, 1919 who preceded him in death. Mr McIntyre was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War One and was employed at Bradford White Corp in Middleville lor over 20 years as a tool and die maker. He was a life member of the Middleville Masonic Lodge F.&A.M life member of Wayland OES No. 3*6. 50 year member of Wayland American Legion No. 266 and member of Leighton United Methodist Church. He is survived by his daughter Mrs. Barbara I. Frost of Grand Rapids; three grandchildcn; five great­ grandchildren; five step great­ grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Doxey of Wayland and several nieces and nephews. Ruth T. Harris GREEN LAKE - Ruth T (Bordner) Harris, 76, of Green Lake passed away April I at Kent Community Hospital. She is survived by a daughter, Dorothy Jean and Oliver Gysin of Caledonia; grandchildren, Walt and Mary Blue of Gun Lake, Carl and Nancy Blue of Shelbyville; great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Karenna and David Blue; step-grandchildren. Gary Gysin and Janice DeStefano both of Orange Park. FL, Oliver J. Gysin of Denver. CO, Howard R. Gysin of Grandville; and four step great-grandchildren. Mrs. Harris was the widow of Dr. Robert Harris of Noblesville, IN, was an R.N for nearly 55 years, and came to the Gun Lake area in 1983 from Noblesville. Funeral services were held at Metcalf & Jonkhoff funeral chapel. 2111,44th St SE In­ terment Crownland Cemetery. Noblesville, IN Memorial contributions to the Wayland Ambulance would be appreciated. Gale W. Packer CALEDONIA Gale W Packer. 79. formerly of Caledonia, died Friday in In­ verness. FL. Surviving are his children. Dr. Robert C. and June Packer of Muskegon, Ronald L. and Rosalie Packer of Caledonia; six grand­ children . two great­ grandchildren; two brothers, Gordon Packer of Grand Rapids. Howard Newland of Greenville; a sister, Mrs Lor­ raine Kent of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews Mr. Packer was preceded in death by a son. Thomas Ray­ mond Packer Funeral Mass was offered at Holy Family Catholic Church interment Resurrec­ tion Cemetery Services were provided by Metcalf & Jonkhoff. 2111,44th St. SE Howard D. Fate Howard D Fate, 59. of Lake Odessa, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, April 5. 1987, while in Florida. Fate owned and operated several grocery stores in the area for many years. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / April 9, 1987 I Page 7 Commission on Aging seeks donations for garage sale The Barry County Commis­ sion on Aging's Hastings Senior Center is planning a “Community Garage Sale" for Thursday. May 21. Funds which are raised during the sale will be utilized by the Center participants for pur­ chasing items to brighten up the Center Participants are asking the Community for donations of clean, usable items in working condition, to be sold at the sale Volunteers will also be needed to sort and mark items Anyone who would like to donate items, please bring them to the COA office. 120 N Michigan in Hastings. Monday through Fnday bet­ ween 8 a m. and 2 p.m. Those mtereted in volunteering ser­ vices. call Man Palkowski at 948-4856 COA requests community contributions The Barry County Commis­ sion on Aging is asking for a variety of contributions from county residents. Volunteers are needed to present entertainment and crafts programs to older adults who attend friendship centers, at noon time. Anyone who has talent which they are willing to share please call and help to brighten the lives of seniors of this county. Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to homebound older adults throughout the county. Volunteer s may use a COA vehicle for the deliver Share a few moments of the day and meet new friends. The Commission On Aging is in need of a video projection screen to be utilized for presenting movies at our Centers. The Hasting s Senior is in desparate need of a working refrigerator with a freezer Anyone interested in becoming a COA Volunteer or having an item to donate, please contact Mary Palkowski at 948-4856 for ad­ ditional information. Marilyn Timmerman s fifth graders create assemblages of ready-made items. Commission on Aging menu set Wednesday. April 8 Macaroni and cheese. Italian blend green beans, sliced beets, whole wheat bread, marg . chocolate fudge brownie, 2% milk Thursday. April 9 - Roast beef w/gravy. baked potato, mixed veg., assorted roll, marg . seasonal fresh fruit. 2% milk Friday, April 10 - Honey baked chicken, parslied potato, winter squash, com bread, marg . citrus section cup. 2% milk. Monday, April 13 - Baked ham. sweet potato, mixed greens, fruit quick bread, marg . fresh water or juice packed fruit, 2% milk. Tuesday, April 14 - Veal parmesan. broccoli, wax beans, italian bread, marg., creamy pudding. 2% milk Events Wednesday, April 8 Hastings-Stan Pierce, Delcimer Players. Middleville-Dessert Potluck, Woodland--Cards/Gamcs Thursday, April 9 H tings-Crafts/Bingo/Shopping Middlevillc-Bingo at 12 nmn Friday, April 10 - Hastings Popcorn. Nashville- Share a Craft Day. WoodlandCards/Gamcs. Monday , April 13 - HastingsBring in Oldest Item in your home. Cra fts/Lansi ng Gilbert. Middleville- Bring Oldest Item NashvilleEaster Dccorat ions. Woodland—Cards Tuesday, April 14 Hastings-Puzzles Nashvillc- Puzzles. Meals are available for those over 60 years of age, and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Congregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Cali 948-4856 before 3 p.m. one day in advance for reserva­ tions Meals are served at: Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave. Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday, and Friday Nashville-Masonic Temple. Monday. Tuesday. Wednes­ day. Thursday & Friday Delton-Faith United Methodist Church. Monday, W ednesday. and Thursday. Middleville-VFW Post, Monday. Wednesday. & Thursday. Woodland-Eagles Club. Monday, Wednesday. & Friday. Home Delivered Meals are available at Extra Cost. SPECIAL NOTICE Come join your friends at our Friendship Centers and enjoy the special Easter festivities. Bring your oldest item in your home and share their history and stories with the rest of the people A Calvin College student teaches fifth grader Shelly Harris special drilling techniques for her art project. Students spend a day on campus Marilyn Timmerman's fifth grade class at West Elemen­ tary spent March 26 on cam­ pus at Calvin College after ac­ cepting an invitation to par­ ticipate with Dr. Helen Bonzelaar’s students in an art project. The children brought boxes, tubes, beads, and many other projects to create an “assemblage” of ready made Area first graders invited to take part in roundup event During the next several weeks, the Kent County Library System will be holding their annual First Grade Roundup. This enter­ taining program was developed to introduce youngsters to the library, pre­ sent them with their first library cards and. most impor­ tant. encourage and reinforce their critical and newlyacquired reading skill. Last year more than 4.000 area children from 16 school districts attended the Roun­ dup Most school districts had 100% participation Every first grader made a library visit and received a library card. The First Grade Roundup has come to the attention of. and has been commended by the United State Department of Education Library systems, reading councils and school districts across the country have in­ quired about adopting the pro­ gram for their own use The Kent County Library Sy stem originated the idea, and its success has been overwhelming It is hosted by the Children’s Services Depart­ ment and the Kent Reading Council each spnng. During Roundup lime first grade classes are being invited to come to Kent County Library branches to enjoy a spectacular library program and receive library cards Amelia Bedelia, the belovedly zany heroine of the Peggy Parish series, will ap­ pear in story theatre excerpts from her many escapades. Another easy-to-read storybook character. Thomas Mead, from Pat Hutchins' The Tale of Thomas Mead will host the program and relate his early misadventures as a nonreader and his later enthusiasm for books and the library. Between the “acts.” branch personnel will be in­ troduced by Thomas Mead and Amelia and basic library orientation will be included, too. There will be added sur­ prises and take home fun for all The focus is on the familiar stones and the new reader. Audience participation will be included at all stages with the youngsters "helping" Amelia to read The climax will be the presentation of the new library cards, with cheers for the new readers and for all of us who are interested in nur- BILLIE'S BEAUTY SALON On the Lake” 556 S Shore Owe. Green Lake Call 891*8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RUSSELL. OWNER 25 W SAW; S ’. luring a love for reading. The program last about an hour, and is free. First grade classes wishing to participate are urged to call. Kent County Library Children’s Services at 774-3253. Upon receiving your re­ quest to attend, the Kent County Library will send you enough copies of the child's information booklet as need­ ed. After receiving class in­ formation booklets (which in­ clude registration cards), ar­ range to send the booklets home with a cover letter en­ couraging the prompt return of the cards. Once the cards are returned, mail or bring them to Kent County Library System. Children’s Service. 775 Ball N.E., Grand Rapids. Ml 49503. The library needs two weeks before your program date to process the cards. Program is scheduled for Wed., April 22, 10a.m. at the Lowell branch, 325 W. Main St., phone 897-9596; Wed., April 22, 1 p.m. at the Lowell branch; Wed., May 6, 10 a.m. at Lowell; Wed , May 6, 1 p.m. at Lowell; Thurs., May 7. 10 a m. at the Caledonia branch, 240 Em­ mons. phone 891-1502; and Thurs , May 7, I p.m. at the Alto branch, 6059 Linfield, phone 868-1665. items. The fifth graders felt very much at home with the college students The end result of the assemblages pro­ ved to be very creative. After class the college students took the fifth graders in tow to the college cafeteria for lunch. After lunch they were given a tour of dorm rooms and the college campus. As a result, many fifth graders said they are looking down the road to the time when they can go to college. A return trip is planned for April 16 so that Dr. Bonzelaar’s afterniNin class may have the experience of working with fifth grader students. The majority of her students say they are planning to be teachers. Covary Four Wist Michigan Tmmt Showcase Featuring the largest gathering of local Christian talent (over 100 artists) ever appearing in West Michigan including Miss Michigan 19B4 Barbara Jean Crandall, Lynelle Pierce, The Hoiks Sisters, Dawn Clark, Ken & Kathy Garnaat, Eileen Jacobs, Dr. John Mulder, Julie Michaels. Greg Bugbee and many more TV54 Spring Jelettion Hpril^-18 7 P.M. NIGHTLY Tune to cnannet 54 if you receive overtheair or it you nave caWe to 24/K (U/A GRANT RAPIDS). 36 (MUSKEGON), 23 (CALEDONIA). 20 (FREMONT). For a FREE program guoe P O Box 5403. Muskegon, Michigan 49445 �Page 8 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / Apni 9. 1987 SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW: Trojan diamond team hopes to improve on 7-13 mark Some talented returnees in key positions head this year’s Middleville baseball team First-ycar coach Bernie Weller has six lettermen back from a 7-13 Trojan team Two other players which have let­ tered in the past also join the team to add even more depth Weller says the team will be improved enough to challenge for the 1987 O-K Blue title * It's hard to predict how a team will do before it plays its first game.” says Weller. "Once nice feature about our schedule is that six of our first seven games are non league games. We’ll iron out our problems then." While new to the Mid­ dleville program. Weller does possess a lengthy baseball background. He coached Middleville boseboll (front row left to right): Scott Olthouse. Mark Verlinde. Kurt Henry, Randy Stickney, Jeff Page, Brian Verlinde (second row) Ron Pelli. BJ. Furrow, Blake Elderkin. Doug Fox, Ross Sprague, Scott Curtis, Bob Baldry (back) Bernie Weller. Missing Mark Tasker. “Pre-season workouts have been both productive and spirited. ” Bernie Weller seven varsity seasons at Lake wood, tying for the 1975 Tn River title and earning Lansing Area Coach of the Year honors. He came to Middles lie eight years ago and has been the Trojan golf coach the last six seasons. So far Weller likes his team and the attitude of the players. ‘ Pre-season workouts have been both productive and spirited.” he says Heading the list of returnees are captains Randy Stickney and Mark Tasker. Stickney is an all-league centerfielder who is also the team’s No. 1 pitcher. He hit .273 while compiling a 2-3 record on the mound. Tasker returns as the Tro­ jans’ starting catcher. Tasker hit .317 as a junior and will also see his share of mound work. Other returning lettermen include senior pitcher­ outfielder Mark Verlinde and senior pitcher-first baseman B J. Furrow. Juniors back are utilityman Ross Sprague (.351) and thirdbaseman Brian Verlinde ( .281). Up from the junior varsity are catcher-outfielder Jeff Page, second baseman Bob Baldry and utilityman Scott Curtis. Rounding out the team are junior outfielders Scott Olthouse and Ron Pelli and senior outfielder Blake Elderkin W'ith four players off the league champion Trojan basketball team and at least eight players capable of pit­ ching. W’eller says the team has its strengths "To me it kxvks like we are deep in pitching and have ag­ gressive hitters.” he says "Plus these kids are used to winning Most of (he starters are coming off a league chain pionship in basketball and that attitude will carry into the baseball season.” Trojan boys track team hopes to hang onto second Keith Middlebush is trying to look at the situation* philosophically. Sure, the veteran Mid­ dleville track coach has 13 let­ termen and much of the strength back which carried the team to a 6-1 (7-3 overall) record and second place O-K Blue finish But what Middlebush and the Trojans don’t have are seniors returnees. Not one. "We really have some good juniors.” says Middlebush. "It’s nice to have that senior leadership, but (captains) Ken (Kares) and Tim (Mesecar) are excellent leaders too. "I’m sure it will probably hurt us not to have any seniors." Heading the list of Trojan returnees arg Mesecar and Kares. Mesecar compiled the most points on the team a year ago while setting sophomore records in the 100. 220 and 440. Kares. meanwhile, will contribute heavily in at least three events, the shot, discus and quarter mile. After those two Middleville still has more talent. For in­ stance. junior Steve Becker won the O-K Blue cross coun­ try title last fall; sophomore lim Thorn set freshman records in the 220 and 100 a year ago; and Brent VanPolen also set freshman records last year in the high and low hurdles. Other returnees are (Continued next page) Middleville boys track: (front row left to right) Bob Karel, Bill Atkinson, Joe Misak, Jim Thorne, Eric Seubring, Wes Geran, Ed Neuman (second row) Scott Palmer, Jeff Kares, Dean McNutt, Brad Eastwood, Kenn Kares, Dave Boshears, Tim Mesecar, Warren Kidder, Steve Becker, Ken Carpenter (third row) Bruce King, Todd Kidder, Ken Loew, Brent VanPolen, Brad VanSickle, Mike Smith, Doug Mesecar, Burke Thompson, Ken Carpenter (bock) Keith Middlebush, Scott Jackson. Youth dominates Trojan net squad Middleville tennis (front row): Mott Durkee Tod Thatcher Doug Mafhiesen Steve Miner. Derek Surdom. Scott Parker, Chris Engersoll. Mike Lytle. Lorry Seger (bock row) Pete Donker Dirk Stroter, David Elies, Steve Egleston. Don DeMorrow. Perry Vugteveen Jeff Kuehn. Don Keller. If he didn’t realize it before, Larry Seger will find out just how critical experience is to a tennis team. The veteran Trojan tennis coach has only one senior and six lettermen back to improve on last year's 9-4 record and third place O-K Blue finish. While Seger says the season isn’t Mission Impossible, the team has its work cut out for it having lost three key seniors. "We re too young.” says Seger, whose team had won six of eight O-K Blue titles prior to last year. "I don’t think we placed enough sum­ mer tennis to be that tough. But they’ll do well for their first time in tennis.” Seger will rely on senior Dan DeMorrow at first singles Other returnees at singles are David Elies and Jeff Kuehn Doubles players back are Doug Mathiescn, Pete Donker and Steve Egleston While Seger has a degree of confidence in his singles unit, the doubles situation is wide open. "1 don’t even know who’ll be playing doubles for us,” he says. But I’m generally pleased with the team They’ve come along well They have a g<xxl attitude and I’m looking forward to work­ ing with this team. ” Seger likes Comstock Park, headed by an outstanding transfer player from Spam, and Hamilton as the O-K Blue favorites Caledonia has gocxi depth and could challenge "We might fit in there somewhere, 1 hope,” says Seger. "We’ll have two freshman starters and a junior who hasn't played before. That’s pretty young.” �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 9. 1987 / Page 9 Dynasty over for Middleville girls tracksters? two juniors. Heading the list Middleville's girls track team has literally dominated of returnees are sophomore Pam Eaglen. a conference the O-K Blue for the last three years, but that dynasty may be ► champ in the 100; senior Trena Yonkers, second in the in for a year s hiatus. quarter mile and third in the The Trojans have notched mile, and Jodie Posthumus, league titles the last three second in the league in the years while compiling 30 straight dual wins. This spr­ two-mile and fourth in the mile. ing. however, coach Jeanne In addition, most of the Perry is faced with a young Trojans' league champion 880 Middleville team which, in all and 440 relays return. Back in honesty, probably can't be the 880 are Yonkers. Eaglen considered the pre-season bet and junior Julie Esakson while for a fourth title returning to the 440 are “We have the competitive Esakson and Eaglen. and spirit. " admits Perry, “but I sophomores Martha Funk and don't think we have as much Brenna Funk. talent this year. Because it's Other returning seniors in­ early I don't know how they 'll clude Denise Van Duinc in the mature. We can repeat, the middle distances and high girls have worked extremely hard and I've been very happy jump along with Pam Bode while juniors back are Ann with them " Elwood and Jenny Frey in the Perry has 18 letterwinners shot and discus. back, but only five seniors and Other returning sophomores include Julie Gulch in the sprints. Barb Hoistead in the middle distances. Kerry Kar­ pinski in the shot and discus, and Adelle McLain in the sprints Perry also likes her freshman class, which in­ cludes 16 girts. Still. Perry knows the consequences of having a young team. “It’s a nice group of freshmen, real competitive. Barring injury. I think they'll mature nicely." she says. That maturity will have to show up in the two-mile and hurdles where the team lost heavily through graduation. The shot and discus events also need help, says Perry As for the rest of the O-K Blue. Perry likes Caledonia, which Middleville only out­ distanced 164-157 for the league championship last year "They have some nice talent returning.'' notes Perry. "I like the fact we don't run against them until May 4 BOYS TRACK , continued... sophomores Mike Smith in the sprints. Todd Kidder in the distances. Dean McNutt in the quarter mile. Eric Scubnng in the pole vaultand Scott Palmer in the middle distances Juniors back are Dave Boshears in the shot and discus. Bob Dunkclberger in the pole, and Brad Van Sickle in the middle distances. Middlebush particularly likes his team in the sprints, where two freshman sprinters join Mesecar. Smith, and Thom "Other than that we're pret ty average. ' he admits. Middleville lacks depth in the middle distances and hurdles and in the high jump, where graduation took the top two performers. Caledonia, which hasn’t lost a dual meet in Mid­ dlebush's nine years as coach, will again head the league followed by either Godwin or the Trojans “Oh definitely, we have a good shot at second." says Middlebush “We're score our points in the sprints and hurdles. “ Middleville girls track: (front row left to right) Kathy Brock, Mandy Baerman. Yvonne Wielink, Denise VanDuine, Pam Eaglen Rori Curths, Jenny Frey, Jodie Posthumus. Lauro Baughn (second row) Amy VanAartsen Cathy Grube. Stacey Steeby, Amy Lipscomb, Tammy Ruffner, Jennifer Karel, Anne Browne Tori Novakowski. Kim Newwam, Sherry Walton (third row) Alison Borsum, Adelle McLain, Tricia Wright, Robin Kidder. Sara Selleck, Shelby Bodell, Amy Lewis, Brenna Frank, Jeonne Perry (fourth row) Wanda Carpenter Stephanie Heutron. Jackie Kempema, Heather Harvey, Sheila Sherd. Ann Elwood. Julie Gulch. Kerry Karpin­ ski, Martha Funk, Barb Holsed, Stacey Anderson. Trojan girls palce 9th in GV Invitational Middleville’s Girls Track team compiled 17 team points at the Grand Valley Invita­ tional meet on March 25 plac­ ing ninth out of 18 teams. This was Middleville's first time competing with Class A and B schools and Coach Jeanne Perry was pleased with her teams performance. The meet was won by Grand Haven with 74 Vi points and Kalamazoo Central was se­ cond with 49 points. Middleville* points came in the high jump 50 meter dash and the 400 meter dash. Freshman Sherry Walton did an outstanding job in the high jump with a jump of 5 feet and a tie for 1st place. Sherry’s jump also set a new freshmen high jump record formerly held by Brenda Page and Lisa Kaminski at 4'11”. “Sherry is going to be a real competitor tor us this year." commented Coach Perry. In the 50 meter dash. Sophomore Pam Eaglen finished fifth with a time of 7:09 this was an improvement of Pam's time last year of 7.2. Pam looks even stronger this year and hopes to repeat as “conference champ" in the 100 and 220, said Perry. Completing the scoring was Senior captain Irene Yonkers. Trena placed third in the 400 meter with a time of 1:05. Trena is a excellent all-around athlete. She was all con­ ference in both basketball and volleyball this year. Last year in track she was a member of the first place conference 880 relay team with team mates Missy Moretti, Juliette Esakson. and Pam Eaglen. Trena also took third in the mile and second in the 440 yard dash behind team mate Brenda Page. “Trena always gives her best effort and has some challenging goals set for herself, this season” said her coach. The girls track team will open their outdoor season Wednesday at home against Wayland and on Friday will be hosting the Co-ed relays. Observatory sets monthly visitors’ nights The James C. Veen Obser­ vatory will host Visitor’s Nights on the 2nd Saturday and last Friday of each month. April through October, begin­ ning April II. Telescopic views of the moon and galax- Call... 795-3345 /or Sun & News Classifieds! les can bee seen on clear nights only from 8:30 to 11 pm Regardless of the weather, guided tours of the facilities and audio- \ i vital presentations will be con­ ducted. The event is free to the public. The James C. Veen Obser­ vatory is a multi-faceted astronomical observation and educational center Designed and built by the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical .Association, with assistance from the Grand Rapids Public Museum, the observatory houses three fully equipped optical telescopes, a radio telescope, lecture room, library, and photographic darkroom. The Observatory is located at 3308 Kissing Rock Road in Lowell. Follow Cascade Rd. south to 36th St. Go left (east) 4 miles to Kissing Rock Road and then left (north) K of a mile to the Observatory dn« t on the right For more infor­ mation. call the Chaffee Planetarium at 456-3985. or the Skyline at 456-3200 Thursday Night Classic Mar Poss 34-18, Brog’s 33*4-1816, Doug’s Auto Ser­ vice 32*4-29*4, Task 32-20, 3116-20*4, Robertson Plumb­ ing & Heating 30*4-21*4, Gavin Chevrolet & Buick 30-22, Garbow Real Estate 30-22, Seif & Sons Chevrolet 28*4-23*4, Good Pal Farms 25-27, Northern Equipment 24-28, Bender’s Service 22-30, Cascade Home Im­ provement 20-32, Middle Villa Villa 14-38. Geukes’ Meal Market 14-38, Thomapple Kitchen 1316-3816. High Games - G. Colbom 245. D Wiilyard 237, R Doombos 235. R. Roach 232, P. Reaser 229. High Series - G. Colburn 649. D Willyard 622. R Doombos 598. B. Boyle 591, J. Freeman 590. Early Risers Meat Balls 35-17, Happy Strikers 34-18, Pm Pointers 33-19, Yoders 27-25, Our Village General 25-27, FarmeHs 21-31, Blind Sand­ baggers 18-34, Weebles 15-37. High Game - T. Cooley 203-186, M. Bierens 182-173, G. Hull 182, G Seubnng 177, W Schut 176 High Series - T Cooley 525, G. Seubnng 542, M Bierens 514. B Hull 477, L Zomerlie 465. Caledonia Sportsman's Club Sunday Breakfast April 12,1987 i 9:00-12:00 Looking for more teams ...to play in Freeport Men’s Fast Pitch and Women’s and Co-Ed Slow Pitch. IF INTERESTED, CALL ... 765-5373 or 698-7764 Thirsty Nite Mens Quinn’s Sports 4111, Villa Bakery 35-17, Formula Real Estate 32-20, Half Ixgal 31-21. Pabst 26-26. WFC 25-27, Scoutcrs “65” 22-30, The New Guys 21-31, SGH 20-32, Pick One 18 34, American Homecraftors 18-34. Four Bangers 17-35. High Games and Series J Conner 205-563, S Hanson 202 212 549, D. Falconer 237-549, S Wicrsum 542, J Dielman 200-539, M Gard ner 530, M Lesick 209-529, B Ancs 521. K Sears 506 CALEC •. 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See what you've been missing. $poo Only ' PER YEAR Barry, Kent, Allegan Co. r-——mail TODAY— | Send my subscription to: - - | NAME ___________ ____ _____________ | ADORE $5 I CITY state ----------------------- z* ----------------------- | | I Local Subscription Rate $8.00 Per Year Outside Barry, Kant or Allegan Counties S10.00 Year mail to P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 795-3345 | �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 9, 1987 / Page 11 Sign-up underway for Michigan Youth Corps Crum-Borrink engagement told Karen Marie Crum, daughter of Mr and Mrs Denny (Jan) Crum of 45<X)-2nd Street. Caledonia, and Alan Borrink. son of Mr. and Mrs Terry (JoAnnc) Bor rink of I070I Garbow Road. Middleville, arc pleased to an nouncc their engagement and plans for a Sept 26 wedding. Karen is a 1984 graduate of Caledonia High School and is currently employed as a teller at the State Bank of Caledonia. Alan is a 1983 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg School and is employed as a welder at Stee lease Applications for the 1987 Michigan Youth Corps.— which will anempt to do something no other state has ever done-provide a summer job to every 18 through 21-year-old who needs a job and wants to work - are being accepted at hundreds of loca­ tions throughout Michigan. Governor James J Blanchard announced For the fifth consecutive summer, the Youth Corps will provide jobs and work ex­ perience to unemployed 18 through 21 -year-olds in all 83 Michigan counties. Applica­ tions are being taken with work projects starting June I The program ends Sept. 30. “We will do something this summer that has never been done before.” Governor Blanchard said. “Our goal is to make sure that no 18 through 21-year-old w ho can­ not find work w ill go jobless this summer. “With the additional sup­ port that I have asked the Legislature to provide, we can keep this pledge. It is a wise investment in Michigan's future and the future of our young people." Blanchard said. Applications are available at all Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) offices. Michigan Employment Security offices. Department of Social Services (DDS) local offices, com­ munity colleges, colleges and universities. Youth Corps jobs give workers a chance to earn ap­ proximately $1,000 over the summer at $3.35 an hour. This year. All Youth Corps workers will receive employability skills training geared toward individual needs. Special services will Preschool tours museum; taking enrollments Thornapple Co-op Preschools' three and fouryear-old classes along with parents and teacher Kay Knapp, enjoyed a field trip to Grand Rapids Museum in March A special tour was con­ ducted by the museum and the children enjoyed a sack lunch together before returning to school. The Co-op Preschool is tak­ ing enrollment for the three and four-year-old fall classes. An Open House and meeting for new membership will be held April 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Middleville Christian Reform Church. 708 W. Main. Election of officers and parent recognition will also take place that evening. For more information or to enroll your child in these classes, please call Elaine at 795-7303 DeVries-Taylor engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Richard DeVries of Wyoming are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Linda K. to James W. Taylor. Jr. of Wyoming. Parents of the groom are Mr and Mrs. James W Taylor. Sr. of East Jordan and Mr and Mrs Robert L. Newman of Middleville Jim graduated from Thor nappie Kellogg High School in 1981 and served in the Navy from 1981 to 1985. He now works for Pridgeon and Clay Inc. of Grand Rapids. Lynda graduated from God win High School in 1983 and now works for Gordon Foods Service. A wedding date has been set for August 21 at the Home Acres Reformed Church. Millage (Continued from page 4) years. The increases represent a six percent increase this year and a four percent increase for the next school year. Third year teachers will receive $12 an hour in 1987-88. Superintendent Gerald Page said the Labor Relations Com­ mittee approved a $1,179.75 salary increase for Carl Featherly. a $1.449 50 in crease for David Kenyon, and a $1,105 raise for Pat Sullivan Salary was set at $5,000 for Ray Page, the athletic director. In other business. Page recommended that the board promote Alice Jansma to business manager this June He said Business Manager Lois Seppanen w ill be retiring from the position then Jansma currently handles payroll, personnel and in­ surance for the schools Page said that Stev e Garren (recent ly named new school superintendent> along w ith Seppanen agree w uh the recivmmendat ion Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lonny L. Kienutske and Suzanne L. Kienutske. husband and wife to Security National Bonk of Battle Creek, now known as Comerica-Battle Creek, Mort­ gagee, dated June 1, 1979, and recorded on June 7, 1979, in Liber 241, on page 546. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighteen Thousand, Six Hun­ dred Ninety-Three and 18 100 Dollars ($18,693.18) including in­ terest at 12.0% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mode and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of the mortgag­ ed premises or some part of SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Jim A. Char kowski and Sherry S Chorkowski husband and wife to Security Notional Bonk of Bottle Creek now known os Comerica Bank Bottle Creek Mortgagee dated January 25 1979 and recorded on February 1 1979 in Liber 240, on page 62 Barry County Records Michigan and assigned by said Mor’gogee on which mortgage there i$ claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of TwentyFour Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four and 80 >00 Dollars ($24 254 80) including interest at 10 50% per annum Under the power of sole con­ tained m said mortgage and the s’otu’e m such cose mode and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that so*d mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sole of the mortgaged premises or same port of them at pubic vendue o’ the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings Mict-.gon Ot II o clock a m on Friday Moy 22 1987 Said prem.ses ore s ’ua’ed in Township of Barry Barry County Mchgon ona ore oescr t>ed os Land s ’voted m the Township of Borry Barry County Michigan a Force! m me Northeast corner of the Northwest , of the South­ CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 For Sale Business Services FOR SALE: 2 stall horse trailer. 795-9605 evenings__________ EXTERIOR PAINTING: interior, $25 per room, 15 yean experience. Light hauling and basement clean up. Free esti­ mates. Yard work, leaves raked. No job too small. Christian male. 795-9826.__________________ FOR SALE: Pale yellow prom dress, worn once. $75 795-7350 For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. ___ FOR RENT: Small 2 bedroom apartment in Middleville. $275.00 per month plus utilities. Deposit required. 795-7925 days._____ _____ __________ Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: moped, $300, and other goodies, 8:30a.m. til dark, mon, Wed., Thurs, and Fri. 8115 Shaw Lake Rd., Middleville RUMMAGE SALE: April 11, 8:30 to 2 pm, Middleville Methodist Church For Sale Automotive them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 11:00 o’clock a.m. on Friday, May 1, 1987. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry Coun­ ty, Michigan, and are described as: The South 99 feet of Lot 11 of R.B. Gregg's Addition to the Village of Nashville, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber I of Plots on page 13 in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19. 1987 Comerica Bank-Battle Creek, Mortgagee SEYBURN, SMITH, BESS, HOWARD KAHN AND HARNISCH, P C. By: Gerald B. Alt (P3024I) 2000 Town Center, Suite 1500 Southfield, Ml 48075 (313) 353-7620 (4-16) east '/« of Section 1, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described os Commencing at the Northeast cor­ ner of the Northwest 7« of the Southeast '/» for the place of be ginning, thence West 20 rods along the center of the Highway: thence South 24 rods: thence East 20 rods; thence North 24 rods to the place of beginning. An easement granted to Con­ sumers Power Company by instru­ ment recorded in Liber 170, on page 42. Route to be located South of and not more than 300 feet from the centerline of the highway on the North side of subject property also conveying the right to erect and maintain lines of poles and wires leading laterally from soid route to the center of said highway The rights of the public and of any governmental unit in any port thereof taken used of deeded for street rood or highway The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dote of such sale Dated Apr.19 1987 Comerica Bonk Mortgagee Battle Creek SEYBURN SMITH BESS HOWARD KAHN AND HARNISCH PC BY Gerald B Ah 2000 Town Center Suite 1500 Southfield Ml 48075 (313)353 7620 (5-7) Michigan businesses will guarantee job interviews to all persons who successfully complete the program. In 1986. 16 businesses par­ ticipated in the Honor Roll. Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m. 1981 CUTLASS SUPREME: 2 door, automatic, air, has had excellent care, $2500 698-7874 Legal Notice SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE also be provided to Youth Corps participants who are high school dropouts. The job placement assistance program will be expanded. Called the "Employer Honor Roll." PIONEER POLE BUILD­ ING: 30x40x10, one 12* slider, on 36” entrance door, 1' boxed eave overhang, 458 2x6 truss, 1/2” white styrene foam roof insulation. Premium textured woodgrain steel siding. 9 colon in roofing, siding and trim. $5,390.00. Includes fast erection. 800 292-0679. HUSKY BUILDINGS: for garages, storage and shops. 24x40x8 - $3,790.00. Complete labor and material. Normal .3 day construction. 800-292-0615. Real Estate HOUSE FOR SALE: Looking for rental property? Could very easily be a 2 family. 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, fully carpeted except kitchen. One garage with sepcratc 3 phase electrical services. One large utility bam. Call 616-795-3503 Wanted Miscellaneous HAVE CAMERA will photo­ graph your area pictures of Irving, Rutland, Thomapple, Yankee Springs Townships for 1835 - 1935. Pictorial history by Thomapple Heritage Associa­ tion. Phone 795-9573 or 795-9715 HELI) OVER ONE MORE WEEK at Blanco Furniture, Shelbyville. Ask for your employee discount and receive 25% off. 672-5115 WANTED: Carpenter work, free estimates, call 795-7290 WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Tour Lawn Mower 2>07 N. Arlington (M-37) Middleville Bob Klinge 795-7647 £30 OU GRAPHIC communications OP WEST MICHIGAN. INC. Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE — 795-7625 124 East Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 KEITH BERG Y - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUELOIL GAS / D’ESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY *2M CHF- <y VALLEY CALEOC. A. Ml 49318 (618) 891-8198 Featuring Amoco Premier Cheeei SELF-SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 9. 1967 LANSING DIARY by PAUL HILLEGONDS 54th DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE Battle Creek. Pontiac Detroit. Southfield Monroe Grand Rapids Cadillac. Iron Mountain Marquette Sauh Ste Marie I’ve visited each of these cities over the past two weeks. The three months of 1987 have been the most busy--and fulfilling--of my years in the legislature I enjoy serving as the House Republican Ixader Battling Minority Men­ tality. Not one of the 46 House Republicans has ever served in the majority. Too often our minority caucus has fallen into the trap of simply saying “no” to Democratic initiatives. In order to break that habit. I have appointed a new House Republican Policy Committee. Chaired by Representative Vick Krause, the committee is off to a pro mismg start It has created 10 task forces involving 38 of the 46 caucus members Currently House Republicans are hard at work. developing positive policies that address school finance reform, child care, long-term health care, job training, il­ legal drug enforcement and education, criminal justice reform, urban development. farm export promotion, liability and other business cost reductions. The Budget: Planning In­ stead of Reacting. Since early February House Republican leaders and Ap propnations Committee members have labored many hours to identify over two dozen budgetary issues which we will press in committee and on the House floor In order to further these goals, we are coordianting our strategy with the Senate Republican majority. For ex­ ample. we have agreed to several cost-cutting measures so that the Governor’s propos­ ed level of aid to elementary and secondary schools can be increased Obviously, we will not re-wnte the Blanchard budget without negotiation and compromise. But Republican efforts will reflect serious planning and legislative homework, before the Appropriations Committee begins it work- and before the usual last-minute budgetary scramble. The result should be a more sensible state budget Cooperating with the Senate. After three years of sniping between House and Senate Republicans, our two caucuses are working together. At a two-day retreat in January. House and Senate Republican leaders hammered out joint legislative goals for the current session Since then. Majority Leader John Engler and I have been meeting at least once a week to keep our plans on track. House Republicans do not control the House, but our bargaining strength will be greatly increased by coor­ dinating our efforts with the Senate Republican majority . Getting Ready for 1988. I firmly believe that the smartest politics is the promo­ tion of good public policy. Still House Republicans must be prepared for the 1988 general elections. In order to get ready. I am on the road most Mondays and Fndaysspeakmg to editorial boards, recruiting candidates and rais­ ing money for our caucus campaign fund Is all of the extra travel worthwhile? I believe so. I am excited by the unity and en­ thusiasm which are growing in the House Republican Caucus. We have a talented. committed group who intend to make a constructive dif­ ference in the problem­ solving process. We deserve to be a majority -and that's a message I'm proud to deliver throughout our state. Farm fair at North Kent Mall, April 9-11 The 12th Annual Farm Fair coordinated by the District IV Farm Bureau Women will be held April 9-11 at the North Kent Mall on Plainfield N.E. in Grand Rapids. The public is invited al any time during this three-day fair. The Allegan County Farm Bureau says since all the news is so negative in agriculture, this would he a wonderful op­ portunity to view some of the positives! Product booths will showcase some of Michigan's agriculture and many tanners will be on hand to talk about their commodities. The fair will also include demonstrations of sheep shearing and cow milking. Call Dawn Wilkinson at (616) 227-3546 for details. Police give safety lessons to students Middleville Police Chief Boyd Coin holds some of the safety manuals he distributed to Thornapple Kellogg elementary schools and the Middle School Monday. Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cain is nuking the rounds of elementary school classrooms distributing safety manuals and talking about safety to the students. Cam said that as a public service to the schools every year his department, in cooperation with the National Childrens Safety Council, distributes the manuals. The manuals are given at no cost to the schools or the police department Cain said the manuals arc interesting to students and easy to understand. The Middle School students will receive a manual entitled Learn the Truth About Narcotics. Recycling used motor oil is important to you, RIBC says by Jane Norton Recycling in Barry Co. American autos generate over a half of a billion gallons of used oil each year Nearly one third of this oil is lost through careless dumping and is discharged into waterways and sewer systems. In Michigan an estimated 15 million gallons of used oil is dumped down sewers, in empty lots, in holes in the ground, on weeds and in land­ fills. This dumping not only wastes a valuable energy resource, but also pullutes both land and water Re-refined oil is as good a lubricant as new oil. Many large fleets collect, re-refine and reuse their oil over and over again Backyard dumping can con­ taminate your own water sup ply . You can smell and taste 5 parts per million of oil in water. Used oil contains lead and other conuminants which are harmful. These contaminants can enter the food chain at many points and can be car­ ried into our food. Less than 300 parts per million of oil can ruin the taste of fish. In fresh water, diatoms and other algae are at the bottom of the food chain, the base of a pyramid which supports other aquatic life, oil kills these floating organisms on contact. Show you care about your quality of life in Barry Coun­ ty. Recycle your oil when you change it yourself. Just place your used oil in a container such as a used milk jug with a cover. Do not mix the oil with other wastes' Take the used oil to one of the following collection sites in Barry County Bender's Ser vice, Union-76. Gavin Chevrolet. Mike’s Garage and Ted’s Auto in Middleville, Woodland Shell Station in Woodland. Blough Brothers Auto. Yoder’s Service in Freeport. Smith Ford Sales in Delton, Hastings Sanitary Service, Andrus Buick, Hastings Airport, and J&J Auto in Hastings. Thank-you for saving our valuable resources. If you have any questions contact Jackie Schmitz. 795 7897 or Jane Norton, 623-5546. Car overturns on M-37, driver sent to hospital An icy spot in the road and a sudden gust of wind were blamed for an accident on Middleville Road (M-37) last Thursday that sent a Hastings man to the hospital. JonS. Duflo. 41. of 3873 S. Shore Dr.. was northbound on Middleville Road near Finkbeiner Road at 6:33 a m., he told Barry County Sheriffs deputies, when his four-wheel Our ATM SERVICE is open 86,400 seconds everyday! Our ATM Service never closes, nights. 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The Kent County Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect has made available to religious leaders a resource packet that provides background information. Il also includes many sugges­ tions for calls to worship, special prayers, litanies and responsive readings, scrip­ tures and sermon concepts, and sample bulletin inserts. All use non-sexist language and emphasize caring and healing for all the children of God. Some are especially geared toward the Easter season These materials are available at the GRACE of­ fice, or they may be obtained by contacting Jill WarrenGertiser ax the Kent County Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, 459-6281. Get results with Sun & News CLASSIFIEDS Phone 795-3345 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-04-16.pdf a41455a0d0a5e8485c73a2c663d80e3d PDF Text Text AP16UF HASTINGS PCBUC LIBRARY .. '2's. ChU <r,«T — • • vSS Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia No. 15 - April 16.1987 Middleville, Michigan 49333 117th Year'Twenty Cents Rumored Bradford-White safe draws no comment bv Kathleen J. Oresik Though local employees have heard rumors of an im­ pending sale of BradfordWhite Corp, to a plastics manufacturer, corporate of ficials will make no comment on the matter “We are not prepared to make a statement right now. We have no comment,” a spokesperson for John Scott, senior vice president, said The rumor of the sale of the firm comes in the wake of a proposed merger with Rheem Manufacturing Co. that was called off a few months ago The company had broken off negotiations with the pro­ spective New York-based buyer in late January after in­ tentions to sell the company were made public last November The U.S Justice Depart ment moved late in 1986 to block the merger because Rheem intended to close the Middleville plant Richard Milock. president of the manufacturing pland in Salary increase for twp. officials ok’d .Salary increases were reviewed and approved for the elected officials in Caledonia and Thornapplc Townships during the annual meetings last month. Thornapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen said that the new budget contains a $2,000 annual salary increase for himself and the clerk. A $1 .(XX) increase was approved for the treasurer, he said. Boysen will now be receiv­ ing $11,000. Clerk Donna Kenyon's salary is now $13,000 and Treasurer Shirley Eaton’s salary is $12,000. The amount pa'd to each trustee per meeting remains at $60. Trustees received a $15 increase per meeting in 1985. Boysen said Caledonia Township Clerk Nancy Giar said the budget contains $1,000 salary in­ creases for the supervisor, the clerk and treasurer. Supervisor Philip Dalama's salary was approved at $15,000. and Giar's and Treasurer Shirley Tolan’s salary were set at $14,000. Giar said. Increases for trustees Jerry Good and Jack Be rends also increased from $35 to $45 per meeting attended EASTER, Jerry Page Roast/Toast set for May 16 The public, former associates and area educators are invited to attend a “Roast and Toast” for retiring Thor­ napple Kellogg School Superintendent Gerald Page on Saturday . May 16 at the Middle Villa Inn. The event is being spon­ sored by the Middleville Rotary Club of which Page has been a past president and member of for 15 years. State Rep. Bob Bender is the scheduled “roastmaster”. The event w ill kick off with a reception/cash bar at 6:30 p.m. followed by a buffet din­ ner at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are available through the Rotary for $10 each Any profits from the sales will be used as an honorarium for Page. Easter Egg Hunt set for Saturday ...a season of NEW LIFE Easter and the season of spring often seem as one. signifying as they do rebirth and renewal. Everywhere the signs of the season are in evidence; brightly colored eggs; Ubea. crocuses and forsythia; frisky colU in greening pastures; yellow ducklings in file behind their mothers, fluffy-tailed rabbits. Easter finery, and the pealing of church bells Every where, the signs of a new beginning can be seen and the sounds of worship and praise can be heard It is a time to rejoice...and to recollect the true message of Easter: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Christ the Lord is risen today. Middleville said at the time that the decision to stop negotiations was reached in light of Rheem s intention. Although employees ex­ pressed relief at the time upon hearing that negotiations were broken off. officials of UAW Local 1002 cautioned members not to “get too com­ fortable about the sale of the plant being called off ” One employee said. “It's taken a lot of pressure off our backs for the moment. But it's like a slay of execution now We still have to wait and see if the company will sell to so­ meone else ' In a March company newsletter to employees. Michael R De Luca, chief ex­ ecutive officer and chairman of the board of directors of Bradford-White Corp., states that the company is strong and growing. He said that the proposed / The Middleville Jaycees are once again sponsoring the an­ nual Easier Egg Hunt The hum will take place a* the former Middle Villa Inn miniature golf range Satur­ day. April 18 at II a m. All children through age 10 are welcome to participate Hundreds of eggs will be scattered by the famous Easter Bunny There will be special prize eggs containing U.S. Sav mgs Bonds Prizes w ill also be awarded for all other eggs turned in. The Easier Bunny will be signing autographs and sitting for picture taking The Jaycees say this is a fun-filled and memorable event not to be missed. alliance with Rheem earned a lot of attention during the lat­ ter part of 1986. and that's not surprising. But that's behind us now. In the end. the alliance could not be worked out. “So. 1987 offers new challenges We have to find ways to continue our success of recent years ami to remain Continued on page 12* TK Middle School students win in statewide essay contest Mott Stonder Nathan Hillman Sue Wheeler Three eight grade students from Thornapple Kellogg Middle School have been named local winners in the 18th annual America & Me Essay Contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance Group. The three students, who earned the first, second and third place awards for their school, are Nathan Hillman, first; Susan J. Wheeler, se­ cond; and Matthew Stander. third. All three received award certificates for their achievement. As the school's first place winner. Nathan Hillman's name will also be engraved on a plaque for per­ manent display in the school. Nathan's first place essay now advances to the state level competition, from which the top 10 essays in Michigan will he selected I he i<>p 10 statewide winners, who will be announced in early May. will receive plaques and U.S. savings bonds ranging in value from $300 to $1,000. In addition, the top 10 essayists will be honored at a banquet in Lansing and at a meeting with Michigan's top governmental leaders in late May A team of finalist judges that includes Gov. James Blanchard and Lt. Gov. Mar tha Griffiths will determine the top statewide winners. Several thousand eighth grade students from more than 500 Michigan schools par ticipated in the 1986 87 American A Me Essay Con test, which was conducted with the help of Farm Bureau Insurance agents across the state. The topic of the 1986-87 contest was “How I Can Con­ tribute To America’s Future.” Started in 1968 and open to all Michigan eighth grade students, the contest en­ courages Michigan youngsters to explore their roles in America’s future As sponsor of the contest, Farm Bureau Insurance Group has earned 11 national awards from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. Road dust control to cost township nearly $5,000 less by Kathleen J. Oresik If the weather and road con­ ditions are favorable. Thor­ napple Township will pay nearly $5,000 less this year for dust control. After opening and review­ ing sealed bids, members of the Thornapple Township Board. Monday accepted the low bid of $5,291 from Am•>man Dust Control of Hopkins for one application of an asphalt emulsion for dust con­ trol purposes on the township’s gravel roads. Last year the township spent $10,868 for one appiica non of dust control measures that were taken m June Members of the board ques­ tioned the previous contrac­ tor’s methods of application, say ing that they suspected that the contractor may have ex­ ceeded the provisions of the contract Township Supervisor Don Boysen said that he loured the roads and totaled the road footage that ts to receive atten­ tion this year in an effort to verify last year’s billing and to avoid any discrepancies in the future. Boysen said 143 township residences located on gravel roads will benefit from the dust control program this year. An asphalt emulsion, approved by the Department of Natural Resources, will be applied to 100 feet of road in front of each dwelling, he said. Boysen added that he felt the dust control program is a good way for the township to employ and return the the tax dollars it receives from the residents who reside on gravel roads. Boysen said that the township has budgeted $10,000 for gravel roads. The board members agreed to con­ sider a second emulsion ap­ plication if the road conditions warrant it. At last month’s meeting, several Jackson Road residents voiced their con­ cerns over the proposed pav­ ing of Jackson Road Boysen said that halt of the residents are in favor of the proposed project and that the other half of the residents arc opposed to the project. He said that those opposed to paving the road feel it would be an expensive under­ taking and that they feared too many trees would have to be removed He said that other residents had also voiced their concern over the quality of the gravel that was being applied to the road. Boysen said that he feel* Jackson Road ts in need of more attention due to the number of houses on the road and the volume of traffic it receives “It needs more than routine upgrading.” he said, and add ed that he felt the board should direct its attention to the con­ dition of the road after they make their annual spring road tour. Continued on page 3 �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 16. 1987 Academic recognition for students NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN Johnny. Ted and Cay clean­ ed out our fireplace insert since smoke was backing up into the house. It seems so good to have it working properly Carol and Bob Engcrson came over Saturday night and played cards with Alan and La Vonna Sherman The Joe Sanford s have a new grandson Michael and Terry had a 7 lb. 7 oz baby boy named James Michael, on April 5. Carol went to Frankenmuth on Friday and Saturday to sec the three-day Hummel Demonstration and Exhibit The Jim Olivers spent the Spring Break in Arkansas visiting with friends. Jim Vcrlindc Jr. was home for part of the weekend Then the family attended the Lion Club chicken dinner at scIxmiI There was a good crowd. Leo and Beth Verlmdc also attended the Lions Club din­ ner Sunday. Leo had to go to Detroit Tuesday for a meeting of the Hall of Fame Board so Beth went along They also visited with her brother and wife Doris Brog and Shirley Howell attended the Lions Club dinner and visited Ron and Stephanie Kimmcy and family Rod and Char Finkbeincr also attended the dinner. Russ and Alice Bender got home from Florida a week ago Sunday. They had a gixxl trip home. Alice and Russ at­ tended the Lions Club dinner. Walt and Lois. Russ and Alice Bender, and Florence and Dick Dickerson and daughter Sue. went to Holland to help sister Florence celebrate her birthday Mrs Featherly said she’s been in Edmore since Wednesday. She went bowl­ ing this weekend Donna said she and Rob Ke­ nyon got back from Florida Wednesday. It was cold and rainy while they were there, but they enjoyed the top Donna's Aunt Ella Morgan is coming along nicely. She’s out of the hospital and is at a medical facility Neva and Bill Kenyon had her family over Sunday. They got together to celebrate the April birthdays. A brother from Illinois was there and the rest of the family came too. lyla Norton attended grand­ son Rev . Michael Nor­ throp's. Palm Sunday service She plans on having a big Easter weekend with her family in Kalamazoo. The Slanders visited the Stems. Saturday. Regina said the Delton fourth grade is put ting on a musical Tuesday They plan on attending Lynn and Luana Tolan. I red and Agnes Rock. Scott and Donna Tolan. and Jack Posthumcs .ill attended the Radio Controlled Show Satur­ day at Toledo. OH Luana said the show drew a large crowd. Bob and Betty White got home a week ago. Friday Bob said they had gtxxJ weather this winter. Art Kenyon is back in the hospital. His body rejected the plastic vein. Now they are go­ ing to try to take a vein from his arm and put it in his leg. Monday. We’re all rooting for your Art and Ann. Have a good week everyone. Communication workshop offered to Barry County families The Ark. a program unit of Catholic Family Services in cixipcration with Region 12 S.A.P.E. (Substance Abuse Prevention Education) presents Family Communica­ tions Building Self Esteem; Your Own and Others. This experiential workshop for parents and all adults pro­ vides activities, discussion, and brief lectures which give the participants an opportunity to: increase awareness of how self-esteem is built; provide a nurturing climate for all fami­ ly members; learn nurturing communication skills; meet and enjoy others who are working al raising responsi­ ble. productive, happy children; build their own selfesteem. The six-week course is be­ ing offered on Thursday mor­ nings beginning April 30 and ending June 4 from 9.30 a.m. to noon Workshop sessions are being held in the lounge at Grace Lutheran Church. 239 E. North St.. Hastings. There is a $6 cost for the text. “Your Child's Self-Esteem” For more information, or to enroll, phone Sheryl Cher mire m Hastings at 948-3265 or in Kalamazoo at 343-8765. Tfoe^SunandNews m» uwn m rate P.O. Box B / Phone 795-3345 HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 The Sun and News was founded in 1870 and is pub­ lished weekly on Thursdays Second class postage is paid at Middleville. Michigan 49333. Member of Michigan Press Association. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Par Year Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Counties Published by The Hastings Banner, Inc. $8 00 $10.00 Caledonia Community Schools believe that pro­ moting academic excellence provides incentives that will encourage students to achieve better grades and to maintain higher standards of perfor­ mance At Caledonia High School each teacher Realizes that academic success is a reward in itself However, the school believes that recognition of academic achievement creates a more positive educational at­ mosphere for the student. In accordance with this belief, students were recognized by the staff at Caledonia High School and the Board of Education based on the following requirements: Freshmen - A 3.5 GPA or better must be earned in the first semester. Award - Certificate of Academic Achievement. Sophomores - A 3.5 GPA or better must be accumulated at the end of three semesters. Award - An academic letter w ith lamp of learning plus a Certificate of Academic Achievement Juniors - A 3.5 GPA or better must be accumulated at the end of five semesters. Award - First time award is the academic letter w ith a lamp of learning plus a Certificate of Academic Achievement Se­ cond time award is a lamp of learning pin (bronze) and a Certificate of Academic Achievement Seniors - A 3.5 GPA or better must be accumulated at the end of seven semesters. Award - First time award is the academic letter with a lamp of learning plus a Cer­ tificate of Academic Achieve­ ment. Second time award is a lamp of learning pin (bronze) plus a Certificate of Academic Achievement. Top Ten Award - The top ten academic students in the senior class will receive a pla­ que for the honor. 1st year academic awards receipients recognize with Bishop’s message to reach entire Kalamazoo Diocese During the weekend of April 25-26. Bishop Paul V. Donovan will open the 15th Annual Kalamazoo Diocesan Services Appeal Drive of 1987 by addressing more than 22.000 Catholic households in the Kalamazoo Diocese through a personally taped message To be heard at all Masses in the 61 parishes and missions of the Diocese. Bishop Donovan's message will precede KDSA Kick-Off Sun­ day. slated for May 3. Citing the many services made possible by KDSA donations. Bishop Donovan said. "Pledges from the peo­ ple of our Diocese, serve not only the people of Southwestern Michigan, but are used to reach out to Na­ tional and International needs as well. Our annual drive eliminates extra fund drives in our parishes, and any amount collected over and above the parish target is returned to those parishes for their own needs.” Bishop Donovan also ex­ pressed his gratitude to the people of his Diocese for their unselfish donations over the past 14 years. “For the past four years,” he said, “we have topped the million dollar mark, a real tribute to the generosity of our people even during difficult economic years. I have no doubt, because many of the people we serve through KDSA are in even greater need this year, our people will again respond with characteristic charity and unselfishness." Time changed for Easter Sunrise Service Some Easier sunrise ser­ vices may be held in the dark since Daylight Savings Time is in effect before Easier for the first time The extra hour of morning darkness will cause the sun to rise at 6:55 a.m. Some churches, including the Middleville United Methodist Church, have changed the lime of the out­ door sunrise service trom 6 a.m io 7 a.m All those going to sunrise services may wish io confirm the tune of service at their church Easier comes as early as March 23 un the year 2008 AD) and as late as April 23 un the year 2000 A.D ). Hodgkinson. Pam Kuiper. Kristen Molis. Yvonne Morin. Taura Perrin. Holly Poll. Trisha Price. Stale Sagabraten. Debra Schumacher. Elizabeth Snyder. Robert Stauffer. Mat­ thias VonDach. Brent Walbridge. Dai Wessman. Kimberly Wild. Colleen Young. Ram Young 3rd year academic awards receipieMs recognized w ith bronze academic pins arc: John Burst is. Mike Berends. Malt Burns. Sally Clark. Nancy Cox. Kelly Crum. Andrew DeGood. Robert Doot. Mindy Erridge. Tina Frantti. Nancy Graham. Jon Hunter. Gregg lllikainen. Katie Kowalczyk. My Lai. Sara Lipscomb. Andrea Maines. Leila Myers. Denise Nickels. Traci Pries. Troy Shane. Michael Sherer. Bradley Sizelove. Julie Swartz. Samantha Thompson. Brian Timmer. Amy Vaughn. Linda Warner. Bob Weaver TK High School honor roll announced The honor roll is divided in­ to three point average categories: 4.0 - All A’s; 3.5 to 3 99 - Honor Students; 3.00 to 3.49 Honorable Mention 12th Grade All A’s - Jeaninc Slander. Denise VanDuine. Yvonne Wielink. Trena Yonkers Honor Roll - Jennifer Bar ton, Kimberly Batson. Kimberly Belson. Pamela Bode, Charles Geiger. Kurt Henry. Meagon Knox. Ingrid Konow. Diana London. April McNutt. Inge Mortensen. Kendra Noffke. Alisa Phillips, Debra Ploeg, Melissa Rounds, Rachel Smelker, Brandley VanderArk, Julie VanHouten. Lisa Wolverton. Honorable Mention Heidi Berg. Robin Cook. Lori Courtney. Renee Cramer. Laura Eaglen. Blake Elderkin. Jennifer Geukes, Carrie Grube, Robert Hewlett. Ronald Hyatt. Petri Lehikoinen. Tammy Lynch. Melissa Perry, Marcia Rybiski. Pauline Sclafani, Pastor Timmerman and Pastor Scott Smith. Patrick Stamm. Staser will both participate in Dean Steeby, Randy Stickney. the service. A nursery will be Nicole Surdum. Melissa provided. A lime of VerStrate. Mark Verlmdc. fellowship will be held at the Kelly Wieringa. Kenneth conclusion of the service with Williamson. refreshments being served. 11th Grade The members of these two All A’s - Carl Boshears. churches invite you to wor­ Kaileigh Campbell. Jennifer ship and fellowship with them Frey. Shelly Gray, Misty tomorrow night. Knox. Timothy Mesecar, Heather Perry. Ross Sprague. Brian Verlinde. Linda Wetherbee. Honor Roll - Steve Becker. Vonda Bender. Katherine Cooley. Michele Errair. Karen Fox, Amy Gossct, Historically . Easter is set as Rebecca Gross. Heather Hanthe first Sunday. after the first napel. Pamela Holtz. Julie full moon, after the spring Kamphuis, Melissa equinox. Ondersma. Ronald Pelli, Samantha Porter. Jeanne Streeter. Kelly Sweeney. Jill VanderKoddc. Kristena Wohlford, Brandon Wustman Honorable Mention Robert Baidry, Annette There will be a Good Friday Blough, Terry Bontrager, Service at the First Baptist Renee Curtis. Rebecca Church of Middleville. The Dawson. Julie DeMarrow, service will be a combined Knsti Eichenauer, David service w uh the follow ing Elies. John Gamer. Wesley churches: First Baptist Geren. Angela Hilty, Jamie Church of Hastings. Alaska Hunt. Tammy Jeffery. Treina Baptist Church, and First Kelley. Kevin Kermeen, Jef­ Baptist Church ot Mid fery Kuehn. Brenda Lydy. dlevdle Starting tune is 7:30 Penny Madden. Christine p.m. Manley. Eric McWhmney. Good Friday Worship Service set at Christian Reformed For the 14th year, the con­ gregations of the Middleville Christian Reformed and Mid­ dleville L’nited Methodist Churches will commemorate Good Friday by having a com­ bined worship service. The service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening at the Christian Reformed Church on West Mam Street. academic certificates at the Academics Awards Banquet March 16 at the Caledonia High School gym are: Rachel Adams. Anne Andrusiak. Kelly Audy. Ryan Berends. Brian Boot. Brent Bums. Christopher Cheek. Miriam Comegys. Thomas Cox. Carla Frantn. Tom Greenfield. Carrie Hill. Bradley Hodgkinson. Holly Hunter. Jason Maynard. Mat­ thew McConnon. Sandra Roush. Daniel Scheid. Mat thew Shane. Amy Siler. Dana Sizelove. Lori Stanar. Douglas Stanek. Tina Stevens. Dora Thompson. Marie Tubergen. Jodi Tuinstra. Amy Vanhaitsma. Ami Wilson. 2nd year academic awards recipients recognized w ith academic letters are: Robert Andrusiak. Melina Beck. Elisabeth Blom. Phil Bowman. Kristi Doorn. Deborah Downing. Richard Dunn. Kristie Haupt. Timothy Troy Mor lock. Cordelia Myers. Ember Perry, Teresa Recker. James Schlch. Josephine Sclatani. Victoria Shriver. Bonnie Sias. Bruce Swanson. Scott Thomas. Rolin Timmerman. Marcy Wmchel I aura W mdish I Oth Grade All A’s - Douglas Mesecar. Jason Reichard. Todd Sprague. Honor Roll Stephanie Barnhill. Katherine Bartlett. Alison Borsum, Michael Brotherton, Jill Dussia, Pamela Eaglen, David French. Martha Funk, William Glover. Dawn Harder, Heather Harvey, Brad Luttrell. Adelle Me I aim. Scott Parker. Eric Seubnng. Stacey Steeby, Dirk Stratcr, Derek Surdam, Burke Thompson. Keith Vander Woude. Lisa Wyatt. Honorable Mention Stacey Anderson. Mindra Bray. Heather Bcdnarz, Cur tis Bode. Donald Britten, Peter Donker. Katherine Elies. Jodie Fitch, Tracy Frowein. Jennifer Groves. Nickole Harrison. Annette LaBine, Mark luiw, Amy Lipscomb. Kenneth luiew, Stacie Lutz. Dean McNutt. Sharia Raab, Andrea Reurmk, Sarah Sabin,, Regina Sherd, Shelia Sherd, Michael Smith, Larry Spicer, Jody Tyner. Richard VanGesscl. Todd VanTil, Christopher VanStcc, James York. 9th tirade All A’s - Delbert Craven, Corey Dean, Maggie James, Tori Novakowski, Sara Continued next page Sun & News Classifieds Cali First Baptist to hold service on Good Friday Ph: 795-3345 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 16. 1987 / Page 3 New services at 76 station by Kathleen J. Oresik The Middleville 76 Service station. under new ownership, now offers expanded services and extended hours The new owner says the station will take on a different appearance as well. Roger Schultz, who recent­ ly purchased the Middleville 76 Service station located at the comer of M-37 and State Street, said he has added a wrecker service and that a mechanic is now on duty seven days a week. “There's a mechanic on du­ ty from 8 a m. to 8 p.m Mon- day through .Saturday and from 9 a m to 8 p.m on Sun­ day to better serve our customers." he said. Schultz said the station stocks a full line of tires at competitive prices, headlights, a variety of replacement parts and he of­ fers a parts discount to gas customers. He has also added cigarette and pop sales to ac­ comodate his customers, he said. Schultz said he plans to paint the exterior of the building in the orange and blue 76 colors and that he Caledonia High School Bands to stage annual Spring Pops Concert, May 7th On Thursday. May 7. the Caledonia High School Band and Band Boosters will pre sent the annual Spring Pops Concert at 7:30 p m. in the high school gymnasium The program will feature the high school concert and stage bands and several soloists. Popular and patriotic music will be performed. The band boosters will serve refreshments throughout the concert Admission will be $1 for adults and 50 cents for students. TOWNSHIP NEWS Continued Ihxreasc expected in agricultural assessments In other business. Boysen told the board that a study per formed in the township by the county Equalization DEpart ment revealed that the township s agricultural pro­ perties were being assessed loo high He said the department bas­ ed its findings on the actual resale value ol the properties The equalization process must he completed and the roll finalized before the decrease becomes effective, he said “The assessed value will go down by $100,000 That means we've lost $2 million in agricultural assessments.” he said. Boysen said that despite the expected decrease-, in agricultural assessments, the overall assessments are up by approximately six percent. Trustee Fred Rock said area farmers would like to see the decrease listed as a property tax adjustment rather than a negative factor. “If it’s listed as a negative factor, it doesn’t show what actually occurred.” he said. Joint townshipVillage building venture addressed Boysen said two engineer­ ing firms have delivered preliminary reports to the Building and Site Committee formed last fall to study the feasibility of a joint township and village building The building is proposed to house both governing bodies, and possibly the police department and fire and ambulance services The committee is comprised of two members of the township board, two members of the village council and two members of the village and township planning commissions Boysen said the committee asked the firms to investigate any grant monies that are available and to present them with more information BILLIE'S BEAUTY SALON “On the Lake” 565 S Shore Dme Green .ae Call 891*8017 Open Days ana Evenings By Appointment BILUE RUSSELL. OWNER 25 YEARS/N rN£ SAM£ LpCAbpA Boysen and Trustee Bill Getty said they felt that one central office could be operated more efficiently and (hat the township needs to plan for the future. "The township is growing and if it continues to grow more services will he required and more demands will be put on each office.” Getty said. Trustee Fred Rock said he would like the committee to investigate all possibilities before presenting their fin­ dings to the board He said the committee should look into keeping the separate buildings as they are; the possibility of a joint facili­ ty; and whether or not im­ provements to the present facilities would satisfy the township s needs Clerk Donna Kenyon and Treasurer Shirley Eaton said that they perform most of their duties exit of their homes, adding that their homes are not barrier free. Boysen said the committee will report its findings to the township board and village council when it has gathered more information. He said the council and board as a whole would deter­ mine whether the project is feasible and should be pursued TK honors continued from page 2 Sei leek. Honor Roll - Jennifer Carter. Gina Cline. Catherine Corrigan. Michele Duyser. Jennifer Eichenberg. Catherine Grube. Marcie Henry. Lucas Jeffrey . John Jousma. Robin Kidder. Rochelle Kuehn. Michael Millhouse. Amy Rector. Enn Roon. Thomas Thatcher. Glenn Woodard Honorable .Mention Amanda Bierman. Christopher Barton. Bonnie Bek ke ring. Shelby Boded. Sheri Bray. Katherine Brock. Anne Browne. Bradley Buehler. Amanda Chiebana. Patricia Cister. Kimberly Curtis. James Grube. Michelle Helman. Valerie Jackiewicz, Jennifer Karel. Diana Kurr. Robert Lawrence. Amy Lewts. Ray­ mond Mello. Heide Miller. Amy Mugridge. Kelly Neuman. Tony Palmer. Amy Pelli. Jason Pran. Michael Rauschenberger. Tammy Ruffner. Rebekah Shear. Ryan Smith. Amy VanAansen. Nancy Vandal. Dan Verimde hopes to install a canopy over the full-serve and self-serve pumps Schultz, who has operated a number of gas stations for the last 15 years, said he also pro­ vides 10 minute while-youwait service for oil filter changes and that he hopes to provide better car wash services. TK’sNHS induction event next Thursday On Thursday . Apnl 23. the Elizabeth Thurber Chapter of the National Honor Society at Thornapple Kellogg High School will conduct its induc­ tion ceremony. The ceremony will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The formal ceremony will be immediately followed by a reception in the cafeteria. The new inductees this year arc: Seniors - Rachel Smelker. juniors - Vonda Bender. Kathy Cooley. Amy Gosset, Jamie Hunt. Mike Lytle. Kel­ ly Sweeney. Sophomores - Stacey Anderson. Stephanie Barnhill. Kate Bartlett. Alison Borsum. Mike Brotherton. Pam Eaglcn. Jcnni Groves. Dawn Harder. Heather Harvey. Adelle McLain. Doug Mesecar. Jason Reichard. Sheila Sherd. Mike Smith. Todd Sprague. Burke Thomp­ son. Lisa Wyatt. Special Inductee - Tina Godzwa. Roger Schultz, the new owner of the 76 station St. Matthias Church receives new pastor The Rev. Thomas B. Wirth has been appointed vicar of St Matthias Anglican Catholic Church in Irving. In addition to serving the Hastings area. Rev. Wirth will work at St. Patrick’s Church in Kalamazoo. Wirth, a native of Milwaukee, is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee and St. Martin’s Seminary where he received a degree in theology. He is also a 1985 graduate of Holyrood Anglican Catholic Seminary in Liberty. N.Y. He was or­ dained to the priesthood on April 4. in Milwaukee Before entering the ministry of the Anglican Catholic Church, Wirth was involved in the Episcopal Church in the Milwaukee area. He has worked with the State of Wisconsin in the Juvenile Corrections Program and with the Visiting Nurse Association in the Home Health Department St. Matthias’ Church in Irv­ ing holds worship services at II a.m. on Sundays. The parish was founded in 1978 by the Rt. Rev William O. Lew is. formerly bishop of the Diocese of the Midwest, now bishop of the Diocese of the South St. Matthias' ami other Anglican (Episcopal) Catholic churches worldwide share the traditional beliefs of the Anglican (Episcopal) Church prior to the change in doc trine, discipline and direction at the 1976 General Conven­ tion in Minneapolis. Here are just a few of the many good reasons why we should be your bank. #1. 24-Hour Banking. Our free automatic banking card lets you do your personal banking 24 hours a day, seven days a week. #2. Personal, Friendly Service. Ou^ staff is dedicated to offering eoch customer individualized service — with a smile! #3. Custom-Tailored Financial Programs. Well work with you to put together a sound financial plan to help you get the most from your hard-earned money. #4. Fast, Low-Interest Loans. When you need money fast — depend on us to deliver! Our fair interest rates will keep your paymerits low, too. Come in today to see. for these reasons and many more good reasons, why we should be your bank. We're everything you'd want in a bank! 267 E. Main Street — CALEDONIA — STATE BANK of CALEDONIA Tele: 8918113 Offices in Caledonia & Dutton 3205 68th St. S.E. — DUTTON - — Member F.D.I.C. — Tele: 698-6337 �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 16. 1987 Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL Irene and Bob Johnson took Betty Schnurr and Clarke and I out for our birthday breakfast after church on Sun day. Loretta and George and Virginia Root had breakfast with us also Thanks. Irene and Bob for the birthday surprise Harry and Barnadine Reaser attended a birthday party at Shirley Reaser s Saturday evening in Hastings. Clarke and I called on the Cisler families at the funeral home in Middleville Sunday evening Another of my dearest friends is gone, but she is at rest now with her maker. May God keep LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Katherine in His divine arms. She's gone but never forgotten Georgia McCurdy from Ypsi called on Clark and I Saturday His granddaughter Decel Hall from Grand Rapids was here also. We went to Hayward's Country Kitchen for lunch. Mary Beth Wme and sons from Grand Haven spent Fri­ day afternoon with Alice (Baconi Zuidema and friends from school days. Sunday. Lois Bacon. Esther Kelley and June Tungate had dinner at Scheites on 44th St Many friends called at the funeral home Sunday evening to pay last respects to Katherine Cisler and her family Jan Freeman spent the weekend with her mother. They had many callers on Sunday. Gertrude is about the same We had a wonderful Palm Sunday at Parmelee Church with 42 attending. The youth from Freeport and Mid­ dleville also attended Harpist Martha Kuch and her husband on the guitar provided the entertainment ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN-CATHOLIC CHURCH Traditional Episcopal Service Using 1928 Prayer Book McCann Road in Irving Sunday Services.............. ..... ........................... 10:00 a.m. For further information call 948-2101 ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH WeM Main Strvct, Middleville Father Walter L. Spillane Phone Wayland 792-2889 ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.’Caledonia, MI Sunday Morning Worship . 8 30 a m Sunday School......................................................... <M5 am. Sunday Morning Worship......................................11:00 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street Morning Worship 1100am Sunday School 9 45am Sunday Evening Worship 6 00 p m All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 9 45 a m 1 TOO a m 9:30 am Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor Rev. Cil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St The Church where everybody is somebody and lesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday E vening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 6 00 p m 7 00 p m Rev. William Dobson, Pastor 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street 10 00 a m 1115 am b 00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Rev. Gary Wiley Rev. Robert Gerke Morning Worship Service Sunday School E v enmg Worship Sen tc e M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Vic Kaleta, Asst. Pastor Sunday School............................................................. 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service.................................. 11:00a.m. Sunday Evening Service.................................................... 6:00p.m Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................... 6:45 p.m. Sunday Mass... 11:00 a.m. Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherrv Valiev Avenue Rev. Donald Heydens Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ..............9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass................................. 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School........................ 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship......... „....... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8669 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST PHONE 891-8119 Katherine M. Cisler MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Katherine M. Cisler, 78, of Middleville, died Friday, April 10, 1987 at her home. Funeral services were held 1:30p.m. Tues., April 14 at Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Rev. Carl Stascr and Rev. Michael Funder­ burg officiated with burial in Ml Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Parmelee United Methodist Church or American Cancer Society. Mrs. Cisler was born July 14, 1908 in Caledonia Twp., Kent County, the daughter of Sylves­ ter J. and Fannie K. (Vermeulen) VanHorn. She was married to Burdette H. (Bud) Cisler on March 2, 1932. She was a Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............ 9:45 a m. Sunday School............................................. 11:10 a m Sunday Evening Service............................. 7:00 p.m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade).......... Wed.. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship.. Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 member of the Parmelee United Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society and the Busy Bee Club. She is survived by her husband, Burdette: her children, Robert and Mary Cisler and Russell and Shirley Cisler all of Middleville, Kenneth and Blanche Cisler of Caledonia, Virginia and Archie Hennessey of Snohomish, WA. Lavina and Amith Stahl of Freeport; 16 grandchidldrcn; 18 great grand­ children; two brothers, Amos VanHorn of Madison Heights and Sylvester VanHorn of Pontiac; two sisters, Mrs. Leona McGee of Middleville and Mrs. Clare (Louise) Bassett of Hast ings. Middleville to join Food For the Hungry Drive April 19 to May 4 Barry County are joining the Food Bank of South Cen­ tral Michigan in Food 4 The Hungry drive beginning this Sunday. April I9 and continu ing through May 4 The Middleville Emergency Food Pantry is asking you to buy one or more items of non perishable groceries and deposit them in a collection bin provided at Sas Mor supermarket in Middleville. The pantry is asking for the following items that arc in great demand peanut butter, inexpensive laundry soap, a variety of canned goods, cereal, jello. etc All items collected at Sav Mor will be donated to the Middleville Emergency Food Pantry located in the local Middleville Church Dona tions may be brought there as well as to Sav Mor Youth car wash set for April 18 From 9 a m. to 2 p.m.. youth and parents from Cor­ nerstone. the Middleville United Methodist Church sponsored youth ministry, will be washing cars at Prime Bank on M 37 in Middleville this Saturday. April 18 A free-will donation will be accepted to help the youth group pay for a trip to Wilmore. Kentucky to attend the annual Ichthus Chril’t’in music and teaching festival This will be their fifth year in attendance The youth group has en joyed this in the past and the way that tljcy have come away feeling touched and challeng cd in their Christian growth Safetyville comming to Middleville Safetyville, a small town that is going to be set up by Sgt. Brent Woodard of Huron County, will be at the Thor napplc Kellogg Middle School gym on April 28. The first session will begin at 9 a m. and last approximately one hour ten minutes. Completion of the program will be at 3:10 p.m. The McFall first graders will be participating. Sgt. Woodard will be teaching them may types of safety. everything from street and railroad safety, to how to han die being approached by a stranger. This program has taken alot of time to prepare. The McFall Parents Support Children Group says the McFall Elementary is the first school in this part of the state to host Sgt. Wixxlard and Safetyville. For more infor­ mation contact Fawn Kimmel of the McFall Elementary, P S C at 795-7634 Thomas receives class honor A total of 3,513 University of Michigan students on the Ann Arbor campus were recognized at the University’s annual Honors Convocation March 29. A total of 4,117 award were recognized at the convocation. Dale Edward Thomas of 11050 David Road, Mid dleville, was one of 3,346 students receiving a Class Honor. The award recognizes an undergraduate academic record equal to at least half A s and half B’s for two terms (one term for new students) during 1986 Thomas is working toward his degree at the College of Literature Science and the Arts. tn* irii w VWtriHrii trit ww trw arw nrw tint tni i Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Stn$et and 142nd Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11XV a.m. Church School a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p-m. Rev Wayne Kiel. Raster Rev Stanley Vugteveen Associate Castor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education OBITUARIES F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. - I FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... If you would like your church’s Directory information listed call 795-3345 for more information. wk 795-9277 — MIDDLEVILLE Insurance and Medicaid Accepted I 5 5 c 5 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 16. 1987 / Page 5 New businesses spring up in downtown Middleville The once vocont building now houses the Wood Stove Shoppe. Beginning Aerobics ond the Middleville Karate School. by Kathleen J. Oresik An area businessman has brought new life to a building that has been vacant since the winter of 1985. The building, located at 202 E. Main Street. Middleville, now houses three businesses. Owner Tom Stone, originally from Caledonia, now operates his Wood Stove Shoppe and leases space to two other businesses, the Middleville Karate School and Beginning Aerobics Stone is also remodeling the basement of the building to accomodate a hot tub showroom, a locker and shower area for the physical fitness classes, and a snack bar for his customers. Stone began his wood stove sales and service business in Caledonia 12 years ago He sells and installs woodburning stoves and accessories, builds masonary fireplaces and is ex­ panding his business to in­ clude hot tub sales. Stone also builds outdoor woodburning furnaces and recommends their use because they will keep ashes and smoke are out of the indoor living environment He said he believes in building a long term relation­ ship with his clients by guaranteeing his products and offering quality merchandise at a low cost. The store's motto is “Ser­ vice with Safety." Stone said he has made it a company policy not to sell a stove to a customer until he inspects the premises “We give each customer a safety brochure, a walk through inspection and start the first fire." he said Stone expanded his business last Monday to include hot tub sales The brand-name hot tubs. Cal Spas of California, will be displayed at the store when the basement remodeling is com­ pleted. he said Stone says the tubs are of a superior quality and that they carry a lower price tag than tubs made locally. "If a customer wants a par­ ticular model and I don’t have Barry County Commission on Aging announces menu Wednesday, April 15 Seafood newbury. green peas, stewed tomatoes, seasoned rice, fresh fruit. 2% milk. Thursday, April 16 Salisbury steak, whipped potatoes, cole slaw, assorted rolls, marg., fruit crisp, 2% milk. Friday, April 17 - Meals served early for CkxkI Friday. Vi Day Meat and cheese sand, split pea soup, celery & carrot stick. 2 slices of bread, mayo, fresh orange. 2% milk. Monday. April 20 - Roast beef Au Jus. boil red potatoes, green beans, assorted roll, marg . variety cake. 2% milk Tuesday. April 21 - Baked lasagna, salad and dressing, peas and carrots, garlic toast, marg., apricot halves. 2% milk Events Wednesday. April 15 Hastings- Shopping Sing along Crafts NashvilleBlood Pressure Quilting M iddles 11le- -Easier Program. Rev Staser Speaker Woodland -Cards Thursday. April 16 Hastings -Shopping Easter Party Dessert Potluck Crafts.Bingo Friday. April 17 - HastmgsPopcorn. \ash\ ille-Bnng Something Old Come early dinner w ill be served about 11 am. Monday. April 20 - Hasting'-Easter Dinner Social Security C rafts M iddlev i He - Nutrition Education with Mary P. and Mary M, Slide Program. Nashville-Easter Celebration. Delton- Lansing Gilbert. Meals are available for those over 60 years of age. and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Congregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 3 p.m. one day in advance for reserva­ tions. Meals are served at: Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave. Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday, and Friday. Nashville-Masonic Temple. Monday. Tuesday. Wednes­ day. Thursday & Friday. Dehon -Faith United Methodist Church. Monday. Wednesday. and Thursday Middles ille-VFW Post. Monday. Wednesday. & Thursday Woodland-Eagles Club Monday. Wednesday. &. Friday. Home Ddh ered Meals are available at Extra Cost. Special Notice Come see the Slide Pro gram. •‘Con-games perpetrated on Senior Citizens and bow Seniors can detect and deal with fraudulent schemes. This will he at Mid­ dles die on Monday. April 20; Nashville. April 21. Delton. Apnl 23: W oodland April 24. and Hastings on Apnl 27. M DeJong w ill show hts Califor­ nia slides at Delton on Wednesday. April 22. Have a very Happy Easter* it in stock. I will offer a S500 discount towards the purchase price." Slone says. He said when it's prescrib­ ed, the use of a hot tub is un­ surpassed because of its theraputic values for arthritis sufferers or persons with muscular or skeletal problems. Patty VanDenburg of Hastings owns and operates Beginning Aerobics in the same building Her classes of­ fer a low impact workout for beginners. She says that individuals tn her classes are instructed to monitor their heartbeat and workout at their own pace. "Not everyone is the same age or in the same physical condition." she says. VanDenburg is a two-year aerobics instructor and is cer­ tified through the National Dance and Exercise Instruc­ tors Training Association and she is certified in car­ diopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) She said she was an aerobics instructor for Pen­ nock Hospital’s Health and Fitness Center and taught aerobics through the YMCA before deciding to venture out on her own. VanDenburg said she chose to establish her business in Middleville because “it has possibilities.” “I didn’t know of any other aerobics establishments in the Middleville/Caledonia area. I feel it’s a good location for area residents who want to enroll in an aerobics class.” she said, adding that the building is air-conditioned in the summer. She says the only equipment necessary is a good pair of shoes and loose fitting clothing Classes are held for 45 minutes on Monday. Wednes­ day and Friday mornings (8:45 to 9:45 a m. > and even­ ings (5 to 7 p.m.) VanDenburg recommends the classes for men as well. ‘ Some guys think you really have to work hard and hurt to get a gixxi workout The no pain, no gam' doesn't apply to aerobics." she said Persons interested in registering are asked to phone 795-9552 or 948-8280 to enroll and for information about child care. Tom Stone sits beside one of his "top of the line " products, a Vermont Iron Elm wood stove that "sells for os little as $545 . The Wood Shoppe also offers custom mode Danish stoves from Denmark. Aerobics instructor Patty VanDenburg (foreground) leads a low-level aerobics class for men and women. The Middleville Karate School, which was started in Middleville in February of 1985. is now located in the same building. Instructors and founders of the school. Paul and Sheila Nickerson of Hastings, say they are taking enrollments for classes that are held Tues­ day and Thursday evenings from 4:30 to 6 p.m. for children aged six through 12 and from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for students aged 12 through adult. Sheila Nickerson said the school is a member of the U.S. Eastern Wado Ryu Federation. Students become members of the federation and all their promotions (ad­ vancements in rank) are ap­ proved through the federa­ tion. she said. Sheila said she and her hus­ band received their training at a recognized school in Ten­ nessee and they have arranged for the instructor from that school to visit Middleville on an annual basis. She said the students will also be visited by the Master Suzuki, who is the head of the worldwide federation, on June I An instructor from Ten­ nessee is scheduled to visit the school Apnl 24. She said the instructor will Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for YourLawnMower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) Middleville Bob Klinge 795-7647 observe the class and issue promotions In turn, the class visits the Tennessee school once a year, she said. Students from the Mid­ dleville Karate School will be competing in a local tourna­ ment that begins at noon April 25 at (he Hastings High School All students recieve tradi­ tional karate instruction and enrollments arc accepted year round, Nickerson said. �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / April 16. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST Welcome back “snowbirds". It was nice to see Clair and Phsllis Ferns on Mam Street. Towards the end of the week welcome home signs were displayed in neighborhood windows On Sunday the Clarence Rodgers were in church. It’s good to sec their smiling faces again. There was a good turnout for the U.M W's, General meeting last Thursday at the Caledonia United Methodist Church Plans were being made for the U.M.W s White Breakfast this Thursday (to­ day) morning at the church Richard Soest called on Bill Gecrling and George and Gm me Friday afternoon My nephew John Proos and his friends paid us a visit Saturday night. His truck broke down and he had to park it here until Sunday, when he could get it repaired Mr and Mrs Art Soest called on the Richard Soest family Sunday If you saw a very dusty Model A on the roads Sunday, it was us behind the wheel try­ ing to get some cobwebs out of the motor We had a very enjoyable ride and stopped in Moline at the Jerry Smith s mini farm We saw baby ducks and chickens and goats The girls each had a short horseback ride Congratulations to George and Virginia Stulgaitis of Caledonia who celebrated their 5()th wedding anniver­ sary on April 10. Congratulations to Martin and Cindy Aspinall on the ar­ rival of their daughter, and to Wayne and Antina Chase on their new daughter Also to Mr and Mrs Dale VanderWoude on their new son. The American Legion's on Thursday night bingo is doing great On April 2, 62 played the game. It’s great to get together and meet new folks. Welcome everyone! Joe and Marian Misak and Bernard and Yvonne Huver spent three weeks in Phoenix. Ariz.. visiting Bernard’s daughter and family. Sister Margaret and Jean Durkee from Holy Family Church have spent two weeks in the Holy Lands. They visited Jerusalem. Tiberus. Galilee. Rome. Assisi Mr and Mrs Ronald Mead are pleased to announce that their daughter. Rhonda Lee was married last Saturday to Michael Timmers, son of Mr. and Mrs Leon Timmers of Emmons St.. Caledonia, at Gaines United Brethern Church. 92nd and Kaiamaz<x> Caledonia, congratulations to them llah Rogers has returned from her tnp out West She visited her sons and families Mr Keith Adams won the $300 Bingo jackpot at the American Legion Hall March 2. Mr and Mrs. Clayton Hawkins had returned from their winter stay in Florida Their grandsons drove them home during spring break. Welcome home' Ralph Langkamp s birthday is April 13 and Iva l^ngkamp's is on April 27. She will be 94 Ralph is now living at Iva’s home while his apartment is being remodeled. John Weaver returned to Germany. His friends held a going away party for him Ixirry and Marcia Gehl celebrated their 6th wedding anniversary with dinnr at "Deer Run" last week Friday night. Congratulations to them Andrew Matthias, son of Gerald and Marge Matthias, and Andy Hubert son of Andy and Kathy Matthias made their First Holy Communion last weekend Cong rat ulat ions Thirty-one confirmation candidates from Holy Family Church went on a retreat April 12. Mrs. Iva Langkamp had eye surgery Monday Best wishes to her on her 94th birthday the 27th. Myrtle McCarty was in­ vited out to the Middleville Lions Club dinner. The Gehls and Fleischmanns enjoyed Sunday breakfast at the Caledonia Sportsman’s Club last Sun­ day. They served 138 breakfasts. It was also Calcut­ ta Trap shoot day. A nice group there. Thelma Gehl drove the Hudsonville Sunday afternoon to visit her lady friend. Thelma Gehl has an antique family piano to be given away free to the first person who phones her and who will remove it from her home. Phone 891-8557 Mrs. Carole Killgore and Mr. and Mrs Lyle Stauffer attended the Alto Methodist Church last Sunday to see their granddaughter and great granddaughters. Subnna and Stacy Boir. baptized. Lunch was served afterwards al the Boir home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Stauffer and Harnett Steinfort drove up to Jean /A , Peace Church has J' QkSCn1 6950 Cherry Valley Rd. Middleville Cordially invites you to attend EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES 6:30 a.m. “Sunrise" Message: EASTER. AN OPPORTUNITY TO “REALLY” UVE 7:30 a.m. "Breakfast” 8:30. 9:45 & 11:00 a.m. “Worship Services Message: ’Easter...Birthday of Hope" 6:00 p.m. “Worship Service” “Night of Celebration” McFall students of the week announced Each week, teachers and students select six students of the week representing each of the six grades at McFall Elementary School in Middleville This week’s Students of the Week are Bryan Jahnke, kindergarten; Shawn Heise, first grade; Emily Zuidersma. second grade. Jenny Manage, third grade. Darcy Mugndge. fourth grade; and Jenny Kid­ der. fifth grade The selected students are chosen for their academic and social performance in school. Children named Student of the Week recieve a certificate and a bumper sticker for their parents which reads. "My kid was Student of the Week." Stauffer’s in Bitely. They’re glad to report she is doing well. Mr and Mrs. Hugh Kegerreis called on Mrs Edythe Aldrich Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs Hugh Keggereis called on Mr and Mrs. Forrest Graham in Fenville. A Good Fnday Community Worship Service will be held from 12:10 to 1 p.m. at Caledonia Elementary School with special music. Rev. Buwalda's Meditation and an offering for all county chur­ ches. emergency support system Everyone is welcome. Hunger Walk is Saturday. May 2. It will be the 10th an­ nual Plant Hope Hunger Walk sponsored by the Grand Rapids area center for Ecumenism. You can help by walking or sponsoring so­ meone else to walk. For more information contact Sandy Robertson. Hungry people are counting on you. Maundy Thursday Service will be held at the Caledonia United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. April 16. Friday. April 10. Bertha King attended a niece's gettogether at the home of her sister. Mrs. Jean Custer of Grand Rapids. Ten nieces were present and they all had a great time. April 22. the Greater Caledonia Area Senior Citizens will travel to the Detroit Zoo. David Fleischmann caught three salmon at Lake Michigan Sunday Mr and Mrs. Cleo Raab. Mr and Mrs. Wilbur Raab. Carl Maichele and Mrs. and Mrs. Tim Dykstra of Grand Rapids attended the Lion’s Club chicken dinner m Mid­ dleville on Sunday. A large crowd was present to enjoy the delicious dinner Our sy mpathy to the family and friends of Mrs Katherine M. CisJer. 78. of Middleville who passed away April 10. Mrs Caroline Huyck has taken another fall. Keep smil­ ing and get back on your feet soon Flora Hooper. Sarah Ford. Meda Bergy . Grandma Stauffer and Caroline Huyck were all fantastic ladies in my neighborhood wnen I was growing up Caroline is the only one left and I have many fond memories of them Happy Easter to all ot you. BETTY’S Beauty Saion Phone 795-9062 A Iso Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD lYi Mile E of Whitne/ille This week's students of the week are (back row from left) Jenny Kidder fifth grade: Darcy Mugridge fourth grade: Jenny Manage, third grade (front row from left) Emily Zuidersma. second grade Shawn Heise first grade and Bryan Jahnke, kindergarten. Caledonia students tour the majestic Rockies by Jack Berends Dreams and plans for a ski­ ing trip, ski the Rockies, have come true. Caledonia students and some adults who traveled to the Rockies now have memories and stories to tell. With both Virginia Ashbaugh and Jack Berends missing their planes, they should have know that the ’87 trip was destined to be unique as it quickly became so. Within hours, the two vans with Mr. Berends were snow­ ed in on 1-70 in western Kan­ sas, while the group with the motor home became stranded with Russ Olivier on 1-80 in Nebraska. The storm cancell­ ed their scheduled tour at NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Com­ mand) inside Cheyanne. MT. Although he escaped the storm, the Berends’ van clutch and transmission went out on the front range of the Rockies. Later Russ Olivier redesigned the motor home steps and Bob Weaver attempted to back over a gas pump protected by a steel and concrete post. The pump survived but the post and Mr. Berends’ bumper didn't. The problem of a frozen carburetor linkage was solved by lighting starter fluid on the engine. The bonfire, larger than planned, caused everyone to bail out of the van. Scott Proudfit didn't stop running until he was back in his motel room, while Mr. Berends and Brad Sizelove tried to control the fire by blowing on it - causing quite the opposite effect. No one knew where Ryan Berends and Tom Cox had disappeared until a big fire engine rolled in to release them from the condo elevator which they had managed to jam. Later, when a sheriff's police car stopped. Mr. Olivier immediately volunteered. Are you look­ ing for me?" He was. Chad Decker and Scout Stauffer were stranded 15 miles away in Breckenridge where they had gone "shopp­ ing". The group of girls they had met earlier on the ski slope were a factor in losing track of time; even shuttle buses and taxis keep hours they discovered. Having forgotten the exact phone number they tried random calling every number from 14 to 44. It is now known how many people they got out of bed at I a m. before contac­ ting the sheriffs department for help Todd will remember gasing both vans and both not shut­ ting off automatically as they are programed to do. Gas caps were left behind periodically. Stola saved a replacement when he discovered the cap he left frozen on the top of the van 300 miles later Part of the group of 30 drove to Aspen to ski Snowmass. Delayed for blasting highway construc­ tion. it was observed that the traffic control employees had a somewhat dangerous job because of errant drivers It is truly amazing that they still had the same number of slowstop signs when the group proceeded. Troy Shane discovered that playing photographer was more dangerous when he was wiped out by Bob Weaver. The pic­ ture he took of Weaver’s jump should be awesome. A picture of Weaver landing on Shane would be even more so. Lois Berends and Beth Shane received praise and compliments on their skiing Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 ability and improvement from a ski instructor Mr Shane and Mr. Berends will regret and acknowledge their com plinicnts when they hear the cash registers ring, as their partners improve, upgrade and replace their equipment with better and more expen­ sive equipment Things were brought into perspective, however, when Mrs Berends took cuts in the lift line. She knows how to make cuts! Her comment after she wiped out Troy Shane and anyone else within reach of the domino ef­ fect was, "Oh, excuse me." Stopping to swim at Glen wood Springs Pool (the world's largest natural hot springs), after skiing Snowmass, they scattered and left an embarrassed Mr Berends to applogize. "I didn't think they’d really do it” Vincente Bort (from Spain) with an assist from Weaver had just dropped one of the fully clothed (super man cape and all) life guards gals in. With an unprecedented five days of sun, five inches of new snow, blue skies, miles of ski runs, trails, moguls and jumps were discovered at Keystone, Brcckendridge, Copper Mountain and Snowmass, Bob Weaver managed to tear up one full set of bindings, Todd Jousma busted a ski and Troy Shane broke a pole or two The injuries, other than temporary aching muscles from being unaccustomed to eight hours of high intensity skiing or 23 miles of long runs and bruises from being busied, were minor. Brad Sizelove, an excellent skier­ jumper. has trouble with regular walking This is at­ tested to by his scraped up chin that he received by fall ing while stepping from the van. Bill Schumacher and Troy Shane, both experienced temporary snow blindness by not wearing sun glasses or goggles Stole (exchange student from Norway/, Ryan Berends and Tom Cox, intent on get­ ting a dark tan. used an insuf­ ficient amount ot tanning lo­ tion and are already losing their tans. Continued, page 7 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 16. 1987 / Page 7 Scared-of-heights, photographer is now an active balloonist by Kathleen Scott Marc Van Dis readily ad­ mits that he is afraid of heights and refuses to ride on a Ferris wheel. But his fear of heights disappears when *he glides over open countryside absorb mg what he calls "the ultimate expression of freedom*’ in his hot air balloon. I jist Thursday Van Dis took three passengers, including Lee Frederickson of Mid dlcvillc. on a ride from Cobb l^akc. across the northern part of Yankee Springs Township and landed just west of Peets Road "It really kind of affects your whole life after you go for a ride." he said It makes you feel special like you’ve gotten to do something other people haven’t. Van Dis is a certified pilot and takes customers all over southwestern Michigan On the most recent Mid dlcvillc escapade, he said they followed some deer, saw a great blue heron sitting on a huge nest which it departed, revealing a large egg. They also spotted a rabbit and some geese. From the balloon, he said he has seen just about every kind of w ildlife living m the area, including pheasants and foxes. He said he also flies over livestock and has to be careful not to startle the animals He found that if he talks to the penned-up animals, they are less likely to be afraid of the strange floating form and the strange sound made by the gas Van Dis said his interest in ballooning developed as he watched the hundreds of balloons in flight at the Fifth World Hot Air Balloon Cham­ pionship in Battle Creek in 1981. He was an amateur photographer and thought the balloons would provide "colorful subjects." He took many pictures and tried sell­ ing them to the pilots of the balloons But he said most of the pilots wanted to exchange a balloon ride for the photographs Because he was afraid of heights, he declined many ride offers and sold few pictures. Finally, a balloonist friend told Van Dis that if he went for a balloon ride, he (the pilot) would land as soon as Van Dis became frightened. The balloon didn ’t land for a long time Van Dis loved ballooning so much, he decided tn get a pilot's license. He continued to ptxxograph the hex air crafts while taking lessons and returned to Bank Creek in 1983 for the North American Challange Cup. While there, he rubbed elbows with several balloonists and learned a pro­ fessional photographer was needed for the national cham­ pionship in Indianola. Iowa, in August. 1983. He submit­ ted some phexos and was accepted Well. Indianola led to Albequerque. N. M . and then to Statesville. S.C.. and his camera was clicking the whole way. He has his license now and sells rides as well as lessons. He rxxed he has had many customers who are afraid of heights, but they, like he. were not afraid in the balloon. "I've never had an unhappy customer." he said Van Dis lives in Fennville and operates his business. Free Indeed, out of Holland Not only does he sell balloon rides, but also lapel pins and a internationally marketed calendar which, this year, features a ptuxograph taken in Caledonia Among his <xher pronxxional products, he is Airport tour, open house planned Touring on airplone at Kent County International Ariport are four-year-old Middleville children. Kay Knapp's four-year-old class from Thornapple Cooperative Preschool made a trip to the Kent County Inter­ national Airport last week where Larry Jackson, senior mechanic and fleet ad­ ministrator for Federal Ex­ press. arranged a tour of an airplane. The children boarded the plane, toured the cargo area, explored the cockpit, and heard Mr. Jackson explain the use of ground equipment. The class went through the airport terminal following the Federal Express tour. It was an en­ joyable afternoon for all. Thornapple Co-op Preschool’s Open House and meeting for new membership is scheduled for Tuesday. April 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Middleville Christian Reformed Church. 708 W. Main. For more information or to enroll your child in either the three or four year old class next fall, please call Elaine at 795-7303. planning on producing posters and play mg cards He now owns two balloons Black Magic and Black Magic II Last Thursday's trip was the third voyage for Black Magic II Van Dis said they flew for about an hour and us­ ed up approximately 10 gallons of propane, the fuel used to keep the craft aloft Black Magic II holds 90.000 cubic feet of air Black Magic, holds 70.000 cubic feet, he said The smaller the balloon, be explained, the more control the pilot has The polyester or vinyl fabric must be replaced after many trips, said Van Dis. because a sjjecial sealing on the inside part of the halkxxi wears away after use. causing the material to become porous ami release too much propane Van Dis’ advice to the world “everyone might to ride in a h<x air balloon al least once. " He said the next major balloon festival will be in Bal tie Creek July 1118 w ith 200 multi-colored balloons filling the air Van Dis will be there with his ballixvn and his camera Van Dis took his passengers sailing over Yankee Springs Road south of Shaw Lake Road as the balloon s chasers look on Tour of the Rockies, continued... Jeanne Colburn proved ski­ Jousma and Troy recall hiking ing is not a man's sport by tak­ uphill to attempt a jump in ing every run. jump or set of which Troy totaled out. to be moguls that the guys did - followed by a perfect jump by often leading the way. Todd, until he began to tilt Almost every one has stones forward mid air and land with of their own. or observed best his tips buried. His skiis stop­ wipe outs. Coach Kevin ped but he didn't While Cur­ Groeneveld captured on film tis was demonstrating a jump the simultaneous jump of to a spectator, he crossed his Mike Berends and Doug Cur tips just before the jump One tis - beautifully done until ski ended up sticking tn the mid air contact when they snow tail down, one ski down both splashed down. Kevin the mountain and Doug had trouble going up the T-bar somewhere between. The lift. Doug Curtis crossed his number of >10 wipeouts with ski tips, tnpped Kevin and this group (both skiis must be lost - plus to qualify for a #10) both were dragged uphill w as uncountable Doug got so much snow pack The known Christmas tree ed in his ear. it had to melt exit Kev in then tried the T bar award goes to Lots. Ryan. with Bill Schumacher but Jack Berends and Tom Cox gave up when Bill could never Tom’s tree award was voted make it more than half way the Academy Award for before eliminating both of crashes. A particular jump was them Ryan Berends will negotiated successfully by remember being buried m a Bailey. Jousma and Steve sink bole upside down; Mike Pnns Ken Olivier wiped; his will be reminded he was brother Mark splashed, as warned to avoid a gulch jump, bodies started to liner the lan­ losing both skiis and poles m ding. Troy Shane added his mid air and., aaaaa. Todd and when Tom Cox arrived. he had nowhere to go. He veered into the trees and met one halfway up. When he came back to ground, he had parts of the tree in his jacket, in his pockets and. It’s quite dangerous for trees to at­ tempt living and growing on ski slopes. Celebrities seen and or spoken to include Ann Margaret. Roger Smith. Robert Redford and four mountain goats To complete the ex­ periences. the USAF was most generous in allow mg the group to reschedule the NORAD Cheyanne Mount tour for Stoia Sagabraten. Bob Wever, Jack and Mike Berends. The huge undergroud complex to coor­ dinate aerospace defense of North America, with its three story steel buildings built on cod springs and shuck ab­ sorbers. was most impressive When asked for his impres­ sion of the experience. Mike’s comments were, "it's really just a big bole in the ground. ’ ’ Black Magic II, Van Dis newest balloon, holds 90,000 cubic feet of gas Subscribe call 795-3345! �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 16. 1987 Caledonia softballers could challenge for OK Blue title The 1987 Caledonia Varsity softball team sports a strong defense and a powerful batting lineup Leading the infield are seniors Andrea Maines at shortstop and Chris Poll a< third base Also in the infield arc seniors Amy Sennckc at first base, and Nikki Naughton on the mound, and sophomores Linda Powers and Jenny Burri will share duties behind the plate. Leading the outfield is senior centerfielder Ann Ashbaugh Amy was selected to the all conference team in 1986 for her strong defensive ability and 410 batting average. Two juniors. Katie Kowalczyk and Denise Nickels help round out the outfield Juniors Karen Tebo and Linette Grigg will also help the Fighting Scots in the outfield After a loss Fridas night against Wyoming Park the Scots are out of even their record against East Grand Rapids Monday "I think we all have gotten rid of the first game jitters and now we are read) to play our game.’ said first year coach Susan Jackson Caledonia goft team to make it three straight titles? Caledonia Girls Golf: (bock row from left) Kim Leatherman, Tricia Moomey, Lei Myers. JoAnn Bestrom. Donna Hestand. Kim Mickel and Kristen Molis. (front row from left) Bonnie Morin, Elizabeth Snyder. Aleassa Schambers, Debbie Tarrien and Coach Diane Doot. The Caledonia Girl’s Golf team competes in a Blue/Gold Rainbow Conference with teams from Calvin Christian. Forest Hills Northern. God­ win. and Zeeland. The conference was formed in 1985 and hopes to add more teams. Caledonia has tied for first place in season play both years. Our school has also tied for first place in the con­ ference tournament with Forest Hills Northern both years, and has lost the trophy with their fifth score. The Iwo medalists of last year’s conference tournament were graduating seniors Paige Breen (4646-92) and Kris Miller (48-44-92). Both girls had been in the golf program for four years. Team captains, Kris Miller was selected by the Advance Newspaper to their all area golf team. The team lost 11 seniors last year, many of whom had been golfing since their Freshman year. This year’s team Moomey Lei Myers, and Traci Ruehs. The Juniors are: JoAnn Bestrom. Donna Hes­ tand. Angie McConnon. and Kim Mickel. Two sophmores, Kristen Molis and Vonnie Morin have returned to the team and one sophomore. Elizabeth Snyder has joined. Freshmen Aleassa Schambers and Debbie Tarrien complete the roster. In addition to conference matches the team plays some of the finest girl teams in the region, including Wyoming, Catholic Central. Greenville. Rogers. Northview, and Kenowa. The schools move from the blue conference to the gold will not affect the golf team since they play a blue/gold rainbow, although Kenowa may become a con­ ference team next year Coach Diane Doot would like to see Middleville field a girl’s golf team and join the conference. The Caledonia girls have been included in the Russ Johnson Memorial Invita­ tional since its inception and team members Kim Leatherman and Paige Breen have been medalists in that tournament. Bowling League results Earlv Risers Meat Balls 39-17. Pm Pointers 37-19. Happy Streekers 34-22. Yoders 28 28. Our Village General 25-31. Fannetts 21-35. Blind Sandbaggers 21-35. Weebles 19-37. High Game - T. Cooks 213. M Price 191. B Olsen 183. K Allen 177. K Bergakker 173 High Series - T Coolev 518. K Bergakker 497. M Price 490. G Hull 478. M Bierens 475. 28-28. Scooter's “65” 26-30. The New Gu>s 21-35. Pick One 21-35. SGH 20-36. American Homecraftors 18-38. Four Bangers 18-38. High Series and Games B Potts 200-593. K Bnmsmk 215-564. R Finkbeiner 221-559. Mitch Mugridge 204 545. D Owen 201-543. I) Thompson 209-537. R Smke 534. J L’sbome 521. J Nickols 520. B Frost 201 516. K Sears 513. N Gardner 510. J. Carroll 211-505 Thirst) Nite Men Quinn s Sports 41-15. Villa Bakerv 37-19. Formula Real Estate 36 20. Half Legal 35-21. WFC 29-27. Pabst Thursday Night Classic Mar Poss 37-19. Task 37-20. Brogs 344-214. Simpson Industries 344-214. Robertson Plumb­ ing & Hing 334-224. Doug's Auto Service 334-22 4. Garbow Real Estate 33-23. Gavin Chevrolet & Buick 31-25. Seif & Soins Chevrolet 294-264. Good Pal Farms 28-28. Cascade Home Improvement 24-32. NtMlhem Equipment 24-32. Bender's Service 23-23, Geukes' Meat Market 17-39. Thornapple Kitchen 144-414. Middle Villa 14-12 High Series - D blunder 658. D Thiss 627. D Haight 620. C Feather! \ 619. R Co* 59 3 High Games - D Haight 247. D blunder 241. J. Kuhall 236. J Schninker 233. W Bushnun 232. Caledonia softball (Bock row) Christy Leatherman Lindo Powers Amy Senneker Andrea Moines Katie Kowalczyk. Nicki Naughton Susan Jackson (Front) Denise Nickels Lmette Grigg Trish Kowal Koren Tebo Jenny Burri. Caledonia opens with pair of track wins Caledonia boys track: (first row) Mark Prins, Stale Sagabaten, Matthias Jon Dach. Donn Bonheim Matt Kietzmon, Jerry Groendyce. Todd Hooton. Eddie Fowler, Steve Prins. Bob Weaver Craig Mulder Jim Buer (second row) Dai Wessman, Jeff Groendyke, Curt Vanmeter. Marshall Pederson. John Barstls, Mark Cherpes, Jeff Rietberg, David Raab. Jeff Petchouer, Mike Nickels. Kory Keating (third row) Jeff Schumacher, Mike Berends. Joe Benedict. Matt Shane, Tim Hodgkinson. Chris Lentz Kirk Graham, Tom Kazemier, Dave Smith (fourth row)Scott Johnson. Scott Burd. Andy Lillie, Troy Shane, Jeff Pierce, Jim Lewis. Brad Ruth, Dave Dickson (fifth row) Chris Pive, Darwin Caskers. Tom Com. Christopher Webster, Scott Feenstra, Bill Crandall, Alan Roetman, Paul Burchfield (bock) Dennis Graham, John Soderman. The Fighting Scots track team opened the 1986 dual meet season with a solid 99-38 victory over the Red Arrows of Lowell. The Scots team depth again proved to be the winning difference as Caledonia captured all three places in the high jump, discus, pole vault, 1600 meter run. and low hurdles. Strong Scot performances were turned in by Mark Cherpes with a 10:28.8 in the 3200 meter run. Don Bon zheim with a 24.3 in the 200 meter dash, Todd Hooton and Kirk Graham with 12’0'' per­ formances in the pole vault, and Craig Mulder with a 117’8” effort in the discus. Caledonia first place meet results: High Jump - Kazemier (C) 6'0”; Long Jump - Hooton (C) 18’2”; Discus - Mulder (C) 117’8”; Pole Vault Hooton (C) 12’0”; 3200 Relay - Caledonia (Barstis. Fowler, M. Berends. Smith) 9:10.3; Low Hurdles M Prins (C) 43:4: 200 M Dash Bonzheim (C) 24.3; 3200 M Run - Cherpes (C) JO 38.8; 1600 Relay - Caledonia tFowler. Pederson. Nickels, Keating) 3 45.9. The Caledonia team con­ tinued to have excellent early season performances as thev defeated the 1986 OK Gold champion Calvin Christian Squires 113-24. The Scots team depth again was excellent as they won all 4 relays and slammed all 3 places in high hurdles, low hurdles. 100 meter dash. 800 meter run. 1600 meter run and 3200 meter run Top Scot performances in the meet were turned in by: Donn Bon zheim (winning both the 100 and 200 meter dashes), Doug Curtis (first place finish in the 3200 meter run). Tom Kazemier (6’3” in the high jump), and Jeff Pierce (4:45.8 in the 1600 meter run). Caledonia first place meet results: High Jump - Kazemier (C) 6’3”; Long Jump Hooton (C) 18’0”; Discus Mulder (C) 112’7”; Pole Vault Graham (C) 11’6”; 3200 Relay - Caledonia (Barstis, Fowler, Curtis, Smith) 9:14 4; High Hurdles S Prins (C) 17.2; 100 M Dash Bonzheim (C) 11.7; 800 Relay - Caledonia (Buer, Kietzmen, Shane. Naughton) i 4 7. KOO M Run Hmm (C) 4 45.8; 400 Relay Caledonia (Buer, Kietzman, Shane. Bonzheim) 46 7; 8(M) M Run Barstis (C) 2:10 I, Low Hurdles M Prins (C) 43 2; 200 M Dash Bonzheim (C) 24 2; 3200 M Run Cur­ ds (C) 10:35.1; 1600 Relay Caledonia (Pederson. Nickels, Smith. Keating) 3:44 I. Sixteen wrestlers head to district tourney Sixteen wrestlers from the Caledonia Wrestling Club went to two different school* for district tournaments this weekend Eight wrestlers went to Lowell High School with three qualifying to go on to regionals and eight went to Grandville High School with seven qualifying for the regional tournaments at East Kentwood High School. We would like to congratulate our 10 winners and wish them good luck next week. Those who win the lop five in their weight at East Kent­ wood will go to the Stale Tournament on April 25 at Grand Rapids Junior College Our medal winners are: 8 and under - 43 lb Nicholas Love. 1st. 9 and 10 year olds 55 lb. Adam Stauffer. 2nd; 75 lb. Todd Thornton, 2nd; 85 lb Dave Uy I. 1st. 80 lb Ryan Sinclair. 1st; 95 lb. Blake Sinclair, 2nd 11 and 12 year olds - 85 lb Chris Love, 3rd; 90 lb. Brian Hanna. 2nd; 95 lb Dan Sim­ mons, 3rd. 13 and 14 year olds 95 lb Barry Thornton Freeport seeking more ball teams The Freeport Softball Association is seeking teams for its mens fast pitch, womens and co-ed leagues If interested call 765-5373 or 698-7764 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 16. 1987 / Page 9 Caledonia grabs Middleville co-ed relay championship The Caledonia Boys and Girls Track Teams combined troops on Friday as they traveled to the Middleville Coed Relays and won a con­ vincing victory over a 12 team field The combined team had some sensational perfor­ mances despite having had to run hard in the dual meet vic­ tories the night before the Calvin Christian. The combined team showed their depth by using a lot of fresh troops as they captured five first place finishes, four seconds, five thirds, and one fourth place finish final team scores were Caledonia 63. Middleville 44. Hills Northern 20. Delton 17. Godwin 12. Lakewood 12. Fennville 5. Lee 3. Kellog gsville 0. Meet Results: Shot Put Relay R Grigsby. K Miller (W). 3rd A Stoffer. C Mulder (C) 76'11’’; Discus Relay - A. Stoffers. C. Mulder (C) 212’316”; High Jump Relay B Wcscow. A Leos(L). 3rd S Clark. B Weaver (C) 11’3”; Long Jump Relay - M Harmon. K Miller (W) 34’3tt”; 4 Mile Relay - S Ashbough. J Pierce. C. Frantti, D. Smith (C) 21:25.9; 880 Relay Brummel. Veldhouse. Schutt. I^iutcn bach (S.C.) 1:46.7, 3rd M K let / man. D Schumacher. D Bonzhcim. T. Soper (C>; Shuttle Hurdles - Stott. Rid­ dle. Martin. Miller (D) 1:03.9. 2nd. S Clark J Groendyk. J Colburn S Prins (C); 2 Mile Relay - J Barstis. B Stauffer. E. Fowler. C Hill (C) 9:45 6; Sprint Medley Baerman. Mescar. Eaglen. McNutt (M) 1:47.6. 3rd T. Soper. T Shane. D Schumacher. K Keating (C): Special - D. Cur­ tis. D Raah. M. Naughton. L Warner (C) 4:19 8. Special Mile Relas S Clark. B Weaver. J Brodock. T Hooten (C) 4:11.5; Distance Medley - Boven. Moyley. Thompson. Forester (M) 12:48.6. 3rd D Smith. S Ashbough. M Cherpes. J Dambly (C); Middle Distance - Yonkers. Mescar. Eaglen. McNutt (M) 2:53. 2nd B Stouffer. T Shane. T. Soper. J. Pierce (C); Fresh 440 Relay - Eastwood. Selleck. Atkin­ son. Baerman (M) 51.5. 2nd R Be rends. J Brodock. A. Roetman. A Andrus ide (C); 440 Relay - Rookus. Henkle. Miller Harmon (W) 49.8. 4th T. Soper. M l Kietzman. C. Marshall. D. Bonzheim (C); Mile Relay Breemer. Maher. Meinke. Newton (FHN) 4:07.7. 3rd E Fowler. D. Schumacher. K Keating. S. Clark (C). The Trojans had three firsts, three seconds and three thirds. Notching firsts were the sprint medley team of Mandy Baerman. Tim Mesecar. Pam Eaglen and Dean McNutt: the middle distance team of Trena Yonkers. Mesecar. Eaglen and McNutt, and the freshman 440 team of Brad Eastwood. Sara Selleck. Bill Atkinson and Baerman The seconds were recorded by the discus duo of Ken Kares and Jenny Frey; the mile team of Kares. McNutt. Yonkers and Ron Curths. The shuttle hurdle special team of Martha Funk. Brad Eastwood. Sara Selleck and Tim Van Polen took third as did the 440 team of Yonkers. Jim Thorne. Eaglen and Mesecar Middleville also scored points with fourths in the high jump with Doug Mesecar and Denise VanDuine and in the two-mile relay with Scott Palmer. Newman. Ken Carpenter and Jodie Posthumus. Lakewood scored its first gold medal in nine years of coming to the co-ed relays in the high jump with Amy Leos and Bnan Weslow. The mile relay team of Leos. Weslow. Craig Hartzler and Carol Feasal took third while the long jump team of Feasal and Hartzler took fourth The hurdles team of Hart­ zler. John Coats. Liz VanLaaven and Pam Quigley took fifth. Sally Clark of Caledonia in the shuttle hurdle relay. Bob Weaver of Caledonia in the high jump in the Middleville Co-Ed Relays. Caledonia skiers weather Nebraska plains blizzard Unforecasted, unpredicted and unescapeable was the massive Kansas Nebraska blizzard that also dumped winter back on Michigan a few weeks ago. Twenty-nine Caledonia skiers were trapped on Interstate 70 and 80. while Virginia Ashbaugh was flying above the storm to Denver and condo living at Keystone. A blizzard a week earlier had left high drifts and unstocked restaurants for the Russ Oliver group. Stuck at a Nebraska truck stop. Russ showed off his culinary and chefing skills w ith the owner of Wendy restaurants (who had never cooked before) assisting, while Nancy Oliver and the others waited tables as the regular help was trapped out. The semi's carry ing food, dug into trailers for cases of oranges, bananas and watermelon Craig Bailey and Troy Shane claim they have perma­ nent face creases from sleep­ ing on the benches and picnic tables The teenagers. Mark. Ken and John Olivier. Steve Prins. Craig and Troy, stuck for 36 hours, and quickly bored, devised their own ac­ tivities - diving into snowdrifts, snowball fights and revising the rules on the games and pm ball machines to save a quarter; tilt lights became permanent with this group Nancy Olivier and Troy Shane (they make one good Boy Scout together always prepared) provided the one toothbrush and toothpaste shared by all The guys who normally showered morning and evening (to dram Dad's water heater), fared very well without; Beth Shane. Nancy Olivier and W ilia Bockstahier found the lack of showers and bath a real pain The ladies did not clarify whether it was worse smelling the boys or hvmg with themselves A truck driver's observation to Russ Olivier "The weather is a great equalizer. Regardless of money and in­ fluence. they ail slept on the floor and shared the same meal.” Meanwhile on I 80, 150 miles south, the Be rends group fresh from touring the St. Louis Arch, had just pick­ ed up Mr Berends from the Kansas City Airport (both he and Virginia had missed their scheduled planes), also became marrooned They had to chose between the National Guard Armory or the very sparten Holiday Inn. equipped with a pool, jacuzzi. sauna and steam room, game room and adjacent to a vast choice of restaurants Not realizing the luxurious quarters of their other group, they opted for the Holiday Inn. where a number had to sleep on heavily carpeted floors. While the others became acquainted with truck drivers and CB chatter, the Berends group discovered that several young ladies and gentlemen of their age group were also stranded there With drifts bury mg cars and BhzztaS continued p. 10 Todd Kidder (at left) outdistances Godwin and Fennville runners in addition to Dave Smith (far right) of Caledonia in the distance relay. Trojan net team opens with win over S. Christian The Middleville boys tennis team opened their season w uh a 4-3 win over South Christian last Wednesday The singles players provid­ ed Middleville two wins as did the doubles teams With the team score tied at three each. Dave Elies was Middlevilles last hope for the team win. Dave had to go three sets to claim a win for himself and for the team, but it was well worth that wail Jeff Kuehn played some excellent tennis and was selected "player of the match,” said coach Larry Seger On Fnday. the Trojans traveled to Calvin Christian Calvin won the OK Gold title last year and should be a strong contender again this year. The Trojan team played some fine tennis and had every right to win the match, but came up on the short end of a 4-3 score. "We were especially proud of our first doubles team,” said Seger "Doug Mathiesen was (Mil of the line up this week with an injury which gave one of our promising freshman an opportunity to play in his first match.' Corey Dean teamed with se­ cond year starter Pete Donkcr to register a big win at first doubles Both players played some fine tennis to defeat a talemed Calvin team Last weeks results: .Middleville 4, South Chris­ tian 3. 1st singles. Dan DeMorrow lost 1-6, 6-4, 6-7; 2nd singles, Dave Elies won 6-0, 5-7. 7-5. 3rd singles, Jeff Kuehn won 6-3, 6-4, 4th singles, Stec Egleston lost 0-6. 3-6. 1st doubles. Donker &. Ly­ tle lost 1-6, 3-6; 2nd doubles, Strater &. Miner won 7-5, 6-2; 3rd doubles, Keller & Parker won 6-0, 6-2. Middleville 3, Calvin Chris­ tian 4. Irt singles, Dan DeMorrow lost 4-6, 6-2, 6-7; 2nd singles. Jeff Kuehn lost 2-6, 1-6; 3rd singles, Dave Elies won 7-6, 6- 4, 4th singles, Steve Egleston lost 4-6, 1-6. 1st doubles, Donker & Dean won 6-2, 2-6, 6-2; 2nd doubles, Strater &. Miner won 7- 5, 6-2; 3rd doubles, Keller &. Parker lost 3-6, 6-2, 1-6. �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml i April 16 1967 Fighting Scots down Lowell, Calvin Christian The Caledonia girls track team opened their season with a sensational start by defeating Lowell 90-38 and running past Calvin Christian 75-53 in dual meets, then joining the boys in a championship effort in the Middleville Coed Relays Highlights of the Lowell meet include a four first place effort by Sally Clark, three firsts by Deb Schumacher, and two firsts by Sarah Ashbaugh and Amy Stoffers Sally also took four firsts in the Calvin Christian meet, while Sarah Ashbaugh took three firsts and Amy Stoffers again won two blue ribbons. Iwell meet results: Shot Put Amy Stoffers (C) 34*2”; Discus Amy Stoffers (C). 89’7; High Jump - Sally Clark (C) 5’0”; Long Jump Delee Raab <C) 14’7”; 3200 M Relay - Caledonia (Stauf­ fer. Hill. Damblv. Ashbaugh) 10:46.5; 100 M Hurdles Sal ly Clark (C). 17.7; 1600 M Run - Sarah Ashbaugh (C) 5:55.4; 400 M Dash Deb Schumacher (C). 1:06.1; 800 M Run Becky Stauffer (C). 2 418; 300-M Hurdles - Sally Clark (C). 54 3; 200 M Dash - Deb Schumacher (C) 29.3; 3200 M Run Carla Frantti (C) 13:04; 1600 M Relay Caledonia (Schumacher. Waines. Colburn. Clark) 4:35.7; Cabin Christian meet results: Shot Put - Amy Stoffers (C) 35'4"; Discus Amv Stoffers (C). 100’2"; High Jump Sal ly Clark (C) 5’0"; 3200 M Relay - Caledonia (Frantti. Dambly. Hill. Ashbaugh) 10:56 9; 100 M Hurdles Sal­ ly Clark (C) 17.9; 1600 M Run - Sarah Ashbaugh (C). 2nd Becky Stauffer (C) 5 48 5; 800 M Run Becky Stauffer (C). and Came Hill (C)51 3; 3200 M Run Sarah Ashbaugh (C) Carla Frantti (C). Jennifer Damblv (C) 12:59 8; 1600 M Relay Caledonia (Warner. Colburn. Schumacher. Clark) 4:32.1. This week the girls w ill host the Saxons from Hastings on Tuesday, then travel to Wayland on Thursday to com­ pete with the Wildcats On Saturday the girls will get their final tune up before they enter in the OK Blue Con­ ference meets as they run in the very competitive Wyom­ ing Relay. Coledonio girls track (first row) Tommy Wolma Linda Warner Amy Staffers Sally Clark Delee Raab Dawn Graham (second row) Jenni Colburn Jill Zoudbergen Col'een Marshall Teresa Soper Tracy Lynn Traci Goodenough Kristine Overmire (third row) Nancy Cox Tern Ruehs Deb Schumacher Sarah Ashbough Becky Stauffer Amouda loetr Shannon Flouts (fourth row) Judy Brodock. Carrie Hill. Ann Andrusick. Jennifer Dombly Carla Frantti Kim Graham Jube Zawocki, Tina Stevens. Local student names finals in national contest Caledonia Scots Varsity Baseball team Luke Jeffery , a freshman at Thornapple Kellogg High School, has been chosen as school w inner in the 1987 Ar­ my Reserve National Essay Contest on the Bicentennial of the Constitution. The fifth annual writing competition, sponsored by the Army Reserve, is officially recognized by the President’s commission on the Biccnten nial of the United States Con­ stitution. Jeffery’s essay will compete with other winning essays from students around the country for national recognition. Twenty-three signers of the Constitution were citizen­ sol iders who served in the Revolutionary War and later became delgates to the Con­ stitutional Convention. A distinguished panel of judges including educators, journalists and Army Reserve officials will select the three national winning essays. The first-place national winner and Members of the Caledonia Scots varsity team are: (back row from left) Ed Gaines. Brad Sizelove, Mike Walker, Paul Usborn, Rich Moon, Coach Griswold. (Front row from left) Tom Barron, Roger Wood, Laurent Meersmon, Alan Folkertsma, Rob Andrusiak, Greg Krol and Craig Bailey. Middleville wins 0-K Blue in Wrestling Middleville won the tough eight team O-K Blue league wrestling tournament while Hamilton placed a close se­ cond. The tournament started out slow but after the first round Middleville took the lead and never gave it up. said Coach Ann Tabor. Placing first for Middleville was Corey Webster at 66 pounds and Jack Curths al 94. Jim Freeman at 108. Dave Ixhman al 136. and Brian Ap­ pel at 145 Curths. Freeman and Lehman completed their season undefeated Placing second was Kirk Scheib at 101 and Rawlin — BINCO — Caledonia American Legion 9548. M-37 Thursday. 6:30 p m. Wood at 115. Middleville finished the season by winning two tour­ naments while compiling a 90-1 record On behalf of the team, a Blizzard, cont. special thanks goes out to Coach Bob Weller. Coach Tom Lehman and Coach Tom Flelke for all your help and support throughout the season. BROKERS 9790 Cherry Valley 891-9219 Ready to buy a new home or sell your present home ’ Ca// LU WARD 795-3723 Bernie Weller. "Our pitching and hitting must improve." The Trojans didn’t fare well in their second game either, losing to Allegan 20-1 Sprague’s leadoff homer was one of the few bright spots for the Trojans Mid­ dleville had only two hits. Allegan scored 13 limes in the bottom of the first and five more m the second "We are definitely struggl­ ing try mg to find pitchers that can throw strikes." said Weller. ■‘Scott Curtis’ perfor mance (4 innings. 1 run. 5 hits! was a shot in the arm for us. We will improve.” snow plows (some 14-24 feet deep and only the tree tops showing), the Berends’ group headed south for Oklahoma and New Mexico to detour 1-70 (which would remain closed another two days). Plows were sent in pairs, the second to pull the first out when it became buried. One plow temporarily permanent, received any kind comments from CB'ers: "we don’t plow ditches ”, after they observed the skill of the drivers. Having lost one day of ski­ ing. the group got down to some serious skiing to make up for lost lime when they finally arrived in Colorado. This is the fifth year Mr Berends Caledonia High School teacher, coordinated a Ski the Rockies trip. The group wishes to express their appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Olivier. Mr and Mrs Mossel. Mrs. Berends. Shane and Bochstahler. Kindergarten parent night set Parents of next year’s kindergartners are invited to Parent Night. Monday. April I 20 at Caledonia Elementary. i r------------------------------------------ , I i Get results with ’ Sun & News ; CLASSIFIEDS ] ; Phone 795-3345 ] After 60 to meet The After 60 Club will meet Tuesday. April 21 at the VFW Hall for a potluck dinner at noon. trophies to the three national winners and identical trophies to their high schools. Luke Jeffery is the son of Mrs. Aletha Titus of 10450 Green Lake Rd . Middleville. Ml The Army Reserve is play ing a leading role in the na tionwidc celebration of the Bicentennial of the Constitu­ tion to commemorate the heritage of today's citizen soldier. Parents night at Kettle Lake School set for April 27 Teachers say they are asked by parents for suggestions, ideas, or strategies to help their child be successful in school. Questions deal with academics, social adjustment, friendship, and matters of per sonal cohcem. Since these questions in some way address all families, the combined P.T.O.s of Caledonia. Kettle Lake, and Dutton are sponsor from page 9— Trojan nine blanked in opener 11-0 Way land bunched 11 w alks and three errors with six hits to blank Middleville 11-0 in both teams’ baseball opener. Wav land broke open a 4-0 game m the third with seven runs to ice the contest. Ross Sprague had a pair of singles to lead the Trojans while Mark Veriinde pitched two and a third scoreless innings. "It was a shaky start for us." admitted Troyan coach an escort will receive an e x pe n se- pa id trip to Washington. DC., to be honored by top government officials in a special ceremony. Each national win ner will receive a U.S. Sav­ ings Bond from the Reserve Officers Association (ROA) — a $1.000 bond or first place and $500 each bonds for se­ cond and third place. The Army Reserve will pre sent Pentagon-shaped glass mg a workshop lor parents on helping their children ex pericnce success in school A panel of district educators will discuss ways parents can motivate and assist their children with learning tasks and social or emotional problems. The workshop will be held Monday, April 27. from 7-8:30 pm. at Kettle luikc School. Parents are urged to attend. School Menus Thornapple Kellogg West & McFall Elem. Lunch Menu Monday, April 20 Hamburger steak, with brown gravy, mashed potatoes, buttered corn, fruit or ice cream. Tuesday, April 21 Tacos, lettuce/cheese cup, baked beans, butter sandwich, fruit. Wednesday. April 22 Mighty lunch, hamburger, french fries, condiments, fruit, raisins. Thursday, April 23 West, Pizza, mixed veg., fruit. 0f860Goulash. buttered com. fruit or ice cream Friday, April 24 McFall, Pizza, mixed veg.. fruit. 0f860Goulash. buttered com. fruit or ice cream. Hot dog available every day, milk served at every meal. Thornapple Kellogg High School A Middle School Monday, April 20 - Ham burger deluxe, french fries, peaches. milk Tuesday, April 21 Beef &. noodle or cheeseburger, green beans, pineapple, sandwich, milk Middle-ice cream. W ednesday, April 22 Pizza, baked beans or green peas, pears, milk. Thursday, April 23 Chili, crackers/cheese. car rut/celery stix. fruit cocktail, sandwiches, milk. Friday, April 24 Smoked turkey/bun, w/let luce and mayo, mixed veg., applesauce, milk. GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS OF WEST MICHIGAN, INC. Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE - 795-7625 124 East Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml / April 16. 1987 I Page 11 Vivian Jones honored at retirement party ENGAGEMENTS Last week friends from Caledonia Schools held a suprise party for Visian Jones in honor of her retirement from 19 years of teaching. Jones was treated to a delicious luncheon at Caledonia Junior High School. Retirement gifts in­ cluded a bracelet and a spring­ Helton - Noah to wed Mr and Mrs. Helton of Alcoa. Tenn, are pleased to announce the engagement of their granddaughter. Margaret Rose Helton, to Tern Lee Noah son of Dr and Mrs Melvin Noah of Middleville Margaret Rose is the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Weyman Helton of Holland. The bride-elect is a graduate of Holland High School and will graduate from the University of Michigan Medical School in June The groom-elect is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and the University of Michigan Medical School. He is cur­ rently in residency training in pediatrics at Yale University in New Haven. Conn. He will be completing his residency next year at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. North Carolina, where Margaret will be starting residency training in family practice. A May 30 wedding is being planned Foote - Sprouts to wed Mr. and Mrs George D. Foote of Middleville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Cynthia Kay. to Brian Edward Sprouts of Columbus. OH Cynthia graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School in 1979 and is employed by Michigan Bell Telephone Co. Brian graduated from Whetstone High School in Clintonville. OH in 1982 and is currently employed by Tremont Ace Hardware Following a June 20 wed­ ding. the couple will reside in Grand Rapids Caledonia names National Honor Society members Ard DeWind’s to celebrate 90th An open house w ill be held in honor of Ard DeWind’s 90th birthday Saturday. April 18 from 2-4 p.m. at the Mid­ dleville Christian Reformed Church. 708 W. Main St. in Middleville. Friends and neighbors are invited to come and help make his day a memorable one. Public open house for T-K’s superintendent, manager April 26 Thomapple Kellogg School Official Board Minutes MONDAY APRIL 6. 1987 Meeting called to order by President Court* of 7 41 p.m.. in the High School Library Present Williamton Verlinde, Court*. Elie*, VanElst, Miller. Ab­ sent Thaler. Administrators pre­ sent: Page. Sanford. Dugan, Rich, McLain. Motion by Verlinde, seconded by VanElst to approve the min utes ol the March 9 and March 23, 1987, meetings ol the Board of Education as written. Yeas. all. Nays. none. Motion carried. Motion by Williamson, second­ ed by Verlinde to approve the bills presented for the month of March. 1987, in the amount of $570,344 14. Yeos Williamson Verlinde, Courts, Elies. VanElst, Miller. Nays None. Motion cor ried Public Input: Charlene Bird asked the board questions about the recent millage vote and the need of a new school Response by Courts Williamson and Page Motion by Elies seconded by Verlinde to approve teachers as listed below for second year probation 1 Steve Hoke. HS Alternative Ed 2. Aaron Tabor Elementary Music 3. Arva VanderPloeg. Special Ed Middle 4. Craig Rossman HS Math 5. Sharon Bancroft. 1st grade 6 Diane Hallberg 2nd grade 7. Kathleen McClowry Hillmer LD 8 Susan Shoemaker 3rd grade Yeos All. Nays None Motion corned. Motion by Miller, seconded by Verlinde to approve Jody Elies for tenure. Yeas 5. Abstain Elies Motion corned. Motion by Miller seconded by Elies to approve Kim VanElst for tenure. Yeas All Nays None Motion earned. Motion by Elies seconded by Vertmde to approve Sue N>ckola for tenure. Yeas Ah. Nays None Motion corned Motion by VanElst seconded by Wilhonison to approve Shtrley Thompson for tenure Yeo* All. Noys None Motion corned Motion by EHe* seconded by VanElst to approve Brod Warren for tenure Yeos All Nays None Motion corned Motion by EHes seconded by Verlinde to set dr ver ed salaries for 1986 87 and 1967-88 as listed 8687 8788 1 $10 50 ’ $10 90 2 $10 90 2 $11 40 3 $11 50 3 $1200 Yeos All Nay* None Motion corned. Motion by Williamson, second­ ed by Miller to approve the re­ quest from Duone and Amy Campbell to allow their daugh­ ter, Kaleigh, to attend Thornap­ ple Kellogg as a tuition student for 1987 88. Yeas. All. Nays. None. Motion carried. Motion by VanElst, seconded by Elies to approve the request from Emily Smith for one year Child Core Leave without pay. Yeas, All. Nays None. Motion carried. Set salaries for Supervisors, Central Office and Athletic Direc­ tor P877A Motion by Elies, seconded by Verlinde to approve the resolu­ tion calling the Annual Election to be held June 8. 1987 P8778 D. Yes. All. Nays None Motion carried. Motion by Elies, seconded by Williamson to approve resolution setting matters to be voted upon June 8. 1987 os election of Board members and 2.5 mill renewal for three years Yeas All Nays None Motion carried. P877E-I Motion by Miller seconded by VanElst to approve the recom­ mendation that Alice Jonsma be appointed os Business Manager salary to be negotiated. Yeos All Nays None Motion carried Motion by VanElst seconded by EHes to approve the Bond Authorizing Resolution as pre­ sented Yeos All. Noys None Motion corned. P877(l-13). Motion by EHes seconded by VanElst to authorize the Super mtendent to file the application for State Treasurer s Approval to Issue Bonds and request for ap­ proval to issue bonds Resolution P877(lo-2a) Yeos All Noys None Motion corned Motion by EHes seconded by Verlinde to approve the resolu t»on to make application for final qualification of bonds. P877(lb-2b). Yeos All Nays None Motion corned Public input C B.rd asked who is up for election this year on School Board Answer Courts and Elie*I Letter of congratulation to be sent to Randy Stickney and Doug Eom Coaches and Varsity JV Freshman basketboll teams and Tnnc Yonkem for Voiieyba Motion by Elies seconded by Verhnde to odfoum Yeas Al Noys None Mo’ion corned AdfOur nmen» at 9 57 p m John H Miller Jr. Secretory (4-16) The public is cordially in­ vited to a retirement reception for Thornapple Kellogg School Superintendent Gerald Page and Business Manager Lois Seppanen The reception will be held Sunday. April 26. from 2-4 p.m. at the high school cafeteria located at Thomap pie Kellogg School. 3885 Bender Road. Middleville. Legal Notice SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lonny L. Kienutske and Suzanne L. Kienutske. husband and wife to Security National Bank of Battle Creek. now known os Comerica-Battle Creek, Mort gogee dated June 1. 1979, and recorded on June 7, 1979, in Liber 241, on page 546, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of Eighteen Thousand. Six Hun­ dred Ninety-Three and 18/100 Dollars ($18,693 18) including in­ terest at 12.0% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of the mortgag­ ed premises or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 11:00 o'clock a.m. on Friday, May 1. 1987. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry Coun­ ty, Michigan, and are described as: The South 99 feet of Lot 11 of R 8 Gregg * Addition to the Village of Nashville, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on page 13 in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 1987 Comerica Bonk-Battle Creek. Mortgagee SEYBURN. SMITH. BESS HOWARD KAHN AND HARNISCH P C. By Gerald B. Alt (P3024I) 2000 Town Center. Suite 1500 Southfield. Ml 48075 (313) 353-7620 (4-16) New members of the Caledonia High School Na­ tional Honor Society were named during an induction ceremony held March 24 at the high school library . Sponsors of the school's National Honor Society are Miss Lois Lamb, the 11 th and 12th grade English teacher and Mr. Michael Pmtek. the high school principal. Old members of the Na tional Honor Society welcom­ ed the parents and inductees and spoke on character, leadership, scholarship and service. ner of the Northwest '/« of the Southeast '« for the place of be ginning: thence West 20 rods along the center of the Highway thence South 24 rods thence East 20 rods thence North 24 rods to the place of beginning An easement granted to Con­ sumers Power Company by instru­ ment recorded in Liber 170. on page 42 Route to be located South of ond not more than 300 feet from tt.e centerline of the highway on the North side of subiect property also conveying the right to erect ond maintain l.nes of poies o<-a wires leading laterally from sa d route to the center of *o>d highway The right* of the public and of ony governmental un.t m any port thereof toke<- used of deeded for street rood or highway The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote of such sole Do'ea Apr 9 1987 Comerko Bonk Battle Creek Mor'gogee SEtBuRN SMITH BESS HOWARD KAHN AND HARNISCH P C BY Gerald B Ait 2000 Town Center Su-te 1500 Southfield Mi 48075 (313.353 7620 (5-7) Entertainment was provided by the Caledonia High School Jazz Band refreshments were served following the ceremony. The new members of the National Honor Society are Holly Poll. John Barslis. Troy Shane. Andrew DeGood. Mindy Erndge. Nancy Graham. Sara Lipscomb. Kristin Molis, Brent Walbridge. Kristie Haupt. Colleen Young. Dai Wessman. Vonme Morin. Kim w iid. Deb ScbwMihn. Mindy Beck. CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deedline Is Tuesday 5:00 p.m. Business Services Eor Sale EXTERIOR PAINTING: interior, S25 per room, 15 yean experience. Light hauling and basement clean up. Free esti­ mates. Yard work, leaves raked. No job too small. Christian male. 795-9826.__________________ 25“ MAGNA VOX CONSOLE T V. $250. Ph 795 9119 PIONEER POLE BUILD­ ING: 30x40x10, one 12’ slider, on 36” entrance door, 1' boxed eave overhang, 45# 2x6 truss, 1/2" white styrene foam roof insulation. Premium textured woodgrain steel siding. 9 colors in roofing, siding and trim. $5,390.00. Includes fast erection. 800-292-0679._________ HUSKY BUILDINGS: for garages, storage and shops. 24x40x8 ■ $3,790.00. Complete labor and material. Normal 3 day construction. 800-292-0615. Real Estate FREE DELIVERY to your lot. 1974 Ridgewood 12x60, 2 bedroom, one bath with washer and dryer hook up, slider in kitchen, refrigerator and stove, both clean and work good, carpet throughout, in good shape, Cole­ man gas furnace. $5200 includes SHORT FORECLOSURE east •/« of Section 1, Town 1 North. free delivery to your lot. Can be NOTICE (All Counties) Range 9 West, described os seen before 8:30am and after MORTGAGE SALE Default has Commencing at the Northeast cor 5:30pm Cali 945-4120 been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Jim A. Char kowski and Sherry S Charkowsk> husband and wife to Security Nat.onol Bank of Boule Creek now known as Comerica Bonk Bo’tle Creek Mortgagee doted January 25 197? and recorded on February 1 1979 in liber 240. on page 62 Barry Coun’y Records Michigan and oss gned by said Mor’gogee on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof rhe sum of TwentyFour Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Four and 80 100 Dollars ($24 254 80 .nclud.ng .nterest ot 10 50*. per annum Under rhe power of sole con­ tained m so d mortgage and the sta’u’e m such cos* rnooe and pro vtaed notice r* hereby given tha’ *a«d mortgage will be fore­ closed by o sole of rhe mortgaged premises or some part of them a’ pub<< vendue a’ ’he Barr, County Courthouse >n Hostings Michigan at II o ctocfc a.m on Ff.Oay May 22 1967 So«d prem.se* are s’uoted in Township of Barry Barry County M.ch.gon ona o-e descr bed as Land *.’voted m* rhe Township of Barry Barry County Michigan o Parcel m rhe Northeast corner of rhe Northwest . of the South­ flow er bouquet. Teacher and friends from all the grade levels, ad­ ministrators. secretaries, and former teachers that taught with Vivian were present to wish her the best during retirement. A common feeling and expression of the day was. "We miss you. Vivian." Miscellaneous SPRING CLEANING? Find old pictures of this area, Irving, Rutland, Thomapple and Yank­ ee Springs? May we photograph them? Call 795-9573 or 795-9715 Thomapple Heritage Association.________________ WANTED: Carpenter work, free estimates, call 795-7290 WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Soo Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 For Reni BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities available. Call 672-7110. HAVE 2 APARTMENTS available in Middleville. Call for details 795-7027 Help Wanted BETTER THAN EVER: New product line, same quality and low prices we built our name on. In 1987 “Excellent Customer Service” Is out motto. Now hiring area super­ visors. Be a part of the fastest growing party plan today. No investment. Work from your home. Excellent Income. Christmas Around the World. Call now 313-762-3938 DENTAL ASSISTANT: Part time. Experience preferred but not required. Please call 795-9277,_____________ HELP WANT ED? Waiters and waitresses apply at Saskatoon Golf Club. 9038 92nd. St. Allo, Mi._______________________ HELP WANTED: Teller part time position available al our Middleville office. Must be outgoing, have a professional appearance, and enjoy working with the public. Previous experi­ ence a plus. For more informa­ tion, contact Personnel Office, PnmeBank 45M521 EOE/MF SOMEONE TO TYPE names and addresses on labels in your home. Must have your own type­ writer and should live in the Caledonia area. Will pay 1 cent per name and address. 891-9136 �Page 12 I The Sur^and News JMiddlevHle, Ml /Aprd 16.J987 RiBC sets up new location Thornapple Kellogg POOL SCHEDULE I April 27 thru May 30, 1987 MONDAY and WEDNESDAY 3:30-4:00 Tiny Tots (2 & 3 Yrs.) Parent in Water; Water Familiarization 4:00-4:30 PreBeginners (4 & 5 Yrs.) Intro, to basic swim skills 4:30-5:10 Beginners (5 yrs. & up) 5:15-6:00 Advanced Beginners/lntermediates Must have completed beginners. 6:00-6:45 Adult Instruction (Nonswimmers or those seeking improvement.) 6:45-7:30 Aqua Ex 7:30-8:30 Adult Lap Swim TUESDAY and THURSDAY 4:30-6:00 Adult Lap Swim 6:00-7.00 Family Swim 7:00-8:00 Open Swim 8:00-9:00 Adult Lap Swim FRIDAY 5:00-9:00 Rentals - Call 795-3313 for Information. SATURDAY Noon-1:00 Open Swim 1:00-2:00 Family Swim 2:00-3.00 Adult Lap Swim 5:00-9:00 Rentals - Call 795-3313 for Information. LESSON FEES: $20.00; Aqua Ex: $15.00; Family Discounts: 2 children $35.00; 3 children $50.00. PASS INFORMATION: Spring/Summer 4/20-7/31. Fees: In District Seasonal: Adult $7.00; Child $5.00; Family $15.00. Out of District Seasonal: Adult $10.00; Child $7.50; Family $17.00. If you do not have a pass, the cost is $1.00 per visit. Senior citizens swim free except for classes. Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult for Open and Family Swims. TO REGISTER FOR LESSONS call the Community Ed Office at 795-3397, Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 4 1 Ade Penningo (left), Steve Biermacher and Jackie Schmitz stand beside one of the four 6x8 fence panels that will enclose the new recycling site being built at the Sav-Mor parking lot. by Kathleen J. Oresik The Middleville recycling site is being set up at the SavMor parking lot with the help of volunteers Steve Bier­ macher and Ade Penninga. Biermacher is a member of the Middleville Jaycees and he said he is volunteeenng his time because of his concern for the environment. “I first became interested in recycling when Jackie Schmitz, the coordinator of Recycling in Barry County (RiBC), put on a presentation on recycling for the Jaycees.” he said. The volunteers were delivering and setting up new fencing donated by the Barry County Lumber Home Center in Hastings last Wednesday The lumber company had also donated new fence posts and volunteered time and materials to set them in cement. Schmitz said the new site will have two more collection barrels that have been donated by Clark Equipment Company. She hopes that the new high Bradford-White, from pl visibility site * ill encourage more recycling. The Boys Scouts arc still looking for someone to donate the use of a storage shed large enough to store newspapers that they collect for recycling purposes. Biermacher said the Mid dleville Jaycecs have agreed to supply the scouts with a collection bin at the new site as soon as the scouts are able to get a storage place for their collection. Schmitz said that often times the scouts must store their papers througlamt the summer to get a better return Anyone able to donate storage space to the scouts should call scout leader Paul Hernandez at 795-9845 or Schmitz at 795-7897. competitive.” He goes on to say that the company will take every step necessary to improve quality, give better service, and cut costs wherever possible to re­ main competitive. DeLuca also said that Bradford-White purchased Ultraviolet Purification Systems. Inc., which will help to strengthen the company. “This is a company with excellent technology, pro­ viding vital new products and Caledonia High School services to a growing market. a “They give us new pro­ Junior High Lunch Menu ducts and a new market that Thursday, April 16 can help our company grow. Pizza, chips, mixed veg., We can give them, and are fruit, milk, juice. giving them, the benefit of our Friday, April 17 skills in production, No School, G<xxl Friday. marketing and distribution,” Monday, April 20 DeLuca stated. Cheeseburger on bun, chips The purification company and dips, peas, dessert, milk, makes water purification juice. systems that use ultraviolet Tuesday, April 21 light to kill waterborne Pizza burgers, corn chips, microorganisms that make pickle, fruit, milk, juice water unsafe to drink and unfit Wednesday, April 22 to use in many industrial Goulash w/checsc, garlic processes. toast, cottage cheese, dessert, The newsletter states that if milk, juice you drink beer, wave your Thursday, April 23 hair at home, eat shellfish, use Pizza, fries, toss salad, cosmetics or a computer, the milk, juice. chances are good that you Friday , April 24 have consumed or worked Potato salad, sandwich with products made better and choice, mixed veg., dessert, safer by water purification milk, juice. systems provided by Ultra Violet Purification Systems. Caledonia Elementary •'The acquisiton of Lunch Menu Ultraviolet Purification Thursday, April 16 Systems by Bradford-White Potatocs/bccf gravy, mixed Corp, will enable each com­ veg., roll«, jello/lopping, pany to grow," it says. milk. DeLuca says that “many of Friday, April 17 us, I know, are trying to settle Good Friday , no M.hooi. down agter the distraction of .Monday, April 20 later 1986 “ Chicken nuggets, chips, And he says the most im­ coleslaw, graham cracker portant development of 1986 cookie, milk was the fact that the company Tuesday, April 21 had another year of increased Ham/checse/bun, stuffed sales. celery, cheese puffs, goober, One year ago the company milk reported that they had hit the Wednesday, April 22 $100 milion mark in gross B B Q. on bun. tator sales and had even higher rounds, corn, fruit, milk. sales in 1986 I hursday, April 23 Potatoes/chicken gravy, Get results with green beans, rolls, jello topp ing. milk. Sun & News Friday, April 24 Fish? bun, com chips, mixed veg . stewed tomatoes, ap­ ple crisp, milk. Caledonia Elem. Lunch Menu SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1987 10 A.M Featuring consignments to sell at public auction located: Caledonia High School parking lot, Caledonia, Michigan 7 miles east of U.S. 131 on 100th St. to Kraft Ave north on Kraft to Johnson Street, east on Johnson to Dun­ can Lake Avenue, south on Duncan Lake Avenue to High School parking lot; OR M-37 to Caledonia Main Street, west on Main Street to Jr High School, left one block to Johnson Street, right on Johnson then left onto Duncan to High School parking lot. MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 6 row International Cycle 400 corn planter no till set up with seed monitor, good conditon 4 row International <56 corn planter (fiberglass hoppers) 4 row International 30 in. com planter with Gandy insecticide boxes 3 bottom tractor plow 3 bottom l.H. plow John Deere F145 4 16" plow Brillion 8 ft. cutipacker IS ft BrfHion cultlmulcher 4 row J.D cultivator wide row fit* front mount 2 row cultivator - 3 pt. hitch 500 gal crop sprayer with 40 ft. boom Parker gravity bo* on Calhoun running gear Kelly Duplex Scale Feed Cart 4-8 lug rims for Ford V« ton pickup Direct drive sheep shearing machine with hand piece and 2 sets of blades Sears water pump and pressure tank 5 tarrowing crates 250 ga< fuel oil tank 4 heat lamps otatform scale 1 buzz rig PTO driven LH. gram drill 8 rabbit cages Harvest Handler 16 ft aluminum elevator with v, hp motor 6 ft. snow blade (fits International) FEED TRUCKS 50 bales alfalfartimothy mi* hay (no rem) 100 bales altaite hay HOUSEHOLD ITEMS & MISCELLANEOUS 1 refrigerator freezer good condition Electric range oven hood unrt ail 3 items buiftms, good shape black white terenson Dining room table 4 4 chair* Curw Cabinet Pitch Forks 1 Sofa NOTE: Many other items Io be offered Taking consignments up to Fnday. Apm 17 196? fteg-sier for buyers number with proper 10 Full payment day of sate AU items to be removed day of sate Not responsible for accidents or items after sow • Lunch on Grounds « DON & TIM ZANDBERGEN. Auctioneers Caledonia, Michigan Ph. 698-6840 and 698-6462 CALEDONIA F.F.A. CHAPTER Caledonia, Michigan Ph. 891-8111 or 891-1293 CLASSIFIEDS Phone 795-3345 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/Sunandnews_1987-04-23.pdf 2ca8efc3a64401f43b7ac51cbfdeb413 PDF Text Text ^^Ngs pUR.t 121 _c Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 117th Year'T wenty Cents No. 16 - April 23.1987 Middleville. Michigan 49333 Nortek to acquire Bradford-White by Kathleen J. Oresik In a Wednesday announce­ ment. Nortek. Inc of Pro­ vidence, R I.. said that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Bradford-White Corp, in Middleville The announcement said that Nortek is paying in excess of $25 million for the privately held firm. Nortek Chairman Ralph P. Papotto said, “BradfordWhite will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary under its present operating management, with Michael R DeLuca continuing as chair­ man of the board and chief ex­ ecutive officer. “The commpany and its products arc a welcome addi lion l<» Nortek and its growing presence in all aspects of the shelter products industry, especially products for the bathroom and kitchen." he said. "The nicest thing is that it’s good news." Jim Notte. a spokesperson for BradfordWhite emphasized. "There is absolutely no in­ tention to close the Mid­ dleville plant." he said. Notte said that that Nortek plans to run Bradford-White the same as it is now. They will operate the corporation with a hands-off management The policy, management and operations will remain the same, he said. Middleville is a viable plant for Nortek. he said. They need Bradford-White anil their manufacturing know­ how and they will bring more sales to Bradford-White through their own nationwide store network. More than half of Nortek’s $1 billion plus in sales annual­ ly are derived from the home building and home remodeling market place, he said Notte said that DeLuca did not sell the corporation out of need He said that there is a stable water heater market and that DeLuca saw the sale as a means for the company to grow it will provide BradfordWhite with the opportunity to sell its products to a larger market than it could muster on its own. he said. The purchase of BradfordWhite is a great capital invest­ ment for Nortek and it will in­ crease the share of business opportunities for BradfordWhite. Notte said, and added that the two companies make for a good mix. Notte said the sale is ex­ pected to receive government approval and be finalized in May. Nortek is a diversified For­ tune 500 corporation, produc- mg and marketing products for the residential and com­ mercial building, aerospace, industrial and electrical markets. Michael Lytle, vice presi­ dent of UAW Local 1002. said that the union’s represen tatives met with Dave Tolley, the Middleville plant manager. Richard R Milok. president of the manufactur­ ing plant, and John Rank from labor relations. Wednesday Public hearing set for Campau Lake proposal; called worst pollution in twp. The Caledonia Township Board will hold a public hear­ ing April 27 at 7:15 pm. at the township hall on a propos­ ed $398,000 sewer system to clean up Campau Lake. Township officials say the lake has the worst pollution problem in the township. Each of the 80 homeowners in the special assessment district will be charged ap­ proximately $4,000 over the next 15 years. And an addi of the fears a child ex­ periences as he leaves home’. It’s a comfort trusting their earliest educational ex­ perience to someone who ap­ pears to love them as much as we (parents) do. “We re proud to have a teacher of Mrs. Hyde’s quali­ ty. ” he added Porter said Hyde introduced the “Math Their Way" cur riculum into her classroom last year. “The result has been a pro- original estimates, township officials said Officials have approved cuts in the budget in the following areas to help offset the increased costs: a $5,000 cut in administrative project costs; a $14,000 cut in land acquisition costs; and a $5,000 cut by delaying the purchase of the sewer system’s operation and maintenance manual The township hopes to cut costs even more by obtaining $3,600 in bond discount, by applying two additional assessments and using as much as $18,000 from next year's Community Develop­ ment Block Grant funding. But even with all of these cuts, the township is still $28,000 short, Nancy Giar. township clerk, said. Board members agreed last month to take the remaining necessary money from the township’s general funds, she said. The board members Continued, page 2 Continued page 4 tional $30 operating and maintenance fee will be charged quarterly for the sewer to the affected homeowners. Bids recieved for the projec t were $80,000 higher than Caledonia teacher honored by Kathleen J. Oresik Kindergarten teacher Sandy Hyde, who has taught in Caledonia for nine years, was honored at a dinner on April 10 at Michigan State Univer­ sity for being a finalist in the 1987 Michigan Teacher of the Year Program. Hyde was the regional finalist from Kent County and was recognized at a dinner last November in Grand Rapids. Caledonia Elementary Prin­ cipal Tonya Porter said Hyde was nominated by the schools’ Sandy Hyde administation and teachers for her outstanding qualities. Porter said Hyde continues to expand her knowledge and skills to enable her to be aware of current ideas and trends in teaching. “She incorporates her fin­ dings into exciting and ap­ propriate lessons," Porter said. Deputy Superintendent Craig Schmidt said, “We’ve found her warmth, originality and enthusiasm the perfect combination to alleviate many Alverson named state’s top FFA Agribusinessman by Kathleen J. Oresik Chad Alverson. J senior at Caledonia High School, was named the state's Future Farmers of America (FFA) top agribusinessman at a FFA convention held at Michigan State University last month He was chosen from the stale's top three qualifying candidates in the area of agribusiness. He was also Chod Alverson (second from left) stonds with his parents Marge and Carl Alverson, and Alan Steeby (right). Caledonia High School's agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. elected secretary for the state the request of his friends and advisors who wanted him to FFA. Only two state farmer be on the FFA's parlimentary degrees, one for agribusiness team. and the other for production “At first I was scared of the FAA. I didn't think I would are issued each year. Alverson said agribusiness gain practical experience in an deals with all the aspects of ag class. 1 was also worried running a farm whereas the that I wouldn’t be able to production area focuses on speak to a crowd of people." ownership, raising cattle, he said land, and machinery But he said he followed his Alverson is a member of the friends’ and parents' advice Caledonia Chapter FFA and They told me that I could has held several local and gam experience that I would regional offices before earn­ always use. and that if I didn't like it I could quit, he said. ing the top degree. Alverson said he found out He has been a chapter sen­ tinel. reporter, a delegate to that he liked learning about the state convention and the business aspect of running regional president during his a farm. You can apply a lot of nearly four-year membership. the technology to other He was a member of the businesses, he said. He said he also found that dairy judging team which competed at the slate level, being in FFA improved his qualify ing the team for the na­ communication skills. Being able to communicate tional level last November “The FFA is not just for is one of the most important farmers anymore." Alverson aspects in business, he says. Alverson said the FFA boasts He says he would like to see deals with all of the situations, the name changed to the good and bad. that arise in Future Agriculturists of running and owning a farm. America He said members get a But he didn’t always feel hands-on experience in the that way. “land lab" by learning about Alverson said he joined the different soils, plant growth, FFA in his sophomore year al insects, pesticides and herbacides. He said they arc also taught proper and safe handling of machinery and chemicals. He said there is also a Supervised Occupational Ex­ perience Program (SOEP) that teaches people how they can garden and still live in town. Alverson says he feels that the FFA has unjustly been stereotyped “There are over 200 dif­ ferent careers in agriculture from forestry to wildlife management," he said. “You can be an individual and still be on the FFA team. You don't have to take first place to be recognized,” fie said. He said if someone is gocxi in band they may be interested in the FFA’s band or chorus group He sax! that only two band members and two chorus members from each stole are selected to entertain in the FFA National Airmail Band that performs at the state con­ ventions to audiences of 18.000 to 30.000. He said the Caledonia chapter also participates in Food for America where they Continued, page 2 �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / April 23, 1987 Janet Jackson skit takes “first” NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN Weren't we so very for­ tunate to have such a lovely weekend? We had a lovely family weekend—hectic but fun Sometimes I get too im­ patient with my grandchildren by expecting adult behavior when they arc really very nice youngsters I love to have them They help to jog me out of my set ways Which is very good for both of us Everybody played softball Sunday afternoon. I was the rooting section and Johnny pitched Paul and Betty Newman had son John. Cheryl and daughter Laurie, as well as Dan and girlfriend and Mark over for Easter dinner Betty's dad. Fred Mattison, and Paul Jr., were also there. Neva Aickcn and sister Judy came back from Judy's daughter's wedding in Ocala. FL Judy's children. Jimmie and Chris, also went along They stopped in Tennessee and New Orleans before the wedding On the way back they went up the East coast, stopping in .South Carolina anti Washington D C. They had wonderful weather. It on­ ly rained on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. They were gone a little more than a week Sun day. their whole family got together at daughter Pat's home at Duncan Lake. Par and Glen Schon dalmayer and their family had brunch at the Mid Villa on Easter. Edna Steeby was busy when I called. Son Bob and family and Terry's friend were there. The Dave VanElsts had Easter dinner with his folks. Harold and Mary Noah. Mary VanderWal and Paul Leach had Easter dinner at Kay and Melvin Noah's home. Son Chris was also there. Mary VanderWal said her son John came to see her Friday. Art Kenyon came home to­ day. Bill and Neva took Ann out for Easter dinner and then went to see Art. He's really surprising everyone. He's ter ribly tired but he is home now and being home always makes you feel much better. Glad to see you back. Art Friday. Mike and Walt Eavey took Ann Kenyon and Louise Elwood to Grand Rapids to see "Our Tow n. " Ann said it w as real good. Dick Hamilton's mom came over the night before. They all attended Sunrise Service and had breakfast afterwards. Dick's aunt and uncle. Lavem and Jean Roberts, were there for dinner along w ith son Brad and friend Melisa Carney. ----- * Mae and Rollo Bowerman had Easter dinner with Basil and wife All of the Featherly family were home Easier Had a wonderful day Marian Martin just got back from son Larry 's in St Louis. She stopped overnight to visit with her college fnend and then went on the Larry's Jack said Alberta Hooper is in Alabama Habysitling So he and Renee are "baching" it. Kevin Smith came home Wednesday, leaving Sunday. Daughter Amy was also there Doris Brog. Shirley Howell, daughter Stephanie and Ron Kinney from Grand Rapids went to church together. Then they went out to eat at the Villa Edna Heaven went with them The Kocplingers have been cycling ever since Friday. Saturday they went to Ludington and ate out at Gibbs Sunday they went to Lansing and met some friends. They went to eat out at Stickney. They will go out again Monday if the weather holds up the Williamson family all got together for Easter, except son Don He had to slay and study for exams School will be out in a couple of weeks. Don had a meeting in Milwaukee a week ago. so they got to visit daughter Mendy's future-in-laws as well as other friends. The Lewis clan want to wish brother Jim a happy bir­ thday. The Jim Verlindes went to her folks in Hillsdale for Sun­ day dinner. Saturday the Verlmdes and the Olivers went to the Fisher Theatre in Detroit to see ‘Cats ’. They had a good time. The Sanford family were all home for Easter along with the grandbabies. LaVonna Sherman was just clearing up from family visits Sunday. Had a hectic but good family time. Doug Hart said it was so nice that they colored Easter eggs out on the balcony. Sun­ day they went to Liz’s folks for dinner, eating out in the backyard. Fair Improvement Flea Market set A flea market will be held Saturday. May I6<h at the fairgrounds in Hastings. Booths are available for arts, crafts, baked goods or saleable items. Call Bev Zurface at 945-9124 or Dtane Frost at 623-8986 for more information Mhm» m» mn 34 raw P.O. Box B / Phone 795-3345 HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 Th# Sun and Naurs mas founded in 1970 and is pub lishad weekly on Thursdays Second class postage is paid at Middleville, Michigan 49333. Member of Michigan Press Association. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local, Per Year Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Counties Published by... The Hastings Banner. Inc. $8.00 $10.00 Thornapple Kellogg High School cheerleaders. Tracye Burch. Misty Knox. Kaleigh Campbell. Tammy Jeffery. Tracy Neve and Meagon Knox, walked away with a first place prize of S35O for their portrayal of Janet Jackson performing her song "Nasty" The girls competed against four other groups every Fri­ day night for one month at Top of the Rock, a non­ alcoholic nightclub for teens under 21 years of age. to qualify for the April 10 final c<»mpetition where the) were selected as the best of the four finalist groups Tracye Burch said the girls had won the school's homecoming competition with the same performance before deciding to enter the Top of the Rock competition. Burch said the air bands competing at Top of the Rock were rated for their look-alike Middleville girls (from left) Misty Knox, Tracey Burch (as Janet Jackson). Kaleigh Campbell and Tammy Jeffery won first prize for performing Nasty . Not pictured are Tracy Neve and Meagon Knox, the girls' musical backup. Caledonia teacher honored Continued from page 1 gram that is new. exciting, and valuable for her students as well as a program that ap­ pears incredibly welldeveloped." she said. She added that Hyde also received training in the Gesell method of evaluating and planning for students. Porter said Hyde has work­ ed with the other kindergarten teachers and the reading con­ sultant to refine her skills in administering the test as well as to develop ways to incor­ porate it into the kindergarten screening process. Porter said that Hyde is a well-respected, integral member of the staff and fulfills her professional obligation in an exemplary manner. "It is a pleasure and privilege to work with her," she said. Hyde says that as with most teachers, her job does not end at the close of the school day. She says many hours are spent at home planning and creating educational games and ac­ tivities for her students. In addition, she worked on a program to raise handicapped awareness called "Kids are Special”. The program in­ volved activities for the children to complete as well as speakers with handicaps. She says the program was design­ ed to give all students a better understanding of people with disabilities. Her job does not end there. "Whether I am helping my boys with homework, chauffeuring them to various places, or watching them as they participate in a wide variety of sports and ac­ tivities. I feel that my con­ tributions to their lives are as valuable as the contribution I make in my classroom." Hyde says. Hyde says she believes discipline should be firm and consistent so that children know the limits and can abide by them. She says children need to develop a sense of responsibility and the teacher needs to encourage them to do so. She also believes that positive reinforcement should be an everyday part of the curriculum. Hyde says motivating children to want to find out why, who. and what, is essential. "Some children learn best by doing. A variety of field trips offer children a chance to experience what they need to learn." she says. Hyde says she is a staunch believer of maintaining close contact with parents and enlisting their support. Teaching, she says, is rewarding and in many ways frustrating and trying. But she quickly adds that it is all wor­ thwhile when a child comes up and, with a hug, says. "I love you. Mrs. Hyde. " Alverson, state’s agribusinessman (Cont) raise cows, ducks, rabbits, etc. for market He said the Caledonia chapter raises cows, ducks, rabbits, etc. for market and that they also take the small animals to the homebound at a nursing home in Cascade as a public service. The Caledonia chapter, in conjunction wnh the Kent County Farm Bureau, adver­ tised for dairy products and the farm bureau by display ing small animals at the North Kent Mall this month Alverson said he hoped more students would become interested in the school’s agriculture classes He said the school system owns 17 acres of land, which are Used by the agruulture classes and FFA But he said he fears that the section of land will dwindle as the school expands unless there is more community involvement. For this reason, he said he would like to see the FFA advertised better He said the school’s voca­ tional agneukure program is an elective and pointed out that one may take the classes and not be a member of the FFA Alverson lives with his parents at 1047 Eastern Avenue. Wayland, on an 800 acre farm. He said 235 cows are milk­ ed on the farm and his family is involved in other aspects of farming, from purchasing to artificial insemination. and lipsynching abilities. She said the judges told her team that the team's dancing abilities, which she attributes to their cheerleading prac­ tices. helped to earn them first place in the competition. School Menus Thornapple Kellogg West & McFall Ekm. Lunch Menu Monday, April 27 Ravioli, french fries, but tered carrots, choice of fruit. Tuesday, April 28 Meatbail sub. tator tots. condiments, mixed veg., fruit or ice cream. Wednesday. April 29 Chili or chicken noodle soup. veg., stixs. butter sand . fruit. Thursday, April 30 West, Pizza, buttered car rots, fruit. McFall, Grilled cheese, baked beans, fruit or ice cream. Hot dog available every day, milk served at every meal. Thornapple Kellogg High School X Middle School Monday. April 27 - Taco, w/lettuce and cheese, peas or yellow beans, applesauce, milk. Tuesday, April 28 Roast beef w/mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cherry crisp, sand­ wich. milk Wednesday, April 29 Chili, crackers/chcesc. veg gie stix, peaches, sandwiches, milk. Thursday, April 30 Pizza, corn or sweet potatoes. fruit cocktail, milk. “Calamity Jane” at TK set for May 8 and 9 The annual all-school musical at ThornappleKellogg High School will be presented on Friday and Saturday, May 8 and 9, at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. This year’s musical is "Calamity Jane". Chronicl ing a short period in the lives of Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickock, the rollicking musical of life in the Dakota territory of the 1870s stars Lisa Phillips as Calamity Jane and John Duyser as Wild Bill Hickock. Other principal roles will be partrayed by Meagon Knox, Tammy Jeffery, Rolin Tim­ merman and Rob Kenyon The musical is directed by Duane Thatcher Reserved seating is available for $3 by calling 795-7497 between 4:30-6:30 p.m. daily or through cast members FASHION SHOW The CFWC-Gun Lake area Women’s Club. would like to apologize 7^^^ for being unable to provide tickets for everyone K , wishing to attend last year's Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon. The event this year will once again be held at the Middle Villa Inn, in Middleville, on Wednesday, May 20th at 11 a.m. Seating is limited to 200 so please get your $10 tickets early from The Sea Shanty, 11402 Chief Noonday Road or Cut ’n Cabin Boutique, Gun Lake Mini Mall or by phoning Sharon Zugel at 795-9311. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / April 23, 1987 I Page 3 Thousands expected in Vermontville this weekend by Shelly Suker For the 47th consecutive year. Vermontville will host its famous Maple Syrup Festival this weekend, an at­ traction that draws fun seekers from all around to the small, heritage rich village The celebration kicks off Friday night with local talent competing for prizes in the 18th syrup festival talent Barbara show, chaired by ** Musser. "There will be a lot of vocal and dance competitmn." Musser said Musser and Janice Baker organized the first talent show to add spice to Friday night’s festivities. “There are always so many people in town Friday night so we thought they ought to have something to watch." Musser said The show averages 25 par ticipants with acts including singing, dancing, instrumental music and lip sync. Judges primarily choose the winners according to audience response, said Musser The contest gets underway at the downtown stage at 6:30 p.m. Winners will perform on stage Saturday at 11:30 a m and again at 3 p m Also on Friday night. Crown Amusements will pro vide carnival games and rides A ride special of a flat $5 fee gets kids as many rides as they wish for six hours. The most action packed day starts at 5:30 a m. Saturday when the American Legion and Athletic Boosters begin their all day pancake sale At 7 am., the Maple Valley Band Boosters will also start selling pancakes in the Ver­ montville Fire Barn More than 120 talented ar­ tists and craft hobbyists will sell their wares at Maplewtftxi Elementary Schixil from 9 a m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p in. Exhibitors will have baskets, paintings, needlwork. silk screen, pottery and wixxi craft items available, along with a wide variety of other pro­ ducts. chairperson Hildred Peabody said. At 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Rev. Paul Mergener of the First Congregational Church will give the invocation and Vermontville Village Presi dent Beverly ’’Sue Villanueva. Syrup Festival Association President Stanly Trumble and Chamber of Commerce President Doug Durkee will follow with greetings to all. The Maple Valley High School Jazz Band, under the direction of Dennis Vanderhoef. will entertain on BILLIE’S BEAUTY SALON “On the Lake’’ 555 S Shore Drrre. Green Lake Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RUSSELL. OWNER 25 XEAAS iN THE SAME l0CAT>0h stage from 9:30a m. to 10:30 a m Saturday, while Dorothy Carpenter’s Melodramas will provoke chuckles in the Opera House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vermontville’s youngest generation will be featured in the annual Children’s Parade, using the theme of Michigan Magic Those wishing to enter should report to the stage at 10 am. for the 10:30 a m. parade, said co-chair Mary Fisher Five trophies will be given for the best costumes. All who enter will be given authentic Vermontville maple sugar candy. Four carnival ride tickets will also be awarded. At II am. on the downtown stage. 1987 Maple Syrup Festival queen Amy Walker will be crowned by 1986 queen Dcana Hampton. Court members Nicole Bay ha. Sheri Forell. Amanda Ramey and alternate queen Annette Powers will also be introduc­ ed along with their parents. Special recognition will then be given to local historians Ava Kroger and Esther Shepard, the festival’s honored citizens, and to grand parade marshal Ken Bcardslee. Winners of a maple pro ducts and festival contest will be announced al noon, at the same time the Thornapple Valley Dulcimers begin play mg their unique brand of music on the museum lawn until 2:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m marks the time Al's One Man Variety Band takes the stage, featuring Al Mott of Cosspolis. a festival regular. The Scottsville Clown Band follows at 1 p.m.. and then joins the grand parade that will take the spotlight at 2 pm At 2:45 p.m.. there will be an aerobics demonstration, at 3 p m the Glen Enn Bagpipe Band and talent winners per form and at 5 p.m . the Ringo Swmgo Square Dancers will exhibit their art. For the kids, a Puff Dragon Pedal Tractor Pull will take place at 6 p.m and at 7:30 pm. there will be a square dance at Maple Valley High School. Sunday's events include Band Boosters pancake meals starting at 8 am. and American Ixgxxi and Athletic Boosters pancakes from 8 a m. to noon, along with the arts and crafts at Maplwood School. At 10:45 a.m.. a union church service will be held at the First Congregational Church with Rev. Paul Mergemer and Rev Glen Lit­ chfield of the Methodist Church officiating. Al Mott takes the stage again at noofl and an arm wrestling contest is scheduled to be held at I p.m. There will also be an antique chainsaw demonstration, a new event this year, and wood chopping, pancake derby. egg toss and a pig catch will highlight the day s festivities. Other features will be: syrup making demonstration Caledonia volunteer recognized Volunteers are very impor­ tant at the University of Michigan Hospitals by pro­ viding the human touch in a high-tech environment. When parents bring their baby to the hospital and live too far away to visit their child every day. volunteers are there to lovingly hold the baby and spend time rocking the child in a rocking chair. Many adult patients drive long distances to come to the University of Michigan Hospitals and they are lonely and unfamiliar with their new environment. Volunteers are there to of­ »»-• — fer assistance by visiting and talking with patients, giving directions to patients and visitors, and delivering books and magazines for patients to read. Volunteers help provide educational and recreational activities for children. Volunteers deliver luncheon meals Monday through Friday from the hospital to people in Ann Arbor who are home bound and cannot prepare meals for themselves. In appreciation for all that throughout the year, the University of Michigan Hospitals has designated April 19-25. as Volunteer Recogni­ tion Week. The hospital honored their student volunteers Tuesday, April 21 with a "Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundae’’ par­ ty and a gift of a Volunteer tshirt. The hospital’s volunteers were invited to a Recognition Dinner tonight, from 6-8:30 p.m. with enter­ tainment provided by the Friars and Harmonettes from The University of Michigan Men’s and Women’s Glee Clubs. David Quillan of 205 East Main Street, Caledonia, is one of the' volunteers to be recognized at tonight’s dinner. at Maple Manor Saturday and Sunday; chicken barbeque dinners at the Methodist Church. Saturday; exhibits on early Vermontville at the museum. Saturday and Sun­ day; roast beef dinners at the First Congregational Church. Saturday; and a farmyard zoo by the Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Saturday. Also on hand around the village will be members of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Association with their delicious home made maple products. Local syrup pro­ duccrs include the Vermontvillc Festival Corporation, Amos Haigh and Family. Wayne Pennock. Gerald Lunidstrum. John and Norma Vide. Mrs Carl Gearhart. Martin Products. Harold ami Edith Benedict and Brian. Don Shook Family. Earl Wilson and son. Larry and Martha Gearhart. Leo Malcuit and the Larry Haigh family. The Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Program is dedicated to the memory of Reinhart and Polly Zemke, long-time syrup producers Why We Should Be Your Bank. Custom-Tailored Financial Programs Las Vegas Nite at VFW April 25 Las Vegas comes to Mid­ dleville as the Jaycees and the VFW members don their visors and garter armbands for a fun-filled Las Vegas Nite. Saturday. April 25. fbm 7 p.m. to midnight, at the VFW Hall on Main Street Participants must be 21 -yearsold or over Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia. Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 The Jaycees and VFW say they have combined their ef­ forts in the past to raise hun­ dreds of dollars for their general sen ice funds through successful Las Vegas nights. They say community involve­ ment is especially important and welcome Some of the Jaycees com­ munity service projects have included the recent children's Easier Egg Hunt, substance abuse awareness - programs, newspaper recycling, and financial contributions to the Muscular Dystrophy Associa­ tion and The Red Cross. The organization continues to seek new members, men and women who are interested in donating their time and talents to community service Cail 795-7727 if you would like to become a part of a wor­ thy goal. Happy 60” Club plan potluck On Moodav. Mav 4. the Happy 60* Club will have their potluck dinner at noon at the Holy Family Catholic Church hall on Kraft Ave.. Caledonia Bang a dish io pass, your own table service and a friend. Coffee will be furnished. Five exchange students from Caledonia High School will speak on their native Lands and how they have en­ joyed being in our country The public is cordially in­ vited to come For more iti­ formation call Lillian al 891-8135. need a sound financial plan One that will W* w* b**n torving th* fmonciol n**d* of th* community for y*at» You con d*p*nd you moke your droorm com* Iru* through cor* ful ftnonciol planning We're everything you'd want In a bank. STATE BANK Of CALEDONIA Offices in Caledonia & Dutton 267 E. Mam Street. 5205 68th St. S.E - CALEDONIA - DUTTON Tele: 891-8115 Tele: 698-6337 Member F D I.C. �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 23. 1967 Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL Didn’t we have a beautiful Easter day We had a good at­ tendance at church Glad to sec the Cisler families with us. Our altar was beautiful with daffodils, forsythia and lilies, also some flowers from the Katherine Cisler funeral Sun Pierce entertained on the dulcimer and Loyd and Pat Peck from Battle Creek gave us some beautiful music by singing. The Reaser families. Pat and family. Bob and Shirley from Hastings and Harry and Bemadine. had a lovely day for their barbeque potluck outdoors on Sunday Clarke and I attended the LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY 90th birthday open house for Ard Dewmdt Saturday at Mid­ dleville Christian Reformed Church Many friends attended Esther Kelley and June Tungate had a beautiful Easter dinner with Lee and Nancy Kelley. Esther s son and wife. Many of the three parishes attended the Thursday even­ ing Maundy service at Par malee Church Clarke and I attended the Heritage Club" meeting at the John Velderman home Wednesday evening. We hope to preserve the Moe School, the only landmark around this area. Would you like to held us too? We spent Easter with the Springers in Delton. All the families came for an Easter egg hunt in the afternoon. Peter Rabbit was there to entertain the small ones A jolly group and a great time, too. Sign up now! Spring is here and sum­ mer’s not far behind. The fair will be here before you know it. If your club or organization would like a booth at the Barry County fair, contact Carolyn Worth. 721-8356. before April 30. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN-CATHOLIC CHURCH Traditional Episcopal Service Using 1928 Prayer Book McCann Road in Irving Sunday Services........... ................................ 10:00 a m. For further information call 948-2101 ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH West Main Street. Middleville Father Walter L. Spillane Phone Wayland 792-2889 ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.‘Caledonia, MI Sunday Morning Worship........................................ 8 30 a m Sunday School......................................................... 9:45 a rn. Sunday Morning Worship..................................... 11:00 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Vic Kaleta, Asst. Pastor MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning Worship 11.00am Sunday School 9 45 a m Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p m All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Rev. Cary Wiley Rev. Robert Gerke Phone 795-7076 MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY 111 Church Street Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Donald Hey dens Phone 891-9259 945 a m 11 00 a m 9 30 a m Rev. Car/ Staser, Pastor Rev. Cil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Evening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study Rev. William Dobson, Pastor Henry Holstege HUDSONVILLE Mr Henry Holstege. 74. of 3160 Beechnut Lane. Hudsonville, formerly of Byron Center, passed away suddenly Satur­ day evening. April 11. 1987. He is survived by his wife. Jennie; and his children. Leonard and Marica Holstege of Middleville. Jay Holstege of Bryon Center. Larry and Elaine Lubben of Grandville. Harvey and Marilyn Holstege of Grandville. Clair and Tina Holstege of Caledonia. 20 grandchildren He was preceded in death by two grandchildren Monte Lubben and Lon Holstege Also sur­ viving are four great­ grandchildren. one brother. Gerrit and Martha Holstege of Grandville; three sisters. Ar nold and Hattie Haveman of Hudsonville. Marvin and Sunday School..................................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service..........................11:00 a m. Sunday Evening Service...................................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........................................... 6:45p.m. Sunday Mass... 11:00a.m. Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship OBITUARIES 9 30am 10 30 am 6 :00 p m 7 00 p m Saturday Evening Mass.................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ............ 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.............................. 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School ................ 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship................11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8669 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School E vening Worship Service 1000 a m 1115 am 6 00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry \allev Avenue PHONE 894-8119 Rev Wayne Kiel. Raster Rev Stanley Vugteveen Associate Raster Sheryl Baar, Director of Christian Education Public hearing on Campau Lake, cont. unanimously passed four resolutions concerning Cam pau Lake project at its annual meeting in March The board members agreed to hold a public hearing to ex­ amine the increased cost for the project; approve the is­ suance and sale of $352,000 of bonds; confirm the special assesment roll at $4.4(X) per household; and to add proper ty to the special assessment district. Giar said Kettle Lake residents and other neighbor ing homeowners have asked that the sewer system be extended. The two lakes are joined by a channel and form the largest body of water in the township, Giar said. The Campau-Kettle Lake Association asked the board for financial help in cleaning up the lakes since the lakes are used by many local residents, as well as those who live on the waterfront. The lake residents are now assessed $56 annually for chemical treatment of weeds in the lakes, an amount that was agreed upon by the lake associations. Giar said that it is a conten­ tion that the weed problems in the two lakes are caused primarily by waterfront residents with runoff from lawn fertilizers and septictank drain fields Some of the older cottages have been converted to yearround homes and the septic systems are inadequate, she said. Giar said the township first LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 A Iso Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1Vi Mile E of Whitneyille rwwxifw F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. Sundav Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)........... 9:45 a m. Sunday School.................................................. 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................... 7:00p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade)......... Wed., 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship ... W'ed. 7:00 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome - 11 you would like your church’s Directory information listed call 795-3345 for more information. committed funds to alleviating the weed problem in 1975 with monies from a En­ vironmental Protection Act fund She said work had begun in 1975 to construct a septic system for use by Campau luike residents but construe tion was slopped due Io a lac k of funding She said the project was back in full swing in 1985 and that extensive work has con tinued since that time In an effort to reduce assessments of property owners in the area that would be served by the system, Giar said the townsip allocated $58,000 for Community Development tunds for the next three years. The cost for weed control this year was $6,930. The total cost varies, depending o the number of applications necessary for weed control. The new project is expected to be operable by October. But Giar said the township is still waiting for an opera tional permit from the Depart ment of National Resources. She said work probably won’t begin until July, delaying the completion date by two months. TT’TTTTTTTTTTTTTITTTTTTTTTI’i Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service UxV a.m. Church School 9rl5 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. Florence Haveman ot Zeeland. Melvin and Elizabeth Brink of Hudson­ ville; three sisters-in-law. Mrs Mary (Steve) Holstege. Mrs Jean (Andrew) Holstege. and Mrs Irene (Ben) Holstege. all of Hud sonville; one brother-in-law. Johannes Bosch of Borculo Funeral services were held at the Hudsonville Protestant Reformed Church Relatives met in the Fellowship Room Rev Gtse VanBaren of­ ficiating. Interment Kent Memorial Gardens. Funeral services were handled by Vandcrlaan Funeral Home in Hudson ville Memorial contributions may be made to the Protestant Reformed Special Educat km Fund, contribution envelopes available at the funeral home I OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... 795-9277 — MIDDLEVILLE — Insurance and Medicaid Accepted �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 23. 1987 / Page 5 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST I have one thing to say about last week, it went fast Coincidentally. I kept seeing Lois Drayton at various places all week Last Tuesday morning, the Top O' Morning Circle met at the home of Georgiana Sweet It was good to have a larger group as our “Snow Birds" arc returning. That Tuesday evening, the Caledonia Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Stars met for their regular meeting Wednesday afternoon I found myself standing on a very familiar front porch. Next door to where I had once lived. Our old house has not changed much My sister and brother in law still live where they did then And surprising­ ly very few families arc new to the street, but how the kids have grown. It was good to visit with Phyllis again IjiM Thursday morning the Caledonia United Methodist Church’s U M.W hosted The White breaklast with 60 peo pic attending. There was a delicious light breakfast and program The 10 ladies from Leighton s Martha Circle said they really enjoyed themselves Many other fatndiar faces were also in the group It was good to see everyone Ora Tolin and Lmdic Smith visited Manon Bcur Thursday afternoon at her home. She was doing super. Keep up the good work. Marion. The Maundy Thursday setvice held at the Caledonia United Methodist Church did not have a large attendance but the message was great and the music was beautiful Seems good to have Connie back home from Florida to step right in and lend a helping hand In all my travels this week I’ve noticed that it’s a good year for turtles. Thursday they thought they were cars and could go down the roads. Rich went fishing Saturday afternoon and came back say­ ing the same thing. The magnolia trees are blooming along with all the other flowering trees The maple trees are now in blossom and leaves arc beginning to appear on the trees and bushes. The grass got cut but by the next day it looked like it could be mowed again. Ah’ Spring! There was a beautiful can­ tata during the Easter morning service at Leighton United Methodist Church directed by Jerry Steeby Next Sunday. April 26. John DeVries will give the sermon at the Caledonia United Methodist Church It's also Food Box Sunday A very happy belated April 18 birthday wish to Jay Shook. Happy 40th birthday to Bruce Rogers, and Josh Rogers will turn 6-years-old on Sunday. April 26 Hope your birthdays are A-O.K Mr and Mrs Art Soest. Mr and Mrs Jerry Smith and family from Moline were Sun­ day dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs Richard Soest. Grandma was very sur­ prised and tickled that we all got together. We hadn't told her that Nancy and Jerry were coming for dinner too. Mr and Mrs. Hugh Kegerreis enjoyed Sunday dinner at Frankenmuth last Sunday Announcing (he arrival of Joseph Jay Finkheiner on April 8. The proud parents are Brian and Karen. All seven pounds and four ounces of him goes by the name of J.J. Congratulations It's a girl! For Leroy and Debbie Yahne. Beth Ann was bom on Wednesday. April 15. Welcome! I received a letter last week from Keith Bowman saying they had just arrived home from California where they had gone for a few days to at­ tend the wedding of Walt’s (Bowman) daughter Beth and Dan Ernst on Saturday. April 11. Walt Bowman lives in Cypress. CA. and June lives in Garden Grove. SO. The family (Keith. Austin. Evelyn. Mike. Candy and Troy) are divided up between the two locales. Sunday they had a two family get together at Walt's with about 30 family members. Monday. 11 of the family went to Disneyland where they spent the whole day. Tuesday. Mike Bowman and his family and Keith came home by plane. Austin and Evelyn were planning to come home on Wednesday . Sounds like they had quite a trip. There's much more in the letter but I won't share it all MIDDLEVILLE CLEAN-UP WEEK In order to try and make Clean-up Week as orderly as possible and insure each citizen has the oppor­ tunity to discard their unwanted trash, we are go­ ing to ask the schedule and rules stated below be adhered to. Once an area or street has been pick­ ed up the Village workers will not return as it takes one full week to get through the Village We would ask for your help and understanding with these special requests to make this a successful Clean­ up Week 1. May 4th-5th pick-up will be from East Village Limits to M-37 2. May 6th-7th pick-up will be from M-37 to Stadium Drive. 3. May 7th-8th pick-up will be from Stadium to West Village Limits. 1. Curb side pick up only. 2. Absolutely no garbage picked up 3. Separate trash into 3 piles - brush, metal, trash. with you. Thanks Keith I en­ joyed catching up on how your family is doing. Keep in touch. It's a girl! for Scott and Sheryl Jonkhoff and Mark and Lon Justin and Scott and Keriann Hoyd. Congratulations! It's a boy! for Timothy and Darcie Porritt. Congratulations Congratulations to Ed and Louse Trutsch who celebrted their 50th wedding anniver­ sary on February 25. An open house in honor of the couple is planned on April 25 from 2 to 5 p m at Green Lake Calvary Church. Congratulations to John and Lucille Moerland who celebrated 55 years of mar­ riage on Apnl 20. Genevera Schantz has returned home from the hospital after her recent surgery Hope she continues to feel better. Our condolances to the family of Mrs. Katherine Cisler. 78. who passed away on April 10. especially to Kenneth and Blanche Cisler of Caledonia. Our congratulations to Caledonia High School science teacher. Lloyd Con­ ard. who has presented his resignation after 14 years of service He also served as vocational placement director at school. Congratulations to Katy Kuhn, a Caledonia High School senior who has ad­ vanced to the state finals of the Michigan Citizens Bee sponsored by the Detroit News. The top five state finishers will compete in the National competition this June in Washington The top three finishers will receive scholar­ ship money. In the Caledonia district, school board incumbents John Finkbeiner and Arlene Hodgkinson are seeking re­ election. Also filing nominating patitions are Sharon Oatley and Michael Gall. Don’t forget to vote for your choice on June 8. Dorothy Finkbeiner and Dixie Jo Vander Pol enjoyed Easter dinner with daughter Pam Garza and family in Jenison. Granddaughter Tif­ fany escorted them. Thelma Gehl to Jean Soest! I remember your mother, Mildred Snyder, as one of the fantastic ladies of Caledonia, not so long ago, too. Congratulations to Dena Ackerson on her dedication in Teaching Sunday School at Leighton United Methodist Church for 30 years. The smelt are running. And the fish are moving onto their beds. Mrs. Gerry Segero and son Russ, while out in Texas, at­ tended the same restaurant that Russ and Rita Palmateer did. while they were out in Texas. Talk about coincidences. Dorothy Finkbeiner and Sally Niles enjoyed dinner last week Thursday evening at the Harvest House Restaurant in Caledonia. Dav kJ Fleischmann and Bob Gehl went fishing at Lake Michigan last Saturday and caught three salmon again. Lean and Nancy Sutterfield were here from Sanford over the weekend They visited Lenn's mom and Lenn went fishing with his brother Red from Coopersville and nephew and caught a few salmun Saturday night the Sutterfiekis and Gehls had dinner at the Dutch Heritage House in Grand Rapids Sun­ day i Easteri the Sunerfields hosted Thelma. Ralph and Jim Gehl. and Benha Thurkettle io dinner at Gun Lake at Ray and Marx? Duffla > restaurant Middleville Community Ed to sponsor events, classes The Middleville Communi­ ty Education office is sponsor­ ing several community events and classes during the next few weeks. Red Cross CPR classes will be held Tuesday . April 21 and 28 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. You must attend both classes in order to be certified. A S9 fee will be charged. Call the Community Ed office at 795-3397 to enroll. Saturday. April 25 is a twoevent day. The Red Cross Swim-A-Cross will be held at the TK Pool Stop by the p*xil for sponsor sheets or call the Community Ed office for information. The second event for April 25 is a bus trip to the Original Michigan Fiddler's Jamboree at Hills and Dales Middle School. The bus will leave the Middleville High School at noon and return at 5:30. A S4 charge includes transportation and admittance. Call 795-3397 by April 23 to reserve a seat on the bus. This event promises some toe tapp­ ing times. A new pool schedule starts April 27. it includes some new swim lesson catagories. Senior Celebration Day w ill be at Eastbrook Mall again this year The theme this year is. "Talents Around Us". Mark Thursday. May 7 on your calendar for this event. A free bus ride for senior citizens will be conducted through the Thornapplc Kellogg Community Ed of­ fice. The bus will leave the High School at 9:30 am. and return at 2:30 p.m Call 795-3397 to save yourself a seat. There will be stage events, health screenings, w orkshops. de monst rat ions. and other festivities during the day. "Calamity Jane ”, this year's all-school musical will be held in the High School Auditorium Friday and Satur­ day. May 8 and 9. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Seating prices are S3 and $2. Senior Citizens with a Golden Age Pass are admitted free of charge Phone the Community Education office at 795 3397 for further information or to sign up fix lessons, classes or a bus trip Mothers may tour museum for free All mothers visiting the Gerald R Ford Museum on Sunday. May 10. will be ad mitted free of charge. The museum is open Mon­ day through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 45 p.m and Sunday from 12 noon to 4 45 p m. Admission is SI 50 per per son for everyone 16 years of age and over. Children under 16 are admitted free of charge. Dan and Lynn Fcr.is and Mr (Spring Inn) The food was and was at Easter Mass at Ho­ and Mrs Jack Stuit Seems super. Try it sometime Dave ly Family Catholic Church. good to have activity on that and Sue Fleischmann stopped She’s a little slow as she corner again in at the Gehls after Easter makes her way on crutches. Easter Sunday dinner guests She has a strong will. May Mass. at the home ot Mr ami Mrs Nearly a full house attended God bless her. Congratulations to the Cleo Raab were Mr ami Mrs the Euchememcal get-together Wilbur Raab. Sharia. Shelly, at the Caledonia Elementary Striplin family on Emmons and Steve Morgan. Carl school on Good Friday. Street. They are having Maichelc and daughter Many, along with Father aluminum siding and new windows put on their old Margaret and Lcnorc Steeby Don, carried the Cross of Jesus, from the Elementary beautiful home. It’s looking of Grand Rapids I thought last week w as bad school to Holy Family great. It will brighten up the but this week doesn’t look neighborhood. Church. The Clair Ferrises have much better Deb and I signed Happy belated birthday to Bonnie’s girls. Becky and up to walk in the Hunger Phyllis Datema. During Holy Family Erin Chard for this week as Walk on May 2. We have un Catholic Church's 9 a m. they are on spring break Also til then to get in shape l>eb is "alergic" to exercise. Easter service Ann Mane visiting for a few days is Mr. Patti Kobza is here visiting Richards made her First Holy and Mrs. Jack Stuit who stop­ her parents, Carl and Marcia Communion. She is the ped in town on their way Yonkers. She will be atten­ home from Arizona. daughter of Don and Julie Easter dinner guests al the ding a bridal shower for her Dame. Their son Dalton was sister Penny before returning also baptized during the same Clair Ferris home were Bon­ to Florida on Monday. mass as was Michael Colburn, nie, Becky and Erin Chard. son of Marla and Larry Col­ burn. Our congratulations to them all. Marian Meaney is now home from Florida and at­ tended Holy Family’s Easter Mass. Gerry Seger and son Russ also attended Easter Mass. Russ said it seemed good to be at church. Though he needs to use a walker, he’s doing well. Clarie and Barbara Waite hosted Easter dinner at their home for the David Fleischmanns. Aunt Bea. Aunt Elizabeth and family. Jim and Pat Bowman. Thelma's niece, wanted Thelma s piano for their Kow Patties Saloon in Middleville. Now all they need is a pianist. A thank you to Sally Niles for Thelma Gehl for the lovely lamb cake she presented her with on Easter. Thelma said her family enjoyed it for brunch after Easter Mass. Dorothy Finkbeiner gave Thelma Gehl some lovely Introducing a jMiwrrful six-part film writ** flowers. Harry and Manly nn Staf­ that will move you to action. ford had company from Penn­ sylvania on Friday Mr and Mrs Hugh Kegerreis called on Mr and Mrs. Uoyd Harrington Saturday UIIHII IIIHIISHnC afternoon. WACO TX WW Thelma Gehl said she had been asked when she would be having another A.L.S. Lou Strengthen your family ... Gehng Disease Rummage Sale Her question is whether folks have enough articles Sunday Evening • April 26 • 6:30 p.m. they wish to donate for this SPECIAL FILM SERIES FOR CHILDREN K-6 GRADE worthy cause? She would like folks to phone her so she would know if it will be worth 4180 2nd Street/Corner of 142nd Avenue her while to plan a sale Outside Caledonia — Phone 891-8028 possibly on June 3 and 4 Mrs Doris Abraham has NURSERY ALSO PROVIDED / FREE WILL OFFERING undergone a hip transplant Over 50 million parents were inspired by Fortis on the Family- Now, •. James have taken the next dramatic step. fHorne Film #1 of 6-“A FATHER LOOKS BACK” Leighton Lnited Methodist Church �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I Apnl 23, 1987 County 4‘Her’s can explore hightech at MSU Steelcase executive talks at Chamber meeting Lon Lefonty (left), president of the Middleville Chamber of Commerce and Donna Stoygroy, owner of the TK Restaurant, welcome Ned Couch to the April meeting of the chamber at the restaurant. Couch serves as real estate manager for Steelcase and was the speaker for the event. Area children take part in Easter Egg Hunt The annual Middleville Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt was a tremendous success again this year, largely due to the beautiful weather and the assistance of the Middle Villa Inn Over 350 area children par­ ticipated in the hunt, receiving free toys and prizes from the Gun Lake Family Medicine and After Hours Clinic 12850 Chief Noonday Rd.. Wayland. Ml Phone 792-6243 Hours: Mon Sat. 9 a m to 8 p.m ; Sun. 10-5 Appointments Taken X-Rays Lab John Lemke D.O., Family Practice Gary L. Doublestein, D.O., After Hours Clinic Coordinator Audrey Alflen, Office Manager Professional or Retail Space for Lease 792-9133 SOI 5KS Dr. Michael G. David Announces office hours for the PRACTICE of PODIATRY Medical & surgical treatment of the foot Located within the (Jun Lake Family Medicine Bldg. 12850 Chief Noonday Rd . Wayland at Gun Lake Call 792-6243 for Appointment J. SERINI, D.O. and A. COATES, D.O. Now accepting patients for GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE Stomach intestine & liver disease s Located at 12850 Chief Noonday Rd Fridays (only by appt.) • Ph. 1-800-331 7354 Insurance only (no charge to patients) Jaycees. Savings bonds, donated by the Bradford White Corporation, were won by Karen Richards. Eric Grif­ fith and Aaron McDaarmid. Punch and cookies were provided by the Jaycees and coffee was donated by the MiddleVilla Inn The day s featured celebri­ ty. the Easter bunny, con­ gratulated the children on their wonderful behavior, posed for many photographs, and sent a special thank-you to the VFW for their financial contribution to the event. As he hopped into the sunset, the big bunny said that he was already looking for­ ward to his return visit next year. Show will spotlight sr. citizens Senior artists, dancers, ac­ tors and musicians will be sharing their talents with the public at this year’s Senior Citizens' Celebration Day to be held Thursday, May 7, from 10 a m. until 8:30 p.m. at Eastbrook Mall. Held during National Older Americans' Month, this 10th annual show pro­ mises to be spectacular! The event celebrates the contribu­ tions older citizens have made and continue to make in the community. At noon. Suzy D. from Tootsie Van Kelley’s will of­ ficially begin the day's festivities. Prior to the open­ ing ceremonies, the crowd will be entertained by groups such as the Moline Kitchen Band. Northview Silver Tones, and the Middleton Brass Band This event is sponsored by the Kent Regional Community Education Association. com­ prised of 23 school districts. Cher 3.000 seniors are ex­ pected to attend and par­ ticipate in the gigantic art show, workshops and health screenings A free bus ndc to the .Mall for this event will be con­ ducted through the Mid­ dles die Community Educa­ tion office Call 795-3397 for a seating reservation The bus will leave the Middleville High School at 9:30 a m and return at 2:30 p.m Barry County young people can get hands-on experience in computer operation and programming, digital elec­ tronics and robotics at 4-H Exploration Days. June 24-26 at Michigan State University “The purpose of the annual event is to give kids oppor­ tunities to learn skills and gain knowledge in areas of their choice." says Kathy Walters. Barry County Extension 4-H Youth Agent. “Participants choose from more than 200 learning options and spend three fun-filled days on the MSU campus." Among the high-technology options offered this year are "What can computers do for me?". "Beginning and ad­ vanced digital electronics" and "There's a robot in your future" In addition to their workshops, participants in 4-H Exploration Days can at­ tend a special evening of entertainment, a dance and a grand finale picnic that will feature many Michigan historical activities in celebra­ tion of the state's 150th birthday. Enrollment in 4-H Explora­ tion Days options is limited and the registration deadline is May I. Contact the Barry County Cooperative Extcn sion Service office today. The number is 948^862. In the Service... Pommier named manager of year Air Force Staff Sgt Kimberly A. Pommier. daughter of Richard E. and Jean Stager of 2770 Solomon Drive. Middleville, has been named outstanding onthejob training manager of the year for the Tactical Air Command. Pommier is a training technician with the 366<h Tac­ tical Fighter W ing al Moun­ tain Home Air Force Base. Idaho The selection was based on the individual's exemplary du ty performance, job knowledge, leadership qualities, significant self improvemem and other ac complishments. Her husband. Randy, is the son of Clifford and Evelyn Pommier of Rural Route I. Montrose. Minn The sergeant is a 1978 graduate of Central Michigan University. Mount Pleasant Crumback done with training Army Private Russell G. Crumback. son of Ken Crum hack ot 9018 I I’anv Caledonia, has completed one station unit training (OSUT) at the U.S. Army Infantry School. Fort Benning. Ga. OSUT is a 12-week period which combines basic co nbat training and advanced in­ dividual training. The training included weapons qualifications. squad tactics, patrolling, landmine warfare, field communications and combat operations Completion of this course qualifies the soldier as a light weapons infantryman and as an indirect-fire crewman. Soldiers were taught to per form any of the duties in a ri­ fle or mortar squad. He is a 1982 graduate of Caledonia High School. Anastor stationed in West Germany Army Pvt Nicholas J. Anastor. son of Dennis and Cathy Anastor of 5258 92ml St . S.E., Caledonia, has ar rived for duty with the 8th Infantry Division. West Germany. Anastor. a indirect fire in fantryrnan. is a 1981 graduate of East Kentwood High School. Ml Com mision on Aging plans menu, coming activities Wednesday, April 22 Roast turkey and gravy, whip­ ped potatoes, bread dressing, mixed veg., marg., baked pumpkin dessert, 2% milk. Thursday, April 23 Bacon/Swiss Cheese Egg Bake Quiche, tomato juice, hash browns, orange, muffin, marg., citrus section, 2% milk. Friday, April 24 - Spaghetti/Meat Sauce, wax beans, California blend, !4 cup spaghetti. Italian bread, marg., 2% milk, pineapple chunks. Monday, April 27 - Battered Crispy Fish, mixed veg., bak­ ed potato, dinner roll, marg., tarter sauce, apple crisp, 2% milk. Tuesday, April 28 - Polish Sausage/Brats. augratin potatoes, Brussels sprouts, assorted roll, *4 cup egg noodlcs. marg., german choc, cake. 2% milk. Tuesday, April Hastings Puzzles. Events Wednesday, April 22 Hast i ngs--Shopping/Sing along/Crafts. Delton-M. DeJong with slides of California. Woodland-Cards/Games. Thursday, April 23 HastingsShopping/C rafts/Bingo. Delton—Nutrition Education with Mary P. Slide Program Middleville-Share a Craft Day. Nashville -Bingo. Friday , April 24 - Hastings Popcorn. Woodland Nutrition Education with Mary P. Slide Program/Blixxl Pressure. Monday , April 27 - Hastings- Nutrition Education with Mary P Slide Pro gram/Poems. NashvilleLansing Gilbert. Meals are available for those over 60 years of age, and spouse even if under 60 Suggested donation for Con gregrale meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 3 p.m. one day in advance for reserva­ tions. Meals are served al: Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave. Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Nashville Masonic Temple. Monday, Tuesday, Wednes­ day. Thursday & Friday. Delton-Faith United Methodist Church. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Middleville VFW Post, Monday, Wednesday, A Thursday Woodland Eagles Club Monday. Wednesday, A Friday Home Delivered Meals are available at Extra Coat. Special Notice Keep this date in mind: on Monday, May II, The "Ledges Livelies" will be at the CO.A. Middleville Friendship Center. Come join the fun Make your reserva­ tions now! The C O. A. is hav­ ing a Community Garage Sale on May, 21. If you have any good, clean, usable items you wish to donate, please call us at 948-4856 4-H members can dance Young people 12-year-old and older can dance their way into summer at 4-H Explora­ tion Days. June 24-26 at Michigan State University in East Lansing. "Both beginners and more advanced dance enthusiasts w ill find something of interest at 4 H Exploration Days," says Kathy Walters. Barry County Extension 4-H Youth Agent. Classes in modem dance, jazz, and beginning and advanced ballet are offered. A special class called "jazz fitness" combines aerobic ex­ ercise and jazz dance steps "4-H Exploration Days is a three-day annual event that gives 4-H members the chance to really delve into subjects and activities that in­ terest them.” Walters explains. More than 200 learning op­ tions are offered at 4-H Ex­ ploration Days, along with many special events such as dances, picnics and profes­ sional entertainment at MSU’s Wharton Center for Perform­ ing Arts. To register for 4-H Ex­ ploration Days, contact Kathy Walters at the Barry County Cooperative Extension Ser vice office at 948-1862 The registration deadline is May 1 28 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 23, 1987 / Page 7 Students win greeting card contest at McFall Elementary Art teacher Pete Bishop is pictured with West Elementary card contest winners (from left) Katie Zoerner, Kristen Overbeek, Josh lewis and Joe Stevens. McFall Elementary winners of the card contest are (from left) Bob Seger, Karen Richords, Penny Minor and David Timm. Cards designed by Thornapple Kellogg elementary students will he on display for the May 5 Teacher Day USA/School Family Day Open House and Ari Show at the new Grand Rapids Educa­ tion Associationm Building located at 3100 29th Street SE. Kcntwixxi At the open house, judges from the Kendall School of Design will select a “best of county" winner from the schools' local winners in each of the four categories all oc­ casion. thank you. happy bir­ thday and get well. Thornapple Kellogg Schools are a member of the Kant County Educational Association (KCEA). which is the sponsor of the contest Pete Bishop, the middle school and high school art teacher, said this is the First time Thornapple Kellogg Schools have participated in the contest He said he initiated the kindergarten through fifth grade participation because he believes that it is a good way for the students and communi­ ty to recognize the importance of art The junior high and high school students will also enter the contest, he said The entries submitted by the elementary students were judged at a local level by the school staff last month. The First place winners, whose works will be entered in the May 5 competition, were awarded ribbons last week. Bishop said that all students who participated in the contest receive a certificate for their efforts. Winners from McFall Elementary are: -Get Well: Bob Seger. Caledonia student wins county contest The Kent County Library system held a bookmark con­ test for area children during their spring break the first week of April. The design of the bookmark was to be related to the works of children's author Chris VanAllsburg from East Grand Rapids. Students in Miss Luann Lewis’ classes at Caledonia Junior High School were given entry blanks and in­ structions for the contest. They were to visit one of the library branches during their vacation to read VanAllsburg’s books that were on display at the libraries and then design a txxikmark for the contest. Miss Lewis and the school are pleased to honor Jennifer Graham, daughter of John and Karen Graham, who was the winner of the contest from the Caledonia Library branch. Jenni and her family attend­ ed a reception on April 12 at the Grand Rapids Art Museum which is currently featuring an exhibit of VanAllsburg ’s works. The winning bookmarks are also on display at the museum and available for the public viewing at the library bran­ ches. Jenni was introduced to VanAllsburg at the reception and was presented with an autographed copy of one of his books, "The Stranger. " Jenni said. "It was really quite exciting. I like his dog." The school wishes to con* gratulate Jenni on this literary and artistic achievement. “Special Ed” Career Day May 1 Thomapple Kellogg's Mid­ dle School library will be the site for a first-time Special Education Career Day for sixth, seventh and eighth graders on May 1. Several area business per­ sons and residents will be speaking on a number of career options. The following schedule contains a list of the guest speakers: 8:35 am.-9:21 am Mr. — BINCO — Caledonia American Legion 9548 M 37 Thursday. 6 30 p.m. Terry Kelly. Fireman. Kent County International Airport 9:21 a m.-9:26 am. Five minute break. 9:26 am.-10:12 a m Mr. Mark Worth. ’The Bushwacker" Landscaping 10:12 a m.-10:17 a m. Five minute break. 10:17 am.-11:03 am. Mr. Bill Smith and Mr. Baird Hawkins. Marketing and Communications 11:03 am -11:51 a m . Lunch. 11:51 a m.-12.37 p.m . Mr. and Mrs. Sabin. Mr and Mrs Cook The Old MillBowens Mills 12:37 pm.-12:42 p.m.. Five minute break BROKERS 9790 Cherry Valley 891-9219 Ready to buy a new home or sell youf present home? Ca« LU WARD 795-3723 12:42 p.m.-1.42 p.m.. Trooper Reggie Smith, Michigan State Police, Way land. 1:42 p.m.-2:19 p.m. Sgt. Matthew Driscoll. U.S. Air Force Recruiter 2:19 p.m.-2:24 p.m. Five minute break. 2:24 p.m.-3:10 p.m. Mrs. Judy Sloan and Mrs. Deb Frey. "Hair We Are", Middleville. MSU lists honor students A total of 448 Michigan State University students earned perfect 4 0 grade-point averages for winter term 1987 Area students who were in­ cluded in the winter term honors list are Diane M Kazmierski of 4724 Morse Lake. Lowell and James T. Verimde of 513 Edward St., Middles ilk Kaznuerski ts a freshman at MSU and former student at Davenport Business College She is working toward a degree m management. Verimde. a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School ts a senior at MSU working toward a degree in biological science first place: Kevin Wright, se­ cond place: Ethan Buist. third place: Steve Orr. fourth place: and Hillary Blough, fifth place. — All Occasion: Karen Richards, first place; Bradley Bedford, second place; Beth Baldry. third place; Adam Smith, fourth place; Arnie Evans, fifth place. —Thank You: Penny Minor, first place; Sean Crofoot. second place; Treece Rau. third place; Jason Wilkins, fourth place; Saman­ tha Sherman, fifth place —Happy Birthday: David Timm, first place; Melissa Lincoln, second place: Brooke Van Elst. third place; Justin Jacobsen, fourth place; Connie DeZwaan, fifth place. Winners from West Elementary are: — Happy Birthday: Katie Zoerner. first place; Carmen Risk, second place; Dave Bloem, third place; Holly Clinton, fourth place. Bianca Pratt, fifth place. All Occasion: Kristen Overbeek. first place. Michael .Sanderson, second place; Carla Plocg. third place; Kan Aubil. fourth place; and Kiristina Turner, fifth place. - Thank You: Josh Lewis, first place; Julie Palazzolo. second place. Stephanii Harvey, third place; Trick Trayer. fourth place; am Brian Bergakker. fifth place - Get Well Joseph Stevens first place; James Ramey, sc c o n d place; D o u| Christensen, third place Chad Faunce. hxirth place ami Brad Williams, fiftl place. Our Dad’s pretty nifty, but he’s also fifty, April 24. Happy Birthday - Ryal Love Ya. Deb. Bonnie, David, Craig & familcs. �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 23. 1987 Saxons win own baseball invitational; Trojans capture title An extra inning thriller and a come-from-behind slugfest highlighted the finals of the Hastings Invitational softball and baseball tournaments last Saturday Middleville strung three singles together in the eleventh inning to nip Delton 6-5 to win the softball cham­ pionship while Hastings rallied from a four-run deficit to overtake Lakewcxxl and capture the baseball title. 11-5. In the baseball tourney, unbeaten Hastings (4-0) edged a stubborn Middleville team 5- 4 in the first round while Lakewood upended Delton 13-4 in the other first round matchup Against Middleville. Hastings* Ijcc Nichols slapped a pinch hit single in the eighth inning to score Mark Atkinson with the winning run The Trojans’ B J. Furrow had held the Hastings hitters in check through seven inn­ ings. giving up only six hits. He struck out three and walk­ ed four Ross Sprague. Randy Stickney. Mark and Brian Vcrlinde and Furrow had Middleville's hits. In the softball tourney. Rachel Smelker. Katie Harcck and Kim Koetsicr smashed consecutive singles in the hot tom of the eleventh to break a 5 5 tic and lift Middleville to a 6- 5 win over Lakewixxl in the finals Koetsier and Heather Perry had three hits for Middleville while Missy Conine had two singles and a triple for Delton. Kim Adams had a pair of rbis for the Panthers while Tnsh Henry and Shelly Bever also collected run-producing hits. Shelly Gray was the winner for Middleville while Shelly Conine took the loss. Delton had topped Lakewood 7-6 in the first round while Middleville slip­ ped past Hastings 7-2. Three Middleville girls. Perry . Harcek and Olson, had two hits each against Hastings In Hastings’ second round game, the Saxons topped Lakewood 12-6 behind a three-hitter by Harma She struck out eight and walked Hastings broke a 6-6 tie in the sixth inning by scoring six runs on five hits, a sacrifice and a walk. Lisa Smith had a two-run single and Harma helped her own cause with a double and two rbts in the inning Kim Smead. Smith and Harma each had two hits to lead Hastings Lakewood overcame a 2-0 Saxon lead in the fifth by scor­ ing four runs. The Vikings up­ ped that margin to 5-2 in the fourth before Hastings scored four in the fifth to make it 6-5. Becky Miller’s two-run single was the big blow in that inning for Hastings Trojans lose to Calvin Christian in track; finish 4th in Olivet Calvin Christian evened Middleville's girls track at I-1 with a 77-51. Picking up firsts for Mid­ dleville were Martha Funk in the 110 hurdles (19.0) and 330 hurdles (54.6). Jenny Fry in the discus (82-1). Pam Eaglen in the 100 (12.3). and Trcna Yonkers in the 440 (65.4). The Trojans also finished fourth of 12 teams at the Olivet Relays last Saturday Fowler had 98 points to win the meet while Athens was se­ cond with 92 and Litchfield third at 79. The Trojans had 64% points Denise VanDuine and Sheri Walton combined to win the high jump for Middleville's only first. The Trojans did have four seconds in the high jump with Kim Newman. Barb Hoisted. Stacy Anderson and Jodi Posthumus, the freshmen 440 relay with Sara Selleck. Jenny Eichenbcrg. Robin Kidder, and Mandy Baerman; the sprint relay with Baerman, Juliette Esakson. Pam Eaglen and Yonkers; and the dicus relay team of Fry. Yvonne Wiclink. Adelle McLain and Brenna Frank. NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on April 13, 1987, at 7:30 o’clock p.m. at the Administration Bldg, the Board of Educa­ tion of Thornapple Kellogg School will hold a public hear­ ing on the levying in 1987 of an additional proposed millage rate of 1.297 mills for operating purposes pursuant to Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982. The Board of Education has the complete authority to establish that 31 mills be levied in 1987 if an election pro­ posal of 2.5 mills receives a favorable vote. The maximum additional proposed millage rate would in­ crease revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem pro­ perty tax levies in 1987 otherwise permitted by Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982, by .0043 percent (4.3%). The figure for increase in revenue for operating purposes is based on the latest estimate of state equalized valuation of property located within the School District. State equaliz­ ed valuation will not be finalized until after the fourth Mon­ day in May. In the event that state equalized valuation as finalized is for any reason higher than the estimate used for this hearing, the Board of Education must hold another public hearing before levying millage on any higher valuation. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and discuss the levy of an additional millage rate. Not less than seven (7) days following the public hearing, the Board of Education may approve all or any portion of the proposed additional millage rate. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. JOHN H. MILLER, JR., Secretary The Trojans' Brian Verlinde crosses the plate in Middleville’s 6-5 loss to Hastings. Caledonia tops Wayland, Hastings in track The Caledonia Fighting Scots improved their season dual meet record to 4 victories and 0 losses as they defeated the rebuilding Wayland Wildcats 108 to 29. The Scots showed good team depth in the distance races as Dave Smith. Jeff Pierce and Dai Wessman won the first 3 places in the 1600 meter run. while Mark Cherpes. John Barstis, and Tim Hodgkinson won all 3 places in the 320 ometer run. The Scot’s trio of Todd Hooton (12’0”). Jim Lewis (11’6”). and Kirk Graham (11’0”) also had an excellent day in slamming the pole vault. First place meet results: Long Jump, Hooton - C 17’10%”; High Jump. Kazemier - C 5'10”; Discus. Mulder - C - 128’6”; Pole Vault. Hooton - C 12’0”; 3200 Relay. Caledonia (Barstis. M. Berends. Groendyke. Smith) 8:57.1; High Hurdles. S. Prins - C - 171.2; 800 Relay. Caledonia (Bon­ zheim. Kietzman. Shane. Naughton) 1:36.0; 1600 M Run. Smith - C - 4:42.8; 400 Relay. Wayland - 46 9; 400 M Dash. Keating C - 55.5; 800 M Run. Pierce - C 2:09.5; Low Hurdles. M Prins - C-43.1; 200 M Dash, Bonzheim - C - 23.9; 3200 M Run. Cherpes - C - 10:39.9; 1600 Relay. Caledonia (Pederson. Nickels. Smith. Keating) 3:46.0. The Caledonia track team had an excellent team perfor­ mance as they defeated the Hastings Saxons 107 to 30. The Scots continued to im­ prove on their team depth as they won ail 4 relays and slammed both the high hurdles (with Steve Prins taking first place) and the low hurdles (with Mark Pnns taking first place). The best race of the day was the 3200 meter relay when the Scot quartet of John Barstis, Mike Berends, Jeff Pierce, and Dave Smith overcame a Saxon’s lead to win by 2 seconds with an excellent ear­ ly season time of 8:32.2. Senior sprinter. Dawn Bon­ zheim also turned in an ex­ cellent performance in winn ing the 100 meter dash. 200 meter dash, and being a member of both winning sprint relay teams. First place meet results: Shot Put. Mulder - C 41'2”. High Jump, Kazemier - C - 6’4”; Long Jump, Hooton - C - 18’3”; Discus. Mulder - C - 123’8”; Pole Vault. Hooton - C - 11’0”; 3200 Relay. Caledonia (Barstis. M Berends, Pierce, Smith) 8:32.2; High Hurdles. S. Prins - C - 17.3; 100 M Dash, Bonzheim C - 11.7; 800 Relay, Caledonia (Bon­ zheim, Kietzman, Shane, Naughton) 1:36.9; 1600 M Run. Pierce - C 4:47.9; 400 Relay. Caledonia (Bonzheim. Kietzman. Shane. Naughton) 47.1; 400 M Dash, Pederson C - 55.5; Low Hurdles. M Prins -C- 43 1;200 M Dash. Bonzheim - C - 23.8; 1600 Relay, Caledonia (Pederson. Pierce. Smith, Keating) 3:41.4 On Saturday, April 20, the Caledonia track team finished in 4th place in their division of the Wyoming Park Relays. Division 1 team scores were: Muskegon 61. Rockford 42. Jenison 38, Grandville 32, and West Ottawa 27 Division II team scores were: Grand Rapids West Catholic 46, Muskegon Heights I, and Lee 0. Winning medals for (he Scots was the high jump relay team of Tom Kazemier and Bob Weaver with a combined jump of 11’8”, which was gixxl enough for third place. The Scots discus relay (earn of Craig Mulder and Kirk Graham finished fourth, the 2 mile relay team of John Barstis, Ed Fowler. Jeff Pierce, and Dave Smith finished fifth, and the mile relay team of Marshall Pcdcr son. Jeff Pierce, Dave Smith and Kory Keating finshed fifth to win ribbons. Bowling scores: Thirsty Nite Mens Quinn's Sports 44-16, Villa Bakery 40-20, Formula Real Estate 39 21, Half Legal 36-24, WFC 32-28, Pabst 32-28, Scouters “65” 27-33. Pick One 22-38, The New Guys 21-39, American Homecraftors 21-39, SGH 21-39, Four Bangers 19-41 High Game and Series M Lesick 214 605. D. Thompson 235-598, J. Nickels 238-545, C. Marble 226-540. J Usborne 218-529. K Scars 523, D Vanderscaf 519, L. Teeple 508, R Taylor 505. R Frost 503, J Veenstra 501. For local news of Middleville and Caledonia Subscribe today! 795-3345 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 23. 1987 / Page 9 Fighting Scots continue winning girls track season The Caledonia girls track team had a great week as tbes recorded dual meet victories over Hastings (72-56) and Wayland (83-45). and won the Division II Championship at the Wyoming Relays on Saturday The highlight of the week was Amy Stoffers breaking her own school record in the Shot Put two times In the Wayland meet. Amy had a put of 37’8%”. and on Saturday at the Wyoming Relays, she extended her mark to 37’11% ”. (This week the girls host Kelloggsville on Monday. Ixe on Wednesday, and the Caledonia Relays on Saturday) Hastings Meet Result: Shot Put. Amy Stoffers - C - 34’11”; Discus. Amy Stof­ fers C - 101’2”; High Jump. Sally Clark - C 5’0”; Long Jump. Delee Raab - C 14’3”; 3200 M Relay. Caledonia (Asbaugh. Hill. Stauffer. Frantti) 10.44.8. 800 M Relay. Hastings (Vargaz. Kensington. Be I son. Hare) 1:55 8; 1600 M Run. Sarah Ashbaugh - C - 5:43.0; 400 M Dash Deb Schumacher - C - 1:05.1; 800 M Run. Becks Stauffer - C 2.39.5: 300 M Hurdles. Sally Clark C - 51.3. 3200 M Run. Sarah Ashbaugh - C 13:04; 1600 M Relay Caledonia (Warner. Colburn. Schumacher. Clark) 4:35.9. Wayland meet results: Shot Put. Amy Stoffers - C - 37’8%” (school record); Discus. Amy Stoffers - C 94’2”; High Jump. Sally Clark C 4’10”; 3200 M Run. Caledonia (Frantti. Dambly. Hill. Asbaugh) 10:48.8; 100 M Hurdles. Sal­ ly Clark C 17.6; 1600 M Run. Sarah Ashbaugh - C 5:49 2; 400 M Dash. Deb Schumacher - C - 1:04 6; 800 M Run. Becks Stauffer - C 2:38.5; 3200 M Run. Carla Frantti C - 2:37.6. 1600 M Relay. Caledonia (Stauffer. Colburn. Schumacher. Clark) 4:27.9. Wyoming Relays Results Division I. Jenision 49. Grandville 44. East Kentwood 33. Rockford 12. Muskegon 11. Division 11 - Caledonia 42, Wyoming Park 30%. Fremont 28; Coopersville 18. West Catholic 15. Muskegon Heights 13. Wyoming Lee %. Discus Relay. Fremont. 3rd Caledonia. 203’7”; Shot Put Relay. Wyoming. 3rd Caledonia. 70 ’I”; High Jump. Grandville. 2nd Caledonia. 9’5”; Long Jump. Grandville. 3rd Caledonia. Middleville diamond team breaks into the win column twice Middleville’s baseball team found the winning track last week by edging Delton 12-10 and Lowell 17-5. The wins Trojans upped the team’s record to 2-2 prior to the Hastings Invitational. Against Delton. Randy Stickney pitched two innings or scoreless relief to pick up the win Stickney also blasted a tworun homer in the first while Doug Fox added a two-run tri­ ple for a quick 4-0 lead For the game. Ross Sprague had three hits while Mark Verlinde added a double and Fox finished with three rbis. Brian Verlinde finished two- for-two while knocking in the tying run in the sixth inning Middleville scored the winnin runs in the seventh as a result of two errors. Troy Johnson. Ric Blesch. Jim Cook and Todd Clackin each had two hits for Delton Against Lowell, Mid­ dleville bunched six hits, a walk and a error together for seven first inning runs. The Trojans added five more in the second for a comfortable 12-0 lead Mark Tasker had three hits including a homer for the win­ ners while Stickney added a double and three rbis. Sprague had a pair of doubles and Brian Verlinde had two hits and two rbis. Scott Olthouse had three rbis and Mark Verlinde added a homer. Mark Verlinde was the win­ ner while Scott Curtis pitched one and two thirds innings for Middleville. "It was a big win for us,” said Middleville coach Bernie Weller "The bats came alive (16 hits) even though we still have pitching problems. "We did play errorless baseball and that’s a good sign. We are a good hitting team and I expect it to con­ tinue. If our pitching comes around .we II be very tough to beat.” Middleville ups tennis record to 3-1 The Middleville varsity ten­ nis team won two matches last week to improve their record to 3 I. The Trojans started the week off with a 7-0 win over Lakewood and finished w ith a 6-1 win over Lowell. In the Lake wood match. Perry Vugteveen and Scott Parker teamed up for the first time this year. Both players did a good consistant job and went on to post a very im­ pressive win. In the Lowell match Dan DeMorrow continued to play excellent tennis and posted a 6-0. 6-0 win. Dan used strong groundstrokes and aggressive net play to overpower his opponent "Our team continues to make good improvement." said coach Larry Seger, "but we do have one major concern at this point. We have only started our best line-up one time. We need to give our doubles teams more time together if they are to reach their full potential. Injuries have played a key role in keeping Trojan players off the court thus far this season.” Middleville opens its league schedule with Hamilton this Wednesday. "Hamilton is one of the favorites to win the O.K. blue title this year, so we should find out how strong we are early this week." said ■ I^Lst weeks results: Middleville 7. Ijikewood 0 1st singles. Dan DeMor­ row, won 6-1. 6-1; 2nd singles, Jeff Kuehn, son 6-2, 6-0; 3rd singles, Dave Elies, won 6-2, 6-1; 4th singles, Doug Mathiesen. won 6-0. 6-0 1st doubles. Donker & Dean, won 6-2, 6-1; 2nd doubles. Strater & Keller, won 6-0, 6-0; 3rd doubles. Vugteveen & Parker, won 6-0, 6-1. Middleville 6, Lowell 1 1st singles. Dan DeMor­ row. won 6-0. 6-0; 2nd singles . Jeff Kuehn, lost 6-7, 3-6; 3rd singles. Dve Elies, won 6-4. 6-2; 4th singles. Steve Egleston. won 6-0. 6-4. 1st doubles. Donker & Mathiesen. won 7-5, 6-1; 2nd doubles. Strater & Miner, won 6 2. 6 2. 3rd doubles. Keller & Dean, won 6-2, 6-1. Middleville freestyle wrestlers place at state Twelve Middleville wrestlers went to the Lowell Districts last Saturdav The medal winners were 8 and under. 55 lb. Cory Schut 1st; 58 lb Shawn Heise 2nd. 58 lb Malt Appel 4th and 61 lb Brian Ploeg 1st place In the 9 & 10 age group Joel Appel placed 1st at 110 lbs. The 13 & 14 winners were Cory Webster 3rd; Dave Lehman 1st and Brian Appel 2nd All the above are eligible for the Regional* held this Saturday at E. Kentwood High School. In Grandville on March 24. medal winners were 8 A; under. 55 lb Cory Schut 1st. and at 9 & 10. 110 lb Joel Appel 2nd. At the freestyle tournament held April 4 in Gull Lake. Josh Crossen look 2nd place in the 8 A under div ision at 58 lbs Cory Webster took 2nd and Dave Lehamn 1st in the 13 & 14 division. The District platers for the Middleville Freestyle Wrestl­ ing Club traveled last Satur­ day to East Kentwood High School to participate tn the Regional tournament Finishing the season m the 8 A under division were: 58 lb Shawn Heise 4th. 59 lb Man Appel 4th and 61 lb. Brian Ploeg taking 2nd place In the 9 & 10 division at 110 lbs Joel Appel placed 2nd and will be wrestling next weekend at Ford Fieldhouse in Grand Rapids where the state tournament will be held. In the 13 & 14 division Dave Lehman. 135 lbs took 2nd place and Brian Appel 115 lbs., placed 3rd. Both will also be wrestling in the state tournament this Saturday. The Middleville Freestyle Wrestling Club ts holding their end of the season ptcruc. Members and their families are mv ued to come to Spring Park. Apnl 30 M 6 p.m. for the event Please bring a dish to pass 30’3”; Distance Medley. Grandville. 2nd Caledonia. 13:38.8; 880 Relay. Kent­ wood. 1:53.8; Sprint Medley . Jension. 4th Caledonia. 3:07.8; Shuttle Hurdles. Coopersville. 3rd Caledonia. 1:15.4; Two Mile Relay. Grandville. 2nd Caledonia. 10:31; 440 Relay. Kentwood. 54.0; Mile Relay. Rockford. 5th Caledonia. 4:25.1 CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION of State Bank of Caledonia Caledonia, Michigan 49316 • Kent County • Transit No. 72405879 Consolidated Report of Condition of STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA of Caledonia. Michigan 49316 and Foreign and Domestic Subsidiaries, at the close of business March 31.1987. a state banking institution organized for operating under the bank­ ing laws of this state and a member of the Federal Reserve System Published in accordance with a call m ade by the State Banking Authority and by the Federal Reserve Bank of this District. - ASSETS -- Dollar Amount# in Tnxi»*x>» Cash and balances due from depository institutions Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin........... $1,370 Interest-bearing balances.......................................................... none Securities ........................................................................................ 9651 Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell.................................................................. 7.300 Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans and leases, net of unearned income ........................... 30.211 LESS; Allowance for loan and lease losses........................... 277 LESS; Allocated transfer risk reserve....................................... none Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve.......................................................................... 29.934 Assets held in trading accounts................................................... none Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases).......... 327 Other real estate owned................................................................ none Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies .............................................................. none Customers’ liability to this bank on acceptance outstanding none Intangible assets............................................................................ n<>n« Other assets.................................................................................... 4®7 TOTAL ASSETS.............................................................................. *9 069 — LIABILITIES — Deposits: In domestic offices.................................................................... Noninterest-bearing................................................................ 5.439 Interest-bearing ...................................................................... 37.279 In foreign offices, Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and IBFs Noninterest-bearing Interestbearing Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase........................................................ Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury................................. Other borrowed money.................................................................. Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases ...................................................................... Bank’s liability on acceptancesexecuted and outstanding Notes and debentures subordinatedto deposits......................... Other liabilities................................................................................ TOTAL LIABILITIES........................................................................ Limited-life preferred stock.......................................................... 42,718 none none none non® none none 371 43,089 none — EQUITY CAPITAL — Perpetual preferred stock.............................................................. Common stock................................................................................ Surplus ........................................................................................... Undivided profits and capital reserves......................................... Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL.............................................................. TOTAL LIABILITIES, limited-life preferred stock, and equity capital ...................................................................... none 800 1,200 3,980 5,980 49,009 — MEMORANDA — Deposits of State Money - Michigan ........................................... none — SECURITIES — U.S. Treasury securities................................................................ U.S. Government agency and corporation obligations: All holdings of U.S. Government-issued or -guaranteed certificates of participation in pools of residential mortgages All other....................................................................................... Securities issued by states and political subdivsions in the U.S.: Taxable securities.................................................................. Tax-exempt securities ...................................................... Other securities (debt and equity): All holdings of private (i.e., nongovernment-issued or -guaranteed) certificates of participation in pools of residential mortgages) .......................................................... All other securities (debt and equity) (includes Federal Reserve stock)...................................................................... Total (sum of items 1 through 4 (total of column A must equal Schedule RC. item 2) ................................................................ 2,010 1,996 4,388 none 4,388 none none 3,193 none 3.216 none none 60 60 9,651 9,660 - MEMORANDUM — Pledged securities.......................................................................... none I, Harold J. Gless. President, of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Condition has been prepared in conformace with the instructions issued by the Baord of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the State Banking Authority and is true to the best of my knowledge and belief We, the undersigned directors, attest to the correctness of this Report of Condi­ tion and declare that it has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformace with the instructions issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the State Banking Authority and is true and correct. Harold J. Gless, President John J. DeVries, Director Dr. James Bricker, Director James E. Gless, Director �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I Apnl 23, 1987 VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES — APHIL 13. 1987 The regulor meeting of the Coledonio Villoge Council wo» colled to order by the President at 7 00 P M. with all members present Also present were Rod gers Brown. Trierweiler ond sev­ eral guests Motion by Freeman supported by Erskine to approve the min­ utes Corrted Motion by Erskine supported by Berencsi to approve the financial report. Carried Motion by Kegerreis supported by Erskine to approve payment of the bills Carried Motion by Kegerreis. suppor ted by Kidder to grant permis sion for a willow tree to be re­ moved from the street right o< way at Fianna Lind's The property owners will bear the expense ond will hove a written agreement with whoever removes the tree that neither the property owners or the Villoge Council will be held responsible for ony damage or injury during the removal Motion carried Motion by Kegerreis. supported by Freeman to authorize the Presi­ dent to sign the purchase agree ment for the fireworks for the 4th of July celebration Ayes Freeman Kegerreis. DeVries. Kid­ der and Klover Nays Erskine ond Berencsi Carried Motion by Freeman, supported by Kidder to accept the contract with Mid Michigan Display lor Christmas lights for 1987 88 odd ing another light to be placed neor Kinsey and Mom tneor Apsey Automotive} Corned. Motion by Erskme supported by Freeman to authorize Kiaver to sign the application for Com munity Development grant funds Corned Motion by Kegerre<s sup ported by DeVries to use the funds to continue the handicapped curb Cuts doing as much as possible with the 18000 00 of the grant working toward completion of the protect Carried Motion by Kegerreis. supported by Berencsi to cooperate with the Township in the repair of the well at the fire born Carried Street work for the year was discussed Kegerreis will work with Trierweiler on getting plans ond costs for South Street He will also check on the amount of patching to be done. Items discussed were possible sewer line on Kinsey Michigan Bell construction, sewer eipon sion. Board of Review. SDD SOM license transfer Farmer* Home Administration Bond street sweeping. |unk along abandoned railrood and FFA auction. Mayor Exchange Day pions were discussed Our guests from Watervliet will be here on May 20 we will go there on Moy 18 The main sewer line was discussed at length Motion by Freeman supported by Erskine to adjourn at 10 30 P M. Corned JACQUELINE CHERRY Village Clerk (4-23) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) east 1. of Section I Town 1 North Range 9 West described os Commencing at the Northeast cor ner of the Northwest '« of the Southeast % for the place of be ginning, thence West 20 rods along the center of the Highway thence South 24 rods: thence East 20 rods: thence North 24 rods to the place of beginning An easement granted to Con­ sumers Power Company by instru­ ment recorded in Liber 170. on page 42 Route to be located South of ond not more than 300 feet from the centerline of the highway on the North side of subject property, also conveying the right to erect and maintain lines of poles ond wires leading laterally from said route to the center of said highway. The rights of the public ond of any governmental unit in any port thereof taken, used ot deeded for street, rood or highway. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated Apnl 9 1987 Comerica Bank Bottle Creek Mortgagee SEYBURN SMITH BESS HOWARD KAHN AND HARNISCH P C BY Gerald B Alt 2000 Town Center Suite 1500 Southfield. Ml 48075 (313)353 7620 (5-7) MORTGAGE SALE Default bos been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Jim A Char kowski and Sherry S Charkow Ski husband ond wife to Security National Bank of Battle Creek, now known os Comerica Bank Battle Creek. Mortgagee, date^l January 25. 1979. and recorded on February 1 1979 i Liber 240, on page 62. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty Four Thousand. Two Hundred Fifty-Four and 80 100 Dollars ($24.254.80). including interest at 10.50% per annum Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such cose mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of the mor tgoged premises, or some port of them, ot public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at II o'clock a.m. on Friday May 22. 1987 Soid premises ore situated in Township of Borry Barry County. Michigan, ond ore described os Land situated in the Township of Barry Barry County Michigan, a Parcel in the Northeast corner of the Northwest '» of the South­ Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Your Lawn Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) Middleville Bob Klinge 795-7647 Caledonia gymnists go to State The weekend of March 28. very well with scores of 6.2 Stacy Dever. Tara Manning on floor. 6.6 on vault. 4.95 on and Alice King travelled to bars. 5.55 on beam and an allFlint for the Class IV sectional around score of 23.30. In the Jr. Division state meet. In the Childrens Division qualifier Lori Wiseman had a Stacy Dev er tumbled her way great day with scores of 8.15 to the state meet with very fine on floor. 8.4 on vault. 8.0 on scores of 8 .15 on vault. 7.55 bars. 7.2 on beam for allon bars. 7.10 on beam. 7.7 on around score fo 31.75. Fellow floor ex., and a all-around of stole qualifier Beth Jousma 30.50. Stacy will team up with scored 7.8 on floor. 8.05 on Lon Wiseman and Beth vault. 7.75 on bars. 6.0 on Jousma to try and earn state bean and an all-around score of 29.60. championships Alice King competing with In the Sr. Division. Tara Manning and Alice King just a sprang ankle scored 6.65 on missed qualifying for the state floor. 7.85 on vault. 5 85 on meets due to some unfortunate bars and 5.5 on beam for a allfalls on the beam, both girls around of 25.45. Teresa HyIking in only her gave it their best and deserve a bit of credit for first year second meet had scores of 6.4 on floor. 8.3 on vault. 5.35 on gymnasts. The weekend of April 11 bars and 5.35 on beam for a the girls squad travelled to all-around score of 26.05 Detroit for a warmup meet Tara Manning performed well before the state meet in the enough to score 7.9 on floor Childrens Division Stacy 7.85 on vault. 6.6 on bars and Dever showed she’s ready 5.55 on beam for an allrolling up scores of 8.3 on around score of 28.20. The team had a very good floor. 8.1 on vault. 7.7 on bars. 6.95 on beam and a all- year this year and with hard around score of 31.05 she also work this summer will im­ placed in three events in the prove even more for next years battles. Coach Mike top 10. Sara Potter had perhaps her MacEachron wants to thank best meet of the year with all the girls for their hard scores of 8.5 on vault. 7.85 on work and dedication. He also floor ex.. 5.7 on bars. 5.45 on wished Stacy Dever. Lori beam and a all around score Wiseman and Beth Jousman good luck at the slate meet in of 27 55 Julie Palazolo. competing in May her first meet of the year, did Hazardous household waste management to be addressed Most people think of hazar­ dous waste coming out of huge smokestacks, pipes discharging toxic chemicals into our lakes and rivers or at dumping sites says Jan Hartough. County Extension Director. However, all of us are part of a society in which chemcials are used every day in many aspects of our lives. Hartough says small household sources of hazar­ dous chemicals such as cleaners, solvents, paints. pesticides and automotive pro­ ducts can be contributing to unclean groundwater. Plan to attend this educa­ tional program and find out what you can do with poten­ tially hazardous waste that is found within your home. Jane Norton of Recycling in Barry County will be speaking on proper disposal of household hazardous waste on Monday. April 27 at I p.m. at the Community Building in Hastings. VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m For Sale In Mrinoriam AT BLANCO FURNITURE Shelbyville get exactly what you want and save big during Norwalk sofa, love seat and sleeper factors' authorized sale. 672-5115 IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our son & brother, Dan Dykstra and his friend David Riddcrikhoff, who left us so Maidenly April 21, 1975. Memories of you will never cease. In our hearts you'll always be. Deeply missed by Dan’s Family Business Services EXTERIOR PAINTING: intenor, $25 per room, 15 scars experience. Light hauling and basement clean up. Free esti­ mates. Yard work, leaves raked. No job too small. Christian male. 795-9826.__________________ FULLER BRUSH: Beautiful, quality brushes for personal and household use. Call for your catalog today. Serving all areas of Kent, Barry, Ionia & Allegan Counties. 531-5175_________ HUSKY BUILDINGS: for garages, storage and shops. 24x40x8, $3790. Complete labor and material. 800-292-0615_______________ PIONEER POLE BUILD­ INGS of Clare, Mich. 30x40x10, one entrance door, one 12’ slider, 1’ boxed eave overhang, 45# 2x6 truss, ‘4** styrene foam roof Insualtion. 12 colors In roofing, siding, and trim. $5390. Other sizes and options available. 800-292-0679 Help Wanted DENTAL ASSISTANT: Part lime. Experience preferred but not required. Please call 795-9277. _ HELP WANTED: Waiters and waitresses apply at Saskatoon Golf Club, 9038 92nd. St. Alto, Mi._______________________ HELP WANTED: CHRIST MAS AROUND THE WORLD, fastest growing home party plan now hiring Supervisors in your area for 1987 line of holiday decorations. Work now until December, great earnings, no investment, free training and supplies. 313-762-3938. LOOKING FOR A CAREER CH ANGE: into the fun world of home fashion and furniture sales. Blanco Furniture is searching and willing to train part time (could lead into full time) consultants. Week-ends and evening positions available. Bring or mail a resume* to Blan­ co Funiture, Box 63, Shelbyville, MI 49344,______________ NOW HIRING area Supervisor for exciting party plan with Candle Concepts. No personci selling necessary. FREE train­ ing, supplies and kit. No invest­ ment. Work from home for great Sewer Receiving to Sewer Opera­ pay! Also bonus trips available! ting & Maintenance 5 000 00 Call collect Cathy 616-795-7133 Support by Hardy. Ayes oil. Car­ Middleville OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES — APRIL 14. 1987 — President Thotcher called the meeting to order at 7 00 p.m. Present Bray Filcek Hardy. ried. Myers, and VandenBerg Notice change of schedule ot Absent Riley regular meetings of the Villoge Guests Marge Loew Adorn Planning Commission will be the Chy rowski Eldon Newmyer. Don first Tuesday of the month. Porker ond news reporters Minutes from the March 2. Minutes of the March 24 1987 1987 Planning Commission regular meeting were approved os read meeting were , eod and placed on with the correction ol O typo­ file. graphical error on spelling of F»lCouncil ond Manager Roon re­ cek ond one guest was named os viewed the Manager s Report Byron Porntt and should be Bryan Mayor Exchange Day discussed Porritt. and Manager Roon was appointed Broy moved that Council hold a to oct os coordinator in planning specioi meeting April 21 1987 ot this exchange 7 00 p m to discuss the Middle­ Discussion held on a osphoh ville Village Maintenance Code roller Support by Hardy Ayes all Hardy moved that Council Cor-.ed accept the bid from Miller Equip VandenBerg moved the printed ment for a new Beu th ling Model bilk be paid Support by Hardy B 50 self-propelled one ton com­ Ayes ail Carried pactor with hydrostat* drive VandenBerg moved the printed (asphalt roller) for $4 330 00 Sup transfers be allowed a* follows port by Broy Ayes all. Corned Tomi »o Payroll 16 875 17 Council ond Police Chief Com Total to Motor Pool 1045 31 reviewed the March Police Act. Motor Street to vi ty Report General Fund 56 46 With no further business Hardy Support by Fikek Ayes a# Cor moved for adjournment Support by Broy Meeting adjourned ot VandenBerg moved the foliow­ 7 46 p.m ing transfers be allowed CHERYL HOOPER Aa'e< Rece-. ng tO Water Opera Village Clerk (4-23) ting t Maintenance $3 000.00 Jobs Wanted WORK WANTED: Part time farm-dairy with experience in Caledonia area Call 891-1835 Garage Sale MOVING SALE: Selling my crafts at half price off regular price May I and 2, al 10 am to 7 pm at 232 Lake St, Caledonia, Mich. Reason: I have sold my property. 891-8135._________ For Sale Automotive CAM ERO-1986, air, stereo­ tape, low mileage, dark blue with grey interior. Call Brian days 451-7100. NBD nights 698-1871. Miscellaneous CHILD CARE: quality daycare center in Hastings offers spacious, cheery environment, preschool program, carefullyscreened staff, nurse on duly, enjoyable, enriching expert enccs. For children 6 weeks to school age. Call 945 2533 DAYCARE FOR ADULTS: handicappcd/seniors. Home like environment in Hastings, nun ing supervision, variety of activ­ ities, opportunity to interact with young people, as desired. Call 945-2533__________________ S P E CIA L N OTICE 17) FURNITURE BUYERS: Blan co Furniture will be open Sunday, April 26, 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Call 672-5115 for more details. Blanco Furniture is offering two special finance plans for your household needs and wants. 5% off plus we pay the 4% sales tax on all in stock merchandise or no interest until October on any purchase over $1000 in stock. Offer expires 4-30-87,________ WANTED: Carpenter work, free estimates, call 795-7290 WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Sun & News Classifieds Cail For Rent APARTMENT FOR RENTUnfumished, 1 bedroom, no pets, no children. $285 month, plus deposit, includes utilities. 795-7763. BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. 4^0 ■JmPI ■ rf|W Ph: 795-3345 GRAPHIC communications OF WEST MICHIGAN. INC. Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE — 795-7625 124 East Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 23. 1987 / Page 11 Caledonia “Minus One” celebration continues by Kathleen J. Oresik There is Mill time to enjoy the Caledonia Minus One’ Sesquicentennial/Centennial celebration that is taking place at the Caledonia Library Community Rtxxn through the end of the month The public is invited to view Indian and Pioneer displays and demonstrations every Thursday and Saturday Some of the demonMrations include quilting, tatting, crocheting, spinning, weav­ ing. knitting, rugmaking, em­ broidery. hairpin lace, twin­ ing. basketry and finger weaving Liz Finkbeiner. organizer of the celebration, said that since the opening of the library six years ago. the Caledonia Historical and Genealogical Society has set up a historical room on the main level of the library. Finkbeiner said that people began taking in old quilts and the society got the idea for an annual quilt show. Authentic country school books, copies and original photos of the Caledonia. Dut­ ton and Alaska communities, plat maps, pioneer family heritage hooks, and many other such artifacts are kept in the hiMorical room. The library is open on Tues­ day from 2-6 p.m.. Wednes­ day. 12-8 p.m . Thursday. 10 am. to 6 p m and Saturday. 10 a m. to 6.m. School classes and groups may tour the displays by appointment. Here, Don Dean demonstrates how to make a mohair shawl. This mannequin. dressed in late 1800s garb, is only one of the many historical displays. Liz Finkbeiner shows how to twine with natural fibers. She is making a woodland Indian bag. A line of blocksmith’s tools on display will furnish this room as a blocksmith s shop for the village and township celebrations. Moe Ring (left) and Jenny Lamoreaux discuss the different patterns used in weaving. Ring also has a full line of handmade Indian items on display at the library through the end of the month.. Jenny Lamoreaux demonstrates the orl of totting. Display is open through April Don Dean is working with a Navaho loom. �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I April 23. 1987 Voter registration change proposed A proposal that would re­ headaches." Barry County quire counties instead of local Clerk Norval Thaler said municipalities to keep voter Many township clerks said registration records met with that keeping a county-wide mixed reaction Monday in voter registration list wouldn't Hastings be as efficient as the current City, township, and county system, which requires clerks from Barry. Ionia. townships, cities, and villages Eaton and Allegan counties to keep the records “How can the county keep gathered in the Barry County Board of Commissioners the (voter registration) files chambers to hear details of the updated if the township of­ proposal from a state election ficials can’t?," one township specialist clerk asked The specialist. Bradley Wit­ Township clerks said their tman. outlined a program grassroots contact with the whereby the number of voter voters has helped those who registration jurisdictions are trying to register to iden­ would be reduced from the tify where they live. "We have watchdog ac­ current 1,775 to 91 Of those 91 jurisdictions, 83 curacy you’re not going to get would be counties and eight with (the county-wide registration proposal)/’ would be cities The streamlined registration another clerk said. districts would help the state Wittman said the proposal administer its voter registra­ was drafted by Secretary of tion records more efficiently. State Richard Austin, who set Wittman said The state would up a task force to decide if the be able to eliminate duplicate proposal is feasible registrations that are now Representatives of many threatening the integrity of special interest groups, in­ Michigan's voter registration cluding the League of Women Voters, the NAACP. the lists. Wittman said "We don't like it." Nancy Michigan Education Associa­ Boers ma. deputy clerk for tion. the Michigan Associa­ Barry County, said at the tion of Counties, the Chamber of Commerce, and local meeting "Getting the thing im­ clerks' associations, make up plemented I can sec a lot of the task force. The proposal will be ex­ amined thoroughly to see if there are any pitfalls in it. Winman said, before any legislation is drafted. “We’re still in the developmental process." he told the 50 officials Monday. “We don't want to jump in unless we know we are im­ proving die system and not hobbling it." Currently. 269 cities. 1.242 townships. 264 villages and approximately 500 school districts maintain registration files. Most states do mx have such bulky registration record-keeping. Wittman said. Most use the county­ wide system. Texas, for in­ stance. has 253 registration jurisdictions compared to Michigan's 1.775. according to information Wittman distributed. Wittman said many registration records are kept by computer, creating greater efficiency and accuracy. Michigan counties could also put voter registration in­ formation on computer. Witt­ man said. The need for a change in how voter registration infor­ mation is collected has been partially precipitated by the change in how Michigan counties select their juries, ac­ cording to Christopher Thomas, director of the state Bureau of Elections Jurors were formerly chosen by using voter registration lists. Counties had to maintain such lists, and always received such informa­ tion from the townships and other municipalities within their jurisdiction. Thomas said. Now. townships no longer have to supply those registra­ tion lists to the counties, because counties will use lists of valid drivers’ licenses sup­ plied by the Secretary of State. Political parties, who used the registration lists for a number of different purposes both before or after elections, will no longer have access to a county-wide list. Thomas said. Going to 1.775 different municipalities to gather such information would be costly and time-consuming. Thomas said. Thus, the county-wide registration proposal is par­ tially in response to the needs of the political process, Thomas said. However, he said, the main Hastings dentist Kevin Burnett had just picked up his 1980 Buick from the repair shop when the automobile caught fire on Chief Noonday Road just west of Peets Road Saturday afternoon. on fire.'’ “He barely had time to get the car stopped and exit the vehicle." troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings Team said Burnett's vehicle was engulfed in flames by the time the Middleville Fire Depart ment arrived on the scene. Fire Chief Robert Kenyon said. Kenyon said the fire gutted the interior of the car. its engine compartment, and part of the trunk. He said it was impossible to determine a cause for the blaze. The car is a total loss. The incident occurred at ap­ proximately 2:15 p.m. Fire engulfs car... Burnett told police he was heading toward Gun Lake when "all of a sudden he was Our ATM SERVICE is open 86,400 seconds everyday! Our ATM Service never closes, nights. Sundays or holidays. 86.400 seconds, day in and day out, you can count on our ATM Service for all your routine transac­ tions. You can also perform nearly all your routine banking transactions where­ ver the symbols, CIRRUS and NETWORK ONE. are displayed. It is easy to obtain our ATM Card, stop in and appty today! That’s Has­ tings City Bank, “the bank with over a hundred years of experience!” (fiiv Bunk safe and sound banking reason for such a proposal is to "modernize" an election process that hasn't changed much in the last 50 years. According to Wittman, registrations that are no longer valid are not getting cancelled quickly enough under the pre­ sent system "We have people who are registered several different places in the same county." he said. Such a situation could lead to "having more people registered than are eligible to vote." Winman said Also. Thomas said. it is dif­ ficult to have election laws ad ministered according to cur­ rent legislation and court nil ings when 1,775 municipalities are conducting registrations. Wittman said the proposal includes a possible provision that money from the state election campaign fund, which is collected though in­ come tax donations, be used to help finance the transition of registration functions to the county. County Clerk Thaler ex­ pressed reservations about the financial feasibility of the pro­ posal. saying the change would necessitate the hiring of additional county employees to manage the records, and also necessitate finding someplace to put the new employees, he said. Also. Thaler said, the pro­ posal would rax lessen the costs of doing business for the townships and cities, who still have to have their clerks for other functions. "We’re rax trying to take away their jobs.” Thomas said of local clerks. "We’re trying to enhance their capability to do their job." Thaler said his feelings were mixed in that "in some ways (the proposal) could work well." “I* it makes a naxv effi­ cient system, fine." he said The local meeting was organized by Orangeville Township Clerk Darlene Harper, who said she. Thaler and Boersma attended a meeting on the proposal in Lansing and asked whether a speaker could come to the area and explain the proposal to local officials. Harper advised clerks at the close of Monday’s meeting that . "we should all keep posted on (the proposal). And as soon as legislation is drafted we should let our representatives and senators know how we feel about it Bradford-White sold Continued from page 1 morning. He said Milok read a letter issued by De Luca that was be­ ing mailed out to all company employees Wednesday Lytle said that it states that Nortek plans to continue operations in Middleville and honor the union contract. The contract is gixxl for another three years, he said. He said that Nortek and its subsidiaries make most everything you can think of for home interiors, from win­ dows, vinyl flooring, attic vents and range hoods to bathroom vanities, tubs and kitchen fixtures. But. he said. DeLuca's let­ ter said that they don’t manufacture hot water heaters. Lytle said that Nortek cur­ Babcock-Sanford engagement told Mr and Mrs. James Bab­ cock of Middleville are pleas ed to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Kelly Sue. to Patrick J. Sanford, son of Mr and Mrs. Joseph San­ ford. also of Middleville. The bride-elect is employed at Spartan Stores and is atten­ ding Aquinas College The groom-elect is employed at H B Fuller Company and has attended Grand Valley State College Both are graduates of Thornapple Kellogg High School A May 23 wedding date has been set rently buys 90.(MX) water heaters annually from Rhcein Manufacturing Company Rheem is a New York based company whose purchase ol Bradford White earlier this year was blocked by the U.S Justice Department when it was decxlcd that Rheem in­ tended to close the Mid dlcville plant. He said that the union was told that Bradford White hopes to gain some of the market now held by Rheem They (plant officials) said that Nortek hopes to increase production in Middleville and pick up a few more sales, he said. Lytle said the union hopes that Nortek will keep its pro mise to honor the present contract. Trutsch to celebrate 50th Mr and Mrs. Edward Trutsch of Caledonia will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on Saturday, April 25, from 2 to 5 p m. at the Green Lake Calvary Church, Caledonia Vows will be renewed at 3 p.m. No gifts please They are the parents of six children, Allen and Laurie Trutsch; Phillip and Dianna Trutsch of Florida, Larry and Sharon Kuiper; David and Sue Trutsch. Jim and Lori Trutsch; Torn and laura Trutsch. They have 17 grand­ children and six great­ grandchildren. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-04-30.pdf c23a2223d20c1dffe792a5eb6ce15553 PDF Text Text . _.T . HASTINGS PUFL'C LIBRARY Thc jun and News jMjh |.op- <W| 4 1 i'lr<s A m X n W *<A I •• Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 117th Year'Twenty Cents Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 17 - April 30. 1987 Local law enforcement is topic of closed session bs Kathleen J. Oresik The Middleville Village Council entered into closed session Tuesday night to discuss a law enforcement issue Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cain, who is required to attend the village council meetings, did not sit in during the session. Village attorney Jim Fisher recommended that the council enter into closed session to discuss informat ton on an issue exempt from the Freedom of Information Act In a later interview, he said the session was to discuss a law enforcement issue The council members, tn a roll call vote, unanimously agreed to enter into closed session. Fisher, Cain and Village President Duane Thatcher held a short private meeting after the close of the regular meeting. The three declined to comment or go on record about what was said during the closed session or private meeting that lasted nearly one half hour In other business, clerk Cheryl Hooper asked the council to consider purchasing a computer work center and a new chair at a cost of approx­ imately $1,200. Village Manager Kit Roon said he preferred to purchase a work center locally if the quality and cost were com­ parable Trustee Terry Filcek said she also preferred to see the village get price quotes from local dealers. Roon was instructed by the council to obtain the quotes and come up with a firm recommendation for the fur­ niture by the next council meeting in two weeks. Council members were seated at a new seating ar­ rangement that was purchased from a Hastings firm at a cost of $400. Roon updated the council on the May 18 Mayor's Ex­ change’Day when Middleville will be visited by the mayor of Addison. Several of the coun­ cil members expressed an in­ terest in attending a dinner with the guests at the Mid­ dle Villa Inn that evening. Marge Loew from the Village Planning Commission said that the 26 street planters have been set out and that only one of the seven trees didn't survive the winter She said the Middleville Girl Scouts plan to spruce up the planters before Mayor Exchange Day Two men convicted on drug charges Two Hastings men. Charles Heacock. 31. of 111 North Culbcrl Drive, and Kurt Vandcrmecr. 29. of 5007 Coats Groves Road, who were arrested and charged with possession of cocaine in Middleville Feb. 19 were con­ victed in Barry County Circuit Court April 13 after pleading guilty to the charges. Mid dleville Police Chief Boyd Cain said. Both men's charges were reduced to use of cocaine. They were sentenced to a $255 fine and three days, with one day credit, in jail and one year's probation. Cain said. Both men were orderd to receive drug rehabilitation treatment, he added Charges for possesion of less than 50 grams of cocaine against the the third man. Kenneth Allan Redman. 23. of 1327 S. Hanover Street. Hastings, were reduced to the use of cocaine and dismissed. Cain said, after Redman plead guilty to charges stemming from the Hastings Police Department. “Calamity Jane” to be presented May 8-9 Thornapple Kellogg High School students rehearse scenes from “Calamity Jane" which will be performed May 8 and 9 at the high scrod auditorium. Shown here (from left) are John Duyser as Wild Bill Hckock, Rolin Timmerman as Ll Danny Gilmartin, Meagon Knox as Katie Brown and Lisa Philips as Caiamrty Jane. Calamity Jane is back in town for a rollicking perfor­ mance on Friday and Satur­ day . May 8 and 9 at the Thor­ napple Kellogg High School Auditorium at 8 p.m. This annual all-school musical is under the direction of Duane Thatcher who directed the same show in 1970 - the last musical to be performed in the old high school. Thatcher says the play takes place in the Deadwood Dakota Territory in the Black Hills of South Dakota in the 1870s where people are ’dying for entertainment. ” The town nmny. Calamity Jane (Alisa Phillips) stumbles upon who she thinks is ’America’s Sweetheart,” Adelaide Adams (Pam Holtz). With sincere intention of br­ inging the idoled performer to dazzle the people of Dead wood. Calamity introduces ’’Adelaide” to the townfolk. ’ ’ But the Adelaide ’’Caiam” (as she is affec­ tionately called by Deadwooders) brings back is simp­ ly Adelaide s maid (Meagon Knox)” says Thatcher. ’’Poor Caiam has done it again. That's how she got her name. ’’In typical musical fashiori, complication after complica­ tion bring many laughs and mans songs before Caiam gets her man. Wild Bill Hickock (John Duvsern” Other major roles are played by Rolm Timmerman. Rob Kenyon. Tammy Jeffery. Brandon Wustman and Jill Ainsworth. Thatcher says the screenplay originally starred Carol Burnett was adapted from the movie which featured Dons Day The rm rd well-known songs from the On Stage, cont. page 3 Redman's charges were reduced to malicious destruc­ tion of police property , with $100 fines and costs and restitution and probation. On another one year’s count, his Drug.cont. page 5 Five-year-old injured in car-bike mishap A five-year-old Middleville boy was injured last Thursday after he drove his mini-bike into the path of a car on Gar bow Road, Barry County Sheriff s deputies report. Deputies said Peter Baker of 10815 Garbow Road was exiting a neighbor’s driveway just west of his own home when he was struck by a car driven by Cheryl L. Corson, 23, of 10501 Garbow Rd Baker was taken to Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he was listed in good condition Wednesday Deputies said Corson was westbound on Garbow Road after leaving her residence when Baker came out of the driveway. Corson was unable to stop in time to avoid hitting the child, deputies said. Deputy Lynn Cruttenden said Baker failed to stop at the end of the driveway to look for cars. The accident occurred at 4:30 p.m. in an area just cast of Cherry Valley Road Bicyclist sustains minor injuries by Kathleen J. Oresik Thomas Orval Shaver, 21, of 237 Brown Street SE, Grand Rapids, escaped with only minor injuries after the bicycle he was riding was thrown over a car last Satur day in Middleville Witnesses told Middleville Police Boyd Cain that Shaver was traveling at a high rate of speed when his eastbound bicycle struck the side of a car driven by Dezari Frank. 33, of Barlow Lake, as she was at­ tempting to back out of a driveway on the 300 block of West Main Street at approx imately 10:45 a.m Cam said that Shaver was taken to Pennock Hospital by the Middleville Ambulance Service where he was treated and released for minor injuries. Weather blamed for increase in arrests Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cain says that warmer weather has contributed to a recent increase in the number of arrests. He said the village is ex­ periencing an increase in weekend traffic due to motorists traveling to and from Gun Lake Cain said that his depart­ ment has made two arrests on the charges of operating under the influence of liquor m the past week. Between the months of January and March we usually issue one arrest a month, but things start picking up in April with an increase in the flow of traffic,” he said. A warrant is being sought on a white male on charges of tresspassing and disorderly conduct and for attempting to pull a knife on a police officer Saturday night, Cain said Cain said the department received a call from a Main Street resident who said there was someone attempting to break and enter the caller's residence He said that when the responding officer asked the suspect to leave, he did. but returned a few minutes later and attempted to pull a knife on the officer �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I April 30. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN The more I work with you folks, the more I appreciate you 1 have been having some trouble putting together the school series that I am work­ ing on I happened to mention rt to Don Dean and before the evening was over he helped me find the missing links. What a computer memory that guy has. So now. thanks to him. I’m back and running. I'm so grateful to all my history godparents. They are sure helpful in straightening me out and keeping me going. I wasn't able to get about half of you--can't say that 1 blame you The wonderful weather makes it hard to stay indoors The Shermans attended the Bedford Brown wedding Saturday Monday. Lavonna's brother is coming from California for a visit. Beth Verlindc attended the Hospital Awards Luncheon Wednesday She said they had a super speaker and the lun­ cheon was very enjoyable The Kocphngcrs went with their cycling group to Ver­ montville for the Syrup Festival Sunday they had a buffet dinner at the Serendipi ty between Morley and Stanley Doris Brag and Shirley Howell went to the Kinneys Saturday to help Ron’s brother celebrate his birthday. Char Finkbemer went to school Sunday for Jerry Page and Lois Stevaven’s retire­ ment meeting in the cafeteria. Rose Morgan said hubby Ken. son Wayne and stepson left Friday a.m. for a fishing/camping trip on Drummond Island. They weren’t home yet so she hoped that meant they had a successful fishing and camp­ ing lime Greta Greiner has been busy with yard work. Daughter Barb and family came over to celebrate Barb's birthday. Greta watched the two grandchildren’s soccer game in the morning. Both teams won. Marian Martin said son Larry, from St. Louis, went on a golfing weekend, so Larry's wife and family spent the weekend with her. They BILLIE’S BEAUTY SALON ’’On the Lake'* 555 S Shore Dove G'een Law Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RUSSELL. OWNER 25 Y£ARSIN THESAVE LOCATION ^^2 t - had a very good visit Dorothy Dean said daughter Robin and two children came over from their home near Detroit to have our local photographer. Randy Baas, took the children’s pictures, He does such a good job she came quite a distance just to have him do it Sunday. Don's sister and brother-in-law came over. They live in Greenville Twila Elwood's niece’s daughter had her family over for a lovely Easter buffet. They had a real good time. Ruth Hamilton said they at­ tended Jerry Page and Lois Sevanen’s retirement dinner Sunday at the school cafeteria. Ann Kenyon said Art is coming along better. He is disgusted that it’s taking him so long to get back on his feet So you know he is improving Mary Noah said Mary VanderWal’s youngest son Scott came over this weekend from Battle Creek Randy Noah was at his grandparents' home Sunday for dinner Michael Stem received his first communion Sunday. Relatives and friends came to be there Mary Ann Vandal said their grandson was baptized Sun day. He did real well, fussed when the cold water touched his forehead. His godfather is Mike Stevens and the god­ mother is Nancy Vandal. They had a potluck dinner afterwards at the church. Tuesday was Maxine Robertson s birthday, so her sister Janet Schondalmayer and Laurel Rock are going to Shipsbc wanna Edna Steebs went to Grand Rapids to get her grand­ daughter who stayed with her this weekend. Charlie and Donna Cox were with Grad. Maggie and Brian in Grand Rapids on Easter Jerry and Pat Hilty had their friends from St Clair Shores staying with them this weekend Their son. Clint Soldan. drove here from Western University Friday. On Friday. Pat. Angela and Clint, attended an open house at MSU. Daughter Chattel came with her parents from St. Clair Shores. Paul and Betty Newman went to Kentwood Station to use the gift certificate John and Cheryl had given them for Christmas Johnny’s two brothers and their wives came to visit us Sunday afternoon I just got a telephone call from my cousin Maude (Mrs. Rud) 1 Steebs The) are now home in Wayland. Web is staying with his sister Myrtella May 12 we will know when he can come home He had his left kidney out it hadn't been functioning for two years It has been a long haul for Web. but he’s a survivor or he'd never grown to manhtxxl after his polio at­ tack when he was five-yearsold. We hope to see him around the middle of Mav. Caledonia students art work on display at art museum Jenni Graham, an eighth grader at Caledonia Elemen­ tary School, designed a winn­ ing bookmark for the Kent County Library System's an­ nual bookmark contest, held during spring break at all Kent County Library branches for children in grades kindergarten through eighth. "Enter the Dream World of Chris Van Allsburg". Jenni is the daughter of Ove and Karen Graham. 5202 Kraft Ave. She was honored at a reception for Mr. Van Allsburg at the Grand Rapids Art Museum on April 12. where she was awarded an autographed copy of one of Mr. Van Allsburg's prize­ winning children’s books. A copy of Jenni s bookmark will be on display at the Art Museum as part of the Van Allsburg exhibit, which runs through July 5. Winning bookmarks were selected by a panel of judges consisting of Jay Constantine, an instructor at Kendall School of Design; Barb Post, staff artist for the library system, and Channel 17's Kathy Pyatt. Area students to graduate at Kendall Kendall College of Art and Design will hold its 1987 graduation ceremonies on Saturday. Ma) 2. beginning at 10:30 a m in Fountain Street Church At that time the col­ lege will bestow the Honorary Doctorate degree to Mr Gerald W Haworth and Mr Das id Hunting Sr. The.Sun and News P.O. Box BI Phone 795-3345 HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 TM Sun and News was founded in 1970 and is pub­ lished nreeklf on Thursdays Second class postage is paid at Middle* We, Michigan 49333. Member of Michigan Press Association. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local, Par Year Outside Barry. Kant or Allegan Counties Published by... The Hastings Banner, Inc. $8-00 $10.00 Seventy-eight students will graduate as part of the May commencement exercise, from Kendall's nine major areas of study: advertising design, broadcast-video design, environmental design, fine arts, furniture design, graphic design, illustration, industrial design and interior design Graduates include Nancy A Gray of Caledonia w uh a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and W illiam D. Perry of Mid­ dleville with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Design Guest speaker at the 1987 Graduation ceremonies is Mr John Siorp. president of Memphis College of Art. who will present an address on The More Things Change. The More They Are Dif­ ferent " Following the morn­ ing commencement, a recep­ tion will be held at Kendall College of Art and Design at 2 p.m McFall students of week told This week's students of the week ore (bock row from left) Jessico Pratt fifth grade: Karen Richards, fourth grade: Amber Williams, third grade (front row from left) Jenny Ringleka, second grade: and Josh Robinson, first grade Not pic­ tured is Christopher Dennison, kindergarten. Each week, teachers and students select six students of the week representing each of the six grades at McFall Elementary School in Middleville. This week's Students of the Week are: Christopher Den- n i sone, kindergarten; Josh Robinson, first grade; Jenny Ringleka. second grade; Amber Williams, third grade. Karen Richards, fourth grade, and Jessica Pratt, fifth grade The selected students are chosen for their academic and social performance in school Children named Student of the Week recicve a certificate and a bumper sticker for their parents which reads. "My kid was Student of the Week " Young authors to be honored The Young Authors' ac­ tivities at Caledonia Elemen­ tary School are drawing to a close. Friday, all students who wrote books for the festival will be presented with blue ribbons to wear proudly as they share their books with their classmates on "Book Sharing Day." Students will be taking their books home to share with their families after Friday's events. Earlier this month, the names of students whose books were judged to be "outstanding” were announc­ ed to the school. In addition to the ribbons they will receive Friday, the following outstan­ ding authors will be presented with special certificates at the school’s year-end Awards Assembly: First Grade Joshua Postma, Laurie Rodgers. Steve Benham, Mark Karbowski, Melissa LaLone. A. J. Rogers and Tina Trudell. Second Grade Josh Finkbeiner, Joel Weston, Patrick Doane, Vicky Lombardo, Tim Rodgers. Belinda Ward, Sam Neely. Jamie Young. Nellie DeWitt, Lori Baker. Nick Freeman. Jim Faist. Jessica VanTil, Melissa Cartner, Dan Price. Justin Terrell, Mark Lyons, Holly Pelletier. Shirley Soest and Sauri Gomez. Third Grade Steve Schmidt, Tabitha Korf. Brett Long. Laura Schmidtke. Eric Segaar. Enn Freeman Jenny Wierenga. Kristina Wallace. Ken Reiffer. Jenny Northouse. Case Weston, Lisa Constant. Becky Shoemaker. Todd Striplin and Chry sial Cnsher Fourth Grade Heather Dodge. Chnssy Karbowski. Brian Carter. Clarence Fuller. Nathan McIntyre. Patty Christopher, Get results with Sun & News CLASSIFIEDS Phone 795-3345 ___________ Jason VanTil. Sara Robert son. Renee Striplin, Michele Colborn. Steve Holiday. Crystal Bos. Brian DeBoer, Richie Milock, Angela Wilkinson, Debra Foote and Janice Welton Fifth Grade Jon VanRyn, Todd Hock. Jenny Young. Heather Pelletier, Benji Lillie. Susan Grevers, Brian Nowak. Erin McConnon. Emily Cheney, Mary Beth Fowler. Meredith Denison. Paula Hackney. Matt Postma. Ed Smith and D'Anna Hopper Sixth Grade Craig Schmidt. Chad Nicholas. Bill Hollstein. Chad VanHaitsma. Jeremy Whir warn. Deanna Foote. Angie Warner. Andy Driscoll. Karl Hofmann and Marica Post School Menus Thornapple Kellogg West & McFall Elem. Lunch Menu Monday , May 4 Mighty lunch, hamburger, french fries, condiments, fruit or ice cream. Tuesday, May 5 Burrito, w/cheese sauce, buttered com. choice of fruit. Wednesday, May 6 Chili or chicken noodle soup, veg., stixs, butter sand., fruit. Thursday, May 7 West, Pizza, fruit, green beans McFall, Hamburger or cheeseburger, french fries, fruit, mixed veg. Friday, May 8 McFall. Pizza, green beans, fruit. West, Hamburger or french fries, fruit, mixed veg. Hot dog available every day, milk served at every meal. Thornapple Kellogg High School & Middle School Monday, May 4 Sloppy joe or cheeseburger, french fries, rosy applesauce, milk. Tuesday. May 5 Italian spaghetti, w/meal sauce, carrots, applesauce, milk. Wednesday, May 6 Hot beef sandwich, or ham burger on bun, stewed tomato, or peas, pineapple, milk Thursday, May 7 Pizza, baked beans or col­ eslaw. fruit cocktail, milk Friday, May 8 Grandparents Day, Mid­ dle Smoked turkey on bun w/wo cheese, potato chips, green beans, fruity jello, milk. Caledonia Elementary Lunch Menu Thursday, April 30 Potatoes/meat/gravy, mix­ ed veg , roll, jello, milk. Friday, May I Pizza, salad, fruit, milk, raisins Monday, May 4 Cheeseburger, chips, pickles, cherry cobbler, raisins, milk. Tuesday, May 5 Wafftes/syrup. sausage, ap­ plesauce. juice, milk. W ednesday, May 6 Lasagna, bread/butter, stuf­ fed celery, fruit, milk �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 30. 1987 / Page 3 Local police to introduce Community Child Watch by Kathleen J. Oresik A Community Child Watch slide presentation will be of­ fered to area adults by Mid dlevillc Police Chief Boyd Cam from 7 to 9 p m. on May 5 at McFall Elementary School at the request of the school’s Parent Supporting Children (PSC) organization The program will deal with how to improve observation skills and will include a ques­ tion and answer session. “It’s a very good program and there has been a need for it in Barry County for quite some time.” Cain said Parents will be instructed on how to become a part of a nctghborfxxxl watch They will be taught how to recognize and report crimes and to determine emergency situations, he said. They will be told how to look for anything out of or- dmary. such as outstanding features in identifying criminals or vehicles. Cain said. “Knowing how and what to report can save valuable time.” he said Cam said he prefers the community watch program to the Neighborhood Block Watch program in that par­ ticipants don’t have to commit themselves to designated watch days. In the block watch program one has to take the poster out of their window when they leave, he said, thus alerting a potential criminal of their absence. Cain said he feels the com­ munity watch program pro­ vides a better criminal deter­ ment since the signs remain in the windows at all times He said the schools’ bus drivers will also be instructed to point out the homes displaying the Community Child Watch Eye to the children on their route This will help prepare the children before the need arises, he said ’The posters in the win­ dows let the kids know which house to go to if they feel they may need help.” he said. Deputy Gordon Vansingle from the Kent County Shenfrs Department and Sgt. Jerry Smith from the Barry County Shemf s Department are also scheduled to help pre­ sent the program Cain said he is proud to be among the first in Barry County to get the program started and that he hoped there would be a g<xxi turn out for the presentation Those attending will receive window posters and an il­ lustrated and informative related handbook, he said. COMMUNITY CHILD (innii sin omnwwH ViKTCH Middleville Police Chief Boyd Coin soys parents will receive a poster and handbook like the ones pictured at the Community Child Watch presentation. TK School Family Day, May 5 The Thomapplc Kellogg Education Association and the Thornapple Kellogg Non Instruction Association will celebrate School Family Day on May 5 as part of a National Day of Recognition for public school teachers and school support personnel. The associations say that public education requires a importance to Michigan team effort between teachers Seniors. This year’s platform and the school support staff. addresses health, elder aid. They say this effort is ap­ nursing homes, mental health, preciated. and is necessary if government programs and the schools are continue to private insurance, housing maintain quality public and transportation. education. Tickets are available at This national observance is C.O.A office 120 N. co-sponsored by the National Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Education Association and the The bus will leave Hastings at Michigan Education Associa­ 7:15 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. tion to remind the community Call now for more informa­ of the importance of public tion. 948-4856. education and the classroom teachers and school support personnel, who make it work on a day-to-day basis. For this reason, the associa­ tions say they believe school family members (teachers and The Sunshine Club will schixil support staff) are some meet May 6 at 12:30 p.m. at of the most important people the home of Ann Base where three will be an election of in our society. They feel they are the ones officers. COA now taking reservations for “Senior Power Day” May 12 On Tuesday. May 12. over 6.(MM) seniors arc again ex­ pected to join forces at the lancing Civic Center for the 13 annual Senior Power Day. This year’s theme is “Aging America-It' * Everone’s Future". Senior Power Day begins early, with a public hearing on elder aid. housing, health care, transportation, and other senior issues beginning at 8:30 a m. Senior Power Day gives seniors a chance to ask questions about Senior Power Day. A public hearing will be held in Prudden Hall from 8:30 to 10 a m. A large number of key legislators, their staffs and members of the Commission on Services to the Aging will be on hand for questions and answers. Because time is limited, a strict three minute limit will be enforced for each speaker. Those not planning to speak should come and hear what other seniors from around the state have to say. Plan also to visit the Con­ sumer Fair on the lower level exhibition hall at the Civic Center, before the formal pro­ gram begins More and more businesses arc recognizing how important older customers are to them Many arc offering senior discounts. Others are offering special products and services. Com­ pany representatives will be on hand to offer a variety of products, innovations, demonstrations, samples and services. There will also be complimentary coffee and muffins. The formal program in the main auditorium begins at 10 a m. The Senior Power Day Platform consists of the planks, with each plank representing an issue of vital Calamity Jane On Stage (from Page n wi<k are "Secret Love" and “Black Hills of South Dakota." he says. “The neat thing about the show is the whole script is singable. Everyone will walk away whistling the music. The songs are very recognizable . ” Thatcher The production should last about two hours, he says. Piano accompaniments w ill be played by James Oliver and Patricia Thatcher. available for $3 by calling 795-7497 between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. daily or through cast members. Thornapple Kellogg | J Music Department ... presents ... ® y — Spring Band — EXTRAVAGANZA • Sunday, May 3 • 3 p.m. §HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM ' fy; High School Symphonic & Jazz Band and Eighth Grade Band ADMISSION - S2.00 B Proceeds to be used for the Marching Band trip to perform at Disney World. Sunshine Club to meet May 6 Mini recycling expo May 6 In celebration of Michigan Recycle Week (May 3-9), the West Michigan Environmen­ tal Action Council is hosting a "Mini Recycling Expo" to be held Wednesday evening. May 6 at the Multipurpose room of the Michigan Com­ munity Blood Center. 1036 Fuller Avenue. Grand Rapids The public is encouraged to attend and learn about ongo­ ing recycling programs in the west Michigan area from a panel of experts who have contributed to the sucess of local recycling efforts. Adopting the Recycle Week theme “Don't Throw Away A G*xxl Thing", the Expo will feature Karen Fenske of Lub­ ber’s Office Paper Recycling and Al Cockram of Processed Plastics to discuss their one of a kind recycling program. The Lubber’s recycling pro­ ject collects tons of office paper from businesses in Kent and Onawa Counties while Processed Plastics works to turn discarded milk jugs and detergent buttles tnto other plastic products - including boat docks and sea walls Additional Expo highlights include Stan Kiste of Recycl mg Unlimited i multi material recycling). Brian Vander Ark of Vans Recycling (corregated cardboard recycling), and a slide show about Michigan’s Used Motor Oil Recycling Program. The panelists will take ques lions from the audience and there will also be a wealth of recycling literature and materials available to the public. Why We Should Be Your Bank. Personal, Friendly Service Being a bonking professional takes more than being precise. It means being knowl edgeable, efficient, friendly and caring. It means putting the customer first. We're proud to say every one of our employees Is a true professional — a person dedi­ cated to you, our customer Our staff is trained to help you with the sim­ plest banking transactions, like depositing checks, to the more difficult task of putting together a total personal financial plan. We are the best at what we do — and we want to share our expertise with you. Each and every day we work with you, for you! We're everything you'd want In a bank. gaijafbtffi FDIC STATE BANK Of CALEDONIA Offices in Caledonia & Dutton 267 E. Main Street; 3205 68th St. S.E - CALEDONIA — Senior to compete in state auto mechanics competition Rob Hewlett, a senior at Thornapplc-Kellogg High School, won first place Friday in a Michigan Industrial Education Society auto mechanics competition. Hewlett will be able to go on and compete in Traverse City tomorrow. May I. for statewide honors. Regional competition was held at Harper Creek. TKHS student Scott A Jackson, a sophomore, placed ninth in the Harper Creek contest, and TKHS junior Ron Pelli placed fourth. “We deeply appreciate the support the people of the district have shown teachers and support staff.” states local Presidents James French and Sue Rounds “We intend to do our best each and every day of the year to show how much we care who allow us to develop and discover our potential. "Schools are more than bricks, books, and programs Schools are people, those to whom you have entrusted Your greatest treasurers, your children.” association members say. ! DUTTON Tele: 891-8113 Tele: 698-6337 Member FD I C �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I April 30. 1987 Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL We are glad that our Florida birds are coming home Loretta Clark spent the month of March with daughter Jan and Brandy at Flaglar Beach Loretta and Geo and Clarke and I had birthday dinner at Hope of Brethren Church Saturday evening They spon­ sored a program called the Adoption Cradle They have swiss steak and baked chicken supper each year I called Bemadine and she said.*' I am making a fresh rhubarb pie " Doesn’t that sound tarty? Saturday evening they had dinner at the LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Heritage House in Grand Rapids with Shirley and Bob Reaser from Hastings I was glad to see Bud in church Sunday We had a good attendance at Ladies Aid Thursday Why don't you join us sometime for potluck? The DeWinds* brother and wife from Illinois were guests with us. Wednesday the Senior Citizens took a trip to the Detroit Zoo. but it was cool and not a pretty tune of year as yet. We had fun though, as all Senior Citizens do. Thursday am we had breakfast with the Jim Spr­ ingers from Delton here at Haywards in the mall. Sunday we spent with Blanch and Ken Cisler and had dinner at the Sveden House. Antique Show set for May 7-9 C&D Promotion will be sponsoring an Antique Show at Kentwood Village Mall May 7-9. from 10 a m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday There will be over 20 anti­ que dealers participating. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN-CATHOLIC CHURCH Traditional Episcopal Service Using 1 928 Prayer Book McCann Road in Irving West Main Street, Middleville Father Walter L. Spillane Sunday Mass... 11:00a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.‘Caledonia, MI Sunday Morning Worship..................................... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School...................... ,.....................................9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship..................................... 11:00 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Vic Kaleta, Asst. Pastor MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning Worship 1100 a m Sunday School 9 45 a m Sunday Evening Worship 6 00pm All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor 795-3798 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Rev. Cary Wiley Rev. Robert Gerke 9:45 am. 1100am 9 30 am Rev. Cil Boersma 765-5316 Rev. Donald Heydens Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass......................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ............... 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.................................... 7:00 p.m. Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody... and lesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday E vemng Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study Rev. William Dobson, Pastor 9 30 a m 10 30 a m b 00 p m 7 00 p m 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School E vemng Worship Service 10 00 a m 1115 am b 00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry \Wlev Avenue CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School............ 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship............... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8669 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located tn Leighton Township Comer ot 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship i Interpreted for hearing impaired)............. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School................................................... 11:10am Sunday Evening Service................................... 7:00 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade)........... Wed., 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship. ...Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 1st Service 8:30 a.m • 2nd Service 11:00 a m. Church School 9r45 am. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 pm. PHONE 891-8119 Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen, Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education James Mooney of Freeport; two daughters. Major Denise M. Hamner of Germany, and Mrs. Peter (Laura) Otto of Hastings; four grandchildren; one sister; five brothers and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass was offered 9a.m. Sat., April 25 at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Cale­ donia. Rev. Father Donald Heydens officiated with burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Sunday Services.................................................... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School...................................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service..........................11:00 a m. Sunday Evening Service...................................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........................................... 6:45p.m. Phone Wayland 792-2889 Letha R. Mooney MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Letha R. Mooney, 58, of Middleville died Thursday April 23, 1987 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. She was born May 21,1928 in Montcalm County, the daughter of Raymond and Beulah (Martin) Johnston. She married Frank D. Mooney January 31, 1948. She was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church of Caledonia. Surviving are her husband. Frank; two sons, Michael Mooney of Key West, FL., and Barry Commission on Aging menu and coming events For further information call 948-2101 ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH OBITUARIES Wednesday. April 29 - Beef Stroganoff, green beans, peas and carrots, marg . wheat bread, citrus section. 2% milk. Thursday, April 34) - BBQ chicken, potato gems, cole slaw, baking powder biscuit, marg., fresh grapes. 2% milk. Friday. May I - Baked pork chops, baked potato, cheesy spinach, assorted roll. marg., pink applesauce. 2% milk Monday, May 4 - Hot roast beef sand., gravy, whipped potato, carrots, white bread, marg., ribbon salad dessert. 2% milk. Tuesday, May 5 - Southern fried chicken, green beans, tomato/cucumber salad, cor­ nbread. marg., banana. 2% milk. Events Wednesday, April 29 Hastings-Shopping/Sing along/Crafts. Woodland Cards/Games. Nashville— Quilting Thursday, April 34) HastingsShopping/Crafts/Bmgo. Nashville -Herb Roberts, Singer. Friday, May 1 - HastingsBlood Pressure. Popcorn. Woodland-Lansing Gilbert. Kettle Lake Carnival set The children, parents and staff of Kettle Lake School in­ vite the community to attend their annual Spring Carnival. The theme of this year's carnival is ' Dinosaur Days”. You can win a stuffed dinosaur at the Dinosaur Walk or a cake at the Cave Man Shuffle. Participants can dig for gold at the Fossil Dig or roll giant dice for prizes. Plan your dinner at Kettle Lake during carnival house at one of the fixxi booths on Fri­ day, May 8, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday. May 4 - Hastings Blood Pressure Faye Freeman. Singer Middleville Lansing Gilbert Tuesday. May 5 - Hastings Puzzles Nashville Puzzles. Meals arc available for those over bl) years ot age. and spouse even if under bO Suggested donation for Con gregratc meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites arc barrier free Call 948 485b before 3 p.m one day in advance for rcserva lions. Meals are served at Hastings 124) N Michigan Ave. Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday, and Friday Nashville Masonic Temple Monday. Tuesday. Wcdnes day. Thursday &. Friday Delton Faith United Methodist Church. Monday. Wednesday, and Thursday Middleville VFW Post, Monday. Wednesday. A Thursday. Woodland-Eagles Club Monday, Wednesday, &. Friday. Home Delivered Meals are available at Extra Cost. Special Notice Monday. May 4th, Faye Freeman will come to the Hastings Friendship Center to sing. The Ledges Livelies are coming to Middleville Friend ship Center on Monday, May 11 Make your reservations now’ May 12 is Senior Power Day in Lansing The bus will leave Hastings at 7:15 a m. ( all 948 4856 tor more information BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 Also Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1W Mile E of Whitneyille F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... If you would like your church’s Directory information listed call 795-3345 for more information. 795-9277 — MIDDLEVILLE — Insurance and Medicaid Accepted �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 30, 1987 / Page 5 Area girls win at dance competition — Area girls from the Caledonia Dance Center plac­ ed well in Showstopper, a regional dance competition held at the Kellogg Center in Battle Creek April 25 and 26. Katie Reinstra and Melanie Hanson took first place with a tap duet; Erin Thompson and Kim Soresi took first place with a jazz duet. Jennifer Wiseman and Sandy Pelton Winners of the jozz donee routine ore (first row from left) Kelli Piott, Collette Eckelkamp. Kristin Connelly, Cori Corrigan (Middleville), Kelly Audy (Caledonia), (bock row from left) Wendy Neeson (Middleville). Amy Cravero (Middleville), Erin Merritt, and Caro Erroir (Middleville). Winners of the wooden shoe tap routine are (front row from left) Kristin Con­ nelly, Cara Errair, Kelli Piatt, Amy Cravero, (back row from left) Collette Eckelkamp, Kelly Audy and Cari Corrigan. State Police spring auction set for May 7 The auctioneer’s chant will ring out once again at the Michigan State Police annual spring auction. Thursday. May 7. This year's sale will be held at the Lansing Artillery Train­ ing Center (following known as the Marshall Street Ar­ mory) located between Michigan Avenue and Saginaw Street in Lansing. The sale begins at 9:00 a m. and will continue until the last of 527 lots is sold. Bidders will find everything they need to enjoy the summer from bicycles to life vests. Among items to be auctioned are a canoe, several coolers and tackle boxes, water skis, sporting equipotent, car stereo radios, riding mower, ham­ mock. and a plastic snowman. MIDDLEVILLE A large assortment of col­ lectible silver coins and cur­ rency will be offered along with numerous TV sets, wat­ ches and other jewelry. All items are sold “as is” and can be paid for by cash or check. Check writers must have a valid Michigan driver's license for identification. Items being offered are either lost or recovered pro­ perty from stale parks and beaches and personal effects of people who have died in state institutions and left no heirs. Profits from the sale are turned over to the state treasury. took first place with a tap duet; Kelly Sudy took second place for her tap solo; and Collette Eckelkamp took fourth place for a tap solo. This is the second year the school has entered the competition. The girls performed a wooden shoe tap routine and a jazz dance to "My Future s So Bright. I Gotta wear Shades." The Caledonia Dance Center received second and fifth place Best of Show Show stopper awards. All first and second place winners earned the right to compete on a national level at Myrtle Beach or Kansas City this July The girls will be holding a flower sale across from the United States Post Office in Middleville on May 7. 8 and 9 to help raise money for their trips. Once morels have been harvested, they should be pro­ cessed as soon as possible, by freezing, drying, canning or cooking. No wild mushrooms, even morels, should be eaten raw. reports AAA Michigan. Cooked morels make a tasty addition to almost any dish meat loaf, spaghetti sauce, poultry, stuffing, scrambled eggs, quiche, soups and salads. Freezing is the easiest way to preserve morels. Air drying often leaves the mushrooms susceptable to dust or insects and canning requires special equipment and proper timing. To freeze morels, cut them in half lengthwise and rinse. Cook the morels until covered in their own juices. Air cool or set pan in cold water. Pack the mushrooms with their juice in containers, leaving about one-half inch of space on top. Seal and freeze. When using frozen morels in cooking, add them directly to the dish without thawing. They tend to get rubbery, although the texture does not affect the taste. Following are recipes from "The Curious Morel” by Larry Lonik. BASIC BACON & MORELS Use any amount of morels and one-fourth as much bacon. Cut bacon into small pieces. Fry until done, but leave in pan. Do not drain grease. Add clean, split morels. Liquid will become soupy. Cook until grease clarifies. Mixture will make slight popping noise. Drain. Eat or use in other recipes. Drug Charges, continued from p. 1 license was suspended and he was charged Si00 for fines and costs with three days in jail, with one day credit, and one sear s probation. On the charges of fleeing and eluding he was charged $150 in fines and costs with three days in jail, one day credit, and one year's suspension Middles die Police had stop­ ped the tno in Middleville for a speeding violation. Because they suspected the occupants were in possession of open in­ toxicants. they searched the car and confiscated 12 to 15 grams of cocaine and a Mr. and Mrs. George Teater are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Renae Irene, to David Robert Ahrens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Ahrens. Renae is a 1984 graduate ot* Thornapple-Kellogg High School, and is Office Manager of State Farm In­ surance in East Grand Rapids David is a 1980 graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School, and is a Millwright for Local Union 2252 in Grand Rapids A wedding date is set for September 26. Morels make many meals memorable CLEAN-UP WEEK In order to try and make Clean-up Week as orderly as possible and insure each citizen has the oppor­ tunity to discard their unwanted trash, we are go­ ing to ask the schedule and rules stated below be adhered to Once an area or street has been pick­ ed up the Village workers will not return as it takes one full week to get through the Village We would ask for your help and understanding with these special requests to make this a successful Clean up Week. 1. May 4th-5th pick-up will be from East Village Limits to M-37 2. May 6th-7th pick-up will be from M-37 to Stadium Drive. 3. May 7th-8th pick-up will be from Stadium to West Village Limits. 1. Curb side pick-up only 2. Absolutely no garbage picked up. 3. Separate trash into 3 piles ■ brush, metal, trash ENGAGEMENTS Teater- Ahrens sizeable amount of crack, Cain said. Cain said his department may be able to keep the $3,698 in cash and the sub­ jects' Thunderbird car that they impounded during the February incident He said that if the judge doesn't order the return of the money and vehicle, his department will use the money for drug enforcement or train­ ing and the vehicle as an undercover car for drug en­ forcement Or. he said, the vehicle may be sold at auction and the proceeds used for drug enforcement MOREL Bl TI ER Makes about H pound MOREL SAUCE FOR PASTA Makes 2-3 sen ings *6 lb. morels, sliced 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 small onion or shallot. chopped 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons olive oil I bunch parsley, chopped salt, pepper ctxiked pasta for 2-3 1 large clove garlic. chopped Sprinkle morels with lemon juice. Cook onion or shallot and garlic gently in butter and oil until they soften, without browning. Add morels and parsley, raising the heat slightly, and cook 10 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over cook­ ed pasta. % lb fresh morels 2 tablespiMins butter I teaspoon chives % lb. butter at room temperature Finely chop morels by hand or in fixxl processor. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet Add morels and saute for 5 minutes. Cool thoroughly. Whip butter until Huffy Blend in ccxilcd morels and chives. Use as spread or add to cooked vegetables or baked potatites Keeps well in refrigerator for a week in tightly covered container Over 50 million parents were inspired by Focus on the Family. Now, Dr. James and Shirley have taken the <1 next dramatic step. Introducing a powerful nix-part film wrirx that will move you to artion. 94ome uiiHtJ rum ismw M£O TX WM Strengthen your family ... Hl of 6 -“POWER IN PARENTING: THE YOUNG CHILD” Sunday Evening • May 3 • 6:30 p.m. Film SPECIAL FILM SERIES FOR CHILDREN K-6 GRADE Leighton United Methodist Church 4180 2nd Street/Corner of 142nd Avenue Outside Caledonia — Phone 891-8028 NURSERT ALSO PROVIDED / FREE W/LL OFFERING �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 30. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST I’m sure you have heard the saying. “Never do tixias what you can do tomorrow “I sure have gotten into this habit lately Last Monday a pail of smelt was given to us so I spent a couple of hours cleaning Tish. Thanks Hap Sch. they were good Tuesday evening Caledonia Elementary s fourth and fifth graders put on “The Trial of Alice in WonderlandStar­ ing Heather Pelletier as Alice. Stephen Young as the White Rabbit. Adam Gall as The Cheshire Cal. Todd Hock as The Caterpillar. Elisha Bravata as the Queen of Hearts. Jon Dambly as the King of Hearts. Chris Smith as the Mad Hatter. Pania Hackney as the Brad Hannon as Tweedie Dum. Nicole Nicholas as the Dixirmousc. Crystal Lanser as a rose. Denise Mercado as Iris. Heather Dodge as Balsy. Karnc Pitt as Dandy Lion (grrrr). Emily Cheney as Tulip. Stacy Dever and Sara Robertson as Rosebuds. Patty Christopher as a Dido. Holly Debne as Owl. Mend) Korf as Parrot. Kan Bustraan as Toucan, and Angie Stack. Erin McCon non. Dustin Ruth. Jason Vantil and Brian Carter as The Jack Of Hearts The rest of the students were dressed as the deck of cards They did a very good job singing 14. songs and dancing. This house will be singing a couple of the songs for quite awhile Tuesday evening Shirley and Richard Soest called on — BINCO — Caledonia American Legion 9548. M-37 Thursday, 6.30 p.m. Mr and Mrs Art Soest and helped him celebrate his birthday Pamela Lea Martin was bom to LaVonda and Mike Martin of Alto on Easter mor­ ning Congratulations Thursday morning the fifth grade class from Caledonia Elementary schools enjoyed a bus ride to Lansing where they visited Impression 5. toured the capital, and ate at Mason Cafeteria By the com­ ments I’ve heard they all en­ joyed themselves Thursday was Arbor Day and almost all of the students at Caledonia Elementary School were given pine trees to take home and plant The fifth grade brought theirs home Friday We still have one to plant Friday evening Debbie and Shirley Soest tixik their dad out for super in honor of his birthday Mr and Mrs. Art Soest also called on the Richard Soest family. Thursday evening the Homemakers met at the home of Eva Engles with a goixJ group present They saw pic­ tures from The Red Bird Mission Saturday aftcrmxm I visited Evelyn Jansma at the north end of Grand Rapids This was a meeting of Kent Coun ties Worthy Matrons and Associate Matrons where we pooled information on up coming dates. Hopefully there won’t be too many special meetings on the same day. I learned a lot that afternoon and hopefully will be able to use some ideas in the future. The Soest family spent Sun­ day at Gun Lake. We did a lit­ tle fishing and I read part of a book. It was nice being together doing what we do best Nothing! We saw a lot of turtles, some nice size fish and ducks. Mr and Mrs Hugh Kegerreis called on Mrs Wilma Jahnke Saturday afternoon. Sunday they enjoyed a ride to Gull Lake and the bird sanctuary. The Hunger Walk is held on May 2. this Saturday, at Grand Rapids This year will mark the 10th Annual Hunger Walk in Grand Rapids It is sponsored by Plant Hojk and the hunger program of the Grand Rapids Area Center for Ecumenism (GRACE). One can participate in many ways. The two most popular ways are to walk or contribute The walkers (Hugh Kegerreis. John DeVries. Sandy Robert­ s'. Dana Maynard. Debra Soest, and myself, to name a few) collect pledges before the walk After the walk the money is collected and turned over to GRACE Plant Hope. Plan now for Vacation Bible School. Caledonia United Methodist Church will be holding the school during the last week of June. Leslie Wessman is home recovering from her recent surgery . Keep smiling Leslie. Harry Stafford had surgery last week. I hope to see him up and about soon. The Greater Caledonia Area Senior Citizens and a few others from Grand Rapids traveled by bus to the Detroit Zoo last Wednesday They say they enjoyed a walk through the zoo At least it didn’t ram The weather was perfect for the walk Have you noticed the con­ struction work that has started on the corner of Main and Church streets? That's where the Michigan Bell Telephone Company is building it's new central office. When this pro­ ject is complete, we’ll be able to have touch tone dialing. Four candidates are vying for two positions on Caledonia’s school board. They are Arlene Hodgkinson, John Finkbeiner. Sharon Oatley and Michael Gall. Election will be held on June 8. David Stauffer took Ralph Langkamp to Metropolitan Hospital. He appeared to be having a case of the flu. He has emphasema he wasn’t breathing well due to chest Better Sleep Month Quality Twin Mattresses $99 5 672-5115 or 672-7913 Old U.S. 131 4 124th Ave. Hours: M-Th-F 9 8 T 4 W 9 6 Sat 9 5 BLANCO FURNITURE shdbyvilk. ni Guitarist will perform Sunday It is said that a man's gift will make room for him It was not long before Mike Deasy found this to be true in his life. Bom and raised in Southern California. Deasy’s ex­ cellence on the guitar soon made him one of the highest paid studio musicians in Los Angeles His guitar word can be heard on the albums of such artists as Elvis Presley. The Beach Boys. Barbara Mike Deasy Stnesand. Brothers. and the Everly Deasy will perform at New Christian Fellowship (West Elementary School in Mid­ dleville on Sunday. May IO at 6 p.m in spite of Deasy’s apparent success, he found himself dissatisfied, trying everything from Eastern philosophy to drugs to fill his emptiness He found an end to his searching, w hen he found Jesus Christ at a Billy Graham crusade Now working with Chris tian artists like Keith Green. Phf Driscoll. The 2nd Chapter of Acts an*.! Andrac Crouch. Deasy is using his talents to spread the news of Christ to the world Deasy’s work as a record producer includes the children's album. “Bullfrogs ami Butterflies”, which has sold over 500.000 copies in the U.S. Bullfrogs ami But tertlies" is one of only four Christian records to ever win gold record status. Presently. Deasy is travel! ing around the nation with wife. Kathie. and daughter. Molly. ministering through their dynamic songs ami teaching Come be part of this ministry. A free offering will be taken Night of Musical Praise at Peace Reformed Church May 2 and 3 A “Night of Musical Praise” will be presented by the music department of Peace Reformed Church on Satur­ day. May 2. at 7:30 p.m. and congestion. He came home the next morning exhausted. Miss Kim DeLenso has returned home from Califor­ nia where she visited relatives. She arrived in time to attend the birthday gettogether of friends to celebrate Tom Gehl’s 20th birthday. Mrs. Betty Bonfetto of In­ diana has been hospitalized She is Gilbert Rich’s sister. I hope she is better Lucas Fleischman spent the night last Friday with grandpa and grandma Gehl and Uncle Jim. Mrs. Cory (Lillian) VerMieras was taken to Butter­ worth Hospital with sugar problems. Our best wishes to her. Mrs Letha Mooney passed away last week. Services were held at Holy Family Catholic Church. Our condolances to her family. The David Fleischmann family and Ralph Thelma and Jim Gehl had dinner Saturday night at Ponderosa. The Fred Wheelers were there also. Is anyone in need of a new picnic table? I understand Dan Cook, in residence at Holy Family Rectory and Father Don Heyden are building and selling them Call the office 891-8259 The Gehls attended the A.L.S. support group (“Lou Gehng Disease”) in Grand Rapids Sunday at the Evangelical Church. An A.L.S exercise therapist, and a very vivacious young lady from the National Organiza­ tion Citizens Against Crime were the guest speakers The educational program was presented to various organizations Congratulations to Keith and Cindy W'eber who will celebrate 15 years of marriage on April 29 on Sunday. May 3, at 6 p.m in the church sanctuary. Participating in the program will be the Senior Choir, Men's Chorus and Women's Chorus under the direction of Mary Weaver and accom­ panied by Betty Near; LOVE­ LIGHT (high schixil choir) and the Children’s Choir directed by Sheryl Baar; and the Brass Ensemble conducted by Chris and Lynnette Wingeier. There will also be vocal and instrumental solos included in the musical program of priase. along with a short message b\ Pastor Wayne Kiel The evening will conclude with the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” presented by all of the groups The public is invited to at tend the “Night ot Musical Praise” which will be held at Peace Reformed Church, M-37 and Parmalee Road. Middleville A nursery will be provided. For further information call the church office. 891-8119. Hale is elected as Farm Credit director the Federal Land Bank Association’s board. Directors of the FLBA and Production Credit Association (PCA) verve three year terms PCA and FLBA comprise Farm Credit Services ot West Michigan which provide credit and financial services for 6.000 member borrowers in 20 western Michigan counties. Jerry Hole Jerry Hale of Lowell was (Mie of four tren elected to the Board of Directors of Farm Credit it services of West Michigan Hale was elected to Jerry Hale has a dairy and crop farming operation near Lowell He farms 1.250 acres, has been in business 24 years, is currently an FLBA director and a member of the planning committee. He is also a district delegate for the Michigan Milk Producers Association, a township trustee and a Lowell Rotary Club member He has been a n«embcr of FLBA for ten years and a member of PCA for 20 years. For local news of Middleville and Caledonia Subscribe today! 795-3345 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I April 30, 1987 I Page 7 71 graduate from T-K Kiddie Kampus Pomp and circumstance was never as cute as Friday night's graduation ceremonies at Thornapple-Kcllogg High School. Seventy-one pre-schoolers were graduated from the TK Kiddie Campus This is the fourth year for the Kiddie Campus, and parents, relatives and friends turned out some 300 strong to watch as the children marched proudly up to teacher Sallie Wicnnga tn receive their cardboard diplomas. The diplomas were a special new treat this year. Wicnnga said. Color pictures of each student and the student's class were placed inside a card­ board folder. The diploma said "we recognize that this child is capable, worthy and precious and ready for more love, learning and growth." Pictures were taken by one of the student s mothers. Lynn Weaver (children paid a minimum charge for the photographs when they were taken). Other mothers fashioned cardboard caps with yam tassels, and the auditorium stage was decorated by an area resident. Vicki Rick. Every child also received a balloon and refreshments, in­ cluding graduation cake, were served after the ceremony Eoch of four classes sang a finger song prior to receiving their diplomas. The school provided a graduation coke and coffee, milk and punch, and parents supplied other dessert treats. LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION School Election Teacher’s aide Barb Bender presents a balloon to Tara Brown. Student aide Kel­ ly Beuchel (right) also helped out during the ceremonies. Students to explore Washington close-up Seventeen Grand Rapids area high schools will have 172 rcpresentatises here May 10-23 to learn firsthand how their government operates. Caledonia and Thomapple Kellogg Schools will be par­ ticipating in the Close Up Foundation government studies program for high school students Students participating in the program from Thomapple Kellogg Schools are Melissa Rounds. Deb Hooper. Laura Eaglen. Michelle Errair. Kathy Blain. Ken Williamson. Bruce Swanson. Joyce Bussema and Lisa Wolverton. High school math teacher William South worth is spon­ soring the group. The Caledonia students are Tracey Hart. Kathie Kuhn. Mark Pierce. Tamnue Racz. Dave Temen. Julie Vobma and Jenny Joyce. Marv Folkert. the school's social studies teacher, is the group’s sponsor Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Cure • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 During their week in Washington, they will attend seminars with members of Congress, journalists, lob­ byists. government officials and political figures to learn more about the governmental process Time will also be allowed to tour Washington, to visit local universities and for cultural activities. The Close Up Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that provides firsthand opportunities to learn about the democratic process and the role of the individual The Foundation began its work in 1971 and has graduated nearly 200.000 participants since chai time Many of the students' trips to Washington are sponsored by RJR Nabtsco. Inc., the largest pm ate vomnbutor to the Close Up Foundation, and by a number of individuals and Grand Rapids businesses w hKh support the prog ram The students will arrive in Washington on Sunday and return home on Saturday. NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL BARRY, ALLEGAN, KENT AND IONIA COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the Annual School Election of the School District will be held on Monday, June 8, 1987. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS, IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 8, 1987, IS MONDAY, MAY 11, 1987. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK, P.M., ON MONDAY, MAY 11, 1987, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks’ offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. JOHN MILLER, JR. Secretary, Board of Education �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 30. 1987 Safetyville arrives in Middleville by Kathleen J. (Jresik Sgt Brent Woodard of Huron County, near the tip of Michigan's thumb, hopes youngsters will better remember the importance of proper safety practices after touring Safetyville He brought Safetyville. an electronic mock town com­ plete with traffic lights, sidewalks, railroad crossings, a sheriffs department. Of­ ficer Bob. a school, park, and neighborhood homes and shops, to the McFall Elemen­ tary students Tuesday kindergarten through se­ cond grade students were taught about street and railroad crossings, pedestrian, fire and bus safety as well as why they shouldn't talk to strangers After a brief introduction, first graders recited the following safety poem before participating in the safety program H? use our eves to look. Hr use our ears to listen. And then we use our feet to walk across the street. Individual groups of children took turns practicing safety procedures. One group acted as walkers, another as drivers, and some children wore orange belts to take on the role of safety patrol helpers Children were assisted by Here..first grade teacher Margie Slocum pretends to be blind as Sgt. Woodard reminds her students to step aside when they see somone using a white cane. Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cain cautions children about a stronger s house and tells them that two parked cars are like a sleeping lion: "never walk between them." Sgt. Woodard's hands-on method of teaching safety captivates the children's attention. Sgt. Woodord tells the children to always walk at least "six giant steps'* in front of a bus as they learn about bus safety. Woodard, members of the Parents Supporting Children organization. Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cain and Officer Andy Frantz, and Sgt. Jerry Smith from the Barry County Sheriff s Department. The officers instructed the children how to look both ways before crossing, heed traffic lights, recognize a stranger’s house and a safe house displaying a neighborhood watch sign. First graders partice safety in Safetyville a small town that was set up in the Middle School gym They also were told that the police are there to help them. But Woodard reminded the children to remember and practice what they learned. "A policeman won’t always be on the corner to help you,’* he said. Children were also in­ structed to step aside for anyone using a white cane Continued on next page Sgt Jerry Smith from the Borry County Sheriff's Department instructs the children on pedestrian safe­ ty and tells them to look both ways while crossing at on intersection even if the traffic light is green �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 30. 1987 / Page 9 Scots topple Lee, Kelloggsville in boys track Thc Caledonia track team ran past the short-handed Lee Rebels 130-7. This victory improved the Scots season record to 6 victories and 0 losses As the score indicates the Scots completely dominated the meet while cap­ turing all 3 places in all the running races. Top performaces were turned in by Donn Bonzheim 11.5 in the 100 Safetyville, continued from page 8 Relay (the final events) to slip with a time of 11:12.2 and the meter dash. Dave Smith 800 Relay. Caledonia (Bon­ bv the Caledonia Fighting 3200 meter relay team of John 4 418 in the 1600 meter run. zheim. kietzman. Shane. Scots. Going into the final Barstis. Ed Fowler. Dave and Matt Kietzman 42.9 in the Naughton) 1:41.7. 1600 Run. Smith and Jeff Pierce running event the score was Unity Smith C 54.9. 800 Run. 300 meter low hurdles their best time of the season to Barstis - C 2.09.7. 200 Christian 79 and Caledonia First place meet results: 76 The final meet score was edge Unity Christian at Shot Put. Mulder - C - Dash. Bonzheim - C - 24.3. Unity Christian 91. Caledonia 8:30.1. The Scots, however, 41'11* ", High Jump. 3200 Run. Cherpes - C 80. Ionia 58. Hudsonville 41. captured 7 of the 13 second 10:47.2. 1600 Relay. Kazemier - C - 6'2”. Long Calvin Christian 36. Wayland places to remain competitive Caledonia (Pederson. Pierce. Jump. Hooten - C - 17'7(4 28. Hamilton 2. and Kellog­ throughout the duy Discus. Mulder - C - 119 7 . Smith. Keating). Meet results: For the fourth time in five gsville 0. Pole Vault. Hooton C The Fighting Scots captured 32OOM Relay. Caledonia. 12'0". 3200 Relay. Caledonia years the Caledonia Relays only two first places with the 8:30 I. 32OOM Relay. (Barstis. Fowler. Pierce. went down to the final event distance rpedley team of Ed Caledonia. 46.4. 4 OOM Smith) 9:21.1. High Hurdles. to determine the champion­ Relax. Wayland. Caledonia. Fowler. Mike Nickels. Dave 5 Prins - C - 17.0. 100 Dash. ship. The Crusaders of Unity Smith, and Jeff Pierce winn­ 2nd 46.4. I600M Relay. Uni Bonzheim C - 11.5. 800 Christian ran a record-setting ty. Caledonia. 4th. 3:29.6 time of 3:29.6 in the I600M ing a very competitive race Relay. Caledonia (Bonzheim. Kietzman. Shane. Raab) 1:37.0. 1600 Run. Smith - C4:41 8. 400 Relay. Caledonia (Bonzheim. Kietzman. Shane. Raab) 1:37.0. 1600 Run. Smith C-4 4| 8. 400 Relay. Citing a desire to move on Caledonia (Bonzheim. Kietz­ to something new. longtime man. Shane. Naughton) 47.2. Middleville basketball Coach 400 Dash. Pederson - C - Skip Pranger has resigned his “1’11 tell you, the program is in excellent 55 4. 800 Run. Barstis - C - varsity post after 10 years. shape. We have a good nucleus coming 2:09.8. Low Hurdles. Kietz­ Pranger. who guided Mid­ man C - 42.9. 200 Dash. dleville to an 18-3 mark and back on varsity. They're all good Bonzheim - C - 24.1. 3200 O-K Blue co-championship players and good kids.'' a < Run. Curtis - C - 10:30.5. this winter, said the choice to - Coach Skip Pranger ' * 1600 Relay. Caledonia leave wasn’t a snap decision. (Pederson. Nickels. Smith. “It’s something I have been Keating) 3:45.9 in excellent shape doing for 17 years at one reasons, but that's not it. I just The fighting Scot track team level," he said. "In most want to sit back and watch ”1'11 tell you. the program opened the 1987 O.K. Blue cases like this you hear that things." is in excellent shape." he dual meet season with a one­ family concerns come first, said "We have a good Pranger. 38. came to Mid sided victory over the Rockets but my family has always dleville in 1974 after four nucleus coming back on varsi­ of Kelloggsville 120-17. ty. ihey're all good players been there. The kids have years at Cass City He has Kelloggsville's hurdles. Jeff gone to camp with me and my coached at all three football and gcxxl kids Baily. had an excellent day as wife is a basketball fanatic The jayvee team went levels and two years of he won 15 of the Rocket's 17 20-0. the freshmen were 16 3. "I just want to do other baseball. Pranger spent two points. Leading Caledonia things — that's about it. I've years as Middleville's junior the eighth grade team 7-5 and point production were Donn been __ _______ *___________ the seventh graders won the looking at this for a cou- varsity basketball coach, mov­ Bonzheim 12’6. Kory Keating pje of years." league tournament." ing up to varsity in 1976. 9*4. Craig Mulder 8. Todd Middleville Athletic Direc Pranger. who is also Mid­ Pranger guided Trojan var Hooton and Dave Smith IVi. dleville's dean of students and sity teams to a 144 96 record tor Ray Page said the school First place results: has already started the search holds a bachelors degree in including three outright or tied Shot Put Keating - C - 42’0". administration, said he’ll en­ OK Blue titles. His 1982-83 for a replacement High Jump. Kazemicr - C - joy “sitting back and wat­ team made it to the state semi­ “I feel he did an excellent 6'2". Discus. Mulder - C ching” his three children and finals before bowing out to job, the program is in great 119’1", Pole Vault. Hooton shape. We wanted him to stay eventual state champ their activities. C 11’0", 3200 Relays. “I'm running into myself Kalamazoo Christian in dou­ on and lake advantage of Caledonia (Barstis. Fowler, trying to get to places," he ble overtime. that," said Page “With great Smith, Pierce) 9:12.3, 100 reluctance we accept his said. "Again, the common Pranger said he is proud to Dash. Bonzheim - C - 12.0, resignation." thing is to say its for family leave the basketball program Pranger resigns coaching post Sgt. Woodord remind* this first grader to always walk between the white lines when crossing a street as she prepores to walk home after leaving Safetyville School. while they are cither walking or riding a bicycle on the sidewalks Finlly. the children took part in a re enactment of boar ding and exiting a school bus. They were taught to never try to retrieve an object from under the bus. to remain seated and to stand a safe distance from the road while waiting for the bus. "Always cross at a distance of ‘six giant steps’ in front of the bus. If you can see the bus driver’s eyes, then the bus driver can see you.” Wtxxiard said Woodard said he and his wife Penny built Safetyville in the basement of their home in 1980 “We went into the base­ ment and began building the town without any particular plan in mind." he said. Construction of the town cost $6,000 and took 822 hours of construction time, he said. Today it would cost ap­ proximately $10,000 to build, he said. Woodard said he wanted to build the town because he felt children would retain what they learned from a hands-on experience He said that he found it was hard to keep a youngster's at­ tention during classroom presentations. Woodard said that he has taught 12.000 students in kindergarten and first grade tn Huron County since he began touring with his town in 1980. He said teachers are amazed at how well the young ^students behave and pay attention. “They seem to retain what they are taught after touring Safetyville,” he said, adding that youngsters in Huron County are exposed to the program in kindergarten and first grades Woodard's visit to McFall Elementary was made at the request of the school’s Parent Supporting Children (PSC) organization This was Woodard s first visit to Barry County He said the PSC invited the area law enforcement agencies in hopes of initiating a Safetyville in the county Woodard said he received a $4,700 grant toward his pro­ ject from the Office of Highway Safety Planning in Lansing. The balance, he said, was funded by county tax dollars. The landscaping trees and tractors were donated by private businesses. His brother-in-law Robert Gregg, a high school govern­ The Caledonia Girls Varsity ment teacher, painted the Track Team kept their dual town’s building-front facades meet record unblemished this to detail, depicting the slant of week with a 123-4 win over the sun’s rays. A toothpick Kelloggsville and a 110-18 was used to paint the total over the Lee Rebels. The chainlinks on the swings pic­ two wins makes the girl’s tured in the park. season record 6-0 and 2-0 in Woodard said that his pro­ the OK Blue Conference. ject was selected by high rank­ This week, the ladies hit the ing government officials to road with dual meets at represent the United States of Hamilton on Monday, then America as the country 's best travel to Godwin on Wednes­ safely program for children at day. On Saturday the team a national convention held at will attend the always com­ Northwest University in petitive and enjoyable Green­ Evanston. III. ville Relays for a final tune up “1 was notified just (he for their May 4 showdown other day that officials from with Middleville Giris Track Cairo. Egypt, who attended Team, which should be for the the convention to study traffic Conference Dual Meet laws and safety, are now Championship building their own project pat­ Kelloggsville Meet Results: terned after Safetyville.” he Shot Put. Amy Stoffers - C said. 33'9*6". Discus Amy Staf­ Woodard said that fers -C - 90'10”. High Jump. Safetyville will be loured by Sally Clark C-4 10". Long 250.000 guests at the National Jump. Delee Raab - C Sheriff's Convention to be 14 7". 32OOM Relay held in Grand Rapids June Caledonia (Frantti. Dambly. 21-24 at the Amway Grand Ruehs. Walmai 11:22.3. Plaza 100M Hurdles. Sally - C McFall students were sent 190. 100M Dash. Deb home w ith a Safety stile color­ Schumacher - C - 13.9. 800M ing bond to remind them erf Relax. Sarah Ashbaugh - C their visit to Safetyville 5:56.5, 400M Relay. Woodard said he hopes Caledonia (Raab Brodock. parents will help their child Lynn. Andrusiak) 56.9. 400M identify and color the safety Dash. Deb Schumacher - C signs and subjects in the book 1051. BOOM Run. Carla It helps insure that our Franni C - 2:38.1. 300M children learn the fundamental Hurdles. Salls Clark - C rules of traffic and pedestrian 54 0. 200M Dash, Deb safety early, he said Schumacher - C - 28.5. 3 ZOOM Run. Becks Stauffer C 13:23.9. 1600M Relay. Caledonia (Warner. Colburn. Caledonia girls remain undefeated Schumacher Clark) 4:35.5. Lee Meet Results: Shot Put. Amy Stoffers - C 34’10*6”. Discus. Amy Stof­ fers - C - 92’8”, High Jump. Sally Clark - C - 5’0". Long Jump, Judy Brodock - C 13’11*6”, 3200M Relay Caledonia (Schumacher, Hill. Stauffer. Ashbaugh) 10:42.5, 100M Hurdles. Sally Clark C 17.6, 800M Relay, Caledonia (Rabb, Brodock. Lynn. Andrusiak) 56.8. 400M Dash. Deb Schumacher 1:06.8. 800M Run. Beck Stauffer - C - 2:40.6. 300M Hurdles. Sally Clark C 52.2. 32OOM Run. Sarah Ashbaugh - C - 12:41.0. 1600M Relay. Caledonia (Colburn. Warner, Dambly, Clark) 4:36.6. The 1987 Caledonia Relays were held on a beautiful sunny day last Saturday. The Caledonia ladies finished se­ cond in a very competitive meet that went down to the last event. Caledonia was leading by three points and needed a first in the I600M Relay to win The Fighting Scots finished second to the Crusaders from Unity Chris­ tian, who ran a 4:12.7 which was a new Caledonia Relay Meet record. Final score of the meet was: Unity Christian 71, Caledonia 70. Calvin Christian 62, Wayland 44, Hudsonville 34, Ionia 33, Hamilton 4, Kellog gsville 0. Results: 6400M Relay, Caledonia (Becky Stauffer, Jennie Dambly. ('aria Frantti, Sarah Ashbaugh (New School Record) 23:28.3, Discus Relay, Caledonia (Amy Slot fers, Jill Zandbcrgen) 190’3" (New School Record), Distance Medley. Caledonia (Carrie Hill, Linda Warner, Sarah Asbaugh, Carla Frantti) 13:50.1, 32OOM Relay. Caledonia (Becky Stauffers, Jennie Dambly, Deb Schumacher, Sarah Ashbaugh) 10:38.8 Trojans split two O-K Blue baseball games Middleville's basebail team split its games last week, beating Byron Center 6-1 but losingto Hamilton 9-6. Against Byron Center, the Trojans scored three runs in the first on rbi singles by Mark Verlinde and B J. Furrow Middleville strung together four singles m the sixth for two more runs Mark Verlinde finished with three hits while Kurt Henry. Brian Verlinde, and Randy Stickney had two Fur- row drove in three runs. Furrow was the winner, go­ ing four innings and giving up one walk while striking out 8 “We played a very gixxl game.” said Middleville coach Benue Weller. “We had 14 hits, played gixxl defense and B J was unhit­ table. If we continue to play like we played in this game we will be tough to beat.’’ Middleville, however, didn’t play as well in the next game against Hamilton. The Trojans did jump off to a 4-1 lead after two innings, but the Hawkeyes scored four in the third and five in the fifth. Mark Verlinde had an rbi double in the first while Stickney drove in the other run with a single In the second inning, Scott Olthousc and Furrow drove in runs with singles. Furrow and Doug Fox each had two hits for the Trojans. Stickney was the loser, go­ ing six and a third innings and giving up all 9 runs. �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 30. 1967 Trojan netters notch three wins The Trojan tennis team won three matches last week in­ cluding two league wins, a non-league win over Hastings. The Hamilton match was a big win for Middleville. Dan DeMorrow won the only singles match to help clinch the win for our team Dan defeated one of the best singles players in the area by defeating Hamiltons Matt Tanis in three sets Both Matt and Dan played an excellent match to give fans a great afternoon of tennis. In the Hastings match Tro­ jan doubles teams again dominated and closed out the week undefeated. Dan DeMorrow and Dave Elies again won singles matches to clinch the win for the Trojans “We are in good shape with our doubles teams at this point in the season All three teams have played very well and continue to improve.” said coach Larry Seger “We arc making gains in the singles department which will improve our chances to a successful season." Dan DeMorrow has played excellent tennis all season. Jeff Kuehn has worked very hard and continues to im­ prove. Dave Elies is a key in the singles lineup Dave has been making good progress since the beginning of the season Steve Egieston is still Physicals set at Caledonia Sports physicals for next year have been arranged ac­ cording to the following schedule: Wednesday. June IO. II a m. high schoolers; 12:30 p m. junior highers; and 1:30 p.m. sixth graders at the high school gym locker rooms. Cost is $5 cash. Students must bring the front side of their physical cards filled out completely, this includes insurance infix mation and parents signature. Freestyle wrestlers place at finals Two Middleville wrestlers placed al the State Freestyle Wrestling Tournament held April 24 and 25 at Ford Fieldhouse in Grand Rapids. Friday night Joel Appel was able to capture the third place medal in the 9 A IO division at IIO lbs On Saturday. Dave Lehman placed 4th at 135 lbs. in the 13 & 14 year old division Both are now eligible to wrestle in the Northeast Regional Championships held May 15-17 in Bloomsburg. PA TK blasts Hamilton in track 108-20 Martha Funk and Trena Yonkers each won a pair of individual events to lead Mid­ dleville to an easy 108-20. Funk won the long jump (13-8'Zi) and the 100 hurdles (18.1) while Yonkers cap­ tured the 440 (1:06.1) and 330 hurdles (54.2). Yonkers also teamed with Kim Newman, Ron Curths, and Denise Van Duine (11:08.9) to win the two-mile relay and with Cur­ ths. Barb Hoisted. Sara Selleck to win the mile (4:41.9). Other first places went to Pam Eaglen in the 100 (11.9). the 880 relay team of Mandy Baerman. Robin Kidder. Adelle McLain and Eaglen (1:59.4) in the 880. Yvonne Wielink in the shot (27.7). VanDuine (4:10) in the high jump, Curth in the mile (6:26.4). the 440 relay team of Baennan. Funk. Kidder and Eaglen (56.6), Newman in the 880 (2:48). Eaglen in the 220 (28.8) and Jodie Posthumus in the two-mile (13:10.5). Coll Sun & News Local basket club seeking members Classifieds Ph: 795-3345 Anyone who has a love for basketry and a willingness to share skills is especially in­ vited to become a charter member of the local Basket Club. No experience is necessary to join. The first meeting will be on Tuesday. May 12. from 9:30-11 a m. at Lorraine Ot­ tos’. 7686 West State Road. Middles die Interested persons are en­ couraged to bring any in­ teresting baskets For more information con­ tact Kathy Bracy al 795-7115. try mg to find his style of play. said Seger It was late in the year last yer when Steve played his strongest tennis and we hope that the same will happen this year. The team now has a 6-1 record I.ast weeks results: Middles ilk 7. (rodwin 0 1st singles. Dan DeMorrow won 6-0. 6-0. 2nd singles. Dave Elies won 6-1. 6-0. 3rd singles. Parry Vugteveen won 6-1. 6-2. 4th singles. Scott Parker won by default 1st doubles. Donker & Mathtcsen won 6-0. 6-0. 2nd doubles. Slrater & Miner won 6-0. 6-0. 3rd doubles. Dean & Keller won 6-0. 6-2. Middleville 4. Hamilton 3 1st singles. Dan DeMorrow won 4-6. 6-3. 6-3. 2nd singles. Jeff Kuehn lost 5-7. 2-6. 3rd singles. Dave Elies lost 6-2. 2-6. 5-7. 4th singles. Steve Egieston lost 1-6. 1-6. 1st doubles. Donker & Mathicsen won 6-1. 6-2. 2nd doubles. Strater & Miner won 6-0. 4-6. 6-2, 3rd doubles. Keller & Parker won 6-0. 6-1. Middles ilk 5. Hastings 2 1st singles. Dan DeMorrow won 6-2. 6-4. 2nd singles. Jeff Kuehn lost 6-7. 2-6. 3rd singles. Dave Elies won 6-2. 6-2. 4th singles. Steve Egieston lost 6-4. 4-6. 3-6. 1st doubles. Donker & Mathiesen won 6-4. 6-4. 2nd doubles. Strater & Miner won 6-3. 6-2. 3rd doubles. Keller & Parker son 4-6. 6-3. 6-4. Two doubles teams won flight championships in the Whitehall tournament last Saturday Steve Miner and Dirk Strater (second doubles), and Scott Parker and Corey Dean (third doubles) won their first tournament flight championships. Beck slams JV Scots to victory Mindy Beck drove in 7 runs in leading Caledonia to a 28-19 victory over a tough Forest Hills Central jayvee squad In all Beck had 4 hits including a grand slam and a bases loaded triple. The J . V. Scots exploded for a total of 11 extra base hits, five doubles, five triples and the Beck slam in the third. Others who keyed the Scots win were Cathy Soper with 4 hits. Heidi Porter with 2 doubles and I triple. Angie Laxton with 2 triples. Amy Peterson with a double and a triple. Hope Racz and Tracy Homrich also doubled for the 4-1 Scots. “This was a big win for us.” said Caledonia coach. Jon Pelletier, "because earlier in the week we suffered our first setback against Hamilton." In that game Caledonia only collected 5 hits and played poor defensively in one inning Cann Hirt earned the vic­ tory for the Scots against Forest Hilts Student council plants hope Caledonia High School Stu­ dent Council members raised $129.62 this month to donate to Grace Plant Hope, an organizatMMi that works to alleviate world hunger This project was the second part of the Student Council’s service project for the year. In December, they held a food drive and donated several boxes of food to area churches at Christmas time Hillegonds to speak at May 4 property tax conference Can the State of Michigan provide property tax reform? The Michigan Tax Informa­ tion Council's annual con­ ference will address this volatile issue on May 4 at the John E. Fetzer Business Development Center on the campus of Western Michigan University . Kalamazoo. The all day conference will feature presentations by business, education and public policy leaders on possible alternatives to the property tax for school financing and obstacles to overcome to make property tax reform a reality. In the morning session Doug Roberts. Deputy Superintendent ot Public In­ struction for the Michigan Department of Education will speak on “Why should The Property Tax Be Changed1 ” Roberts will discuss the state’s heavy reliance on the property tax for school finacing and the problems it creates. The afternoon will focus on what is currently being done to initiate reform. House Minority Leader Paul Hillegonds (R Holland) will discuss the current legislative debate over the property tax issue and the need for “give and take" by opposing camps on this issue. Other speakers include Bar­ bara Roberts Mason. Presi dent of the Michigan State Board of Education; Rep. Lynn Jondahl. (D-East Lans­ ing) Chairperson of the House Ad Hoc Committee on Pro­ perty Tax’School Finance; and Robert Pobuda. member of the Citizens Property Tax Commission will diagnose the problems associated with the property tax and school finan cmg and offer alternatives to the current system. To reserve a space at the May 4 conference send check or money order for $25 per person to MTIC. 115 W Allegan. Suite 540. Laming. Ml 48933. The conference fee includes lunch. For more details call 517-372-1050. Bender to introduce AIDS legislation Parole and Review Boards would be informed of any in­ mate who is infected with a communicable disease, in­ cluding AIDS, under legisla­ tion that a Barry County lawmaker will soon introduce in the Michigan House. State Representative Bob Bender (R Middleville) said the medical records provided to the board should also in­ dicate whether the inmate was helpful in contacting persons he or she may have exposed to the communicable disease or AIDS “This information should be included in the factors the board must use in deciding whether an inmate constitutes a risk to the community' in the parole decision.” Bender said. “It's also important to review whether a prisoner Hillegonds and Bender discuss AIDS problem House Republican Leader Paul Hillegonds (R-Holland) and State Representatives Bob Bender (R-Middleville) discuss AIDS legislation and the seriousness of the health problem in Michigan on the cable television program “Capitol Report. ” Hillegonds and Bender are joined by Dr. Edwin Larkin, M.D.. public health officer for several mid-Michigan counties. The lawmakers and Larkin examine the risk to public health as over one million people have been ex­ posed to the deadly virus. Bender is the sponsor of HB 4028. which would require AIDS testing for all new in­ mates entering the state prison system. He also explained other bills that are pending in the Michigan House which would allow doctors to do AIDS testing before a mar­ riage license is issued, give public health officials author! ty to do contact notification of partners of AIDS victims and a bill which would allow judges to order AIDS testing for persons arrested for cer­ tain sex-related crimes. “Capital Report” is a 30 minute report on issues before the Legislature that is aired in 17 communities throughout the state The following community cable systems will be airing the Capitol Report Allegan. Alma. Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Hills. Birm­ ingham. Caledonia. Cedar Springs. Cold water. Franklin. Grand Rapids. Garden City, Greenville. Grosse Pointe. Madison Heights. Oscoda. Oxford and Three Rivers. cooperates with the effort to inform victims. Such coopera­ tion. or lack of it. speaks volumes about the inmate’s character.” Bender would also like to require the same procedure for inmates being considered for placement in a community residcntal program “Before inmates are put in­ to programs outside the prison walls, or released into society. their medical records should be reviewed. Failure to do so could jeopardize the public. That’s unacceptable.” Bender said. Newspaper carriers honored by Grand Rapids Press Rusty Eichenauer Mike Main Four area young men were honored this Thursday for their long-term service as car­ riers for The Grand Rapids Press. Hastings resident Mike Mam, 720 E. Madison, and Middleville residents Chris Collier, 915 Greenwood, Rus­ ty Eichenauer. 200 Broad­ way. and Jack Miller. 116 S Broadway, received a $50 Savings Bond, a plaque and a statue at a banquet in Grand Rapids “The Longevity Banquet is to honor carriers who have delivered The Grand Rapids Jack Miller Chris Collier Press for at least three years,” Karen Echtinaw. Press state circulation district manager said. “The Grand Rapids Press carrier’s job is not an easy one, as carriers work seven days a week, through all kinds of weather condition*.” she said “These carriers have shown exceptional dedication and service to their paper routes. The Middleville and Hastings kids are as dedicated as any of our carriers. They’re really exceptional. ” RF/m BROKERS 9790 Cherry Valley 891-9219 Ready to buy a new home or sell your present home? Call LU WARD 795-3723 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 30. 1987 / Page 11 Down Memory Lane... with— Norma Velderman Part one in a series on schools of the Northwest cor­ ner of Barry County. This series is about the schools in the Northwest cor­ ner of Barry County , in the township of Irving, Rutland. Thornapple and Yankee Spr­ ings. Each township has a modem road map listing all of the schools from the beginn­ ing to consolidation. Most are gone now or converted into homes Each map has the location of the school, it’s district number and name. Also included will be a chart with the district number, name, location, selection it is in. legal description, when it was started, if location was changed, and when it closed or consolidated with a bigger district Research was begun at the Barrs Counts Abstract Office THE LEGAL ADVERTISER 18400 WOODWARD AVE DETROIT 48203 TOWNSEND 8 9709 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) 5187851 BLAIR MORTGAGE SALE Dofouh hoi been mode in the condition* of o morigoge mode by Donald Roy Bion ond Schorlene K Bion hi* wife to Monufocturer* Hon over Mortgoge Corporation. o Del owote Corporation Mortgagee doted August 4 1983 ond re­ corded on August 8 1983. in Liber 255. on page 85 Barry County Record* Michigan ond o»*igned by Metne Alignment to Duvol Federal Saving* and Loon A*»o Ciahon a Federal Saving* ond Loon A»»ociotion by on attign ment doted July I, >985 and re­ corded on April 13 1987 in Liber 449 on page 01. Barry County Record*. Michigan, on which mort goge there i* claimed to be due ot the dote hereof the »um of Seventy One Thouiond Two Hun dred Two and 64 100 Dollar* ($71 202 64). including interest ot 13 5% per annum Under the power of sole con tamed in *oid mortgage and the statute in such cose mode and provided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sole of the mart gaged premise* or *ome port of them, ot public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse Ho* tings Ml at 11 00 o clock A M on June 5 1987 Said premise* are situated in Township of Castleton Borry County. Michigan, ond are de scribed a* The East % of the Northeast % of the Southwest ' • of Section 34. Town 3 North Range 7 We*t except ’he Easterly 363 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the dote of such sale Doted April 30 1987 Dural Federal Saving* and Loon Association Assignee of Mortgagee ROBERTA TREMAIN I ASSOCIATES Attorney* at Law Professional Corporation 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Michigan 48011 Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee (5 28) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE Default ho* been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Jim A Char kowski and Sherry S Charkow ski. husband ond wife to Security National Bank of Battle Creek; now known os Comerica Bonk Battle Creek. Mortgagee, dated January 25. 1979. and recorded on February 1, 1979 in Liber 240, on page 62. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TwentyFour Thousand. Two Hundred Fifty-Four and 80 100 Dollars ($24 254 80). including interest at 10.50% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Michigan at 11 o'clock a m. on Friday Moy 22. '987 Said premise^ are situated in Township of Borry. Barry County. Michigan, ond are described os Land situated in the Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan a Parcel in the Northeast corner of the Northwest ’ « of the South­ east '. of Section I Town 1 North Range 9 We*i described a* Commencing at the Northeast cor nor of the Northwest '« of the Southeoit ’/« for the place of be ginning, thence We*t 20 rod* along the center of the Highway, thence South 24 rods, thence East 20 rods; thence North 24 rods to the place of beginning. An easement granted to Con­ sumers Power Company by instru­ ment recorded in Liber 170. on page 42 Route to be located South of and not more than 300 feet from the centerline of the highway on the North side of subject property; also conveying the right to erect ond maintain lines of poles and wires leading laterally from said route to the center of said highway. The rights of the public and of any governmental unit in any part thereof taken, used of deeded for street, rood or highway The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale Doted April 9 1987 Comenco Bank Battle Creek Mortgagee SEYBURN SMITH BESS HOWARD KAHN AND HARNISCH P C BY Gerald B Alt 2000 Town Center Suite 1500 Southfield Ml 48075 (313)353 7620 (5-7) GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS OF WEST MICHIGAN. INC. Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE — 795-7625 124 East Main St. Middleville. Ml 49333 KEITH 8£AGY -r NORM CASKEY DOH SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEW'S Wir FUEL OIL GAS l DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY Oil Q*., <5ne. 9364 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. Ml 4»31« (616) 891-8198 Feeiunng Amoco Preeeer D*se A great big thanks to all you folks who shared your pic­ tures. school board books, recollections and memories of the still living teachers of the different schools Without your generosity , this article would not be possible. When the pioneer settlers first came there was a terrific amount of hard work just to get the land cleared, a cabin built and crops planted. For the first few sears, survival headed that list of priorities. Everyone helped each ocher thus forming a close knit com­ munity. When they had time and could spare their children for part of a day. thoughts turned to building a school. Neighbors were not so close, so the log cabin schools, later, a frame or bnck school, were the center of the community . Church classes would sometimes be held in the school or in the homes. Money w as scarce and hard to come by, so one building served many purposes. As each territory began to get more settlers, one of the requirements the Federal government set up for a ter­ ritory to become a state, was that each child from four through 18-years-old was en­ titled to a free primary education. When the territory was surveyed, counties, townships and sections, (section 16 of each township), was set aside for school purposes. The sale of this land went to help pay school expenses. At first, each township handled the money But it was soon very evident that this system would not work because some section were better off than others Alter­ nate plans were developed. In 1829 laws were com­ pletely revised and a Depart­ ment of Education was established. Some of the re­ quirements were: -I. School three months of the year. —2. Teachers of approved competency. -3. Rate bill for each child was not abolished, every child could attend even if the parent could not afford it. --4. Teachers pay Summer term $6. $8 a month-woman. Winter term, twice as much for men. After 1837 the laws were again revised and the Primary Fund was created. The State now kept the school monies and payed each school district the interest on the Primary School Fund according to the number of children in school. Each school had to keep ac­ curate records of attendance, etc. Other sources that helped this primary fund were taxed paid by railroad companies, telephone and telegraph com­ panies. monies from unclaim­ ed estates, and part of the in­ heritance tax monies. At first only the parents of children had to pay But later a law was passed to make every taxpayer pay his share. There was quite a bn of grumbling by childless couples, but eventually everyone accepted their responsibility in education The state said schools had to be built close enough that the small children didn't have to walk farther than two miles. They also required each school to be in session six months of the year Teachers had to be of com­ petent moral character " and men had to teach the winter term. Older boys had to help at home until all the field and harvest work was done In winter they figured a woman could rxM thrash and unruly students And a teacher was said io have a birch rod and a ruler. Education was hard to come by and expensive. Women could handle the girts and small children in the sum­ mer term. The first log cabin schools had no windows Tanned deer hides were used before glass became available. The cabins had plank floors and fireplaces provided the heat before later iron stoves were introduced. The logs were chinked to keep out the cokJ. A peg was driven into the logs and a board placed on it for a desk. The desks ran on two sides and a plank was placed in front of the desk for ben­ ches that ran along the two walls. The students faced the wall. The books were supplied by the students or teachers. There wasn't any paper Boxes of wet sand were used to write and cipher on. When paper became available they used quill pens and homemade ink. It was the job of the teacher to sharpen the quill pens and they were kept on the teachers desk. Later slates were used with slate pencils. The teacher and usually an older student would come in early during the winter to start the fire and bring in water. If they didn’t have a well they had to get it from a neighbor­ ing farmer and the parents furnished stove wood. Most of the early schools did their lessons orally, so that’s where the nickname “blab school” came from. Everyone brought their own lunches which were kept on a shelf in the cloak room. In winter the lunches sometimes froze in the unheated room. Later in the frame of brick schools, there were two en­ trances. one for boys and one for girls. The plumbing facilities consisted of two outhouses that were placed at opposite sides of the yard to prevent too much tomfoolery. The terms of the school were set for the convenience of the farm community. All the children, large or small, were expected to help. The girts and smaller children went to school in the summer. In the winter, after harvesting was done, the older boys at­ tended school. Some records show that a few boys and girls still there at 17 and 18-years of age. It wasn’t because they were poor students. They didn’t have the chance to at­ tend school on a regular basis. The older girls often had to stay home and wash and cook because mom was not well or was having another baby. When schools first started in the state, unless a family member had schooling back east and felt they could teach, someone in the community taught. Then as time went by the older students started teaching after taking a com­ petency test given by the County Superintendent. Later teachers were required to have some formal schooling. Each small district school had a school board which con­ sisted of a director, moderator and secretary . They ran the school and were looked up to in the community. It was a position of trust and power (The director’s and treasurer's books loaned give a fascinating recount of life in those days ) Part of the teacher’s salary was included free room and board by staying a certain number of days for each child in the family and changing to other students homes m the school district The school was the center of community life Spelling bees were held in the student and adult categories Lunch box socials. Christmas pro­ grams and plays and school picnics were held there. And even towards the last days of school, the girls did the "May Pole" dance They carried ribbons and danced around a tall pole. Sometimes even funerals were held there. The song that we have heard in the song “School Days" was literally true "Reading and writing and arithmetic, taught to the tune of the hickory stick." The students were there to learn and their parents fully were never able to have, an educa­ tion. It was serious business and expensive. The people were proud if their children obtained an eighth grade education. Boys could benefit from it, but a girl really didn't need that much unless she was going to teach before he got married. Marriage was the major oc­ cupation of a girl. Boys had to work for their father until they were 21-years-old. If they wanted to go out on their own before then they had to have their father’s permission. If the boys were fortunate, dad gave them an adjoining 80 acres as their back pay. As times became a little easier, the school’s received the Bible and a dictionary and small libraries started in the country schools. Part two of this senes will cover individual township schools beginning with the Ir­ ving School Interior decorators to talk on trends at GFWC meeting Informatton on the latest decorating trends and pro­ ducts will be provided by the special guest speakers at the May meeting of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Gun Lake Area. Con­ nie Johnson and Vicki Gless from Medema's. 2914 Broad moor Blvd., Grand Rapids will bring their combined years of experience in interior decorating and examples of the latest colors and trends to answer your decorating ques­ tions. The meeting will begin at 9:30 a m on Wednesday. May 13 at Bay Pointe Restaurant on Gun Lake. 114 5 6 Marsh Road. Shelbyville Visitors and guests are welcome to attend Lunch will be available after the meeting. 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Please, please call 795-7347 In Memoriam IN LOVINE MEMORY of my father, Clarence Longstreet, who passed away two years ago, on May 4, 1985. Alas his gallant soul look flight. Into the land where there is no flight. His Love is carved in my heart io suy, As I think of the things he used to say. So while he sleeps and his voice is still. His memory lived on and it always will. Loved, Missed and Remembered Leona J. Smith Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Your Lawn Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) _ Middleville Bob Klinge ■W" 795-7647 �Whether you've got a growing young family ... Or are settling down for your golden years... Ife » and News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia your VITAL LINK to the news and activities of our community Every Thursday the Sun and News keeps you informed of all the important events in the Middleville/Caledonia area, from government to sports, births to deaths, and club news to police reports. 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Michigan 49333 No. 18 - May 7.1987 Local police chief denies charges by Kathleen J. Oresik Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cain is denying the criminal allegations hied against him last Thursday. Cain was arraigned in Barry County District Court for allegedly demanding wage kick hacks from a former Mid­ dleville police officer, and in. Kent County District Court for attempted embezzlement "I’m sure l*m going to be found not guilty on all charges I have nothing to hide and I’ve done nothing wrong. I'm not guilty on both counts and that will be proven in court.** Cain said Tuesday. The kickback charge is a misdemeanor which carries a punishment of 90 days in jail and/or $100 in fines, while the cmbcralcmcnt charge is felony punishable by up to five years in prison and $2,500 in fines. A May 14 pre-trial has been rescheduled for May 26 at 9 a m in Barry County District Court. Village Manager Kit Roon said that Cam was suspended Thursday by village President Duane Thatcher, on advice from legal counsel. The charges against Cain stem from a threc-month long investigation conducted by Michigan State Police in­ vestigators working for the state attorney general s office. Village attorney Jim Fisher initiated an investigation in January after it was brought to the village council s attention that Cam allegedly ran a slop sign New Year s Eve and that the officer on duty. Andy Frantz, failed to issue a ticket to the chief. Frantz first denied that the chief ran the stop sign, but later admitted to the village July 4th celebration plans are underway A group of Caledonia area citizens have organized to plan the annual July 4 celebra­ tion. The event will be held on Saturday. July 4 with a kick­ off parade scheduled for 11 am. Buff Rodgers and Sharon White are co-chairmen of (he group known as the Caledonia Area July 4th Celebration Committee. The committee is made up of representatives of various community churches and non-profit organizations and is sponsored by the Caledonia Village Council. The goal of the committee is to have all area organizations and chruches participate by sponsoring a food booth. an activity, or participate in the parade The Committee meets at 7 pm on the third Tuesday of each month at the Village Hall. 640 Emmons Street. Anyone wishing to participate in the celebration is encourag­ ed to attend the next meeting on May 19. Activities planned so far in­ clude a Hole In One Contest, petting zoo. tractor pull. 50/50 raffle, chicken barbe­ que. ball game, bingo, enter­ tainment and fireworks. Transportation into the park for senior citizens and the handicapped will be provided during the day from a designated parking lot. Don Apses is chairman of the Parade Committee. Anyone wishing to be in the parade can reach him at 891-8160. For more informa­ tion on the event, contact Nancy Giar at the Caledonia Township office at 698-7678 or ButT Rodgers at 891-1535. Caledonia Schools’ annual election June 8 On June 8. two issues will be put before the residents of the Caledonia Community School District who are registered to vote on or before May II. 1987 Anyone not registered may find out where to register bv calling 891-8185 Issue number one will see each voter cast ballots for not more than two of the fid low­ ing people to sene fouryear terms on the Board of Educa­ tion: John R Finkbemer. Michael L. Gall. Arlene Hodgkinson and Sharon A Oatlev Issue Number two will give voters the choice of over­ riding the Headlee Amend ment and keeping the opera­ tional mil lea ge rate limit at 30.9 nulls approved in June. 1986. or of seeing this limn reduced by the Headlee Auk nd ment The issue will be worded as follows: Approval to Levy Authoriz­ ed Millage Shall the authorized nullage for operating proposes of Caledonia Community Schools. Kent. Allegan and Barry Counties. Michigan, be approved for levy m 1987 w itbout regard to the millage reduction required by section 31 of artK le 9 of the state con­ stitution of 1963. council that he had. Cain, who had secured legal counsel, was reported to have said that he ran the sign to test the officer. The council suspended Frantz for one week without pay. Though no formal action was taken regarding Cain's performance at the time, council trustee Terry Filcek said Friday that a written reprimand was placed on Cain s file in January “I assumed it was a dead issue and that we gave the necessary punishment. * ’ she said. Fisher said he contacted Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes who turned the matter over to the Michigan attorney general after a few village residents asked that the in­ vestigators look deeper into the case A complaint filed in Barry County District Court slates that the charge of demanding a wage kickback stems from incidents that allegedly occur­ red in 1985 and IW6 — The complaint states that former reserve Middleville Police Officer Michael VanDorp told investigators that Cain asked him to pay $200 a week for the privilege of hav­ ing Cain ride with him until he could become a certified officer. It goes on to say that after VanDorp pointed out to Cain that he only made $248 a week. Cain agreed to accept $150 a week and continued to do so for six weeks. The complaint states that Cain demanded VanDorp reimburse him $2,000 tor the time VanDorp was attending a police academy and not ac­ tively working as a village officer. VanDorp told investigators that he negotiated Cain down to $1,500 with payments to begin when he returned from the Lansing academy, accor­ ding to the complaint. VanDorp was a reserve of­ ficer with the department from August of 1985 until June of 1986. when he quit the force Cam stood mute during the arraignment He was released on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond with the stipulation that he not have direct contact with VanDorp. who told investigators that he was afraid of Cam. according to Judge Gary Holman The complaint of the at­ tempted embezzlement alleges that Cam may have tned to pocket $525 in insurance money that the village receiv­ ed when two police radios were damaged m a lightning storm last summer Mark Bloomer, a spokesperson for the attorney general's office, said that the complaint slates that the village insurance carrier Attorney Ray Kalliel carried the check to purchase replacement radios, according to the complaint. Bloomer said the complaint also states that Cain used the check to purchase five radios of equal quality for the same amount that the department paid for the two damaged models, with $525 left over. It appears that the price of the radios plummeted since Chief Boyd Cain the original two were manufactured seven or eight years ago. Bloomer said The complaint stales that the store loaned three radios Charges, continued page 3 Mixed reactions to chief’s arrest by Kathleen J. Oresik Last Thursday’s arrest of Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cain is drawing mixed reac­ tions from the town’s residents, with some calling it “a witch hunt.’* "1 feel they’ve ruined the man and his career.” village council member Terry Filcek said. (See related story). "They ought to pay the guys a little more so they could afford to work. They’re expected to live on a poverty pay scale. For the respon­ sibility they’ve got and the pressures of the job. they don’t get paid enough.” Carl Ainsworth of Freeport said. Village Manager Kit Roon said Cain earns $25,400 a year. One resident said. "It says a hell of a lot for our cops, doesn’t it.” While others said. "It was a shock,” or. "They ought to clean up the police force in general." and "It doesn’t say a lot for honesty. Aren’t they paid enough that they have to resort to crime." An area business woman, Judy Hoff. said. "It’s sad that we couldn't depend on them more. Although it seemed they were at least half-way doing a good job. I think we should have some protection in town with the traffic from outlying larger cities," she said. Responding to the charges, however. Cain said Tuesday that he’s asking for people to hold off making any judgements until they see what is proven in court. "They know what they’ve done is unfair to my hus­ band,” Cain's wife, Eva Marie said "They know what they’ve done is wrong and un justified and sooner or later it will come out. " Trustee Filcek said the council first learned of the ongoing investigation during a Reactions, continued page 3 “Playful” facade proposed for McFall Elementary addition by Kathleen J. Oresik Daverman Associates’ design and landscaping ar­ chitects presented what they called a “more playful and welcoming" design concept for the new McFall addition to members of the Thornapple Kellogg School Board. Monday The design architect. James B Tideman. pointed out how the concept tied in with the ex­ isting color scheme and roof line. After much discussion and audience input as to the economy of the pitch of the roof and gable entrances, board members agreed to meet Wednesday to further study the design Tideman said the original concept that included more gabled dormers was streamlined m the new draw­ ing But he said a prominent entrance is important for a number of reasons. "It’s a mce way to kt peo­ ple know where to enter It gives them a clue of what will happen And it’s a nice way to depart from the old.” he said. He explained that the con­ cept was also designed with young children in mind It’s a place where kids spend a good share of their life, he said, ad­ ding that some schools look like an institution or a prison "This plan lakes on a friendlier appearance and is more welcoming to the mind of a five-year-old It s not too heavy or industrial looking,” he said Board Treasurer Jim Verlinde said he liked the idea of a covered entrance in that it would help eliminate tracking dirt through the school. Superintendent Gerald Page said the elementary school’s staff and administration would have a chance to offer their in­ put as to the interior design of the classrooms at a later date. The landscape architect, Jeffrey L Mason, presented a conceptual design that he said would alkviate the traffic cir­ culation pratterns for McFall and the Middle School. Addition, continued page 7 �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 7. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE 7. NEIGHBORS WEST SIDE with NORMA VELOERMAN Good morning, everyone It's 5 a m. Monday morning. I snitched some of my news getting time to watch Mary Poppins. So I had to get up early to write it up My typing is so slow. Cay usually types it for me. but she was war ching the movie too. I tried to reach everyone I sure can't blame you folks for not being home from 6 p m on such a nice Sunday evening I wouldn't be if the Monday noon deadline didn't force me to get my calling started at that time I bought one of those kneel­ ing chairs. They were on sale and l*d always wanted one. I do so much sitting, my veins started to hurt and I felt the edge of my chair was ag­ gravating it I guess time will tell I'll probably have to use it six months to sec if it helps It's something different and I like the challenge of change to sec if I can accept it. I'm finding i get disturbed even angry when new things disrupt my routine. And I musn't do that When I resent change I'm making my stepping stones a stumbling block. A week ago the Doug Hart's were busy with family activities so I couldn't gel them Friday, son Michael graduated from pre-school. Grandma and grandpa Spitzlcy came for the occa­ sion. Saturday Liz and Doug attended the Adult Prom. Sun­ day, Ann Marie and Cathy's dance class entered a competi­ tion. Doug said it was a very good learning experience. Cathy's group kind of fell apart. Tuesday after the com­ petition. the whole group did just beautifully. And their teacher said if they’d done that well Sunday they would have placed higher. But this is a learning experience. Ann Marie’s group placed second and Cathy’s received an honorable mention. This Sun­ day Liz's folks and Grandpa Brown were over. Scott Oliver said his parents were in Muskegon visiting friends from California. Denise Lewis says she’s been having trouble with her pregnancy and so she is hav ing to take it easy. They did BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 Also Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1 Vj Mile E of Whitneyille " go for a ride to Newago. Sunday Ken Williamson, along with nine other TK students, left for D C on the Close Up Program. Sunday. Mr Southworth is accompanying our group I guess there are over 200 other students from the area. They will be gone a week The Koeplinger s had an appointment to meet Either cyclists for brunch at Candlestone Inn in Belding. Sunday . The ram didn't stop them By the time they got to Ada. the rain had stopped Six of Dons Brog's fellow cafeteria workers got together. Wednesday a m. to eat (Mil at Thomapple Kitchen. Present were Pearl Betts. Lois Stauffer. Ella Me Donald. Oretta Warner. Ceta Williams. They had a real good time. Dick Smith said the only news he had was that the Tigers lost. He. along with a lot of other fans, are a little disgusted with them Alberta Hooper said she got home Friday alter spending two weeks with son Jack and family. It was a very nice visit but she was ready to settle back in to her regular routine Thursday night a few of the Thomapple Heritage group went over to the Caledonia's Geneological Heritage Mini Museum at the Library . Liz Finkbeiner gave a history of every thing they had there and Ken Gackler video taped it all. It was very interesting and well presented. It takes a lot of work to get it all together and set up so it is interesting to the viewers. Let alone to get it all taken down and all things back to the owners. A good job, Liz and the others. Ann Bartlett said she and Dan had a wonderful time at the Saturday Adult Prom. They all dressed up and the young folks were the chaperones. The decorations were lovely, good food and the 100 guest really had a very good time. It was a money raising affair to help the band go to Florida. They hope it will become and annual event. They had the musk of the 40s, 50s and 60s Sunday, the Barletts attended the TK High School Band Concert. The eighth grade also played with the bands Sunday afternoon. Russ and Alice Bender went to visit some friends in Nashvilie. He. Albert Bell, was on the Board of Commissioners w ith Russ. Dorothe and Don Dean at tended the Palantine's of The.Sun qndNeivs MiliW M» UT1 >4 TOM P.O. Box 130/ Phone 795-3345 MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN 49333 TM Sun and Naws was toundad in 1870 and is pub­ lished weakly on Thursdays Second class postage is paid at Mtddieriiie. Mtchrgan 49333. Member of Michigan Press Assocratton. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Pw Yaar Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Counties Published by The Hastings Banner, Inc. 38.00 $10.00 America in Charlotte. Saturday Mrs. Featherly said the last few weekends have been hec­ tic but this weekend was quiet The family was over and they had a good relaced time. Ruth and Dick Hamilton had son Rich and financee. Shelley Apsey. over for Sun­ day dinner Ruth and Dick also attended the Adult Prom, having a super time. They also hope they have it an an­ nual affair. B«vb and Donna Kenyon were busy this weekend with a family wedding. Donna's sister is staying a week with them They also attended the High School Band Concert, enjoying it very much. Neva and Bill Kenyou's Golfing Mixed Couples league went out for the first time. Fnday. Neva and Bill played bridge Saturday even­ ing with Clair and Dorothy Brod. Sunday they went out to the Marriot Peaches restaurant and had brunch with school friends. Chns Noah graduated from the U of M so Kay and Melvin had Randy. Harold and Mary Noah. Mary VanderWall and Paul Leach over for Sunday dinner. Mary VanderWal at­ tended Bill and Sue Morgan's wedding anniversary, Sunday. Regina Stein's sister and hubby of Ply mouth came over to spend the weekend. They also attended a nephew's First Communion in Grand Rapids and the high school band con­ cert. There was a nice crowd there. Donna said Greg. Maggie and Brian Cox came over She and Charlie got to talk to their son Charlie in California Her folks are there visiting them. Joy and Vicky Myers. Paul, and Betty Newman's daughter, came Saturday for a visit. They live in Florida. Again this weekend daughter Cay is helping me dig out some more dirty cor­ ners. We’re getting rid of a lot of things we no longer need. That always makes Johnny happy He always says we should have moved every few years, that way I couldn't ac­ cumulate so much junk. We only moved three times in 47 years. So I guess that's not too bad. Also, I think I must be sort of a pack rat. But how else can you provide materials for six children to do han­ dicrafts? Can’t afford to buy the kits. Have a real good week. Spring Concert set for May 11 The Jr. High's annual Spr­ ing Concert will be held on May 11 at 7:30 p.m. The or­ chestra. sixth, seventh and eighth grade bands, and the jazz band will all be perform­ ing. Classics include excerpts from Beethoven's sym­ phonies. great movie and T V. themes, and hits from the swing era. Highlighting the evening will be the guest soloist. Mr Tim Froncek. Tim is a teacher at Muskegon Community Col­ lege. drummer for the Blue Lake Monster Band, clinician for Yamaha drums and cur­ rently plays at 'Good Time Charlie's". Tim will be featured on “Sing. Sing. Sing" w ith the Jazz Band The concert is at the high school gym. The public is welcome. Admission is free. Carnival date changed The Kettle Lake Spring Carnival. Dinosaur Days has been changed from May 1 to Friday. May 8. from 5:30-8:30 p.m at Kettle Lake Elementary School. 8451 Garbow Dr.. Alto. Caledonia FFA receive honors The Caledonia Demonstra­ tion team of Melissa Potter and Phil Bowman, placed third in the state finals, with their presentation of veterinary practices used in livestock production. Two Caledonia Future Fanners of America, (FFA) members were declared the state winner in the Agricultrual Proficiency Award program are Jim Good, the winner in Dairy Production, and Stacey Johnson, the winner in Placement in Agricultural Production. Both will submit their ap­ plications for competition at the nation level in Central region of the national F.F.A. organization, with selection taking place in August. If either of both wins Central region competition, they will undergo interviews at the Na­ tional F.F.A. convention in November. Caledonia students perform at solo/ensemble festival On Saturday. March 28. five students from the Caledonia High School Band participated in the State Solo and Ensemble Festival at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. Youth invited to fishing club The 4-H Fishing Club will be meeting on Monday. May 1 Ith. at 7 p m., at the Com­ munity Building in Hastings. At this meeting youth will be participating in fly tying and planning future fishing outings This club is open to all youth that will be nine-yearsoid during 1987 through the age of 19 Any youth in­ terested in fishing is welcome to attend Ry ner Schema is the leader of the club. If you are interested and cannot attend, call Rsner at 948-8138 These students are Ted Grevers and Doug Stanek, low brass duet; Aleassa Schambers and Amy Peter­ son. saxophone duet; and Sal­ ly Clark, flute „olo. Only students who receive a first division rating at the District Solo and Ensemble Festival are permitted to enter this event. All sophomore, junior and senior soloists must enter pro­ ficiency I. II or III - with III being the most difficult. These students are required to memorize scales and sight read in addition to performing their solos. Get results with Sun <8 News CLASSIFIEDS Phone 795-3345 A Mother's Day Message— Passing of the Torch It's a strange feeling. Maybe you haven't felt it yet Maybe you never will, but if you do. it is something you are never prepared for. You have been preparing for it for years. You just never knew it In fact you may have been avoiding it is some ways but now. there it is. When dad died I took it very well. Nothing much changed in my life. Things went on as usual I still talked with him in my dreams, asked his advice (really just rationalized how he may have handled it and followed where my logic led me.) Mom was till there for me to call, which I did at least once a month I could even visit when I got a weekend or vacation Shi was always there, just to touch and maybe feel a little like the child again. I could call her and not tell her my troubles but just talk­ ing to her helped me feel better and gave me strength to carry on. She is gone now. There is no one to take her place My hus­ band of more than 30 years is understanding and loving My mother-in-law is a jewel with love and support But still no one can take her place, except me That is where I am today My children remind me of that often now. They are all gone from home now and on their own. Within the last month two of my daughter called me the matriarch of the family. Now I must be the strength they can draw from, the person who they can call the touch to help them through. And when things get tough to help them remember and touch the child within each of themselves and be able to comfort that child as my mother did for me. I accept the role. I’ll carry the torch now. May God grant that I do as well as she did. To all the torch bearers of today and those to receive them in the future. Happy Mother's Day, Patricia Jahnke, Middleville Area Tops represented at state convention Thirty-eight members of Caledonia TOPS. MI No. 546, represented Caledonia and Middleville at the Slate Convention held at the Am­ way Grand Plaza and Grand Center, on May 1 and 2. Appearing on stage at the Welsh Auditorium were Diane Dutcher, second place winner of Division I for the Sure of Michigan; Chapter Queen Arlene Oaks; KOPS, Donna Rensland; Marilyn Callihan; leader Carole Venneman; and Graduation Arlene Oaks Announcing the Bridal Parade was June Tolen An­ nouncing the Chapter Rayality was Carole Venncman Hostesses were Ruth Jackicwicz, Ruth Bcuschel, Dorothy Martin, Darlene Ruchs, Alice Ploeg, Diane Dutcher, Katie Casteel, Sue Koller, Lucy Long, Donna Rensland, Rita Polmenteer, Alice Brown, Katie Maicc, Mildred Voss, Gloria Sanders. Sharon Downing, Dee Laetz, Mary luimbardo, Sherri Boh. Caroline Osterhou.se, Ruth Weaver and Janet Rozell. Serving on the State Con­ vention Committee were Arlene Oaks, June Tolen, Marilyn Callihan and Carole Venncman �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 7. 1987 / Page 3 Area scholars to benefit from local style show The General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Gun Lake Area will be sponsoring a spr­ ing style show and luncheon on Wednesday, May 20th at 11 a m. at the Middlevilla Inn, 4611 N Middleville Road Donation is $10 per ticket and all proceeds will go into the GFWC-Gaa Ukc Area Memorial Scholarship Fund which provides scholarship recipients and their mothers will be the honored guests at the event. The luncheon will be a cup of homemade vegetable soup, chicken salad croissant sandwich and a cherry tan pastry for dessert Beverage, tax and tip are included Fashions and models will be provided by GFWC members Ellen Daves of The Sea Shanty and Carole Schiesink of Cut­ N-Cabin Boutique Musical entertainment will be provid­ ed by GFWC member Sandy Buller Door prizes from local businesses will be awarded. Seating is limited to 200 so purchase your tickets early from Sharon Zugel by calling 795-9311 or by Mopping by The Sea Shanty. 11402 Chief Noonday Road or Cut-NCabm Boutique. Gun Lake Mini Mall. 77. 124th Street. Police Chief denies charge (Story continued from page 1) wrote a check to the village in the amount of $4,074. the replacement cost of the two damaged radios The village then rewrote a check to TAW Electronics of Grand Rapids and gave the check to Cain, who hand carried it to purchase replace­ ment radios, the complaint said Bloomer said the complaint also stales that Cain used the check to purchase five radios of equal quality to the two damaged models and had VS.’S Ictl 0MN Il appears that the price of the radios plummeted since the original two were manufactured seven or eight years ago. Bloomer said The complaint stales that the store loaned three radios to the department in advance in anticipation of receiving payment for five radios li goes on to say that Cain first asked for the residue of the payment in cash and that when the clerk told him he couldn't do that. Cam asked that they draft a check out made out to him. The complaint states that David Tubergen. owner of TAW Electronics, called his attorney when his bookkeeper questioned whether the clerk should have issued the check to Cam. When his attorney said that wasn't proper. Tebergen told investigators that he made up a story to get Cain to give him the check back. Tubergen stated in the com­ plaint that he told Cam a story that the Middleville village at tomey had just called and ask­ ed about the money. He stated that Cain returned the check and that he then destroyed it and held the money for the village. in an interview Tubergen said that Cam was still in the store when he retrieved the check. The complaint states that Cain returned to the store sometime after the incident and purchased another radio with the remaining insurance funds. Bloomer said that he was not certain of the dales that Cam visited the store And that it was not determined whether Cam purchased five or six radios Tubergen said he believed it was six Middleville Village Manager Kit Roon said he normally files the village's claims with the village in­ surance carrier. Roon said that when the company's adjuster came out last summer to assess the damage caused by the lightn­ ing that struck the village community building, which houses the police department. Cain had already taken the radios to the store to be inspected. Roon said the adjuster told him that the company would issue a check for the radios when they received a bill, since the radios could not be repaired. Cain. 4I. has been with the Reactions (Continued from page 1) closed session last Tuesday. Friday she said she still had some unanswered questions, saying that she wondered who initiated the investigation. She said the council did not consent to the investigation or give authorization But she added that a private citizen would not need the council's approval Fifcek said that she did not like the idea that Cain was not allowed to sit m on the closed session or the opportunity to defend himself. She said that normally the subject of the closed session is allowed to sit in. Village attomcv Jim Fisher and Village President Duane Thatcher informed Cain of what transpired after the close of the regular meeting last Tuesday “I asked Fisher if Kit (Roon) was slaying (for the.’ closed session) and he said yes. so I assumed it was about him.’’ Filed said. “He (Roon) has no voting privileges and it’s not customary for the village manager io sit in on a closed session.” she said. Fikek said she was surpns cd to hear of the investigation. but adtkxj tht there has been some friction since the January incident involving Cain (see story above). “If the village felt he (Cain) wasn't doing his job. why didn't they say they wanted to fire him and why they were displeased." Filcek said. She said she was concerned that some, but not all of the members of the council, knew before hand what was to transpire at the closed session. "I suspect there was a quorum of council members (meeting) the night before the Jan 13 closed session and regular meeting." she said Thatcher denied the rumors of a quorum taking place at his home the night before the meeting. “I was at his house but none of the others were She was mistaken." Roon said Fikek said. "There's a lot that 1 don't like. I’d like to see some changes but 1 feel I'm at a loss to do so." She would not elaborate on this statement but said. "I don't intend to shadow anything I owe it to the peo­ ple that elected me to be as honest as I can be" Roon said he knew of the msestigatton for approximate­ ly three months. department for seven years. The last two years were spent as police chief. His contract, which expires May 12. was to be up for renewal at the upcoming May 14 village council meeting. Fisher said that Cam's at­ torney. Ray Kailiel of Grand Rapids, phoned him to ask for an adjournment of a hearing before the village council that was to be held yesterday afternoon. Fisher said the purpose of the hearing, which is man­ datory by the state, was to allow Cam the opportunity to respond to the charges. Cain said his attorney told him that he had considered asking for the adjournment because he did not feel he could not clear his schedule. This is not the first time a Middleville Police chief has been under investigation. In April of 1980 former police chief Clifford Norton "was allowed to resign" due to an investigation by the State of Michigan Treasury Department. He was charged with three felony counts and three misde­ meanor counts for falsifying work records for one policeman. Norton allegedly had pay checks issued by the village in favor of that employee and took the checks, 'signing his name and the empoloyee’s name and subsequently cashing them. Approximately $500 was involved. Following Norton’s resignation, all three of the part-time officers were tem­ porarily relieved of their duty and Middleville was tem­ porarily without a police force, since "without a police chief, these people would not be under any supervision.” a council spokesperson had said. A new chief, Claude Robertson, was named in September. With Cam's suspension, the department’s two full-time policemen and seven parttime officers are under the supers ison of the village manager. Chris Noah to graduate from U of M Chris James Noah of 9776 Green Lake Road. Mid­ dleville. » among the 5,700 students on the Ann Arbor Campus of the University of Michigan who expect their degrees this spang Com­ mencement ceremonies were held May 2 Noah, who is attending the College of Literature. Science and the Arts is expected to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree. Sally Stannard (left) displays her Nautical sweater and cotton summer slocks while Haroldene Bruinsma shows her black knit shift style dress with coor­ dinating print duster. Junior High honors night set, May 19th Junior High Honors Night at Caledonia schools is the highlight of each school year for junior high students and parents. The program for this yeafwill take place in the high school gymnasium on May 19. from 7-9 p.m. Honors Night is an occasion for staff, parents and students to celebrate the many special accomplishments of junior high students. Awards to be presented include departmen­ tal awards, academic honor roll awards, principal's awards, good behavior awards and many special awards to students who have achieved in unique areas. The community is invited to join in the junior high school celebration. Scotts hosts State Jr. High Band Fest Caledonia High School will host 17 schools performing at the Junior High State competi­ tion on May 2. The Caledonia eighth Grade Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Nancy Scanneil. will perform at 1 p.m Area bands also performing are Ada Christian. Godwin Heights. Byron Center, and Forest Hills Northern The groups performing have qualified for the State Festival at District Festivals attended by more than 1.300 bands and orchestras from over 1,200 schools in 16 districts throughout the state The public is invited at no charge. Lunch is available in the cafeteria �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 7. 1987 ENGAGEMENTS OBITUARIES Egleston - Rosemburg engagement told Mr. and Mrs Theodore Eglcston of Middleville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Sandra E. Egleston to Mr Steven M Rosenberg, son of Mr. and Mrs Monroe Rosenberg, also of Middleville Steven and Sandra are both Gray - Winans wedding told graduates of Thornapple Kellogg High School classes of 1985 and 1986. respective­ ly. Sandra is current!) a freshman at Grand Rapids Junior College Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings, will be the site of the Oct. 24 wedding. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Sharon Gray and Frank Winans are pleased to an­ nounce their Mas 8 wedding plans. Famils and friends are invited to celebrate their wed­ ding reception with them Saturday. Mav 9 at 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall' in Middleville ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN-CATHOLIC CHURCH Traditional Episcopal Service Using 1 928 Prayer Book McCann Road in Irving Sunday Services For further information call 948-2101 ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH West Main Street, Middleville Father Walter L. Spillane Sunday Mass... 11:00a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.’Caledonia, MI Sunday Morning Worship. 8:30 a m Sunday School........................................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship....................................... 11:00a.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street 9 45 a m 1100 a m 9 30 a m Rev. Cil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody... and lesus Christ is Lord" Rev. William Dobson, Pastor 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 6 00pm 7 00 p m 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10 00 a m 1115 am 600 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning Worship 1100am Sunday School 9 45 a m Sunday f venmg Worship 6 00 p m All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Phone 795-7076 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry \ alley Awnue CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Rev. Donald Heydens Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass.........................5:00 p.m Sunday Mass ............... 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.................................... 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School .......... .......... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ,........ 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8669 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner ot 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............. 9:45 a m Sunday School...................................... 11:10am Sunday Evening Service................................... 7:00 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade) Wed.. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting-Youth Fellowship ...Wed. 7:00 p.m Rev. Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11.00 a.m. Church School 9?45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 pan. PHONE 891-8119 Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen Associate Raster Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Eaucation MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Leone M. Dean, 80, died Wednesday, April 29, 1987 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Dean was born Febru­ ary 3, 1907 in Irving Town­ ship, Barry County the daught­ er of Julian M. and Macie E. (Zerbe) Potts. She was married to Glen J. Dean on February 28,1928. She was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, Pythian Sisters and Past Chief Club, Middleville Women’s Club and Hospital Guild. Mrs. Dean is survived by her husband, Glen; one son, Dr. Richard E. (Christine) Dean of East Lansing; three daughters, Mrs. Roger (JoAnn) Barnum and Mrs Charles (Patricia) Barager both of Middleville and Mrs. James (Carol) Smal­ ley of Plainwell; 11 grandchil­ dren; seven great grandchil­ dren; two sisters, Mrs. Lavina Finkbeiner and Mrs. James (Betty) Robertson both of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held 2:00pm Saturday, May 2 at Middleville United Method­ ist Church. Rev. Carl Staser officiated with burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville United Methodist Church. Arrange­ ments were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Mother-Daughter reception planned for May 12 at T-K The Middleville Women's Club is hosting a reception for the Thornapple Kellogg Schools senior girls and their mothers on Tuesday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m in the high school auditorium. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday f venmg Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Vic Kaleta, Asst. Pastor Rev. Cary Wiley Rev. Robert Gerke Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service................................. 11:00a.m Sunday Evening Service..................................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer..........................................6:45p.m Phone Wayland 792-2889 Milanowski of Alto; many aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral Mass was held at the Holy Family Catholic Church. Caledonia. Rev. Fr. Donald Hev dens as Celebrant Interment in Alaska Cemetery. Mr Milanowski reposed at the Roetman Funeral Chapel. 61b E Mam St . Caledonia. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions to the Kent County E Unit Program (envelopes available at the chapel and church). Leone M. Dean 10:00 a m. ............... Victor Edward Milanowski ALTO Victor Edward Milanowski. 23. passed away Tuesday. April 28. 1987 of accidental injuries. Mr Milanowski was a graduate of Caleodma High School and a Quality Control Inspector for the Hermd Mekt Co. He is survived by his parents. Ed­ ward S. and Joan A Milanowski; a brother. Mat thew and Lisa Milanowski. all of Alto; a maternal grand­ mother. Louise Crowley of Grand Rapids; a paternal grandmother. Josephine A program is being planned and coffee, punch and cookies will be served. The girls are asked to bring their mother or someone to represent their mother, if she cannot attend. Caledonia Community Ed. offers summer classes Once again Caledonia Com­ munity Education will be of­ fering some summer time classes for the children of Caledonia. Remedial reading and remedial math will be offered for the students who need ex­ tra help. Also on the agenda will be computers, soccer, leathercraft, models, pup­ petry. pom pom animals, country painting, tin punch, woodcrafts, plastic painting, stenciling. Indians and nature and dinosaurs Classes will be held for four mi irw weeks beginning on June 15 Registration forms will be sent home with children the first week of May For lurther information call 89! 8II7 Wood Workshop for Senior Citizens On June 19 the C aledonia Community Education Office would like to hold a workshop for senior citizens to make dif­ ferent wexxi projects such as bird houses, bird feeders, knick knack shelves, etc. Call the Community Education Of­ fice at 89I-8II7 for more information. trw ww ww trw wwtritwtnttm w Ww w Ww Ww Wwifl ?! J F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... If you would like your church's Directory information listed call 795-3345 for more information. 795-9277 — MIDDLEVILLE Insurance and Medicaid Accepted 2 2 2 2 2 2 : 2 2 : 2 2 2 < I �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I May 7. 1987 / Page 5 Live demos highlight Special Ed classes On Friday. May I. Mrs. Emily Smith’s and Mrs Ava VanderPloeg'v sixth, seventh and eighth grade clases at the Middle School were treated to an interesting and informative Career Day Speakers included Mid­ dleville’s Terry Kelly, a fireman from the Kent County International Airport; Mark Worth, from the Bushwacker in Middleville; Bill Smith and Baird Hawkins, who talked about marketing and communications; Debbie Morbeck. from Cascade Engineering talked about the process of interviewing and hiring; Trooper Reggie Smith, from the Michigan State Police, sgt. Matthew Driscoll from the U.S. Air Force, and Judy Sloan and Deb Frey, from “Hair We Are", in Middleville Everyone enjoyed the ex­ cellent presentations on career opportunities and thanked those who took the time to share their occupations. Students were left with a number of options from which to chtxivc their future career Deb Frey (left) and Judy Sloan give haircuts to Chad Phillips (left) and Jim Wyles. Young poet at Junior High Eighth grader. Kathleen Ramsey, competed in and achieved a “finalist" ranking School Menus ( aledonia High School soup. veg., slixs. butter sand., and Jr. High Menu fruit. Thursday. May 7 Thursday. May 7 West. Pizza, fruit, green Pizza. com chips, veg. stix, beans McFall. Hamburger or fruit, milk, juice Friday. May 8 cheeseburger, french fries, Sub sandwich, french fries, fruit, mixed veg. Friday. May 8 green beans, dessert, milk, McFall. Pizza, green beans, juice fruit West, Hamburger or Monday. May 11 Hot dog on bun. chips and french fries, fruit, mixed veg. Hot dog available every dip, veg., stix, dessert, milk, day, milk served at every juice. Tuesday. May 12 meal. Pizza, french fries, pickle, cookie, milk, juice. Thornapple Kellogg High Wednesday, May 13 School & Middle School Potato salad, tried chicken, Monday . May 4 roll, com, jello, milk and Sloppy joe or cheeseburger, juice. french fries, rosy applesauce, Thursday, May 14 milk. Tuna casserole, muffin, Tuesday , May 5 peas, dessert, milk, juice. Italian spaghetti, w/meat Friday. May 15 sauce, carrots, applesauce, Fishwich. macaroni salad, milk mix veg., dessert, milk, juice. Wednesday, May 6 Hot beef sandwich, or ham­ burger on bun. stewed Thornapple Kellogg West tomato, or peas, pineapple, & McFall F.lem. Lunch milk Menu Thursday. May 7 Monday. May 4 Pizza, baked beans or col­ Mighty lunch, hamburger. eslaw. fruit cocktail, milk. french fries, condiments, fruit Friday. May 8 or ice cream Grandparents Day. Mid­ Tuesday. May 5 dle Smoked turkey on bun Burrito, w/cheese sauce, buttered com. choice of fruit. w wo cheese, potato chips, green beans, fruity jello, Wednesday. May 6 Chili or chicken noodle milk. | • HANGING BASKETS | | Thurs., May 7*12-6 p.m. | < Fri., May 8*10-6 p.m. J | Sat., May 9 • 9-6 p.m. S Across from U.S. Post Office in Middleville Ip Sponsored by Caledonia Dance Center. Pro- Kft ceeds to be used for the Competition Team to perform in Kansas City. * from the Young Writer’s Foundation. Thousands of students' works were submitted from around the United States to this program which is endors­ ed by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Fireman Terry Kelly demonstrates a fire proximity suit on student Joe Dominguez. Caledonia High School announces ‘honor roll’ 12th tirade Luis Andrade. Craig Aylworth. Becki Baird. Elizabeth Blom. Sue Cook. Kelly Crum. David Ferguson. Kimberly Fisk. Tina Frantti. Amanda Gehl. James Good. Cathy Heikkinen. Dennis Johnson. Karolyn Kieda. Kathie Kuhn. Kimberly Leatherman. Nancy Macomber. Janelle McGavin. Tricia Moomey, Mike Muller. Leila Myers. Kevin Nanzer, Daniel Nodorft. Shawn Orr, Christine Poll. John Post. Tom Proos. Michael Rundhaug. Stale Sagabrater. Amy Senneker. Sarah Sheehan. Bradley Sizelove. Brian Timmer. Amy Vaughn. Matthias VonDach. Joyce Vredevoogd. Linda Warner. Robert Weaver 11th Grade John Barstis. Mike Berends. Matt Burnt. Sally Clark. Nancy Cox. Douglas Curtis. Andrew De Good. Robert Doot. Dan Greenfield, Gregg lllikainen. Duane Johnson. Kory Keating. Katie Kowalczyk. My Lai. Tim Lannon. Christy Leatherman. Richard Moon. Denise Nickels. Michael Nickels. Melissa Potter. Traci Pries, Karen Rogers. Troy Shane. Rick Simpson. Douglas Stack. Julie Swartz. Samantha Thompson. Sara VanKuiken. Todd Walma. Jill Zandbergen 10th Grade Robert Andrusiak. Tom Barron. Milinda Beck. Phil Bowman. Brenda Brown. Knsti Doorn. Deborah Down­ ing. Richard Dunn. Jason Ferguson. Kristie Haupt, Cann Hirt. Timothy Hodgkin­ son. David Johnson Jason Jousma. Wendy Jousma, Gregory Kral. Pam Kuiper. hr Christopher Lentz. Kristen Moiis. Yvonne Morin. Taura Perrin. Andrea Pieters. Heidi Porter. Sharon Post. Trisha X Price. Scon Rmenger Debra Schumacher. Elizabeth Snyder. Rebecca Stauffer. Aaron Tafeisky. Tamara | FLOWER SALE | • GERANIUMS in this year s Young Writer's Contest. Kathleen s poem was sub­ mitted along with several others by Miss Henderson and Mrs. Grinstead Although the poem was not published in the anthology of winners. Kathleen will be receiving a certificate of accomplishment VanderW’oude. Maria Vargo. Brenton Walbridge. Wilbur Welton. Dai Wessman, Kimberly Wild. Collen Young. Rani Young. 9th (>rade Rachel Adams. Anne An­ drusiak. Kelly Audy. Ryuan Berends. Brian Boot. Scott Burd. Brent Burns. Christopher Cheek. Miriam Comegys, Thomas Cox. Jef­ frey Folkersma, Carla Frantti. Carrie Hill. Bradley Hodgkin­ son. Scott Hoek, Holly Hunter. Andrew Lillie. Jason Maynard. Matthew McConnon. Karla Oosterhouse. Amy Peterson. Sandra Roush. Aleassa Schambers, Daniel Scheid, Matthew Shane. Dana Sizelove. Lori Stanar. Dora Thompson. Jodi Tuinstra. Erika Tyler. Joel VanderWall. Ami Wilson. 8th Grade Chris Beetham. Sally Berencsi, Lori Bergy. Holli Bowman. Joe Cox. Chris Denison, Steve Douglas, Robert Driscoll. Andy Foster. Sherry Hackney. Korey Hof­ mann. Wendi Inderbitzen. Susan Jacobs. Pam Johnson. Bill Kowal, Amy Leatherman. Brett Maynard. Jeff McCaul. Katie Ramsey. Veronica Robertson. Rodd Swadner, Kent Taylor. Chris Todd. Brad Walbridge. Todd Whitwam. Ronda Wiltzer. 7th Grade Aron Bravata. Theresa Bravata. Margaret Conway, Jessica Cook. John Ill Du ba. San Engrnan. Craig Fortuna. Todd Hudson. Tanya Jousma. Rebecca Konmg. Khanh Lai. Susan Marsman. Joshua Me Connon. John Millard. Rodney Minch. Scott Minder, Tim Moiis. Tim Molts. John Nogel, Stephanie O’Krangley. Brad Seeley. Scon Siler. Jenny Smith. Tim Smith. Pam Stephens. Elisabeth Thomas. Jeff VanBelkum. Mike VanderPloeg. Chris VanRyn. Jeff Vehhouse, Jeff Velthouse. Gina Warner. Deborah Wilson, Casey Young. Owen Sabin (right) introduces Mark Worth from the Bujhwacker nursery. MOTHER’S DAY BUFFET SUNDAY MAY 1OTH NOON 'TIL 6:30 P.M. Serving carved steamship round of beef, French fried shrimp, baked chicken, sweet and mashed potatoes, vegetable, stuffing, plus our gourmet table with all your favorite items Adults $8.95 Children Under 10 $4.75 Children Under 5 No Charge Plus... FREE Dessert for Mom — and — FREE Bowling All Day for Mom MiddleVilla Inn Call 795-3640 or 891-1287 for Reservation* On M-37, just north of Middleville �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I May 7. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST Today is my last cooking class for the school year. I’ve taught two different classes this spring Sometimes ideas for the class came easily, sometimes not Sometimes the ideas worked and sometimes they didn't But for about an hour a week I helped 22 girls learn the basics of cooking I’ve tried to get them to read and follow directions. It's been fun and I hope the girls have learned a few things. If they have, they may decide to cook breakfast, lunch or din­ ner for mom on Mother’s Day Good luck girls. It's good to see Leslie Wessman up and running er­ rands around town after her recent surgery Thursday afternoon Joyce Ranos. Rae Elian Niles, and little Sara Mansfield called on several area relatives I wasn't fast enough with the camera. but at one point we had four generations together Saturday was a busy day Dana Maynard. Rich. Deb­ bie. Shirley and myself began the day by participating in the Hunger Walk in Grand Rapids We were among the nearly 5.000 who walked 12k or 7.50 miles. We managed to stay together and still see a few people we knew One person I recognized in the crowd was Martha McDonald. We haven’t seen each ocher since 1965. Dana. Deb and myself walked the whole route while Rich and Shirley, who were only going to walk one mile, stopped at the 9k mark. They saw more people from Caledonia while waiting for the ride back then we did walking. Our next step is to collect the amounts spon­ sored and get the envelopes back to Sandy Robertson. Gun Lake Family Medicine and After Hours Clinic 12850 Chief Noonday Rd.. Wayland, Ml Phone 792-6243 Hours. Mon Sat 9 a m. to 8 p.m.; Sun. 10-5 Appointments Taken X Rays ■ Lab Jbhn Lemke D.O., Family Practice Gary L. Doublestein, D.O., Professional or Retail Space for Lease Dr. Michael G. David Announces office hours for the PRACTICE of PODIATRY Medical & surgical treatment of the foot Located within the Gun Lake Family Medicine Bldg. 12850 Chief Noonday Rd . Wayland at Gun Lake Call 792-6243 for Appointment J. SERINI, D.O. and A. COATES, D.O. Now accepting patients for GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE Stomach, intestine 6 liver disease Located at 12850 Chief Noonday Rd Thanks to all of you for help­ ing with th's project and thank you for can ng' The United Methodist Church will be having it’s An­ nual W ork Bee Clean Up Day Saturday . May 9 Sign up at the church if you wish to help. The Meijer Community Party will be held on Fnday. June 26. It is sponsored by the Homemakers Club and w ill be held at the Caledonia United Methodist Church Get your tickets now from any Homemaker Club member. On May I the Boy Scouts from Troop 202 held their an­ nual spaghem dinner There was a good turnout. Congratulations to Catherine Bum and Frank Kapugia who were married May 2. There was a beautiful ceremony. Best of luck for the newlyweds. . . Ten Caledonia Elementary School fourth graders attained 100 percent on the math and reading objectives in the Michigan Assessment Test. This was taken last fall. Con­ gratulations to: Dorothy Benham. Eric Constant. Holly Debne. Dera Foote. Joy Geerlings. Sarah Gless, Denka Jousma. Sara Robert­ son. Heather Van Enk and Janice Welton. We will be hearing more from these students in the years ahead. Keep up the good work During the month of March Caledonia Elementary School had many students and their parents participate in the ‘Parents as Reading Part ners" program. Each student who read everyday received a special certificate and those students names were entered in a drawing for books donated to each grade level by the P.T.O and the winners are. Jason Williams (p.m. Kindergarten). Troy Leather­ man (am. Kindergarten), Keli Halperin (1st grade). Joshua Finkbeiner (2nd grade). Lisa Ferguson (3rd grade) Tim Baker (4th grade). Crystal Lanser (5th grade) and Kelly Stanar (6th grade). Hap­ py reading kids. Good luck to Case Weston who’s poem has been entered in the Kent County contest. Mrs. Packer's and Mrs. Bochniak's third graders all wrote poetry to enter in the schools Arbor Day contest. Case Weston’s poem was the schools winner. Plan to attend Caledonia Elementary’s sixth grade patriotic musical on June 2 at 7 p.m. On June 8 the Caledonia Board of Education will ask voters to waive the Head lee Amendment and maintain the district’s levy at 30.9 mills. Congratulations to Bruce and Mary Beth Sternberg on the arrival of their new little boy. Congratulations to Percy and Gert Dekam of Caledonia who celebrated their 40»h wedding anniversary last weekend and to Ted and Cin­ dy DeKam who celebrated their sixth wedding anniver­ sary last weekend Attention all Top O’ Morn­ ing members' Our next meeting will be May 12 at 9:30 a m. at the home of Virginia Rodgers Margaret and Mark Sunton enjoyed their Easter Sunday with daughter Peg and hus­ band in Landing They return­ ed on Monday Gayle Wiersma and David McCnth will exchange wed­ ding sous June 27 Parents of the couple are U after and Pat McCarth and Fran OLy. all of Middles ilk This as Doreen McCrath 's grandson Happy May birthday s to the following Leonard Wehe. 1st: Nancy Sunenkid. 4th. Carol Wesenberg. 5th; Mike Niles Sr.. 5th: Dan Niles. 5th; Ger­ trude Higley. 10th Adnan Hoogerheide. I Oth; Kent and Carol Wesenberg. 13th; Dorathea Blough. 16<h; Rhon­ da Hansen. 18th; Amanda Rogers. 21st; and Marjorie Kaechele will be 95 on the 22nd. Also Ruby VanKuiken and Ione Alderink on the 14th Jon Pelletier and Sheili Abel are also May birthday people. Happy birthday! Happy anniversary to Richard and Minnie Perault on the 11 th. Dixk Jo Vander Pol’s two aunts from Irons came to visit her and took her out to dinner at the Mid Villa. She also visited Dorothy Finkbeiner Iva Langkamp and Ralph enjoyed Iva’s 94th birthday dinner and cake and ice cream at the home of granddaughter Debbie and family. Delores Kingston will speak on “Citizens Against Crime” at 8 p.m. after the June I Wednesday night American Legion Steak Fry. The public is invited. The steak fry is $5.50 a plate. Please call Thelma Gehl at 891-8557 for dinner reservations, if possi­ ble. Dinner is served from 6-7:30 p.m. All adults and teenagers are encouraged to attend this one hour seminar. Millie and Becky Wenger should be home this week after a three-week tour of Ireland. They stayed with Jean and Bucky Vreeland while there. Agnes Baker from N.W. Grand Rapids, a former Caledonia resident, visited Dorothy Finkbeiner last week Thursday. Don Fischer is now home from Florida and was about to join the ranks of coffee drinkers at Joyce’s restaurant up town. Welcome home Don! Iva Langkamp’s son Junius and friend and Ralph Langkamp went to Las Vegas for a few days while Mattie stayed with Iva. Jeffrey and Gail Aldrich have a new baby girl. Our congratulations to them. Our condolances to the family of Victor Edward Milanowski, 23, who passed away April 28 of accidental injuries. He was a Caledonia graduate and a quality control inspector for Herrud Meat Co. parents are Ed and Joan Milanowski. Mrs. Helen Kilmartin celebrated her 90th birthday Saturday. After Saturday evening Mass everyone sang happy birthday to her. May she see many more years well and happy. Mr. and Mrs. George Teeter of Middleville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Renee to David Ahrens, son of Mr. and Mrs Gerald Ahrens of Grandville. A September 26 wedding is planned Congratulations io Ruth Huizenga and Benjamin Cook who were married on March 16 at Kelloggsvilk Christian Reformed Church in Kent wood Parents are John and Patricia Huizenga of Kent­ wood. and Emory and Anna Cook of Caledonia. Denise Bittner and Gerald Napieralski will be married August 1 Denise is of Caledonia and is the daughter of Paul and Betts Bittner of Pans. Gerald is the son of Pauline Napieralski and the late Florian Napieralski. Best wishes to them Clem Andreisuk’s sisters and friend from Dearborn were m Grand Rapids for the “TOPS’ affiliation and at­ tended Holy Family Church Saturdas night Karen Dailey and Paul Gipe will mary August 29. Parents are John and Judy Dailey of Caledonia and Dale and Helen Gipe all of Caledonia. Both are Caledonia graduates. Thelma Gehl will definitely be holding a A.L.S. benefit garage sale. Any donations of wearabk and usuable items would be appreciated. It will be held on Wednesday and Thursday. June 4 and 5. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Drop your donations off at her garage please Mrs. Doris Hemtzelman had the misfortune to fall and break both knees and ankles She was taken to the hospital for surgery. Mrs. Gerald Waldeck was hospitalized with a bad kidney but is not home. Get well wishes to him. Mr Harold Welton entered St. Mary ’s Hospital last week with an ulcer. We wish him a speedy recovery. Wesley Gehl and friend Barbara were Sunday dinner guests of the Ralph Gehis and Jim. Harold Miller also visited. Barbara intends to return to California for a cou­ ple of months to visit her mom who isn't too well. Tiffany Parker’s mother. Pam and Pete Garza of Jenison, held a family open house Saturday evening, in honor of daughter Tiffany who has left for induction into the U.S. Army. She will be stationed in New Jersey Tif­ fany is Dorothy Finkbetner’s granddaughter Sunday Mr and Mrs. John King attended Bostwick Lake Congregational Church. They witnessed the baptism of little David Kalep Otte. He's the grest nephew of John King Then they went to the Otte home for lunch. Peace Reformed Church hosted the combined choirs a Saturday and Sunday evening for a night of Musical Praise to a full house, fantastic! Reggie Raab has returned home from college in Tallehasse. Florula, to spend hts summer vacation with his family. Caledonia volunteers help community Two Caledonia residents were among approximately 700 AAL volunteers from the state of Michigan who attend ed the annual convention of the Michigan Federation of AAL Branches Caledonia participants in­ clude Gerald and Gladys Adams who attended an April 25 caucus at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center in Lansing. AAL member are joined in branches where they arc given the organizational and Iman ciai resources to accomplish humanitarian, service, social and educational projects to help others in their communities. The participants in federa­ tion conventions generally arc branch officers who attend to learn how to be more effective volunteer leaders. Several workshops were of­ fered to convention attendees, with subjects ranging from stress management to alcoholism and drug abuse. AAL. the nation's largest fraternal benefit society. pro­ vides 1.4 million members in 6,600 branches with fraternal benefits and. through its af­ filiated companies, other financial services. In addition, the 107.(XX) AAL. members living in Michigan are offered volunteer opportunities to help others in their own communities. Puppets visit Caledonia, Dutton elementaries Students in the fifth grade at Caledonia Elementary learned to make and operate puppets as part of a program spon sored by the Caledonia Elementary P.T.O. and the Michigan Council for Perfor­ ming Arts. June Stoppels who brought more than 100 puppets work­ ed with the students to help them each create a puppet us­ ing materials such as nylon stockings. athletic socks, and material scraps. So that all fifth graders could participate. Mr. Leatherman, fifth grade teacher, worked with Mrs. Stoppels and coordinated schedules and the puppet making site for this successful event At Dutton Elementary, the students picked the puppets they wanted to use and acted out stories of The Three Bears, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, and The Three Little Pigs. Children say they en­ joyed acting out the stories — R.N. — Immediate openings for RN’s in the following areas: • Obstetrics, 12-hour shift • Pediatrics, 3-11 p.m. shift • Med-Surgical, full and part-time, all shifts • I.C.U., part-time, 12-hour shifts • Emergency Room, part-time, (summer relief) • Shift Supervisor, part-time, 11 p.m. - 7 a.m. shift apply to ... Pennock Hospital 1009 West Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (EOE) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 7. 1987 I Page 7 Proposed school addition, Mason said in designing the concept three circulation pat­ terns were taken into con­ sideration: the safety of youngsters, parents picking from front page - up and dropping off their children, and bus traffic He said the plan calls for cutting off the existing McFall entrance drive with a green- way just south of the existing main entrance. He said that a new bus en­ trance would come from behind the Middle School where children could load and unload the bus in a cul-de-sac. He said there would be a sidewalk to ail of the school entries. Fifty additional park­ ing places would be included in an area leading to the culde-sac. he said Discussion of the running track's geography was held after it was pointed out that the new addition and parking lot at the south end of McFall would cut into the track field. Middle School Principal Joe Sanford said the track has never been regulation size but felt there was still a need for a practice area Mason said a 220 foot track would most likely replace the existing 330 foot area Budget reviewed A cul-de-soc and additonal parking are a part of the proposed landscaping design. In other business, board members accepted a tenative budget for the 1987-88 school Caledonia artist recognized in county contest Barb Vandcntoorn. who pro­ vided guidance and cncourgc ment with this project, and to the following students who receive special recognition of their talents: High School Entries and Awards Oil painting second place. Rani Young. Sculpture Honorable Mention. Mike Dragoo. Pottery. Honorable showing. Pam Kuipers; Pencil Drawings, first place, Mat­ thias von Dach; second place. Jason Ferguson; honorable showing. Denise Lund. Amy Vaughn. Rebecca Woodfield and Melissa Potter; Ink Draw­ ings; honorable showing, Caledonia students were among the Kent County young artists who were honored at the Grand Rapids Public Museum on March 26 to celebrate the winners of the Youth Talent Contest. More than 1.100 entries were received in the competi­ tion. which strives to identify and reward artistically excell­ ing young people in Kent County. All of Caledonia's young artists who submitted artwork to the competition are com­ mended for their participa­ tion. Congratulations are ex­ tended to their teacher. Mrs. Gina Grinage; Pastels. Char­ coal: honorable mention. Matthias von Dach and honorable showing. Candie Richards; Mixed Media: honorable showing. Rebecca Woodfield. Junior High School Entries & Awards. Pencil Drawings: first place. Christy Bigelow; honorable showing. Christopher Cheek. Stephanie Lund and Joel VandcrWall; Pastels. Charcoal: honorable showing. Christopher Cheek and Kim Meines and Mixed Media honorable showing. Joel VandcrWall The proposed design for the McFall odditon. year in the amount of $6,420,404 Page said this amount represents an approximate nine percent increase over last year's budget mainly in the areas of teacher's salaries. He said the increase is largely due to the hiring of new teachers to accomodate an increased enrollment and to accomodate some regular raises in teachers' contracts. He added that there has also been a sharp increase in the cost of text books and materials. No action was taken or public input offered during the board's Truth in Taxation Hearing. But Page said the board would have to take ac­ tion at the June I meeting if there is a raise in property assessments. If they don't aCt. he said, and there is a raise in assessments, the school will lose 1.29 mills or approx­ imately $131,000 in local pro­ perty taxes and as much as $95,000 in state aid. Regular business The board approved hiring Donna Bray as business manager to replace retiring Lois Seppanen At the last board meeting the board ap­ proved hiring Alice Jansma. personnel director Page said Jansma decided to turn down the job for personal reasons, but that she will keep her cur­ rent position Finally, the txxird ratified three-year administrative master contracts. Richard J. Chor\an, ( ).// DOCTOR of OPTOMEI RY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891 1056 Join the homeowners who’ve discover­ ed the value of their home equity as a credit resource with us. This equity es­ tablished in your home is the resulting amount, if you sold your house today. We understand the value of your home, and offer you a revolving line-of-credit secured by the equity you have in your home. Our interest rates are affordable and the new tax reform bill still allows your mortgage interest deduction. Caledonia Community Ed. preschool enrollment open Enrollment is now open for cost will be $150 and the child the 1987-88 pre school must be five-years-old by December 31. Two classes program. A Young Five program will are offered for four-year-olds be offered which is designed on Monday and Wednesday for those youngsters who may afternoons from 12:30-3 p.m. not be quite ready for and Tuesday and Thursday kindergarten This class of afternoons from 12:30-3 p.m pre -school will be held Mon­ A three-year-old class will day. Wednesday and Friday meet on Tuesday and Thurs­ mornings from 9-11:30. The day mornings from 9-11:30. Cost for these classes will be $125. All classes are scheduled for 16 weeks Classes are BILLIES scheduled to start September BEAUTY SALON 14. 1987. “On the Lake’’ For more informal ion or to 555 S Shore Dme. Green Lake enroll, call 891-8117. McFALL ELEMENT? Our home equity line-of-credit offers you financial convenience. You can have the things you need or would like to enjoy now. Use your line-of-credlt with us for home improvements, pru­ dent or necessary investments, voca­ tional or college schooling, or even a long planned vacation. Just come in today and apply! Using a Home Equity Loan as a Line-of-Credit could be the answer to your financial picture. Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RUSSELL. OWNER 25 YEARSTHE SAME > OCA pQS E3Q ■MTI WBkW GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS OF WEST MICHIGAN, INC. Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE — 795 7625 124 East Main St., Middleville. Ml 49333 FDIC Bunk safe and sound banking �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 7. 1987 Caledonia wins eighth straight in track The Fighting Scot track 16.2. team improved their season First Place Results: Shot Put. Mulder - C dual meet record to 8 wins and 0 losses with a 93-44 victory 43’8”; High Jump. Kazemier over the very competitive - C - 6’2”: Discus. Mulder C - 134’5”; Pole Vault. Godwin Wolverines Outstanding performances Hooton - C - 13’0”; 3200 M for the day were turned in by Relay. Caledonia (Curtis. Dave Smith with close vic­ Fowler. Pierce. Smith) tories in the 1600 meter run 9:00.3. High Hurdles. S. 4 :50.1 and the 3200 meter run Prins - C - 16.2; 100 M Dash. 10:26.9. Donn Bonzheim with Bonzheim - C - 11.5; 800 a double win in the 100 meter Relay. Caledonia (Buer. dash 115 and the 200 meter Kietzman. Shane Bonzheim) dash 23.9. Todd Hooten with 1:37.1; 1600 M Run. Smith a 13’0” effort in the pole C - 4:50.1; Low Hurdles. vault. Craig Mulder with a Kiev man - C - 42.4; 200 M personal best of 43’8” in the Dash. Bonzheim - C - 23.9; C shot put. and Steve Prins with 3200 M Run. Smith a high hurdle victory time of 10:26.9; 1600 Relay. Caledonia (Pederson. Bur­ chfield. Nickels. Keating) 3 46 6 The Caledonia track team ran past the very youthful Hamilton Hawkeyes 114 to 23. The best race of the day w as turned tn by Caledonia’s Doug Curtis who ran an ex­ cellent strategic race to beat Todd Klokkert (the 1986 O K Blue Champion) in the 3200 meter run with a time of 10:21.8. The top point scorers for the Scots were Craig Mulder 13. Donn Bonzheim 12%, Todd Hooton 8 and Dave Smith 7%. First Place Results: Shot Put. Milder - C 43’1”; High Jump. Weaver C - 6’0”; Long Jump. Hooton - C - 18’1 M"; Discus. Mulder - C - 132’7”. Pole Vault. Lewis - C - 11’6”; 3200 Relay. Caledonia (Cur­ tis. Fowler. Pierce. Smith) 9:21 8: 100 M Dash. Bon­ zheim C 11.5; 800 Relay. Caledonia (Buer. Kietzman. Shane. Bonzheim) 1:39.7; 1600 M Run. Smith - C 4:54.4; 400 Relay . Caledonia (Bonzheim. Kietzman. Shane. Naughton) 48.1: 800 M Run. Fowler - C - 2:13.9; Low Hurdles. M Prins - C - 43.2; 200 M Dash. Bonzheim - C 24.5; 3200 M Run. Curits - C - 10:21.8; 1600 Relay. Caledonia (Pederson. Nickels. Pierce. Smith) 3:40.2. On Saturday . May 2. the Caledonia track team had some good performances to finish in 6th place at the 12-team Greenville Relays. The meet score was G R Christian 106. West Catholic 81. Coopersville 79. Spana 61. Chippewa Hills 60.5. Caledonia 54. Ionia 35. F H. Central 28. Rockford 23. Greenville 15. Cedar Springs 8. and Lowell 6.5. The Scots set school records in the Discus Relay (Craig Mulder. Jim Buer. and Kirk Graham) 372’7”. the Pole Vault Relay (Todd Hooton. Jim Lewis, and Kirk Graham) 37’0”. and the Fatman's 400 Relay (Craig Mulder. Dave Wilson. Jim Buer. and Kory Keating) 47.5. The Scots 8 mile relay team of Dae Smith. Doug Curtis. Mark Cherpes. and Tim Hodgkinson unbelievably tied with kwiia first place with the identical time of 44:30.6. Meet Results and Highlights: Pole Vault Relay. Caledonia. 37’0”; 8 Mile Relay. Caledonia and Ionia lie. 44:30.6. Fatman's Relay. Caledonia. 47.5. Caledonia nips Hamilton Godwin in girls track The Caledonia girls track team continued their winning ways last week to make their dual meet record 8-0 On Monday they defeated Hamilton 98-30 and on Wednesday the ladies ran past Godwin 99 29. This week the girls compete with Middleville on Monday and Comstock Park on Wednesday fhey will also compete in the Eagle Relays at Hudsonville on Saturday, then finish their dual meet season on Monday. May II. by entertaining the Bulldogs from Byron Center Hamilton Results: Shot l*ut. Amy Staffers - C 35’2”; Discus. Amy Stof fers C - 110’2”. High Jump. Sally Clark - C - 5’2”; Long Jump. Delee Raab - C 14’6”; 3200 M Relay. Caledonia (Hill. Stauffer. Ruehs. Wabma) 11:48.4; 100 M Hurdles. Sally Clark C 17 8. 1600 M Run. Carla Franlti C 6:01.7; 400 M Dash. Deh Schumacher C 1:07.2; 800 M Run. Carrie Hall C 2:45.5; 300 M Hurdles. Sally Clark - C 53 8; 200 M' Dash. Mandy Vcldhoff C 29 3. 3200 M Run. Jennie Dambly. 13:28.6; 1600 M Relay. Caledonia (Colburn. Warner. Schumacher. Clark) 4:49.6. Godwin Results: Shot Put. Amy Staffers - C 30’2%”; Discus. Amy Staf­ fers - C 90 I. 3200 M Relay. (Hill. Dambly. Goodenough. Stauffer) II 09 3; I OOM Hurdles. Sally Clark C 17.6; 800 M Relay. Caledonia (Raab. Brodock. Lynn. Marshall) 1:59.3; 1600 M Run. Carla Frantti C - 5:56 5; 400 M Relay. Caledonia (Raab. Brodock. Lvnn. Audrusiak) 56 2; 400 M Dash. Deb Schumacher - C - I 05.0; 800 M Run. Came Hill - C 2:45.7; 300 M Hurdles. Sally Clark C 52 0; 1600 M Relay. Caledonia (Colburn. W'amcr. Schumacher. Clark) 4:36 9 On Saturday. the Caledonia Girls Track Team captured their third trophy of the year by winning the Runner Up position at the Greenville Relays The meet was dominated by Grand Rapids Christian which is probably the most powerful Class B team in the slate at the present time They placed first in 13 of the 16 events, broke nine meet records and one school record. Trojan net team win two more The Trojan tennis team won two more league matches last week to stay undefeated in league competition. At the end of the week the Trojans lost their second non league match of the season The Tro­ jans now have eight w ins and two losses this season. Saturday the team traveled to Galesburg-Augusta for their second tournament of the year. The Trojans were hop­ ing to defend their 1986 title, but fell two points short. “With our third singles player out of the lineup we were forced to move Steve Egleston up to third singles. Steve responded by winning a tournament title at that flight.” said coach Larry Seger "However, by moving Steve up a spot we were forc­ ed to fill in at the fourth singles spot where we only — BINCO — Caledonia American Legion 9548. M-37 Thursday. 6:30 pm. picked up one point out of a possible four points. ” Dan DeMorrow continues to play great tennis and look top honors by winning the number one singles flight. Dirk Strater and Steve Miner took the runner-up spot at se­ cond doubles. The Trojan team continues to make good improvement. This week the big match is with Caledonia at the Scotts courts. Early next week we will face Comstock Park who is one of the pre-season favortties Middleville 7. Bvron Center 0 1st singles. Jeff Kuehn won 6-0. 6-1; 2nd singles. Steve Egleston won 6-3. 6-4. 3rd singles. Doug Mathiesen won 6-2. 6-0. 4th singles. Pete Donker won 6-0, 6-2. 1st doubles. Strater & Miner won 6-0, 6-1, 2nd doubles. Keller & Parker won 6-0. 6-1.3rd doubles. Dean & Kenyon won 6-0. 6-2 "Player of the Match" was Dan Keller and Scon Parker Middleville 6. KelloggsvHk I. 1st singles. Dan De Morrow won 6-1. 6-1, 2nd singles. Jeff Kuehn won 6-2. 6-3. 3rd singles. Steve Egleston won 6-1. 6-2. 4th singles. Parry Vugteveen lost 6-1. 4-6. 3-6. 1st doubles. Mathiesen & Donker won 6-0. 6-0. 2nd doubles. Strater &. Miner won 6-0. 6-3. 3rd doubles. Keller & Parker won 6-0. 6-0. "Player of the Match" was Doug Mathiesen and Pete Donker. Middleville 1. Hudsonville 6. 1st singles. Dan De Morrow lost 1-6. 2-6. 2nd singles. Jeff Kuehn lost 0-6. 3-6. 3rd singles. Steve Egleston lost 3-6. 2-6. 4th singles. Corey Dean lost 0-6. 0-6 1st doubles. Mathiesen & Donker lost 1-6. 3-6. 2nd doubles. Strater & Miner won 6-3. 6-3. 3rd doubles. Keller &. Parker lost 5-7. 4-6 Trojan wrestlers fail to place at state meet Three Middleville wrestlers traveled to Owosso for the Slate Cadet Championships on May 2. Jim McGrath and Bryan Cooley each won three mat­ ches but did not place Dave Lehman competed tn the 13 A 14 year old Greco Roman Division Dave won two matches to take the cham pionship in the 135 lb weight class Akmg the way he defeated last years Greco State Champion and this years Free Style Champion loss to Caledonia. Caledonia Scotts win battle of track unbeatens In a battle of O-K Blue girls track unbeatens. Caledonia took a major step toward a league'title by knocking off the Trojans 78-50 Monday night. The Trojans had only five firsts in the meet including two by Pam Eaglen in the 100 (13.13) and 200 (27.66). The other firsts were by Eaglen, Mandy Baerman. Juliette Esakson and Irena Yonkers in the 8(X) (1:53.33); Baerman. Martha Funk. Esakson and Eaglen in the 400 (54.29) and Yonkers in the 400 (1:02.19). Trojans win 2 of 3 in baseball Middleville crept closer to the .500 mark in baseball by winning two of three games last week. The Trojans lost to Maple Valley 10-6. but did topple Comstock Park 6-3 and Caledonia 6-2. Against Comstock Park. B.J. Furrow went the distance on a 4-hitter. He struck out 8 and issued 5 walks. Trailing 3-1. the Trojans tied the game in the fifth on a wild pitch and an error. Mid­ dleville scored three more in the sixth on Randy Stickney’s double and an error, a squeeze bunt and Brian Verlindc’s rbi single. Stickney and Verlinde had two hits and two rbis. Stickney was the winner against Caledonia on a 6-hitter He fanned 9. Middleville scored two runs in each of the third and fourth innings to lead 5-0. Brian Verlinde had a 2-run single in the fourth while two singles and an error and a sacrifice fly Golfers encouraged to help MS fundraiser The Michigan Chapter of the National Multiple Scelrosis society needs volunteers to help or particiapte in its "longest day of golf’ fundraising project. From Aug. 7 through Sept 13 on courses all over Michigan, foursomes and individual golfers will be en­ couraged to help drive out MS by doing what they do best, golfing From sunup to sundown. 7 a m. to 8 p m golfers will be raising hinds by collecting pledges for each hole they play Awards will be available to all participants raising SI00. 5300. $500 and SI .000 or more’ Grand prizes will be awarded for the top four in­ dividuals and the top four- some in Michigan Anyone wishing more in­ formation on how to register or how to help introduce this event in their community are asked to call Denise or Phyllis at 1-8OO-247-7382 This agency is partially funded by United Way scored the third inning runs. Mark Tasker. Scott Ollhousc, Mark and Brian Verlinde had two hits "We played very well Right now we’re playing gixxl baseball,” said Trojan coach Bernie Weller "We hadn't been getting too many key hits prior to Comstock Park We left 8 runners on. but we stole 7 bases and got good pitching.” Two big innings carried Maple Valley to the 10-6 win The Lions scored 5 in the third and 4 in the fifth to lop the Trojans Matt McClelland had 3 hits for the winners while Tai Gearhart had 2. Tasker had a two-run homer for the Trojans and a threerun clout inthe third. He add cd a single to finish 3-for 3 with 5 rbis. Stickney had a double and single and Ross Sprague had an rbi double. HEY, I’M AT BERGER CHEVROLET Drop in and see me or call 949-5200, ext. 221 NEW USED CARS ANO TRUCKS & LEASING SERVING GRANO RAPiOS &NC£ ’925 TOM LEEDY 2525 28tmSE GRANO RAPIDS MICH PmOE 949 5200 Ext 221 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 7, 1987 / Page 9 Computer Corner: Caledonia Scotts accounting with Apples by Andrew Mann Some high school students have seen accounting with the computer become an in­ tegrated part of their cur­ riculum. High school accounting teacher Mr. Ferguson uses the computer to reinforce the basic skills first mastered in class. In Accounting I. students receive a short in­ troduction to computerized accounting during the last few weeks of the semester For the advanced Accounting II students, the computer is used for in depth accounting ex­ perience After reviewing the basics, these students learn to input all types of data into the computer to closely simulate business applications. Ferguson says. com­ puterized accounting helps to better prepare students for the experiences they will have in business. Using the computer is faster and more accurate than the old fashion method of doing it by hand “But just like learning multiplication facts before us­ ing a calculator, students must first show mastery of accoun­ ting principles before they move on to the powerful computers The computer eliminates much of the tedious work common to all accounting." Ferguson deserves the recognition for his hard work in integrating the new Trojan girls win G-A Relays, two duals Middleville's streaking girls track team finished first in last Saturday's Galesburg Relays. The Trojans racked up six firsts en route to 108 points. Gaining firsts were Pam Eaglen, Julie Esakson. Mandy Baerman and Trcna Yonkers in the 800 meter (1:53); Sara Sclleck. Baerman. Eaglen and Yonkers in the sprint medley (3:04.4); Kim Newman. Rory Curths. Van Duinc and Jody Posthumus in the 3200 (10:56): Robin Kidder, Tam­ my Ruffner. Newman and Sclleck mt he frosh mile (4 41); Baerman. Esakson. Martha Funk and Eaglen in the 400 (54.4) and Eaglen. Baerman. Funk and Yonkers in ilu X(XI uh Jk \ i 2 (H ) Notching seconds were VanDume and Sherry Walson in the high jump. Kidder. Jen­ ny Eichenberg. Brenna Frank and Julie Gulch in (he discus, and Sclleck. Ruffner. Gulch and Funk in the shuttle hurdles. The Trojans also blasted Byron Center 126-6 and Kelloggsville 125-2 in dual meets. Against Byron Center. Funk had firsts in the long jump (13-3). 110 hurdles (18.5) and 330 hurdles (54.5. Eaglen took a pair of firsts in the 110(12.0) and 220(29.2) as did Fry in the shot put (27-6) and discus (87-2) and Posthumus in the mile (6:20) and two mile (13:39.9). Other firsts include the twomile relay (11:37.2). the 880 (2:02.1). the 440 (57.8) and the mile relay team (4:57.4). Individual firsts weml to Walton in the high jump (4-8). Yonkers in the 440 (1:07.1). and Newman in the 880 (2:52.2). Aginst the Rockets. Fry won the shot (28-8) and discus (82.2). Yonkers the 440 (1:05.9) and 330 hurdles (52.5) . and Eaglen the 100 (12.1) and 220 (29.3). All the relay teams won as did Walton in the high jump (4-6), Ruffner in the 110 hurdles (18.0). Posthumus in the mile (6:15), Curths in the 880(2:51.2). Middleville boys 5-1 in dual meets The Middleville boys track team is currently sporting a 5-1 dual meet record, in­ cluding a perfect 4-0 record in the league. The victories have been over Godwin. Hamilton. Byron Center, and Kellog­ gsville in the league and non league foe Wayland. The onlyloss was a 69^68 squeeker to Calvin Christian Individuals that have been instrumental in helping the team this season are: sophomore Brent Van Polen and freshman Brad Eastwood. In both the high and low hurdles. Brent set a sophomore record in the highs With a 15.3 clocking. Brad has established two freshman records with his times of 16.0 in the highs and 43.2 in the lows. Tim Mesecar tied a junior 100 yd. dash Mark with a 10.5 clocking and recently was clocked at 50.6 in the quarter mile at the Galesburg relays. Both junior Brad Van Sickle and Mark Drenton. the only senior on the team have thrown the discus over 120 feet. Sophomore Burke Thompson has tossed the shot 44'11”. Sophomores Jim Thome. Mike Smith and Dean McNutt have done an outstanding job in the sprints and middle distances Distance runner; sophomores. Scott Palmer and Todd Kidder; juniors. Ken Carpenter and Steve Becker have been the leading point getters in the mile, mile and (wo-mile BROKERS 891-9219 We have moved See me tor all your real estate needs at 131 E. Main LU WARD 795-3723 technology of computers into the traditional accounting cur­ riculum. “The software pro­ gram is directly integrated with the textbook. Any pro­ blem m the textbook can be put into the computer. It is great." he says. The computerized accoun­ ting program in Caledonia has been so successful that ocher schools have called and visited to learn about our pro­ gram This just another exam­ ple of the excellent programs and staff in our district Construction beginning at Caledonia Elementary Schools. Pre-construction meetings were held at all elementaries on April 24. At its meeting April 21. the Board of Education awarded bids to R&G Construction for work at Kettle Lake. Dutton and Caledonia Elementaries. respectively. The bids that came in were such that the ex­ terior remodeling of the old junior high had to be postpon­ ed. officials say. Most of the work at the elementaries expected to be completed for occupancy in the fall. Dutton Elementary should be ready in January of 1988 Parents and students can ex­ pect some disruption in their routine but all precautions are being taken to insure safety. It would be wise for every parent to have a small talk with their students to explain the danger of playing near a construction site officials cau­ tion. Below is a calendar the architects hope to follow in 1987: May 14. Bids received for high school site work; May19. High school sue work contract awarded; June I. High schixil site work begins; July 3. Bid specs, for new high school sent out; Aug. 4. Receive bids for new high school; Aug. II. Award bids for new high school; and Fall 1987. Caledonia Elementary and Kettle Lake renovations completed. Third graders try hands at publishing Third graders in Mrs. Packer’s and Mrs. Bochniak's classrooms at Caledonia Elementary School have created a newspaper called “Read All About It”. Budding editors, feature writers and reporters wrote articles for this twice publish­ ed paper and have learned in­ terviewing techniques, lay-out and design. After the first edition of the paper went to press, a reporter from the Grand Rapids Press presented a slide show and question and answer session to the third graders who could then compare their ex­ periences to those incurred by the workers who put out a dai­ ly paper The next edition of “Read All About It” will be on the stands later this month - Spring Carnival set for May 9 The public is invited to a spring carnival May 9 at West Elementary School from 11 a m io 3 pm The fun-filled event is being sponsored by the school's ParentsTeacher Organizaooo iPTO) Dutton Elementary com­ pleted is expected to be com­ pleted in January . 1988. Occupancy of the new high school; the new middle school is slated for January. 1989 and fall. 1989. respectively. Caledonia C's for enhancing the school and community were awarded to: Senior Chad Alverson for receiving the State of Michigan F.F.A. Star Agnbusinessman Award for 1987; seniors Mark Gecrligs and James Good, junior Chris McCann, and sophomores Sharon Post and Wilbur W elton for being the top rated Ag Forum Team in the State of Michigan in 1987. High school students Mary Gorsky . Brad Sizelove, and Bob Weaver spoke about anti­ alcohol. anti-drug, and quality of life efforts at school. Personnel action taken in­ cluded the transferring of Lonnie Colburn to head custo­ dian at the high school, hiring Candice Bowman to drive a bus. accepting the retirement of Mary Jane Olihouse and the resignation of Marsha Wells, and taking action on several requests for leaves. Contracts were awarded to Harglo Construction. R&G Construction, and Rapid Con­ struction for additions to our three elementary schools. The purchase of a 4-wheel drive truck was authorized from Seif & Sons Chevrolet for snow plowing. Ballot language for the June 8 annual election was approved. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday. May 19. in the Board Rtxim at 203 Main Street. Local students attend Solo/Ensemble competition by Katie Ramsey Solo Ensemble was held at Crestwood Middle School on Feb. 14. It lasted from 8 a m until 5 p.m. Forty students from Caledonia Jr. High's seventh and eighth grade bands attended Once we arrived, we went to our warm-up room where a director checked us in. We were very nervous but manag­ ed to play through our solos, duets, and trios before we had to play them in front of a judge. Sooner than we had ex­ pected. the time for us to play had arrived We walked down the halls to our performance room more nervous than ever now We gave a copy of our music to the judge and tuned with the piano or with other people in our ducts or trios Sometimes other people would be in the nx>m to listen. Once we got started, most of us did o.k. After we had played, we went over to the judge to listen to the com­ ments he had for us. We then went -back to our warm-up room to put our instruments away and wait for our ratings to be posted. We were rated I through V. 1 being the best Our ratings were posted out­ side <Mir performance room door. If we got a I or II. we could buy a medal. Forty of us did receive a I or II. Inspite of the nervousness we felt. I think we all had a goodtime and learned a little, too Students who earned first divisions were: Heather Com egys. Theresa Bra vita. Pam* Johnson. Katie Ramsey. Paula Hansen. Susan Jacobs. John Millard. Eric Stanek. Chen Nowak. Steve Douglas. Kent Tavlor. Mike VanderPloeg. Chip Hoebeke. Brad Walbridge. Dennis Elmhirst. Todd Vander W'oude. David Cnsher and Bob Poll. Students w ho earned second divisions were: Joy Chamness. Deb Wilson. Scott Siler. Janine Dent. Susan Jacobs. Jessica Cook. Korey Hofmann. Sherry Hackney. Lori Bcrgy. Kim Neely. Hoili Bowman. Elizabeth Thomas. Eric Lanscr. Andy Foster. Gretchen Grovers. Shawn Mateo. Mark Uy I and Josh McConnon Surplus food distribution set for May 13 Government surplus hxxl will be distributed on Wednes­ day. May 13. from IO to 4 p.m. al the Middleville Com munity Hall. For local news of Middleville and Caledonia Subscribe today! 795*3345 LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION School Election NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL BARRY, ALLEGAN, KENT AND IONIA COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the Annual School Election of the School District will be held on Monday, June 8, 1987. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 8, 1987, IS MONDAY, MAY 11, 1987. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK, P.M., ON MONDAY, MAY 11, 1987, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks’ offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. JOHN MILLER, JR. Secretary, Board of Education �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 7, 1987 CLASSIFIED ADS Commodity distribution schedule told On May 13, cheese, butter, milk, honey and rice will be available from the Communi­ ty Action Agency of South Central Michigan on a first come, first serve basis to those presenting a current card at the sites specified below. There will be no site changes on the day of distribu­ tion. All new applications, renewals and changes on com­ modity cards may be done at the site on distribution day or until May 11 at the Communi­ ty Action Agency Office (220 W. Court Street. Hastings, telephone 948^883.) When applying for a new card or recertifying, proof of household members should be presented. Examples of in­ come verification are medicaid cards, social securi­ ty. pension statements, in­ terest or direct deposit statements or check stubs The income catena for the program is as follows: (Household size. Under 60. 60 Years and Older THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Official Board Minutes The regular mMfirvg of the Thornoppie Township Board wo* held on April 13. 1987 Supervisor Boysen colled the meeting to order at 7 00 p.m Present Boy*en Getty, Rock. Eaton. Kenyon Absent None Other* present Sun and New* Reporter Kathy Oresik The minute* of the regular meeting of March 9. 1987 were approver! with the amount of the printed bill* to be corrected Io $31 702 64 The special meeting of March 1, 1987 were approved a* read The Treasurer * report wo* reviewed and final lax collection discussed Printed bill* In the amount ol $20,593.81 were re­ viewed Getty moved the bill* be allowed supported by Rock. Yea*: Boy ten. Rock, Getty. Eaton, Kenyon. Motion carried The Supervisor reported on 1987 tax assessment* THE LEGAL ADVERTISER 18400 WOODWARD AVE DETROIT 48203 TOWNSEND 8 9709 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) 5187851 BLAIR MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald Ray Blair and Schorlene K. Blair, his wife to Manufacturers Hon over Mortgage Corporation, o Del aware Corporation. Mortgagee dated August 4 1983 and re­ corded on August 8. 1983. in Liber 255. on page 85 Barry County Record* Michigan, and assigned by Mesne Assignment to Duval Federal Savings and Loon Asso­ ciation, a Federal Savings and Loon Association by an assign men! dated July 1 1985 and re­ corded on April 13 1987 in Liber 449. on page 01. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mart gage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of Seventy One Thousand Two Hun died Two and 64 100 Dollars ($71,202 64). including interest at 13.5% per.annum. Undei the power of sale con tamed in said mortgage and the Supervisor Boysen and Trustee Getty, being member* of the pint building feasibility commit­ tee brought the Board up to date on the study Correspondence reod and placed on file from MTA and Mike Hollifox Bid* for the du»t control pro gram were opened and record­ ed os follows Arnsman Dust Control: 143 house x 100 ft. $5.291.00 Wyoming Asphalt one time application $38 00 per 100 ft. In discussion it was deter min ed Wyoming Asphalt'* fee would be $5,434 00 for 143 houses Ke nyon moved to accept Arnsman * bid in the amount of $5,291 00 supported by Getty. Yea* Boy sen Getty Eaton. Kenyon Ab stain Rock Motion carried. With no further business ap­ pearing. meeting was adjourned at 8 40 p.m. DONNA KENYON Clerk (5-7) statute in such cose mode and provided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of the mort gaged premises, or some port of them at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Has tings Ml at 11:00 o clock A M on June 5. 1987 Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and ore de scribed os The East of the Northeast % of the Southwest 7« of Section 34. Town 3 North, Range 7 West, except the Easterly 363 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the dote of such sale Doted April 30 1987 Duval Federal Savings and Loon Association Assignee of Mortgagee ROBERTA TREMAIN & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at law Professional Corporation 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Michigan 48011 Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee (5-28) KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS AMOCO FUEL OIL GAS / DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY Xmamtmor/ (?*., 3 nt. 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA Ml 49316 SELF-SERVE GAS DIESEL kerosene SNACK SHOP (616) 891-8198 Featuring Amoco Premier De** Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Your Lawn Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) _ Middleville Bob Klinge ■W" 795-7647 PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m. respect i veh» I - 1596. $733; 2- $802. $987; 3- $1,008. $1,240; 4$1,213, $1,493 For each additional family member add $206. $253. It k suggested that people bring bags or other containers in which to put their food they receive. To avoid waiting, people are encouraged not to arrive at their food sites until Commission on Aging (Hastings) 10 a m. to 2 p.m. Commission on Aging (Nashville and Woodland) 11 a m. I p.m. they have opened This program is coordinated by the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan The purpose is to see that government surplus food is given to people of lower income in need. During the past 12 months. 150 volunteers in Barry County have hauled and distributed tons of government surplus commodities Additional information may he obtained by contacting the Barry County Office, at the Courts and Law Building. 220 W. Court St . Hastings. MI. Phone 948 4881 Barr* County Distribution Wednesday, May 13 Prairieville Township Hall 10115 Norris Rd . Delton. MI 9:30 a m. to 3 p.m. SATELLITE DISH, pipe mount, 8’ Fiberglass, LNA, Rotator Down Convertor, Receiver, 100’ Cable, operating now, $850. 795-3632 Seventh Day Adventist Community Service Center 502 Green St. Hastings. MI 8 a m. to noon SPLITTER PARTS, 11 GPM pump, 4“ X 24“ cylinder, VW axle w/Ures, Control Valve, 1Beam Reservoir, $275. 795-3632 After 60 Club of Middleville Middleville Community Bldg. East Main St . Middleville. Ml 10 a m. to 4 p.m. Castleton Township Hall 98 S. Mam St Nashville. Ml 9 a m. to 1 p.m. St. Amborse Catholic Church 11252 Floria Rd.. Delton. MI 10 a.m. to noon and I p.m. to 3 p.m. St. Francis Church 11842 W Nine Mile Rd. Orangeville. MI noon to 5 p.m. Johnstown Township Hall M-37 (near Mill Lake) Battle Creek. Ml 9 a m. to noon. Zion Lutheran Church 6338 Velic Rd Woodland. Ml 10 a.m p.m. to 2 Barry Commission on Aging menu and coming events Wednesday, May 6 - Impossible ham and cheese pie. California blend, tossed salad, fruit muffin, marg., chilled plums. 2% milk. Thursday, May 7 - Tuna noodle casserole, mixed veg., scalloped tomatoes, assorted rolls, marg., cheesecake. 2% milk. Friday, May 8 - Chuck Wagon Steak, oven baked potato, pimento cauliflower, assorted roll, marg., variety pudding, 2% milk Monday, May 11 - Chicken Turnover, brussell sprouts, peas and carrots, bread, marg., molded fruit salad. 2% milk Tuesday, May 12 - Turkey Tetrazinni. italian mixed vegs., beets w/orange sauce, noodles, whole bread, marg., pineapple chunks, 2% milk. Events Wednesday, May 6 Hastings -Shopping/Sing along/Crafts Woodland -Sing along with Isla/Cards Middleville-Dessen Potluck. Delton—Blood Pressure. Thursday, May 7 - HastingsReading/Shopping/Crafts. Delton- Hosea Humphrey Friday, May 8 - HastingsHosea Humphrey/Popcom. Woodland- Herb Roberts/Cards Games. Monday. May 11 - HastingsLansing Gilbert'Mothers Day/Social Security. Middleville-Ledges Livelies. Woodland-Cards Delton Consumers Power Program. Tuesday, May 12 - Senior Power Day in Lansing. Nashville—Consumers Power Program Hastings Puzzles Meals are available for those over 60 years of age. and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Con g reg rate meals ts $1 with food stamps accepted All sites are barrier free Call 948-4856 before 3 p.m one day in advance for reserva­ tions. Meals are served at: Hastings-120 N Michigan Ave. Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday, and Friday. Nashville-Masonic Temple. Monday. Tuesday, Wednes day. Thursday & Friday. Delton-Faith United Methodist Church. Monday. Wednesday, and Thursday. Middleville-VFW Post. Monday. Wednesday, & Thursday. Woodland-Eagles Club. Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. Home Delivered Meals are available at Extra Cost. Special Notice The date of the Commission On Aging Community Garage Sale has been changed to June 4. We are still looking for good used articles for this sale. Remember that the Ledges Livelies are coming to Middleville on Monday, May 11. Don’t miss their program. Also don’t miss the chance to go to Lansing to make your views known to the Legislators. The bus will leave Hastings at 7:15 a.m. Call now and make your reservations. 948-4856 In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of my son, Francis Haight, who passed away 2 years ago, May 11,1985. They say lime heals ail sorrow and helps you to forget But time has only proven how much I miss you yet God gave me strength and courage to bear the parting blow But whai ii meant to ktsc you only God can know Remembered every day with love, Mother Get results with Sun & News CLASSIFIEDS Phone 795-3345 For Sale Lost & Found FOR SALE: Plaver piano, needs repair £50. 795-7098 LOST DOG: Minature Schnausser, gray, female, answers to name Casey, has scar on chest Please, please call 795-7347 PIANO FOR SALE: Wanted responsible party to assume small monthly payments on piano. See locally. Call Credit Manager 1-800447-4266 For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. Garage Sale COMING NEXT WEEK: Duncan Lake, NofTke Dr. Annu al Neighborhood Garage Sale. May 13 & 14, 9:00am to 5:00pm.________ Business Services EXTERIOR PAINTING: interior, $25 per room. 15 years experience. Light hauling and basement clean up. Free esti­ mates. Yard work, leaves raked No job too small. Christian male. 795-9826. Jobs Wanted LICENSED DAY CARE HOME now has openings avail able for full-time care. Located between Gun Lake A Middles) le. Ph. 795-9159____________ PAINTING jobs wanted, exper icnccd. Ph. 795-7290 Help Wanted HOMEMAKER’S DREAM JOB: keep the most important job of homemaker and mom and earn full time wages for part lime hours. Christmas Around the World is looking for Supervisors in your arc*. No investment, no selling. Wc train. 313-762-3938 GARAGE SALE: Baby equip­ ment, nice quality children’s clothing, girls sizes, newborn to IMMEDIATE OPENING; 2T, young boys sizes, Thurs. part time, light cooking and May 7 & Fri May 8. 507 waiting table. Must be 18 yean Emmons, Village of Caledonia of age, apply at Family Tavern, Caledonia._____________ ____ For Sale Automotive \O\\ HIRING area Supct visit! 1983 CHEVY CUSTOM for exciting party plan with Deluxe 4x4, with plow, excel­ Candle Concepts. No persone 1 lent condition, $6,000.795-3151 selling necessary. FREE train ing, supplies and kit. No invest FOR SALE: 1979 Chevy mcni. Work from home for great Caprice Classic, 2 door, good pay! Also bonus trips available! second car, new brakes A. Call collect Cathy 616 795-7133 exhaust. $975 or best offer. Middleville______________ 891-8449 WAITER-WAITRESS WANTED: nights and Pets weekends. Apply in person FOR SALE: Welsh pony Middle Villa Inn, Middleville 795-9049 Real Estate 2 WOODED PARCELS for sale between Middleville and Hastings, Irving Rd. Call Formula Real Estate 945-2488 and ask for Doug Vlckory Home 945-4153 after 9pm Miscellaneous WANTED: Carpenter work, free estimates, call 795-7290 WANTED: Wrecked 0$ Mod pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES OFFICIAL MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MINUTES by Hardy Ayes all. Corned Meet ing adpurned ot 7 40 p.m. CHERYL HOOPER. — APRIL 28. 1987 — President Thatcher called the Village Clerk (5-7) meeting to order at 7 00 p m. Present Bray. Filcek. Hardy. Myer*. Riley and VondenBerg. SPECIAL MEETING OF Absent None. THE MIDDLEVILLE Guests Marge Loew and news VILLAGE COUNCIL reporter* — APRIL 21. 1987 Minutes of the April 21, 1987 Pro Tern Hordy colled the special meeting were approved meeting to order af / OOp m a* reod with the corrections of the Present Broy. Filcek, Vonden spelling of VondenBerg and Sto berg and Riley Absent Thatcher ond Myer* gray, should be President Pro Tern Hardy and minute* of regular Guests Planning Commission meeting. (Eldon Newmyer Adam Chyrow Discussion held on office furni­ ski, Don Porker. Shirley Miller, ture. Cheryl McWhinney Marge Loew Hardy moved that Council dir­ Donna Stoygray). Tom Smith and ect Manager Roon to present hrs Jerry Stoygray firm recommendation os to the Minutes of the April 14. 198/ purchase of new office furniture meeting were approved as rood by the next meeting Support by Discussion was held on the Mid dleville Village Mo.ntenance Bray. Ayes all. Carried. Attorney Fisher requested Code Attorney Gsher recom Council enter into Closed Sos mended several changes on the sion. Maintenance Code to be changed Hardy moved that Council enter before printing Motion was then mode by Von into Closed Session at 7 20 p.m. denberg and seconded by Riley Io requested by Attorney Fisher Support by Bray Roll Call Bray accept the Maintenance Code. aye Filcek aye Hardy aye Myer* Motion carried. aye Riley aye VondenBerg aye The Council then thanked the and Thatcher aye. Motion Car­ Planning Commission for their in­ put on the Maintenance Code ried Council returned to regular ses­ With no further business. Broy sion at 7:35 p.m. mored for odpurnment. Support Manager Roon updated Coun by Riley Meeting was adpurned cil on Mayor Exchange Day at 7 46 pm With no further business. Bray CHRIS MUGRIDGE moved for odfournment. Support Deputy Clerk ($-7) �Whether you've got a growing young family ... Or are settling down for your golden years... TheSun and News , Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia your VITAL LINK to the news and activities of our community Every Thursday the Sun and News keeps you informed of all the important events in the Middleville/Caledonia area, from government to sports, births to deaths, and club news to police reports. The Sun and News is entertaining, too, with columns on local history and news of your neighbors Weddings, engagements, anniversaries — all of the things that you want to know, can be at your fingertips every week. Now published by J-Ad Graphics of Hastings, publishers of The Reminder and the Hastings Banner, the Sun and News gives you more than ever | before’ Subscribe today’ See what you've been missing r .......mail today— Send my subscription to: I HAM£ _____ ________________ ___—----------------------------ADOtSS CITY i SXATt Local Subscription Rate $8.00 Per Year Outsida Barry, Kant or Allagan Countias 110.00 Year mail to Only' Barry, Kent, Allegan Co Z* P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 795*3345 __________ �Page 12 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 7. 1967 Racz and Homrich lead Caledonia JV’s Middleville and Caledonia and also had one other hit met for the first time this year Mindy Beck had 4 hits. Hope and the Caledonia J.V. Soft­ Racz 3 hits with 3 r.b.i.'s The night cap also went to ball Scots won 14-4 The Scots with the score the 7-2 Scots by a score of tied broke the game open in 26-8 Melissa Lehnert pitched the fifth with 9 runs scored as the Scots to easy victory with both Tracy Homrich and Hope Racz, had 3 hits each to earn MUP honors Tracy finished with 4 runs batted in a Hope 3. Chris Fowler also The Caledonia Parent had a key 2 run pinch hit Cooperative Preschool is now single. The win went to Carin taking enrollment for the fall Hirt as she went the distance 1987 88 school year A morn­ on the mound ing or afternoon pre­ Caledonia then traveled to kindergarten session » of­ Kelloggsvillc to play a fered and a morning session double-header In the first for three year-old children game Carin Hirt had 10 Each semester consists of 28 strikeouts and gave up only 5 sessions. hit* to w in 20-6. Pre-kindergarten meets Tracy Homrich again veyed Monday s and Wednesday s. the Scots tripling home 3 runs the a m. class is from 9 to 6 strikeouts and with a strikeout of the 'ide in the 2nd inning Kinne went 5 for 5 and Fowler 3 for 3 w ith 4 runs bai­ ted in. Mindy Beck hit her 3rd homerun of the season for the OK Blue Champs from the year before Cooperative pre-school taking kids 11:30. the p.m. class from 12:15 to 2:45 The three-yearold class meets Tuesdays and Thursday s from 9:15 to 11:15 am. Classes are held at the Holy Family Catholic Church. 9669 Kraft Ave. To register or for further in­ formation. call Membership Chairman Judy Heuvelman at 891-8645 McFall elementary names Students of the Week DECK SALE Pressure Treated -Wood- $85 10x12. 436 12x16 $248 Each week, teachers and students select six students of the week representing each of the six grades at McFall Elementary School in Middleville This week's Students of the Week are: William Hender­ son. kindergarten; Rhonda Kristoff. first grade; Misty Blain, second grade; Angela Foamular Sheating 8x8 88* 4x9x1” $85° VINYL SIDING 2x4 Economy DOUBLE 4 WHITE Beautiful lasting finish a > No painting V Easy installation Zl /I QC aq TREATED FENCE POSTS LANDSCAPE TIMBERS PRESSURE TREATED ALSO INSECT PROOF - ROT RESISTANT 3”x7' This week's students of the week are (back row from left) Amy Overholt fifth grade Nicole Price, fourth grade Angela Kuhtic. third grade: (front row from left) Misty Blain, second grade: and Rhonda Kristoff. first grade. 31/?,’x5V2’’x8’ $51O 5”x5”x8’ RAILROAD TIES $892 6”x6”x8” READY MIX CEMENT ASPHALT SHINGLES per bundle SEMI CONTRACTOR WHEELBARROW 4 cu. ft. capacity Pneumatic tire 6’ WOOD PATIO DOOR Includes: • Screen • Hardware Your Choice Metal Leaf Rake Garden Hoe 14” Bow Rake Round Point Shovel - SALE - s349” PLYWOOD SIDING - 4x8 SHEETS Decorative Rough Sawn, 3/8” Texture.. 5/8” Texture 1-11, 8” on Center 5/8” Reverse Board & Batten, 12” on Center $122° $1629 $179° ALL ITEMS CASH & CARRY • SALE ENDS MAY 12 DURKEE-LINTON ! ni/DDD I VP LUMirMaiy lllu« 6071 DEPOT STREET. AHO PHONE 868-6026 HOURS Monday - Friday 7:30 o.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 8 o.m. to 12 noon inr William Henderson. kindergarten. Ambulance Service needs help The emergency medical technicians of the Thornapple Township Ambulance Serivce say their volunteer organiza­ tion is currently embarking on a recruitment drive to enlist, sincere, serious minded in- 4”x7" 5”x7’ Kuhtic. third grade; Nicole Price, fourth grade; and Amy Overholt, fifth grade. The selected students are chosen for their academic and social performance in school Children named Student of the Week recieve a certificate and a bumper sticker for their parents which reads. “My kid was Student of the Week.” Caledonia to hold summer sports camp The Caledonia coaching staff will once again be offer­ ing Summer Sports Camps. Registration forms will be available at all school offices beginning in May. The camps dates are as follows: Golf. June I2-July 31; Girls Basketball. June 15-19; Boys Basketball. June 22-26; Ten­ nis, June 22-July 30; Baseball. July 20-24; Softball, July 27-31; Football. Aug. 3- 7; Soccer (Grades 1 -3) Aug. 10-14 and Soccer (Grades 4-6). Aug. 17-21 The cost of the camps will be S25 for the first child. S20 for the second and $15 for the third child for each camp. Parents with questions should call the Community Education Office at 891-8117. Holy Family couples league Final Series Harig-Slawick 40-16, Sanford-Yoesting 37-19. Aldrich-Benedict 30-26, Gipe-Haney 29-27. AldrichRussell-Brow n 25-31, Andrusiak-Behz 25-31. Pickard-Russell 23-33, Austhof-Rkh 15-41. Women’s High Hdcp. Game - E. Hang 251. Women’s High Hdcp. Series - A Aldrich 707 Men’s High Hdcp. Game J. Sanford 288 Men’s High Hdcp. Series A Slawick 762. Most Improved Women G. Beltz, 14 pins Most Improved Man - A. Siawick. 20 pins dividuals who really enjoy helping others in a time of need They are seeking rcsponsi ble individuals with a strong desire to help people and who are willing to dedicate The service furnishes the schooling and uniforms at no cost. The volunteers say they are people just like you, peo­ ple from the whole spectrum of life; professionals, house wives and factory workers, who bond together to form a team of professional emergen­ cy medical care providers that make a real difference. The service will have a presentation (at the Fire Sla non on May 9at I p.m.) of the organization and what the community service is all about, along with showing some of the equipment, and will be on hand to answer any questions. For more information phone Bob Kenyon. Mid dleville Fire Chief al 795-3373 evenings; Mitch Tolan. Ambulance Coor dinator at 795 3975 evenings; or Randy Eggers. Recruit ment Coordinator, at 795-9082. days until 3 p.m. Happy 30th | Birthday j Bruce j -MAY 13th- : Caledonia Woman’s Club GERANIUM SALE Friday & Saturday MAY 15 and MAY 16 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. — Next to Caledonia Bank — ------ EMT ------ Immediate opening for an EMT to work 10 hour shifts in the Emergency Room. Position is full-time. Candi­ dates must be certified. Apply to... PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W. Green St., Hastings, Ml 49058 (EOE) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-05-14.pdf 4810b968fb0782f7e81520eba91fb3cc PDF Text Text HA&iHGS PWLC 121 $. CHU. CH STKH WirtW. Mkb^« 4905 into TheSui Xg^afe^Bfa. ** r ■ iiiiz- / ~ i gius "ii^irMr Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 117th Year'Twenty Cents No. 19. May 14. 1987 Middleville, Michigan 49333 ‘End Peyton Place hierarchy’, says would-be fireman by Kathleen J. Oresik and that he is not always in ‘ The small town squabbles, town when he is working bickerings, resignations and Fire Chief Bob Kenyon said firings must stop, eliminating Schmidt was investigated by a small town Peyton Place committee composed of the styled hierarchy.” says Thor­ assistant chief, the lieutenant napple Township resident and two other firemen before Mark Schmidt a decision was made Schmidt, disgruntled with “He was given a fair being rejected admittance to shake." Kenyon said the Middlevillc-Thornapple The committee made a Township Fire Department, recommendation hack to the made his comments in a letter firemen who voted to reject he read to the Thomapple his application based on his at­ Township Board Monday titude. Kenyon said. night Schmidt said recruits from in the letter he voiced his the village limits may well be “dissatisfactions and disgust exhausted due to its small to alert the community and to size. And he told the board not voice some possible solutions to forget bow large the and alternatives” to the opera­ township is. the other areas it tional procedures of the Thor- serves and most importantly, napplc Township Ambulance the department's name. Service, the Middleville- Middleville-Thornapple Thomapple Township Fire Township. Department and the Mid Schmidt said his complaints dlcville Police Department for being rejected are simple Schmidt, who lives outside “First of all. I am a of the village, said he was told township resident and tax­ he was rejected because of payer and feel 1 am entitled to poor response time for first join the fire department that alarms to the village firehall serves my residence. “Second. I question the governing board's right to the rejection of any citizen to a volunteer organization except for obvious reasons: poor health, criminal records, etc.. of which I am free of. “Third, it seems to me a volunteer fire department should be happy to have all the able bodied help it can muster, as large catastrophes occur at any time and any manpower is usually appreciated. "Fourth, the fire depart­ ment serves a very large area other than just the village limits, and a growing area at that More men. even second alarm responders as I would probably be. should be made available. “Fifth, realizing that I am not always in town or in the township during weekday hours, some of the current volunteers also are in the same predicament “ He went on to say that the reasons show the need for more volunteers to cover the T-K High School computer team qualifies for national competition large boundries of the emergency services. Schmidt noted that he would be satisfied to respond to se­ cond alarms due to his response time problem He said that he welcomed the educational requirements necessary to become a firefighter and that most of all. he would dearly love to join the organization for the personal satisfaction he would gain from serving the com­ munity in which he resides. But Schmidt said that if he was denied entrance to the fire department without reasonable and legal cause, he would legally pursue the mat­ ter with the help of the American Civil Liberties Union. He said poor management is the cause for most failures in private business or govern­ ment and that the only correc­ tive measure is new or reworked management. “If anything, as a township resident, I demand, and will muster support that citizens' voices are heard and dealt with for what they want in their community by elected and appointed officaials (that) they support." he said He said that he felt all train ed and potential trainees of both services are important, essential and expensive to train. “Our lax dollars must be used wisely and this means keeping trained men on the job. “Squabbles should be handled bv mediators as they will always occur Nothing more but shattered egos and lives occur when squabbles lead to resignations, firings, and rejections result, as also does furor’ in town.'' Schmidt said In offering suggestions for improvement, he said he call­ ed for a feasibility study to in­ vestigate converting to a public safety department, as other communities are doing. He said that in light of the recent problem with the police department he felt all policemen. Department of Public Works employers and volunteers would benefit from such a study “The township could hire a public safety director who is a Continued on page 8 Moe School proposed as site for developing township park by Kathleen J. Oresik Members of the Thomapple Township Board agreed Mon­ day to consider looking into the possibility of purchasing the Moe School and its pro>erty as a township park This decision was reached after board members heard a request from Don Dean, president of the Thomapple Heritage Association. Dean told the board members that he would like them to consider the possibili­ ty of declaring the Moe School Building and its pro­ perty as a township park and that the building be preserved as a historical site for use as a public facility for club meetings, reunions and neighborhood group meetings, etc. Dean said the association members expressed their wishes to the the Thomapple Kellogg Schixil Board, which owns the property, when they learned that the school hail considered selling the property. Dean said the nearly 100-year-old one-room school house is situated on approx­ imately 1.1 acres and is located at the corner of Mor and Parmalec Road He said the school board ap­ pointed a committee to study the options presented by the association and asked the township board to do the same He suggested that both the committees and the associa­ tion arrange a meeting to discuss the subject in greater depth The board agreed to form a committee and appointed clerk Donna Kenyon and trustee Fred Rock to study the proposal. Middleville Chamber expanding community garage sale to 3 days Kevin Briggs teacher stands Fox. (front row) ly qualified for Memorial Day. (back row right), Thornapple Kellogg High School computer with students (bock row from left) Jeff Huehn Misty Know. Doug Parry Vugteveen. Dave Boshears and Bruce Swanson who recent­ the national computer tournament to be held in Burke Va. on Six students from Thomap­ ple Kellogg High School’s computer team have qualified to go on to a national com­ puter tournament after earning high scores tn four rounds of regional competitions The six students are Jeff Kuehn. Misty Knox. Doug Fox. Parry Vugteveen. Dave Boshears and Bruce Sw anson Thornapple Kellogg Schools lost the No. 1 rating in the Midwest region by only one point The school is one of 200 schools in the American Com­ puter Science Leagues senior division Kevin Briggs, the school’s computer science teacher, said the students must solve problems and write programs on sophomore or junior col­ lege level topics not normal l\ covered tn high school The goal of the competi­ tions is to expand the boun­ dries of the student's knowledge of programming. Bnggs said. “It's not easy material. But an understanding of these con­ cepts can be applied to useful topics.” Bnggs said Bnggs said two of the students, juniors Jeff Kuehn and Misty Knox had perfect scores throughout the first three rounds of competition Kuehn will receive an award for the top scoring student in the mid*extern regional The team of Jeff Kueh. Mis­ ty Knox. Doug Fox and Parry Vugteveen placed second at the Grand Rapids Junior College-Touche Ross com­ puter competition Friday. where 19 schools were competing Bnggs said the conference is tough but he feels the students will do a good job and compete tn a manner indictive of the way they prepared for the competition throughout the year Due to the success of Mid­ dleville's area-wide Garage Sale last year, the Middleville Chamber of Commerce is ex­ panding the sale to a three day event this year. The village-wide garage sale will be held Thursday and Friday. July 23 and 24. In ad­ dition. an auction sale will be held on Saturday. July 25 at 1 p.m on Second Street, just south of the Post Office. The profit from the auction will be contributed to the Thomapple Kellogg Youth Baseball League by the Chamber Items to be auction­ ed off w ill be contributed by Middleville businesses and homeowners Those who have used items of value they would like to contribute can have them picked up by call­ ing Gene Poll at 795-3305 or Ron Errair at 795-7445. Middleville homeowners are urged to start saving their garage sale items for this event. The village garage sale is widely advertised and br­ ings people into Middleville from all over Southwestern Michigan. Last year over 100 people participated in this event As in the past, garage sale signs and an address listing on an insert m the Reminder can be obtained from the follow­ ing Middleville merchants for $2: Lefanty State Farm In­ surance. Cappon's. Gene Poll Realty. Professional Phar maty, and Sinke’s. �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 14. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS 4 WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN Saturday, the Hilly’* went to Michelle’s Induction into the Kirkhoff School of Nurs­ ing at Grand Valley They are real proud of Michelle Her hard work is paying off. Over the weekend they also had friends Daryl. Pat. Tony and John visiting from Ohio. Sun­ day. Pat and Jeremy attended the puppet show put on by the Methodist Sunday School classes Saturday night the Hihy’s. their friends from Ohio and Michelle and friend all attended the TK Musical. It was a good musical Red and Neva Aicken went over to Pat and Dean's home for Mother's Day dinner. Dean’s folks. Mike and Helen Michilson. were also there. Red's nephew. Tommy Eg­ gleston and friend from Chicago were at Atckens from Friday through Sunday Charlie and Donna Cox had a Chinese dinner in Grand Rapids with daughter Marilyn I talked to Maude Stccby and she says Web Stccby is coming along very nicely. He secs the doctor Tuesday to sec when he can come home. He can walk with a can now and doesn't need the walker. Paul and Betty Newman had a lull house Sunday with (he family in and out Edna and Terry Stccby had dinner out Sunday Bob ami Betty While had a barbeque Sunday out at Rob and DoreC^’s. The Vandal family were just getting ready to eat their barbecue steak dinner when I called. Whole family was there. Mitch. Michelle and Baby Michael, also a borrow­ ed daughter. Monique Mer­ cier of Grand Rapids, and Grandma Larkin. Lynn and Luana Tolan took Bob and Mary Tolan to the Villa for Mother's Day din­ ner Afterwards they went to Holland to see the tulips Fri­ day. Luana, along with daughter in-law. Donna Tolan and Trish Thompson, attend ed the Methodist Mother and Daughter banquet Then they attended the Musical at TK. Saturday. Luana said their son called Sunday from Alaska It ’s 35 degrees and the snow is all gone — BINCO — Caledonia American Legion 9548. M-37 Thursday. 6.30 pm. The Stem's went to Detroit to spend Mother's Day with Regina's mom Mary Noah said she went up to Melvin's cottage with him Saturday and Sunday Paul Leach and Harold Noah took Mary out for Mother s Day dinner. Mary VanderWal is in Battle Creek to be with her sons. Tuesday, the girts and Ann Kenyon attended the Reform­ ed Church's Mother Daughter banquet Ann went to the musical. Friday Char Fmkbcincr said her family was all home except Al. who has been over for 15 days with the Air National Guard in Italy. The Dick Hamilton's celebrated Mother's Day with Ruth’s parents. Saturday. Mother's Day. they went over to Dick’s brother in Charlotte to celebrate the day with his mom The Featherly’s got together for Mother’s Day at the Sveden House Had a lovely dinner and a nice gab fest afterwards. Sunday. Russ and Alice Bender had dinner at Bob and Carol Bender’s. Friday, daughter Joan. Mary Alice and her daughter Kim came ami attended the Methodist Mother and Daughter han quet. slaying overnight and leaving Saturday Barb and Clinton said An­ nette took her out to dinner Mother’s Day at Mid Villa. Ann and Barb and Greta Greiner attended The Womanless Wedding, spon­ sored by the Hospice group at Hastings, Saturday evening. Friday Annette and Barb went to the Grand Center to hear Dr. Charles Stanley speak. Barb said he was really good and so nice to see him in person. Mother’s Day. Greta Greiner went over to daughter Barb’s, where the children and Barb's friend got dinner for Greta and Barb. Had a nice cookout dinner. Wednes­ day the Sew *N Sew Quilt Club went to Shipshewanna. Greta also attended Senior Citizen Day at Eastbrook. Rose Morgan said she had a wonderful relaxed family day. Ken cooked dinner. Phone calls and callers from the family kept coming in Sunday. Dick and Bobby Smith went to Kalamazoo, daughter Amy took them out for Mother's Day dinner She also heard from the two boys in Florida. Z--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------~' Netos PvMommh There are quite a few family birthday s thh w eehend so they celebrated those Doris Brog. Shirley Howell and Edna Heaven went to Stephanie and Ron Kinney’s for Mother 's Day dinner Had a lovely day. Jim and Sue Verhnde and the two boys had just left Beth and Leo s after being there for Mother’s Day The two daughter* called from the East coast. The Williamson boy said he just got back from the workshop in D C. He said that he thought it was a very good learning experience. He learn­ ed a kx and had a good time. Jim Oliver and Pat Thatcher played for the musical this weekend The Sherman family got together Sunday. In the morn­ ing she and Al went golfing. Al took her out to dinner. Liz Hart's folks and Grand­ pa Brown came over for Mother's Day Had a relaxed time out on the balcony Fri­ day. the Hart's attended the musical. Doug and Liz attend­ ed a wedding of one of Doug's former students Making it a full weekend. Son Ted came over and cooked my Mother s Day din­ ner. so had a nice relaxed day. Got a chance to do some more on the Irving schools. Such lovely nice weather. But I guess it's also bringing (Hit the bugs. too. Notice the huge amount of tent catepillar worm neats there are in all of the trees ’ I guess that is what we have to put up w ith after a very mild winter. Don’t forget Thomapple Heritage Society meets May 20 at Dorothy and Dave Dean's at 8 p m Students welcome grandparents Grandparents' Day is always a big attraction that draws a full house of visiting grandparents to West Elementary's all-purpose room for special performances staged in their honor. Thornapple Kellogg’s McFall and West Elementary schools welcomed grand­ parents to the schools on Grandparents* Day Friday Mandy Jacobs, Sara Bedard. Mike Hoebeke. Jason Mercado. Luke Champlin, and Adam Peterson. Kettle Lake third graders in Mrs. McMonigle's classroom, earned metropolitan recogni­ tion when stories they wrote and illustrated were published in the April issue of Metropolitan Parent, a western Michigan publication. The project was initiated by Mr. John Kowalko. a teacher assistant from Grand Valley State College, in Mrs. McMonigle’s classroom. The children's stories were displayed at Parent-Teacher Conferences along with the magazine publication. Bea Miller (right) and Betty Roon prepare to eat lunch with granddaughter Megan Roon (far right). Both grandmothers said they enjoy Grandparents' Day. Awards assembly set for June 10 The Caledonia Elementary School 1987 Award Assembly will be held on Wednesday. June 10. at 9:30 a m. in the high school gymnasium. The school is encouraging parents and community members to join in this special event. Each grade at West Elementary performed special programs on stage Monday for their grandparents. P.O. Box 130 / Phone 795-3345 MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN 49333 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties $8.00 $10.00 POSTMASTER. Send address changes to Sun & News P.O. Box B, Hastings. Ml 49058 V Published by... The Hastings Banner. Inc. _______________________ > programs McFall Principal Bill Rich said the popular event is well worth the effort teachers put into preparing for the day Students’ work published uflPV *47**0 The Sun and News was founded in 1870 and is published aroekly on Thursdays. Second class postage is paid at Middleville. Michigan 49333 Member of Michigan Press Association and Monday. Proud grandparents wear­ ing big smiles were treated to an open house, lunch, refreshments and special Senior pictures to be published The Sun and New* will lake a copy of their senior pic­ feature the members of the ture to the high school office Thomapple Kellogg High by May 22 in order to be School Class of 198" in a included. special display as pan of the For more information, call May 28 edition the Sun and News at To make the edition com 795-3345 plcte. all sensors are asked to �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / May 14. 1987 / Page 3 McFall students of the week told Wheeler (right) (right) and ond Florence stand in the cafeteria line with Marge Wheeler Horence Doornbos uoornpos »rar granddaughter Karie Wheeler at McFall Elementary. Cherry Valley Livestock 4-H elects officers Brook Myer soys goodbye to his grandchild Brook Baragar after enjoying a visit to his grandson's classroom. The Cherry Valley Livestock 4-H Club held its first meeting on Monday. April 20 at the Caledonia Junior High School. There are 45 members this year, many of whom are new to the club Randy Harkema. last year s president, briefed the club on the goals for this year, after which members were appointed to a position Wilbur Welton was elected president. Jeff DePew. vicepresident. Stacy Skinner, secretary-treasurer; and Dean Lewis remained the reporter. Chuck and Judy Skinner an­ nounced that this will be their last year as leaders They will be apprenticing another cou­ ple to take their place. The next meeting will be Monday. May I8at 7:30p.m. at the Skinners home This week's students of the week are (back row from left) Brod Totten fifth grade: Kristy Reed, fourth grade: Cathy Brooks, third grade (front row from left) Elizabeth Flannagan. second grade: Loretta Huntington. first grade, ond Ryan Hesselink, kindergarten. Each week, teachers and students select six students of the week representing each of the six grades at McFall Elementary School in Middleville ' This week's Students of the Week are: Ryan Hesselink. kindergarten; Loretta Hun tington. first grade; Elizabeth Flannagan. second grade; Cathy Brooks, third grade; Kristy Reed, fourth grade; and Brad Totten, fifth grade. The selected students are chosen for their academic and social performance in school. Children named Student of the Week recieve a certificate and a bumper sticker for their parents which reads. "My kid was Student of the Week. " Roofing? Siding Caledonia school construction underway Construction beginning at Caledonia Elementary schools. Pre-construction meetings were held at all elementaries on April 24. At its meeting April 21, the Board of Education awarded bids to R&G Construction for work at Kettle Lake, Dutton and Caledonia Elementaries. respectively. The bids that came in were such that the ex tenor remodeling of the old junior high had to be postpon­ ed. officials say. Most of the work at the elementaries expected to be completed for occupancy in the fall. Dutton Elementary should be ready in January of 1988. Parents and students can ex pect some disruption in their BILLIE’S BEAUTY SALON •‘On the Lake’’ 556 S Shore Dme Green Lake Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BUIE kusselL owner 25 YEARS WTNESABELpCAppA routine but all precautions are being taken to insure safety. It would be wise for every parent to have a small talk with their students to explain the danger of playing near a construction site officials cau­ tion. Below is a calendar the architects hope to follow in 1987: May 14. Bids received for high school site work; May 19. High school site work contract awarded; June 1, High school site work begins. July 3, Bid specs, for new high school sent out; Aug. 4. Receive bids for new high school; Aug II. Award bids for new high school; and Fall 1987. Caledonia Elementary and Kettle Lake renovations completed. Dutton Elementary com­ pleted tv expected to be com­ pleted in January . 1988 Occupancy of the new high school; the new middle school is slated for January. 1989 and fall. 1989. respectively. In ocher business, the board announced that Caledonia C's for enhancing the school and community were awarded to Senior Chad Alverson for w RE/MAX BROKERS 891-9219 We have moved See me for all your real estate needs at 131 E. Main CALEDONIA LU WARD 795-3723 receiving the State of Michigan F.F.A. Star Agribusinessman Award for 1987; seniors Mark Geerligs and James Good, junior Chris McCann, and sophomores Sharon Post and Wilbur Welton for being the top rated Ag Forum Team in the State of Michigan in 1987. High school students Mary Gorsky. Brad Sizelove, and Bob Weaver spoke about anti­ alcohol. anti-drug, and quality of life efforts at school. Personnel action taken in­ cluded the transferring of Lonnie Colburn to head custo­ dian at the high school, hiring Candice Bowman to drive a bus. accepting the retirement of Mary Jane Olthouse and the resignation of Marsha Wells, and taking action on several requests for leaves. Contracts were awarded to Harglo Construction, R&G Construction, and Rapid Con­ struction for additions to our three elementary schools. The purchase of a 4-wheel drive truck was authorized from Seif & Sons Chevrolet for snow plowing. Ballot language for the June 8 annual election was approved. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19. in the Board Room at 203 Main Street. Home improvements increase the value of your property and make your home more comfortable for the entire family. Whether you are planning small repairs or major improvements, we can help you handle the cost of the im­ provements — labor and materials. Improving your home is a smart financial move that will more than pay for itself in future years. Let us help. VanDyken to graduate from Hope College Douglas VanDyken. son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Van­ Dyken. 215 Robin Road. Middleville, is a candidate for a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration at Hope College Commence­ ment exercises will be held Sunday. May 10. Hope College is a fourycar. co-ed<K at tonal, liberal arts college with an enroll­ ment of 2.545 men and uomen and is affiliated with the Reformed Church of America ' STATE BANK CALEDONIA with offices in Caledonia and Dutton �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 14. 1967 Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL Did you miss my news last week? I was in Pennock Hospital for one week. I am home now and feeling much better but I have to be careful for sometime though I'm glad to have found out what was troubling me The Rcascr families en­ joyed a Mother s Day cook- out. Pat. Mary and family were there. It was a beautiful day for cooking outside Harry and Bernadine Reaser have been busy enclos­ ing their palm They had too much sun and too many bags Russell. Robert and Bud Cisler were fishing this past week. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH West Main Street, Middleville Father Walter L. Spillane Sunday Mass... 11:00a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.’Caledonia, MI Sunday Morning Worship 830am Sunday School ........................................ 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship. ....................... 11 00 a m TK bands’ concert set for May 17 The Thornapple Kellogg Middle School bands will pre­ sent a spring concert on Sun­ day. May 17 at 3:30 p.m m the Middle School gym The concert will feature sixth, seventh and eighth grades bands at no charge to the public. PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley' Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11:00 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev. Wayne Kiel, Pastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen, Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar, Director of Christian Education MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor Rev. Cil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is somebody ... ... andlesus Christ is Lord" 9 30 a m 10 30 a m bOOpm 7 00 p m 1000 am 11 15 am 600 pm YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 If you would like your church s Directory information listed call 795-3345 for more information Local student is named University of Detroit’s outstanding co-op student .9:45 a.m. 11:00a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning Worship 11.00 a.m Sunday School 9 45 a m Sunday E vening Worship 6 00 p m All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Rev. Donald Heydens Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ............. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass................................. 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8669 891-8923 708 West Main Street Mr and Mrs. William Apsey of Middleville have an­ nounced the engagement of their daughter. She I les E. Apsey, to Richard W. Hamilton, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Hamilton of Middlesille Both are 1978 graduates of Thornapple Kellogg High School. The groom elect is currently attending Western Michigan University. A July 18 wedding date has been set M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service ApseyHamilton FIRST BAPTIST Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 9 45 a m 1100 a m 9 30 a m Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship ENGAGEMENTS CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Rev. Cary Wiley Rev. Robert Gerke Rev William Dobson, Pastor granddaughter. Nicole Leane bom May 10. 1 do hope all of you had a nice Mother s Day too. Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Phone Wayland 792-2889 Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Evening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study Clarke and I spent Mother's Day with the Springer family at Delton Leon Colburn helped us top dress our driveway. Saturday Saturday evening Marion. Leon. Clarke and I had dinner at Ponderosa to celebrate Mother s Day Loretta Clark and I called on Audrey Vaughn Thursday afternoon. She is real alert but not well. She enjoys visitors though. Happy birthday to Gertrude on Mother’s Day The family, and Eleanor and Walt Fly ma. who have returned from Florida, called on Sunday Gertrude has a new great LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located tn Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)....................9:45a.m Sunday School....................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................................ 7:00p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade) Wed, 6:30 p m Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship....W'ed. 7:00 p.m. Rev Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 Scott Weeks Scott Weeks, an August graduate of the University of Detroit (U of D) School of Ar­ chitecture. has been named an outstanding cooperative education student for 1987. U of D's Division of Cooperative Education. Career Planning and Place­ ment honors one student a year from each of its colleges and schools with this co-op award. The employer’s evaluation of the student's job perfor­ mance as well as the student’s campus activities are eon side-red when making a co-op award Weeks has been employed in a co-op position at RTKL in Baltimore and Fort Lauder dale His last co-op position was in Hawaii with architect Thomas E. Tribbles He is the son of Mr and Mrs Michael Bic-rmachcr of Middleville Caledonia Elementary menu: Thursday, May 14 Potatoes/meat/gravy, roll, green beans, jello, milk Friday, May 15 Tacos, tator rounds, mixed veg., apple crisp, milk Monday, May 18 Hot dogs or corn dogs, bak­ ed beans or sauerkraut, french fries, brownie, milk Tuesday, May 19 Ham/cheese/bun, corn chips, cottage cheese, milk. Wednesday, May 20 Spaghetti, garlic bread, green beans, fruit, milk. I hursday, May 21 Potatoes/gravy/meat/roll. com, jello, milk. Friday, May 22 Barbecued ribs, bread, but­ ter. pickles, vanilla torte, milk. C aledonia High School and Jr. High Menu Thursday, May 14 Tuna casserole, muffin, peas, dessert, milk, juice. Friday , May 15 Fishwich, macaroni salad, mix veg., dessert, milk, juice. Monday, May 18 Beef chop suey, potato or rice, biscuit &. honey, veg., dessert, milk and juice Tuesday, May 19 Pizza, chips & dip, corn, cookie, milk, juice. W ednesday, May 20 Goulash w/cheese, garlic toast, green beans, dessert, milk, juice. Thursday, May 21 Sandwich choice, soup &. beef stew, cottage cheese, goober, milk, juice. Friday, May 22 Hamburger on bun. later lots, dill chips, dessert, milk, juice. I F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. FAMILY DENTISTRY 5 5 < New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... s 795-9277 — MIDDLEVILLE Insurance and Medicaid Accepted 5 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 14, 1987 I Page 5 West Elementary students learn new water safety skills 1 4 1 La ■ Terri VonderKooi, pool director, shows students ond parents how to determine the depth of the water. 1 ** ■■ Fifth groders Stacy Kittmon (front) ond Tommy Sweet were treated to a new water experience, basic canoeing skills, by West Elementary Principal Tony McLain. Students at West Elemen­ tary School arc being in­ troduced to new swimming and water safety skills through the use of games, equipment, live demonstrations, water ex­ ercises and formal instruction. Terri VanderKooi. Thor napplc Kellogg's pool direc­ tor. and Jon Greenman. West Elementary coach, say they are pleased and excited with the “Learn to Swim" pro­ gram being offered to kindergarten through fifth grade students. Students are being taught not only the basic swimming strokes, but also respect tor the water, which VanderKooi says is important with the abundance of backyard swim­ Jamie Hermenett and Jessy Stryzewski work on ming pools, rivers and lakes water rescues. in the area. She said children become familiar with water at the ercises and formal instruction. first, second and third grade kindergarten level, then pro­ At the kindergarten level students progressed quickly gress through the fifth grade, parents and students, assisted through the use of singing where they are taught to refine by Keith Middlebush's games such as Ring Around swimming strokes such as the students as teachers' aides, the Rosey. Simon Says, American crawl, back stroke, learn new skills and have fun Hokey Pokey and fireman's and basic survival and safety together during a week long pole. Fourth and fifth graders en­ skills. session, she said. VanderKooi said new skills VanderKooi and Greenman joyed water aerobics, basic are introduced to each grade agree that the new programs water safety skills and a presentation of boating safety level through the use of have proven very successful. games, equipment, water exThe instructors said that by Sgt. Jerry Smith of the Third graders practice kneeling dives. Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Fifth graders were also treated to a new water ex­ perience which included basic canoeing skills presented by West Elementary Principal Tony McLain. They were also taught basic snorkeling skills with the use of safety skills and the buddy system. Each student received a cer­ tificate upon completion. Women’s Club style show at Middleville to benefit area scholars The General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Gun Lake Area will be sponsoring a Spr­ ing Style Show and Luncheon on Wednesday. May 20 at 11 a.m. at the Middle Villa Inn, 4611 N. Middleville Road Donation is $10 per ticket and all proceeds will go into the GFWC-Gun Lake Area Area scholars to benefit from style show The General Federal ion of Women’s Clubs-Gun Lake Area w ill be sponsoring a spr­ ing sty le show and luncheon on Wednesday. May 20th at II am at the MiddleviHa Inn. 4611 N. Middleville Road. Donation is $10 per ticket and all proceeds will go into the GFWC-Gun Lake Area Memorial Scholarship Fund Seating is limited to 200 so purchase your tickets early from Sharon Zugel by calling 795-9311 or bv stopping by The Sea Shanty. 11402 Chief Noonday Road or Cut-NCabin Boutique. Gun Lake Mini Mall. 77. 124th Street. Memorial Scholarship Fund which provides scholarships for four area high school senior girls. The scholarship recipients and their mothers will be the honored guests at the event The luncheon will be a cup of homemade vegetable soup, chicken salad croissant sand- wich and a cherry tart pastry for dessert. Beverage, tax and tip are included. Fashions and models will be provided by GFWC members Ellen Davis of The Sea Shanty and Carole Schievmk of CutN-Cabin Boutique Musical entertainment will be provid­ ed by GFWC member Sandy Buller. Door prizes from local businesses will be awarded. Seating is limited to 200. The federation encourages you to purchase tickets early by calling Sharon Zugel at 795-9311 or by stopping by The Sea Shanty, 11402 Chief Noonday Road, or Cut-NCabin Boutique. Gun Lake Mini Mall. 77 124th Street. CAKES COA plans ‘health fair5 The Barry County Commis­ sion on Aging will be holding a free health fair for anyone age 60 or over, on Friday. May 29 from 9 a m. io I p.m. when the last registration s taken The Health Fair is an im­ portant time for seniors to air their health problems on a one-to-one basis with health professionals Tests planned include: blood sugar level; blood pressure: eye examination for visual acuity. cataracts and glaucoma; lung capacity; bearing; composition of red blood cells opposed to white; information on colorectal, breast and testicular cancer; oral checkup for unusual lumps or sores; unne testing of the glucose and acetone levels for normalcy; checking of the feet for ingrown toenails and other problem areas, and nutrition counsel­ ing on special diets After completing all of the tests pa­ tients will have an opportunity to visit with a physician regar ding test results Coach Jon Greenmon demonstales floating techniques with West Elementary student Rosie Shoebridge. Volunteers for the health fair include registered nurses, dentists, optometrists, a podiatrist, a registered dieti­ cian. and physicians This esent does not take the place of a visit to personal physicians Call 948-4856 today and become a part of this exciting event For local news of Middleville and Caledonia Subscribe today! 795-3345 BETTY’S Call Betty Welton Beauty Salon Phone 795’9062 Also Evenings By Appointment 891-1786 7105 PARMALEE ROAD Mile E of Whitneyille For all Occasions ORDER GRADUATION CAKES NOW! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TH NOON Family Vision Care Contact Lenses Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 14. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST The Caledonia's Woman’s Club will be holding (heir an­ nual geranium sale in (he parking lot cast of (he bank on Friday. May 15 from 8 a m. to 6 p m and Saturday. May 16 from 8 am to rxxm These ladies always have beautiful handing baskets and ocher bedding plants I hope the weather is as nice for them as last weekend was In going through the dif­ ferent papers this past week one name kept popping up. Sally Clark' I first found her name and picture in the Take Five where she had been one of the students that par tkipated in the state solo and Ensemble Festival at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo on March 28. She entered the proficiency II category and received a rating of first division Then I found a picture of her flying over hurdles in last week's Grand Rapids Press Can you imagine running 100 meters in 17.7 seconds and lumping hurdles too? Sally docs it She also competes in the high jump and is on the I .MX) meter and sprint medley relay teams She does all these extra activities and still manages a 4.0 grade point average. I first met Sally when she was involved in gymnastics She's come along way since then. Her family is rightfully very proud of her. I hope Sally meets her goal. Congratulations to Linda S. Warner who won one of nine $2.(XX) scholarships that were awarded by the National Merit Scholarship Corp, in West Michigan. The scholar­ ships arc based on a student’s academic record, test scores, leadership qualities, school and community contributions, and principal's recommenda­ tion. They are allocated ac­ cording to the size of each state’s graduating class It’s a boy’! For Mark and Mary Richardson. Kent and Delores Harig. Bejamin and Abbie Stauffer, and Bruce and Mary Beth Sterenberg. Con­ gratulations to all of you. It’s a girl! For Leroy and Debra Yahne Have you given bkxxj late­ ly? Jack A. Austohof has reached the one-gallon mark and Donald J. Apol has reach­ ed the three-gallon mark. Thomas H Schroeder has made the 10-gallon mark Fantastic' Forrest and Marian Graham from Fennville will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on May 17 For­ rest grew up in this area and is a cousin of mine. Congratula­ tions! Last Thursday I met a former neighbor for lunch. Phyllis and her daughter San­ dra and I had a lovely time luisl Thursday evening, the fifth grade at Caledonia Elementary School held a Taste and Talent night for their mothers Each mother received a cookbook of favorite recipes (hat the students had compiled. The gym was filled with samples of cookies and candy (fudge), French Onion soup, skillet bear, lasagna, oven slew and mort. While the mothers sampled the food they were treated to performances Brent Bonchcr. Todd Huek. Deb Soest. Brian Nowak. Lisa Johnson. Adam Gall. Dana Bolt and Jenelle Douglas each performed piano solos. Elisha Bravata and Shanda Nagel each did a tap dance Stacy Dever did a gymnastics routine Angie Stack did a dance solo and Jill Ayres and Nicole Nicholas did a dance duet Denise Mer­ cado and Jenny Young per formed a Baton Duet. Emily Cheney and Sarah Shoemaker preformed a violin duet while Crystal Lanscr did a solo. Craig Kowalczyk and Bran­ don Jousma sang a duet, and Jon Van Ryn read a book he wrote for the Young Authors Festival. These youngsters all did a fantastic job and the evening was well worth the blister Mrs. Timmer got from cutting everything up into bite-size pieces. Friday evening the Caledonia United Methodist Church’s U.M.W. held their annual Mother and Daughter banquet. Everyone enjoyed the good food and good fellowship. Faye Freeman and Don Wicks are always worth listening to and Sammie and Marcia Thompson did a great job in giving their tributes. Mona and Mandy Jacobs did a nice job at the piano. But everyone really enjoyed Becky Goodspeed. the story Happy - 40th Gaye Patterson May 14th "My best friend" Those words may make you think of little girls and grade school friendships, which we have been friends for 35 of your 40 years. Even though we re not little girls anymore you know you really are my best friend. — Happy Birthday Love Ya, Susan .g ’E « 1 teller. Young and old alike were spell-bound by her stones This Sunday. Samantha and Christopher Thompson were baptized and became members of the Caleodnia United Methodist Church. Other new members are Shana Fahrni and Jim Freeman Welcome and congratulations Caledonia Elementary school's 1987 Awards Assembly will be held on Wednesday June 10. It was good to see the Sher­ mans. Dahn Clark and Genevra Schantz back home in Caledonia. Did you have a good Mother's Day? We look the Model A for a nde and later we took Hairy for a boat ride. Mr and Mrs John King spent Mother’s Day with the Ronald Shoemaker family of Cutlerville. Corinth Reformed Church held their Mother Daughter Social last Wednesday Shelly Raab celebrated her birthday Sunday (Mother’s Day) with a family gettogether at the Raab cottage. Donald Kraft was in town last Saturday and the Ernest Shooks enjoyed a nice visit with him. Friday evening the Elton Smith's dinner guests were Mrs Steve Bowen and daughters Lindsay. Leslie and Lucy of Greenleaf. Wise. Mr. Bowen was originally the herdsman at Medowbrook farm. Mr and Mrs Elton Smith spent Mother’s Day weekend at Mr. and Mrs Paul Schantz's home in Ashland. Ohio Sunday morning they saw their greatgranddaughter. Ixah Jayne, baptized She is the daughter of Joy and Jeff Reep of Ashland. Ohio. Diane Fillingham and Todd Grinnage plan to marry June 6 at Gaines United Bretheren Church with a reception at the Kentwood Club on 28th Street. Al and Sally Niles enjoyed a lovely vacation driving out to Arizona. They sent cards to several family members tell­ ing about places they visited and enjoyed. They were gone about three weeks. Many folks have been ill. Bea Cutler was admitted to Pennock to have a pacemaker replaced. She's home now. Wretha McNee is home now. Andrey Vaughn hasn’t been too well. Madge Ruehs is home again. Hazel McCaul has had quite a time having tests. Welcome back Hazel. May the good Lord look after you all Men and their sons from Holy Family Catholic Church prepared and send Mothers s Day breakfast to about 325 mothers and daughters. Everything was delicious. Thanks dads and sons. The American Legion Aux­ iliary Ladies met at the home of Sharon McConnon While. Those attending were Thelma Gehl. Estelle McConnon. Jan Nicholson. Ruth White. Julie Benedict. Karen Mills. Rae Rogers. Gerry Neil and Laune Trutsch Newly appointed officers of the American Legion Aux­ iliary are President. Estelle McConnon. Vice President, Jan Nicholson. Secretary, Julie Benedict. Treasurer. Laurie Trutsch. Chaplain. Karen Mills; and Sergeant of Arms. Rae Rogers Best wish­ ed to you all Millie Wenger and daughter Becky returned home to Caledonia, along with Harold and Jeannie Vrteland. from Ireland The Vredands live at Beaver Island Sue Fleischmann and girts Jessica and Julie and Thelma Gehl and Karen Hahn attend­ ed the Caledonia United Methodist's Mother and Daughter dinner Friday as guests of Barbara was the mistress of ceremonies at the banquet A lovely program was presented Ben and Kay Vanden Heuvel were very happy that their son Rick would be able to come home for Mother's Day and their family would all get together Mrs John Miller (Beulah) said her son-in-law and daughter are arriving this Wednesday from New Mex­ ico. and a grandson, coming to visit also. Once again, if you have any wearable or usable articles to donate to the A.L.S. support group garage sale, drop them off at 601 Emmons St.. Caledonia. (Thelma Gehl) The sale is June 3 and 4. The Carl Church family are getting a new roof on their home. The Ralph Gehls have a new handicap deck with a wheelchair ramp at one end. David Fleischmann and Bob Gehl built it and it sure is great The Wendall Longs kept the grandkids Saturday evening On Mother's Day they had dinner at Steve and Sue's and family. Gerry and Nora Anderson were also dinner guests. The Garry Durkees are get­ ting a new bathroom. That will make a Mother’s Day present for Jean. Barbara Waite and Dave and Sue Fleischmann and family had Mother’s Day din­ ner with David and Karen Hahn Thelma Gehl drove to Hud­ sonville Sunday afternoon to visit her lady friend who is very ill. A very happy belated birth­ day wish to the Rev. Robert Wessman who's birthday was yesterday. It was nice to see youi parents with you for the weekend. Calamity Jane (Lisa Phillips) dance sout one of the many tall tales she shares with the people of Deadwood. The Deadwooders say Calam” is not exactly lying, she’s just “Careless with the Truth. Pianists James Oliver and Patricia Thatcher accompanied the singers during performance. Katie Brown (Meagon Knox) turned out to be a better entertainer than the women of whom she was a maid, Miss Adelaide Adams (Pam Holtz). After a short time, Brown had won the hearts of all of Deadwood in the musical presentation May 8 and 9 at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Calamity Jane (Lisa Phillips) and Wild Bill Hickock (John Duyser) sing out one of their many quarrels before the two fall in love and are married. �The Sun and News. M.ddleville. Ml / May 14. 1987 / Page 7 TK students present “Calamity Jane” by Phil Jahnke. Ihornappk Kellogg High School The theatrical magic began as the audience was “pulled into” the excitement of the evening on a stagecoach of the 1870’s arriving at the Golden Garter Saloon to enjoy this year’s 21st annual Thornappic Kellogg all-school musical. Calamity Jane. The enter tainment and steady -paced production was smoothly delivered by a polished and picturesque cast. With her first entrance, the town ninny. Calamity Jane, was strongly and successfully played by Alisa Phillips, with whom the audience im­ mediately “fell in love.” Her abundant energy, her exaggeration of the truth as witnessed in the ’ musical number. “Careless with the Truth." and her confident, believable character revealed Alisa s dramatic maturity and professionalism especially seen in her exquisite rendition of "Secret Love.” Contrasting Ms Phillips' exuberance was the “laid back, not-so-easy-to-get’’ Wild Bill Hickock who was superbly portrayed by John Duyscr. His sensitive style, pleasing baritone voice, and easy manner tn which he mov­ ed about the stage established him. along with Alisa, as one ol the stars of the show. His refined, satisfying execution of “Higher Than a Hawk" exhibited his range of musical talent Meagon Knox, the beautiful Katie Brown, displayed one of the finest performances of the evening The quality of Mcagon's vocal dynamics, the consistent pace in which she moved, and the continuous believability of her characterization were well ap­ preciated. Described in the dialogue as "the most real person in Deadwood.” Ms. Knox also proved herself to be the "most real" on stage. Adding a romantic Hair was Rolin Timmerman's Lt. Dan­ ny Gilmartin who is "after the heart" of Katie and finally gets it. A staid demeanor. determined persistence, and an enchanting duet with Meagon in “Love You Dear­ ly” resulted in overwhelming audience approval. The show was not without its comedic moments With the patrons expecting a female Francis Fryer. Rob Kenyon donned lady’s apparel to satisfy his saloon audience un­ til his wig falls off. and the people of Deadwood discover his real identity Rob’s “womanish" man­ nerisms and falsetto voice produced some of the funniest action of the performance compelling both audience laughter and applause and revealing his maturity as an actor to do whatever the "role" entails By the end of the show Francis ends up with Susan The cast sings the finale of the musical "Calamity Jane" at the marriages of Calamity Jane (Lisa Phillips) Io Wild Bill Hickock (John Duyser) and Katie Brown (Meagon Knox) to Lt. Danny Gilmartin (Rolin Timmerman). costuming; and by Mr Duane Thatcher, whose artistic, musical, and technical exper­ tise brought together the whole pleasurable event. I thank the director, cast, and crew for three superb per Some of the Deadwood menfolk act out lyrics sung by Wild Bill Hickock (John Duyser) to Calamity Jane (Lisa Phillips) in the musical performed Friday and Saturday nights at the high school auditorium. “on his arm" who is beautifully depicted by Tam­ my Jeffery. Tammy selfassuredly and creditably por­ trayed the loveable niece throughout the show and display great promise for next year’s production. Other comic touches were supplied by Scott Parker's guttural, raspy-voiced Doc Pierce. His stature and effec­ tive make-up distinguished him nicely from his reserved, The female Frances Fryer, supposedly a hot attraction to the entertammentstarved town of Deadwood, was really the not-so-hot male Francis Fryer, played by Rob Kenyon The musical was under the direction of Duane Thatcher. sophisticated, and attractive wife played by Jill Dussia. Other favorities included the proprietors of the Golden Garter. Henry and Mildred Miller, aptly carried-off respectively by Brandon Wustman and Jill Ainsworth. Brandon's nervous nature and Jill’s “bouncy” enthusiasm kept the action moving in many scenes. Pam Holtz’s perfected, over-bearing, idolized Chicago singer. Adelaid Adams, and Jandt Herweyer’s "shifty, smooth" Western Rattlesnake were final touches to a delightful and entertaining experience. The 45-member cast was large; the other characters and fine, musically appealing chorus added much to the total success of the show. The costumes were colorful and eye-catching and displayed the "true spirit” of the unset­ tled West. Lines and movements alike were ex­ pressively executed by every single cast member All were gratifying and added strong support for the leads Finishing touches were add­ ed by Chuck Kuhtic who masterfully painted the set, by Pat Thatcher and Jim Oliver who expertly accompanied the enure acting troupe and helped set the mood for each scene; by Ku Roon, Jeff Price, and Russ Blough, who skillfully built the set; by Russ Osierhart and crew, whose ef­ fective lighting conveyed at­ mosphere for the various scenes; by Suzanne McIntyre who established period and time by elaborate and detailed formances which resulted in two hinirs of magical theatre respite for all who sat in the audience This viewer truly appreciated ami enjoyed your time, efforts and talents Over 50 million parents were inspired by Focus on the Family. Now, Dr. James and Shirley Dobson have taken the next dramatic step. Introducing a powerful nix-part film aerun that will move you to action. |cTtxrnYo(/z.| (L‘HearJ IQowarcL I foome U1IHIII'lJHIISHIW WACO TX 7S7M Strengthen your family ... of 6 - “POWER IN PARENTING: THE ADOLESCENT” Sunday Evening • May 17 • 6:30 p.m. Film #4 of 6 “THE FAMILY UNDER FIRE” Sunday Evening • May 24 • 6:30 p.m. Film #5 of 6 - “OVERCOMING A PAINFUL CHILDHOOD Sunday Evening • May 31 • 6:30 p.m. Film #6 of 6 - “THE HERITAGE” Sunday Evening • June 7 • 6:30 p.m. Film #3 SPECIAL FILM SERIES FOR CHILDREN K-6 GRADE Leighton United Methodist Church 4180 2nd Street/Corner of 142nd Avenue Outside Caledonia — Phone 891-8028 NURSERY ALSO PROVIDED / FREE WILL OFFERING �Page 8 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 14. 1987 WCUZ’s Dennis Sutton visits West Elementary by Kathleen J. Oresik WCUZ’s Dennis Sutton was a last hour substitute teacher for West Elementary fifth grade teacher Marilyn Timmerman in honor of Teacher Appreciation Day. May 5. The fifth English grade class named Sutton “Super Dude for the Day”. He was pinned and plastered with labels saying something nice about him from each of the 30 students. Sutton taught a lesson on adjectives and corrected the lessons. He also took the class to the library where he quizz­ ed the students on a list of library terms prepared by librarian Sharon Schondelmaycr At the end of the hour the tables were turned and the students prepared a report card on Sutton. He received an overall good rating for his teaching ability and a certificate naming him a successful substitute teacher. But he did not receive high marks in discipline. Sutton was promoted back to being a radio announcer since the students said he was not firm enough and that he did not have the subject matter prepared Timmerman said she and her class enjoyed the ex­ perience and hearing Sutton tell of his experience the following day on the radio. Timmerman s class wrote a ■ "-MaS ■ / letter to the radio station stating reasons why Sutton should substitute teach at West Elementary after a parent heard that he would visit four schools in honor of Teacher Appreciation Day Dennis Sutton reviews library terms with Marilyn Timmerman's fifth graders. Librarian Sharon Schondelmoyer (right) prepared the list of terms after Sutton announced on his morning show that a librarian's job only consists of saying shhh' . WCUZ’s Dennis Sutton (seated) substitute teoches Marilyn Timmerman s (standing) fifth grade class in honor of Teacher Appreciation Day Moy 5. Gun Lake women’s group named Club of the Year Would-be fireman, continued from page 1 well educated professional in with the community should police and fire department either be fired or recalled. functions to run both depart After hearing his ments with the remainder of statements. Township Super­ the help coming from visor Don Boysen said that in volunteer firemen, the 30 some years that he has paramedics and the county been in Middleville many sheriff department or the State changes have been incor Police." he said. porated in the public services. He went on to offer sugges­ He said such changes as tions that he felt would be suggested by Schmidt do not more economical and efficient occur overnight and that there for improving the ambulance are financial restrictions plac­ service. ed on the township. In his closing remarks he Boysen said he would like a said the area is growing and written copy of the letter so will continue to grow. He the board could review his called for readmittance of suggestions. volunteers who had left the He added that Schmidt had department because they are every right to voice his feel­ well educated and dedicated, ings and recall the board but feel a need for members if he is unhappy and reorganization. feels they are not doing the “This municipality must get will of the people. on the stick and grow with He said that the board is not everyone else.” he said. infallible but that they are do­ "Growth with the times will ing the best job possible w ith make Middleville and Thor- the resources available in napple Township a better and making the best decisions for safer area to reside. the township. He said that a political He said he had hoped the heirarchy that refuses to town had put last year’s listen, cooperate, and grow divisiveness that occurred within the fire service behind them. Boysen told Schmidt that he is a newcomer to the com­ munity and that he would not make any points with any elected officials if he makes demands and comes on “with this kind of muscle.” In response. Schmidt said that he is not on a vendetta or trying to threaten anyone, that he is just offering ideas for future needs. Schmidt also read his letter to the village council Tues­ day. telling the council that the message is directed name­ ly to the township. But he said that since the village contracts the services concerned he felt they should be aware of his feelings. After hearing the letter. Village President Duane That­ cher told Schmidt that the township and village are ex­ ploring areas in which the two municipalities can work together. Thatcher said that he would be happy to entertain Schmidt's thoughts when he received them in written form. Chief Kenyon said the am­ bulance service has taken 14 recruit applications. Two per­ sonnel members are attending EMT schools in Lowell and four members are going to school to become EMT specialists. Two others are also starting CPR instruction courses, he said. In addition, he said, two members of the ambulance service are now state certified instructors to train new recruits. COA offering home care The Barry County Commis­ sion on Aging would like seniors age 60 and over who live in Barry County to take advantage of their Home Care Program. Phone the Barry County Commission on Aging at 948-4856, Monday through Friday. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ledges Livelies entertain seniors The Ledges Livelies perform songs from the good old days by Kathleen J. Oresik The Ledges Livelies, a band made up of senior citizens from Grand Ledge, entertain­ ed area senior citizens Mon­ day at the VFW Hall in Mid­ dleville with songs from “the good old days”. After having lunch spon­ sored by the Barry County Commission on Aging, the audience was encouraged to sing along, clap their hands or dance as the 22-member band performed Some of the selections in­ cluded the "Too Fat Polka.” “Memory Lane.” "In the Mood." “Ta-Ra-Ra-Boom De-Ay!.” "Edleweiss.” "Charleston" and "Walk Right In” played on piano, accordian. violin, drurr castanets, fiddle, ukelele wash board, gut buckets bones, kazoos and tambonne National Volunteer Week. April 26-May 2 concluded with the gathering of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Michigan at their annual state convention held this year in Frankenmuth. Several members of the GFWC-Gun Lake Area at­ tended this 92nd annual event and received awards on behalf of the 100 member club which was again named the Southwestern District GFWC Club of the Year by State President Norma Johnson. Ann Koelsch was honored M Gl-WC-Gun Lake Area’s "Mrs. Federation" for her enthusiasm, promotion and support of the GFWC. She also received the first place award for public relations/communications and a double blue ribbon on the club pressbook. On behalf of the club, GFWC-Gun Lake Area Presi­ dent Sally Stannard accepted the Honor Scoresheet Gold Award and awards in both the Home Life and Public Affairs divisions along with recogni­ tion for support and participa tion in Girlstown Foundation. Hugh O’Brian Youth Founda­ tion and the Michigan Ses quicentennial Beth Verlinde received a certificate of appreciation for her investigation into the prevention of deer roadkill given by the Stricter Corportion. Other GFWC Gun Ukc Area members attending the workshops in Frankenmuth were Linda Rough, Joan Weick, Mary Hinds, Billie Sleight, Sharon Zugel, Sally Fitzgerald and Marie Finkbeiner. With over 8,(XX) members in 218 local clubs, the General Federation of Women's Clubs Michigan is the largest organization of volunteer women in the state. Founded in 1890, the GFWC-Michigan is already planning its upcom­ ing centennial celebration. Sheriff Wood supports ban on ‘fuzzbusters’ Barry County Sheriff David O. Wood has announced his support today of a total ban on radar detection devices, more commonly known as "fuzzbusters.” In a written release. Sheriff Wood said the failure by the Michigan Legislature to make fuzzbusters illegal will con­ tinue to impede law enforce­ ment efforts to uphold legal speed limits and protect drivers on Michigan’s highways. "Fuzzbusters encourage speeding and foster disrespect for the law. especially among young people.” the sheriff said. “How does a parent, in good conscience, explain the use of one of these devices to a child when its only purpose is to violate the law? I can’t understand it." Sheriff Wood said the con­ tinued use of fuzzbusters would: require more person­ nel on traffic patrol, diverting from crime fighting efforts, encourage drivers to ignore laws; lead to more severe ac cidents; and would enable large trucks to travel at a higher rate of speed endanger ing the lives of the drivers and other motorists The sheriff said he urges citizens of Barry County to contact their legislators in Lansing, and join with him in support of a ban on fuzzbusters. Harder enters special training Michael A Harder ha> entered the United States Ait Force's Delayed Enlistment Program (DEP). According to Air Force recruiter SSgt. Mat­ thew Driscoll. his entry into the DEP allows the Air Force to schedule an opening for him to attend basic training and be assigned to a job or skill area Harder will be a 1987 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and will enter the United Slates Air Force on Oct. I4. Following graduation from the six-week basic training course at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, he will receive technical training as a Muni­ tions Systems Specialist and be assigned to a duty station. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 14. 1987 / Page 9 Outstanding athletes named at Middleville High Rand) Stickney Randy has been a starter for two years on the basketabll team. This past season Randy was very instrumental in an 18-3 season and a cochampionship in the OK Blue. He was voted to the All Con­ ference team by the league s coaches. He also was named to the All County team by the Hastings Reminder and honorable mention on the All Area team by the Grand Rapids Press Randy showed his leadership qualities by ser­ ving as co-captain of the team. Randy has a 3.2 g.p a and is deciding between Calvin. Western and Grand Valley as places to continue his education. Randy is a 4-year varsity baseball player in Mid­ dleville He is co-captain of this year s team and is the team leader His fellow team­ mates like, respect, and listen to his thoughts. ideas, and suggestions. He is competitive and has a strong desire to ex­ cell. "I have been pleased, as his coach, that he has also been very coachable." said Trojan coach Bernie Weller. He has won seven baseball games as a pitcher and last year was 2-3 in league play with a 3.03 ERA. His batting average was .273 last year. This year his league ERA is 1.81 and he is hitting 421. Last year he was an OK Blue All-Conference first team player and he played in the Bos All Star game and got a hit "Randy is an outstanding young man. He's like having an assistant coach on the field." said Weiler. Besides his athletic achieve­ ment. he has been a member of the Student Council for three years, serving as presi­ dent the last two He was voted the class leader by his classmates He was also selected by the Rotary Club to attend their Leadership Camp Trena Yonkers Trena was a member of the volleyball team for four years. She was a starter on the varsi- Rondy Stickney ty team for the last three years. She was co-captain her senior year. She was extreme­ ly versatile in her playing spiking or a setter where ever she was needed. She was honorable mention All Con­ Timmerman to compete in NCAA Division golf tourney The Hope College golf team has received it* first-ever in­ vitation to compete in the NCAA Division III national championship tournament later this month in Granville. Ohio The Flying Dutchmen, who are coached by Doug Peter son. captured the Ml A A championship last fall. The NCAA tournament, however, is held in the spring. In order to gain consideration, the Hope team competed in several spring invitational tournaments. The 72-hole tournament will involve 20 teams from throughout the country from May 19-22. Ohio Wesleyan University is the host school. Hope is one of five midwest colleges to be invited Others are Muskingum. Ohio, host Ohio Wesleyan. Wisconsin- Rolfe Timmerman Whitewater and Wooster. Ohio. The defending national champion is Cal State Stanislaus who has won the crown nine titles in the 12 years of NCAA Division III competition. Members of the Hope tema include Todd Barckholtz. a freshman from St. Charles; Steve Knott, a sophomore from Niles; Quinn Smith, a senior from Grand Haven; Rolfe Timmerman, a sophomore from Middleville; and Brian Westveer, a junior from Grand Rapids. Last fall Hope captured the MI A A golf championship for the first time since 1947. out­ distancing the seven-school field by 64 strokes over a series of six tournaments. The Hope golfers become only the second MIAA team in history to receive a NCAA bid. The other was Olivet Col­ lege which finished 19th in the 1980 tournament. Caledonia girls top Trojans, Comstock Park The Caledonia Girls Track Team remained unbeaten this past week by scoring wins over Middleville (78-50) and Comstock Park (113-15). to make their dual meet record 10-0 with only one dual meet with Byron Center remaining The girls also placed third in a 12 team field at the Hud­ sonville “Eagle Relays" <hi Saturday at the ladies nude final preparations for the 1987 Class “B * Regional* on Fri­ day. May 15 at Houseman Field and the OK Blue Con ference Championship track meet at Caledonia on Monday and Tuesday. Masy 18 and 19. at Caledionia’s track Middleville meet results: Shot Put. Amy Stoffers - C - 32’6*4", Discus. Amy Suf­ fers C- 110*3". High Jump. Sally Clark C - 5’0 ”. Long Jump. Delee Raab C 15’4 *?'*. 32OOM Relay. Caledonia (Frantu. Stauffer. DarnHy. Ashbaughi 10:47.5. I OOM Hurdles. Sally Clark C 17 3. 100M Dash. Pam Eaglen TK 13.2. 800M Relay. Middleville (Eaglen. Baennan. Esakson. Funk) 54.3, 400M Dash. Trena Yonkers TK - 1:02.2. 800M Run. Becky Stauffer - C 2:38.6. 300M Hurdles. Sally Clark - C - 50.7. 200M Dash. Pam Eaglen TK 27.7. 32pOM Run. Carla Frantti - C 12.26 5. 1600M Relay. Caledonia (Colburn. Warner. Schumacher. Clark) 4:23.4. Comslock Park results: Shot Put. Amy Stoffers - C - 30*8”. Discus. Amy Stoffers - C - 97*2”. High Jump. Sally Clark - C 4’10". 32OOM Relay. Caledonia (Ruehs. Walma. Hill. Stauf­ fer) 11:15.3. I00M Hurdles. Sally Clark - C - 17.7. 800M Relay. Caledonia (Raab. Brodock. Lynn. Super) 55.1, 400M Dash, Deb. Schumacher - C - 104.8. 800M Run. Becks Stauffer C - 50.9. 200M Dash. Deb Schumacher C 28.7, 32OOM Run. Jenni Damblv C - 12:53.1. 1600M Relay. Caledonia (Colburn. Warner. Schumacher. Clark) 4:34 7 Staff encourages summer sports camps The Caledonia coaching staff would like io welcome you io the 198? version of the Fighting Scots Sports Camps The camps are dedicated to te-Khtng the spirit of competi­ tion and the fundamental skills of each sport. The coaching staff say they fed that ?n- dividual attention given to athletes in the camp is very important as a means io cor­ rect problem areas and gne proper instruction in the fine points of the game Rcgistra tion information forms are available in the school office Trena Yonkers ference her junior year and All Conference her senior year. She was outstanding as a leader and team player all three years on the varsity level. She was selected the best defensive player two years and the most valuable player in her senior year. Trena Yonkers has played Varsity Basketball for Thor­ napple Kellogg High School for the past 2V6 seasons. Trena was brought up to the varsity team her sophmore year for part of the season and did a good job. Then her junior year, she helped Mid­ dleville to a fine 17-8 season and a spot in the Regional Tournament She led the team in rebounding at 5*6". and was second in scoring, these statistics also placed her fourth in the con­ ference in scoring and I Oth in rebounding. A Middleville tricaptam. she tied for the team lead in free throw percentage w ith 61 % and was ninth in the conference in that category . At the end of the season, she was chosen to the OK Blue All Conference team and to the All County team in Barry County. In track as a freshman, she set a 1984 freshman 440 record 63.6. In the conference she was first in 3200 relay, fourth in 400 m run. third in 800 m relay and first in the 1600 m relay. She was a member of the mile relay team that placed third in the state; set a new school record and received All State recognition In 1985, she set a sophomore and school record m the 220 yard dash, placed seventh in the Mile Relay at Slate and in the conference was fourth in 100 yard dash, first in the 400 m dash, second in the 200 m dash and first in the mile relay. In her junior' year. 1986. she was the team captain and set a two mile relay school record In the conference, she took first in the 880 relay, third in the mile run. second in the 440 y ard run and second in the mile relay She placed second in the mile, first in the 440. second in the two mile relay and first place in the mile relay in the regional*. Trena was sixth in the Mate in the 440 Trena has won over KM) medals at relays and other events such as the John Bos games where she placed the last three years. She has been a very versatile member of the team, having placed in 12 events during her track career. Trena is a member of the Student Council, the National Honor Society . Top Ten and was on the Homecoming Court. She has a 3.8 g p a. and plans to attend Western Michigan University this fall. Middleville Trojan diamond squad loses pair to Godwin; beats Kelloggsville Middleville’s B.J. Furrow raised his record to 3-0 last Monday with a 5-0 blanking of Kelloggsville. Furrow allowed only three hits and two walks while strik­ ing out a career-high 16. Randy Stickney crashed three hits including a double while Mark Tasker had two singles. Scott Olthouse hit a fourth inning homer while Brian Verlinde smashed a two-run homer in the sixth. Stickney had an rbi single while Tasker had a sacrifice fly for another run. "It was a great pitching per­ formance by Furrow." said Middleville coach Bernie Weller. It was a good win for us after the double loss to Godwin. We can still stay in the title chase, but we can’t af­ ford any more losses." Against Godwin. Mid­ dleville dropped both ends of a doubleheader. 8-3 and 4-2. Middleville is 5-3 in the league and 7-8 overall after an 8-1 win over Hamilton last Friday. Mark Verlinde pitched well in the first loss, allowing only two runs in four and a third innings. Stickney had two hits for the Trojans including an rbi single in the fifth Tasker drove in a third inning run with a triple. In the second game. Stickney suffered a tough loss when a third inning error helped Godwin score three runs. He allowed six hits, walked four and struck out four. Brian Verlinde drove in both Trojan runs with a tworun single. Doug Fox had a pair of hits. “It was a tough loss, a bitter loss." said Weller. "It was a game we could have won but didn’t. Stickney improved his record to 3-3 by allowing seven hits and six walks He struck out 10 while pitching out of several jams. A big six run second inning helped the Trojans to the win Furrow had a two-run double in the inning while Fox drove in a run with a single. Kurt Henry drove in the fourth run of the inning with a bunt while Sprague finished off the inn­ ing with a two-run double. Mark Verlinde and Furrow had two hits while Sprague and Furrow drove in three runs. Sports physicals set for June 10 Sports physicals for next year Caledonia schools have been arranged according to the following schedule: Wednesday. June 10 at II a.m. for high schoolers; 12:30 p.m. for junior highers; nd high school gym locker rooms Cost is $5 cash Students must have the front side of their physical cards filled out completely. this in­ cludes insurance information and parents signature Jam Day atTK High Thornapple Kellogg High School teacher Pete Bishop was only one of the many teachers and students that donned Bermuda shorts and Hawaiian prints for Monday s Jam Day. �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / May 14. 1987 Caledonia undefeated in boys track The Caledonia track team won the battle of the O.K. Blue undefeated teams as they used their team depth in the high jump, pole vault, discus, shot put. 800 meter run. and 1600 meter run to defeat the Middleville Trojans 99^-37%. Turning in excellent pcrfor manccs for the Scots were Todd Hooton 13*0” in the pole vault. Craig Mulder 133’7” in the discus, Dave Smith 4:39.2 in the 1600 meter run. and Doug Curtis 10:18.0 in the 3200 meter run First place results: Shot Put. Keating - C42'9". High Jump. Kazemier - C 5’10''. Long Jump. Eastwood M 18’1 K”, Discus. Mulder C - 133’7”. Pole Vault. Hooton - C - TK third in Hudsonville Relays; Middleville finished in a tie for seventh in last Saturday's Hudsonville Relays The 300 hurdles duo of Trvna Yonkers and Tammy Ruffner took second while Pam Eaglcn and Mandy Baerman look third in the 100 Fourth places went to Baer man. Juliette F.sakson. Martha Funk and Faglcn in the 400 and the 800 team of Faglcn. Esakson. Baerman. and Yonkers. THE LEGAL ADVERTISER 18400 WOODWARD AVE DETROIT 48203 TOWNSEND 8 9709 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) 5187851 BLAIR MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mode in the conditions ol a mortgage mode by Donald Ray Blair and Scharlene K Blair, his wile Io Manufacturers Hon over Mortgage Corporation, a Del aware Corporation. Mortgagee dated August 4, 1983 and re­ corded on August 8. 1983. in Liber 255. on page 85. Bony County Records. Michigan, and assigned by Mesne Assignment to Duval Federal Savings and Loan Asso eta tion. a Federal Savings and Loan Association by an assign ment dated July I, 1985 and re­ corded on April 13. 1987 in liber 449. on page 01. Barry County Records, Michigan on which morl gage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of Seventy One Thousand Two Hun­ dred Iwo ond 64 100 Dollars ($71,202 64). including interest at 13.5% per annum Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the 13’0", 32OOM Relay. man. Shane. Bonzheim 1 47.2. Caledonia (Barstis. Fowler. 400 Dash. Keating C - 55.0. Pierce. Smith) 8:50.6. High 800 Run. Barstis - C - 2:07.7. Hurdles. Eastwood M - Low Hurdles. M Pnns C 16.2. I OOM Dash. Bonzheim 42.1. 200M Dash. Bonzheim C 24.2. 32OOM Run. C 116. 800 Relay. Caledonia (Bonzheim. Shane. Cherpes C - 10:26 0. 1600 Kietzman. Naughton) 1:35.5. Relay. Caledonia (Pederson. I600M Run. Smith - C - Nickels. Smith. Keating) 4 39.2. 400 Relay. Caledonia 3:40.7. On Saturday . May 9. the (Bonzheim. Shane. Kietzman. Caledonia track team finished Naughton) 46 7.400 Dash. T in fourth place in the 12 team Mesecar - M - 51.8. 800M Run. Barstis - C - 2:06.8. Hudsonville Eagle Invita­ Low Hurdles. East wood - M - tional Team scores ahead of Caledonia's 54 points were 41.1. 200M Dash. T Mesecar - M - 23.5; 3200M Unity Christian 114. Run. Curtis - C - 10:18.0. Coopersville 104 and Hudson­ 1600 Relay. Caledonia ville 61 (Pederson). Smith. Pierce. Keating) 3:38.9. The Fighting Scot track team ran past a young Com­ The Thornapple stock Park Panther team 132-5 to improve their 1986 Cooperative Preschool met April 21 at the Middleville dual meet record to 10 wins and 0 losses The Scots had an Christian Reformed Church. Current membership and outstanding day as they won every first and second place in the new members for (he fall classes were present for a the meet. business meeting and election First place results: Shot Put. Keating - C - of officers for the 1987-88 44'0”. High Jump. Kazemier preschool year. The new officers are: Presi­ - C - 6'4”. Long Jump. Lentz ■ C - 17’IOU”. Discus. Buer dent Chris Doyle; Vice Presi­ C 121’2”. Pole Vault. dent. Liz Gromko; Secretary. Hooton C 12’0”. 3200 Lori Haselden; Treasurer. Relay, Caledonia (Barstis. Mary Brinks; Membership Fowler. Pierce. Smith) Chairman. Jamie Shuck; Health Chairman. Kathy 8:50.7. High Hurdles. S. Prins - C - 16 8. I00M Dash. Staff. The Cooperative Preschool Bonzheim - C 11 7. 800 Relay. Caledonia (Naughton. has been a part of the Mid­ dleville community for 18 Kietzman. Shane. Bonzheim) years. The cooperative says it I 39 I. I600M Run. Smith C 4:39.9. 400 Relay. offers a unique opportunity for parents and their children Caledonia (Naughton. Kiel/ The Scots best perfor­ mances were turned in by the 3200 meter relay team of John Barstis. Ed Fowler. Jeff Pierce and Dave Smith w ith a second place finish with a time of 8:26.9. Dave Smith second in the 1600 meter run with a time of 4:39.6. and Kory Keating second in the shot put with an effort of 43'2”. Other Scots winning medals were Craig Mulder, third in the shot put and fourth in the discus. Tom Kazemier. fourth in the High Jump and Donn Bonzheim. fourth in the 200 meter dash. New preschool officers told statute m such cos* mode ond provided, notice it hereby given that said mortgage will be fore closed by a sale of the mort gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Has tings Ml. al 11:00 o clock A M. on June 5. 1987 Said premises ore situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as The East % of the Northeast */« of the Southwest '/• of Section 34. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, except the Easterly 363 feet ther eof. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sole Dated April 30 1987 Duval Federal Savings and Loan Association Assignee of Mortgagee ROBERTA TREMAIN & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Low Professional Corporation 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham, Michigan 48011 Attorney lor Assignee of Mortgagee (5 28) GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS OF WEST MICHIGAN. INC. Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE — 795-7625 124 East Main St.. Middleville, Ml 49333 Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Your Lown Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) Middleville Bob Klinge 795-7647 where parents participate in the classroom with their children and assist the teacher Openings, remain for the fall semester for three-and four-year-old classes. To enroll or for further informa­ tion call Jamie Shuck at 891-8020. Band Boosters sale set The Caledonia Band Boosters are selling Caledonia shirts and shorts. Samples are displayed in our school office. If you would like to purchase these items, see Mrs. DeYoung for details. Thomapple Kellogg School Official Board Minutes MONDAY. MAY 4. 1987 Meeting called to order at 7:48 p.m. by President Courts, in the High School Library. Present Williamson, Verlinde. Courts. Elies. VonElst, Thaler, Miller. Absent None Motion by VonElst seconded by Elies to approve the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Educa tion on April 6 and April 13, 1987. os written. Yeos, all Nays. None. Motion carried. Presentation by Jim Tideman of Davermon and Jeff Mason Dennis Sawinski also present, on the McFall expansion. Motion by Williamson, seconded by VonElst to accept concept plans for McFall bldg addition subject to a review of the roof Ime over the entrances Yeas All. Nays, None Motion carried Motion by Verlinde seconded by Elies to approve the bills presen­ ted for the month if April 1987 in the amount of $44 5 920.22 Yeas Williamson. Verlinde Mil­ ler. Courts. Elies VonElst Thaler. Nays None Motion corned. Motion by Verlinde seconded by VonElst to approve »he Tenta­ tive 1987-88 Budget in the amount of $6 420 404 P892A B Yeas Members Wilfiomson Verlinde. Courts Elies VonElst Thaler Miller Nays None Motion cor Heormg was held on Truth in Taxation PA 5 4 87 Motion by Miller seconded by Tholer to approve salary a’ $12 25 per hour for vocation time and hours worked after 6 30 87 for Lots Sepponen Yeos AM. Nays. None Motion carried Motion by w»n.orison seconded by Thaler to approve $25 000 per year salary for the position of Business Manager Yeos. All Noys None Motion carried Monon by Tholer seconded by Williamson to approve $13 000 per School Year salary for rhe post t>on of Food Ser.<e Manager Yeas AH No»s None Motion carried Motion by Elies seconded by Thaler to approve K«m Houschitd s request for Child Care leave for *w 1987 88 school year Yeas AH. Nays. None. Motion carried. Motion by VonElst, seconded by Elies to approve Kathleen Me Clowry-Hillmer s request for Child Care Leave for the 1987-88 school year. Yeas, All. Nays. None. Mo­ tion carried. Motion by Miller, seconded by Verlinde to accept Roberta Rou s resignation, with regret. Yeas, All. Nays. None Motion carried. Motion by Miller, seconded by Williamson to approve Summer School. Yeas, all. Noys, None. Motion carried. Motion by Elies, seconded by VonElst to approve Alternative Ed s trip to Cedar Point. Yeas, All. Nays None Motion carried. Motion by Thaler, seconded by Verlinde to approve Band Camp Yeas. All. Noys, None. Motion carried. Motion by Thaler, seconded by Elies to approve the Administra­ tors Master Contract Yeas All. Nays None. Motion corned. Motion by Verlinde. seconded by Tholer to approve the Resolu tion appointing Election day wor­ kers. P891A b” Yeos All. Noys None. Motion earned. Motion by Williamson seconded by VonElst to approve the trip to Cedar Point by School Bard Yeos All Noys None Motion corned Motion by Tholer seconded by Verlinde that the Board send their best wishes to teachers and sup­ port staff on the Notional Teachers Day Yeos All: Noys None Mo­ tion corned Motion by Elies seconded by Verlinde to odjourn Yeas All Noys None Motion corned Adjournment at 11: IS p.m. JOHN MILLER Jr Secretory (5 14) Get results with Sun <S News CLASSIFIEDS Phone 795-3345 CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. 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Garage Sale DUNCAN LAKE, NOFFKE DR. Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale. May 13 & 14. 9:00am to 5:00pm. ESTATE SALE: May 15 & 16 from 9am-5pm. 702 N. Bassett Lake Rd. Middleville. Washer, dryer, double and single bed. colored TV. car and much misc. GARAGE SALE: Children clothing and misc. items. 4745 N. Middleville Rd. (M37) May 15 & 16 8:30-? GARAGE SALE: May 15 & 16 9am to 6pm. 2 homes, 6 families. 4615 100th St & 4635 100th St. 16 in. bike, lamps, baby, children & adults clothes & lots more. LARAGE GARAGE SALE: Misc, furniture, tools. 10650 E. 100th St Alto Thur. Fri.A Sat. May 14. 15. & 16. 9 to 6 EXTERIOR PAINTING: in­ tenor. $25 per room. 15 years experience. Light hauling and basement clean up. Free estimates. Yard work, leaves raked. No job too small. Christian mate. 795-9826. Real Estate FOR SALE: by owner Spacious 4 bedroom walkout ranch in Middleville. 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GayinChevrolet Buick Pontiac, inc GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS Located North of Middleville on M-37 Call 795-3318 or 891-8151 OPEN Monday and Wednesday 8 to 8; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8-6; Saturday 8-1 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-05-21.pdf 06373d3d35c8717ebe1a2010056b3fc0 PDF Text Text ni 1 CHUKCH SHEET Hortiaf*, Mkki«aa 49O5» Hastes tibrarv 121 Church Hasting- Mi­ 49058 i and News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 117th Year'Twenty Cents No. 20 - May 21,1987 Middleville, Michigan 49333 Thatcher ousts Cain as Chief Pictured ore (from left) Newt 8 s Henry Erb, Boyd Coin, attorney A. Roy Kalliel, ond Villoge Monoger Kit Roon. by Kathleen J. Oresik Middleville's Police Chief Boyd Cain. 41. received a two week suspension with pay but his contract was not renewed by Village President Duane Thatcher last week. Village attorney James Fisher said the decision is retroactive to April 30 when Cain was first suspended without pay. His contract ex­ pired May 14. Cain is scheduled to face charges of attempted embezzlement in Kent County during a preliminary exam to­ day. He will face charges of demanding wage kickbacks from a former police officer during a May 26 pre-trial in Barry County District Court. A hearing before the village president was held last Wednesday to “offer Cain the opportunity to respond to or rebut the charges,” Fisher sa 1 However, the legality of the hearing was questioned by Cain’s attorney A. Ray Kalliel. When Kalliel questioned who was serving on the hear­ ing panel, village Trustee Terry Filcek left the building saying that a quorum of coun­ cil members had gathered and that she did not want to stay. Other council members pre­ sent were Floyd Bray, William Hardy and Lon Myers, who said they were not there in an official capaci­ ty but only as interested individuals. “What ordinance, statute or act is this meeting called that we should be here and you ask the questions,” Kalliel asked. Fisher said that when a public servant or official’s job may be terminated, the in­ dividual has certain due pro­ cess rights to respond to the charges. He said that “while there is no statute, the village charier provides that it is part of the village president’s job to remove an officer when it is for the public good. The village charter becomes slate law.“-he said. “You’re creating a farce here. A facade to pretend to conform to due process and that can't happen under these circumstances.'' Kalliel countered. Thatcher read off com­ plaints filed by Michigan State Police investigators and told Kalliel that the hearing was the opportunity to respond. “I cannot go through the evidence of two court cases before this body. It is foolish to be here if the outcome has already been predetermined." Kalliel said. He said there is no just cause to suspend Cain, only allegations of a criminal nature. He asked Hardy, chairman of the village Safety Commit­ tee. if a decision not to renew Cain’s contract had already been made during a commit­ tee meeting prior to the hearing. Hardy said that the commit­ tee. on which he sits with Myers and Delbert Riley, had met and voted to recommend to Thatcher that Cain’s con­ tract not be renewed. Thatcher said he knew of the meeting but he did not solicit the committee meeting and did not care to know what ranspired. “1 did not think the meeting was proper." he said “Everyone here has predetermined the outcome of his hearing, the president in.luded. " Kalliel said Hardy refused to answer iny more of Kalliel's ques10ns without legal counsel. Kalliel said he assumed Fisher was his legal counsel since "he is doing all the talk ing for everyone " When his questions to Thatcher and Hardy were repeatedly answered by Fisher. Kalliel said, "I think he (Fisher) makes the deci­ sions. instigated the charge' and responds for the board Can 1 question the people who are supposed to answer here anti not Fisher." he asked “Did you not conduct the investigation and were you not in on the interrogation of the witness (Michael VanDorp) by his attorney in Grand Rapids.*' Kalliel asked Fisher. “Should I call Van Dorp who’s been instructed not to talk to me and will refuse to do so. All of the witnesses have been advised they don’t have to talk with me.” he said. Fisher said he did not con­ duct the investigation but that he was present during the interrogation “Pardon me, but my name is not Frank Kelly," Fisher (old Kalliel Kalliel went on to say that in the seven years he was a pro­ secuting attorney in Kent County he had never seen a (From left) William Hardy, attorney Jim Fisher and Lon Myers (far right) listen as Village President Duane Thatcher reads the complaints. To Our Readers: Thanks to modern technology, many of you received late papers last week. Our mailing computer failed early in the week and our ever faithful staff spent many hours creating a new mailing list. Unfortunately, not all papers were able to be mailed in time for normal delivery. We apologize for the delay, hope it never hap­ pens again and appreciate your patience. P.S. We had a backup list, but it didn't work either. Middleville welcomes Addison for Mayor Exchange Day by Kathleen J. Oresik Members of the Middleville Village Council welcomed the president and village council members of Addison Monday morning in celebration of Mayor Exchange Day The occasion kicked off with Middleville's Village President Duane Thatcher is­ suing a key to the village to Addison's Village President Georgia Meyer. The program schedule for the day began w ith a brunch at Thatcher s house, followed by lours of Bradford-White Corp . Baby Bliss, lunch at Yankee Springs Golf Course, and an afternoon lour of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School, the fire and ambulance sta­ tion. Lincoln Meadows and village properties The day ended with a rest and relaxation period at \ illage Manager Kit Roon's home and dinner at the Middle Villa Inn "The school is superb." Meyer said, adding that she wax enjoying her firsi visit and tour of the v illage The Middleville village council toured Addison Wednesday. Mayor Exchange Day is an annual event for cities or villages wishig to participate during Government Day of Michigan Week. In honor of the occasion, the Middleville Girl Scouts planted flowers in the street planters Thornapple Township Fire Chief Bob Kenyon gives Addison s Mayor Georgia Meyer (center) ond Middleville s Village President Duane Thatcher a tour of the fire and ambulance station. �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 21. 19B7 Reading Club presents scholarships NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS C—i WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERM AN Hi everybody' Did you have a good week? I did. We sure needed this ram. Saturday, the Doug Harts went with the high school oand to Cedar Point They had a very good time Sunday afternoon Liz’* folks and Grandpa Brown came over to attend the Middle School Band Concert. Daughter Cathy was in it Afterwards they went to Bill Knapps for a birthday dinner. The Shermans were busy this weekend attending a wed ding and reception in Mon (ague Sunday they went to a retirement party for their cousin in Muskegon Jim and Sue attended the Rotary's Roast and Toast for Jerry Page Saturday night at the Mid Villa. Cathy Williamson's sister Mary Lou flew in for Mother's Day and surprised everyone. Their mother is 82. They had a wonderful time. Bobby Smith attended the fifth grade band concert in the high school auditorium Sun­ day The new director. Aaron Tabor, conducted the fifth grade's first band concert. Bobby said they did a real nice job Rose and Ken Morgan just got back from a nice Sunday dinner at son Dan's home. Anne Bartlett said they at­ tended the Middle School Band Concert Sunday. Wednesday. Alice Bender °a attended the Literary Club meeting at Gustava Knoftie's home They had a real g<*xl turn out. Don and Dorothy Dean just got back from a trip to Hamilton. Ontario. Don said the tulips and clematis were beautiful. Don's brother Datus and wife were visiting them Sunday afternoon. Neva and Bill Kenyon went up north to their cabin taking their two grandsons. Dan and Phillip. They were planning on going mushrooming condi­ tions were too dry so they went frogging. The Dave VanElsts were busy. Saturday morning they went to the soccer game and in the afternoon to a baseball game. They attended Jerry Page s ' Roast'' put on by the Rotary at the Mid Villa Satur­ day. They also attended the fifth grade band concert. Susan and Dennis Stiver from Illinois were at Glen and Pat Schondalmayer's for a wedding Friday and a trip to the cottage over the weekend Ixona Smith took Neva Aicken out for her annual bir­ thday dinner on the 11 th In the evening. Andy and Nancy took Neva out to celebrate. On the 12th Patty and Dean had cake for her mom at their home at Duncan Lake. It doesn't seem possible this weekend is Decoration Day. Where has the time gone? Public invited to Caledonia church’s 25th anniversary Caledonia Christian Reformed Church will celebrate its 25th anniversary on June 12. 13 and 14 with a fellowship, social and a banquet. On Friday night a talent show and ice cream social will BILLIE'S BEAUTY SALON “On tha Late" 555 S Shore Drive Green Lake Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RUSSELL. OWNER » YEARSJH THESkHELOCATIQH be held outside on the lower level of the parking lot. An adult banquet will be held Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. at Caledonia High School gym. The theme for the banquet will be. “Do You Remember When. . .?” On Sunday. June 14. former ministers will take pan in the 9:30 a m. and 7 p.m. services. A time of coffee and fellowship will follow the morning service. All friends and former members of Caledonia Chris­ tian Reformed Church are in­ vited to attend the anniversary celebration. For further information, contact the church office at 891-1512 weekdays. The5un Netos rftea B i and i Bite t Two Thomapple Kellogg High School senior girls were presented w ith scholarships from the Middleville Women's Reading Club dur­ ing a mother-daughter ban­ quet last Tuesdav at the high school Cathy Williamson presented a $300 scholarship to Rachel Smelker who plans to attend Western Michigan University, and a $100 scholarship to Meagon Knox who plans to attend Nor­ thwestern University this fall. Club president Alice Wieringa gave a brief history of the club and introduced the 23 senior girls and their mothers. The guest who were later treated to coffee, punch and cookies and a style show presented by the J.C Penney store in Hastings. The show's floral decora­ tions were furnished by Thor­ napple Floral and Gift of Mid­ dleville. Evelyn Geukes on piano provided the musical entertainment. Williamson read a letter from Sandra (Timm) Hart­ stack of Central City. Iowa Recipients of the Middleville Women's Reoding Club scholarships are Rachel Smelker (right) and Meagon Knox. stating how she appreciated a scholarship she once received from the club. In the letter P.O. Box 130/ Phone 795-3345 MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 memory of her friend Ixone Dean, once an active member of the club for many years. Charlton Park announces ’87 schedule This year's festivities at historic Charlton Park will kick off over Memorial Day weekend with folk songs and dancers, old-fashioned games and the Blue Ribbon Benefit Auction among other things. Following is the 1987 sum­ mer schedule at the park, which is located on Charlton Park Road, just north of M-79. June 13-14 - "The Great Bank Robbery” will be staged by a reenactment group called ‘‘Project Dakota”. The group re-enacts the westward move­ ment of the 1880s. Each year they plan a trip west. This year they will rob our bank; and then, as desperadoes, they will make the trip west entire­ ly on horseback. Regular village admission. June 21 - Father's Day Car Show and Swap Meet. Hun­ dreds of restored classic automobiles will be on display as Charlton Park and the Southern Michigan Street Rod Association bring the 6th An­ nual Father’s Day Car Show. More than 200 restored and altered street rods, customs, antiques, classics, special in­ terest and street machines will line the village green among the 15 historic buildings. A swap meet and flea market will also be held. Cash prizes. Admission: $3 Adults (16 and over); Children free. Showtime 9 a m. to 4 p.m. June 28 - Thomapple Music Festival. The sounds of the 13th Annual Thomapple Music Festival will fill the air at Histone Chariton Park on Sunday . June 28 This out­ door festival is held in the midst of a tum-of-thc-century village, and uses wagons for a stage. Bring the family, a blanket, lawn chairs, and a favorite beverage and spend the day. Bands include Peter "Madcat” Ruth, the Williams Family. Footloose. Sweet Corn. Iowa Rose. Show begins at noon. Admission: Adults $5 (16 and over), Children 5-15, 50 cents. This activity is supported by the Michigan Council For the Arts' Touring Arts Agency. July 4 - Old Fashioned 4th of July of July & Civil War Encampment. The Old Fashioned 4th of July will have its usual games on the village green. Contests and games for all ages along with pie judging contest. Admis­ sion free to Barry County residents. Non-residents $3 for adults (16 and over), children free. Activities begin at noon. July 11-12 - Antique Gas & Steam Engine Show See the actual engines that put America on wheels go into ac­ tion once again with a hiss, pop, and roar as Charlton Park holds its 16th Annual Antique Gas & Steam Engine Show. There will be a parade of tractors each day; com­ petitive events will also be held. A flea market will be held in conjunction with the show. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is adults (16 and over) $3 children, (5-15) 50 cents. August 16 - Antique Show. Hundreds of restored classic automobiles will be on display at Charlton Park for its 18th rti i mmm Mr uara m imo Hartstack said that she was making a $100 donation to the club to return the gesture in Write us a letter! The Sun and News welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means for readers to r/M Sun and Naws was toundod in 19T0 and is pututghod express an opinion or point of view on subjects waakly on Thursdays of current general interest. The following Socond class postage is paid at Middleville Michigan guidelines have been established to help you. • 49333. Member ot Michigan Press Association Make your letter brief and to the point • Letter SUBSCRIPTION RATES must include the signature, address and tele­ Local. Per Year M 00 Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Counties $10 00 phone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • AU letters should be POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Sun A News. P.O. Box B, Hastings. Ml 490S8 written in good taste. Letters which are libel­ ous or defamatory should not be submitted. Published by... We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any The Hastings Banner, Inc. \___________________ Z________ ______________ / changes such as spelling and punctuation. Annual Antique Auto Show, co-sponsored by the Battle Creek Chapter of the VMCCA More than 200 ven dors will set up shop pro­ viding continuous opportunity to find, buy and swap old car parts and accessories. Show hours are 9 a m. to 4 p.m. Ad mission for aduhs (16 and over) is $3. children are free August 23 - Antique Fire Fighting Show and Muster. Fire engine enthusiasts from around the state will gather at the 6th Annual Antique Fire Fighting Show. Visitors to the event will view old-time fire engines and equipment, along with organized competitions between fire departments featuring events of fun and skill. Flea market. Admission for adults (16 and over) is $3, children are free. Show hours, 10 a m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 12-13 - Folk Live Festival & Quilt Show. Back by popular demand is the Folk Life Festival. Come see the arts and crafts of long ago, in- eluding many hands on ac­ tivities. Try an ear of steamed corn or fresh squeezed apple cider. A few of the demonstrations, to name only a few. will include quilting, weaving, grist milling, spinn ing. blacksmithing Quilts will be on display throughout the village as dulcimer music fills the air Admission for adults (16 and over) is $3, children 5-15 pay 50cents. Juried craft show Dec., 5-6 and 12-13 - "Of Christmas Past”. Celebration Christmas at Charlton Park this year and begin a new family tradition. Help decorate trees, hand dip bayberry candles, make bread dough ornaments, string pop­ corn and cranberries, enjoy fresh cookies and mulled cider, hear carolers in the streets, music in the village church, and much more. Ad­ mission for adults is $2, children admitted free from noon to 5 p.m. each day. Michigan folk songs, dances highlight Park’s weekend event The Monroe Elementary Choir will perform Michigan folk songs and dances at I p.m. Saturday, May 23 on the Village Green of Historic Charlton Park Following the concert there will be old fashioned games on the green from 2-4 p.m Another highlight of the parks grand opening this year is the Blue Ribbon Benefit Auction The highly sought after histone dinner will once again be the premier item on the auction block. The homemade dinner is cooked on a wood stove serving 6-12 people by candlelight tn the Bristol Inn on the evening of choice Other auction items include a hunting bow, oil paintings, a quilt, gift certificates for din­ ners, get-away weekends and VCR rentals The auction begins at 10 a m. on Saturday with no admission charge Saturday, May 23 The historic buildings will open following the auction. On Sunday, gospel music performers will entertain visitors in the village church from 1-5 p.m. Try a pie­ eating contest, egg toss or water balloon toss during the old fashioned games on the green for young and old from 1-3 pm. both Sunday and Monday The Memorial Weekend at the park runs from 10 a m to 5 p m May 23-25 The 16 historical buildings will be open and there is an admission fee. The park’s beach, boating and picnicking facilities on Thomapple Lake offer the perfect vetting for your family's Memorial Weekend celebration, said a park spokesperson Charlton Park is a not for profit educational institution located just off M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / May 21, 1987 / Page 3 TK School announces Top Ten students senior year. Deb spends her after-school hours working at the Mid dlev ille and summers assisting with tennis clinics. She is also a member of her church’s youth group George and Edna London. Kim Batson Henry Dugan. Principal of Thornapplc Kellogg High School. says he is proud to an nounce the top IO students of the Class of 1987. Dugan says he is extremely pleased with the high academic standards set by these young women and men and their total involve­ ment in all phases of school life, academic and extra­ curricular. The following is an assess­ ment on each of the top 10 students as offered by school officials. Jeanine Slander, daughter of James and Gwen Slander. 526 Sherman Street. Mid­ dleville. receives top honors in T.K.’s Top 10 with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Jeanine has majors in science, math, English, and social studies, and a minor in Spanish She has been a member of the National Honor Society and the forensics team for three years. Future Problem Solvers benefited from her ex­ pertise for two years as did the computer team for one year. Jeanine*s talent doesn’t stop with academics She has Irena Yonkers Ingrid Konow played varsity tennis for four class representative on the Student Council during her years, advancing to the state senior year and was a class level two of those years. She also served as a co-captain of representative on the Council the team Classical piano as a freshman and sophomore. Belonging to the Future Pro studies have played an impor­ blem Solvers as a junior and tant part in her away-fromsenior and participating in the school time for eight vears all-school musical in the Fall of 1987 will find tenth, eleventh and twelfth Jeanine at the University of Michigan where she will at­ grades rounded out Meagon’s high school career. tend the College of Literature. Active was the word for Science and the Arts. Meagon after school as well. John and Patricia Knox. She worked for a clothing 2750 Eckert Road. Freeport, are the proud parents of store in Woodland Mall and Meagon Knox. Meagon earn­ served on it’s fashion panel, as well as working for a ed a commendable 3.975 modeling agency. In addition, grade point average achieving she took voice intruction. major in English, math, Meagon’s future plans in­ music, and scienc e She also clude working toward a major has a minor in Spanish. in communications at Nor­ Serving T.K on its thwestern University. She has cheerleading squad and in its her eye on a career in the band helped keep Meagon broadcasting field. busy all of her high school Kurils Henry, with a fine years. She also played softball 3.951 grade point average as a freshman and sophomore. ranks third on T.K.’s top 10. Forensics and National Honor He is the son of William and Society were activities in her Janet Henry. 4500 Solomon tenth, eleventh and twelfth Road. Hastings. With a minor grade years. in social studies. Kurt has Meagon served as treasurer strong majors in math. on the Student Council during English, science, music and her senior year and was a business Kurt ably served as the vice president of the Student Coun­ cil during his senior year as well as serving as the presi­ dent of the National Honor Society Kurt is a three-year member of the organization serving as its vice president in his junior year. Future Pro­ blem Solvers benefited from his talents also In addition. Kurt was active athletically, having represented T.K. for four years on the basketball team, three years on the baseball team, two years on the golf team, and a year on the track team Extra-cumcular activities for Kurt have centered around his church He has been a member of its youth group for four years and a member of the youth choir Love Light’ for three years Kun has also worked two years during a retreat teaching Bible school m Kentucky Kurt will attend Calvin Col­ lege where he wdl work 11474 Chief Noonday Road. Middleville, arc parents of Diana London. Diana has majors in math. English, science, ami music, and has achieved a fine 3.846 Continued, page 11 Pamela Bode toward a degree in accounting or secondary education Gary and Lois VanDuinc are the proud parents of Denise VanDuine who has an excellent 3.900 grade point average to qualify her for T.K.’s top 10. She has majors in math, English, business and science, and minors in social studies and music. Denise has been a member of the jazz band and student council and is a three year member of the National Honor Society. She has been an enthusiastic member of the basketball team for future years, serving as the captain in her senior year. Spring time each year found Denise on the track as she ably represented T.K. on that team. She also served as the track team cap­ tain in he senior year. Beyond school hours, six years of 4-H taught Denise a variety of skills. In addition she is a member of her church’s youth group. Sum­ mers have been busy with jobs in food service and helping with Bible school. Denise is interested in physical therapy and plans to attend Grand Valley State College to pursue that interest. Debra Ploeg. daughter of Ivan and Gladys Ploeg. 7255 Bouman Drive. Middleville, is the next member of T.K.’s top 10. With an excellent 3.861 grade point average. Deb has majors in math, English, and business and minors in social studies and Spanish. Deb is a three-year National Honor Society member and a member of the Holy Girls, T.K.’s secretarial service organization Deb shines athletically as well as academically having played tennis and softball all four years of her high school career. In softball. Deb was all­ conference in her junior year and served as a in-captain in her senior year She won all­ conference honors all four years m tennis capping her tennis career with all-sta»“ honors her senior year Sne also served as tn-captain her Home improvements increase the value of your property and make your home more comfortable for the entire family. Whether you are planning small repairs or major improvements, we can help you handle the cost of the im­ provements — labor and materials. Improving your home is a smart financial move that will more than pay for itself in future years. Let us help. STATE BANK Of CALEDONIA with offices in Caledonia and Dutton �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 21. 1967 Writer says ambulance service doing well Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL Another beautiful weekend and a busy week ahead Loretta Clark George Crapsy. Clarke Springer and I went with the Senior Group on a Mystery Ride. May 15. We had a lovely bus ride to I jane Grove. Ill This is a charming little village All new added buildings at the crossroads must be patterened after the early 184M) There were about 45 different places to visit. Wc had lunch at the Village House Restaurant and dinner at Holiday Inn in Lom­ bard. Ill It was a nice surprise trip for 32 Senior Citizens Clarke and 1 took a trip to Kalamazoo Thursday to see Dr Patil, his surgeon be told him "all is well and I will sec you next May. Isn't that a good report .’ Mildred Maclver entertain­ ed the Social Club Thursday May 14 with a potluck supper for 13 guests Mas 15. June Tungate at­ tended the Mother Daughter Banquet in Grand Haven at Hope Reformed Church with her daughter Mary Beth Witte Esther Kelley and June Tungate had coffee Sunday after church at Middleville Clarke and I attended a Spr­ inger Reunion .Sunday at Bob King Park. Hastings Folks from Florida and New York City were the honored guests. Sixty-two attended Clarke and I called on Bea To the editor: As a retired member of the Thomapple Township Fire Department with 27 years of service (Il of those years spent w,th the amublance ser­ vice) I am pleased to see the department is following rules and regulations in regards to recruiting personnel by inter­ viewing canidates (including their wives when possible) reviewing and evaluating the results, reporting to the entire fire department with their recommendations, and final- and Harold Cutler Sunday afternoon. Bea looks good bui she is still not up to par. They hope to help her through med Kat ion Good luck Bea. Bemadine Reascr went with Mary Williams to the Grand Rapids Airport to take Marj's guest who was returning to Arizona. ly. a vote by the department as to approving or rejecting a candidate After reading last week's Middleville Sun (front page) my personal opinion is the committee, and the depart­ ment are doing an excellent job. Congratulations, commit­ tee. Keep up the good work. Ray Tolan Neighborhood chairperson recognized The Michigan Trails Girl Scout Council serving Kent County recognized Jenneane Pelon and Heidi VanAman as dedicated chairperson who have completed their second year of service to the council. The two were awarded acrifk memo holders. OBITUARIES Arthur A. Bird___ LAINGSBURG - Mr. Arthur A. Bird, 54, of Laings­ burg, formerly of Freeport died Sunday, May 17,1987 of acci­ dental injuries at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. Mr. Bird was bom on Feb. 2, 1933 at Hastings, the son of Melvin and Fannie Bell (Abbott) Bird. He married Rita I. Bacon on Aug. 21,1971. He was employed at R.N. Fink Mfg. Co. in Williamston. Surviving are his wife, Rita; three sons, James Bird and John Bind, both of Williamston and Arthur L. Bird II of Laingsburg; two daughters, Diane Bird of East Lansing, and Mrs. Mike (Kathy) Simmon of Lansing; one step daughter. Barbara Southwell of Clarkston; three step sons, Barry Southwell -of Lansing. Bernard and Brian Southwell, both of Perry; his father, Melvin Bird of Pierson; five brothers, Harold and Raymond, both of Webbervil­ le. Norman of Middleville, Calvin of Plainwell and David of Pierson; two sisters, Mrs Orville (Eleanor) Collins of Kalamazoo and Mrs. Don (Helena) Molby of Portage; seven grandchildren. Funeral services were 1:30p.m. Tues., May 19 at Beeler Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Staser officiating. Burial was at Freeport Cemetery. Wilbur R. Purdum___________________ LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. A 84th St.‘Caledonia, MI Sunday Morning Worship.................................... 8 30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.................................. 11:00 a.m. CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service . .11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning Worship 11:00 a m Sunday School 9:45 a m Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm. All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Rev. Cary Wiley Rev. Robert Gerke MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship 9 45 a m 1100am 9:30 a.m. Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor Rev. Gil Boersma 765-5316 795-3798 FIRST BAPTIST Rev. Donald Heydens Phone 891-92 59 Saturday Evening Mass.......................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ............... 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass..................................... 7:00 p.m. Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody... and lesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Evening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study Rev William Dobson, Pastor 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 6 00 p m 7 00 p m CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School.................. -... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship....... ......... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8669 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Wilbur R. Purdum. 81, of Middleville died Sunday, May 17, 1987 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Purdum was born on June 7, 1905 at Chillicothe, Ohio, the son of Charles and Sarah (Mitchel) Purdum. He married Beryl Funk on Feb. 24, 1926. He was employed as a mechanic at Verlinde Chev­ rolet and Buick and at Lesco Co. in Middleville. Surviving are his wife, Beryl; six sons, Samuel of Hastings, Wilbur erf Moline, Fred of Middleville, Marline (Red) of Lowell, Charles of Hastings, and Harvey of Hast­ Missionary to speak, Monday, at Peace Reformed Church The Rev. Harvey Staal a veteran missionary to the Middle East, will speak at the Peace Reformed Church in Middleville, May 24 at 6 p.m. Until his recent retirement he and his wife has served in the Arabian Gulf for over 35 years as missionaries of the Reformed Church in America. During that time they lived and worked in several locations including Bahrain, Iraq. Kuwait, Oman and Lebanon. Their respon­ sibilities included preaching, teaching, evangelism and literature work. The Rev. Staal, who has a doctorate in Arabic, was ex­ tensively involved in transla­ tion work for Arabic speaking peoples Get results with Sun & News CLASSIFIEDS MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning VSorship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 1000 a m 1115 am 6 00pm Phone 795-3345 If you would like your church's Directory information listed call 795-3345 for more information. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valles- Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11<*C* a.m. Church School 9^5 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev. Wayne Kiel, Pastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located m Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship i interpreted for hearing impaired)............. 9:45 a m Sunday School................................................. 11:10 a.m. Sunday' Evening Service............................... 7:00 p.m. Pioneer Club(K thru 6grade)............ Wed., 6:30p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship. . . Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 ings; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Bonnie) Heizler of Phillips, Wise, and Mrs. Allen (Phyllis) Peters of Lansing; 33 grandchildren; 39 great grand­ children; one niece Esther Campbell of San Diego, CA., and his mother-in-law, Blanche Funk of Ladysmith, Wise. Funeral services were held 1p.m. Wed., May 20 at Beeler Fiineral Home, Middleville with Rev. Carl Staser officiat­ ing. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital. In June of 1979 he became a "scholar in residence” at the Near East School of Theology in Beirut, Lebanon. Conflict in Lebanon made it necessary for the Staals to prolong a furlough in the States, but tn October of 1982 they returned to Lebanon where Harvey served as the pastor of the Community Church of Beirut Working through the Mid­ dle East Council of Churches, the Staals also offered their services assisting in the work of reconstruction in that war­ tom country. The public is invited to at tend the May 24 evening service. ...........................X tj...... : Meet (your-r-r Man) at Friday's at 7 TrrrnTrmm^TrTTriTr it i •iTjTTrrrr F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... 795-9277 — MIDDLEVILLE Insurance and Medicaid Accepted ; ; • : �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 21, 1987 / Page 5 Adult Prom Night a success Dick Boermon (left) ond Ann ond Dan Bartlett stand in front of a wall of musical memorabilia. The Thomapple Kellogg Band Support Network say they are happy to report that the May 2 Adult Prom was a huge success Chairperson Marty Wustman said that the 118 people who tc*c»k part in the event were chaperoned by 10 band students who supervised the prom picture taking punch bowl and appitizer table The prom raised $920 to help fund the high school hand's 1988 trip to Florida where they will perform at Disney World. Wustman praised the efforts of the decoration crew of Joy and Dave De Haan, jane Roon. Corinne Wustman and the band students Judy Slaon. for collecting the door prizes, ami Elain Northrop for coor­ dinating the punch ami ap­ pitizer table Wustman said area donated door prizes and items for the appitizer table and decorations. Posing for Adult Prom Night picture taking are (back row from left) Dove DeHaan, Marty Wustman, Joy DeHaan, (middle row from left) Cindy Boezwinkle, Corinne Wustman. Jone and Kit Roon, ond (front row) Duane ond Pot Thatcher. Steve Evans takes a short time out from dancing. School Menus Morgene and Steve Bloshkiw enjoy stepping to the music. Kurt Taylor Award winners announced by T-K School The 1986-87 Kurt Taylor Auard dinners are Korey Hoffman ami Kent Taylor. This prestigious award was established in memory of a fine young student - athlete. Kun Taylor, to represent the ideals of sportsmanship, scholarship and positive personality The award umners are nominated by their basketball coaches and elected by the faculty at the junior high for their outstanding basketball careers. A $25 scholarship is award­ ed to the winners to be used toward the summer basketball camp of their choice Caledonia High School and Jr. High Menu Thursday, May 21 Sandwich choice, soup & beef stew, cottage cheese, goober, milk, juice. Friday, May 22 Hamburger on bun. tater tots, dill chips, dessert, milk, juice. Monday, May 25 Memorial Day, no school. Tuesday, May 26 Pizza, chips, com. dessert, milk, juice. Wednesday, May 27 Mashed potatoes, beef gravy, mixed veg., jello, milk, juice. Thursday, May 28 Pizza, french fries, green beans, dessert, milk, juice. Friday, May 29 Cooks choice. Thomapple Kellogg High School & Middle School Monday, May 25 No School. Tuesday. May 26 Pita pocket wham or tuna salad, buttered peas, fruit cocktail. milk SENIOR-DENT REDUCED-FEE DENTAL CARE Wednesday , May 27 Gumba pizza, mixed veg., or baked beans, pineapple, milk. Thursday, May 28 Chicken, whipped potato, w/butter. carrots, pears, sand., milk. Friday , May 29 Hamburger deluxe, golden com, peaches, milk. Thornapple Kellogg W est & McFall Elem. Lunch Menu Monday, May 25 No School. Tuesday , May 26 Hamburger or cheeseburger, condiments, buttered com, fruit. Wednesday, May 27 West, Pizza, fruit, mixed veg McFall, BBQ beef, french fries, buttered com, fruit or ice cream, milk. Thursday, May 28 McFall. Pizza, mixed veg West. BBQ Beef, french fries, buttered com, fruit or ice cream. Friday. May 29 Tuna pita pocket or ham­ burger. green beans, fruit, milk Hot dog available every day. milk served at every meal. Complete Denial Care for Senior Citizens by Licensed Michigan Dentists BETTY’S For Eligibility Requirements Call Phone 795-9062 A Iso Evenings By Appointment tout™ 1-800-292-4708 a senice of the Michigan Dental Association Gun Lake Family Medicine ¥ and After Hours Clinic I Phone 792-6243 ‘I Hours: Mon. Sat. 9 a m. to 8 p.m ; Sun. 10-5 Appointments Taken - X-Rays Lab | John Lemke D.O., Family Practice Gary L. Doublestein, D.O., I After Hours Clinic Coordinator 1 Audrey Alflen, Office Manager nrrtm I il I A mrv-n— Professional or Retail Ijfp Space for Lease 792-9133J ________________xuuaJ i rwn~ HU y T T~' nt TT" F F] Dr. Michael G. David Announces office hours for the PRACTICE of PODIATRY Medical & surgical treatment of the foot Located within the Gun Lake Family Medicine Bldg. 12850 Chief Noonday Rd . Wayland at Gun Lake Call 792-6243 for Appointment J. SERINI, D.O. and A. COATES, D.O. Now accepting patients for GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE Beauty Salon 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1Vz Mile E of Whitneyille 12850 Chief Noonday Rd., Wayland, Ml Stomach, intestine b liver disease i Located at 12850 Chief Noonday Rd Fridays (only by appt.) • Ph. 1 800-331 7354 Insurance only (no charge to patients) a-WLl. | jl n I ’ , , u [I H j jpt �Page 6 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 21. 1967 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST Last week went from bad to worse at our house My oldest got up Monday morning with strep throat She will be get­ ting her tonsils out in June Tuesday morning the Top O' Morning Circle from Caledonia United Methodist Church met at the home of Virginia Rodgers Twelve of our “snow birds” are now home. The Caledonia*! Eastern Stars met Tuesday. Members should plan to attend the June 9 meeting A crowd of people gathered at the corners of Emmons and Maple Street Wednesday to view a swarm of honey bees who chose that spot to rest in a tree at the comer lor the night (Xi their search for a new hive. They were fascinating to watch, but I know of at least one mother that was relieved when they decided to move on the next day Mr. Charles Demoting has returned to his Alto home after spending a week in the hospital He's doing much better now. I had a surprise visitor Fri­ day afternoon. When I answered the front dixirbell there stood Sue McKenzie. To most of you the name does n<x mean anything but last year at this time she was director of our church’s choir and has the most beautiful voice. At any rate I enjoyed her short visit. Larry. Sally, and Keith Boarts from Coopersville were in the neighborhood Fri­ day and stopped and said Hi. Sally and I used to work together before Keith and my two girls were around. Keith’s 14-years-old now Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Art Soest, from Wyoming, called on the Richard Soest family. They even sat down and visited for a while We finally made it as a family to George’s cottage at Woodbeck Lake. Greenville. The girls spent most of the time playing in the paddle boat while us adults just sat and visited We got to sample George’s excellent cooking. Deb say's if George will cook after her tonsils out and her throat is sore, she'll still eat. Guess it’s time for me to go hack to making bread again. There will be a Street Sale on Wednesday and Thursday. May 27 and 28. at the comer of 92nd and Hanna Lake from 9 a m until? Joyce Ranes. Rae Ellen Niles and little Sara visited with Edythe Aldrich last week making it a four-generation gathering. Joyce said they took some pictures while they were there Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs Hugh Kegerreis traveled to Fennville for the 50th wed­ ding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Forest Graham. They saw and met people they haven't seen in quite a while. If you have been by the Caledonia Elementary School lately you might have noticed that the construction is begin­ ning. How do you get any work done Mrs. Porter? Five Caledonia Junior High School students have been named the top eighth grade mathematicians in Kent Coun­ ty. They are Steve Douglas. Brett Maynard. Todd Vander woude. Jeff McCaul. and Pam Johnson. Jan Polavin, Caledonia Junior High eighth grade math teacher said the team’s top regional ranking is the best Caledonia’s finished ever. On Monday. May II, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Hawkins of Emmons Street noticed that their large American Flag had been stolen during the night. The flag has sentimental value to those folks. It had been given to tliem by a U.S. con­ gressman. The flag had been flown in Washington D.C. If anyone knows who might have taken this flag, please ask them to return it. Larry and Marcia Gehl spent eight days at Drummond WOOD N’ STUFF Antiques and Crafts 152 Division St., Freeport we will be closed Saturday, May 23 for Memorial Day. Have a Safe One! SUMMER BUS1MCSS HOWtS Wed Tf»uc» Set 10-5 p m Fndays 10-8 30 p m POSITION OPENINGS Pennock Hospital 1009 W. Green St., Hastings. Ml 49058 RNs, LPNs, Nurse Aides, Clerical, needed for flex-time resource pool. Four hour, six hour, and eight hour shifts available. Can become cross­ trained to help in specialty areas. Two weekend shifts per 6 months. You choose schedule that fits yours. Contact Jerry Keyes, RN Director Nursing Services • 945-3451 E.O.E. Island They caught quite a few fish. Leon and Lon Col­ burn and Bob Gehl and Scott Schiefla also went to Drum­ mond Island for a few days. Lon caught a good sized fish at Hardy Dam Mr David Fmkbemer and friends caught quite a few fish at Senes the weekend of the 11th Marian and Dorothy Finkbeiner and Dixie Jo VanderPoll went out to dinner last Sunday. as David was gone up north fishing Our condolances to the family of Mrs Emma Wiersma. 93. of Bryon Center, window of Fred, who passed away Sunday May 10. Jack and Bernie W iersma of Caledonia are among her children. Ladies from the Holy Fami­ ly Catholic Church who at­ tended last weekends retreat at St. Lazarre’s Retreat Home, are Geme Seger. Thelma Gehl. Angela Young and friend Arlene DeLange, Deanna Mervau and Rita Padgett Michele (Shelly) Langkamp is pleased to announce she has been the recipient of a $500 nursing scholarship from the American Legion Auxilary. Congratulations. Mrs. Mark (Michele) Langkamp underwent gullbladder surgery at Bkxigctt Hospital last week Tuesday Best wishes. Member of Caledonia American Legion elected 1987 officers as follows: Commander. Doug Mills, Vice Commander. John Rodgers; Adjutant. Dan Er­ skine; Finance Officer. Glenn Klaver and Chaplin. Gilbert Rich “Citizens Against Crime’’ is worth one hour of your time. It tells of measures to take in your home, in your car and on the street and alternatives to use if attacked. The pro­ gram will be presented to all adults and teenagers at the Caledonia American Legion Hall June 3. Anyone wishing to attend the $5.50 steak fry at the American Legion Hall June 3 at 6-7:30 p.m. may call Thelma Gehl at 891-8557 for reservations (6-7:30 p.m. Wed.. June 3) at Caledonia’s American Legion Hall. Don’t forget to support’and attend the garage sale for A.L.S. Lou Gehrig Disease Benefit (June 3 and 4) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 601 Emmons St. The Homemakers will meet at Claire Ferris’s home tonight. The Homemakers Club is sponsoring a Meijer’s com­ munity party on Friday June 26 at noon. Any club member has tickets for sale (if you don't know who :he members are. call me The proceeds help send our youth to sum­ mer camps. Last Sunday, was the last Sunday School class at Caledonia United Methodist Church. Those who received perfect attendance awards for this quarter are Joey Lillie, Robbie Lillie. Berne Lille and Deb Soest. Vacation Bible School is planned for the w eek of June 22. If you've seen Eva Engle lady you might notice she’s supporting a nice shiner You have to watch your step Eva. Thankfully nothing was broken in the tumble she took last week and she’s back as busy as always. Judy Good is recovering nicely from a recent surgery Thanks Bob Lillie for taking this week off work We really needed the nun. Area pre-schoolers tour D&W Here the preschoolers inspect a mixer and an oven at the deli Students visit the loading bay where goods are transferred from semis to the store's shelves. by Jean Soest Caledonia pre-school students toured D&W Food Center on Tuesday afternoon. May 12. Students saw how the deli departments oven works and how it’s big mixer works, they also got to see how cold the refrigerator got. Then they went into the spot where all the boxes of groceries are brought in. There students learned about the crew that works all night putting the groceries on the shelves and how they use the hi-low to unload the semi trucks. Students also got to see the box crusher work. The boxes are flattened, then taken to a place where they are recycled into more boxes. From there, preschoolers went to the produce depart­ ment, where the kids got to feel what a coconut feels like. From there, they went into the spot where the produce is brought into the store. There they got to see how easy it is to cut up a pineapple Next, they toured the meat department, where they got to watch sausage being made. Then the students went through the meat locker, where it was very cold, and came out into area behind the meat cases. Then they went around the comer and through the doors into the non-grocery storage area. What are non-groceries? Toothpaste, mouthwash, shampoo and things like that. From there, they checked out where the pop is kept, both the empties and the full ones. Back in that department we found a freezer where they keep the ice cream. They also got to go into the milk cooler and peek through the gallons of milk at the peo­ ple on the other side. The tour was almost at an end when they stopped at the cashier's and found out how the cash register works and how the belt works that brings pur chases up to the cashier. When the tour was over, students gathered around Nan cy, the guide, and said Thank You and good-bye. As the students were lining up to leave, each child was given a bag with surprises inside The students soy thank you and goodbye to the tour guide before loading the bus back to school �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / May 21, 1987 / Page 7 Bowens Mills opens Saturday Historic Bowens Mills will open for its ninth season this Saturday. May 23. The main museum floor will be open for tours every Saturday from 10 am. to 6 p m until Oct The monthly “Old Fashioned Day" festivals will be held June 20. July 18. Aug 15. Sept 19 and Oct 17. The old mill, built in 1864. in its early days was a hub of activity Now. as “The Past Lives Again'*, folks are fin­ ding it a place to visit and relive old times or learn about the days of long ago Historic Bowens Mills is a State Historic Site and is a working history museum dedicated to preserving a piece of Barry County's history and the craftsmanship and cunning ingenuity of a bygone era for this and future generations to enjoy. The mam museum fl<x>r is loaded with all sorts of antique machinery and equipment along with an interesting col­ lection of Indian relics, (including a dugout canoe and arrowheads found in close by) There is also Civil War memorabilia and many domestic articles relating to the 19th Century. “Although the huge old tur­ bine and French Burr Stones laid silent for 40 years, they have now been restored and are once again grinding corn meal every Saturday just as they did in the old days while visitors watch." said owners Neal and Marion Cook. The corn meal will be offered for sale. The “Mill Store" offers a variety of unusual items-many “old tunc” things that can't be bought just anywhere. For the kids, rummaging through the old Drug Store drawers, there's a chance to find lots of goodies they, too, can afford. “Old Fashioned Day” is a big day around the mill. It will again be held on the third Saturday of each month. Each Old Fashioned Day has a similar format of arts and crafts and a flea market (dealers are being sought) along with many pioneer demonstrations including spinning, weaving and quilting, just to name a few. Each month there are lots of extras, including Civil War camps, gasoline and steam engines and covered wagon caravans. Some areas of the mill- the black smith shop, water-powered machine shop, the living area, the art gallery (top floor) and others are open just on certain Old Fashioned Days, too. “New (old) things are hap­ pening alt the time." the Cooks said “Folks should call the mill for an update on details.” Civic clubs church groups and other organiza­ tions interested in raising money are urged to contact the mill There is no charge to set up a booth on an Old Fashioned Day to sell baked goods or other items Some of the special events planned for Old Fashioned Days are June 20. the usual activities plus tours of “The Bowen House", a Victorian (ca. 1860s) house, the only home the Bowens family buiii and a Quilt Show, and the dedication of the mill’s new (old) Coopers Shop July 18 will have the usual activities. — BINCO — Caledonia American Legion 9548. M-37 Thursday, 6:30 p m. plus the opening of “The Plank House", a primative area dwelling (ca.1830s) which was brought to the mill grounds and restored A first annual “Saw Players" contest will also be held All saw players are invited. Aug. 15 Old Fashioned Day will enclude a guided tour of the mill living quarters on the third level There is a huge. old. waterpowered cider press in the old mill so at the Sept 19 Old Fashioned Day the first cider making of the season will begin, along with tour of the mill's top (fourth) level There will be an Arts and Crafts show but no flea market at the fall festivals Oct. is going to be a big month at the mill Every Saturday in Oct. will be filled with activities. The making of cider, apple butter over the open fire. Civil War reenact­ ments hay rides, covered wagon caravans, a Woodland Indian camp, and harvest time arts and crafts are planned for various Saturdays. Folks are urged to call the mill for final details on the events The sounds of folk or coun­ try music can always be heard as guests stroll from booth to booth in the Market Square, or watch the costumed craft smen demonstrate and sell their wares on all Old Fashioned Days One can also relax under the big walnut trees and enjoy the good food available on these days. Restoration projects are constantly going on at the mill. Work will continue this summer on replacing the old exterior water wheel on the back of the mill, which was used in the 1830s to power the up and down saw mill' A huge Fitz wheel has been pur­ chased (it once operated the Ashton Grist Mill in Kalamazoo). It is dismantled and at the mill now. The footings are in and as the summer progresses, work on the wheel will also pro­ gress. The wheel size will be nearly 20 feet in diameter and approximately six-feet across. 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Ml / May 21. 1987 Trojan net team finishes dual season with 10-3 mark The Trojan tennis team finished the dual season last week with a record of 10-3. "We are very pleased to have this kind of record which in­ cludes wins over Hamilton. South Christian. Lowell and Hastings, said coach Larry Seger Ixist week the Trojans started off with a tough 4-3 loss to Comstock Park The team had lost in a tournament to Comstock Park by a 5-2 score. There is a three way tie go­ ing into the conference match this week Hamilton and Comstock Park will be favored to finish in front of the Trojans because each will have five seeded points while Middleville will have four. ‘ We arc a long way from giv ing up. but we do need to pull an upset or two along the way to claim our eighth conference championship." said Seger. Middleville 3, Comstock Park 4. 1st singles. Dan De Morrow lost 4-6. 1-6. 2nd singles. Jeff Kuehn lost 3-6. 7-6. I -6. 3rd singles. Dave tiles lost 3-6. 4 6. 4th singles. Steve Eg lesion lost 5-6. 6-7. 1st doubles. Donker & Mathiescn won 6-4. 6-1. 2nd doubles. Strater &. Miner won 6-0. 6-2. 3rd doubles. Dean & Keller won 6-2. 4-6. 6-3. Dan DeMorrow led the Trojan tennis team to a very respectable finish in last week’s regional tournament held at Allegan High School. The Trojans finished 6th of 13 teams and Zeeland. The Tro­ jans finished ahead of Plainwell. Hastings. Otsego. Wyoming Park. Wyoming Rogers. Unity Christian and Caledonia. Dan won his first match against Caledonia by score of 6-1. 6-1. In the second round Dan recorded the biggest Holland Christian. Dan played some great tennis in defeating his opponent 7-6. 4-6. 6-4 The win allowed Dan to move on to the semi­ finals where he finally lost to the number two seed from state ranked Allegan. Steve Egleston played well at times, and eventually put together enough points to w in his first round match against Caledonia in three sets. He played very well, but lost his second round match to Hud sonville who was seeded in the tournament The doubles teams also did very well. The first doubles team of Doug Mathiescn and Pete Donker had the biggest doubles upset of the day when they defeated a seeded team from Gull Lake by a score of 1-6. 6-3. 6-2. They then defeated Caledonia in the se­ cond round 6-1. 6-1 to ad­ vance to the semi-finals where they lost to Allegan who was the top seed in the tournament The second doubles team. Dirk Strater and Steve Miner were seeded 4th in the tourna­ ment Dirk and Steve had a first round bye. then defeated Hastings in the second round in straight sets. In the semi­ final round, we lost to Holland Christian who was seeded first in the tournament The third doubles team of Scott Parker and Dan Keller won their first match over Wyoming Park. 6-2. 6-3 In the second round we lost to Gull Lake (seeded second). We were ahead in the match 5-4 when Dan sustained an arm injury and we were later forced to forfeit the match due to injury Free fishing being offered The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues its celebration of Michigan's Sesquicentcnmal with a number of activities which will take place prior to and during Michigan Natural Resources Week. June 7-14. Fishing events are being scheduled statewide in con­ junction with Michigan’s Free Fishing Weekend. June 6 and 7. when residents and non­ residents alike will be able to fish without a license. To further promote Michigan's Free Fishing Weekend, the DNR and MUCC are offering the first in a series of annual Free Fishing Weekend collectors posters. This full color poster featur­ ing a popular Michigan sport fish, the sunfish, may be pur­ chased for $2 through the DNR's Information Services Center (phone 517-373-1220). All proceeds will go to support future free fishing weekend promotions The Department will publicize statewide fishing events planned for Free Fishing Weekend as June approaches. For more information on this DNR Sesquicentennial event, contact Catharine Horstik (517-373-1214) or Paul Yauk (517-373-1660). (Bock row) Kim Batson. Diana London, Misty Knox. Cathy Cooley. (Front row) Mr. Fletke, Pam Holtz, Tammy Jeffery. Cori Corrigan. Kaileigh Campbell. Michele Errair, Amy Gasset, Amy Pelli. T-K golfers drop match The Thornapple Kellogg Girls Golf Club had their first golf match ever on Monday. May 11 at Morrison Lake in Saranac, beating Saranac 245-265. but losing to a very experienced Kenowa team 245-215. The girls did an excellent job for their first match, and only two months of playing golf for most. Low scorers for the Middleville Club were Kim Batson 56. Amy Gosset 60. Michele Errair and Pam Holtz both with 64 Member of the club are Kim Batson. Diana London. Michele Erraire. Tammy Jef fery. Pam Holtz. Misty Knox. Amy Gosset. Kaileigh Camp­ bell. Kathy Cooley. Cart Cor rigan, and Amy Pelli The girls practice every Tuesday and Thursday at Yankee Spr ings Golf Course. Caledonia girls finish undefeated in duals The Caledonia girls track team finished off their dual meet season with a 122-6 win over Byron Center to finish their season at 11-0. The girls placed first in every event in their final dual meet with some very good performances. Meet results: Shot Put, Amy Stoffers 33’6*4”. Discus. Amy Stofers 88'9". High Jump. Sally Clark 4'10”. Long Jump. Delee Raab 14’716”, 3200m Relay, Caledonia (Ruehs, Walma, Goodenough, Overmire) 11:51.0. 100m Hurdles. Sally Clark 17.6, 100m Dash, Deb Schumacher 13.9, 800m Relay, Caledonia (Marshall, Brodock, Lynn. Raab) 1:56.9, 1600m Run, Jennie Dambly 5:48.1, 400m Relay, Caledonia (Marshall, Brodock. Lynn. Raab) 54.7, 400m Dash, Deb Schumacher 1:04.7 . 800m Run, Sarah Ashbaugh, Carla Frantti (tie) 2:36.9, 300m Hurdles. Sally Clark 51.3, 200m Dash. Deb Schumacher 28.9. 3200m Run. Jennie Dambly 13:15.4, 1600m Relay, Caledonia (Colburn, Warner, Schumacher, Clark) 4:26.9. The Caledonia girls track team finished in fourth place in a sixteen team field at the Class "B" Regionals at Houseman Field on Friday evening. Final team scores were Grand Rapids Christian 134, East Grand Rapids 60, Mason 47. Caledonia 44. Ionia 38, Greenville 26. Portland 25, Central Mont­ calm 25, Lowell 24. Nor­ thview 21, Forest Hills Cen­ tral 21, Haslett 18, Sparta 10. Cedar Springs 2. Forest Hills Northern I. Belding 0. Going on to the Class "B” State Finals are Amy Stoffers in the Shot Put event and Sally Clark in the 100m and 300m Hurdles Scoring points in the Regional meet were: Shot Put. Amy Sttrffefl, 2nd, 36’0", Discus, Amy Stoffers, 4th, 103'8”. 2 Mile Relay. Frantii, Stauffer. Dambly, Ashbaugh. 5th, 10:14.6, 110 yd. Hurdles. Sally Clark, 2nd, 16.9. 880 Relay. (Raab. Brodock, Lynn, Saper)4th, 1:52 9. 440 Dash, Deb Schumacher, 6th, 1:03.4, 330 Hurdles. Sally Clark, 1st, 48.3, 2 Mile Run. Carla Frantti. 4th, 12:14.9; Jennie Dambly, 5th, 12:17.6, Mile Relay, Colburn, Warner, Schumacher, Clark, 6th. 4:22.2. Trojans lose to Wayland in pre-district baseball Wayland rallied for seven runs in the seventh inning last Tuesday to top Middleville 10-8 in a pre-qualify ing baseball game Trailing 8-3. Wayland com­ bined three walks and four hits including a grand slam by w inning pitcher John Kinmore with two outs in the seventh to oust the Trojans from the stale tournament Ross Sprague had a two-run homer for Middleville while Mark Tasker had three hits and two rbis. Scon Olthouse had two hits and two rbis. B J. Furrow allowed three runs on six hits through six innings "It was a heart-breaking, tough loss for us," said Mid dtesilte Coach Bernie Weller. "We did everything to win but get the last out It’s too bad especially for the kids because they played a grea* game." Against Kelloggsville. the Trojans look a 7-1 lead into the bottom of the fifth, but the Rockets rallied for seven in that inning and added four more insurance runs in the sixth. Sprague was 4-for-5 for the Trojans with a triple and three rbis. Doug Fox and Kurt Henry had two hits with Henry driving in two runs. Randy Stickney was the loser for Middleville In all Trojan pitchers gave up nine walks and only six hits Middleville beat Byron Center 6-1 as the Trojans scored five runs in the first two innings and held on. Fur­ row was the winner on a three-hitter He struck out six and issued only one walk. Furrow had two singles and two rbis while Brian Vcrhndc adding a two-run homer. Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Your Lown Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) Middleville Bob Klinge 795-7647 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / May 21, 1987 / Page 9 Director of karate school rates students by Kathleen J. Oresik The national director of Wado-Ryu Karate Schools visited Middleville recently to evaluate a local school and present belt promotions to students. James Zimmerman of Hohenwald. Tenn . director of Wado-Ryu Karate Schools in the United States, made the visit to conduct an annual ex­ amination of the Middleville Karate School and to present a seminar for local students and instructors. The purpose of the annual seminar is to ensure that the sister school remains true to the original form, said Jean Coop and Raymond Mid­ dleton. instructors from the Wado-Ryu Karate .School in Hohenwald who both hold fifth degree black belts in karate The Middleville Karate School is also planning to make an annual visit to the Tenncscc school. Coop said. Discussing the karate train ing program. Coop said students are first taught a code of conduct that places em­ phasis on courtesy, disciplines the mind and body, builds character, promotes respect, ends with courtesy and leads to WA NO-Michi (Way of Peace). Students are taught Instructor Jone Coop evoluotes the techniques used by Billy Boldry (left), Jeremy Krueger and Don Krueger, all Middleville students. reverence for that which is ho­ ly. to respect their parents and ciders and other people’s pro­ perty and rights, to be thankful for all things, to discipline their mind and body, and sincerity and unity of one’s mind, Coop said. It also teaches the singleness of one's purpose and reminds them of our own humanness and need to better ourselves, she said. Coop said the purpose of the Wado system of karate is to teach Japanese martial art. its attitudes, traditions and culture. Once the students advance through the physical techni­ ques (stances) of karate, they learn to utilize their body to obtain force, she said Principles applied in this Caledonia boys finish ninth in Class B regional On Friday. May 15, the Fighting Scot track team finished a disappointing 9th in the 16-team "B" Regional held at Grand Rapids Houseman Field. Final team scores were East Grand Rapids 95. Grand Rapids Christian 80'A. Mason 7516. Northview 59. Greenville 40. Haslett 36. Sparta 33, Forest Hill Central 27K. Caledonia 25, Ionia 24, Cedar Springs 18. Belding 6, Portland 5, Lowell I. Central Montcalm 0, and Forest Hills Northern 0. Scots qualifying for the "B" State Meet at Sturgis were Craig Mulder, first in the discus with a school record throw of 144’3”. and Dave Smith, third with a new school record time of 8:13.9. Other Scots who won regional medals were Kory Keating. 4th in the shot put. Craig Mulder. 6th in the shot put. Jim Buer. 5th m the discus and Donn Bonzheim. Sth in the 200 meter dash. The C aledonia track team closed out the 1987 dual meet season w ith their 11 th victory as the\ outran the Bryon Center Bulldogs 111-26. The Scots completed their dual meet season with a record of 11 wins and 0 losses and increased their dual meet unbeaten streak to 95 con­ secutive victories. The Scots as usual showed fine team depth by winning 15 of 17 events and slamming all three places in the high jump. 400 meter dash, 800 meter run. 300 meter low hurdles, and 3200 meter run. The Scots also son all four relays. Double winners for the Scots were Todd Hooton in the pole vault and long jump, Donn Bonzheim in the 100 meter and 200 meter dash and Dave Smith in the 800 meter and 1600 meter runs. First place results: High Jump. Kazemier - C - 6’2"; Long Jump. Hooton - C - 18’M"; Pole Vault. Hooton - C - 11’0”, 3200 Relay: Caledonia (Barstis, Fowler, Pierce. Smith) 9:25.6; High Hurdles, Weaver - C - 16.4; 100m Dash. Bonzheim - C 11.7; 800 Relay, Caledonia (Bonzheim. Kietzman, Shane, Keating) 1:40.5; 1600m Run, Smith C -4:51.2; 400 Relay. Caledonia (Bonzheim. Kietz­ man, Shane, Raab) 47.8; 400m Dash, Pierce - C 53.5; 800m Run. Smith - C 2:06.0; Low Hurdles. M. Prins - C - 43.6; 200m Dash. Bonzheim - C 24.3; 3200m Run. Curtis - C - 24 3; 1600 Relay. Caledonia (M Prins, Smith. Pierce, Keating) 3:43.3. Double D Trial Riders to have holiday campout On the weekend of May 9 10. the Double D Trial Riders camped at Burds. Members say they enjoyed the weather and trials On Sunday at 9 am Lola • WANTED • INSURANCE CLERK/RECEPTIONIST Family Practice Office. Middleville « 25-30 Hours per week * Thorough insurance Experience Essential * computer Experience Helpful Send Resume to: MARK R. PASCHALL, M.D. 490 Edward St. Middleville Ml 49333 __________________________________________> Englerth of Hastings hosted a competative nde followed by a pig roast and potluck diner enjoyed by all Members ar invited to at­ tend a Memorial Day weekend campout at Silver Creek Campgrounds in Allegan Senior pictures to be published The Sun and News will feature the members of the Thomapple Kellogg High School Class of 1987 in a special display as part of the May 28 edition To make the edition com­ pile. all seniors are asked to take a copy of their senior pic­ ture to the high school office by May 22 in order io be included For more information, call the Sun and News at 795-3345 area, she said, are utilized in hundreds of other advanced techniques where power, speed, rhythm, and coordina­ tion are developed. The students are also taught Don Krueger (foreground) performs a punch exercise. the vulnerable areas of the body and a glossary of Japanese karate terms, she said. Students advance through a ranking system, earning first a Dave Lehman, a seventh began competition in the white belt and progressing to a grader in the T.K. Middle freestyle division which then yellow, blue, green and pur­ School, traveled tn concluded on Sunday after­ ple belt before achieving Bloomsburg. PA for the 13 noon. Dave earned a second graduating degrees of brown and 14 year old wrestling na­ place at the 135 lb weight and black belts. tionals held May 15th-17th at class while defeating both “Karate helps one to Bloomsburg University. wrestlers who had placed become an individual. It helps Dave competed Friday ahead of him in the Greco to build self confidence and evening in the Greco Roman Roman tournament the day many children overcome style tournament and con­ before Dave finished his timidness or nervousness," tinued Saturday morning plac­ wrestling season in both Coop said. ing third at 135 lbs. Junior High and freestyle with She said students who in­ Saturday afternoon he an outstanding 49-7 record. itially enroll in the school for the exercise or self defense benefits, find they gain added benefits that enrich their lives as a whole. The Middleville Karate School’s members who com­ Physical exams for all boys pete regionally are: Bill Beiser Physicals for next year’s of Hastings, holding a purple and girls who will be taking tenth, eleventh, and twelfth part in athletics next year will belt; 15-year-old Michael grade will be given in the high Rauschenberger of Mid­ be given on May 27 and June school locker room* at 3:30 dleville, who holds a green 2. The cost of the physical pm on May 27. The belt; and Kirk Steward of will be $5. physicals for next year’s Each student is required to Hastings, who holds a brown seventh, eighth and runeth belt in the men’s division. have a physical and an in­ grade will be given at the Rauschenberger recently took surance form signed by their Middle School locker room at parents at the time of the second place in a regional 3:30 p.m. on June 2. physical These may be pick tournament. If you have any questions, The school’s instructors, ed up in the high school or call Mr Ray Page at the High Paul and Sheila Nickerson, Middle School office. School Office. 795 3394 hold first degree black belts. Sheila Nickerson said the school will be honored with a visit in June by Master Hironori Otsuka from Japan, the head suzuki and founder of the Wado School of Karate in Japan The United States Eastern Wado-Kai Federation has Immediate full-time position available schools in Tennesee. New for a Registered or Registry eligible York. Illinois, Indiana. (A.R.R.T.) Radiologic Technologist. Florida. Louisiana and Alabama. Excellent employee fringe package. Lehman places in nationals T-K sports physicals set for May 27 and June 2 POSITION OPENING Radiologic Technologist Apply to ... Middleville earns trip to state track meet May 30 Three Middleville tracksters have qualified for the May 30 state class B track meet based on their perfor­ mances m last week's regional held at Delton Sherry Walton qualified for the stale by winning the high jump (5-2) while Trojan team­ mate Pam Eaglen took runnerup in the 100 (12.7). The Trojans’ Tim Mesecar took first in the quarter mik (51.2) to earn his slate meet trip Pennock Hospital 1009 W. Green St., Hastings, Ml 49058 E.OE. ________ HEY, I'M AT BERGER CHEVROLET Drop in and see me or call 949-5200, ext. 221 NEW USED CAPS ANO TRUCKS & LEASING TO*t LEEDY 949 5200 Err 221 SEAViNG GRANO RaROS S*NCE 1925 2525 28th SE GRANO RAP’OS MICH �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / May 21, 1967 Middleville Memorial Day parade will step off at 10:30 a.m. Monday The Middleville Memorial Day Parade, sponsored by the VFW, is scheduled to step off at the Middle School parking lot at 10:30 a m Monday The parade will travel east down Main Street with a stop at the bridge, where a wreath will be tossed into the Thor­ napple River to commemorate Navy veterans, before conti­ nuing to Mt. Hope Cemetery for prayer and an aerial fly over and salute. Parade assembly time is at 9:30 a.m at the school park­ ing lot The VFW says any parade units are welcome to participate Memorial Day services will be conducted at five cemeteries on Memorial Day by the Caledonia Junior and Senior High School Bands and the Girl and Boy Scouts of Caledonia Services will be held in the following order: Alaska Cemetery at 9 a.m.; Blame Cemetery at 9:45 a.m.; Dut­ ton Cemetery at 10:30 a.m.; Holy Corners Cemetery at 11:15 a m. and Caledonia Cemetery following the parade down Main Street at noon. Senator Richard Posthumus will be the speaker of the day. Cage camps slated VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES — MAY II. 1987 The rogulor mooting wot co I tod to order with oil member* pre tent except freemon Motion by Kidder supported by DeVnet to opprove the minute* after the de lotion of tonitory sewer from Kegerreit suggestion that South Street be done Carried Motion by Berencti tupported by Kidder to opprove the Tree surer* report. Carried. Motion by Kegerreit. tupported by DeVnet to approve payment of the bdlt. Corned Motion by Erskine. supported by Kidder to opprove eight oddi tionol tewer utage unitt for the Caledonia Mini Mall after certain condition* are met Carried. Motion by DeVries tupported by Kegerreit to give SI000 00 to the Centennial Commission to cover expenses that hove been incurred. Corned Motion by Kegerreit. supported by DeVries to opprove the oppli cation and permit from Michigan Bell Telephone Io do underground conduit work in connection with the new building project. Corned. Motion by Kegerreit. tupported by Berencti to proceed with tub milling the application for Xom munity Development fundi Car- ried Motion by Kegerreit supported by Berencti to proceed with taking bids for the total package of reconttruction of South Street, in­ cluding storm tewer curb, handi­ capped curb cutt and gutter. Corned. Motion by DeVnet supported by Kidder to sign the correction form from Consumer* Power Company regarding the billing for o nonexntont street light. Carried Motion by Kegerreit tupported by Kidder to hove a public hear­ ing on the "Truth in Taxation" on June I. 1987 at 6 30 P.M. Car rted Motion by Kidder tupported by Kegerreit to grant permission to the Caledonia Boy Scouts for a BIKE A THON to be held on June 13 1987 CornedItems discussed were Mayor Exchange Day school tewer ex ponsion fishing dock communkotion from Michigan Department of Transportation and sidewalk work Motion by Erskine supported by Kidder to adjourn at 10 00 P M Corned JACQUELINE CHERRY Village Clerk (5-21) THE LEGAL ADVERTISER 18400 WOODWARD AVE DETROIT 48203 TOWNSEND 8 9709 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) 5187851 BLAIR MORTGAGE SALE Default hot been mode in the conditions of o mortgage mode by Donald Ray Blair and Scharlene K. Blair his wife to Manufacturers Han over Mortgage Corporation, a Del aware Corporation. Mortgagee dated August 4. 1983 and re­ corded on August 8. 1983. in Liber 255, on page 85. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by Mesne Assignment to Duvol Federal Savings and Loon Asso­ ciation. a Federal Savings and Loon Association by on assign­ ment dated July I 1985 and re­ corded on April 13. 1987 in liber 449, on page 01. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of Seventy One Thousand Two Hun died Two and 64 100 Dollars ($71 202.64). including interest at 13.5% per annum Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such cose mode and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hos­ tings. Ml at 11:00 o'clock A M on June 5. 1987. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton. Barry County Michigan, and are de­ scribed as The East 7» of the Northeast ’/• of the Southwest '« of Section 34. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, except the Easterly 363 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sole Dated April 30 1987 Duvol Federal Savings and Loon Association Assignee of Mortgagee ROBERT A. TREMAIN & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at low Professional Corporation 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Michigan 48011 Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee (5-28) RE/MAX BROKERS 891-9219 We have moved See me for all your real estate needs at 131 E. Main CALEDONIA LU WARD 795-3723 KEITH 0ERGV - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LAMY LEWIS FUEL OIL GAS I DIESEI SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY Caledonia area Memorial Day senice set SELF-SERVE GAS &esel 92CC CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. Mt 4RS1S (616) 891-8196 Middleville High School will sponsor three summer basketball camps for players in grades three to 12. The camp for kids in grades third through fifth will be held June $-12 from noon to 3 p.m. The sixth, seventh and eighth grade camp will be from June 22-26 from 9 a.m. to noon. The camp for ninth through 12th graders will be from June 15-19. All applications must be in by June 1. The cost is $15. For further details call 795-9937. Cain, continued from page 1 CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words tor $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5 00 p.m. Thank You For Sale THE TEAM GIRLS OF CALEDONIA GYMNAS­ TICS would like to thank Mr. Gordon Matousck for the “Awesome” job he did on the team uniforms. He put in many hours and did a wonderful job. Thanks so much Caledonia Calie Gals FOR SALE: Honda XR 80 1982 dirt bike, $325, new engine. Yamaha Saxophone, excellent condition, $400. Singer sewing machine, cherry cabinet, $200. Antique queen ann chair, $60. Phone 795-9882 In Memoriam IN LOVING MEMORY of our mother and grandmother, Dorothy A. Tolan who passed away May 21, 1986. Gone but lovingly remembered everyday. Robert & Mary tolan Ray A Betty Tolan _________________ A Family case where the accused is “I would be obstructing denied the opportunity to justice if 1 did not allow the in­ THE FAMILY OF LEONE speak before the charges were vestigation. 1 allowed the in­ DEAN filed against him vestigation because of infor­ would like to express their He added that in those seven mation brought to my atten­ sincere appreciation to the members and friends of the years he had never seen such a tion.” Thatcher said. lengthy and detailed affidavit He said he initially suspend­ Middleville United Methodist Church. The buffet you provided (complaint). ed Cain to have time to deter “It was put in there to get in mine what action he should following her Memorial Service the papers so the community take and that he had hoped the was lovely. We sincerely appre­ could only read one sided hearing wuld give Cain a ciate all the time, effort, caring facts and make a prejudge­ chance to come before him and concern you all put into it. ment What fairness is this to and respond to the charges. Business Services Cain to create this kind of Roon did not respond to EXTERIOR PAINTING: hostility in this community. Kalliel's charge of threatening interior, $25 per room, 15 years Cain was given no opportuni­ the police officers with their experience. Light hauling and ty to explain his position jobs. In later interviews Roon basement clean up. Free esti­ before he was charged. said he had not threatened the mates. Yard work, leaves raked. Kalliel charged that village officers. Officer Andy Frantz No job too small. Christian male. Manager Kit Roon threatened said he was not threatened but 795-9826. the two remaining village had been advised by Roon not Jobs Wanted police officers with suspen­ to discuss the case. sions if they talked with The Safety Committee PAINTING jobs wanted, exper anyone about the case ienced. Ph. 795-7290 Chairman Wilham Hardy said He claimed that Roon Myers and Delbert Riley met Help Wanted humiliated Cain and prejudg­ at his house May 4 to discuss COMING SOON!! The new ed him because he doesn't like the case. 1987 Christmas Around The him. Myers said the committee World Party plan season. ‘ What could I possibly say meets from time to time to “Customer Service** is our to convince you that my client discuss police business and motto In 1987. Now hiring area is innocent and should not be “if they committee feels a supervisors, no investment, no suspended without pay,” he recommendation is needed selling, we train. Phone said. they make one,” he said. 313-762-3938_______ ______ Fisher said Cain could be At the onset of the hearing, EXPEI ENC ED discharged for just cause. TV 8’s Henry Erb entered in­ SECRETARY/bookkecper for “It seems there is evidence to a showdown with Fisher a busy one girl office. Permanent of a felony and perhaps just before the station’s position. Send resume to P.O. cause.” he said. cameraman was able to con­ Box 177 Bradley, Mi. 49311 Kalliel said there is no just tinue video taping inside the cause, only allegations of a village hall. NOW HIRING area Supervisor criminal nature. He said it appeared to be a for exciting party plan with “You have the opportunity Candle Concepts. No personal public meeting of a public to present your evidence. selling necessary. FREE train­ body with a quorum of council ing, supplies and kit. No invest­ Now is the time to do it,” members present. ment Work from home for great Fisher said. Fisher said it was not a pay! Also bonus trips available! Kalliel said he did not feel village council meeting, CaH collect Cathy 616-795-7133 there was a legal basis for the rather a hearing with in­ Middle viUe hearing to exist. terested council members Thatcher said he would present. Miscellaneous make his decision based on Erb consulted with the sta­ what was presented during the tion’s attorneys and told HAPPY “OVER THE HILL” hearing and on the informa­ Fisher that Kalliel did not re­ 38TH BIRTHDAY tion contained in the sworn quest that the hearing be clos­ MARCUS statements ed and he challenged Fisher to Don, Dale, "From the beginning of the name a citation forbidding Janet A Kathy investigation (which he video taping of the hearing. WANTED: Carpenter work, authorized) to now no one has Fisher then challenged Erb free estimates, call 795-7290 told me what to do. When to name a citation allowing the WANTED: Wrecked or used there is a reason to suspect im- filming. proprieties. 1 must The debate ended with film­ pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone investigate ing of the hearng. 792-2606 or 792-2812 Bowens Mills, continued from page 7 resurrection of the Mu ley Saw Mill At the present time, parts for the saw mill are be­ ing sought The mill is only open on Saturdays, unless an appoint­ ment is made for tours during the week. Every year groups from day care centers chur­ ches. historical societies, schools and clubs enjoy taking lours and learning about the past Picnic tables are available for reunions and other gatherings Histone Bowens Mills also sponsors outdoor gospel con­ certs each month throughout the summer The first one will be held on June 20 From then on. they will be held on the first and third Saturdays To climax the concert season. there will be a bon-fire/singalong held Sept. 5. The music suns at 7 p m sharp, however, on July 4th it will start at 5:00 p.m. when a special "America for Jesus” celebration will be held. The Concerts last until app'x 9:00 p.m. The old mill has to pay its own way. just as in the older days. To help support the restorations, on regular Satur­ days there is a $1 gate fee for each adult On Old Fashioned Day. it's $2 - or a yearly pass may be bought for $4 AH students, with parents, are ad­ mitted free. Histone Bowens Mills are located two miles north of Yankee Springs (Gun Lake) Stair Park Entrance off Bnggs Road. Wanted WANTED: Items for garage sale. We will pick up or you can drop off at Caledonia Gymnas­ tic, 9807 Cherry Valley. 891-8693, 891-1430 or 891-8946 for pick up. FOR SALE: Two awning type Anderson windows, approx, dims: double window, unit dims 6’-9%“ wide X 6’-O%“ high. Rough opening 6’-10%“ wide X 6’-lH” high. Triple window, unit dims: 10’-2 11/16“ wide X 6’-0X“ high. Rough opening dims 10’-3%“ wide X 6’-lH“ high. Price $150 and $200 or best offer. Phone (616)758-3836 PIANO FOR SALK: Wanted responsible party to assume small monthly payments on piano. See locally. Call Credit Manager 1 8004474266 SATELLITE DISH, pipe mount, 8’ Fiberglass. LN A. Rotator Down Convertor, Receiver. 100’ Cable, operating now, $850. 795-3632 For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities available. Call 672-7110. MULTI-TECH 13” portable color TV VHF-UHF and Fisher VHF recorder with digital synthesized tuning system, qtr, 111 channel, 14 day 4 cvenL Both only 3 months old and used very little, $500 for both. Call 795*9552 or 457-2800. SPACE FOR RENT or lease. Retail or office. Call 795-9552 or 4S7 2800 Garage Sale BLOCK SALE: Hilltop annual block sale. 2 miles north of Middleville off M 37. May 28 A 29 9am til dark ____ GARAGE SALE: May 21 A 22. Slave, beds, furniture, baby items and much more. 10698 Finkbeiner Rd., Middleville 9am-6_____________________ HISTORIC BOWENS M1LLS--Open Saturday 10am-6pm starting May 23. Old Fashion Day festivals: June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17. Arts and crafts/ Fie* Market. (Vender* wanted $5.00 large space.) Call 795-7530 for reservations or special tours. xi//...Sun & News Classifieds Io GET RESULTS! Ph: 795-3345 CAKES For all Occasions ORDER GRADUATION CAKES NOW! Call Betty Welton 891-1786 GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS OF WEST MICHIGAN, INC. Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE - 795-7625 124 East Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 21, 1987 / H TK students get scholarships Thornapple Kellogg Schools have awarded Noninstructional Association Scholarships to Kim Bel son. Boh Hewlett and Cyntia Orr and an Educational Associa­ tion Scholarship to Meagon Knox. The non-instructional scholarship is awarded to seniors who are apply mg for a trade or technical program up to two years in length (cer­ tificate or associate degree) in the amount of $300 per year The scholarship is based on a student's academic perfor­ mance. ACT results and the quality of high school preparation in relation to the student's program To qualify a senior must have at least a 2.00 grade point average at the end of the seventh semester and have been accepted to a trade or technical program at a technical school, college or community college. The scholarship recipients are announced and receive a check at the Awards Assembly in Mas. Scholarship recipients maintaining at least a 2.50 grade point average upon suc­ cessful completion of their first semester may reapply. The $200 educational association academic ex­ cellence award is awarded an­ nually to a graduating senior who has a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average and has been accepted by an ac­ credited college, university or community college. This award is renewable for one additional year upon reapplication by the recipient and verification of successful completion of their freshman year with a 3.0 gpa or higher. James French presents Meagon Knox with a $200 educational scholarship. Warner is named “outstanding graduate” at Caledonia High School Caledonia High School senior Linda Warner of 5488 Whitneyville Road. Alto, is among the 190 Michigan outstanding high school June graduates who will receive a new federal college scholar­ ship award, the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship, this spring, the State Board of Education announced today. The Byrd Honors Scholar­ ship provides a $1,500 one­ time. merit college scholar­ ship to high school graduates who have demonstrated academic excellence and achievement Rob Hewlett (left) and Kim Belson each receive a two-year $300 noninstructional scholarship from Susan Rounds. A recipient not pictured is Cynthia Orr. Second year scholarships were granted to college students Ann Fredenburg and Lisa Tietz. Top Ten TK seniors, continued grade point average. Athletics have been an im­ portant part of Diana's life. She has played volleyball four years, track three years, and basketball one year. In addi­ tion. she spent a year with the golf club and is a three year member of the National Honor Society. Diana has been active in the music department, playing in both the symphonic and jazz bands. Diana plans on attending Western Michigan Universi­ ty, majoring in music technology Kimberly Batson, daughter of William and Bar­ bara Batson. 1340 Lynn Drive. Middleville, is the seventh member of the top 10 students She has a 3.806 grade point average with ma­ jors in English, science, and math, and minors in accoun­ ting and computers Kim has served her class as its president all four years and is the yearbook editor as a senior She is a two year member of the National Honor Society , acting as it s vice president in her twelfth grade year. She also represented her class on the Homecoming Court as a junior and was the 1986 Homecoming Queen Kim ran track as a freshman and sophomore and was a member of the girls' golf club as a senior All four years at T K Kim played volleyball, serving as captain in her senior year. Kim currently is working as a waitress as well as a student dental assistance and models for the Woodland Mall Fashion Panel. Kim s next goal is to attend Western Michigan University where she plans to major in marketing and accounting. Trena Yonkers, a daughter of Thomas and Patricia Yonkers, 3209 Buehler Road. Hastings, has a 3.794 grade point average with majors in math. English, and science Accounting, business, and social studies are her minors. Trena is a two-year member of the National Honor Socie­ ty. She has represented her class on the Student Council for three years and on (he Homecoming Court her senior year Trena has excelled athletically. She played both basketball and volleyball all four years and was voted all­ conference in her senior year for both sports. She also ran track each spnng of her high school years All-conference honors were hers for three years and as a freshman she received all-state honors m track. Trena plans to attend Western Michigan University and hopes to w ork m the field of law Ingrid Konow, daughter of Gary and Kathy Konow. 7335 Noffke Drive. Caledonia, has a fine 3.775 grade point average Ingnd's majors are English, math, science, business, and music, her minor, social studies Ingrid was inducted into the National Honor Society as a junior and also spent a year on the forensKS team and tennis team She ts serving as a baseball scorekeeper. Musically, Ingrid shines. She has been in three all-school musicals and has played for four years in the T.K. Jazz Band. A year in the sym­ phonic band caps her high school musical career. Seven years of piano lessons and one year of voice lessons has kept Ingrid busy during her after-school hours. She also has been an active youth group member of her church and has sung in the youth choir "Love Light". Fall of 1987 will find Ingrid at Aquinas College where she will pursue business ad­ ministration or pre-law courses Pamela Bode, daughter of Carl and Hazel Bode. 936 Arlington, Middleville, has a 3.486 grade point average with English, math, science, and business majors, and a Spanish minor Pam was a cheerleader in her freshman and sophomore years As a junior she was in­ ducted into the National Honor Society Track caught Pirn's interest and she par­ ticipated on that team for her tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade years Pam s wide range of in­ terests became evident in her extra-cumcular activities. She has been a member of the 4-H Dairy Club, a vacation Bible school teacher, and a member of her church's youth group She served as the youth group’s vice president in her senior year Pam plans to attend Calvin College in the fall She has not decided upon a major. The State Board said selec­ tion of this first year Byrd Scholarship winners had to be completed under a time deadline so the awards could be presented prior to high school commencement ac­ tivities. The effort was coor­ dinated with the Academic All-State Team Program, ad ministered by the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals in coopera­ tion with the Detroit Free Press, the State Board said. Scholarship recipients have been nominated by their high school principal, based upon the student’s high school academic achievement and college aptitude test scores. Each scholarship recipient may use the Byrd Scholarship at the college of his or her choice and it is not renewable. The State Board of Educa­ tion will host a series of ten ( 10) regional awards ceremonies throughout the state during the last week of May and first week of June Congressional anti state of­ ficials have been invited to participate in the awards ceremonies. 5th annual Kettle Lake School lunch is at Gibson’s Restaurant, today The luncheon began five years ago as a potluck. The fourth grade students at Kettle Lake School and parent volunteers help prepare and serve lunch for staff and parents at Gibson’s Restaurant May 21. Organization and direction came from their teacher, Mrs. Cipdi Whalen, and her hus­ band, Mike Whalen, 1913 restaurant's assistant manager. This year’s luncheon will include six food service pro­ fessionals from Gibson's assisting Mrs. Walen and the Middleville students graduate from KCC Two Middleville students were among the nearly 600, 1987 graduates of Kellogg Community College when commencement exercises were held Thursday, May 14. Joy L. Richardson of Mid­ dleville graduated from Kellogg Community College dunng commencement exer­ cises with a degree in nursing. Ginger Lea Heacock, also of Middlevilie was a cer­ tificate recipient in practical nursing. School retirement dinner is today An annual Thornapple Kellogg School Retirement Dinner to honor Gerald Page, retiring school superinten­ dent. Lots Seppanen, business manager. Maggie Adams, bus driver and Roberta Rau, sixth grade social studies teacher, will be held at the Middle Villa Inn today, beginning with a social hour at 6 p m. A dinner and tribute will follow. fourth grade in preparing the Calvados stir fry, Ceaser salad and fruit dessert. Preparation of the meal begins at 9 a.m. with in­ troductions of the food service personnel to the class. For the next two hours each child will be given the opportunity to work with each professional in preparing the buffet. The exchange between the children and these adults is wonderful, Mrs. Whalen says. "The volunteers from Gibson’s are more than happy to share their knowledge and experience in the food service industry. The children arc full of curiosity and cooking stories of their own." By 11:30 the group will have put together a fabulous luncheon for the parents and staff. This year the students will work with assistant manger, Mike Whalen, Sous chef Tim England, line cooks Pete Wexximan and Marc LaFleur, and Bob VanderMecr of the Gibson's service staff. Of particular interest is Tim England, last year's Culinary Olympics Winner who will be sharing his experience with the class. TK baccalaureate and commencement to be held Sunday, May 31 Baccalaureate and com­ mencement for seniors at Thornapple Kellogg High School will be held on Sun­ day, May 31, at 3 pm at the high school athletic field. The message will be delivered by the Rev. Wayne Kiel of the Peace Reformed Church. Kimberly Batson, class president, will give the class address Mr Donald Williamson and Mr Stephen Elies, members of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education, will pre sent the 115 graduates with diplomas Music will be provided by the Thornapple Kellogg High School Band under the direc­ tion of Mr Duane Thatcher Mary Jane Appreciation Day is June 3rd Mary Jane Olthouse has been employed by the Caledonia Community Schools for more than 23 years, the last 16 as district payroll clerk. School officials say July I will mark the first day of her well-deserved" retiremem In honor of her dedicated service to the schools, Wednesday, June 3 has been designated Mary Jane Ap­ preciation Day An invitation is extended to attend an open house being held in her honor m the Board Room of the Administrative Office, 203 Main Street. Caledonia, from 12 to 4 p.m. Advertise to your local customers. Call the ‘SUN & NEWS’ at 795-3345 �Welcome to... ifjaiitin^G (fiiv (Lunik Bellevue and Nashville We look forward to meeting all of your financial needs. safe and sound banking Hastings Office 150 W. Court Hastings, MI Middleville Office 435 Arlington Middleville, MI Bellevue Office 115 N. Main Bellevue, MI Nashville Office 203 N. Main Nashville, MI � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-05-28.pdf be0c6ff67488d3fe72163404d10ed5d0 PDF Text Text vein and News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia No. 21 - May 28.1987 Middleville. Michigan 49333 117th Year'Twenty Cents iA^tiNGS PU8UC _ _ . - - . Cain bound over on felony charges Former Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cain has been ordered to stand trial on charges that he tried to embez­ zle $575 from the village of Middleville Cain was bound over for trial after a preliminary exam in Kent County’s 61st District Court Thursday. Cam said he was “very disappointed” over the out­ come of Thursday’s exam Cain has maintained his in­ nocence both in the embezzle­ ment case and in a Barry County case which charges that he demanded wage kickbacks from one of his officers. A pre-trial was held in Barry County District Court Tuesday on the kickback charges (see related story ). Cain allegedly demanded over $2,000 from former police officer Michael Van Dorp, who was Cam s choice to become a regular patrol of­ ficer when an opening came up in the department Prior to his advancement. Van Dorp was a reserve of­ ficer. He left his duties as a patrolman in June of 1986. In the Thursday embezzle­ ment hearing, key testimony from the manager of a Grand Rapids electronics firm Stone’s Wood Stove Shoppe robbed Stone's Wood Stove Shoppe in downtown Middleville was robbed of an estimated $4,700 in merchandise and store pro­ perty Friday night, the Barry County Sheriffs Ik’partment said. Deputy David Oakland said the break in was reported at 8:33 a m. Saturday by a store employee The store was robbed of a hammer drill, a microwave oven, a VCP and tapes, a dock radio, a TV. telephone answering system, a video camera, circular saws and other saws, a tape player and tape, a heater and calculators. Oakland said. Dawn Stone, wife of owner Tom Stone, said they may have missed incoming business calls since the store was without a phone Saturday. “The hammer drill is used everyday and it’s a very ex­ pensive tool.” she said, ad ding that the items stolen were not insured Stone said a west basement window was broken to gain entry in the store. "The building is otherwise very secure except for that window. We had planned on doing something about that.” she said. Deputy Oakland said the case is still under investigation Middleville Police Officer Joseph Wenger is asking any persons with information to contact the police. bolstered the prosecution's contention that Cain deliberately attempted to divert village funds to his own purposes David Tubergen of T&W Electronics said that Cain w anted to use $575 of leftover insurance money belonging to the village to “reimburse himself for a professional radio he had bought before ’’ On Aug 6 of this past year. Tubergen testified. Cain presented Tubergen with a check for S4.074 from the village of Middleville. The check was to pay for replacement of two police radios and an electronic charger that had been ruined during a storm early that sum­ mer. according to village manager Kit Rtxin Rtxin said the radios had been plugged into the charger, which was plugged into an electrical outlet, when lightn­ ing struck the village hall in mid-morning of June 26. Roon said Cain took the radios into T&.W to be repaired but was told that they 121* CHURCH STRt 1 were not repairable and should be replaced. Tubergen said he gave the village two new radios to use. but was not paid for them Cam was told by the village's insurance carrier. Employer’s Mutual, to mail in an estimate of the radios’ value. Roon said Tubergen prepared an estimate. Roon said, and then Cam sent the claim m to the insurance company The radios originally damaged were worth quite a bit more than equivalent replacement models. Roon said, because new technology had lowered the price of newer models. Tubergen said he visited Cain at the police depart ment’s quarters in the village hall prior to Aug. 6. During the visit. Tubergen said. Cain sat poring over catalogs full of police equipment Tubergen said Cain was “all excited” and indicated he wanted to purchase some equipment for his police cruiser with the money left over from the insurance com pany after the two replace ment radios were paid for Tubergen said the next time he saw Cam was Aug. 6. when Cain came into Tubergens South Division business with the $4,074 check By that time, according to village manager Ku Rixm. the insurance company had sent a check to the village for $4,074. and the village had written a check for that amount to T&W and given it to Cam At T&W Aug 6. Fubcrgen said. Cain purchased three more radios and then asked that the excess money left over from the $4,074 be paid to him in cash Bookkeeper Kathleen Myers, Tuberfen’s sister, said she couldn’t hand over cash, Tubergen said “Boyd asked me how about a check then’’’’ Tubergen said “I asked my sister” (about getting a check instead ) “She w axu l piewwed abeww O*»b“ GAIN, continued page Middleville parade highlights Memorial Day festivities * by Kathleen J. Oresik Flags waved in the spring breeze as cannon and rifle fire echoed throughout Mid dleville Monday, sounds reminiscent of past wars. The streets of downtown Mid­ dleville were lined with spec­ tator to view Memorial Day services and a com­ memorative parade sponosored by Thornapple Post 7548 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). The parade stepped off at the Middle School parking lot at 10:30 a.m. and continued east down Main Street with a stopover at the bridge before proceeding to Mt. Hope Cemetery. At the bridge State Quarter­ master Clarence Schumaker tossed a w reath into the Thor­ napple River, the firing squad performed a six-gun salute and a lone bugler played laps to honor departed veterans. The parade continued to Ml. Hope Cemetery for an aerial fly over in missing-in­ action formation and memorial senices. The quartermaster placed a wreath of rememberance in front of a flag decorated monument in memory of all the departed Americans who have served in foreign wars. Senior vice-commander Lloyd Finkbiener site. “As long as two comrades survive, so long will the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States render tribute to our heroic dead,” Shumaker said. “Whenever the body of a comrade lies, there the ground is hallowed. By their services on land, on sea and in the air they have made us their deb­ tors for the flag of our nation still flies over a land of free people." he continued Comrade Chaplain James Maichele asked God’s bless­ ing and mercy for the w idows and children of departed com­ rades and to bless our country PARADE, continued page 11 places a wreath at the monument The honor guard fires a three gun salute at the cemetery The Thornapple Kellogg High School Band performing the National Anthem. �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 26. 1987 Show at the Mid Villa. It was very nice. NEWS OF YOUR - MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN Sharon Schondalmayer passed on some happy news; a boy was born Mas 16 at But­ terworth Hospital to Chuck and wife Rosie Vjsser He is named Jacob Charles He weighed in at 6 lbs. 10 oz.. 19 3/4”. Middleville grand* parents are Ken and Sharon Schondalmayer I appreciated Sharon calling me with the news. Any time any of you have news, please call me regardless of which side of Middleville you live on The latest I can take news is Sunday evening News gathered after then will go in the next week's issue Thanks folks. John. Cheryl and Lorie Newman went to his parent's home. Betty and Paul Newman, for Monday dinner Pat Hilty said they had a very quiet weekend Charlie and Donna Cox had an old friend from California visiting them on Sunday They enjoyed the visit. Donna and Charlie also attended her sister-in-law's memorial in Barryville Church where they saw her niece The Karpinskis went camp ing this week north of Muskegon Had a really good time visiting. Sandy and Dave VanElst went to a party on Memoral l>wy Saturday, the Vandals had a nice family weekend. Last week they went to Mt. Clemens for a cousin's 50th birthday, and spent the night there. On the way home. Mary Ann was following Len on a six lane highway when Lxn turned and she couldn't. She got lost and had to find her way home. St. Augustine Church clos­ ed its doors Saturday evening. The parishoners went to a buf­ fet dinner at the Mid Villa afterward. Its rather sad to see it close but changing times hits all of us. I guess we just have to roll with the punches whether we like it or not The Lynn Tolans went to the graduation open house in Wayland for Eric and Jenny Weller. Sunday. Sunday evening they had their annual neighborhood bonfire. The fire felt really good Reginal Stem's brother an­ nounced his engagement Monday Regina's mom is now home from the hospital and doing well Monday, the Slanders and the Schaads were over for a turkey cookout. Mike caught a good sized bass and entered it in a fishing con­ ----- 8 test The Steins were all busy participating in the Decoration Day Parade Mary and son Meh in Noah went up to Baldwin Saturday, coming home Sunday . They saw Greg and Ann while there Mary VanderWai spent Saturday and Saturday night visiting friends in Battle Creek. Maxine Kenyon and a friend from Charlotte visited Art and Ann Kenyon Friday morning Ruth Hamilton said she got in some golfing this weekend Mrs Featherly said she had a house full of family Sunday and Monday They had their special family spaghetti dinner this weekend also Dorothy and Don Dean went to Alma for their annual Scottish Festival The remodeled stadium was full with people standing It was also Alma's 50th anniversary Mae Bowerman's brother Charles Woodman and wife came from Florida last Mon­ day and will spend 10 days here Mae's sister Irene Jacobs died and the funeral was Thursday. Alice Bender said they've been having a busy week. Last Sunday after church service, they went out to dinner at the Mid Villa Monday they went up to Big Rapids, slopping in Rockford for dinner. Tuesday they attended the Senior Citizens dinner. Wednesday Mike and Edna Bender came over so the family got together at the Mid Villa. Thursday they went to Mt. Morris where daughter Joan met them. They put flowers on her family's graves. They went up to Frankenmuth to shop and look at Christmas ideas. The Dan Bartlett family at­ tended the parade. Dan’s aunt and uncle were there. They had home-made ice cream. Ann also told me about St. Augustine's last Mass Satur­ day. It was started in 1855. The Bartletts also attended the buffet afterwards. Greta Greiner’s two grand children. Veronica and Michael (Dan's children), were with her Monday and saw the parade also Rose Morgan said all her family's sons and daughters and all their families were having a combined family campout this weekend. Last Wednesday. Dorris Brog and Shirley Howell at­ tended the Gun Lake Women's Luncheon and Style ---------------------------------------------------------------------- , The Sun andNews r...... .. The Sun and News was founded in 1870 and is published weekly on Thursdays. Second class postage is paid at Middleville Michigan 49333 Member of Michigan Press Association $8.00 $10.00 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Sun & News. P.O. Box B. Hastings. Ml 49058 V Caledonia grads to have reunion A reunion is being planned for all Caledonia High School alumni who graduated more than 50 years ago (prior to 1937). It will be held at the Middle Villa Inn. M-37. Middleville on Saturday . June 27. Social hour is at 12:30 p.m, and din­ ner at 1 pm. Order from the menu. If you have not been notified by a member of your class and you would like to at­ tend. please comae* Lynde at 891-8279 or Betty at 795-3530. Council ratifies president’s decision on Cain suspension by Kathleen J. Oresik In a roll call vote members of the Middleville Village Council unanimously sup­ ported Village President Duane Thatcher's decision not to renew former Police Chief Boyd Cain’s contract May 14 and to suspend him with pay until that date Published by ... The Hastings Banner. Inc. _______________________ > Before Tuesday’s vdte. Trustee Terry Fikek said she felt the president and the council should have stood behind Cain until it was pro­ ven whether he was guilty or innocent. “He should have just been suspended and we should have given him the benefit of a doubt as we did another employee who’s conduct was questioned.” she said Thatcher said that a suspen­ sion would have been easier to do if Cam's contract hail not expired when it did. The council also agreed to issue Cain earned vacation pay St Augustine Catholic Church closes doors for final time by Kathleen Scott Because its parent church would not merge and build a new facility on mutual grounds. St. Augustine Catholic Church in Mid­ dleville was permanently clos­ ed Saturday evening. The close came after 18 months of discussion between eight parish council members from St. Augustine and eight from Sts. Cyril and Methodious. the parent church, said Ann Bartlett, a council member. Bartlett said the two parishes were asked to merge by the Rev. Paul V. Donovan, bishop of the Diocese of Kalamazoo. A joint parish council was formed and the 16 members began discussing the move. But after a year and a half, not all the council members from St. Cyril wanted to merge and the group reached a ‘stalemate.’’ said Bartlett "We were trying to move and have one church on mutual territory, but St. Cyril’s wouldn't move,” she said. "They want to keep the church in the same place." In a letter to the St. Augustine parish council, the bishop told the council to close the church as of May 23 and wrote: “I do this with deepest regret and with great sadness that the highly desirable proposed merger was not acceptable to Gun Lake parishoners.” "I stood in admiration of the efforts and long hours of dialogue and work put forth by members of the Mid­ dleville pansh council." he said later As a bishop, he said he has the authority to tell the two parishes to merge, but con­ tends that if the decision "didn’t come from the peo­ ple. it wouldn't be a good situation." "It was the decision of the people on the council of St. Cyril’s not to merge." he said. "They felt the merger would not be feasible." Irwin Doublestein. Jr., a St. Cyril parish council member said the bishop's office wanted a 100 percent consen­ sus to merge. “They wouldn't accept anything but a unanimous vote," he said. He said, of the seven members on the council at St. Cyril, five wanted the merge and two were opposed Doublestein. who said he was "all for" the merger, said the older parishoners in his church were unwilling to move. ‘' Due to lack of foresight of old-timers of St. Cyril’s, they’d rather have the church closed down than to merge. They don’t believe in progress that much at St. Cyril's.” said the ural Wayland resident who grew up in the parish “They'd rather not be suc­ cessful. I guess.” He said "success” can be gained if the two parishes work together and create one large, diverse parish Bar left agreed "If we worked together, we could offer better programs and activities." said Bartlett She said the CCD (religious education) program at the Middleville church was lack ing because of the parish’s small population, and many families began attending neighboring churches to enroll their children in a stronger religious education program She felt this was one of the main reasons why the number of church members at St. Augustine has been steadily decreasing, resulting in the need for the merger "A lot of (the decreasing population) is because we were small enough that we couldn’t provide a full CCD program. There just wasn’t the service here that we really needed. ’ ’ "We watched our church dwindle," she said. "We decided to close with sorrow rather than dwindle away." She said priests arc needed in other parishes within the Continued to page 15 Lake O Fair always over Fourth The Lake Odessa Fair will be starting Wednesday, July 1 at 10 a m. for the 53rd con­ secutive year, and ending Sunday . July 5th. The carnival. Leisure Time Amusements, has many color­ ful and fun rides for all ages. This year Leisure Time will be featuring two new rides. They sponsor reduced mid­ way ride coupons, which feature old time prices at three rides for $1. Plan to pick up special discount coupons at local merchants before the fair begins. They also sponsor Midway Madness which will be held on Thursday. July 2 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday. July 5 from 1 to 6 p.m. The parade will begin the festivities on Wednesday. July Write us a letter! *»• un mzmo P.O. Box 1301 Phone 795-3345 MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local, Par Year Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties Finally caught the Koeplingers at home He said they were home only because it was raining. Last weekend they went to Baldw m to attend the Messing of the bikes. The paper said over 10.000 people were there But there uere others there who did not has e bikes but came anyway He thought there were 6.000 bikes. The new club formed this winter. West Michigan Road Riders (a chapter of the Rider Magazines National Club), went out to Gibbs Monday There are now 25 members. One couple is around 25-years-old and the oldest are over 60 They had a really good time. Denise and Steve Lew is and Christy went camping at Deep Lake this weekend All the camp sites were full Scott Oliver. I believe, told me his Aunt Donna is visiting them now. Joe Sanford said son Pat and Kelly were married Saturday. They were busy all week with families arriving from up north The Sherman family were camping all weekend at Luther They had a good time. Friday night Cathy Hart stayed with friend Lesa Kaechele Doug and Liz and two other children attended the Hastings Adult Education Graduation Saturday Liz and Doug attended Pat Sanford's wedding Sunday they attend­ ed one of Doug’s student's graduation open house Mon­ day they attended the parade and also went to Portland for a cookout Michael turned fiveyears-old this weekend Our daughter Cay is getting me outdoors to work on our shaggy yard. It's really begin­ ning to look as nice as Johnny's garden. I love work­ ing outdoors but have gotten lazy lately. She says she sits inside all day and needs to work outside to keep her sani­ ty. So we’re both benefitting. But my lazy old body keeps mumbling about having to work. But I’m really enjoying it. You’ll have to come and see how nice Cay is getting the yard. The Sun and News welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means for readers to express an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letter must include the signature, address and tele­ phone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libel­ ous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. I at 10 a m. which will feature centennial costumes, floats, etc. in honor of the Lake Odessa Village Centen nial. There is no charge to enter but please contact Bob Huyck (616) 374-8436 or Nancy Hickey (616) 374-7650 to pre-register. The grandstand line-up will begin on Wednesday. July I with Michigan's First County Fair Dog Pull which will feature 30 to 40 dogs com­ peting for prizes in classes from lightweights thru heavyweights. This is a very popular competition in the "West" and offer unique entertainment for the entire family. Thursday, July 2 the fair welcomes Tracey Lynne and the Mountain Express con­ sisting of five musician­ vocalists playing Top 40’* County Country Rock. Friday. July 3. the fourth annual Figure Eight Demoli­ tion Derby will feature cars and drivers as they race around in a figure eight trying to smash each other at the curves. This event grows steadily more popular each year and the purses have been increased to $ 1.000 this year. Saturday. July 4 the fair welcomes the State Cham­ pionship Light-Weight Honepull which features the best teams tn the state vicing for 1st place, followed by the ever-popular fireworks display. To conclude the fair on Sun­ day, July 5, the return of our annual auto demolition derby. Each year this event draws capacity crowds as drivers and cars smash and bang into each other Prize money will be increased to $1,500 purse and trophies. A new small car class will be featured this year Be sure to stay for the fireworks display after the derby. Returning this year on Fri­ day, July 3 will be the Puff the Dragon Pedal Tractor Pull. The competition will be held al 1 p.m and offer classes for children four years thru 11 years Trophies and ribbons will be awarded for each class. The fourth annual Ladies Day will be held Sunday, July 5 at 3 p.m. in the fair tent and will feature a style show of centennial costumes and fashions, recipes from the past and refreshments On Saturday, July 4 beginn­ ing at 10 a m the fair will host its 3rd annual All-Breed Draft Horse Show These horses will compete for prize money and ribbons. This show offers 15 classes and is expected to draw a big crowd. The fair sponsors five days of harness racing The racing begins daily at 1 p m. and features some of the state's best runners in colts, and overnights. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 26, 1967 / Page 3 Youth become trainers in peer resistance; drug prevention program proposed by Kathleen J. Oresik The Thornapple Area Substance Abuse Committee, which is working to prevent drug abuse in the community and schools, has applied for a grant that would allow a drug prevention program to be im­ plemented in the elementary schools' curriculum by next fall And five high school students, also concerned about preventing drug use in the ear­ ly grades, have become trainers in peer resistance con ccpts under the supervision of the school's counselor Jeanne Perry and the Barry County Substance Abuse Services Students Kim Burghdoff. Jill Ramsey. Bryan Cooley. Adelle McLain and Ember Perry have put their newly ac­ quired knowledge to use in teaching fifth grade students at the Middle School how to im­ plement skills and techniques to say “no" to drugs and alcohol In the 45-minutc classroom presentations the high school students taught fifth graders about the four types of peer pressure tactics students fall victim to. During the presentations. Jeanne Perry said there is the friendly approach, the “I dare you" approach, the indirect approach where students who feel left out of a group may experience drugs to become a part of (hat group, and the heavy or more forceful approach. She said students were taught to resist these pressures by spending their time with friends who don't drink or sinokc. by avoiding situations wl^c drug use is expected, or, they were taught to just walk away when being pressured. Perry said there are many ways to say no. simply by say ing "no". She said students always have the right to say no to alcohol and other drugs, (he right to walk away, and the right not to have to give anyone a reason for their deci­ sion to say no. Perry said it is important for students to be aware of these types of peer pressure in order for them to be able to resist the pressure. At the end of the classroom presentations, fifth graders formed in small groups and enacted what they had learn­ ed, with one group member being the inviter and the others refusing the invitation to use drugs. Perry said. Perry is also a member of the Thornapple Area Substance Abuse Committee. Perry said the peer resistance program that trains youth to become peer counselors was selected over the SADD (Students Against Driving Drunk) program previously considered by the committee Perry initiated a weekly brown bag lunch meeting time at the start of the school year as a w ay for the school and students to exchange ideas and work together The lunch group evolved into the recent­ ly formed Friends Helping Friends club where students learn to become better friends to one another. Perry said. The club ts already planning monthly activities for next fall “Right now we have plann­ ed to focus on the family in November In December we will address stress; in January , fitness and health, in February, grief; in March, peer pressure; in April, self confidence, and May ts slated for big brother and big sister month." she said Perry said the club will look to the student council to help arrange for speakers to ad­ dress the topics and the group will discuss the topics on an informal basis. "Youth awareness in these areas of concern is important It falls in line with what the substance abuse committee is doing." she said The committee's goal is to promote more community and parent awareness in the area of drug abuse and to initiate drug prevention measures in the community and schools. At this month s committee meeting Char Lanning, a counselor with the Barry County Substance Abuse Ser- Happy Holiday to all with your loved ones past and pre­ sent Jim and Vivian Sherman. Eva Engle. Uiretta Clark and I attended the CEA Retirees Banquet Thursday evening It was so nice to see our old time friends again Dale and Mary Beth Witte and sons from Spring Lake called on mother June Teengate Sunday and had din ncr with her Bernadinc and Harry Reascr won a gas grill al the Home Show thus the puny cook-outs. Wasn't that a great gift? They really are enjoying it. Saturday eve. Frank and Pat Fuhr from Hastings called on the Rcascrs. Thursday the Ladies Aid finalized the Class of *24 ban­ quet and the Strawberry Breakfast Bake Sale and Crafts on June 10 beginning at 8 a m. Be sure and reserve that day. Marjery Williams and Bernadine Reaser visited the cemeteries Thursday to place memorials on the graves of their loved ones. Lester, Nancy and son Scott Springer from Kalamazoo called on Grandpa Springer Sunday. We had lunch at Fables later in the day and a nice visit. Nancy was Jean Baisch's daughter. vices, presented a community and school system goal sheet whereby organizations such as churches, the Lions and Kiawams clubs. Girl Scouts, parent-teacher associations, retailers. Alateen. etc. assist with community drug preven­ tion and become satellite sup­ port groups Lanning said the Barry County Substance Abuse Ser­ vices offer counseling to students on an ability to pay basis and assistance to schools. Commute members agreed to solicit the help of these and other organizations in the community to help sponsor a youth center or special ac­ tivities as an alternative to drug use. Many attended the Busy Bee at the home of Jeanette Price in Middleville. Nice time and a beautiful lunch was served by the hostess. We had a good attendance at church. Sunday Special music was provided by Lucy Lee Patterson and Ellie and Virgil Kimble on bass, fiddle, auto harp, guitar, and ukelele, singing many beautiful songs. Wednesday. Myrtle Mae Freeman. Esther Kelley and June Trengate met Carol Burgus at Flowerland and (hen they went to Hudsonville to’decorate thii'graves of their loved ones. Friday evening Loretta Clark. Audrey Welle, and Clarke and I were at Eva Engles to see her New Zeeland and Australian pic­ tures. They were beautiful and her narration was great. We were treated to strawberry shortcake later on. Thanks Eva. for a nice evening. Daughter Mary spent the weekend with her Mother Gertrude Higley. Gertrude seems a bit better now. The rest of the family called Memorial Day Clarke and 1 spent Monday afternoon at Delton with Jim and Mary Springer and had lunch in Delton with their daughter April Wertman and family. 1926-87 Middleville High 61st reunion set The following people en­ We plan to meet for the joyed a 61st class reunion din­ 62nd anniversary at the same ner al Circle Inn May 21. place in 1988-the Lord Mr and Mrs. Glen Willing! Kaecbele (local). Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lewis (Jackson). Mr. and Mrs. Vere E Carter (local). Mrs Ruth Klump (local), and Mrs. Olvie Halloran (Martin). Three members of the class were unable to attend The Caledonia "Happy 60 Robert Faulkner and wife. Club will have their next Mary, live tn Alabama. Mrs potluck dinner Monday. June Evelyn Noffke (kcal) has 1. at noon at the Community been ill for seven weeks; and Board room where the club Mr and Mrs Waller Bruen- w ill recognize fathers for mger. who live in Dexter, Father's Day and flag day. were unable to attend as Bnng a dish io pass and Evehn hasn't been well since your own table service. returning home from Florida. Beverage w ill be furnished or Our theme this year. Rain­ you may bnng your own. bow Hues, centered around For more information call our class colors Lillian at 8918135 Father’s Day program planned (Back row from left) Peer Resistance advisor Jeanne Perry stands with students Bryan Cooley, Adelle McLain, Ember Perry, and (front row from left) Kim Burghdoff and Jill Ramsey, who recently presented a class on peer resistance to all fifth graders at the Middle School. The committee, along with other Barry County In­ termediate School District schools, is applying for a S200.000 grant that would fund a drug prevention pro­ gram geared for grades kindergarten through eight, with focus on the fourth grade, considered the high risk group, in the district schools. Committee chairman Tony McLain said if the grant is ap proved the schools' staff would be trained in effective teaching-counseling style methods and in the drug abuse TK High final exam schedule announced The final exam schedule for Thornapple Kellogg High School is listed below. Parents are asked to discuss the schedule with their students so that they understand it fully, if questions arise, please contact the high school office. Students are to report to on ly those classes they have a scheduled test in Studyhalls will be provided for students during the afternoon on test days; students are not re­ quired to attend studyhalls. Students will be dismissed at 11:25 a m. on Wednesday, June 3 for the summer. Report cards may be picked up begin­ ning Monday. June 15. If you want a report card mailed to you, please bring a self­ addressed stamped envelope to the high school office. Final Exam Schedule Monday, June 1 - 8:30 to 10:15 a.m., 1st Hour Exam; 10:30a.m. to 12:15 p.m., 2nd Hour Exam; I to 3 p.m., studyhall. Tuesday, June 2 - 8:30 to 10:15 a m . 3rd Hour Exam; 10:30 to 12:15 p.m.. 4th Hour Exam. I to 3 p.m., studyhall Wednesday, June 3 - 8 30 to 9:55 a m.. 5th Hour Exam; 10 a m. to 11:25 a m . 6th Hour Exam. Caledonia High School 50 year reunion planned A reunion is being planned for all Caledonia High School alumni who graduated more than 50 years ago (prior to 1937) at the Middle Villa Inn. M-37, Middleville on Satur­ day, June 27. Social hour is at 12:30 p.m. with dinner at 1 p.m. Order from the menu. If you have not been notified by a member of your class and you would like to at­ tend. please contact Lyne at 891-8279 or Betty at 795-3530. problem in order to provide prevention group counseling services to fourth grade students who are identified at high risk for school failure and self-abusive behaviors He said when a child is first identified a parent's initial reaction is demal But once they are over being defensive they usually accept and welcome help, he said. McLain said he felt the new program s approach to deal ing with drug abuse and prevention is better than only teaching the dangers of drug use. "Youth tend to feel they arc immortal ami immune to the dangers of drugs, " he said The new program will deal with raising their social con­ sciousness by heightening self-esteem, he said, citing that recent studies show that a lack of self-esteem leads to drug abuse and teen suicide Mcl^iin said drug abuse is a multi-faceted problem facing the community as a whole. He said an element of discipline is needed, not just in the schools but in society. "Law enforcement should be 'firm' as well as fair, and the community and parents need to become more involv­ ed. We need to keep a broad focus," he said McLain said the grant money would enable the com­ mittee to implement a com­ prehensive drug prevention in the the schools in a matter of months rather than years. SX Are you interested in becoming a member of Holy Family Parish? 9669 Kraft Avenue, S.E. Caledonia, Michigan 49316 Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia will host a meeting for all Catholics living in the area Sunday, May 31 following the 10:00 a.m. Mass. A special invitation is extended to those who were members of St. Augustine. We are a family. We took our name from the three little country churches from whom we were formed. Now we are one parish, larger in size, but still country family in our style. We want to invite you to become an active member at Holy Family. So won t you join us after mass on May 31 and find out about our family? fl �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / May 26, 1987 Judge orders full disclosure in Cain hearing OBITUARIES by Kathleen J. Oresik Audrey L. Vaughn CALEDONIA Mrs. Audrey L. Vaughn. 77, the widow of Charles Vaughn, passed away early Monday morning May 11. 1987 at her home. Mrs. Vaughn was an area school teacher for 24 years last teaching fifth grade at the Caledonia Elementary School. She is survived by her children. Robert and Ruby Vaughn of Virginia. Sarah and Clifford Bragdon of Georgia, C. Michael and Donna Vaughn of Caledonia. Mary A. Vaughn of New York City; 10 grandchildren; five sisters. Bill and Hilda Ewing. Al and Lucille Johnson. William and Jean­ nette Bowen and Kathleen Cordray all of Wooster. OH. Joan Russell of Grand Rapids, three sisters-in-laws; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Gaines United Brethern Church of which she was a long time member with her pastor Rev Richard J Raab officiating Graveside services and in­ terment were made in Wooster Cemetery. Wooster. OH Mrs. Vaughn reposed at the Roetman Funeral Chapel. 616 E Main St . Caledonia Accusations of w ithheld evidence spilled over from Kent County District Court to Barry County District Court Tuesday during a pre-trial hearing for Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cain Cain is accused of misde­ meanor charges in Barry County of demanding wage kickbacks from a former village police officer He also faces charges in Kent County of embezzlement of village money He was bound over to Kent County Circuit Court on that felony charge during pro­ ceedings last week. The Barry County District Court clerk is expected to set a dale within five days for the kickback case. Cain's attorney A Ray Kalliel asked Judge Gary Holman to delay the trial for 120 days, saying that the pro­ secution withheld "critical points of evidence". Kalliel said he was not given a complete list of the witnesses and asked for full disclosure of statements made by the witnesses He said he was surprised in Kent County 61st District Court when a witness testified to matters totally different than informa­ tion he was supplied with. It was “a whole new topic that dealt with intent", he said, adding that when ques­ tioned. the witness did not know why the information was not contained in police reports of his statements, copies of which must be automatically turned over to defense attorneys. "That information was not contained in the statement I received but was discussed many times with the prosecu­ tion." Kalliel said. Assistant Attorney General Mark Bloomer, acting as pro­ secutor for both cases, said he did not take notes while inter­ viewing the witness but that the mentioned testimony subsequently came up in (Kent County) court. "It's improper to raise this (issue) in this court. It’s a red herring." Bloomer said. Kalliel responded by saying that he has only spoken to one witness since "the others have been instructed they don’t have to talk to me and I have no way to get their testimony that the defense is entitled to receive". He complained that his re­ quests for more information have "fallen on deaf ears.” Kalliel said he is asking the attorney general's office for all statements, notes and other known facts from the witnesses, "not just police reports". He also asked that oral in­ terviews be reduced to w ritten form. Bloomer said he will give Kalliel standard discovery reports — tape recordings and detective notes - but not new evidence "That’s not the issue here, it was in Grand Rapids (District Court).” Bloomer said "Any recordings will be given but 1 won’t re-interview for the defense The subject is not pertaining to this court." he argued District Court Judge Gary Holman told attorney s that the prosecutor must reveal infor­ mation discussed with witnesses, whether it is favorable or unfavorable to the defense He made it a pre-trial order that the prosecution disclose any evidence it has within 10 days and any new evidence that may be discovered within 10 days of obtaining such information. FIRST BAPTIST LOCAL CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music CHURCH Sunday School . Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer DIRECTORY Burch to 0 45 a.m 11:00 a.m 6:00 p m 6:45 p.m graduate Clonlara High- MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.‘Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship . » JOa m Sunday School......................................................... 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship..................................... 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11 00 a m Sunday School 9 45 a m Sunday E vening Worship 6;00 p m All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Rev. Cary Wiley Rev. Robert Gerke MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY 111 Church Street 9 45 a m 1100am 9 30 a m Rev. Donald Heydens Phone 891-9259 Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor Rev. Cil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 Saturday Evening Mass.......................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass............. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass................................. 7:00 p.m. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. " The Church where everybody is somebody ... and lesus Christ is Lord" Rev William Dobson, Pastor 9 30 a 10 30 a 600 p 7 00 p m m m m 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 1000 am 1115 am 6 00pm Jones to celebrate 35 years Morning Worship........................10 a.m. Chuck and iXirothy Jones of Gun Lake celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary Sunday, May 24 w ith a family picnic at the home of their son. Rich and Paula Jones The Jones have three sons. Rick, Scott and Craig and wife Cindy, four grand children and a daughter Cyn­ thia Ann, who died in I960 Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 If you would like your church's Directory information listed call 795-3345 for more information. t; t ii.iv i iTi;r?i-iTi' i ■■■TTT?rrr i’r.’i'm'D F. James Budde, D.D.S. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Tracye Lyne Burch. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday t vening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study Tracye Lyne Burch, a former Thornapple Kellogg High School student, is graduating with honors as a junior from Clonlara High School. Ann Arbor Tracye has received several academic scholarships and will be attending Kalamazoo College in the fall. She is the daughter of Bill and Therese Burch of 6539 Noffke Dr.. Caledonia. 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry \alley Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service IL-00 a m. Church School 9:45 aun. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 pm. PHONE 891-8119 Rev Wayne Kiel. P&stor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen. Associate fostor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education James E. Reagan, D.D.S. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome Located tn Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship i Interpreted for hearing impaired)............9:45 a m. Sunday School............................................. 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................. 7:00 p m. Pioneer ClubtK thru 6 grade).......... Wed., 6:30 p m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship ...Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... 795-9277 - MIDDLEVILLE Insurance and Medicaid Accepted llJ . . ■i—- , �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I May 26, 1987 / Page 5 McFall Elementary School students of the week are told Mrs. Buikemas class tour Dr. Richard Choryan's offica. Lost week's students of the week ore (bock row from left) Timothy Barrett, fifth grade, Bianca Frank, fourth grade. Chanda Wenger, third grade; (front row from left) Jason Cowhon. second grade: Lindsey Thornton, first grade: and Shannon Zoet. kindergarten. Each week, teachers and students select six students of the week representing each of the six grades at McFall Elementary School in Middleville. Um week’s Students of the Week were Shannon Zoet, kindergarten; Lindsey Thorn ton. first grade; Jason Cowhan, second grade; Chan­ da Wenger, third grade; Bian ca Frank, fourth grade; and Timothy Barrett, fifth grade The selected students are chosen for their academic and social performance in school. Children named Student of the Week recieve a certificate and a bumper sticker for their parents which reads, "My kid was Student of the Week ” Barry County Commission on Aging announce menu, events Wednesday. May 27 - Sliced beef w/mushroom gravy, scalloped potatoes, peas and carrots, dinner mH. marg . fresh fruit. 2% milk. Thursday , May 28 - Stir fry chicken, oriental veg., sliced beets, rice, dinner roll, marg., fruit cup w/fortune cookie, 2% milk Friday, May 29 - Mystery meal. Monday. June I • Chicken Cacciatore, ilalian mixed veg., spaghetti, french bread, marg., variety cake. 2% milk Tuesday, June 2 - Pepper steak, peas and carrots, scalloped tomatoes, rice, marg., peaches, 2% milk. Events Wednesday, May 27 Hastings—Shopping/Sing Along Crafts/Reading Woodland- Sing along with Isla/Cards. MiddlevilleCard s . NashvilleCards Games Thursday, May 28 Hastings-Shopping Crafts/Reading Nashville-Bingo — BINGO — Caledonia American Legion 9548. M-37 Thursday. Friday, May 29 - Hastings Health Fair Popcorn. Meal served at Moose Lodge that day. Monday, June 1 - HastmgsReading/Social Security. Tuesday, June 2 - Nashville— Puzzles. Hastings—Puzzles. Meals are available for those over 60 years of age. and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Con­ gregate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 3 p.m. one day in advance for reserva­ tions Meals are served al: Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave. Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday, and Friday. Nashville-Masonic Temple Monday. Tuesday. Wednes day. Thursday & Frida) Delton-Faith United Methodist Church. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Middleville-VFW Post. Monday. Wednesday. & Thursday. Woodland Eagles Club. Monday, Wednesday. & Friday. Home Delivered Meals are available at Extra Cost. Special Notice Remember on Friday. May 29 at the Commission On Ag­ ing Office at 120 N. Michigan will be our Annual Health Fair for persons 60 years of age and older. Don’t miss this chance to have a Free Health Check. Call 948-4856 now for an appointment. The Hastings Center noon meal will be served at the Mixvse Lodge on Friday. May 29. Mrs. Siler's students inspect a contact lens as Dr. Choryan tells them about the differences between contact lens and glasses. Caledonia Elementary students eye local optometry practice by Jean Soest Caledonia 2nd graders had their eyes out for some ex­ tracurricular learning last week when students were able to visit a local optometrist’s offfice. The students of Mrs. Buikema and Mrs. Siler visited Dr Richard J. Choryan’s Main Street office, which has recently undergone an extensive expansion and facelift. The students learned about eyes and eye glasses and con­ tact lenses. Some children were allowed to try on antique glasses. They learned the dif­ ference between the different types of glasses and contact lenses and the different parts of the eye. The students were also scheduled to walk to D<fcW grocery and the Slate Bank of Caledonia as part ol their businesses and practitioners. Those visits were cancelled, however, due to rain Advertise to your local customers. Call the ‘SUN & NEWS’ at 795-3345 Renton completes training Army Private Bruce B Renton, son of Anna I. Ren­ ton of 10380 Kalamazoo Ave.. Caledonia, has com­ pleted the basic field artillery cannoneer course under the one station unit training (OSUT) program at Fort Sill. Okla During the course, students were taught the duties of a • WANTED • INSURANCE CLERK/RECEPTIONIST Family Practice Office, Middleville * 25-50 Hours per week ♦ Thorough insurance Experience Essential * Computer Experience Helpful how itzer or gun section crewman. They also received instruction in communica­ tions. mainienact and the handling of ammunition and explosives. OS L T is a program that combines basic training with advanced individual training. Renton is a 1986 graduate of Caledonia High School. June 10 set for Parmalee special breakfast event The Parmelee Strawberry Breakfast will be held at the Parmelee Church. June 10 from 8 a.m until ? There will also be a bake sale and c rafts display CAKES For all Occasions Send Resume to; MARK R. PASCHALL, M.D 490 Edward St. Middleville. Ml 49333 ORDER GRADUATION CAKES NOW! Call Betty Welton 891-1786 fiRADUATIOkJ PARTY SPECIALS | 3| Chipped HAM Cooked $089 £ ib BEEF ROASTED c Turkey Breast $069 ib m WE ALSO HAVE SALADS AVAILABLE seuasl We are a federally inspected facility GEUKES Custom Meat Processing RETAIL AND WHOLESALE MEAT Me*. ia«M(Taut • mmm ««m> CALL 795-3767 accept Food Stamps "We sell °bestre �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 26, 1967 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST Congratulations for whom the Holy Family Catholic Church May wedding bells toll: John McNarmara and Tamara Dean. Pat Sanford and Kelly Babcock. Michael Cook and Joanne Wachter; Frank Kapugia and Catherine Burn, and Michael Loew and Christine Belter New parishioners at Holy Family Church include Mrs Richard (Michele) Bidwell and Family of Grand Rapids. Michael Patterson Jr of Kent­ wood; and Mrs. Llewellyn (Rose) Tilma and family of Wayland Those baptized into the Christian community at Holy Family were Amy Christine Andrusiak daughter of Mike and Phyllis Andrusiak Jordon Lee Barber, son of Jerry and Chris Barber. Dalton Bo Dame, son of Dan and Julie Dame: Theodore John Mc­ Coy. son of Darren and Kathy McCoy; Michael Thomas Colbom son of Larry and Marla Colborn. Randi Marie Flynn, daughter of Kathleen and Patrick Flynn; Nicholas Allen Mooney, son of James and Ix’nette Mooney. Initiated into (he Holy Family Roman Catholic Church Easter Sunday were Cathy Gornicwicz. Richard Laycock. Mary Wray and Robert Yolsting Receiving full Communion with the Holy Family Catholic Church were Bernard Bums. Charles Clark, Frank Kapugia, Ixnnette Mooney and Mark Schmedtke. Mr. Nicholas Bravata was confirmed on Easter Sunday. Those First Communicants at Holy Family were: Bianca Arrigo, Lacy Balkema, Richard Bosorabski. Jenifer Bivins, Keri Bloem, W. Jay Bordock, Jeffery Catlin, Jamie Dill, Joshua Fink beiner, Danielle Foote, Julie Gemhart, Joel Hofstra, An­ drew Hubert, Loren Hum mell, Kyle Kietzman, Zachcry Langkamp, Phillip Licari, Andrew Mathias. Mindy Merritt, Jacob Meyerink, Julie Michand, Samuel Neeley. Billy Osbourne, Blake Sinclair. Sarah Steele. Michael Stein. Dan Van Dorp. Audrey Warner, Barbara Warner and Brian Willmarth. Jak Jenson visited Jim Gehl last week Tuesday afternoon. Gerry Jackiewtcz visited him one day also The Ralph Gehls received a letter from grandson Rodney Miller in England where he is stationed with the U.S. Air Force. He enjoys his job but misses his fnends in the United States. Jim Gehl's son Bradley will be 13 on May 30. We are sorry to hear Tom Stauffer’s wife is very ill. May God be with her Mr Arme Meyennk had the misfortune to break some ribs and is having quite a time getting around Cynthia Brink and Kevin Kelly will be married on August 15. Cynthia is the daughter of Michael and Mary Brink of Utica Kevin is the son of Pat and Carol Kelly of Caledonia. Vows of matrimony will be spoken August 15 between Julie and Tuttle and Rick Guyott Julie is the daughter of Deral and Jeannie Tuttle of Wyoming. Ml. Rick is the son of Rich and Betty Guyott of Caledonia The Rev. Fr. Don Heydens spent a few days on Mackinac Island attending a seminar last week. It was very cold up there A one-hour Citizens Against Crime” presentation, a free public service program, will be held at the American Legion Hall June 3 at 8 p.m. It is open to adults and teenagers. Mr. Nick Ferro passed away last Tuesday. He owned “Ferro’s Cove” lunch and ice cream place at Gun Lake. Our condolances to his family. Lucas Fleischmann, because of bladder infections, had to go in for X-rays on Thursday. Bob Gehl went with Bart Overholt to the Overholt’s cabin in Greenville Friday night. They caught some nice fish. Sunday afternoon Bob Gehl and Scott Schiefla went fishing also Congratulations to Alfred and Wilma Tiemeyer who celebrated 40 years of mar­ riage together on May 27. Once again Don Passenger is running and winning. He ran in the 20-Kilometer PepsiTulip Time Run in Holland last Saturday. Covering the 12.4 miles in one hour, five minutes and 50 seconds to win the race Way to go Don! The Grand Rapids Press sponsor^ the SuperMar pro­ gram that honors 100 seniors from schools in the Kent and Ottawa Area intermediate school districts for all-around achievement Two of Caledonia's Senior s made the list. Congratulations to Bradley Jon Sizelove and Lin­ da Warner Sunday Eva Engle accom panted her sister and husband. Mr and Mrs. Rudy Lundi to Dowagiac to attend a 50th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs Willard Reed The Caledonia United Methodist Church honored their graduates last Sunday Congratulations to Jon Stratman and Mark Garbow Next Sunday. May 31, is Food Box Sunday for Caledonia United Methodist Church. Friday evening the Richard Soest family enjoyed a boat ride on Duncan I^ake The w ind made it feel a lot colder than it really was. Saturday and Sunday the Richard Soest family spent most of their time at the cot­ tage of George Stewart on Woodbeck Lake. The girls en­ joyed catching fish and the paddle boat. Monday, the Richard Soest family added their Model A to the group of Grand A's who participated in Jenison’s Memorial Day Parade Later we picniced at the Dave Donovans for lunch. It was good to be w ith the Grand A’s again, many of whom we haven’t seen in four or five years. Our family spent Monday afternoon with Art and Jean Soest in Wyoming Caledonia Elementary School’s sixth grade will pre sent an patriotic musical. All American on June 2. at 7 p.m. in the Caledonia Elementary school’s gym As the school year is comirig to a close, it’s always a mad rush to get everything in; class field trips, spring con­ certs, field day. and awards assemblies. The Caledonia Community Ed’s Preschool ended the school year with picnics last Wednesday and Thursday. The Caledonia Junior High School held their awards assembly or honors night with awards being given for atten­ dance, good behavior. You Did It. etc., awards. Con­ gratulations to all who were recognized But many, many more events are to take place bet­ ween now and June 10. Star­ ling with graduation this Fri­ day evening. The grade school students are planning Cain hearing, conintued from 4 Kalliel contended that a witness gave conflicting evidence involving Cam and certain police radios. Kalliel said that the witness first testified that Cain was going to use residue insurance money to purchase police equipment. The witness then testified under re-direct ex­ amination that Cain intended to reimburse himself for a police radio he had purchased for use in his private vehicle. “To the best of my know ledge I have given all the evidence to the defense.” Bloomer said. No new evidence has come to light, he said Kalliel said that there may be a need for another pre-trial in the kickback case or he may want to make further motions. Judge Holman is consider­ ing disqualify mg himself from the case “I would feel a bit uncom­ fortable hearing a case that in­ volves a police officer who has served for several years in Barry County and who has Holman said he would decide wheth­ er to disqualify himself. come before this bench on many occasions (as an ar­ resting officer).’’ he said. Holman said he would decide whether or not to dis­ qualify himself from the case in the next few days. Neither attorney asked that he be disqualified College Week set for June 22-25 College Week, a four-day, live-and-leam program spon­ sored by the Michigan State University Cooperative Ex­ tension Service Home Economics Program, will be held June 22-25 on the MSU campus in East Lansing. The 60 classes, workshops, tours and films offered this year will cover such topics as parenting, managing resources, foods and nutri­ tion. public policy issues, leadership, housing and many current health concerns. Classes will be taught by Ex­ tension staff. MSU faculty members and resource specialists from around the state. Letty Cottin Pogrebin. best­ selling author and columnist for such magazines as Ms. and Good Housekeeping, will highlight College Week with her keynote address ‘Among Fnends: Who We Like. Why We Like Them and What We Do With Them." Pogrebin will share the results of her class picnics, field days and the Awards Assemblies. Schools out for summer at noon June 10. In the weeks ahead: the Top O’ Morning Circle will meet at the home of Vivian Sher­ man’s on June 9 at 9:30 a m. The Caledonia’s United Methodist Women will hold their regular meeting at 7 p.m. on June 11 at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. Caledonia United Methodist Church will hold their Vaca­ tion Bible School the week of June 22 to 26 from 9:30 a m. to 11:30 a m. with a picnic on June 26. Caledonia's Order of the Eastern Stars will be having a Friends Night on June 9. This is just one of many things planned for this evening. Remember lady officers you must wear white that night. I hope that you had a very enjoyable Memorial Day weekend and that you have a safe and terrific summer. Ralph. Thei.ma and Jim Gehl and Clair and Barbara Waite enjoyed Memorial Day night supper at the David and Sue's wedding anniversary. Congratulations to Randy and Jen Jousma. Robert and Susan Veilhouse and Greg and Cheryl Kaiser on births of new baby boys, also to Mr and Mrs. David Bradley on the birth of a new baby girt. Mrs. Floyd Wells was taken to Butterworth Hospital Memorial Day afternoon with a possible coronary for test Our best wishes to her. Ralph Langkamp spent the last couple of weekends up north at Millie’s cottage fishing and fixing. Ivan Langkamp received a phone call from son Bob and Jean from California Sunday night. Everyone was fine. research into the nature of friendships For 60 years. College Week participants of all ages and backgrounds have come an­ nually to the MSU campus for four days to participate in an informal learning experience and discuss the issues that af­ fect them and their families. The cost of the program is $128. which covers housing. meals, class fees and all materials. Participants will be housed in a university residence hall. A number of optional extra-curricular events are planned, including various tours. For further information about College Week, contact the Cooperative Extension Service at 948-4862 Area students named to WMU Dean’s List A total of 936 students are included on the dean's list for the winter semester of the 1986-87 academic year at Western Michigan University. To be eligible, students must have compiled at least a 3.5 grade point average (on a scale of 4 0 being all A s) in at least 14 hours of graded class work. Among them are Mana E Herbert of 12425 Oakwood Shore. Wayland, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gary Hebert. Todd R Courts ot 6911 Not tie Dr.. Caledonia, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Courts, and Claire K Wiennga of 7817 Whitneyville. Mid dleville. daughter of Mr and Mrs. Bernard Wiennga Steiner named ter dean’s list at Kalamazoo College Over 140 students who earned a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale were named to the Kalamazoo Col­ lege Dean's list for the past academic quarter. Among those named is JoHannah Steiner, freshman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce W Steiner, 11101 Bowens Mill Road, Middleville. Kalamazoo is an indepen dent, coeducational, liberal arts college. Founded in 1833, it is'among the 100 oldest col­ leges and universities in the United States. Kalamazoo of­ fers 22 majors to its 1,100 students, and is noted for the unique “K" Plan curriculum that blends foreign study, career development intern­ ships, and senior individualiz­ ed projects with a traditional liberal arts education. Kurt Taylor award winners told by Caledonia School The 1986-87 Kurt Taylor Award winners are Korey Hoffman and Kent Taylor This prestigious award was established in memory of a fine young student - athlete, ideals of sportsmanship, scholarship and positive personality. The award winners are nominated by their basketball coaches and elected by the faculty at the junior high for their outstanding basketball careers. A $25 scholarship is award ed to the winners to be used toward the summer basketball camp of their choice. BILLIE’S BEAUTY SALON "On the Lake” 565 S Shore Drive Green Lake Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RUSSELL. OWNER 25 YEARS/N/HE SAME LOCA TK)N RE/MAX BROKERS 891-9219 We have moved See me for all your real estate needs at 131 E. Main CALEDONIA LU WARD 795-3723 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 26, 1987 / Page 7 Hot air balloonport launching set for July 7 Michigan Sure Parks attract visitors from around the United Stales who seek to en­ joy the system’s unique daytime and overnight facilities at the State Park's public Great Lakes beaches and dunes, rustic forests, in­ land lakes for camping, boating, fishing and many other four-season attractions. Starting June 7. something new will be added to the State Park system-the first Hot Air Balloonport a permanent launching facility where par­ ticipants and spectators can observe an estimated 25 flights weekly during the May through September season “We re really excited about the spectacular outdoor view­ ing opportunities that the Hot Air Balloonport presents to users of Michigan State Parks.” said Russ Cooley, responsible for southern Michigan State Park operations. “The Hot Air Balloonport will be located at the Island luikc Recreation Area, and the public is invited to the “open house’ ceremonies on June 7. at 7 p.m.. when 20 balloons will be launched together to dedicate this new facility.” he added The launching will take place at the Island 1-akc Recreation Area s Meadow Picnic Area, just west of the area's main entrance Island Ijikc Recreation Area is ac­ cessible by both I 96 and Old Grand River Road, at Kens ington Road, cast of Brighton in Livingston County. While balloons have lifted from and landed in State Parks before. Cooley said this is lhe first time a Michigan State Park facility has been designated primarily as a balloonport Only certified, licensed and insured hot air balloon pilots can request an annual launch permit for a $25 annual fee. Spectators can observe ballon Workshop on substance abuse open to all, June 2 On Tuesday . June 2. at 8:30 a m in the Auditorium at Metropolitan Hospital, the Grand Rapids Chapter of Pro­ blems of Alcoholism in Labor and Management (PALM) is sponsoring a workshop entitl­ ed. “ CHEMICAL DRUG ABUSE - WHAT IS IT? THE WHOLE PICTURE The moderator for the workshop will be Ms Vera Rice. Industrial Nurse. Westinghouse The speaker will be Dr John Budnick. Medical Director of the CareUnit of Grand Rapids Contact Robert Byrd at 243-2273 to make advanced reservations There is a $5 charge that includes a con- Correction from last week's paper An error was made in a press release concerning Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education members taking part in graduation ceremonies on May 31. 1987. James Verlindc and Donald W'llliamson will be representing the Board of Education at the graduation ceremonies. i lAF liftoffs and landings by admis­ sion to the Recreation Area In celebration of the Michigan Sesqutcentennials “ Natural Resources Week” activities in early June, no motor vehicle permit will be needed by visitors to Island Lake Recreation Area on June 7. iffke... tinental breakfast PALM is a non-profit organization formulated to raise the awareness of substance abuse in Western Michigan Zoo officials hope penguin eggs hatch Thomos Kaechele is pictured (center) with Dr. Jomes A. Jaksa, (left) professor of communication and president of the Faculty Senate, and Dr. Diether H. Hoenicke, (right) president of WMU. Magellanic penguins at the John Ball Zoo are currently incubating six eggs. This is the third season the penguins have successfully produced eggs The first year the eggs proved to be infertile. Last year, chicks were hatched but failed to survive. The birds built nests starting in early March and the eggs were laid late March and early April. The penguins are now taking turns incubating their eggs Zoo staff members are hopeful that any chicks hatch ed can be successfully raised by the parents. The penguin exhibit re­ mains open to the public and visitors can continue to check the progress Zoo officials ask that noise and flash cameras be kept U),a minimum. Kaechele named presidential scholar Thomas W Kaechele of 6350 N. Middleville Road was one of 40 Western Michigan University seniors named a 1987 Presidential Scholar. The award is Western’s highest honor presented to a senior. Student^ are nominated for the award by faculty members of the department in which they have a major. They are selected on the basis of general academic excellence, on academic and/or artistic promise. BlKHWACKER 650 S. Broadway, Middleville 795-7782 9-6 Mon.-Sat.; 10-4 Sun. The scholars were presented with certificates by WMU President Diether H Haenicke at the seventh an­ nual Presidential Scholars Convocation this spring. The event, described as "truly a celebration of the excellence of Western’s students.’’ was sponsored by the WMU Faculty Senate and the Office of the President. Dr James A. Jaksa. professor of com­ munication and president of the Faculty Senate, presided. Kaechele was named a Presidential Scholar in the Department of theatre He plans to enter graduate schixil and eventually would like to operate his own theatre While at Western, he has received the David Wayne Scholarship, the Theater Guild Scholarship and the Grand Rapids Combined Theater Scholarship His cm phases is on acting, but he has worked with nearly every aspect of the theatrical process seniors i ASK FOR 1 ASK FOR YOUR DISCOUNT NURSERY. 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Middleville, Ml I May 26. 1987 f BEST WISHES Jennifer Barton Kimberly Batson Kimberly Belson Pauline Sclafani Rachel Boger Joyce Bussema Stephen Clark Veronica Claypool Mark Cline Lori Courtney Shawn Smith Tammy Lynch Douglas DeVries Mark Drenten Patrick Eaton Blake Elderkin Douglas Fox Jason Sutherland Denise Van Duine Jennifer Geukes William Goodman Carrie Grube Lisa Adgate Pamela Spicer Rachel Smelker Melissa Blough Robin Cook Scott Smith Laura Eaglen Sheryl Godzwa Jeanine Stander Pamela Bode Bradley Hair Kimberly Stanton Richard DeMorrow Mark Tasker Michael Henning Kurtis Henry Heidi Berg Shannon Herweyer Sun & News Graduation Sponsors: Dr. Thomas R. Anderson, D.D.S. Booth Insurance Agency Gavin Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac 4630 N. Middleville Rd., Middleville, Ml Call... 795-7916 497 Arlington, Middleville, Ml Call... 795-3302 938 Middleville Rd. 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Ml / May 26, 1967 Caledonia High announces ‘Top Ten’ seniors Kelly Crum is lhe daughter of Jan and Denny Crum. 4500 Second Street Kelly is a member of the National Honor Society In volleyball she won most improved player as a freshman and most valuable player recognition her sophomore year She also won most improved player as a junior, along with most points served her senior year. She was co-captain of the volleyball team Kelly earned varsity letters in both softball and volleyball Next year Kelly plans on at­ tending Huntington College (Indiana) Her goal is to even­ tually become a teacher Tina Frantti is the daughter of Don and Gail Frantti, z 323 Johnson Street Kelly Crum. Tino Frontti. She is a member of the Na­ tional Honor Society and earned varsity letters in cross country, track and volleyball. Her plans for next year are to attend .the University of Michigan where she plans on majoring in psychology. Tina's goal is to become a clinical psychologist. In her spare tune Tina en­ joys ice skating, working and being with friends Andrea Maines is the daughter of George and Linda Maines. 744() Kettle Lake Drive. Alto Andrea is a member of the National Honor Society. She has been a member of the Virginia and Missouri All-State Orchestra. She also was captain of the softball team two years. Andrea was named to the All-Conference Softball team her sophomore year and she was named Honorable Men tion All-Conference Softball Brad Sizelove. Brian Timmer. team and All-Area Softball team her junior year. She is up for nomination again this Brad Sizelove is the son of section leader (concert band) year. Doug and Anita Sizelove. and he won recognition as Andrea plans on attending Best Intrumentahst the past the University of Michigan 6201. 84th Street. Brad has two years. Brian was selected and eventually she hopes to consistently been on the Caledonia High School honor to attend a summer music earn a degree in law. Andreas other interests roll and has earned his camp in Europe (1985). His academic varsity letter. He is band spent 26 days traveling, are. "Sports, especially also a recipient of the Pepsi studying and performing in softball.” six cities and three countries. Leila Myers is the daughter Co. National Merit Scholar­ Brian will attend of John and Leila Myers. ship and the University of Michigan Distinguished Kalamazoo College next year. 6861 Cherry Valley. S.E. Alumni Scholarship He plans on majoring in Leila is this year’s saiutatorian Brad’s athletic honors in­ Economics/Business Ad­ (ranks seoend in her class). clude his J.V. letters in ministration. He would like Leila received an academic toi begin a career by manag­ letter her junior year. She has basketball and baseball, and his varsity letter in baseball, ing a retail store in continue to always been on the honor roll work his way up from there She won first place at the three years. He is also cocaptain of the varisty baseball For recreation. Brian plays Grand Rapids Junior College team. his saxophone. He enjoys his Business Competition, Job In­ Brad is presently serving as part-time jobs working for terview Division. Junior president of the Caledonia Woodland Shopping Center Year. High School Chapter of the and ’The Gap”. Leila played on the varsity National Honor Society and Amy Vaughn is the golf team for four years. She has been a member tor the daughter of Jamce and C. also earned a varsity letter for past three years. Michael Vaughn She lives at cheerleaders her junior year. Brad will attend the Univer­ 5138 Thomapple River Drive. Leila plans on attending sity of Michigan in Ann Arbor Amy is a member of the Na­ Davenport College next year, next year where he plans on tional Honor Society. majoring in accounting. In her majoring in chemical Amy participated in free time Leila enjoys golf, engineering powderpuf football in her reading and camping His extra-curricular ac­ junior and senior years Holh Poll is the daughter of tivities and hobbies include Next year Amy will be at­ Jan and Ken Poll. 2411 76th baseball, skiing, tennis, golf tending Michigan State Street. S.E. Holly is a member of the National and spending time with his University. She has not decid­ friends He also enjoy s work­ ed on a major yet. but she is Honor Society. She has received the State of Michigan ing at Snider’s Home Enter­ interested tn journalism. Amy's interests include and Eva Finkbeiner tainment Centre in Caledonia Brian Timmer is the son of reading, writing, and bicycl­ Scholarships Jem and Bethel Timmer. ing She has also enjoyed be­ Holly has been the wrestl­ ing a sixth grade camp ing statistian for the past four 8787. 76th Street. S.E . Aho Brian has been a member of counselor seasons. Linda Warner is the Holly w ill be attending the National Honor Society Calvin College next year for the past two years. He was daughter of Nella Warner also recognized at the land the late Dealton Warner) where she plans on com­ pleting her course work to Caledonia High School of 5488 W hitney siUe. Alto. Academic Awards Banquet Linda is this year's valedic­ become an elementary both junior and senior years. torian (top ranking senior). teacher Brian is the editor of the She is a National Merit Holly’s interests and hob­ bies include working at 1987 Caledonia High School Scholar which means she Caledonia Child Care Center Yearbook. "The Caledo­ scored in the top half of I per nian” He is also saxophone cent graduating seniors NA­ and band flag corps Andrea Maines. Leila Myers. Holly Poll. Amy Vaughn. Linda Warner. Bob Weaver. TIONWIDE She was selected to attend the State of Michigan Board of Education Summer Institute (junior year) and the U.S. Military Academy Invitational Academic W'orkshop in Math at West Point. Linda also received the Michigan State University Alumni Outstan­ ding Junior Award. Linda is vice president of the Caledonia High School Chapter of the National Honor Society. Athletically. Linda has won varsity letters in basketball, volleyball and track. In volleyball she received Most Determined Honors tenth grade. Most Improved eleventh grade and Most Kills twelfth grade. Linda was nominated to the All Conference team her senior year. Linda was co-captain of both volleyball and track teams. Linda is undecided as to her college choice or major. She is considering Hope College. Michigan State University and the University of Houston her college major will be in the math and/or science areas In her spare time Linda en­ joys reading, canoeing, photography, cooking and repairing old jewelry. Robert Weaver III, is the son of Sharon and Robert Weaver Jr . 5366, 84th Street Bob has been a member of the National Honor Society the Focus on land use, zoning at Tri-County Groundwater meeting set for June 4 The Barry. Allegan and Calhoun County Cooperative Extension Services is inviting local officials and concerned citizens to attend an infor­ mative seminar dealing with our groundwater The services say there are many "featured experts” who will be guest speakers in areas of health aspects, legal aspects and contamination aspects of ground water During this evening ses­ sion. very specific ground­ water information will be given for each county to iden­ tify aquifers, areas of con­ tamination. potential "hot spots ”, etc. The service says this infor­ mation should be valuable in helping decision-makers in our counties make some very tough decisions about land use, zoning, economic development, tourism, etc in the future. There will be limited reser­ vations for each county Call Janice K Hartough at the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice. 948-4862, for more information. past two years He particiaptcd in golf one year, track three years and he participated in basketball four years. He earned All Conference Honorable Men tion senior year, All­ Conference junior year "Grand Rapids Press, All Area Honorable Mention junior year and "Advance” All Area Team junior and senior year in basketball. Bob has been class treasurer the past three years and Na­ tional Honor Society treasurer this year. In his spare time Bob enjoys swimming and both water ski­ ing and downhill skiing. Bob is planning on becom­ ing an engineer. Awards assembly Caledonia Elem. awards assembly set for June 10 The Caledonia Elementary School 1987 Awards Assembly will be held on Wednesday , June 10, at 9:30 a m. in the high school gym­ nasium. Parents and com­ munity members are cordially invited to attend. Caledonia 6th grade concert set for June 2 Caledonia Schools’ sixth graders will present a patriotic musical, All American, in the school gym on Tuesday. June 2. at 7 p.m. �The Sun end News. Middleville, Ml I May 26. 1987 / Pag® u Members of Boy Scout Troop 105 wove their banner os they porode down Main Street. Parade, from page 1 with freedom, peace and righteousness In paying their respects. Junior Vice Commander Richard Perrault placed white flowers, a symbol of purity, before the monument to sym­ bolize the courage of all men who fought for freedom and Comrade Officer of the Day Floyd Kaminski placed red flowers in remembrances of the heroic dead. The quartermaster placed a flag at the monument “on VFW Stat* Quartermaster Clarence Schumaker tosses a commemorative wreath in the Thornapple Comp Fire Girls take part in the parade. behalf of our glonous republic for whose integrity our com­ rades enlisted and served” as an emblem of the nation. The ceremons concluded with a silent salute, the honor guard rendering a gun salute, the Thomapple Kellogg High Scb<x>l Band performing the National Anthem, the taps, and a cannon salute by the first Michigan Light Artillery. Other parade participants included Boy Scixit Troop 105 and 65; Cub Scout Pack 3065; World War I Veterans; Camp Fire Girls; Thomapple Kellogg High School and Middle School marching bands; 4-H horseback riders and other riders, drivers of antique tractors, the Mid­ dleville Police Department; the Middleville-Thomapple Township Fire and Am­ bulance Service trucks, and a pony and buggy cart. TK POOL SUMMER 1987 Learn to Swim Program JUNE 8 - JUNE 23 ... MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY 9:00-9:45 Swim Club. Class designed for children between the ages of 7 and 16 who wish to learn strong, competitive strokes, turns. Children should be strong swimmers. 10:00-10:30 Water Babies. A familiarization program for infants 12 months and above. Parents are in the water with children. 10:30-11:00 Pre-Beginners. Children 4 years and older, unless they have completed tiny tots class. 12:15-12:55 Beginners. Provides introduction to the Red Cross swim technique. Children 5 and older. 1:00-1:40 Advanced Beginners. Provides a wide variety of skills on the stomach and back along with advanced safety skills. Must have successfully completed Beginners. 2:00-3:00 Open Swim. Children under 8 must be with an adult. Adult Lap Swim 5:00-6:00 6:00-7:00 7:00-7:45 Family Swim. Children must be with a parent. Adult Instruction Aqua Ex 7:45-8:15 Please register for this session by June 3, 1987. Call... 795-3397 JUNE 29 • JULY 30 MONDAY and WEDNESDAY 9:00- 9:45 Swim Club 10:00-10:30 Tiny Tots 10:30-11:00 Water Babies 11:00-11:40 Beginners 11:45-12:25 Intermediates 1:30- 2:30 Open Swim 5:00- 6:00 Adult Lap 6:00- 7:00 Family Swim 7:00- 8:30 Adv. Lifesaving TUESDAY and THURSDAY 9:00- 9:45 Swim Club 10:00-10:30 Tiny Tots 10:30-11:00 Water Babies 11:00-11:40 Beginners 11:45-12:25 Intermediates 1:30- 2:30 Open Swim 5:00- 6:00 Adult Lap 6:00- 7:00 Family Swim 7:00- 7:45 Adult Instruction 8:00-----8:45 Aqua Ex Tiny Tots: Children 2-5. Parents in the water with children. PRICE: Water Babies. Tiny Tots. $15: Aqua Ex. $15: All other lessons $20 TO ENROLL: Call between 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Thursday Community Ed Office • 795-3397 First Michigan Light Artillery prepares to fire a cannon salute. MARKER IMPLEMENT Super Spring Sale of New Garden Tractors 1987 Model LAWN TRACTORS Special 2 Year Warranty Financing 90 Days Same As Cash No Down Payment CLEARANCE SALE 0/10/ John Deere Push Mowers .. 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Byron Center 5 After building a comman­ ding 28 point lead after the field event on Monday, the ladies added twelve more points to their lead, to finish with a forty point lead over their nearest competitors The Caledonia ladies crowned eleven Conference Champions in the meet. Defending champion. Amy Stoffcrs. again won the discus and shot put event, while senior Deice Raab won the long jump event. In the running events Sally Clark won both the 100 and 300M hurdles, while sophomore Sarah Ashbough, was victorious in the I600M run The 3200M Relay Team of Carla Frantti. Jennie Dambly. Carrie Hill, and Becki Stouffer placed first as dal the I600M Relay Team of Jenni Colburn. Linda Warner. Deb Schumacher, and Sally Clark Meet Results with Con­ ference Champions and Caledonia and Middleville girls finishes arc: Shot Put 1st Amy Stoffcrs (C), 3rd Jenny Frey (TK). 4th Jill Zaudbergen (C). 5th Yvonne Wicliuk (TK). 6th Dawn Graham (C). 33’11 1/2” Discus 1st Amy Stoffers (C). 2nd Jill Zaudbergen (C). 4th Jenny Frey (TK). 6th Path Bode (TK). 100 0“ Long Jump: 1st De lee Raab (C). 4th Martha Funk (JK). 5th Judy Brodcock (C). 6(h Tammy Ruffner (TK). 15' 2 1/4 3 2OOM Relay 1st Caledonia (Frantti. Dambly. Hill. Stouffer.) 2nd Mid­ dleville 10.24.2 I OOM Hurdles 1M Sally Clark (C). 3rd Jenni Colburn (C). 4th Martha Funk (TK), 6th Sara Selleck (TK). 17.3. 1600M Run 1st Sarah Ashbough (C). 2nd Jodi Posthumus (TK). 3rd Becki Stouffer (C). 5th Tammy Walma (C). 6th Roh Curths (TK) 5:31 6 400M Dash 1st Treno Youkcrs (TK). 2nd Deb Schumacher (C). 3rd Sara Selleck (TK). 4th Linda Warner (C). 5th Brenna Frank (TK) 1:02 I 800M Run 1st Kim Newman (TK). 2nd Becky Stouffer (C) 4th Sarah Ashbough (C) 5th Denise VanDuinc (TK). 6th Carrie Hill (C). 2:32.9. 300 Hurdles: 1st Sally Clark (C). 2nd Treno Youkers (TK). 3rd Jenni Colburn (C). 4th Martha Funk (TK). 5th Tammy Ruffner (TK). 48.9 200M Dash 1st Traci Bishop (L). 2nd Pam Eaglcn (TK). 5th Deb Schumacher (C). 6th Deice Raab (C). 26 8 32OOM Run Michelle Snyder (G). 2nd Carla Frantti (C). 3rd Jennie Dambly (C). 4th Jodi Posthumus (TK). 6th Kristine Overmire (C). 12:06.4 I600M Relay 1st Caledonia (Colburn. Warner. Schumacher. Clark). 2nd Middleville. 4:20.1. Caledonia O.K. Blue Champions 1st Row - Tammy Walma. Linda Warner. Amy Stoffers. Sally Clark. Delee Raab. Dawn Graham 2nd Row - Jenni Colburn Jill Zaudbergen. Colleen Mar­ Middleville second in both O-K Blue boys & girls track meets Powerful Caledonia out distanced Middleville for the O-K Blue girls and boys league meet titles last week The Fighting Scots finished with 182 points to 142 for Middleville in the girls meet while Caledonia outdistanced the boys 178-131 Middleville did boast five firsts in the girls meet with Pam Eaglcn in the 100 (13.08). Irena Yonkers in the 440 (1:02.07). Kim Newman in the 880 (2:32.9), the 880 relay team of Pam Baerman. Juliette Esakson. Yonkers, and Eaglen (1.51.2). and the 440 team of Baerman. Esakson. Martha Funk and Eaglen (52.8) Seconds went to Sherry Walton in the high jump and the two-mile relay team of Barb Hoisted. Denise VanDuine. Rori Curths and Newman, (he mile relay team of Sara Selleck. Curths. Newman and Yonkers. Eaglen in the 220. Jodie Posthumus in the mile and Yonkers in the 330 low hurdles Jenny Fry in the shot and Selleck in the 440 took thirds In the boys meet, the 880 relay team of Jim Thorn. Bill Atkinson. Jim Grube and Dean McNutt took a first (1:35.5) as did the mile relay team of Tim Mesecar. Atkin son. McNutt and Thorn (3:33.3) Indnidual firsts went to Tim Mesecar in the 400 meter (51.4) and 220 (23.4) and Brad Eastwood in the low hurdles (40 5). Seconds went to Brad VanSickle in the discus. Brent Van Polen in the high hurdles. Tim Mesecar in the 100 and McNutt in the 400 Eric Seubring in the pole vault. Atkinson in the long jump. Scott Palmer. Warren Kidder. Steve Becker and Ken Carpenter in the two-mile all took thirds Fourths went to Thom in the 100 and 200. IXmg Mesecar in the high tump. Ken Kares in the discus, the 400 relay of VanPolen. Mike Smith. Van Sickle and Grube. Palmer in the 800 and Becker Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Your Lawn Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) ri Middleville Bob Klinge ■gl 795-7647 in the 3200. Middleville boys coach Keith Middlebush said the finish was nearly as high as his team could have expected. “I was really pleased.” he said “We only have one senior who placed during the year, but he didn't place in the league meet So I think the kids can see the light at the end of the tunnel as far as Caledonia goes. ‘We’re really looking for­ ward to next year.” Free fishing clinic June 6 Fishing clinics, derbies, tournaments and seminars are planned statewide by local communities, clubs and businesses during or in con­ junction with Michigan s June 6-7. free fishing weekend, in which no fishing license is re­ quired of residents or nonresidents these two days. A June 6 Free Fishing Clime will be held at Gun Lake in Barry Allegan County sponsored by the Yankee Spr­ ings Recreation Area and Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Persons interested in learn­ ing of additional events plann­ ed m their area as the free fishing weekend nears should voniact the Department of Natural Resources iDNR) PuMk Affairs Offices al 517-373-1214. Laming, or 672 7822 or 792-6655 for local inivniiatkHi shall. Teresa Soper. Tracy Lynn, Tracy Goodnough. Kristine Overmire 3rd Row - poach Zomerlei, Nancy Cox. Terri ftuchs. Deb Schumacher. Sarah Ashbough. Becki Stouffer. Amanda Laetz. Shannon Plants. 4th Row - Coach Hodgkin- sar. Judy Brodcock. Carrie Hill. Anne A nd rusiak. Jennie Dambly. Carla Frantti Kim Graham, Julie Zawooki. Tcna 'Stevens Trojan baseball team splits with Lee, beats Comstock Park Middleville's B.J. Furrow improved his record to a perfect 6-0 with a five-hit. 14-4 w in over Comstock Park last week. The Trojans also split a doubleheader with Lee. winn­ ing the first game 5-2 and dropping the nightcap 4-2. Middleville finishes 10-12 overall and 8-6 in the O-K Blue. Furrow struck out six and walked only two in finishing a perfect league season. She struck out six. Brian Verlinde went 4-for-4 while Mark Tasker crashed a pair of homers and a single g<xd for seven R.B.l.s Mark Verline added a pair of hits Middleville built an 8-1 lead after two innings and cruised from there. "What a gixxi way to end the season.” said Middleville coach Bernie Weller. "I waited all year for this team to expkxie and they did in the lastr game. “At the end of the season we were a very gtxxl baseball team. It’s too bad the season doesn't start now " Against Lee. Furrow picked up the win in the opener. He allowed only two runs in the first inning — one unearned - while striking out 12 and walking four Middlesille used a three run first inning to start fast. Tasker has a two-run single and Furrow added an RBI single Ross Sprague finished with two hits as did Tasker Stickney went 3-for-4 to lead the Trojans In the nightcap, Stickney picked up the loss despite allowing only seven hits Lee bunched three hits, a walk, a wild pitch and an er ror to score three runs in the fourth. Four Middleville baseball players named to All Conference Team The O-K Blue Conference honored 15 baseball players, including four Middleville players, with All-Conference recognition on May 19. The four Middleville players were all honored as first team selections B.J. Furrow with a league record of 6-0 and a 0.91 ERA was selected as a pitcher along with Mike Borel Io from God­ win and Mike Walker from Caledonia Catchers on the team were Mark Tasker from Mid­ dleville. a 391 hitter and Don Patten from Godwin Randy Stickney (.409) was selected as an outfielder along with Art Alexander from Hamilton. Don Belstra from Godwin, and Todd Carmer from Kelloggsvilie. Middleville's fourth player selected was Brian Verlinde at third base, 396 hitter Ross Sprague was honored as an honorable mention selection. Other All Conference sclec lions were Rudy Carranco from Lee at first base. Grey Huizenga from Comstock Park at second base. John Davis from Lee at short stop. Grey Krol from Caledonia as the utility infielder and Don Pass from Comstock Park as the designated hitter HELP WANTED Strawberry Pickers — AGE 12 AND UP — S & S Farm Market CALL - 795-9758 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / May 26. 1987 / Page 13 Caledonia boys win OK Blue Track title The Caledonia Fighting Scot Track Team won the O.K Blue Conference track championchip for the ninth concecutive year by winning the OK Blue Conference meet after having also won the dual meet section with a perfect record of seven victories and zero losses The team scores for the conference meet were: Caledonia 178. Middleville 131 1/3. Godwin 104 13. Hamilton 39 1/3, l^e 30. Byron Center 25. Comstock Park 16. and Kclloggsville 3. The scots had a very suc­ cessful evening in a meet that featured many close and ex­ citing races In the 1600 meter run Caledonia's Dave Smith defeated Godwin's Mike McIntyre by less than one foot to take the first place medal with a time of 4:35 4 The Scot's Craig Mulder won the discus by a mere 5 in­ ches as his throw of 132’8 edged Middleville's Brad VanSickle’s throw of 132’5. IX»nn Bonzheim became the fastest man in the O.K Blue by winning a hotly contested 100 meter dash. Other Scot's winning first place medals were Tood Hoot on. in the pole vault with an effort of 12’0; John Barstis ran his best race of the year to win the KOO meter run with a time of 2:04.5; and the Caledonia 3200 meter relay (cam of John Barstis. Ed Fowler. Jeff Pierce, and Dave Smith won their specialty by over 16 seconds Winning silver medals for the Scots were: Craig Mulder - shot put. Tom Kazemier high jump. Todd Hoocon long jump. Donn Bonzheim 200 meter dash, the 400 meter relay team of Donn Bon­ zheim. Troy Shane. Mart Kietzman. and Dave Raab, the 800 meter relay team of Bon/heim. Shane. Kietzman. and Kory Keating, and the 1600 meter relay team of Mark Prins. Dave Smith. Jeff Pierce, and Kory Keating Row 1 (I. to r ): Stale Sagabraten. Craig Mulder. Donn Bonzheim. Jimn Buer. Matt Kietzman. Jerry Groendyke. Todd Hooton. Ed Fowler. Steve Prins. Bob Weaver. Shawn Orr. Row 2: Dai Wessman. Jeff Groendyke. Mark Prins. Curt VanMeter. Marshall Peder­ son. John Barstis. Mark Cherpes. Dave Raab. Doug Curtis. Jeff Petchauer. Mike Nickels. Mike Berends. Row 3: Scot Burd. Joe Benedict. Jeff Schumacher. Chris Ixntz. Tim Hodgkin­ son. Dustin Gzym. Kirk Graham. Tom Kazemier. Kory Keating. Dave Smith Row 4 Chris Pine. Bill Crandall. Matt Shane. Alan Roetman. Tros Shane. Mike Naughton. Jeff Pierce. Jim Lewis. Brad Ruth. Dave Wilson Back Row Scott Johnson. Darwin Caskey. Chris Webster. Scott Feenstra, Ryan Berends. Paul Bur chfield. Andy Lillie. Coach Tom Bont. Coach Dennis Graham. Coach John Sodcrman Middleville to sponsor three basketball camps Middleville High School will sponsor three summer basketball camps for players in grades three to 12. The camp for kids in grades third through fifth will be held June 8-12 from noon to 3 p.m. The sixth, seventh and eighth grade camp will be from June 22-26 from 9 a m. to noon. The camp for ninth through 12th graders will be from June 15-19. All applications must be in by June 1. The cost is $15. Camp counselors include boys varsity coach Kurt Holtzhueter. girls varsity coach Jim Sprague and junior varsity coach Jim French. For further details call 795-9937. Caledonia elementary students display patriotism Last Friday. Mrs. Cartwrights first grade class put on a program about America for the students of Caledonia Elementary School and their parents and grandparents by singing patriotic songs and telling what America means to them The program was enjoyed by all NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with THELMA GEHL This has been the most memorable of any Memorial Day Celebrations that I have taken part in. I give due credit to any and ail who helped in any way to make Caledonia’s five Cemetery Celebrations a suc­ cess Everyone dal their thing quietly and it was well done. * The children were elated to be held in esteem by Senator Posthumus as he gathered the children around him and chat­ ted w ith them, as our soldiers and citizens of tomorrow ” I was especially deeply touched when aboul 20 people came to me to give their dona­ tions for their poppies instead of me hav ing to seek them out first These are the people who will carry out the remem brances of our soldiers who did not die m vain. This is love of God and our fellow man 1 said a little prayer that night for those who were not able to gise because of other cir­ cumstances and for those w bo would not give to help those less fortunate than they If we have not love, we have nothing May God Bless all of you who gave OK Blue Track Champions, the Caledonia Fighting Scots Possible rape at Middleville party reported A 15-year-old male from Grand Rapids has confessed to raping a 14-year-old Wyom­ ing girl at a May I party in Middleville. Middleville police report. Middleville Police Officer Joseph Wenger said he is seeking a warrant for the owner of the house where the party occurred for having allegedly purchased alcohol for minors Wenger said no formal charges have been filed against the suspect who is scheduled to undergo a polygraph test. Caledonia High School and Jr. High Menu Thursday. May 28 Beef stew or ravioli, roll, mixed veg., jello, milk. Friday, May 29 Pizza, salad, pudding pops, milk. Monday, June 1 Tacos, com. french fries, cookie, milk. Tuesday. June 2 Ftshwich. potato salad, chips, dessert, milk. Wednesday. June 3 Cook’s choice of left overs, fruit, milk Thursday. June4 Cheeseburgers, chips, vegetable, ice cream, milk. Friday. June 5 Sub sandwich, vegetable, french fnes. ice cream, milk. CORRECTION: The headline on the "Letter to the Editor w mien by Ray Toian. published m last week's Sun and News, incor­ rectly expressed the meaning of the letier The writer’s let ter states his opinions on the work of the fire department. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The village council of the Village of Middleville will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the 9th day of June, 1987, in the Village Hall, 120 East Main Street, Middleville^ Michigan, to receive testimony and discuss a proposed ad­ ditional 1987 village operating millage rate. The Village levied 10.9988 mills in 1986, and due to the “Headlee Amendment” it will only be allowed to levy 10.4489 mills in 1987. If taxes are not increased following the public hearing, the village will only be able to levy 10.2524 mills in 1987. However, the village has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. In order to maintain basic municipal services, the village proposes to levy an additional 0.1965 mills (19.65 cents per $1,000.00 SEV) above the 10.2524 mill base tax rate, or a total operating rate of 10.4489 mills ($10.45 per $1,000.00 SEV). This will provide an estimated 1.92% increase in village operating revenues. Public comment on this proposed in­ crease is welcome at the public hearing. MAY 12, 1987 CHERYL HOOPER, Village Clerk �Page 14 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 26. 1967 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE — Defoult bos been mode in the conditions of o mortgoge mode by LEROY PAT­ TERSON ond JUDY PATTERSON, husbond ond wife to Security Notionol Bonk of Battle Creek Bot­ tle Creek, Michigan (now COMERICA BANK BATTLE CREEK, A Michigan Banking Corporation), Mortgagee, doted June 25. 1976 ond recorded on July 7. 1976. in Liber 226 on poge 991. Borry County Records. Michigan ond on which mortgoge there is claim ed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY FOUR THOU SAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHT and 67/100 Dollars ($74,188 67). including interest at 10% per annum. Under the power of sole con tamed in said mortgoge ond the statute in such cose mode ond provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of the mortgog ed premises or some port of them of public vendue at the Borry County Courthouse m Has tings. Michigan ot 11 00 o'clock a m . on July 10, 1987 Said premises ore situated in Township of Barry Borry County. Michigan, ond ore described os Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 19. Town I North Range 9 West. Barry Township. Borry County. Mich­ igan. thence North 00* 02' 30 West, along the West line of soid Section 19,o distance of 1331.17 feet, thence South 89* 15' X East 1322.00 feet to the true place of beginning, thence con­ tinuing South 89* 15' 30' East 35.27 feet thence 57.07 feet along the orc of a curve to the right; whose radius is 76.59 feet ond whose chord bears South 68" 16 58 East 54 83 feet thence 56 22 feet along the arc of a curve to the left whose radius is 78.91 feet ond whose cord bears South 67’ 43 02 East 55 04 feet thence South 88* 07 X 491.45 feet thence South 01 * 52 X West 33.00 feet thence South 22* 00 West 230.00 feet thence South 05’ 22 25 West 418.50 feet thence South 25‘ 00 West 275.00 fee*: thence South 02* 03 X West 33.00 feet thence North 87' 56 00 West 526 37 feet thence North 00* 02 3D West 316.08 feet, thence South 88’ 33 30 East 142 32 feet thence North 00* 02 30 West 671.33 feet to the place of begin rung EXCEPTING the following described land All that certain piece or parcel of land situate and being in the Township of Borry. County of Barry ond State of Michigan, and described os follows to wit Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 19. Town I North Range 9 West Borry Township. Barry County. Mich­ igan. thence N 00* 02 30 W. along the West line of soid Sec­ tion 19. a distance of 1331.17 Home improvements increase the value of your property and make your home more comfortable for the entire family. Whether you are planning small repairs or major improvements, we can help you handle the cost of the im­ provements — labor and materials. Improving your home is a smart financial move that will more than pay for itself in future years. Let us help. feet thence S 89* 15' X E 1322.00 feet to the true place of beginning thence continuing S 89* 15’ X E 35.27 feet thence 57 07 feet along the arc of a curve to the right whose radius is 76.59 feet ond whose chord bears S 68* 16 58 E 54.83 feet thence 56.22 feet along the arc of o curve to the left whose radius is 78.91 feet and whose chord bears S 67’ 43 02 E 55 04 feet thence S 88* OT 3Qr E 491.45 feet thence S 01 * 57 30 W 33 00 feet thence S 22* X West 230 00 feet thence S 05* 22" 25" W 204 41 feet to the true place of beginn­ ing thence S 05* 27 25 W 214.09 feet thence S 25’ X 00 W 109 95 feet thence N 87* 56 00" W 203 01 feet thence N 05* 27 25" E 315.52 feet thence S 87* 56 X E. 240 00 feet to the place of beginning Subject to roodway easements over the Southerly 33.00 feet, and the Northerly 33.00 feet Also subject to a horse grazing easement over the Southerly 185 feet together with a 66 foot roodway easement for ingress ond egress from Highway M 43 to the above described parcel, the centerline of which is describ­ ed as follows Commencing ot a point on the West line of said Section 19 dis­ tort North 00* 02 30 West 676.00 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section: thence South 88* 33 30 East 244 44 feet thence 92.99 feet along the arc of a curve to the right whose radius is 102 06 feet, thence South 36* 21 30 East 240.85 feet thence 186.31 feet along the orc of a curve to the left whose rodius is 206 98 feet thence South 87’ 56 East 1060 60 feet THE LEGAL ADVERTISER 18400 WOODWARD AVE. DETROIT 48203 TOWNSEND 8 9709 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AH Counties) 5187851 BLAIR MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgoge made by Donald Ray Blair ond Schorlene K Blair, his wife to Manufacturers Han­ over Mortgage Corporation a Del aware Corporation Mortgagee, doted August 4 1983 and re corded on August 8 1983 in liber 255, on page 85. Barry County Records. Michigan, ond assigned by Mesne Assignment to Duval Federal Savings ond Loon Asso­ ciation. a Federal Savings ond Loan Association by an assign­ ment dated July I. 1985, and re­ corded on April 13. 1987 in Liber 449, on page 01. Borry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-One Thousand Two Hun­ dred Two and 64 100 Dollars ($71,202.64), including interest at 13.5% per annum. Under the power of sole con­ tained in said mortgoge and the thence 302 67 feet along the orc of a curve to the left whose rodius is 266.59 feet thence North 27* 01 East. 147.50 feet thence 140.89 feet along the orc of o curve to the right whose rodius is 234.11 feet: thence South 39* 32 30" East 123.07 feet thence 118.50 feet along the orc of a curve to the right whose rodius is 306.53 feet thence 112.77 feet along the arc of a curve to the left whose radius is 79 88 feet thence 101.45 feet along the arc of a curve to the left whose rodius is 73.25 feet thence North 02* 22 00 East 302 35 feet thence 219 27 feet along the orc of a curve to the left whose rodius is 148.80 feet thence 341.41 feet along the orc of o curve to the right whose rodius is 455.36 feet: thence North 39° 06 30 Wes’ 105 71 feet: thence 187.65 feet along the orc of o curve to the left whose rodius is 219.35 feet; thence North 88* 07 30 West 491 45 feet; thence 56.22 feet along the orc of a curve to the right whose rodius is 78.91 feet, thence 56.07 feet along the arc of a curve to the left whose rodius is 76.59 feet: thence North 89“ 15' 30 West 1357.27 feet to the West line of said Section 19. ond the point of ending of said easement The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the dote of such sale. Doted Moy 28 1987 COMERICA BANK BATTLE CREEK. Mortgagee TROTT AND TROTT A Professional Corporation Attorneys for Mortgagee 500 N. Woodword Ave., Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills. Ml 48013(6-25) CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m. Help Wanted For Kent BLANCO FURNITURE in Shelbyville announces: a part time warehouse position will be opening for a qualified repair and touch-up person. Openings (part-time) as selling consultants need to be filled by qualified and energetic people also applications and resumes are accepted during regular hours. Blanco Furniture Shel­ byville, no phone calls please. BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. CaU 672-7110. HELP WANTED: Part-time care of 29 year old male quadraplegic. $250 month. 891-9364 BLOCK SALE: Hilltop annual block sale. 2 miles north of Middleville off M-37. May 28 A 29 9am til dark Miscellaneous GARAGE SALE: 5 family May 28 A 29 9am to 5pm. Child­ ren clothing, bikes, and toys, odds A ends. 115 Lake St. and 126 Lake St, Caledonia LOVE THE JEWELRY on Dynasty and Dallas? Fine jewel­ ry now available at very afford­ able prices. Special showing Wednesday, June 3 10:00am to 7:00pm, Hair We Are, N. High, Middleville. at Blanco Furniture in Shelbyvil­ le. May 29 & 30, Friday and Saturday, 10a.m. io 10p.m. No interest, no down payments and no regular monthly payments, until June 1988. Please. No phone calls. Blanco Furniture, statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given Shelbyville, Ml.____________ that said mortgoge will be fore­ closed by a sale of the mort gaged premises, or some part of them, ot public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hos­ tings Ml at 11 00 o'clock A M on June 5. 1987 Said premises ore situated in Township of Castleton Barry County. Michigan, and ore de scribed as The East 1 > of the Northeast % of the Southwest '/« of Section 34 Town 3 North Range 7 West except the Easteciy 363 leet thereof. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated April 30. 1987 Duval Federal Savings and Loan Association Assignee of Mortgagee ROBERTA. TREMAIN & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Low Professional Corporation 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham, Michigan 48011 Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee (5-28) VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE WANTED: Carpenter work, free estimates, call 795-7290 WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Minutes from the Planning Com­ mission's regular meeting April 6. 1987 and special meeting April 21. 1987 were reod ond placed on file. Bray moved that Council accept the resolution to hold a truth in Taxation public hearing on Tues­ day Moy 26 1987 at 7 00 p m., at the Village Holl. 118 E. Mam Support by Hardy Roll call; Bray aye, Filcek aye Hordy oye. Myers aye Riley oye VondenBerg aye. and Thatcher aye Motion Carried. Council and Manager Roon re­ viewed the AAanogei s Report Bray moved that Council pur­ chase office furniture from Kent­ wood Office Furniture for $896 00 ond a chair from Yokes Office Supply for $445 00 Foiled for lock of support Hordy moved that Council pur chose office furniture from Kent wood OH.ce Furniture for $896 00 Support by Broy Aye 6 ond noy 1. Motion Carried Council ond Officer Frontz re­ viewed the April Police Activity Report Mark Schmidt read a letter to Council concerning Police Fire ond Ambulance Deportments With no further business Hordy moved for adjournment Support by Broy Ayes oil Corned Meet ing adjourned Ot7 57 pm CHERYL HOOPER Village Clerk (5-28) GUN LAKE:-LARGE SALE: May 28 A 29 9 to 5 2757 Oaklcigh. Take Slate Park entrance, turn left immediately, pass Sam's A Page's Resort to dead end. Follow signs. For Sale COMPUTER FOR SALE: Apple II > with 64K. 2 disk drives, monochrome monitor, variety of software, $500. 795-3968 al Gun Lake. PIANO FOR SALE : Wanted Responsible party to assume small monthly payments on piano. See locally. Call manager at 618-234-1306 anytime. Business Services Community Notices NOTICE - MIDDLEVILLE WOMEN BOWLERS An Association Disbandment meeting will be held Thursday, June 11, 7:00pm at the Villa. All women sanction through Middleville WBA should plan on attending. Your presence needed. EXTERIOR PAINTING: interior, $25 per room, 15 yean experience. Light hauling and basement clean up. Free esli males. Yard work, leaves raked. No job too small. Christian male. 795-9826. Jobs Wanted PAINTING jobs wanted, exper ienced. Ph. 795-7290 KEITH BERGY - NORM GASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUEL OIL GAS / DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY »2M CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. Ml 4»31« SELF-SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (616) 891-8198 OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 12. 1987 President Thatcher called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present Bray Filcek Hardy. Myers. Riley and VondenBerg. Absent None Guests Marge Loew Mark Schmidt John Wiennga Randy Eaton ond news reporters Minutes of the April 28 1987 meeting were approved os rood CounciIperson Myers thanked Manager Roon ond DPW guys tor a |ob well done on Clean up Week VondenBerg moved the printed bills be paid Support by Hardy. Ayes oil Carried VondenBerg moved the printed transfers be allowed os follows' Total to PoyroM $19 855 35 Total to Motor Pool 1.747 06 Support by Hardy Ayes oil Cor­ ned VondenBerg moved the follow­ ing transfers be allowed Water Receiving to Water Opera ting ond Maintenance $4 000 00 Sewer Receiving to Sewer Opera ting and Maintenance 5 300 00 Support by Riley Ayes all. Cor­ ned Hardy moved the Hydrant Trans­ fer be turned over to Finance Committee ond exptom Hydront Transfer ond possible recom­ mendation in change ot torminotogy Support by Riley Ayes all Corned Garage Sale BIG YARD SALE: Bunk beds A lots of clothes. 16 mile north of Green Lake, Middleville at 4698 Patterson. Thun. A Fri. May 28 A 29_____________________ Featuring Amoco Premier Diesel GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS ■ to OF WEST MICHIGAN, INC. Formerly the Sun and News Printing Servict PHONE — 795-7625 124 East Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 26. 1987 I Page 15 St. Augustine Church, continued from page 2 Eva and Carl have had to decide where they will attend Mas> She said they plan to go to St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings Other members of the once closely-knit Christian family of St Augustine are choosing between St Rose. Holy Fami­ ly Catholic Church in Caledonia. St. Cyril. St. Therese of Lisieux in Wayland or St Ambrose Church in Delton "It seems like at our age. it will be harder to switch over than for the younger people." said Hula, a senior citizen. ‘‘We've put a lot of work into (St. Augustine). It's too bad to see it go down the drain.” “You get a lot closer to people in a small parish." she explained. "We’ve seen all the kids grow up.” Eva Hula leaves St. Augustine Catholic Church for the last time before the parish was closed Saturday evening. diocese which have much larger populations than does St Augustine Because of the lack of priests within the diocese. Bartlett and Doublestein speculated that St Cyril will soon be closed and the priest, the Rev. Walter Spillane, would be transferred to another community. There’s no light at the end of the tunnel unless, (St. Cyril parishoners) change their minds drastically,” said Doublestein. He said he thinks some of the ‘‘old-timers’’ at St. Cyril have a “general disrespect for the office of the biship.” He said they feel ” ‘we can run our own church out here. The bishop doesn’t know what he’s doing' and a lot of other old-time rhetoric. ” Bartlett said part of the pro­ blem with the St (\n) parishoners not wanting to merge was due to their ties to the church and its land. She said some talked about how their fathers and grand­ fathers helped haul wood and donated land for the 70-yearold church. Adjacent to the church is a cemetery in which a lot of former parishoners are buried She said the cemetery. although “not a major point, is a problem for some. ” “They didn't want to leave the cemetery to the whims of whoever bought it. but the bishop said it would be taken care of.” said Bartlett "I can see their point.” she said of the parishoners there not wanting to leave their church, “ but something had to be done ” When St Augustine parish council members decided to close the 33-year-oW church, the parishoners stood behind the decision of their elected leaders, but the close was n<x without emotion. “I just think it's real sad.” said Eva Hula, who with her husband Carl, had been a member of the parish since it was first organized in 1954. She said she remembered holding mass in the Knights of Pythias Hall on East Main Street in Middleville. She said the group then moved up the street to the movie theatre for its Sunday services. A short time later, the infant parish acquired a church and moved the small, white, steepled building to its current location on West Main Street. Hula said her husband did a lot of work readying the building for religious service She said he helped install pews and kneelers, confes­ sionals, cupboards and poured sidewalks. “Anything that needed do­ ing. he was there to help do it.” she said. She also contributed. She helped put on ham dinners and bazaars, annual events which she said drew a lot of people. But what most members of St. Augustine will remember her for are the flowers with which she decorated the altar for the past 10 years. Every Saturday that flowers in her garden were in bloom, she took peonies, asters, gladiolus, dahlias, irises, lilacs or chrysanthemums to the church. “ “ 1 just had a lot of flowers and I thought we should have some and not have to pay for them.” said Hula “ They make the church look prettier " She said she does not know what she will do with her flowers Lake all other parishioners. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. “You get a lot closer to people in a small parish.” she explained “We've seen all the kids grow up " Bartlett s children are three of the younster Hula has seen grow up Since the Bartletts began attending St. Augustine. Ann Bartlett said she has seen a lot of changes. She said at one time folding chairs needed to be put in the aisles of the church, the choir loft was filled to capacity and still some people had to stand at the back of the church dur­ ing Sunday Mass At the time her family join­ ed. she said, several other families moved in. too. She said a similar gush of parishoners could move in again, but now they cannot add to the family that was St. Augustine Fr. Cletus Herman, resident priest at St. Rose in Hastings, and the last priest to give Mass at St. Augustine on May 17. tried to instill hope in the parishoners. “The life of St. Augustine church was similar to the life of Jesus Christ—it was 33 years old and having the same ending as Jesus Christ.” he said. “If you think of it as an en­ ding, then it would be sad. But if you thought of it as a resur­ rection. then it would be happy." Church members are already looking ahead into the possibility of someday reorganizing the parish. But Bishop Donovan says he can­ not make any promises for the future. “At the present time, I am not yet in a position to offer direction... concerning the church property , funds, fur­ nishings. etc. Tins entire mat­ ter will require careful Canonical research, study and consultation.” He told St. Augustine parish council members to continue to meet to make further deci­ sions. He will meet with the group and listen to the*r recommendations, one of which he said will probably be to put the church's assets into escrow m hopes of using it for a future church. The bishop gave the church’s final Mass on Satur­ day. May 23. He used a mother child analogy to il­ lustrate the possible future of the parish DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia. Michigan BETTY’S OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON Phone 795-9062 A Iso Evenings By Appointment • Family Vision Care • Contort Lent. • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 Beauty Saion 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1¥r Mile E of Whitneyille He said he once watched his niece put frosting on a cake. As she was finishing, her tod­ dler walked up to the counter and reached for a shiny but­ cher knife, he told the group. Being a good mother, she did not let the child hase the knife and instead, gave him the empty frosting bowl to clean. He said the plan God has in mind for members of St. Augustine may not be what seems best at first. — ANNUAL — SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF Thornapple Kellogg School BARRY, ALLEGAN, KENT AND IONIA COUNTIES. MICHIGAN to be held ... June 8, 1987 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the Annual Election of the School District will be held on Mon­ day. June 8. 1987 THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK, A M . AND CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK, P M At the Annual School Election there will be elected two (2) members) to the board of education of the district for full term(s) of four (4) years ending in 1991 THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCY(IES) Dan Law Jan Brady Siebe«ma TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following proposition^) will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the Annual School Election MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Thornapple Kellogg School, Barry, Allegan. Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan, be increased by 2.5 mills ($2 50 on each $1,000 00) on state equalized valuation for the period of 3 years, 1987. 1988 and 1989, for the purpose of providing additional funds for operating purposes (this be ing a renewal of 2.5 mills for operating purposes which expired with 1986 tax levy)? THE VOTING PLACE(S) ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Thornapple Kellogg High School, Middleville, Michigan The first precinct consists of all of the territory of the School District except former Freeport School District PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place: Freeport Village Hall, Freeport, Michigan The second precinct consists of former Freeport School District All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election I, Juanita Yarger. Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of April 15, 1987, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Thornapple Kellogg School, Barry, Allegan, Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan, is as follows By Barry County: .25 mills 198M991 By Carlton Township: 1.5 1987 By Irving Township: 1.5 1987 1991 By Rutland Township: 1.5 1 5 1992 By Orangeville Township: 1.5 1987 By Thornapple Township: 1.0 1987 1989 By Yankee Springs Township: .5 1987 1994 By the School District: 16 Mills 1987 only Date: April 15, 1987 JUANITA YARGER, Treasurer, Barry County ALLEGAN COUNTY TREASURER’S CERTIFICATE I Frederick G. Edgerton, Treasurer of Allegan County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of April 21,1987, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Consitution of Michigan, and as ap portioned by county referendum in 1965, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Thornapple Kellogg School District In Allegan County, Michigan, is as follows: Unit Voted Mill* Year* Effective By Allegan County: Roads 1.00 1987 1991 By Leighton Twp None By Wayland Twp.: Roads 1 00 1982 1987 By School District: Thornapple-Kellogg School 4.50 1986-1988 By Ottawa Intermediate 120 Unlimited 1 40 Unlimited The foregoing extra voted taxes do not include any bond issues voted under the nonap plication of limitation provisions of the Constitution of Michigan, such bond issues not being required to be recorded in the office of the county treasurers This certification is made in connection with an election to be held in the Thornapple Kellogg School Dist., Allegan County, Michigan on June 8, 1987 Dated at Allegan, Michigan, April 21, 1987 FREDERICK G. EDGERTON, Allegan County Treasurer STATEMENT OF KENT COUNTY TREASURER AS TO VOTED INCREASES STATE OF MICHIGAN) )SS. COUNTY OF KENT ) I, JOHN K. BOEREMA, the duly elected, qualified and acting Treasurer of the County of Kent, State of Michigan, hereby CERTIFY that (part) of Thornapple Kellogg School, is located within the boundaries of said county of Kent and that, at the date hereof, the records of this office indicate that there are voted increases in the total tax rate limita­ tion, in local units, affecting the taxable property in said school district as follows Unit Voted Increase* Year* Effective By Kent County: None By Caledonia Township None By Bowne Township: Up to 1.50 Mills 1979 to 1988 Incl By the School District: 16 Mills 1965 to 1967 Incl. 4.50 Mills 1966 to 1988 Incl Dated: Apnl 15, 1987 at Grand Rapids, Michigan JOHN K BOEREMA, Kent County Treasurer I, Lucille Heppe, Treasurer of loma County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of April 14, 1987, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of govern ment affecting the taxable property located in Thornapple Kellogg School, Barry, Allegan, Kent and loma Counties. Michigan, is as follows By loma County 00125 Unlimited By Campbell Township None By the School Distnct 16 Mills 1987 only 0045 Mills 1986 to 1988 incl. Date Apnl 14, 1987 LUCILLE HEPPE, Treasurer, loma County This notice is given by order of the board of education JOHN H. MILLER, JR., Secretary, Board of Education �Page 16 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 26. 1987 Cain bound over on felony charges continued from front page— Myers testified that ‘‘I didn't like the situation." and said she had her father Gerald Tubergen. the owner of the company, sign the check. which she had made out to Cam. Gerald Tubergen testified that it was not company policy to give cash refunds, and besides, “we don’t carry that much cash on hand Cain was given the check and started to leave "Because I didn’t know how right this was." David Tubergen testified of the tran­ saction. "I decided to call my company attorney and see if this was right " Tubergen said his attorney. David Tripp of Hastings, ad­ vised Tubergen to get the check back from Cam. Tubergen said he caught Cain on his way out the back door of the store and asked for the check back Tubergen said that he made up a story about someone from the village calling to check on the money in order to get Cam to give the check back "I threw in the name Fisher — that’s the name of the city attorney for Middleville I tried to use the name of his (Fisher’s) law firm but I didn’t get it right ” "I said there's been certain inquiries (that have) been made (I said) she wanted to know how things were proceeding "He (Cain) handed me the check back and said $500 bucks isn't worth my job ." Tubergen said he made up the story about someone call­ ing because “I just didn’t want to hurt his (Cam’s) feel­ ings. On the other hand. I didn’t want to have any trou­ ble getting the check hack " Tubergen said he felt un­ comfortable about the transac­ tion and when Cam handed the check back to him. he felt relieved and thought "now we re all clean here, nothing happened." During cross-examination, defense attorney Ray Kalhel asked Tubergen whether Cain's statement about the money not being worth his job would be the result of Tubergen's made up story about someone calling the electronics firm from the village "If he had the check and he didn’t give it back, it would cost him his job. right’" Kalliel asked. Kalhel then questioned Tubergen about invoices, ask­ ing whether the village of Middleville would have received copies of invoices in­ dicating the transactions that took place and also showing any credit balances. Tubergen said the village would have received such in­ voices. 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An Equal Housing Lender Also, the sister testified, statements from T&W are mailed to the village police department, not to the village treasurer. Kalliel asked Tubergen what Cain was going to do with the $575. and Tubergen first said Cain was going to use it to purchase some of the police equipment he'd been looking at in the police catalogs. Questioned further. Tubergen said "I have no idea w hat he was for sure going to do w ith it . " After Kalliel finished his cross-examination, assistant attorney general Mark E Blumer was allowed to ask further questions. "Was there any discussion on that day. Aug. 6. about what Cain was going to do with the money?" Bloomer questioned. Tubergen then admitted that Cam told him that he was go­ ing to "reimburse himself’ for a police radio Cain had had installed in his personal vehicle some time before. Cain had paid for the radio in cash. Tubergen said. Cam indicated at the time he pur­ chased the radio. Tubergen said, that the village couldn't afford to pay for it Tubergen said Cam's com­ ments were along the line of "1 had that radjo 1 used it for police business I'm going to • get reimbursed for it. " Kalliel protested Tubergen's remarks, saying that they had not even been boHight up during direct ex­ amination. and weren't men turned in police reports of Tubergen s comments to investigators. "Did you tell (police) of­ ficers about (Cain) reimburs­ ing himself for the radio?" Kalliel asked. Tubergen said he had told the investigators about the reimbursement remarks dur mg an interview in Lansing Kalliel accuses! the prosccu turn of "hiding evidence" am! indicated that had Tubergcn not testified about Cain’s in­ tended purpose for the money. the prosecution wxxildn't have had a vase Kalliel argued, however, that the remarks still didn't show "criminal intent" by Cam to deliberately convert the money to his own use. The money was still going to be used "for the public good." Kalliel said "Maybe it wasn't the best ludgement (Cain could have made)." Kalhel argued, "but it wasn't a crime." "He did not have an intent to commit a felony." Assistant attorney general Bloomer argued that Cam had "no authority whatsoever" to take upon himself reimburse ment for the radio Cam should have submitted a request for reimbursement from the village. Bloomer said. Judge Donald Johnston said "the question presented is whether, if the chief put (the money ) to a laudable purpose, if he is criminally liable?" Johnston said Cain is liable, because "apparently Mr. j Cain’s action circumvented the normal budget process," and Cam was therefore using the money without authority for his own purposes. Johnston also said there "may be a double conversion here" because in his opinion, "there may be some question as to whether the surplus funds ought to go to the in­ surance carrier" "Somebody by way of the insurance company slipped up here." the judge said, since most insurance coverage is for replacement value only. Johnston also said there was some question whether the purchase of the three radios Aug 6 and another radio by Cam after Aug. 6 also con stituted embezzlement, since it didn't appear that Cam had permission from the village to purchase them. "Chief Cam perceived the existence of a considerable windfall." Johnston said "It seems to me that if some such windfall occurs, the proceeds belong to the public The money is village money and should go into the siftage fund" Johnston said that if Cain's purpose for convening the funds to his own use was "well-intended," that may mitigate a possible prison sentence ’ Cam will be arraigned in Kent County Circuit Court May 29 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-06-04.pdf 038d46dad22bcd0a2ae2b684d69420cd PDF Text Text HASUbtG' r ' .JSS.’SiW- and News Hasting PubUC Library 121 Church Hastings, RY 49058 • Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 117th Year'Twenty Cents No. 22 — June 4.1967 Middleville. Michigan 49333 Four vie for two seats on Caledonia School Board John F. Finkbemer Sharon Oatley Arlene Hodgkinson TK budget revisions to represent less spending by Kathleen J. Oresik Members of the Thornapplc Kellogg Board of Education Monday approved a $169,323 budget revision, reducing the 1986 87 budget to comply with actual expenditures The schools received $11,476 more in revenue and realized a $157,847 decrease in spending, largely in the area of operations, from what was anticipated in the original budget. Board members approved the total revised budget at $6,027,963. a figure which will be used to determine ac­ tual spending after July, the end of the fiscal year. Still. Superintendent Gerald Page said the adjusted cash budget shows a $96,987 deficit in this year's spending. Page said the $160,000, less depreciation, spent for four busses will be added to the budget's assets by the school's auditor, thus showing a balanced final budget that will be submitted to the state. Board members also agreed to set six mills for debt service and 30.9886 mills for the general fund millage for the 1987-88 fiscal year These amounts were set at the Truth in Taxation Hearing that was held in May. The six mills for debt ser­ vice is still one mill less than was levied three years ago. Page said, adding that the amount is also . 11 nulls less than ong tally protected The six mills are being levied for 1964 debt service, the 1987 refunding of the 1969 debt services for the new high school and for 1987 debt service. Page said the 30.9886 nulls tor the general fund millage represent a .002 null increase in levied property taxes or a total of $2,106.47 in property tax collected within the district. The increase was set in compliance with the Truth m Taxation law that states when property assessments go up the school district must hold a Truth in Taxation Hearing to increase millage, he said In other financial matters. board members approved two resolutions relative to the financing of the new elemen­ tary school and addition by passing a resolution that the board will comply with the 1987 bond issue and that the bonds will comply to the Refunding Law . Due to uncollected delin­ quent summer property tax. board members agreed to pass a resolution to enable the ad­ ministration to borrow up to $150,000. Page said the schools haven't had to borrow money for the last four years due to revenue from summer tax col­ lection. But. he said, because only 88 percent of the taxes have been collected, the school may need a short term loan if the delinquent taxes aren't paid. Board members then passed a resolution to enable the ad­ ministration to borrow up to $150,000 if the need arises. Finally, a low bid on an in­ surance package for 1987-88 gamed board approval. The package includes fire, wind storm, theft, vandalism damage coverage, a $2,000,000 umbrella and boiler insurance at a $39,575 annual premium Page said the premium is $11,000 less than the school paid for the same package last year, a time when schools were lucky to he accepted by any insurance carrier. Now the cost for the umbrella pro­ tection is down, he said. Bills presented for the month of May in the amount of $501,103.70 were also approved. Regular Business In other business, the board approved purchase of elemen­ tary math textbooks grades three through five and new social studies textbooks for grade seven. The board also approved: — the high school's volun­ tary membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association. — approved Personnel Director Alice Jansma's salary for 1987-88 at $19,223.25. — accepted with regrets the resignation of elementary teacher Mary Lou Passenger effective January 1988. — agreed to issue letters of congratulations to Rob Hewlett and Ron Overbeek. Kevin Briggs and the com­ puter team for their ac­ complishments. and thanked the staff and administration for their work throughout the year Two incumbent school board candidates are vy ing for re-election June 8 against two challengers for their four year terms on the Caledonia Board of Education. Seeking re-election are in­ cumbent board treasurer Arlene Hodgkinson and in­ cumbent board trustee John F. Finkbemer. Also running for a four-year seat are Sharon Oatley and Michael L. Gall Hodgkinson. 49. of 6890 76th Street. Caledonia, has served on the board for four years as a treasurer and on several committees. Hodgkinson says she is seeking re-election because she enjoys taking an active part in the development and growth of the school system and community. "Caledonia is an exciting and growing community With this growth will come a variety of new ideas and needs that will give me the oppor­ tunity to work with the entire community in the continuing process of improving our Caledonia educational system,’’ she said. Hodgkinson said she feels that communication between the board and the community has been an important part of her term and she said that it will continue to be a major concern. She said the school's graduation requirements have been upgraded since she has served on the board. "We are. and will continue to work on improvement of our curriculum. A gifted and talented program was initiated along with an expanded art, music and counseling pro­ gram," she said. Hodgkinson said she feels she is qualified to be on the board because “I have learned an incredible amount during my first term. There have been many positive changes and improvements in those four years " In addition to her trustee position. Hodgkinson has served on several different board committees, including the Communications Commit tee and the Building Committee She said the Building Com­ mittee's work led to a suc­ cessful millage approval for classroom additions and a new high school addition being built to accomodate and prepare for increased enrollments. "Our district is conser­ vative but has tried to plan ahead to support the new facilities," she said. Hodgkinson said she has also attended many educa tional conferences and seminars. She has also been active in the school's PTO for 10 years; and served as the department superintendent, teacher and coordinator at the Alaska Baptist Church Sunday School. In addition, she has been the co-leader for the Children’s Adventure Club and active in the Neighborhcxxl Bible Club. Hodgkinson is married to Doanld. a field office manager with Federal Avia tion Agency located at the Kent County Airport She and her husband have four children: David, 24. who earned a degree in education, physical education and math at Calvin College; Jeff, 23, who is employ ed as a hx>l and die maker; Tim. 17. and Brad. 15. who b»Mh attend Caledonia High School Incumbent John R. Finkbeiner. 36. of 6900 100th Street. Caledonia, has served on the board for eight years with two of the years as presi­ dent and one year as vicepresident. He is employed as a dairy farmer and as a partner in Twin Pine Farms Fmkbciner said he is runn­ ing for re-election because he feels the present board is working well together. "I am very excited about the future of the Caledonia Schools and the* new building protect that is just starting I am also excited about the changes in the curriculum and the computer (technology be ing offered the students)," he said. Finkbemer said he would like to ensure that the schtwils continue to graduate well educated students who are prepared for life anti the 21st century. "I feel the school system must give them the education to do this. 1 also think that we must come up with a better way of funding public educa­ tion to ease the burden on the taxpayers," he said He feels he is qualified to be on the board because. "I am experienced I am a life-long resident of Caledonia and I am interested in the future of our children. I believe that an education is the most impor­ tant thing that we as parents can give our children." CANDIDATES Continued on page 12 Friends of murder victim offer reward Friends of murdered Dowl­ ing resident Ricky A God­ dard have collected $5,000 and posted it as a reward for information leading to the conviction of those responsi­ ble for Goddard's death Goddard was found with a bullet in the back of his skirt! m January of 1986 Dowling resident Norman H Wood­ mansee was tried and con­ victed of first degree murder in the case But Goddard's family has maintained that "justice has not been done because charges against two other alleged co-conspirators in the case. Goddard s wife Sharon and her ex-boyfriend Richard S Eckstein of Battle Creek, were thrown out after a preliminary exam They are asking that anyone with information leading to the "conviction of cocoosptrators in the death of Ricky A. Goddard" contact the Barry County Sheriff's Department, or Silent Observer, or their local police department UAW Local 1002 supports COA (from I eft; Mary Palkowski and Tommy Pennington from the Barry County Com­ mission on Aging accept a $200 check from Bradford-White UAW Local 1002 s President Jim Thompson and Financial Secretary Bob Edgerle at o COA sponsored luncheon at the VFW hall in Middleville. Pennington said the COA appreciates the union's donations which hove been used in the past to help fund a personal care program for the homebound. �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 4. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN Ralph Kenyon brought Maxine Kenyon and friend from Charlotte last week, then helped Maxine decorate the graves Maxine and friend dropped in to sec Art and Ann Kenyon. Later Ralph and Bert took them out to dinner in Hastings on the way home to Charlotte. Paul and Betty Newman went to Hillsdale for a family graduation Sunday. The Hilty family went to Ohio for graduation but Angela stayed home Neva and Andy Aicken went to her brother Don’s open house in Lowell. Donna Cox said Greg. Maggie and Brian came out Saturday. Chas called her for a short visit. A lot of you folks were not yet home when I called - too nice of a weekend. I guess. The Vandal family attended Holy Family Church in Caledonia for the first time. Mary Ann said they could hear the singing from the TK Graduation exercises The wind was in the right direc­ tion It was nice to hear. It was the first time no one from their family was graduating. The Terry Noah and Margaret Hilton wedding took place Saturday at the Methodist Church. Mary VanderWal said it was just beautiful. The reception was held in Kay and Melvin’s yard. They had guests from Grand Rapids, the Netherlands. Holland, West Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee. Art and Ann Kenyon are now out at their cottage. Bill came and move them (maybe others). Art spent Saturday aftemwn outdoors. He even got to count the rings in the tree stump by the cottage. It was 125-years-old -- showing some dry years and some wet years by the thickness of the rings. Neva and Bill Kenyon had a birthday cookout for Bill and Phillip’s birthday. Bod and Donna Kenyon at­ tended Melissa Rounds' graduation open house Sun­ dae Monday. Donna is bring­ ing her Aunt Ella Morgan home from Thornapple Manor where she has been recuperating from a broken hip. She is going back to her apartment at Lincoln Meadows Don and Dorothy Dean and daughter Marta and children went out Saturday for a picnic at Eaton Rapids Alice and Russ Bender went to decorate his brother and wife’s graves in Hopkins Sunday Russ and Alice went to Cedar Springs to hear Art Jackson, a former Methodist minister, who is retiring. Later they stopped to eat at Rockford and spent two or three hours with Russell’s sister Florence and hubby Dick Dickerson. Sunday evening Clare and Helen Bender dropped in. The Ken Morgan family BETTY’S Members of Project Dakota, “the Desparados will act out the wild days and real life situations of the Old W est pioneers during the 1880s. This adventure will occur at the histone village Charlton Park. Hastings June 13-14 On Saturdav. the historical reenactors will case the Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 Also Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1 Yj Mile E of Whitneyille came back from their camping trip to find that their father had broken his hip So Rose has been busy all week Louise Elwood attended Hospital Guild this Tuesday at the Mid Villa. Sheila Elwood took Louise Elwood out for her belated Mother s Day at Gibson's in Grand Rapids this week. Ken Williamson answered the phone and from what I could hear, they were bolding an open house Every one was having a good time enjoying the pool or playing volleyball. It's Steve Lewis' birthday Tuesday so they had a celebration Sunday Mark Veriinde told me he graduated this year and had an Open House. He's going to work for Dan Pffifer this sum­ mer and then take up Automotive Marketing at col­ lege in Midland this fall. I've been busy working with Cay this week. We planted flats of annuals. Ann Kenyon shared some of her Hosta lillies with us. So now it’s pretty around the old bam. But the bam isn't so hot. Have a nice week everyone. Particularly those of you I couldn’t get Lynn Tolan is in Pennock Hospital. Ted said. How about sending a friendly hello and get well card? (my TK School election 1987 results told On Tucsdav. May 12. the student body of Thornapple Kellogg High School held the 1987-88 elections for class of­ ficers. Student Council of­ ficers and Student Council representatives. Student Council officers for the 1987-88 school year will be: president. Jeff Kuehn; vice president. Heather Hannapel; Treasurer. Rich VanGessel; and secretary, Steve Egleston. Student Council represen­ tatives for the 1987-88 school year will be: Seniors - Heide Curths, Brian Veriinde. Misty Knox. Vonda Bender and Jeff Hooper. Juniors - Doug Mesecar. Jenni Groves, Derek Surdam and Thad Bell. Sophomore - Bill Atkinson. George Stratton. Shelly Duyser and Mike Rauschenberger. Freshman Laura Converse. Sue Smelker. Amy Cravero. Sue Wheeler and Danna Carpenter Class officers for the 1987-88 school year are as follows: Seniors - president. Jenny Frey; vice president. Heather Perry; treasurer. Michelle Errair and secretary, Tammy Jeffrey. Juniors - president, Alison Borsum; vice president. Mar­ tha Funk; treasurer, Dawn Harder and secretary, Don Britten. Sophomores - president, Robin Kidder, vice president, Kathy Brock, treasurer, Amy Rector and secretary, Tammy Ruffner. Freshman - president, Jason Pranger; vice president, Kris Thalerand secretary/treasurer. Janet Cooper. Rotary supports youth basketball Jim Veriinde (left) receives a check from Rotary President Dr. Eldon Newmyar on behalf of the TK Youth Baseball. Veriinde says the funds will be used to build baseball diamonds at the new ballpark located at the end of Crane Road. Yankee Springs open house, free fishing days set In celebration of Michigan's 150th birthday. Michigan State Parks are hosting an open house on June 7. No motor vehicle permit (sticker) will be required for entry on that day. Also, that weekend. June 6 and 7, is “Free Fishing Days” and no license is required. The staff at Yankee Springs recreation area invites you to join them for the many ac­ tivities that are taking place. A free fishing contest is be­ ing sponsored by the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Com­ merce with numerous of prizes being awarded. All kids, 12 and under, will be awarded a free certificate for any legal size fish that is brought in to the picnic shelter on Sunday. June 7. Many displays will be set up in the picnic shelter building on what to see and do in the Yankee Springs area. The staff asks you to join them for a fun-filled weekend, to hike one of their trials, fish in one of the 10 lakes, go swimming or boating, have a picnic or just relax among the hills and valleys of the 5,000 acre park. The park is located between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, eight miles east of the Bradley Exit, number 61, or 12 miles southwest of Hastings on Highway A-42. Charlton Park to host bank robbery pnd Netos The Sun and News was founded in 1870 and is published weekly on Thursdays Second class postage is paid at Middlerille. Michigan 49833. Member of Michigan Press Association. $8.00 $10.00 POSTMASTER: Send address changes Io Sun & News P.0. Box B. Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by ... The Hastings Banner. Inc. outlaws and the posse. The posse will chase the bankrobb­ ing outlaws for five days across the wild and open ranges of the old Dakota Ter­ ritory. Authenticity in dress and accoutrements is a trademark of Project Dakota. The ocher historic buildings in the village will be open to the public also. Charlton Park is a not-for-profit educational institution just off M-79 bet­ ween Hastings and Nashville Write us a letter! P.O. Box 1301 Phone 795-3345 MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties village bank and stage a shootout at 4 p.m. On Sunday, the village will explode into action during the “Great Bank Robbery ” at 2 p.m. Authentic weapons and blank cartridges will insure plenty of excitement. The robbery will provide the reason for Project Dakota s annual westward trek. This year’s journey “ Desperado” will divide members into two groups the The Sun and News welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means for readers to express an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letter must include the signature, address and tele­ phone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libel­ ous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. To the editor. St. Cyril’s parishioner responds to article To the editor: This letter is being written in response to the article regarding the closing of St Augustine Catholic Church The article has portrayed an unfair and very negative scenario about parishioners of St. Cyril and Methodious Church Yes, the two councils were asked to merge and to relocate,! emphasize relocate. The parishioners (two to one) of St. Cyril’s did not want to relocate their church. For 75 years, we have always met our spiritual and financial responsibilities. Most of us did not consider it responsible decision making to uproot our church and relocate when we already have adequate property to build and expand at our pre­ sent location and still be able to accommodate the summer visitors. Our parish has historically kept abreast of changes in the church. Ecumenical changes occured at St. Cyril’s much sooner than they have at larger churches, both in the Grand Rapids Diocese or Kalama/oo We are desirous of having a new church and/or activities building and we welcome the willing parishioners of St. Augustine to join us However, we object to being coerced into relocating for the survival of a parish one third the size of ours and for a parish that is having difficulty meeting their financial responsibilities. We consider relocation not a financially wise decision. In closing, yes we are at­ tached to tradition, for tradi­ tion is one of the main founda­ tions of the Catholic Church As for those individuals who have little regard for “old folks,’’ I say there is only one alternative to not growing old and that is an untimely death. Respect for the elderly should be the theme of the younger generations for two reasons; one, for the wisdom their elders have, and two, if you don't meet an untimely death, you too will become “old folks.” Fran Mlynarchck Reader says...“take Michigan out of the abortion business” abortion funding is necessary To the editor: During Right to Life of to prevent the welfare system Michigan’s recent petition from becoming overloaded drive, nearly half a million with children Careful studies Michigan voters signed peti­ conducted by. the federal tions to end the use of tax Center for Disease Control monies to fund elective show that neither argument has held true in the 36 states Medicaid abortions. Taxpayers are clearly which no longer fund elective disturbed by this funding Medicaid abortions. There is simply no financial policy and do n<x want to be or medical justification for a forced to pay for the destruc non of human life Because of continued policy which forces the citizen initiated petition, taxpayers to support this our stale legislature, which disregard for innocent life. has passed legislation to stop Let’s take Michigan out of the taxpayer funding of elective abortion business and look for Medicaid abortions 17 times more positive humane solu­ since 1978, will soon be able tions to social and economic to voce on this issue without problems Let’s establish a the prospect of the governor’s public policy that protects and enhances life for all human veto Critics of Right to Life of beings, including the most Michigan's petition drive vulnerable--the unborn child. Sincerely, argue that a cutoff in funds Gary G. Konow would result in illegal, unsafe Katherine E. Konow abort ions They also asset that �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 4, 1987 I Page 3 Women’s Club tells scholarship winners The General Federation of Women's Clubs-Gun Lake Area honored the four area high school senior girls as its scholarship recipients for 1987 during a benefit fashion show/luncheon last Wednes­ day at Middle Villa Inn. Middleville. Mane Finkbciner awarded the scholarships to Melinda Reurink from Wayland High School; Karen Kay Sipple from Martin High School; Mary Ann Guthrie from Delton Kellogg High School, and Rachel Smelker from Thornapplc Kellogg High School on behalf of the entire GFWC-Gun Lake Area membership. The girls and their mothers were guests at the luncheon fashion show which is a fundraising event for the GFWC-Gun Lake Area Memorial Scholarship Com­ mittee. Committee members are Mane Fmkbeiner. Lots Page. Linda Gruver and Pen­ ny Hogan The rccepients were selected on the basis of their excpetional academic records, extra curricular activities and definite future goals Melinda Reurink. 17. is the daughter of Lee and Mary Reurink of 9th Street. Wayland She plans to study I Rochwl Smelker journalism education at Eastern Michigan University The daughter of Jack and Manlyn Sipple. Karen Kay. 18. of 121st Ave.. Mary Ann Guthrie Shelbyville, plans on going in­ to occupational therapy at Western Michigan University this fall. Mary Ann Guthrie. 18. Melinda Reurink Koren Kay Sipple whose parents are Tom and Nancy Guthrie of Milo Road. Delton plans to study Special Education at Western Michigan University. Herbert and Nadine Smelker x daughter. Rachel. 18. of 108th Street. Freeport, also plans to attend Western Michigan University and will study Business Educat ion. TK library sets summer hours, announces services to the community The Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library, located in the high school, is preparing for another busy summer. Summer hours for the library are Monday through Thursday 9 a m. to 3 p m. and Tuesday and Thursday even­ ings from 6 to 9 p.m. The library staff is looking for­ ward to sharing the library’s resources with the entire community. There are many services available to patrons Did you know the library: •is a public library for all residents of the TK school district? •is supported by your school taxes, state aid. township funds, penal fines, and federal Keith Schultz and his grandmother Dorothy Kellogg earn their diplomas. Grandmother and grandson graduate in Caledonia BILLIE’S BEAUTY SALON "On the Lake" 555 S. Shore Drive. Green Lake Call 891*8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RUSSELL. OWNER 25 YEARS IN THE SAME LOCATION Dorothy (Mrs. Don) Kellogg of 217 Pleasant Street. Caledonia, graduated May 26 from Caledonia Com­ munity Schools Keith Schultz, son of Ken and Marilyn Schultz. 6451 Robertson Road. Middleville, graduated May 31. from Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville Con­ gratulations to both of you! ALL ON SALE BLANCO FURNITURE shtlbyville ml and state grants? •is a member of the Lakeland Library Cooperative of 75 libraries? •has access to the collections of other libraries in Lakeland through a computer database? •can request materials not on the database but available from the Library of Michigan. Detroit Public Library, and many colleges and univer­ sities? •can request materials from out-of-state libraries on a “superloan” for $1 per item plus postage? •has about 32,000 books in its collection? •is currently receiving ninety magazines and has thousands of back issues? •has a packet of 22 - 24 videocassestes that rotates Caledonia teacher receives national honors in first year The Student Loan Marketing Association (Sallie Mae) has announced that Jeanne Marie Glowicki. a teacher in Caledonia, has been named one of 100 teachers na­ tionwide to receive a 1987 Sallie Mae Teacher Award for outstanding first-year teaching performance The honor en­ tails a $1,000 cash award. “We are very pleased to recognize the outstanding teaching efforts of Jeanne Marie Glowicki.” said Sallie Mae Chairman Edward A. McCabe. ”As a financial services corporation specializing in education finance. Sallie Mae has a special commitment to the education community. In recognizing the early ac­ complishments of these outstanding teachers. Sallk Mae hopes to encourage their continuing dedication and commitment to the teaching profession and excellence in the classroom.” he added. Glowicki teaches at Caledonia Elementary School She was nominated to receive the Sallie Mae Teacher Award by the Caledonia Community Schools Award nominees are judged by a panel of education experts convened for Sallie Mae by the American Association of School Ad­ ministrators (AASA). Judging is based on can didates performance in col­ lege. leadership capabilities demonstrated in volunteer acliv ittes on campus and in their communities, and. most im­ portant. their performance as first-year teachers, based on their school districts criteria. every month and the rental is $1 per day the library is open? •has recordings and pamphlet files? •has a career center that in­ cludes books, college infor­ mation. pamphlets, and the Michigan Occupational Infor­ mation Service (MOIS)? •has catelogs of the rental film and informational video cassettes collections in several Lakeland libraries? •has an advisory board com posed of Laura Bennet. Mary Ann Borsum. Dorothy Cor son, Dorothy Dean. Don Dean. Kim O'Shea. Lib Palmer, and Mary Tolan? •has a reference collection of special dictionaries, atlases, almanacs, encyclopedias and other resources as well as ac­ cess to Lakeland Library Cooperative's Ready Reference Service? •has a special New Books sec­ tion that includes best sellers? •will save books for you upon your request? •does not charge for a library card unless it is to replace a lost card? •will use a computer to cir­ culate material beginning in September.’ •has a Lakeland Library Cooperative catalog of large print books for those who no longer can read regular type? •has state and federal tax forms. W-4 forms, and a book with reproducible masters lor all tax forms? •has some local history materials and welcomes con­ tributions of more? Do you know anyone who has a copy of Potter's History of Barry County? •has a new copy machine that reduces, enlarges, copies two pages at a time, and copies on­ to different sizes of paper? The cost is fifteen cents for regular copies and .25 cents for red copies. •would like to encourage residents with children to par­ ticipate in the summer reading clubs Reading programs begin June 4. Award recipients must have used a Guaranteed Student Loan (GSL) or student PLUS (sometimes called ALAS) loan to pay a portion of their educational expenses. Their cash awards may be used toward repayment of their stu­ dent loan or for any other purpose. The awards program, now in its third year, is ad­ ministered, as well as judged, for Sallie Mae by AASA. which represents 17,500 public and private school ad­ ministrators and professors of education administration. Last year, Sallie Mae pro­ vided $4.3 billion in funds for education loans nationwide. In addition the corporation issued $3.8 billion in new commitments to fund future education loans. Basket Club to make wall basket The new Thornapple Basket Club is off and weaving Though the first meeting was an organizational meeting, members found time to share their favorite baskets and basket books The next monthly meeting will be held June 10 from 9:30 am to 3 p.m. at the Mid­ dleville United Methodist Church where members will begin to weave a wall basket Anyone interested in joining the club or wishing more in­ formation or a basket supph list should call Maureen Mullenix at 945-5887 or Kathy Bracy at 795-7115 When the basket includes a lull range ot banking services, how can you go wrong? Aside from the convenience ot having all your financial needs available under one roof, your money is insured by the U S government for up to $100,000 Plus you’ll have access to the very latest technological innovations m banking For safety and convenience, it pays tc put all you eggs in one basket outs. STATE BANK CALEDONIA with offices in Caledonia and Dutton f D1C. �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middlevine. Ml / June 4. 1987 Sesquicentennial events to take place in Hastings and other neighboring cities Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL It was a beautiful weekend but now it's too warm and oh how we need some rain. Never satisfied, are we? Mary and Jim Springer of Delton were our Sunday din­ ner guests to celebrate her bir­ thday We shopped later Saturday afternoon. Esther Kelley. Maurice and Myrtle Freeman and June Tungate at­ tended an open house for Michael Burgess Vernons son. at Jenison. Bud and Lou Meyers of Battle Creek called on Clarke and I Sunday afternoon The Rcascrs attended a bir­ thday dinner for Chas and Louise Reascr at Hastings. Sunday. Homemade ice cream was enjoyed. Happy Birthday. Charles Marjory Williams and Harry and Be mad inc Reaser will attend the graduation of Bob's daughter. Heidi, at Charleston. W.Va. this Thursday. Tuesday . Clarke and I and Bud and Lou Mey ers of Battle Creek had dinner with Emma Huling here from Iowa. She will leave for home Monday Harry and Mike Reaser have been enjoying fishing at Harwood Lake. They will freeze their catch until enough has been caught. Esther Kelley. June Tungate and Lois Bacon had Sunday dinner at Spring Hill Inn The Class of *24 will have their dinner at the Parmalee Church Thursday. June 4. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.‘Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship 8 30am Sunday School . 9 45 a.m Sunday Morning Worship..................................... 11:00 a.m Canoeists, balloonists, bicyclists, sailors and walkers will find a variety of actionpacked attractions to visit dur­ ing Michigan's Sesquicenter.mal celebration, reports AAA Michigan Spreading their wings, avia­ tion fans can view aerobatic stunts performed by the Snow Birds. Golden Knights and ocher fliers in Kalamazoo June 13-14 Precision flying and parachute jumping will decorate Mount Pleasant s skies June 20-21 at the Central Michigan Air Show. A rare $2 million British World War II Spitfire also will fly over spectators. Michigan skies will fill with colorful hoc air balloons beginning in early July . Can­ CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning Worship 1100am Sunday School 9 45 a m Sunday E vening Worship 6 00pm All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Phone 795-7076 MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY 111 Church Street Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship 9 45 a m 11:00 am 9 30 a m Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor Rev. Gil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday t vening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study Rev. William Dobson, Pastor 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 6 00 p m 7 00 p m 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service Rev. Donald Heydens Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass........................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ............. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.................................. 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St 'The Church where everybody is somebody... ... and lesus Christ is Lord" 1000 am 1115 am 6 00pm Morning Worship........................10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 If you would like your church's Directory information listed call 795-3345 for more information. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11:00 a.m. Church School 9H5 a m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 pm. PHONE 894-8449 Rev Wayne Kiel Pjstor Rev Stanley Vugteveen Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education Pauline A. Walker Pauline A. Walker. 77. of Jackson, died Thursday at the Odd Fellow and Rebekah Home. She was a member of the First Church of Christ Christian, the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority, and a life member of the Michigan Center Order of the Eastern Star. She was an economics teacher and had taught in Mid­ dleville. Vandercook Lake and Michigan Center. She was a dietician at Mercy and Foote Hospitals Surviving are two brothers. Ar­ rangements made by Wetherby Co.. Jackson. Kary Lynn Sundberg Kary Lynn Sundberg infant daughter of Gary and Karen Sundberg. was immediately called to her Heavenly home on May 25. 1987. Surviving besides her parents arc a brother. Daniel; paternal grandparents. Stanley and Leanna Sundberg of Grafton. ND; maternal grandmother. Josie Talsma of Jenison; many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Andrew Talsma. Graveside Funeral Services were held at the Caledonia Lakeside Cemetery. Rev. Merlin Buwalda of the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church officiating. A service by Root man Funeral Chapel. Caledonia. 891-8155. Shirley Mae Batdorff FIRST BAPTIST Rev. Gary Wiley Rev. Robert Gerke ton Townships Mayflower Hoc Air Balloon race July 3*5 will send up the first batch of balloons. In Battle Creek, the International Balkxm Cham­ pionship will attract more than one million spectators from July 11-18. Balloon launches will fill the skies of Jackson July 24-26. Back to earth, antique gas and steam engines will be displayed in Hastings July 11-12 while Flint's Crossroad Village offers a view of anti­ que coaches,under restoration Aug. 15-16 during the Railfans' Weekend. AAA Michigan advises travelers to confirm dates and activities before visiting any of the 18 Sesquicentennial events described. OBITUARIES LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located m Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship < Interpreted for hearing impaired)........... 9:45 a m Sunday School.............................................. ll:10a.m Sunday Evening Service............................... 7:00 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade).......... W'ed., 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship... Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 Shirley Mae Batdorff. aged 62. of Jenison, passed away Thursday. May 28. 1987 Surviving are her husband. Elwyn (Al) Batdorff; her children. Janis and Larry Meines of Caledonia. Diane and Richard Bouwknegt of Grand Rapids. Steven and Linda Batdorff of Caledonia; seven grandchildren; her mother Mrs. Mary Strohpaul of Grand Rapids, a sister. Mary Fleet of Grand Rapids; a brother. Carl and Nancy Strohpaul The Funeral Ser vices were held at the funeral chapel. Rev Arthur Kroeger officiating Interment Rest Lawn Memorial Park Articulture hotline assiste 8,600 callers More than 8.6(X) fanners and agribusiness officials have contacted the Agricultural Assistance Network (AAN) through the telephone hotline since the service was im­ plemented by the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) April 9. 1985. The toll-free hotline (1 -800-346-FARM) assists farmers and agribusinesses with financial and farm related problems. Hotline staff members review the caller's needs and coordinate services available through governmental, independent agencies or charitable organizations. In two years of operation, the hotline has averaged more than 20 calls per business day. Last summer’s hay relief program to assist droughtstricken farmers in the Upper Peninsula and the southern United States was ccxirdinated through the hotline. When record rainfall caused severe flooding last fall, the hotline staff also assisted in the ad ministration of local, state and federal programs. “The hotline serves as a central point for coordinating assistance to Michigan farmers in times of crisis.” Kindinger added. The hotline is in opera!win Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 p.m. Calls made after business hours will be recorded and returned the next business day The hotline is housed within MDA's Lam­ ing office and is coordinated by Edwin Renkic, Director of MDA’s Emergency Services Office. In addition to information on farm programs, the hotline also provides information on employment, loan programs, human services and legal referrals. For local news of Middleville and Caledonia Subscribe today! 795-3345 TTTTiTITn^Trm^TiTiTT ITTiTiTiTiTiTiT F. James Budde, D.D.S. 2 James E. Reagan, D.D.S. = FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... : 795-9277 - MIDDLEVILLE Insurance and Medicaid Accepted H rammmmmmmmmmmmmmrararacr �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / June 4. 1987 I Page 5 Caledonia seniors say goodbye to school by Kathleen J. Oresik A thermometer registering 93 degrees with a matching high humidity did not dampen the celebration as members of the 1987 class of Caledonia Community Schools graduated in ceremonies Friday. Speaking to the students former Michigan Farn Bureau President Elton Smith said he believed each one has what it takes to be a top achiever. “I’m confident we’ll be better off because of your commitment to your (fellow man). ' he said Citing examples of severa* self-made, successful people, he went on to tell the group of Michael Muller ond Jennifer Joyce entertain with a musical presentation. The 143 graduates at Caledonia High School parade in pairs to the junior high school football field for commencement exercises Friday. Elton Smith, former Michigan Farm Bureau President, tells the graduating class. "Now you must share your knowledge and let your cup overflow. You will gain more than you give.” the importance of sharing their knowledge with and car ing for their fellow man in all walks of life. In one example he noted how Walter Winston, the owner of the Southern Pacific Railroad, cared for his employees and always greeted the road crew. One day. he said. Winston appeared to know one worker personally. Smith said another worker asked the first worker how he knew the owner of the railroad. The first worker said they hired in together to work for the railroad 27 years ago. went to work for so much an Smith continued. But when the second worker was asked why he didn’t become presi­ dent. the first worker said, “I hour. Walter went to work for the railroad.’’ Smith related. He told the class that change is the most powerful force in The commencement exercise concludes with the graduates tossing their caps in the air. Nursing Home Insurance For Folks Age 60-79 Can pay up to S100 a day for 5 full years Dennis Johnson, giving the class address says, "Tt is time to accept our role in society. We are the leaders of today." C«U today tor FREE FACTS .n cludmg costs exceptions limi­ tations and renewal provisions Students receive congratulations from by School Superintendent Robert Myers (foreground) upon receiving their diplomas. LEONARD D. NANZER Sales Representative 724 West Centre St. Kalamazoo. Ml 49002 (616) 323-0982 IJU. ■WMII Linda Warner class valedictorian tells the class to never lose sight of their dreams or to take anything or anyone for granted. life and that it is also an op­ portunity many people in the world don’t have. “Opportunity.” he said, “rests in the ability <o change ’ He asked the class to pre­ tend the day was their 50th birthday and that time, since the beginning of man. was condensed to 50 years in order for the students to get a perspective on bow mankind has changed and to view the changes proportionately He recalled the changes chronologically since the caveman, the birth of Chnst, the first printing press, the discovery of dectncity. the first airplane, radio, TV, and from first commercial jet flight to the day ’s graduation In summary. he noted that if all the above named changes took place in the last 50 years, the students should try to im­ agine the changes to come in the next 50 years. For these changes to occur, he said, we need the best civic, industrial, church and government leadership We need young, innovative risk takers, he said, regardless of the choice of careers. He said that people should enjoy their work and the line of work should in someway be helpful to someone else Concluding, he added that everyone benefits when we work well at our jobs Other keynote speakers were the Rev. Merlin Buwalda; class valedictorian Linda Warner; Dennis Johnson giving the class ad dress; high scfuiol Principal Michael Pmtek presenting the awards; Assistant Principal Jeff Worman presenting the class. Board ot Education members John Finkbeiner and Arlene Hodgkinson awarding the diplomas, and Superinten dent Robert Myers accepting the graduates. The “Alma Mater” was sung by Marius Broekhuizen. Jennifer Joyce and Michael Muller sang a duet The pro­ cessional and recessional were performed by the high school band The class flower was a pur­ ple iris The class mottos is "Today is one step toward our dreams of tomorrow. * ’ �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 4. 1967 Noffke-21st. Sue Van Port Fleet-25th. Terry Proos-27th. Ann Lillie-28th. Ed Colburn-28th. Brandy Smith-29th. Shannon Maggert-29th and Kingsley Miller-30th. Best wishes to any <me else not listed who has a birthday this month Happy Anniversary to David and Evelen Huyck on the 6th and Ruth and Merle with JEAN SOEST Shmk on the 30th Holy Family Confirmation students who received the To all who bimg me news our Monday's visit for Sacraments in May were: items for this column, we now tonsil's. Jenifer Barton. Matthew have a new mailbox at our Mrs. Eva Engle spent the Brown. Matthew Bums. Scott backdoor. So if I'm out. just weekend in Kalamazoo with Burn. Timothy Carpenter. put your news in the box and her family for the wedding of Mindy Coulter. Nancy Cox. Hairy won't eat you or it her granddaughter. Karen David Ferguson. Mary Gor­ Last Tuesday. Caledonia Smith Karen was married sky. Dennis Johnson II. Elementary's second graders Saturday. May 30. to Howard Karolyn Kieda. Katherine enjoyed a trip to the zoo. On Collins in the Vicksburg Kowalezyk. Kimberly Thursday the first grade also UM Church Leatherman. Colleen Mar went Shirley spent some time shall. Kimberly Mickel. On Wednesday the second with her friend Shannon Patricia Moomeny. Robert graders toured the Ad­ Dykstra at Shannon's home Munger. Shawn Munger. ministration offices of the last weekend Shannon has a Michael Nickles. Sharon Orr. Caledonia Community birthday Tuesday. Kristine Overmire. Teresa Schools, and also visited the I missed an anniversary last Decker. Troy Shane. Kenneth Caledonia State Bank month, so Happy Anniversary Simpkins. Eric Simpkins. This week many classes will a little late to Chris and Robin Margaret SMith. Julie be making a trip to the park Murphy Solomon. Michael Walker. for their annual class picnic on Happy Birthday to Marie Timothy Wilkinson. Joseph Thursday the l>ower Elemen­ Dusendang-3rd; Ann Wolf and Terns Zimmer. tary’s (K 2) Field Day will be VerMerris-6th; Patrick Caledonia Elementary's held at the track. On Friday, Proos-IOth. Merle 1987 Awards Assembly will grades 3-6 will compete Shook-llth. Sarah be held on Wednesday. June Deb Soest and myself en­ Cradock-I I th. Tim 10 joyed a tour Saturday morning Niles-17th. John King-15th; The Top O Morning Circle of Blodgett Hospital prior to Denise Walker-21 st. Kathryn will meet at the Shermans on Tuesday. June 9 at 9:30. The U.M W.'s regular meeting will be at the Caledonia United Methodist Church on June 11 at 7 p.m. An in­ teresting program on quilts is being planned W'hen you work hard on a project and it's a success sometimes that's all that mat­ ters But it always makes it more of a success if someone says you did a great job. S E A R C H, decided to use the logo design that was created for the S E A R C H, conference brochure on Tshirts. too. Congratulations to ' 1% Craig Schmidt. Jeremy Whitwam. and Jon Ramsey, the three 6th grade students that designed the logo. Congratulations also to all of the SEARCH par ticipants for their hard work 12850 Chief Noonday Rd., Wayland, Ml and terrific projects and Phone 792-6243 presentations: Eric Constant, Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a m. to 8 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 Lisa Constant. Jon Dambly, Appointments Taken - X-Rays Lab Tricia Davis. Adam Gall, John Lemke D.O., Family Practice Carl Hofmann. Richie Gary L. Doublestein, D.O., Milock. Kristen Neely. Benji After Hours Clinic Coordinator Potgetter. Nicki Potgetter. Audrey Alflen, Office Manager Jon Ramsey. Craig Schmidt, Jon VanRyn, Mike Wallace and Jeremy Whitwam. S.E.A.R.C.H stands for Sharing Excellence in Arts, Research. Creativity and Humor and it is for talented students in grades 3-8 from all school districts in the Kent In­ termediate School District. If you've been in Caledonia lately you might have noticed it's a little noiser lately. The Slate Bank has a contractor there making ready for an ex­ pansion The Michigan Bell Announces office hours for the phone building is gradually getting taller as they are work­ Medical & surgical treatment of the foot ing on laying backs Then the Located within the new apartment buildings off Maple Street are getting Gun Lake Family Medicine Bldg. closer to being finished And 12850 Chief Noonday Rd . Wayland at Gun Lake the Caledonia Elementary Call 792-6243 for Appointment School has footings being laid for its expansion project, and Caledonia High School has the earth movers there rear­ ranging and getting ready to start the new building Sunday. June 7. Caledonia and United Methodist Church w ill start at 10 a m The adult Sun­ day School class w ill meet al 9 Now accepting patients for a m through the summer. GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE Caledonia United Methodist Stomach intestine 6 liver disease Church’s annual Vacation Bi­ ble School will he held the Located at 12850 Chief Noonday Rd week of June 26 for kids Fridays (only by appt.) • Ph. 1-800 331 7354 preschool kindergarten thn»ugh 6<h grades A picnic is planned for NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS I Parkway Gun Lake Family Medicine and After Hours Clinic O wm—nrr-? Professional or Retail Space for Lease Dr. Michael G. David PRACTICE of PODIATRY J. SERINI, D.O. A. COATES, D.O. Friday. Congratulations to Don and Shirley Oppenhuizen. who celebrated their silver wed­ ding anniversary on Mondav. June I. Anyone who has any trophy s from any sport at all. that are just setting around catching the dust can donate them to the handicapped Call Arnie Staiwick phone 868-7391 or bring them to Holy Family Church. Or they can be dropped off at Thelma Gehls. 601 Emmons Street. Caledonia. Congratulations to Jon and Dawn Humphrey on the birth of a boy. Our condolances to the family of Kary Lynn Sundberg of Caledonia, infant daughter of Gary and Karen Sundberg. Graveside services were held Saturday at Caledonia Lakeside Cemetery. Rev Bawalda of Caledonia Christian Reform­ ed Church officiated. Kristina Miller and Wilbur Foote will be joined in mar­ riage August 22. Parents of the couple are Jerry and Pat Miller of Caledonia and George and Mabie Foote of Middleville. A July wedding is being planned by Kathleen Rowlader and Todd Antrim. Parents are Bob and Ann Rowlader and Ed and Donna Antrim. Karen Hahn surprised her husband with a family party held in the Township Hall in Alaska to celebrate David’s 50th birthday. The Gehl family and friends attended a graduation parts Saturday afternoon near Hastings for Amy Gehl. Everyone had a nice time. Ralph and Thelma and Jim Gehl had Sunday dinner at Bas Point Restaurant. Gun Lake, to celebrate the Gehl s 46th wedding anniversary Mrs. Hamid Gehl (Emily) had a black-out last week while shopping. 1 understand there was a great turn out for Caledonia commencement exercises. The bleachers were filled despite the hot humid weather. On Saturday afternoon Hastings got a bit more rain then Caledonia , did We are thankful for rain. Sunday Mr and Mrs Hugh Kegerreis enjoyed a ride to Frankenmuth for dinner. Sunday the Richard Soest family were among the many guests at the cottage of George Stewart. The kids of all ages enjoyed the water by swimm­ ing. tubeing. water skiing, etc As usual George did a fantastic job cooking I will once again be calling my many friends w hen we get things hack to normal anhi nd our house Thanks everyone. Caledonia will be having a Jul) 4 celebration If you are interested in hav mg a booth of some kind call 891 9148 Blanco Furniture to kick off art show with wine/cheese tasting By Gail Nelson Blanco Furniture in Shelbyville, a few miles south of the Gun Lake Recreation Area, will be sponsoring an art show featuring recognized West Michigan artists whose original works will be on display throughout the store for the month of July. “The primary purpose of the show is to introduce West Michigan artists to area residents while providing local exposure for the ar lists." Jose’ Blanco, co­ owner of the store and a former board member of the Fontana Concert Society chamber music group head­ quartered in Shelbyville said. “Our store has plenty of space and good lighting. We have the facilities and would like to do what we can to pro­ mote the arts on a regular basis,” he said. The art works featured will complement the rural setting and traditional atmosphere of the family owned business which has been at its present location for 46 years. The five artists on display will represent five different artistic media including wood­ carving, pottery, water col­ ors, prints, drawings, quilts and wall hangings. Two of the GFWC plan to meet The June meeting of the General Federation of Women's Clubs Gun Lake Area will be a casual potluck picnic. Visitors and guests are welcome to join members at 11 a m. cm Wednesday June 10 at the residence of Mane Finkbeiner and Marsha Clark. 3160 and 3190 Beatrice Drive, Gun Lake. Bang a dish to pass and your own table service and beverage. Secret Pals will be revealed. Named to dean’s list Barbara Boot. Sharon Meerman and Jeanne Mills of Caledonia were among the six hundred and nine students al Grand Valley State College who were named to the Dean's List for the 1987 winter semester Students must maintain a 3.5 grade point average or higher while earning 12 or more grade point credits artists are from Plainwell, two are from Kalamazoo and one is from Northern Michigan Woodcarver Lxo Nelson is a retired businessman from Kalkaska. The Plainwell artists are Gerald Vilenski and Gloriela Yau Dolak Dolak. vicechairman of the Plainwell Arts Council, was born and raised in Panama City. Republic of Panama. Vilenski is an art teacher and founder and chairman of the Plainwell Arts Council The Kalamazoo artists are Gary Navarre, a potter, and Jana Hanka. a native of Czechoslavakia who became a Kalamazoo resident in January of 1987 after moving there with her artist husband, Ladislav Hanka, a Kalamazoo native. The official opening of the Blanco exhibition will take place on Wednesday evening. July I. when the public will be invited to enjoy wine and cheese and meet the artists. The artists’ works will be on exhibit during regular store hours for the month of July The Blanco Art Show will overlap with exhibitions at the Shelbyville Art Emporium and the summer program of the Fontana Chamber Musk Society at the Art Emporium Shelbyville, located five miles south of Wayland and six miles north of Martin, is also home to the only hand lithography press in Michigan whose proprietor. Johnathan Clemens, is acting consultant for the Blanco Show. With the addition of the art show this July, Shelbyville is enhancing its reputation as the cultural center of the Gun Latke area 3rd Annual Beechwood Hills Summerfest set for June 27 The third annual Beechwood Hills Sum­ merfest, sponsored by Beechwood Hills Christian camp, will be held June 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Beechwood Hills Cam­ pground. 3144. 22nd Street. just north of Hopkins Take 131 to Wayland exit and follow the signs for an arts and craft fair, flea market and lots of good food. For more information con tact Audrey Ixwis al (616) 532-2902 or Dawn Jones, (616) 452-8548. Kiddie Kampus Preschool registration underway The preschool program conducted through Thornap­ ple Kellogg Community Education is taking registra lions for the 87-88 school year Kiddie Kampus is designed for four-year-olds. Afternoon class times are available lor the Monday/Wednesday class or the Tuesday/Thursday class. Those sessions are held from 12:30 p.m. until 3 p m. To register or for more in­ formation. call the community cd office at 795-3397. (----------------------- —------------------ • WANTED • INSURANCE CLERK/RECEPTIONIST Family Practice Office, Middleville t 25-50 Hours per week * Thorough insurance Experience Essential * Computer Experience Helpful Send Resume to MARK R. PASCHALL, M.D. 490 Edward St, Middleville. Ml 49333 \________________________ �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 4, 1987 / Page 7 Thornapple Kellogg Schools’ seniors forge ahead by Kathleen J. Oresik Though small in number. 114 to be exact, what the members of the 1987 graduating class of Thomapple Kellogg High School “lack in size, they make up for in quality “ Praising the class in com­ mencement ceremonies held Sunday in the football stadium, high school Principal Henry Dugan went on to say that. “No senior is married. 51 students have a B or above grade average, and 47 percent will attend college, trade school or advanced training. “This graduating class has the highest percentage of students who will continue formal education in 16 years." he boasted, adding that the students have been a joy to be with and a pleasure to work with School Superintendent Gerald Page echoed Dugan's laurels for the seniors saying he was confident they would succeed in their vocations in life. in a sermon, the Rev Wayne Kiel of the Peace Reformed Church told the students they have learned a Superintendent Gerald Page told the class he ex­ pects them to succeed and otters his best wishes. great deal to prepare them for life ahead But he cautioned them not to get discouraged if they find they change careers three to five times before settling on the one that best suits them. “Hang in there. Don’t allow your dreams to die," he said In quoting scripture, he said the answer to succeed is to seek ye first the kingdom of God and righteousness and all other things will be yours as well." Kiel told the class that there are five principals in which to test their dreams: the “test it." to see if it's a God given dream; “the eye it." where if Thornapple Kellogg's commencement exercises begin Sunday afternoon with the class of 1987 making their entarance onto the high school football field. Continued on now! pogo— Dressed in formal attire, brothers and sisters of the graduates greet the seniors. Senior Class President Kimberly Batson gives the class address. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF '87 James Verlinde (on stage) awards the diplomas. There is a challenging future ahead for you. Step out into the world with confidence. We’ll assist you in your adventure. Stop in. OFFICE IN: Hastings, Middleville, Bellevue and Nashville The Rev. Wayne Kiel from the Peace Reformed Church tells the graduates not to let their dreams die if they find they ore met with obstacles. �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 4. 1987 TK commencement, continued one can visualize and hold the dream for two years, it can become a reality; ‘the buy it.'* where one commits to the dream; “the fly it.” where like a child with a kite one grabs a string and runs until the w md catches the k ile and it flies, and the ‘ lie it down.” where one comes to believe dreams are elusive and let's them get away from them Class President Kimberly Batson reminded the class members not to follow the world's opinion but to keep a mind of their own. "People are full ot unused talents It's time to put ours to use.” she said Megan Knox. Alisa Phillips, Ingrid Konow and Randy Stickney were accom­ panied by the high school symphonic band as they per­ formed several vocal selec­ tions Doug Hart, senior class advisor, called the class roll. In cooperation with the Lakeland Library Cooperative. Thornapple Kellogg School and Com­ munity Library has planned three summer reading clubs for children in the TK school district Children may register for these programs between June 4 and July IO. Each child will be given a reading folder to keep a record of the library books read during the sum­ mer. The program w ill end on August 10. In celebration of Michigan's Sesquicentennial. this summer's theme is “Great Lakes! Great Books! Great Readers!" with these three clubs "Sandtrackers Book Club' is for pre-readers who depend on others to read to them. Children will place a sticker on their folder for each library book they read "Michigan Reading Regat­ ta" is for children (probably in first through third grades) who are independent readers and combine easy readers (JE). short books (j). and junior novels (J). Children will write the title of each library book and stamp a space in child's own reading folder at the library ‘ * Windsurfing Safari'' is for children m third grade and up who read only in the "J " sec­ tion of the library. Children write the author, title, and rating of each library book in the child's own reading folder. Tickets to programs held in the library will be awarded to children as they read books Since many children read more than enough to fill one reading folder, additional in­ centives (coupons, coloring books, tiny puppets, single admission tickets to the TKHS • sports events, the swimming pool, and paperback books) will be available. Any donations from local merchants, civic groups, and library patrons would be appreciated. Information regarding the book clubs and programs was given to every TK elementary student in kindergarten through sixth grades More information sheets are available al the library . Summer library hours from June 8 to Sept 8 are Monday -9 a m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesday 9 am to 3 p.m . 6 to 9 p m.; Wednesday -9 am to 3 p.m.; Thursday 9 a m to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p m. Kent County Library System to offer summer reading clubs to local children Michigan and the Great Lakes provide the theme for the 1987 summer reading clubs sponsored by the Kent The class listens as Meagon Knox (left) and Alisa County Library System. Official sign-up at all Phillips (right in far left corner) sing ‘There’s a Place library branches begins June for Us’, accompanied by Duane Thatcher. 15. when youngsters ages “Yesterday is experience, three through 15 can join one Dugan presented awards. Don Williamson and James tomorrow is hope Our in­ of three different reading Vcrlinde. members of the terests lie in the future clubs and begin reading and Board of Education, awarded because that is where we are earning incentive prizes. Sign-up at the East Grand the diplomas and Pamela going to spend the rest of our Rapids branch, which will be lives ” Bode gave the benediction closed June I6-19 due to con­ The class motto is. struction. which will be closed June 22. Sign-up will continue throughout the summer. Three different reading Handicappers toll-free info-line launched in state The Rehabilitation Institute and the Kcnnv R E H.A.B. Foundation have launched ACCESS line, a toll-free, telephone information line for rehabilitation topics and ser vices. By calling the number. I-800-23 REHAB. people can learn of services and pro­ grams offered by agencies, support groups and hospitals throughout Michigan. The informational line pro­ vides needed information to healthcare professionals, han­ Three summer reading clubs planned at TK dicappers and others. Topics range from rehabilitation ser­ vices. legislation, regulation, recreation, special events, equipment loans, education, handicapper rights and rehabilitation care The ACCESS line is staffed by Kenny R E H.A.B from 9 am to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. At other times, the Rehabilitation In­ stitute provides recorded in­ formation. Senior meal menus Wednesday, May 27 - Beef stew, boiled potato & carrots, boiled cabbage, biscuit, marg., fruit cup. 2% milk. Thursday, June 4 - Swedish meatballs, w/gravy, Califor­ nia blend, salad w/dressing, egg noodles, fruit crisp, 2% milk. Friday. June 5 - Pork chop w/stuffing. au gratin potatoes. Italian Blend, veg., wheal bread, marg., applesauce. 2% milk. Monday. June 8 - Meatloaf, boiled potato, peas and car­ rots. biscuit, marg., fruit. 2% milk. Tuesday, June 9 - Chicken rice casserole, pimento corn, salad and dressing, rice, up­ side down cake. 2% milk. Events Wednesday, June 3 Hastings -Shopping/Sing Along Crafts. Thursday. June 4 - Hastings-Bmgo/Arts &. Crafts/Rummage Sale Western Day. Middles ille-Cancer Society T.K. KIDDIE KAMPUS PRESCHOOL ... has afternoon class openings for 4 year olds. Call ... 795-3397 Program. Friday, June 5 - HastingsPopcorn. Blood Pressure. Middleville-Open. Monday, June 8 - HastingsArts/Crafts/Lansing Gilbert. Tuesday, June 9 - NashvillePuzzles. Hastings Bingo/Puzzles. Nashville— Puzzles. Meals are available for those over 60 years of age, and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Congregrate meals is SI with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 3 p.m. one day in advance for reserva­ tions Meals are served at: Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave. Monday. Tuesday. Wednesdav, Thursday, and Friday. Nashville-Masonic Temple. Monday. Tuesday, Wednes­ day. Thursday & Friday. Delton-Faith United Methodist Church. Monday. Wednesday, and Thursday. Middleville-VFW Post. Monday, Wednesday. & Thursday. Wopdland-Eagles Club Monday. Wednesday, & Friday. Home Delivered Meals are available at Extra Cost. Special Notice Remember, come to the Hastings Center on Thursday. June 4 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to the Biggest and Best Garage Sale of the season. Also it will be Western Day. Middleville Center will have a program by the American Cancer Society on June 4 Lansing Gilbert will be at the Hastings Center on Monday. June 8. Cali now! clubs and a variety of incen­ tives are being offered to keep children interested in reading and visiting the library during summer vacation. For three six-year-olds and their parents, there’s the Sandtrackers B<xik Club, a special read-aloud program with prizes and suprises. Older youngsters, ages six through 12. can join the Michigan Reading Regatta, earning prizes by choosing and completing books at their own reading level. Young people ages I0-I5 will enjoy the challenges of Windsurfing Safari, selecting materials from a special list prepared by Children's Ser­ vice librarians and qualifying for a variety of prizes In addition to the reading clubs, all library branches will offer weekly children's pro­ grams throughout the summer. Youngsters will enjoy films, crafts, storytimes, entertainment and plenty of fun and suprises All pro­ grams are free Information on specific programs, dates and times are available at the local branches or by calling the Children's Services Department at 774-3253. Cherry Valley Livestock 4-H Club taking part in festval The last meeting of the Cherry Valley Livestock 4-H Club was May 18 at the Skin ner's residence. It was noted that the hog weigh-in deadline is June I. They still need volunteers for the club bixHh and the scarecrow and banner con­ tests. The Kent County 4-H will have a food booth at FestKal '87 serving Danish fixxl The bexith is number 28, l<x:atcd in front of the County Building near the pedestrian bridge to the Grand Center. Pr<x.eeds will go to the building of the new hog barn at the fairgrounds in Lowell. The club's next meeting will be held on June 17 at the Shane’s home located across the street from the Skinners. Amusement Park tickets available The Thornapplc Kellogg Community Education office is able to offer reduced rate tickets to three amusement parks. Parks and the ticket rates are: Cedar Point, adult $13.50 (regularly $15.95) and child (4-8) $9.50 Kings Island, adult $13.25 (regularly $15.95) and child (3-6) $7.75 (regularly $7.95). Sea World (Ohio), adult and child $11.75 (regularly $14.95 and $12 95). Call the community cd of­ fice at 795-3397 before pick mg up your tickets. The office is located in the front of the high school. Brochures to the parks are also available NOTICE to THORNAPPLE KELLOGG • SCHOOL ELECTORS • An accuracy test on the Thor­ napple Kellogg School election tabulating equipment will be done June 5, 1987, at 1:00 p.m. at the School Administration building. This test is on equip­ ment to be used in the Annual School Election, June 8, 1987, and is open to the public. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 4. 1987 I Page 9 Middleville names new athletic coaches Middleville has named its new varsity basketball and football coaches for the 1987-88 seasons. Kun Holzhueter. former junior varsity coach at Lowell, is the new basketball coach while Keith Rhmes will begin a second stint as football coach. Holzhueter and Rhmes replace Skip Prangcr and John Greenman. who resigned after the Trojan basketball and football seasons. Holzhueter. 27. is a 1978 graduate of Saginaw Lutheran High School and a 1982 graduate of Grand Valley State where he played two years of varsity basketball for Tom Villemure. He was a stu­ dent teacher at Middleville (1981-82) for one year while also coaching freshman basketball He has coached the last five years at Lowell including positions with junior varsity girls, freshmen, and DeMorrow, Kuehn named to all-league tennis team Dan DeMorrow and Jeff Kuehn were selected to the All-Conference Tennis team. Dave Ellis was selected to the second team This is the third year that Dan has received this honor. Dan has been a leader for a number of years and has set a fine example for the rest of our team He has worked very hard to become an excellent player. Dan is a senior plann­ ing to continue his tennis career at Grand Rapids J.C. junior varsity boys teams. Holzhueter. who will teach students with learning disabilities in the resource room at Middleville, said most of his coaching philosophy follows what he learned from Villemure • Most of my ideas or game philosophies follow closely to Coach Villemure." said Holzhueter "I’m coming into a situation I kept m contact with I don't forsee coming in and making drastic changes — I'd like to coach a program which has been successful. " Holzhueter said Mid­ dleville's philosophy of poun­ ding the ball inside, pushing the ball up the court and ap­ plying full-court pressure suits his style of coaching. "But that's dictated by the person­ nel you have." he said. With three starters and five lettermen leaving last year s 17-4 Trojan team. Holzhueter realizes a task of rebuilding awaits him "Certainly I'm very ex­ cited." he said. "We re going to do a lot over the summer, but this is a good situation to step into. " Rhmes begins his second term as Middleville grid coach. He coached the 1984 and 85 teams to a combined 117 mark He Mined Middleville in 1972 as a junior varsity assis­ tant. He was head junior var­ sity coach for two years in 1978 and 1979 before taking 1980 off He returned as a * varsity assistant in 1981 for three years before becoming head coach in 1984. "It s a lot of work." said Rhmes of the varsity position. "It gets to be more work every year, but yes. I like it “I just want to see the pro­ gram stay up there where it should be. " Caledonia girls end season at state meet The Caledonia Girls Track Team competed their best season ever by competing in next fall Jeff Kuehn was selected to the Class "B" State Finals in Sturgis last Saturday. the All-Conference team for In the state meet. Amy Staf­ the first time this year. Jeff is fers had a throw of 34’4'' a junior that has improved a while Sally Clark ran the great deal since last year. We 100m hurdles in a 16.9 and will be depending on Jeff to be the 300m hurdles in 48.3. one of our leaders next spring. For the season the girls had Dave Ellis was honored as a second team All-Conference the following finishes in invitatHinals. state meets, and player. Dave is a junior that conference meets: has had two winning seasons Middleville Coed Relays playing singles. Dave is also one of the players we will ex­ 1st out of 12; Wyoming Relays 1st out of 7; pect to lead our teams next Caledonia Relays - 2nd out of spring 8; Greenville Relays - 2nd out of 12; Eagle Relays - 3rd out of 12; Class B Regionals - 4th out of 16; OK Blue Con­ ference Meet - 1st out of 8. The ladies were also 11-0 in dual meets. The top ten point scorers for 1987 were: Sally Clark 270. Amy Staf­ fers 182 ‘A. Deb Schumacher 157 U. Becky Stauffer 105 M, Delee Raab 100 35. Sarah Ashbough 94 M. Carla Frantti 94 M. Jenni Colburn 90 M. Jenni Dam bl y 76, and Jill Zaudbergen 75 ‘A. Girls making or improving their position on the top 25 career scoring record for Caledonia were: #4 Sally Clark 551. #5 Amy Staffers 485 36, #8 Delee Raab 379 36. #9 Deb Schumacher 300. *17 Sarah Ashbough 196. #18 Jenni Col­ burn 193 5/6. <20 Linda Warner 192. #24 Jell Zuadbergen d 173 V6. Earning a JV letter for the season was freshman Tina Stevens. Freshmen earning Varsity Letters were Anne Andrusick. Judy Brodock. Jenni Dambly. Carla Frantti. Kim Graham and Carrie Hill. Sophomore letter winners were Sarah Ashbough. Aman da Laetz. Shanon Plants. Terri Ruehs. Deb Schumacher. Becky Stauffer. Juniors earning letter points were Sally Clark. Jenni Col bum. Nancy Cox. Tracy Goodnough. Tracy Lynn. Colleen Marshall Kristine Overmire. Teresa Soper, Amy Stoffers. and Jill Zaudbergen. The Senior letter winners were Dawn Graham. Delee Raab. Tammy W’alma. and Linda Warner All Conference athletes were Sarah Ashbough. Sally Clark. Jenni Colburn. Jenni Damblv. Carla Frantti. Carrie Hill, Delee Raab. Deb Schumacher. Becky Stauffer. Amy Staffers and Linda Warner. TK Pool News Summer, the prime time for water activities Do you feel confident in your swim skills? Arc you confident in your child's swim skills? The Thomapplc Kellogg Pool is conducting a Summer Ixarn to Swmi Program Ses­ sions covered will be: swim club, water babies, prebegin­ ners. beginners, advanced beginners, and adult lap swim. In addition to lessons, there will be an aqua ex class, adult lap swim time, family swim time, and open swim time The summer swim program will be conducted in two dif­ ferent sessions: June 8 (hrough June 23 (Mondays through Thursdays); or June 29 through July 30 (Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays). Further information or a complete schedule can be ob­ tained by calling the Thornap­ ple Kellogg Community Education office at 795-3397. 7th annual Bly Memorial Golf outing set for June 20 A nine-hole golf outing will be held on Saturday. June 20. at Meadow lane Golf Course. 3356-44th Street S.E. Kentwood. To benefit Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis research. This event is held in memory of James Bly. who died in January 1975 at the age of 44 of A.L.S. (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease) and his son. Thomas, who passed away from the same disease in December 1980 at the age of 26. All monies raised will be given to the A.L.S. clinic at the University of Chicago Medical Center where exten­ sive research is being done in­ to the cause and cure of this devastating disease. The Bly family is participating in the research being conducted there. Cost for the outing will be $12 which includes green fees. food, beverage, and prizes. Women golfers will play on the other nine at the same time as the men with separate contests. For further information, contact Bill or Hope Waalkes. 538-2291 or 243-7291 Please return form and en­ try fee by June 12. to Hope Waalkes. 4189 Indian Spring Dr.. Grandville. Ml 49418 (checks made payable to Hope) Tee-off times will be scheduled when form and en­ try fee are received. PUBLIC NOTICE THE SOUTHCENTRAL MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON AGING is solicit­ ing applications for a representative from Barry, Branch, Calhoun, or St. Joseph County to the Michigan Senior Advocates Council. The Council is an assembly of older people from throughout Michigan who sponsor Michigan Senior Power Day and advocate for improved ser­ vices and policies for Michigan’s older population. For further informa­ tion, please contact Mary Sawicki at (616) 327-4321. Scots boys team ends 22nd winning year The Caledonia Fighting Scots track team has just com­ pleted their 22nd consecutive winning season and their 9th consecutive undefeated season with a perfect dual meet record of 11 wins and 0 losses. The Scots dual meet vic­ tories were over Lowell, Calvin Christian. Hastings, Wayland. Kelloggsville, Lee, Hamilton, Godwin, Mid­ dleville. Comstock Park, and Byron Center. The Scots also won the OK Blue Conference meet and the Middleville Co­ football game mini Grand Valley State’s foot­ ball staff will hold a two day intensive football game at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. Monday and Tues­ day. June 15 and 16 and is open to all junior and senior players in grades 8 - 12. For further information, contact Thaddeus Buggs, camp director. Grand Valley Football Camp: Allendale. MI 49401 or call (616) 895-3583. ed Relays. Receiving varsity letters in track for the 1987 season were John Barstis. Joe Benedict, Mike Berends. Ryan Berends, Donn Bonzheim, Jim Buer, Paul Burchfield. Scott Burd. Darwin Caskey. Mark Cherpes, Bill Crandall. Doug Curtis, Ed Fowler, Kirk Graham, Jeff Groendyke, Jerry Groendyke, Tim Hodgkinson. Todd Hooton, Scott Johnson. Tom Kazemier, Kory Keating, Matt Kietzman, Chris Lentz. Jim Lewis, Jim Marsman, The TK High School soccer team and the Middleville American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) region will be providing an exciting soccer camp this summer for area youth players. The camp dales are July 20-23. Players through the age of 10 will practice from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; those over 10 will prac­ tice from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Training sessions will cover the basic fundamentals of dribbling, passing, kicking. eligible to play if they are seven-years old by December 31. Registration is $10. Everybody plays. For more information call Kav Stolsonburg 795-7272 or Deb Wert 795-3182. Student athletic trainer workshop set The Grand Valley State College Athletic Department will conduct a three and a half day Student Aihlctx Trainer Workshop. Aug 2 through 5 in the field Hou>e High School and junior high students interested in becom­ ing student aihletK trainers for their schools will receive instruction in the basics of tap­ ing and first aid ot athletic in­ Bonzheim 158, Craig Mulder 146, Dave Smith 136, Tixid HixXon 122. Kory Keating IOS, hit Heroe ‘H. Matt Kietzman 82, John Barstis 72, Tom Kazemier 70. Troy Shane 62, Ed Fowler 60. and Mark Prins 56. Scots participating at the State Class "B" meet at Sturgis were the 3200 meter relay team of John Barstis, Ed Fowler, Jeff Pierce and Dave Smith with a time of 8:29.8 and Craig Mulder with a throw ot 125’10" in the discus. Soccer Camp July 20-23 Middleville Ayso Soccerfest Saturday The Soccer! ot for 1987 w ill be at the high school foot­ ball stadium. June 6. from 8 30 am. to 6 p.m New and returning players w ill be registered for the 198" -88 season Children are Craig Mulder. Mike Naughton. Mike Nickels, Shawn Orr, Marshall Peder son. Jeff Petchauer, Jeff Pierce. Mark Prins, Steve Prins. Dave Raab, Alan Roetman. Brad Ruth, Troy Shane, Dave Smith, Bob Weaver, Dai Wessman and Dave Wilson. Receiving All-Conference honors were John Barstis, Donn Bonzheim, Ed Fowler, Todd Hooton, Craig Mulder, Jeff Pierce and Dave Smith. The top twelve point scorers for the 1987 team were Donn juries to the ankle, knee and upper body. Doug Woods, head athletic trainer, will serve as host trainer of the workshop, which is co-sponsored by Cramer Products. Inc For more information, con­ tact Doug Woods. Grand Valley Slate College. Allen­ dale. Ml 49401 or call (616) 895-3135. shooting, trapping, goalkeep­ ing and teamwork Smallgroup instruction will be pro­ vided by players from the high school team and area AYSO coaches. The Thursday, July 23 session, will be a combined program featuring a presenta­ tion by the staff members of West Michigan Soccer Camps. The highly respected staff includes Mike Garrett, profes­ sional player/coach of the Toledo Pride; Paul Kato, pro­ fessional player for the Louisville Thunder; Ted Powers, professional player for the Toledo Pride, and Neil Ridgway, professional player for the Toledo Pride and second-round draft choice of the Chicago Sting. The camp promises to be a fun and exciting way to develop proper soccer skills All players will receive a souvenir T-Shirt included in their registration fee of $15. The camp director is Steve Evans, variety soccer coach at Middleville High School and AYSO regional chief referree. Registrations will be taken at Socccrfest, June 6, or by calling 795-7727 Thornapple Kellogg KIDDIE KAMPUS Preschool ... has ... Afternoon Class OPENINGS ...for 4-year-olds call - 795-3397 �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / June 4. 1987 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE Defoult has been mode in the conditions of o mortgoge mode by LEROY PAT­ TERSON and JUDY PATTERSON husband ond wife to Security No tionol Bonk of Bottle Creek Bot­ tle Creek, Michigan (now COM ERICA BANK BATTLE CREEK A Michigan Bonking Corporation) Mortgagee doted June 25. 1976, ond recorded on July 7. 1976. in Liber 226, on page 991. Barry County Records. Michigan ond on which mortgoge there is claim ed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY FOUR THOU SAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHT and 67/100 Dollars ($74,186.67). including interest at 10% per annum Under the power of sole con­ tained m said mortgage ond the statute m such case mode ond provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgoge will be fore­ closed by a sole of the mortgag ed premises, or some port of them at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Has tings. Michigan at 11 00 o’clock o.m on July 10. 1987 Said premises ore situated in Township of Barry Barry County Michigan, ond ore described os Commencing ot the Southwest corner of Section 19. Town I North Range 9 West. Barry Township Barry County Mich igon thence North 00* 02' 30 West along the West line of said Section 19 a distance of 1331.17 feet, thence South 89* 15 30 East. 1322.00 feet to the true place of beginning thence con­ tinuing South 89 15’ 30 East 35.27 feet thence 57.07 feet along the orc of a curve to the right whose radius is 76.59 feet and whose chord bears South 68* 16 58 East 54 83 feet thence 56 22 feet along the orc of a curve to the left whose rodcus is 78 91 feet and whose cord bears South 67* 43 02 East 55 04 feet thence South 88* 07 30 East 491.45 feet, thence South 01’ 52 30T West 33 00 feet thence South 22* 00 West 230 00 feet thence South 05’ 22" 25 West 418 50 feet thence South 25* 00 West 275 00 fee* thence South 02* 03 30 West. 33 00 feet thence North 87* 56 00" West 526 37 feet thence North 00* 02 30" West 316 08 feet thence South 88* 33 30 East 142.32 feet thence North 00* 02 3D West. 671 33 feet to the place of begin mng. EXCEPTING the following described land All that certain piece or parcel of land situate ond being in the Township of Borry County of Borry ond State of Michigan ond described as follows to wit Commencing ot the Southwest corner of Section 19. Town I North Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County. Mich igon thence N 00* 02 30 W along the West line of said Sec tian 19. a distance of 1331.17 Free camp is available for young cancer victims A new camp for children who have or have had cancer, funded by a $3,200 grant from Scaled Power Foundation of Muskegon anti sponsored by the American Cancer Society, Michigan Division, will be launched in Montague. Ml. north of Muskegon Called Catch A Rainbow , this fun filled summer weekend will he located at a YMCA facility. The camp will run from Aug 29 to Sept. I. The children who have had or have cancer should be ambulatory, between the ages of 7 to 18. There will be no charge for at­ tending the camp. If children need transportation to Mon tague, American Cancer Society volunteers will do their best to provide children with free transportation to the camp. Jim McHale, Special Events Coordinator at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids, will be the volunteer camp director. McHale, himself once a “kid with cancer” who had his left leg amputated, said such camps give children a memorable ex­ perience a special tune that will always be remembered positively “Besides providing a camp­ ing experience for children whose health problems might exclude them otherwise, camp goals include giving children a chance to make friends with others who understand their situation and give children a sense ot independence and self reliance,” McHale added The volunteers involved in this project arc making sure that everything is being done to insure a safe, fun-filled ex­ perience. A professional medical team will be working 24 hours a day at the camp. In addition. Hackley Hospital of Muskegon is also cooperating by providing emergency pro­ fessional medical support as needed. Activities include a two hour canoe ride, extensive adventure rope course exer­ cises designed by Outward Bound, non-competitive games where everyone wins, plus more traditional summer activities like swimming, boating, fishing and archery If you know a child who might want to attend this ex­ citing new summer camp for children with cancer, call Jim Mc Hale at 616-774-6090 dur ing the day. KEITH 8ERGV - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUEL OIL GAS I DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY SELF-SERVfc 92« CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA Ml 493’6 DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (616) 891-8198 F«u»h^ Amoco P'OHver Oese- Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Your Lawn Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) Middleville Bob Klinge 795-7647 feel thence S 89“ 15 30" E 1322 00 feet to the true ploce of beginning thence continuing S 89* 15 30' E 35 27 feet thence 57.07 feet along the arc of a curve to the right whose radius is 76.59 feet, and whose chord bears S 68* 16 58 E 54 83 feet thence 56 22 feet along rhe arc of a curve ’o the left whose radius is 78.91 feet, and whose chord bears S 67' *3 07 E 55 04 feet thence S 88* 0T 30" E 491 45 feet thence SOI’ 57 3TFW 33.00 feet thence 5 22*00 West 230.00 feet thence S 05* 27 25 W 204 41 feet to the true place of beginn mg: thence S 05* 27 25" W 214 09 feet, thence S 25* 00 OO W 109 95 feet thence N 87“ 56 00 W 203.01 feet thence N 05’ 22 25 E 315 52 feet thence 5 87* 56 00 E 240.00 feet to the place of beginning Subject to roadway easements over the Southerly 33.00 feet and rhe Northerly 33.00 feet Also subject to a horse grazing easement over the Southerly 185 fee’ together with a 66 foot roodway easement for ingress ond egress from Highway M-43 to the above described parcel, the centerline of which is describ­ ed as follows: Commencing at a point on the West line of said Section 19. dis­ tant North 00* 02 30 West 676.00 feet from the Southwest corner of soid Section thence South 88* 33 30 East 244 44 feet thence 92 99 feet along the orc of a curve to the right whose radius is 102 06 feet thence South 36’ 21 30 East. 240.85 feet thence 186.31 feet along the orc of a curve to the left, whose radius is 206 98 feet thence South 87' 56 East 1060 60 feet thence 302.67 feet along the orc of a curve to the left, whose rodius is 266.59 feet thence North 27' 01 East 147 50 feet thence 140.89 feet along the orc of a curve to the right whose rodius is 234.11 feet thence South 39* 32 30' East 123.07 feet thence 118.50 feet along the arc of a curve to the right whose rodius is 306.53 feet thence 112.77 feet along the arc of a curve to the left whose radius is 79.88 feet: thence 101.45 feet along the orc of a curve to the left whose radius is 73.25 feet; thence North 02“ 27 00 East 302 35 feet thence 219 27 feet along the orc of a curve to the left whose rodius is 148.80 feet thence 341.41 feet along the orc of a curve to the right whose rodius is 455.36 feet, thence North 39* 06 30" West 105.71 feet: thence 187.65 feet along the orc of a curve to the left whose radius is 219.35 feet thence North 88* 07’ 30" West 491 45 feet: thence 56.22 feet along the orc of a curve to the right whose rodius is 78.91 feet, thence 56.07 feet along the orc of a curve to the left whose rodius is 76.59 feet; thence North 89* 15’ 30' West 1357.27 feet to the West line of soid Section 19, and the point of ending of said easement. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated Moy 28. 1987 COMER1CA BANK BATTLE CREEK Mortgagee TROTT AND TROTT A Professional Corporation Attorneys for Mortgagee SOON Woodward Ave.. Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills. Ml 48013(6-25) CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates. 5 words for $1.00 then 10“ per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50“ billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m. For Sale Jobs Wanted CHILD CARE: Responsible dependable Mom has openings for the summer. Close to schools & M-37. 795-2133 PAINTING jobs wanted, exper­ ienced. Ph. 795-7290________ For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR REXT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. Business Services EXTERIOR PAINTING: interior, $25 per roorr, 15 years experience. Light hauling and basement clean up. Free esti­ mates. Yard work, leaves raked. No job too small. Christian male. 795-9826. WILL CARE FOR your child­ ren in my home. Prefer 2 years and older. Any shift. Call anytime, ask for Sharon 795-7622 Help Wanted ALOHA! a free Hawaiian trip can be yours. Let Christmas Around The World show you the way. We are a party plan, hiring supervisors in your area. No investment, no sellIng, free training. 313-762-393# Miscellaneous WANTED: Carpenter work, free estimates, call 7^5 WANTED: Wn pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792 2606 or 792-2812 VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES OFFICIAL MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MINUTES Counselor Corner— Teacher techniques for use with auditory disorder students by Bernie Weller. Thornapple-Kellogg Middle School Counselor There are specific techni­ ques teachers can use to help pupils with Auditory Process mg Deficit (APD). One of these is making certain the student understands instruc­ tions by having the child ex­ plain the assignment before beginning it Merely asking the child whether the work is understood is not good enough. Many youngsters, out of frustration and embar­ rassment. will say “yes” just to get the teacher to leave them alone. This, like all other suggestions given, should be carried out by the teacher with kindness and a non-punitive attitudes. It should always be per­ missible for these children to ask the teacher for help whenever an assignment is not completely understixxi It is also sometimes helpful to assign a bright and respon­ sible classmate as a “buddy” to the APD child When the child is unable to catch all of the teacher's spoken instruc­ tions for a task, the child and the buddy would be permitted to have a quiet conversation solely for the purpose of repeating the teacher's instructions. It is frequently advisable to help the student muffle distracting sounds This is especially handy for private desk wort.. For this purpose, “sound barrier” ear muffs, like those worn by ground crewman at airports and by sharpshooters at nfle ranges, can be provided Such ear muffs reduce the intrusion of background noises, but still permit the child to hear foreground or primary sound such as the teacher’s voice. Use of ear muffs in the classroom can be hazardous to a child's moral, however. So great care must be employed to ensure that whoever is us­ ing the “sound bamers” is noi ridiculed Sensitive teachers allow an assortment of children io use these for "private study" sessions. In that way. the APD child is not singled out and embarrassed. The teacher can also tape record the lesson so that the student may rehear it later. In addition to that, teachers should present new material and instructions visually as much as possible. And. when spoken instructions are necessary, the teacher should slow her rate of speech and decrease the length of the instruction. Seating position in the classroom should be chosen to help the APD child avoid such typical distractions as pencil sharpeners, doorways, win dows, waste baskets and educational machines. The APD child must be taught to develop new strategies for increasing atten­ tion and memory and for ig­ noring distractions. Closing the eyes, for instance can help many such children concen­ trate better. Having the child simplify and rehearse new in­ formation will aid in memory, as will teaching the child to form “mental pictures” for material to be learned. Effi­ cient outlining and note-taking skills will help these children greatly, and teaching them shorthand can be extremely useful. A Final Comment It is important to keep in mind that low achievement in school can be caused by many problems. Often it is not easy to determine which factors are most significant. Learning disabilities are classifications covenng many subtle causes of a child's behavior. Pro­ blems such as retardation, lack of readiness, and emotional disturbance must be rul­ ed out before any leading disability can be ruled in. The child's unique per­ sonality . the way other people treat him and anxiety about school can combine with auditory processing deficit. Before we can help an APD child intelligently, we must examine the way his per­ sonality and his setting in­ teract with his handicap President Thatcher called the meeting to order ot 7:02 p.m Present Bray Filcwfc. Hardy. Myers Riley, ond VondenBerg Absent None Guests Marge Loew and news reporters Minutes of the Moy 12. 1987 meeting were approved as read with the addition of Major Streets to General Fund. $170 00 Bray moved that Council change the date lor the Truth in Taxation public hearing to June 9, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. Support by Hardy Roll coll Bray aye Filcek. aye: Hardy, aye; Myers aye: Riley aye VondenBerg. aye and Thatcher, aye Motion carried Myers moved that Council sup­ port President Thatcher s deci sion on octton taken in regards to Boyd Cain. Support by Bray. Discussion followed Ayes, all Motion carried With no further business Hor dy moved for adjournment Sup­ port by Riley Meeting adjourn ed at 7 27 p.m CHERYL HOOPER. Village Clerk (6-4) Minors could face stiffer penalties under proposed substance abuse bill Minors may soon face stif­ fer penalties and civil sanc­ tions when found guilty of possession, purchasing of alcohol, or consumption of alcohol on licensed premises under legislation (HB 4694) introduced in the Michigan House. The bill, which 1 co­ sponsored. amends the Michigan Liquor Control Act to authorize judges to impose on first-lime offenders a $100 fine rather than the $25 fine allowed under present law. and to require participation in a substance abuse program. The payment of the $100 fine S3Q w■JmPI is the responsibility of the of­ fender and not the parent. Under present law. only twotime offenders can be com­ pelled to participate in a substance abuse program. The legislation also in­ creases the fine for second of fense from $50 to $100 and authorizes the judge to order the minor to undergo screen­ ing and assessment to deter mine if the minor would benefit from rehabilitative services. GRAPHIC communications OF WEST MICHIGAN, INC. Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE — 795-7625 124 East Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 HEY, I’M AT BERGER CHEVROLET Drop in and see me or call 949-5200, ext. 221 NEW USED CARS ANO TRUCKS & LEASING Serving GRAND RAPIOS &NCE 1925 TOM LEEDY 2525 28TM S E GRANO RAPK5S MICH Phone 949 5200 Ext 221 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / June 4. 1987 / Page 11 Crime reduction group focuses on ‘early intervention’ Efforts to reduce crime should focus on “early in tcrvention” for juvenile of­ fenders and swift and sure punishment for career criminals, according to a recently-issued House Republican Task Force report. The report, which I fully support, endorses the premise that juveniles are responsible lor their conduct, that miscon­ duct has consequences, and that treatment may include punishment. Repeat miscon duct warrants an escalated response. Our mam objective should be to prevent crimes before it happens if the individual is young, we should intervene before its too late Once a criminal becomes a repeat offender who resists efforts to be rehabilitated, the system should take extra steps to pro­ tect society. The package calls for: -early identification of high risk children so assistance can be rendered --requiring consecutive sentencing when a defendent commits a felony while on bond for an earlier felony - reduced caseloads for pro­ bation officers and more direct supervision for juveniles and adults -establishing the rights of victims in juvenile court -making release of juveniles subject to court ap- Baughman Marina receives service award Baughman Marina Inc. of Gun Lake is one of 26 authorized Outboard Marine Corporation service dealers in the state of Michigan to receive the 1986 Excellence Award from the Outboard Marine Corporation and Evmrudc Motors. This award is for the recognition of outstanding service to their customers. Wally Rott. OMC Field Service manager for the state, presented the award to Ted Baughman, vice president and general manager, and John Pmtarelh. service technician, at Baughman Marina on Mas 19 This is the second con­ secutive year this manna has received the award “As one of 26 recipients. Baughman Marina has qualified as a good, wellrounded legitimate marina with a good attitude toward their customers' satisfaction and a willingness to work with OMC.” said Rott. Mr Rott said. “9 percent of the OMC service dealers in the state of Michigan will Longtime scoutmaster steps down at Troop 65 Pete Hcrnedez. scout master for Boy .Scout Troop 65 is passing the title to Bob Frost Pete s many years of service have been appreciated the troop, members say The troop welcomes Bob Frost and hopes he will help the Boy Scout movement grow. Troop 65 had their 5th An nual downtown Memorial Day Weekend Campout on May 23. 24 and 25. The Scouts put up and walk­ ed the monkey bridge, played horseshoes, baseball and worked on merit badges. The camp had two leaders. Bob Frost and Jim Carroll and 10 boys who enjoyed cool but dry weather for the weekend. Pastor Bill Kenney held a church service Sunday morn­ ing for the boys. Pastor Ken­ ney is also an Eagle Scout and spent a good portion of the weekend with the Scouts and leaders. The village of Middleville mowed the lot for the scouts to camp on and moved tables to the lot for the scouts to use. Phil's Pizzaria treated the scouts and leaders with three receive the Excellence Award The service staff at Baughman Marina Baughman. Pmtarelli. PJ. Hiar. Chuck Collier. Orval Schutz and Judy Christman make for a good serviceoriented business. They have excellent service technicians, a good record of OMC service school training, the required special tools, and a parts system using genuine OMC parts and accessories. All of these things qualify Baughman Marina. Inc., for the 1986 Excellence Award.” Caledonia High Band does well The Caledonia High School Band participated in the Fort Michihmackinac Pageant Review Parade in Mackinaw City on Saturday. May 23 along with 25 other high school bands from throughout the state The bands were judged by a panel of three ad­ judicators. The Caledonia Band received the Mayor's Award which is one of the top awards for participating bands. Drum majors Sally Clark. Sammi Thompson and Dan Greenfield are the field com­ manders for this year's band. The Flag Corps captain is Karolyn Kieda. of Phil Scalfoni's pizzas Saturday night Dick Smith of the pharmacy donated candy bars and gum The parents of the scout* were invited to a potluck on Sunday afternoon where they were able to get acquainted, enjoy the potluck and to see what the boys do. After the meal the scouts sang happy birthday to Joann Carroll. Bob Frost and Jim Carroll handed out awards to the 10 boys and announcements were made. The troop will be holding a paper drive June 13 and also filling a semi with papers. The scouts filled a truck on May 30 and have not held a paper Caledonia High, drive since due to lack of Jr. High Menu storage space. Papers may be Thursday. June 4 dropped off at the paper barn Cheeseburgers, chips, by the floral shop in downtown Middleville or one vegetable, ice cream, milk. Friday. June 5 may call Bob Frost at Sub sandwich, vegetable, 795-7898 to arrange for paper french fries, ice cream, milk. pickup. Monday. June 8 Any boy interested in Hot dogs or com dogs, tator scouting mav call Bob Frost at rounds, dessert. 795-7898. Tuesday. June 9 Leaders say they did a nice Pizza, salad, dessert, juice, job in the Memorial Day and milk. setting up and cleaning up. 55 ednesday. June 10 Last day of school. 16 day no lunch Toll free number for traffic problems listed Motorists now have a tollfree number they can call to report highway emergencies to the Michigan State Police According to State Police Director. Col Gerald L. Hough, the toll-free line ts I-8OO-525-5555 and can be dialed from anywhere in the state "This should provide a significant benefit to those people who may need emergency assistance or want to report a situation that demands police response." Hough said. Area students named to Ferris State Collge honors list Nearly 1.250 Fems State College students were includ­ ed on the academic honors list for the Spring quarter. 1986-87. College officials have announced To be eligible, a Fems stu­ dent must have compiled a 3.50 grade point average in at least 12 quarter hours of grad­ ed work The total list of 1.237 students includes 217 who earned 4 00 grade point averages, or all A grades. Among the honored students were: Donna K. Anderson and Sara Schondelmayer. both of Mid­ dleville and Jay N Nickels of Caledonia All three students earned 4 00 grade point averages pros al in cases of serious crime —providing for mandatory terms for those habitual of­ fenders who have at least two prior felony convictions. The Task Force has presented a thorough and workable report on how to reduce enme. The key idea in our package is to handle repeat offenders but also to help those at-risk youngsters before they start a life of crime. — ANNUAL — SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF Thornapple Kellogg School BARRY, ALLEGAN, KENT AND IONIA COUNTIES. MICHIGAN to be held ... June 8, 1987 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the Annual Election of the School District will be held on Mon­ day. June 8, 1987 THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O'CLOCK. A M . AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK. P M At the Annual School Election there will be elected two (2) members) to the board of education of the district for full term(s) of four (4) years ending in 1991 THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCY(IES) Dan Law Jan Brady-Slebeema TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following proposition(s) will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the Annual School Election: MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Thornapple Kellogg School. Barry. Allegan. Kent and Ionia Counties. Michigan, be increased by 2.5 mills ($2 50 on each $1,000 00) on state equalized valuation for the period of 3 years, 1987, 1988 and 1989, for the purpose of providing additional funds for operating purposes (this be ing a renewal of 2.5 mills for operating purposes which expired with 1986 tax levy)? THE VOTING PLACE(S) ARE AS FOLLOWS PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place Thornapple Kellogg High School. Middleville, Michigan The first precinct consists of all of the territory of the School District except former Freeport School District PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place Freeport Village Hall, Freeport, Michigan The second precinct consists of former Freeport School District. All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election I, Juanita Yarger, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of April 15, 1987, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any Incal units of government affecting the taxable property located in Thornapple Kellogg School, Barry, Allegan. Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan, is as follows By Barry County: .25 mills 1987 1991 By Carlton Township: 1.5 1987 By Irving Township: 1.5 1987-1991 By Rutland Township: 1.5 1.5 1992 By Orangeville Township: 1.5 1987 By Thornapple Township: 1.0 1987 1989 By Yankee Springs Township .5 1987 1994 By the School District: 16 Mills 1987 only Date: April 15, 1987 JUANITA YARGER, Treasurer, Barry County ALLEGAN COUNTY TREASURER’S CERTIFICATE I Frederick G. Edgerton, Treasurer of Allegan County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of April 21,1987, the records of this office indicate that lhe total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Consitution of Michigan, and as ap portioned by county referendum in 1965, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Thornapple Kellogg School District in Allegan County, Michigan, is as follows: Unit Voted Mills Years Effective By Allegan County: Roads 1.00 1987 1991 By Leighton Twp None By Wayland Twp.: Roads 1.00 1982 1987 By School District: Thornapple Kellogg School 4.50 1986 1988 By Ottawa Intermediate 1 20 Unlimited 1.40 Unlimited The foregoing extra voted taxes do not include any bond issues voted under the nonap­ plication of limitation provisions of the Constitution of Michigan, such bond issues not being required to be recorded in the office of the county treasurers This certification is made in connection with an election to be held in the Thornapple Kellogg School Dist., Allegan County, Michigan on June 8, 1987 Dated at Allegan, Michigan, April 21, 1987 FREDER'CK G. EDGERTON, Allegan County Treasurer STATEMENT OF KENT COUNTY TREASURER AS TO VOTED INCREASES STATE OF MICHIGAN) )ss. COUNTY OF KENT ) I, JOHN K. BOEREMA, the duly elected, qualified and acting Treasurer of the County of Kent, State of Michigan, hereby CERTIFY that (part) of ThornappleKellogg School, is located within the boundaries of said county of Kent and that, at the date hereof, the records of this office indicate that there are voted increases in the total tax rate limita­ tion, in local units, affecting the taxable property in said school district as follows Unit Voted Increase* Years Effective By Kent County: None By Caledonia Township None By Bowne Township Up to 1.50 Mills 1979 to 1988 Incl By the School Distnct: 16 Mills 1985 to 1987 Incl 4 50 Mills 1986 to 1988 Incl Dated April 15, 1987 at Grand Rapids, Michigan JOHN K BOEREMA, Kent County Treasurer I, Lucille Heppe, Treasurer of Ionia County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of April 14, 1987 the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of govern­ ment affecting the taxable property located in Thornapple Kellogg School. Barry Allegan. Kent and loma Counties, Michigan, is as follows By loma County: 00125 Unlimited By Campbell Township None By the School Distnct 16 Mills 1987 only 0045 Mills 1986 to 1988 incl Date April 14, 1987 LUCILLE HEPPE, Treasurer, loma County This notice is given by order of the board of education JOHN H. MILLER, JR., Secretary. Board of Education �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I June 4, 1987 Candidates (Continued, page 1) Finkbeiner said he supports the ballot proposal to override the roll back set by the Headlee Amendment. This will keep the district from ask­ ing for a tax increase to run the schools in the near future, he said. Sharon Oatley. election newcomer. 35. of 6945 Pine Edge. Alto, received a B A. degree in education from Michigan State University and has taught for seven years in the upper elementary and junior high grades Oately said her main areas of concern are the instruc­ tional and curricular needs of the children. ‘ I feel I am able to address the concerns about the Mid die School Philosophy’ and other issues because of my teaching experience, my par ticipation in the district over the past years, and my com mitment to quality election." she said. Oatley said she believes the students will be affected more by what they are taught than by the facilities they use “In recent years the board has shown increased interest in a move toward greater in­ volvement in curriculum by establishing the Committee for Excellence and the hiring of a curriculum director I would like to see a continued support of this type of ac­ tion." she said Oatley also feels that "the school is only as good as the community and the people who stand behind it. and that the communication between these people and the school is of the utmost importance " She said Caledonia is ex­ periencing a great deal of growth and many changes are taking place both physically and academically “Because of this it is impor­ tant to maintain comunity in­ put in the board's decisions relating to building changes and their effect on cur­ riculum." she said. Oately has lived in the Caledonia School district for nine years with her husband Greg, a '•dermanan at South Kent Veterinary Hospital, and their three children Jared and Jainue. ages 10. and Kyle. 6. all attending kettle Lake Eiemantary Oately said she has served on the Caledonia Library board for three years, the Ket­ tle Lake PTO board as vicepresident and president, caoched sports for community education, served on the church board for three years. is currently teaching religious education, and is actively in­ volved in a number of school, church and community functions. NewcomerMichael L. Gall, lives at 8424 Dygert. Alto, with his wife and t*o children. (Gall did not res­ pond to a questionaire for this article concerning his views on current issues in the district.) The following information is taken from an article in the school's newsletter. “Take Five". Gall said he sees curriculum development as the next im­ portant issue to tackle. “Our programs need to be more responsive to the in­ dividual needs of the students while providing them the skills they will need in our rapidly changing society ." he stated. Gall said he felt he was qualified for a seat with the board because he has relevant experience in both business and education “I feel I can make a contribution to our school system's continued development." he said. He received a B.A. from In­ diana University and is cur­ rently working in Employee Services for Steelcase. Inc. Hts community activities in­ clude working with C.Y.A.A. activies and serving as finance chairman for the Holy Family Parish Council. The beginnings of a new two-lane bridge. Work is underway on new Irving Bridge (your reason here) loans With PrimeBank's Celebration Loan, you plug in a good reason-and we'll plug in an interest rate of only 9.9%. What's a good reason? Well, a home improvement is. So's a motorhome. Or a boat. Or a college education. Or a car. In fact, if you think it's a good reason—we'll probably think so, too. And you'll get at least $3,500, for up to 24 months, at only 9.9% fixed rate. All 1 you have to do is stop by any PrimeBank location and talk to one of our Personable Bankers. The Celebration Loan by Kathleen J. Oresik Construction of a new bridge to replace the old onelane Irving Bridge built in the early 1900s on McCann and Irving Road, three miles southeast of Middleville, is underway. Monday and Tuesday workers from Gelock Heavy Movers in Grand Rapid laid three 10-piece cement beam sections at the site paving the way for the new two-lane bridge over the Thomapple River The bridge will be 175 feet long and 24 feet wide with guardrails and a walkway and will have a 90.000 ton load limit. Mark Lessens, inspecting engineer from Scott Civil Engineering of Grand Rapids, said the safety factor will be increased because it will be in better alignment and there will be no load limits. Lessens said the firm is complying with DNR requirements to preserve the stream and to save as many trees as possible. “The old bridge was refabricated in 1962, but was still not sufficient." Jack Lenz, vice-chairman of the Barry County Road Commis­ sion, said. Plans for a new bridge started over two years ago when as part of the Federal Aid Critical Bridge Project the Barry Count Road Com mission conducted a bi-annual structural analysis of the bridge Because it had only a 30 ton load limit, it received the lowest rating and federal funds became available. Lenz said Demolition of the bridge began in mid March since ef forts by the road commission to transport the bridge in one piece to Tyden Park, Hastings, for use as a foot bridge across the river would have cost in excess of $10,000. Charlton Park was also ask­ ed to make a new home for the original bridge, but both the county and city agreed that moving the bridge was not feasible. Removal of the old bridge and construction of the new will cost $267,208 66 Fun ding of the project will be 90 percent federal and state and 10 percent local. Jack Kineman. engineer manager of the road commission, said. Work on the new concrete square beam structured bridge is expected to be completed Nov. 1. We’re calling this loan the Celebration Loan.' But you can call it the new garage loan, or the motorhome loan, or the new furniture for the living room loan, or the vacation loan... Available through June 30. PrimeBank Federal Savings Bak 303 North Arlington, Middleville 795-3361 We're out to be your Bank. (SJ An Equal Housing Lender STOREWIDE SALE BLANCO FURNITURE shetbyville, Mi � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-06-11.pdf 6d0f9ba3952dec54f05d0603b6443d16 PDF Text Text C-b Hastings Public Library I W I 121 Church The jun and News <905S Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Middleville, Michigan 49333 117th Year'Twenty Cents JE11 No 22 — JuneX 1987 Caledonia vote changes millage request timing Caledonia school officials expect to have to ask for a millage vote sooner than originally planned because voters refused to override the Headlee Amendment, which cut school revenues by about $160,000. Voters Monday turned down the Hcadlee waiver re­ quest by a vote of 506-504 “This means that we'll have to ask for a millage increase sooner than we anticipated.’’ schixil Supertcndent Robert Myers said, “in three to four years rather than five to seven years as we had hoped The fate of the school budget rested in the hands of approximately 14 percent or 1.070 of the school district's voters who turned out at the polls Monday Superintendent Robert Myers said that figure represents nearly double the number of electors who turn­ ed out al the last school election. The Head lee Amendment vote was required because the school wanted to collect the additional revenue from rising property values. Without voter approval, taxes can in­ crease only the amount of the statewide properly value increase The district state equalized value (SEV) rose six percent, while the statewide average increased only two percent, officials said Winning seats on the school's Board of Education were incumbents John R Fmkbciner. 36. of 6900 100th Street. Caledonia, with 596 votes, and Arlene Hodgkin­ son. 49. of 6890 76th Street, with 524 votes The incumbents defeated two political newcomers. Sharon Oatley. 35. of 6945 Pine Edge. Alto, who gained 505 votes; and Michael L. Gall of 8424 Dygert. Alto, who received 349 votes. Gerald Page looks over the 40-ocre parcel south of the high school where the new elementary school, the Gerald I. Page Elementary, will soon be built. Voters renew 2.5 mill levy Sixty-five percent of the 449 Thornapple Kellogg School district voters who turned out at the polls Monday agreed to renew a 2.5 mill levy for three years. The 289-253 vote represents the only seven percent of all registerd voters in the district, officials said. The levy is part of the general operations levy. which also includes 4.5 mills that were renewed last year and 16 mills that are slated to expire next year. Two candidates running unopposed for seats on the Board of Education were selected for four year seats. Jan Brady-Siebesma. 32. of 6075 Cherry Lane received 332 votes, while Dan Law, 38, of 11099 Hastings Point earned 325 votes. New local school to be named ‘Gerald L. Page Elementary’ by Kathleen J. Oresik Members of the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education announced last week that the new elementary school to be constructed on a 40-acre site south of the high school will be named the Gerald L. Page Elementary School. Board President Robert UA W Local 1002 welcomes Nortek by Kathleen J. Oresik Members of UAW Local 1002 at Bradford-White Corp, officially greeted represen­ tatives of Nortek Inc. to the Middleville plant last Wednesday through Friday by displaying a welcoming sign at the main entrance Nortek. Inc. based in Pro­ vidence. R I , recently paid in excess of $25 million to pur­ chase Bradford-White Dur­ ing April negotiations, spokespersons for Nortek stated that Bradford-White would continue to operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary under its present operating management UAW President James Thompson said the local union's welcome was meant in the spirit in which it was presented But he said he has not thrown all caution to the wind "The red flags haven't quit waving since our near-scare with Rheems (possible ac­ quisition) last year.” Thomp­ son said Rheem Manufacturing had intended to close the Middies ille plant and shift produc­ tion to its other facilities. But we are cautiously op­ timistic and hope things turn out as management promises — that they will continue to honor our contracts.” he con­ tinued. “At this time, we are much more pleased (about Nortek's acquiring the com­ pany than Rheem). Hopefully it will remain this way . ” Thompson said James Burke. Nortek's safely engineer, told him he was im­ pressed and pleased w ith the union's good faith gesture. “He said it was something that ordinarily doesn't hap­ pen.” Thompson said. Michael R DeLuca. chair­ man of the board and chief ex­ ecutive officer and former owner of Bradford-W'hite. along with Nortek's Executive Vice-president Gordon Cooper and Group Vicepresident George Neumann also visited the plant. Plant President Richard R. Milok said Nortek represen­ tatives visited the plant to meet the people and to get a feel for the water heater business, a new facet of their diversified Fortune 500 corporation. Courts said board members had been considering names for the new school for the last few months and unanimously decided to name it the school after Page in light of school Superintendent Gerald Page's “total contribution to the school district and his involverrient with education during the last 34 years.” Courts said Page has lived in the community for a number of years and will con­ tinue to do so. “His life’s dedication qualified him for considera­ tion in that regard. We decid­ ed to give the school's name some personality and attention to someone who has dedicated his life to education." he said. “I’m happy but dumb founded,” Page said. ”1 didn't expect it It's a real honor to have a building nam­ ed after you.” Page will be retiring from his post as superintendent at the end of this month He started teaching in the TK system in the fall of 1953, has been an athletic coach for 21 years, and advanced to his current position through various administrative jobs. He was assistant supennten dent and business manager Continued page 4 Suspected motorcycle thief arrested after chase A 17-year-old Middleville youth has been bound over to circuit court on charges of stealing a motorcycle and fleeing from police trying to arrest him. Scott R. Mugridge of 11619 Bowens Mills Rd waived a preliminary exam on the charges in district court on Monday and awaits arraign­ ment in Barry County Circuit Court Trooper Paul Ueriing of the Hastings Stale Police Team spotted Mugndge driving the motorcycle shortly after the off-road vehicle had been reported stolen. Team Com­ mander Lt Richard Zimmer­ man said. Zimmerman said Andrew Pennington of 441 Briggs Road. Middleville, reported the motorcycle Molen at 8 a m May 28 and Ueriing spotted Mugridge riding the cycle on Adams Road shortly UAW Local 1002 President James Thompson stands beside a welcoming sign erward. union members mode to officially greet representatives from Nortek Inc., new Ueriing gave chase, Zimrman said, and Mudgndge owners of Bradford-White Corporation. look the off-road cycle down Cherry Valley Road and into a hay field Ueriing asked for backup, Zimmerman said, and police from Middleville, the Wayland Slate Police post and Lt. Zimmerman responded A Middleville police officer chased Mugndge around the high school parking lot. Zim­ merman said, but Mugndge escaped Mugndge was finally cor­ nered on Bender Road north of Green Lake Road, Zim­ merman said, but abandoned the motorcycle and fled into the woods on foot. Zimmerman said he discovered Mugndge nor­ thwest of the location where Mugndge had left the bike, and Mugndge gave up the chase “He was all tuckered out.” Zimmerman said. The lieutenant said police chased Mugridge for upwards of an hour �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 11. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE with NORMA VELDERMAN Well folks, a lot of you were not home when 1 called tonight I feel so silly calling everyone for news after 6 p.m. Who on earth wants to be home on such a beautiful day until dark? I don't know whether I re sent change or whether I dislike calling folks so early on a beautiful summer day since we've had to change to a Monday noon deadline, call ing Sunday evening, to get the news in. instead of Tuesday noon (calling Monday night) The Hart girls had their dance recitals Friday and Saturday at Calvin College Great grandparents and grandparents attended Sun­ day morning they went to the Festival '87 in Grand Rapids Doug and Liz also attended two graduations open houses. Denise and Steve Lewis, due to their birthdays, had Friday off so they left Thurs day to visit his mom and grandparents, coming home Sunday She said they lived in Waller Holler’’. Cute name isn’t it? The Don Williamsons had their daughter’s future in laws from Milwaukee visiting them Saturday. D<»n’s brother. Dar roll and family were also there. Caught the Koeplingers at home on a beautiful Sunday. It was very unexpected. They were enjoying Michigan strawberry shortcake with their family. L^ast weekend they rode 480 miles on their motorcycle. Bobby and Dick Smith went camping at Decataur Thurs­ day. coming home Sunday Rollo and Mae Bowerman. Doris Haight and Alice Stromberger went up to Clarke Memorial Home in Grand Rapids to see their sister Gladys Carter. Don’t forget Heritage Group Members' potluck sup per meeting at Char and Rod Fmkbeiner's June 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Harwood Lake The Featherlys had a house full of girls. Granddaughters Nancy Kieffer and two little ones from Ocala. Florida arc up visiting for a week, so they were having a get-together. Katie Stone and Jan Wenzel gave a bridal shower for Shirley Apses Saturday at Katie’s home They all got to meet the groom’s family. Dick’s mom was (here also staying overnight Called Art and Ann Ke­ nyon. No real news Kids were all in and out today lyla Norton is quite excited. Her grandson s church is hav­ ing a mortgage burning parts next weekend So lyla will he there Terry Lee went back to Conneticut for the last three weeks of his first year of in­ ternship. Mary VanderWall’s oldest son John and w ife Bob­ bie were up for lunch. Then George and Nellie Whitcomb from Moline had just come over to play Euckre Mary and Evelyn Geukes went to a play at the Civic Sunday afternon Brooks and Jason VanElst and friend Mike went with Aunt Renee to the Festival in Grand Rapids Sunday. Edna Steeby and Eltha Nichols left Wednesday on a bus tour to Nashville. Tenn. Came home Saturday. They say they had a wonderful time. There were 36 on the tour. Son Andy and wife Nancy Aickcn took Neva out on his boat into Lake Michigan to­ day. It was so rough they didn’t stay out on the big lake too long, moved to Lake Macatawaa Had a beautiful day The Masonic Order had a dinner for members who had been in the Order for 40 years at the Mid Villa Monday evening There were five peo pie. only four were present to receive the awards. Fred Mat­ tison was one of those four. Present also to see him receive his award were Betty and Paul Newman. John and Cheryl Newman. Paul Jr.. Dan and Mark Newman. A week ago Lynn Tolan went into the hospital with a kidney stone problem. He came home Friday but had’to go back Saturday. He is still there waiting for the stone to pass. Wednesday Shirley Howell and Doris Brog went to a Godwin Heights' graduation for Ron and Stephanie’s son Vincent. Sunday they went to his open house. Ron had put up a tent and they had a lovely meal. Dons said they d gotten to see so many folks they hadn’t seen for a long time. They 're having a lovely time After 60 Club The 'After 60 Club’’ of Middlesille will meet at the VFW Hall for a potluck din­ ner at noon on June 16 Mary Ecker will show her film on Alaska All seniors are invited TfeSun flndNeiqs Professional Pharmacy of Caledonia is holding its official Grand Opening in Caledonia this month. Owned and operated by Dovid Hopkins the new pharmacy offers a full line of pharmaceuticals as well as a broad range of general merchan­ dise. greeting cards and a special gift shop area. Hopkins also operates a phar­ macy in Middleville under the same name. T-K Middle School ‘honor roll’ students 8th Grade All A’s - Diane Bender. Jamie BeuscheL Mary Cisler, Jim Freeman. Nathan Hillman. Jason Pranger. Matt Slander. Sue Wheeler B Honor Roll - Brian Ap­ pel. Maureen Bartlett. Heather Besmer. Marc Boivin. Chris Brondyke. David Cain. Danna Carpenter. Jason Carpenter. Josh Carpenter. Jack Chapin. C.ircv Christian. Todd Coe. Jennifer Cole, l^iura Con­ verse. Tim Corrigan. Amy Cravero. Zach Curths. Beth Ann DeHaan. Vernon DeWitt. Cara Errair. Don Filcek. Robert Flikkema. Fred Fox. Trena Hermenitt. Jason Frei. Shawn Frey. Dawn Harvey, Andy Hut­ chens. Polly Kidder. Teresa King. Millie Knox. Julie Kooiman. Michele Kooiman, Philip Lawrence. Jeff I .eh man. Aaron Lytle, Nick Marble. Le Ann Matson, Michael McKiernan, Jestin McWhinney. Tracy Medaris. Jennifer Merrill. Jennifer Middleton. David Miller. Andy Monroe, Chad Moore. Shannon Newman. Betsy Overbeek, Jamie Payne, Sam Powell, Amy Pullen. Jim Reurink, De Anna Riley. Tracy Robert­ son. Jason Rogers. Krista Rothhaar. John Scheib, Kirk Scheib. Tony Sclafani, Penny Secord. Susan Seger. Sue Smelker. Faith Smith. Tracie Smith. Luann Snider. April Stambach. Regina Stein. Rachel Teater. Kris Thaler. Kori Thomas, Christine Thompson, Jeff Thompson, Kathy Urzarski. Scott Van Aartson. Lynne Vander Band. Steve Van Dume, Michele Van Sickle, Michelle Wats_>n, Corey Webster. Lon Wieringa. Matt Wiesenhofer, Raw Im Wood. Wendv Yoder. 7th Grade All A’s - Anne-Marie Butler. Lisa Einberger, Mark Harcek. Rob Hum. Chris Kretovic. Heather Lenz. Ryan Millhouse. Mac Missad. Kellie Mulder. David Sher­ wood. Sherry Swelnis. Denise Wyatt. LeAnne Zawierucha. B Honor Roll - Alicia Bat­ son. Beth Anne Beard. Connie Becker. Brian Beute. Daniel Bird. Jake Brewer. Jeremy Brooks. Dee Lane Camling. Jennifer Cedillo. Johnny Christiansen. Kevin Coe. Kelli Daughter). Jill DeZ waan. Russell Drake. Mary Elwood. Angela Frowein, Jeff Geukes. Marcia Gildea, Jen­ nifer Hoff. Dan Kamphuis. Melainie Keely, David Kempema. Jon Kermeen. Attie Kinney, Steve McCrumb. Daphne Moore. Christine Neeson. Patrick Neuman. Jerry Niles. Monica Patnoude. Patricia Postma. Philip Postma, Mandy Pranger, Tonya Rauschenberger, Rebecca Reigler, Kristine Richards, Kyle Rickert, TM Sun and News was founded in 1870 and is published weekly on Thursdays Second class postage is paid at Middleville Mtchtgon 49333 Member of Michigan Press Association «00 $10.00 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Sun & News P.O. Box B. Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by... The Hastings Banner. Inc. \__________________ -_____________________ Z Jessica Robinson. Scott Rolison. Kristine Richards. Vicki Valk. Brandon Van Elst. Jason Walters. Jessica Weatherhead. Angela Weston. Sarah Wiennga, Heather Zoulek. 6th Grade All A’s - William Baldry. Catherine Hart. Tracie Mid­ dleton. Mindy Truer. Melanie Cooper. Rachel Hillman. Brian Newhouse. David DeHaan. Amy Madden. Mark Pullen. Becky Fitch. Shannon McMurray, Byran Thompson. B Honor Roll - Jessica Ainsworth. Theresa Baerman. Amy Baragar. Robin Basarab ski, Richard Baughn, Jacob Bennett. Melissa Chlebana. Medea Clairmont, Sarah Count. Jason DeVries, Laura Donker, Brian Drummond. Anthony DeBois, Matthew Dykstra. Sarah Flanagan. Becky Flicarman. James Flik kema. Derek Gasper. Bill Gutschke. Cory Heald. Amanda Henley. Emily Hen mng. Sue Ellen Hinckley. Angela Jensen. Angela Jerkatis. Rachel Kamphuis. Mark Keely. Ryan Kiel. Tim Kiet/man. Zach Kinney. Min dy Lake. Shannon Mc­ Clelland. Mark McNutt, Robert Middleton. Jared Miller. Robert Minor. Melissa Muller. Michele Nelson. Teracia Potts. Ryan Recker. Mandee Rick. Renee Robertson. Kristine Roehl, Timothy Rybiski, Beth Schoendorf. Kelly Schondelmayer. Trisha Shook. Michael Sines, An thony Stamback. Darla Stewart. Kenneth Swett, Jan Terpening. Jennifer Wiesenhofer. Kimberlce Wohlford, Shelly Wolverton, Tim McCulligh. Father’s Day Auto Show set at Charlton Park June 21 Vote for your favorite car, and there will be plenty to choose from as more than 150 street rods, customs, antiques and classics are proudly displayed throughout the historic village at Charlton Park. Visitors to the 6th An­ nual Father's Day Car Show and Swap Meet June 21, can listen to the great sounds of the 50s and 60s, admire cars from restored antiques to full customs, and then vote for their favorite. A 6-foot trophy will be awarded to the owner of the Spectator’s Choice. A swap meet will offer hard to find parts and deals to good to pass up, while the flea market displays a variety of items. Spaces are still available for swap meet and flea market vendors. Write us a letter! *• uan mtwo P.O. Box 130/ Phone 795-3345 MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN 49333 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties Grand Opening planned! The Sun and News welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means for readers to express an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letter must include the signature, address and tele­ phone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libel­ ous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Car exhibitors will have a chance at $500 in cash prizes. $1,000 worth of door prizes and a rebuilt Chevy motor. Swap meet flea market ven­ dors will have a chance at two $25 cash prizes. Mr. Street Rodder of the Year will also be awarded to the individual who goes beyond the call of duty in pro­ moting this hobbey. The $5 registration for show cars in­ cludes passengers, plus a dash plaque and goodie bag This full day of entertain­ ment runs from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and promises to keep dad and the whole family busy this Father's Day. The event is sponsored by the Southern Michigan Street Rod Associa­ tion. Plenty of food and beverages will be available Admission is $3 for adults and children under 16 are free. Blood Bank drive setter June 18 There will be a blood bank drive at the VFW Hall in Mid dievillc on Thursday, June 18, from 1 p m. to 6:45 p m. to accomodate those employed out of town. Reminder cards sent out to regular donors stated the site would be at the VFW Hall in Lakeview It should have read the VFW Hall m Middleville as staled in the above notice If you have any questions phone Cathy Williamson al 795-9090 or 795-7676 Besides this fine auto show, Charlton Park features a reconstructed rural Michigan village at the late 19th cen­ tury. The village includes a museum, machine shed, gas and steam barn, church, Bristol Inn, carpenter-cooper shop, blacksmith shop, seamstress home, schoolhouse, doctor’s home and office, bank and office building, hardware store, general store, and print shop The village is open daily through September 12. The park’s recreation area includes a beach, picnic shelters, playground, ball dia mond and picnic facilities Charlton Park, a non-profit, educational institution, is located just off M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 11. 1987 I Page 3 TK high school holds annual honor awards assembly The 16th Annual Honor Award*. Assembly were held at Thornapple Kellogg High School <>n May 20 at IO a m. The Congressman's Medal of Merit was presented by Principal Henry Dugan to Kurt Henry The University of Michigan Award, a col­ legiate dictionary, was award­ ed to Jeanine Slander and Kurt Henry by Mr (Iordan Iron­ side of the Barry County U of M Club Um Ixfanty of the Mid dkville Rotary Club presented the Diamond Jubilee Scholar ship to Meagon Knox Mr Ixfanty also presented a new scholarship in honor of retir­ ing superintendent Gerald Page to Kurt Henry Roman Karpinski of the VFW presented awards to fidlowing students for their participation in the VFW Essay Contest 1st. Johnnie DeYoung; 2nd. Tim Mesccar. 3rd. Jenny Frey; 4th. Vonda Bender; and 5th Katie Harcek Receiving their seven year pins from Jazz Band director Tom Nash were Shannon Herwcycr. Ingrid Konow. Diana Umdon. Kurt Henry, and Brad Vander Ark Brad also received the (hit standi ng Band Member Award from Nash Duane Thatcher, director of the Symphonic Band, presented the following students with their seven year pins Jenny Barton. Joyce Busscma. Mark Cline. Lori Courtney. Carrie Grube. Inge Mortensen. Meagon Knox and Alisa Phillips Carrie Grube received the John Philip Sousa Band Award from Thatcher. Forensics participants were awarded for their outstanding efforts this year by Phil Jahnke, advisor. They includ­ ed: Scott Parker. Adelle McLain. Jeanne Streeter. Becky Dawson. Angie Hilly, Vonda Bender. Stephanie Bar­ nhill. Linda Wetherbee. Tam­ my Jeffery. Michelle Helman. Dawn Huitron. Luke Jeffery. Jill Ainsworth. Jeanine Slander. Yvonne Wielink. Alisa Phillips and Meagon Knox. The Dramatics Award was given to Alisa Phillips by Duane Thatcher. Maggie James and Nick Fox received the T.K. Physical Fitness Award from Jeanne Perry. BETTY’S Beauty Saion Phone 795 9062 A Iso Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1V? Mile E of WhitneyiUe The National Scholar Athlete Award was presented by Sgt Darrell Kauffman to Trena Yonkers and Kurt Henry Ray Page presented the U.S Marine Athletic Award to Randy Stickney; Duane Thatcher presented the musical equivalent, the Semper Fidelis Award, to Carrie Grube Ray Page and Skip Pranger presented plaques to the following girls for four years participation in cheerleading Meagon Knox. Tracy Neve. Alisa Phillips, and Rachel Smelker The following students were also honored for achiev­ ing six or more varsity letters during their high school career: Denise VanDuinc. Mark Veriindc. Kim Koetsier. Jodie Poslhumus. Kurt Henry. Randy Stickney. Missy Rounds. Trena Yonkers. Deb Ploeg and Mark Tasker Outstanding Athletes representing TK in the OK Blue League were Randy Stickney and Trena Yonkers Judy Drentcn of the TK Booster’s Club awarded four $250 scholarships to Diana London. Denise VanDuine. Doug Fox, and Mark Tasker Representing the Business Department. Jacqueline Hoover recognized Shawn Smith for achieving 81 words per minute in typing and Heidi Berg for her 80 words per minute. Deb Ploeg and Jen­ nifer Geukcs were recipients of the Business Award by Miss Hoover, Denise VanDuine was pro­ claimed outstanding social studies by James Sprague. Judy Hendrickson presented two science awards this year. The senior recipient of the Bausch Award was Jeanine Slander. The Junior recipient, eligible for a $10,000 scholar­ ship next year, was Samantha Porter. Misty Knox and Jeff Kuehn were recognized by Kevin Briggs for their outstanding performance in the Science Olympiad. Misty and Jeff tixvk a first place in computer programming, and Jeff look a first in Mendel ian genetics. Participating in GVSC com­ petition were Bruce Swanson. Misty Knox. Doug Fox and Jeff Kuehn. Involved in the Touch-Ross competition at GRJC were Misty Knox. Doug Fox. Jeff Kuehn, and Parry Vugteveen Participating in the National Competition in Washington. D.C were Bruce Swanson. Misty Knox. Doug Fox. Parry Vugteveen. Jeff Kuehn, and Dave Boshears. Outstanding in Midwest Regionals were Jeff Kuehn Outstanding senior was Doug Fox. Gerald Stein, of the English Department, named winners in the Army Essay Contest. Samantha Hayes. Ryan Smith. Tacey Vis. Tome Novakowski. Brenda Kotesky and Luke Jeffery who also won a Certificate of Achieve­ ment for taking first place at the local level. Jeanine Stander received the English award Douglas Hart awarded Julie VanHouten as outstanding Spanish student. For their effort and par ticipation. Kim Batson. Tracy Neve and Missy Rounds were commended by their yearbook advisor. Douglas Hart Kevin McGee, advisor of National Honor Society, awarded gold chords which are worn at graduation to the following students Rachel Smelker. one year, two year members. Kim Batson. Pam Bode. Ingrid Konow. Kelly Wieringa. and Trena Yonkers: three year members. Kurt Henry, Meagon Knox. Diana Lon­ don. Jeanine Stander. and Denise VanDuine Receiving the Service Award from Ray Page was Kim Belson Tom Fletke of the Counsel­ ing Department presented a certificate of achievement to the following sophomores for having achieved 100 percent of the objectives on the MEAP Test: Stephanie Bar nhill. Bill Boshears. Don Brit­ ten. Mike Brotherton. Jeff Carter. Herb Copeland. Pete Donker. Jill Dussia. Pam Eaglen. Heather Harvey. Brad Luttrell. Scott Parker. Rusty Sloan. Larry Spicer. Todd Sprague. Stacey Steeby. Dirk Strater. Burke Thomp­ son. Marvin Tripp. Keith VanderWoude. Rich VanGessel. Chris VanStee. Todd VanTil. Stacey Wallace and James York Fletke awarded the follow­ ing scholarships: -National Ment Scholar­ ship. Commended Student Award to Kurt Henry; -State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship Program. A certificate of recognition for outstanding academic achievement in the State of Michigan Scholarship Com­ petition was awarded to: Blake Elderkin. Doug Fox. Mike Henning. Kurt Henry. Meagon Knox. Ingrid Konow. Diana London. Kendra Noffke. Missy Rounds. Marcia Rybiski. Jeanine Stander. Randy Stickney. Brad VanderArk. Denise Van­ Duine and Trena Yonkers; -University of Michigan Regents Scholarship, award for academic excellence: Jeanine Stander: -Gun Lake Area Woman's Club Scholarship: Rachel Smelker; -Chic University Merit Scholarship: Tammy Lynch; -Reading Club Scholarship: Rachel Smelker and Meagon Knox; -Thornapple Kellogg Education Association Scholarship: Meagon Knox; -Thomapple Kellogg NonInst ructional Association Scholarship: Kim Belson. Rob Hewlett and Cindy Orr; and -Grand Valley State College Honor Scholarship Denise VanDuine and Trena Yonkers. Henry Dugan anntrunced the Michigan Academic Awards. Recipients included: Jenny Barton. Kim Batson. Pam Bode. Blake Elderkin. Doug Fox. Jennifer Geukes, Mike Henning. Kurt Henry. Rob Hewlett. Meagon Knox. Ingrid Konow. Diana Lon­ don. Tracy Neve, Alisa Phillips. Deb Ploeg. Missy Rounds. Marcia Rybiski, Rachel Smelker, Jeanine Stander. Randy Stickney, Denise VanDuine and Trena INSURANCE CLERK/RECEPTIONIST Family Practice Office. Middleville * 25-50 Hours per week t Thorough insurance Experience Essential * Computer Experience Helpful Send Resume to MARK R. PASCHALL, M.D. 490 Edward St. Middleville. Ml 49333 and Jeanine Slander. Dugan introduced the Top Ten of the Class of 1987. Kim Batson. Pam Bode. Kurt Henry. Meagon Knox. Ingrid Konow a Diana London. Deb Ploeg. Jemne Slander. Denise Van­ Duine and Trena Yonkers. To close the assembly Ran­ dy Stickney dedicated a tree ami a plaque placed near the n >rth entrance of the sctuxvl and donated by the student body in memory of the four students who died this year: Dan Bird. Tina Godzwa. Mike King and Randy Van Wic Another plaque eommcmorating all students who have died since the building was opened in 1971 was plat cd in the front hall near the library. Village hydrants have new summer coats TK sophomores receive certificate Twenty five Thornapple Kellogg High School tenth graders received Certificate of Recognition from the State Board of Education for their outstanding job on the Michigan Education Assess­ ment Program. Students who achieved a 100 percent on both the mathematics and reading skill tests were honored with certificates. The follow ing tenth graders were certificate winners: Stephanie Barnhill. Bill Boshears. Donald Britte" Michael Brotherton. Jeffery Carter. Hebert Copeland, Pete Donker. Jill Dussia. Pamela Eaglen. Heather Harvey, Brad Luttrell, Scott Parker, Russell Sloan, Larry Spicer, Todd Sprague. Stacy Steeby. Dirk Strater. Burke Thompson, Marvin Tripp, Keith VanderWoude. Richard VanGessel, Christopher VanStee, Todd VanTil, Stacey Wallace and James York. School officials say they congratulate these students for theii excellent job. Keyboarding classes offered to elementary students • WANTED • Yonkers. Presidential Academic Fitness Awards were presented by Dugan to Kim Batson. Pam frxte. Doug Fox. Kurt Henry. Rob Hewlett. Meagon Knox. In­ grid Konow. Diana London. Deb Ploeg. Missy Rounds. Rachel Smelker. Jeanine Stander. Randy Stickney. Denise VanDuine and Trena Yonkers. The Honorable Mention All-State Class B All Academic from the Detroit Free Press recipient was Kurt Henry Kurt was also honored as TK’s participant in WOTV’s Top of the Class Named to the ’’Grand Rapids Press All-Area Academic Team” were Meagon Knox In today's world, a com­ puter is nearly standard Caledonia Elementary School officials feel keyboarding skills, very similar to typing skills, arc a must to maximize efficiency in writing and will benefit people for a lifetime. Sharon Weaver, high school business teacher is of­ fering summer classes in keyboarding tor third, fourth and fifth graders classes are scheduled for the following times, and student may sign up bv calling the Communitv Education office at 891-8117 or by slopping in at the school office The fee for the class is $15 Class sue wdl be limned so each sludent will have a com peter. July 22-26, 9.30-10:20 am.. 10:30-11:20 a m ; June 29-July 3 . 9:30-10:20 am. 10:30-11:20 am; July 6-10, 9:30-10:20 am. and 10:30-11:20 a m. VanMeter earns letter at GVS Jeff VanMeter of Caledonia won a varsity letter for track at Grand Valley State. VanMeter, a freshman, competed m the distances for the Lakers Gerald Britten, a Middleville Department of Public Works employee, puts a coat of fire engine red paint on one of the village hydrants Britten said all hydrants within the village will be painted. The hydrants were lost painted in 1984 prior to the SesquicentenniaL �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / June 11. 1987 Class of ‘24 enjoys 63rd reunion Roving Reporter by Hazel McCaul with HAZEL McCAUL Wasn't that a beautiful ram we had * Now things will look better and green again This has been a busy open house and graduation week. We attended our grand­ daughters. Kim Sensibas graduation (daughter of Steve and Linda Sensibai at Hastings High School Friday evening Sunday we were at a Kalamazoo open house for another granddaughter. Shen Spmger. Lester and Nancy ’s daughter George and Ixiretta attend cd two open houses Sunday. A ncicc. Lisa Adgatc of Mid­ dleville the daughter of Dick and Nancy Adgatc Then we attended an open house at Pam and Charles Dutcher’s for their daughter Sheri and the exchange student (from the Netherlands) Weis Both were beautiful affairs The Middleville class of ’24 held their 63rd reunion at the Parmalee Church Thursday. June 4. We had a good time, good dinner and a good atten­ dance (See the article elsewhere in the paper.) Clarke and I attended the Senior Citizen potluck Wednesday in Hastings. Loretta and George went with the Senior Citizens to Nashville Wednesday through Saturday They report a good time and beautiful weather. All the programs they attend­ ed were great and the hotel was luxurious. Glad to report that Gertrude is much better. Jan stayed the weekend with her. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.’Caledonia. Ml Sunday Morning Worship 8 30 a m Sunday School ‘MSi.m. Sunday Morning Worship..................................... 11:00a.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street Rev. Car/ Staser, Pastor Rev. Cil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Jeffery Thomas B<kx. son of Tom and Linda Boot. was named to the dean’s list for the Grand Rapids Junior College 1986-87 spring semester. FIRST BAPTIST M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music 9:45a.m 11:00a.m 6:00 p m 6 45 p.m. Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning Worship 11 00 a m Sunday School 9 45 a m Sunday E vemng Worship 6 00 p m All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Rev. Donald Heydens Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass....................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ............. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.................................. 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is somebody... and lesus Christ is Lord" 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 6 00pm 7 00 p m 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sundav School Evening Worship Service Boot on dean’s list Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 9 45 a m 1100 a m 9 30 a m Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Rev William Dobson, Pastor fCarter) Pierce and Curt of Allegan: Carlton Annis and daughter Manon from Grand Rapids; and Bert and Esther (Perry ) Hills of Bangor There was a short program and much visiting and recall­ ing some highlights of the past year. The Rev Floyd Nagel was the emcee with his witty remarks. Carlton Annis recited a poem. “The Farmer." which was enjoyed by the group. The class hopes to meet again in 1988. same place same date. Lois (Cobb) Kaechele was unable to attend CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Rev Cary Wiley Rev. Robert Gerke Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Evening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study The 63rd class reunion of the class of ’24 from M»d^Hle High School met at Parmalee Church with 17 at­ tending and enjoying a great roast beef dinner and all the fixings put on by the Ladies Aid of the church Two of our teachers were there also. Carlton Annis from Grand Rapids and Esther (Perry) Hills from Bangor There were only nine members in the class. Six at­ tended the reunion. Those at­ tending were: Bernice (Pierce) Dyer and daughter Shirley of Scottville: Louise Matteson of Grand Rapids; the Res Floyd and Mabel Nagel of Grand Ledge: Mike and Edna Bender of Holland; Avis (Perry» Sanstel and daughter Betsey of Reed City; Clarke Springer and Hazel McCaul of Caledonia. Ruth 10 00 a m 11 15 a m 600 p m Morning Worship....................... 10 a.m. Rep. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 If you would like your church s Directory information listed call 795-3345 for more information. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 695(1 Cherry \allev Avenue 1st Service S. 50 a.m. • 2nd Service llxV ir. Church School 9H5 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located tn Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired).................... 9:45a.m. Sunday School....................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service....................................... 7:00p.m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade).......... Wed.. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellow ship... Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 OBITUARIES Herbert R. Kunde FREEPORT - Mr Herbert R Kunde. 74. passed away suddenly Wednesday after­ noon. June 3. 1987 at his home He is survived by his wife. Eleanor Kunde; three sons. Kurt and Connie Kunde of Grand Ledge. Richard and Kathy Kunde of Freeport. Ed and Joan Kunde of Kentwood; two granddaughters, one grandson, two sisters. Agatha Barton and Alice Schantz both of Grand Rapids; his mother in-law. Pryna VerHulst of Grand Rapids; a brother-inlaw, Donald Nelson of Kent wood; a sister-in-law. Norma Kunde of Freeport; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded m death by his parents and three brothers Funeral services were held at the St Paul Lutheran Church. Caledonia, with pastor Rev. Robert Gerke of­ ficiating Interment tn Freeport Cemetery . Mr. Kunde reposed in the Roetman Funeral Chapel. 104 Beech St Freeport. The fami ly suggests memorial contri but ions to the charity of one’s choice or the St. Paul Lutheran Church Building Fund (envelopes available at the chapel and church). Vernal B. Mac1ver KENT CITY - Mrs. Vernal B. Maclver, 92, of Kent City formerly of Middleville died Tuesday. May 26. 1987 at Beacon Light Nursing Home. Mrs. Maclver was bom on May 22, 1895 at Sand Lake, the daughter of Wilson R. and Mary A. (Ogg) Williams. She married George Neil Maclver on November 18, 1915. Mr. Maclver died November 26, 1952. She was employed in Middleville and then Grand Rapids Textile Co. as a knit­ ting machine operator. She was a member of Middleville OES #17. Mrs. Maclver is survived by one son, Norman W. Maclver of Kent City; three grandchil­ dren; six great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Beatrice Greenho of Alma; and several nieces. Funeral services were held 1:30pm Friday. May 29 at Beeler Funeral Home. Middle­ ville. Rev. Carl Staser offi­ ciated with burial at Parmelee Cemetery. William H. Allgeo MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. William H. (Bill) Allgeo. 83. of Barlow Lake, Middleville died Sunday, June 7, 1987. Memorial services were held 1p.m. Wednesday, June 10 at Beeler Funeral Chapel. Rev. Carl Staser and Rev. Floyd Nagel officiated with burial in Elmwood Cemetery, Wayland. Memorial contributions may be made to Middleville United Methodist Church or the charity of one’s choice. Mr. Ai’igeo was bom June 9, 1903 in Barry County, the son of William E. and Minnie (Konkle) Allgeo. He was married to Nell C. Verbrugge PAGE, on October 3, 1925. He was employed for 44 years as a merchandiser for Kresge Co. now K-Mart. He was a member of Westgate Cyrus Lodge #520 F& AM of Detroit and Rotary in Southland, Mi and a visiting member of the Middleville Lodge, and a member of Middleville United Methodist Church. He is survivied by his wife, Nell; his children, Jack and Barbara Allgeo of Titusville, FL and Bonnie and Vern Olcott of Allegan; eight grand­ children; eight great grandchil­ dren and several nieces and nephews. continued from front page from 1969 to 1981 and served as superintendent from 1981 to the present. Page said during his time as superintendent two trends have reversed — the slate and local economy have improved and enrollment is increasing instead of falling. He has been past president of the Middleville Rotary Club; president of the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce; president of the Thornapple Kellogg Education Assocta (ion; and secretary-treasurer of the Grand Valley School Business Officials. His future plans include staying active in the business world, where he is a partner in Pages Resort at Gun Luike. and having more leisure time. He and his wife Lois (Wilson) have had six children graduate from the TK schools Board members planned to meet Tuesday night to explore alternative management con­ struction possibilities that may expedite construction of the new elementally and eight classroom addition to the ex­ isting McFall Elcmenatary School, Page said. trw morw yw knittnii tin# ir# knii tiniiknif tin# tirw Ww tirw krwknit tireTT g F. James Budde, D.D.S. I James E. Reagan, D.D.S. FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... 795-9277 - MIDDLEVILLE Insurance and Medicaid Accepted xijuxwza: �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 11. 1987 / Page 5 Middle school awards presented On the last day of school. June 3. the Thornapplc Kellogg Middle School held their annual awards assembly honoring those sixth, seventh and eighth grade students who demonstrated outstanding achievement, scholorship. at­ tendance. attitude, leadership and citizenship throughout lhe year. In the sixth grade the following students were awarded perfect attendance certificates Trisha Shook, six years perfect attendance: Jason Wilkins, three years perfect attendance. Jerry Bartlett, one year perfect attendance. Geoff Cook, one year perfect atten­ dance: Chad Mason, one year perfect attendance; Tracie Middleton. one year perfect attendance. Robert Mid­ dleton. one year perfect atten­ dance. Kelly Schondelmayer. one year perfect attendance and Bryan Thompson. one year perfect attendance. The following sixth graders received a certificate for achieving 3.5 grade point average and higher: William Baldry. Melissa Chelbana. Malanie Cooper. David DeHaan. Jason DeVries. Laura Donker, Becky Fitch. Becky Fliearm a n . Derek Gasper. Catherine Hart. Rachel Hillman. Angela Jcrkatis, Rachel Kamphuis. Mark Kee ly, Zachary Kinney, Amy Madden. Shannon Me Clelland. Shannon McMur ray, Mark McNutt. Robert Middleton. Tracie Middleton. Brian Newhouse. Mark Pullen, Kristine Roehl, Bryan Thompson. Mindy Truer and Shelly Wolverton Mark Pullen was the overall scholarship winner in the sixth grade and he was presented with a scholarship pin. Seventeen sixth graders were awarded a pin for being an outstanding student. Those students were: Shannon McMurray. Becky Fitch. Bryan Thompson. Mark Pullen, Dave DeHaan. Tracie Middleton. Mindy Truer. Rachel Hillman. Melissa Chelbana. Brian \culumsc. Bill Baldry. Zack Kinney. Rachel Kamphuis. Amy Madden. Melanie Cooper. Cathy Hart and Angie Jcrkatis. In lhe seventh grade the following students received one year perfect attendance certificates: Jerry Niles. Vicki Valk, Tonya Rauschenberger. Heather Zoulek and Jason Terpemng Seventh graders who BILLIE’S BEAUTY SALON “On the Lake” 555 S Shore Drive, Green lake Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RUSSELL. OWNER 25 YE ARS IN THE SAME LOCATiQA achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher were: Jessica Robinson. AnneMane Butler. Dee Lane Carol­ ing. Lisa Emberger. Angela Frowein. Jeffrey Geukes. Marcia Lee Gildea. Mark Harcek. Jennifer Hoff. Robert Hunt. Attie Kinney. Christopher Kretovic. Heather Lenz. Stephen McCrumb. Ryan Millhouse. Mac Missad. Daphne Moore. Kelli Mulder. Monica Patnoude. Enn Seger. David Sherwood. Matthew Smith. Sherry Swelnis. Jason Walters. Jessica Weatherhead. Sarah Wieringa. Denise Wyatt. Vic­ toria Valk and Leanne Zawierucha. David Sherwood was the overall scholarship winner The following students received a certificate from the Stale of Michigan honoring their 100 percent achievement on the Michigan Assessment Test. Those students were: Scott Barnhill. Jon Becker. Mary Elwood. Angela Fro­ wein. Jeff Geukes. Marcy Gildea. Mark Harcek. Rob Hunt. Melanic Keely. Ryan Millhouse. Daphne Mcwire. Kellie Mulder. Matt Smith. Sherry Swelnis and Leanne Zawierucha. The outstanding student pin winners in seventh grade were Angie Frowein. Le Ann Zawierucha. Mark Harcek. Dave Sherwood. Jessie Weatherhead. Kristie Richards. Mac Missad. Denise Wyatt. Rob Hunt. Steve McCrumb. Chris Kretovic. Mance Gildea and Ryan Millhouse Perfect attendance winners in the eighth grade were: Polly Kidder, seven years perfect attendance; Chad Moore, 2 years perfect atten­ dance; Nathan Hillman, one year perfect attendance; Jen­ nifer Merrill, one year perfect attendance; Jason Rogers, one year perfect attendance. John Schieb. one year perfect atten­ dance and Sue Seger, one year perfect attendance. Eighth graders who main­ tained a 3.3 grade point average for two and a half years and who scored at the 80th percentile or higher on the SRA Achievement Test received the Presidential Academic Fitness Award. Those students were: Diane Bender. Jamie Beuschel, Danna Carpenter. Pre-schoolers take time out to ride the duck, frog, horse and dog. This preschooler tests out the different slides and playground equipment Caledonia pre-schoolers enjoy picnic Students in Caledonia Com munity Education's pre school classes enjoyed class picnics at Spring Park May 20 and 21 to ring out the school year. This little boy takes advantage of his chance to swing to his heart s content. TK seniors receive state and university awards Thomappk Kellogg High School Seniors have been presented with certificates and awards that they have earned over the past school year. TK had 16 seniors receiving Michigan Competitive Scholarships from the state for their outstanding test scores RE/MAX BROKERS • 891-9219 • 131 E. Main, Caledonia LU WARD 795-3723 Tim Corrigan. Amy Cravero. Cara Errair. Don Fikek. Bob Flikkema. Jim Freeman. Shawn Frey. Nathan Hillman. Shelly Kooiman. Aaron Lytle. Besty Overbeek. Jamie Payne. Jason Pranger. Tracy’ Robertson. Knsta Rothhaar. John Scheib. Kns Thaler. Steve Van Duine. Sue Wheeler and Wendy Yoder. Eighth graders who achiev­ ed a grade point average of 3.5 or higher were: Maureen Bartlett. Diane Bender. Jamie Beuschel. Marc Boivin. Danna Carpenter. Mary Cisler. Jen­ nifer Cole. Amy Cravero. Beth Ann De Haan. Cara Er­ rair. Donald Filcek. Robert Flikkema. James Freeman. Nathan Hillman. Polly Kid­ der. Michele Kooiman. Aaron Lytk. Michael McKiernan. Jennifer Merrill. Jennifer Middleton. Andrew Monroe. Jamie Payne. Jason Pranger. Amy Pullen. Tracy Robert­ son. Krista Rothhaar. Kirk Scheib. John Scheib. Susan Seger. Susan Smelker. Mat­ thew Stander. Regina Stein. Kristina Thaler. Steven Van­ Duine. Susan Wheeler. Mat­ thew Wiesenhofer and Christine Thompson. Sue W’heeler was the overall scholarship winner in the eighth grade The outstanding student pin winners in the eighth grade were: Maureen Bartlett. Jim Freeman. Steve VanDuine. Jason Pranger. Amy Cravero, Matt Slander. Kris Thaler, John Scheib. Sue Seger. Tracy Robertson. Mary Ciskr. Beth Ann DeHaan. Diane Bender and Sue Wheeler The following students achieved all A’s for the entire school year: 6lh graders- Mark Pullen, Shannon McMurray. Rachel Hillman. Becky Fitch and David DeHaan. 7th graders - David Sher­ wood. Mark Harcek. Sherry Swelnis. Denise Wyatt. Kris Kretovic. Rob Hunt. Anne Marie Butler and Mac Missad. 8th graders - Sue Wheeler, Matt Stander. Jim Freeman and Aaron Lytle. The assembly ended with Bernie Weller, the Middle School Guidance Counselor, reading the final role call for the eighth graders. GRANDMA'S HOUSE: Memories are alive in this 2 Story, 3 bedroom plus nursery or storage room, old floor to ceding cupboard, dining room, one bath, basement gas heat encloses porch Needs some TLC Hastings Possible land contract 531,900 on the A.C.T. In order to qualify the student must receive at least a combined score of 80 on the four subtest on the A.C.T. The following students all received certificates Pamela Bode. Blake Elderkin. Douglas Fox, Mike Henning. Kurt Henry. .Meagon Knox. Ingrid Konow, Diana Lon­ don. Kendra Noffke. Melissa Rounds. Marcia Rybiski. Jeanine Stander. Randy Stickney. Brad VanderArk. Denise VanDuine and Trena Yonkers. Denise VanDuine and Trena Yonkers also received lhe Honors Scholarship from Grand Valley State College for their high grade point average and A C T scores Jeanine Sunder was awarded lhe University of Michigan Regems Scholarship for her academic excellence Deb Pkveg was a recipient of the Hope College Alumni Honor Scholarship for maintaining her academic excellence throughout high school. Kurt Henry was awarded a Medallion Scholarship from W'estem Michigan Universi­ ty, plus a Faculty Honors Scholarship from Calvin Kimberly Batson. Diana London and Trena Yonkers were Western Michigan University Academic Scholar­ ship winners, whkh they received for their outstanding scholastic achievement in high school. Tammy Lynch was selected to receive the Merit Scholarship from Chic University of Cosmetology. School official say they con­ gratulate these outstanding individuals “It has been a pnvikge to work with these young adults and to watch their academic growth throughout their years at Thomapple Kellogg �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 11, 1967 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST Caledonia's O.E.S.'s Past Matrons and their families met last Tuesday evening for a potluck dinner followed by a short business meeting. There was a good turnout for the steak fry Wednesday evening at the American Legion. American Legion and Aux­ ilary members and fnends en joyed a speaker on ‘crime" after the steak fry. To those of you who have noticed me walking lately. Harry got a hair cut He's the same dog just six pounds less hair Tonight. June II at the Caledonia United Methodist Women will hold their regular meeting with Barb Waite presenting a program on quilts. Come join us at 7 p.m. Mcijcr Community Party is Friday, June 26. sponsored by the Homemakers Club There are a few tickets left. Come join the fun Preschool/kindergarten through sixth graders arc welcome to Caledonia United Methodist Church for Vaca­ tion Bible School June 22-26. It's a girl for Bob and Deb Thompson Congratulations Congratulations to the following for their donations of one gallon of their blood to the Grand Valley Blood Bank: Mary R Mcengs. Peter L. lanscr and Julie C. Neuman. Congratulations to Greg Kral and Mike Walker who made the OK Blue All­ Conference baseball team as selected by league coaches. Those from Caledonia to be picked for the OK Blue All Conference softball team as selected by league coaches are Andrea Maines, Amy Ashbaugh and Chris Poll, Congrats Congratulations to the Caledonia members of the OK Blue All-Conference boys track team as selected by league coaches; Donn Bonzheim, Todd Hooton. John Barstis. Dave Smith, Jeff Pierce. Craig Mulder and Ed Fowler. The OK Blue AllCon fere nee tennis team, as selected by league coaches, includes James Spiegel. Good job. OK Blue All-Conference girls track team, as selected by league coaches, has 11 girls out of 19 on the team from Caledonia They are Carla Frantti. Carrie Hill. Deb Schumacher. Rebecca Stauffer. Sarah Ashbaugh. Delee Raab. Jennie Dambly . Linda Warner. Amy Scoffers. Sally Clark and Jennifer Col­ burn Congratulations girts! The OK Rainbow All­ Conference golf team, as selected by league coaches has two young ladies from Caledonia. They are Lei Myers. Kim Leatherman, and Kristen Molts. Congratula­ tions girls. Do you remember your first job? Well two young men ask­ ed me to run the following ad for them I wish them luck Odd Jobs Wanted We will do lawn care jobs, pet care jobs, and if you are on vacation, we will do home care jobs. Starting July I we will be doing odd jobs Monday-Friday until August 20. Call 891 1362 or 891-9989 if you want a job done Congratulations to Miss Jeanne Glowicki. Caledonia Elementary resource room teacher, who has been chosen as one of the recipients of the prestigious Sallie Mae Award This award is given to 100 ex­ emplary first year teachers who participated in the guaranteed student loan pro­ gram during their college years. Caledonia Elementary Publishing Center has been chosen as one of Kent County's “Promising Educa­ tional Practices." Thanks to all of the very special volunteers who made this dream a reality. The following students have works of art displayed at the Caledonia Administration of­ fice; Jenny McCormick, sixth grade - "City in Perspec­ tive"; Bill Hollstein, sixth grade "Water Reflections"; Lori Wiseman, sixth grade "Water Reflections": Matt DeGood. fifth grade - "Bird Print"; and Ed Smith, fifth grade - "Bird Print". Mr. and Mrs. Art Soest called on the Richard Soest family Saturday afternoon. Late Saturday afternoon the Richard Soest family went to Gun Lake where we enjoyed several hours on the water Mrs Grace Strick. 83, of Kentwood passed away at Hudsonville Nursing Home. She was the mother of Evelyn and Gerald Geerlings of Caledonia Our condolances to the family. Meadow bloom Farms and Caledonia Elevator have again donated supplies and labor for com field planting for the hungry on Holy Family 's pro­ perty . Many thanks to them. Caledonia Sportsman’s Club ’ - STEAK FRY Saturday, June 13, 1987 6 to 9 p.m. Steak, Baked Potato, Garlic Bread mi? and Salad. $6 jCALEOONlA i N | 00 per person tQOPsST . -...... jj $ Come on out! Richard and Beth Shane of 100th Street. Caledonia, have a son Robert Shane who is statinned at Northport, in the U.S. Navy. Robert was home on leave and wed Tracy Sturgis of Cedar St . N.E.. Grand Rapids, on May 29. The couple returned to Nor­ thport Congratulations Gilbert and Helen Rich will be celebrating their 50th wed­ ding anniversary with an open house on Fnday. June 19. from 7-10:30 p m at Holy Family Church Hall Mrs Irene Huver is now in a nursing home near Hastings Her daughter . Mrs Edward (Leono) Miller had a hip surgery (replacement > last week June 3. Our best wishes for her recovery. The family of Mrs. Margaret (Pegi Snyder, wife of the late Snick Snyder, will celebrate her 80th birthday on June 30. She will be treated to an open house on Sunday. June 28 at her son. Al Jr. and Mary Snyder s home at 10180 Duncan Lake Road from 1-5 p.m It will be hosted by her children Al and Mary Snyder. John and Lynn Snyder. San­ dra and Lloyd Al iff and Beth and Dick Shane Friends and neighbors are cordially in­ vited to celebrate the occasion with them all. Effie Moran, who is Mary Snyder's mother, has moved from Grand Rapids to the new apartments in Caledonia. Friends and neighbors in Caledonia wish to welcome her to our community. Thelma Gehl wishes to thank all who donated articles or helped work in any way to make her A.L.S. Benefit Sale a success. The sale netted slightly over $400 with many articles left over Thelma said she will phone the St Vincent DePaul Society to donate the remainding items May God Bless You All. Monies will be turned over to the A.L.S. sup­ port society at the June meeting. Mr and Mrs. Hugh Kegerreis called on the McBride's in Hopkins Sunday afternoon Congratulations to Jeffrey Boot who made Grand Rapids Jr. College dean's list for the spring semester of '86-'87. Mr and Mrs. John King and Mr. and Mrs. Berry Swanson recently went to Dam Forth. ILL to help celebrate the 80th birthday an­ niversary open house of Mrs. Josephine Zeedyke. Early Wednesday morning a group from the Greater Caledonia Area Senior Citizens boarded a bus for Nashville Tenn. They return­ ed Saturday evening Looked like they had a super good time. Sunday afternoon a group from Caledonia United Methodist Church met at In­ dian Valley Campgrounds where they embarked on a canoe trip down the Thornap­ ple River. Actually we started in Middleville and ended at the Indian Valley Cam­ pgrounds. Nancy and Nick Divon did an excellent job on organizing the trip. Everyone had a gixxi time. No one got wet unless they wanted to. Remember Saturday . June 13. is the Bike-A-Thon for Cystic Fibrosis at Caldeonia High School. Sponsored by the Caledonia Boy Scouts. For more information call Andy Foster at 891-1404 evenings. Remember also that if you're in that neighborhood watch out for the bikers. We don't need any accidents. The committee for the 4th of July celebration needs bcxXhs filled. The more the better. You can contact them anytime at 891-9148. Did you know that on May 29. 1987. 141 students graduated from Caledonia Community High School, 107 students graduated from Caledonia in 1965. and 178 are enrolled to start kindergarten in 1987-88. ENGAGEMENTS Overholt-Ford engagement Farmington. Marcy is a 1980 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School She graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in psychology and earned of Master of Arts degree from Western Michigan University in student personnel ad­ ministration in higher educa­ tion She is currently employed as assistant director of admissions at Adrian Col­ lege, Adrian. Richard is a 1978 graduate of Farmington High School Farmington He graduates! from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in industrial design He is currently employed as a free-lance designer Their wedding will take place on Aug I. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. Mr and Mrs. John Camhng of Cobb Lake and Mr and Mrs David Overholt of Standaie are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Marcy J. Overholt to Richard P Ford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ford of Kelley- Womack engagement Mr and Mrs Michael B. Kelley of Middleville wish to announce the engagement of their daughter Annette Mane to Scott Cameron Womack, son of Mr and Mrs Charles C. Womack of Battle Creek Annette graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School in 1983 and is a 1987 graduate from Grand Valley State College. Scott graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1979 and is a 1983 graduate from Nor thwestern Business and Technical College of Lima. Ohio. Scott is currently employed with Battle Creek Gravel Co. “Bike for Breath” June 13 Area bicyclists are being asked to take part in a bike a thon, sponsored by the Caledonia Boy Scouts, to help fight Cystic Fibrosis by par ticipatiing in the June 13 Bike for Breath event from 10:30 a.m. to I p.m. Anyone interested in par ticipating may register bet­ ween 9 a m. and 10 a.m. Saturday. June 23. at Caledonia High School. There will be a four mile course for those nine-years-old and older and a one mile course for those eight-years-old and older. Registration forms may be picked up in the school office. For more information call An dy Foster at 891 1404 evenings. Hope named to Jordan College dean’s list The Jordan College Energy Institute has announced its Dean's List for the spring 1987 semester. To qualify, students must be carrying 12 semester hours or more and attain a minimum grade point average of 3.50. The Jordan Energy Institute is one of the few colleges in the United States that concen­ trates its entire program on the renewable energy and conser­ vation technologies. The technologies taught al the In­ stitute include, among others, solar, photovoltaics. comer- Babcocks to celebrate 50th anniversary Mr and Mrs Ivan Babcock of Hastings w ill celebrate their 5Uth wedding anniver­ sary on Sunday. June 21. w ith an open house from 2 until 5 p m It will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Holings and w d! be hosted by grandchildren Ike and Phyllis (Corrigan) Babcock were married on Feb 9. 1937 at St Mary's Catholic Church m Marne. They have lived in West Michigan throughout their marriage and moved to Hastings m I960. Ike retired from B&B Oil Company and Phyllis from Clark Equipment Company in Battle Creek. vation. biomass, wind and co­ generation. Classes in the technologies arc enhanced through hands on instruction in the Institute's shop and oft campus projects. Among those named to the spring dean's list was James Hope, son of Donald H Hope. Middleville Jim graduated from Wayland High School in May 1982 and at tended Grand Valley State College prior to his enlistment in the U.S. Army. VALUABLE COUPON I I • '' j | They have three children and six grandchildren Fnends and family are cor- . dially invited to mark this oc- ( casion. and their presence is | all the couple wishes; they | respectfully request no gifts. | Ten Year Total Guaranteed Chimney Lining System Installed by the Stones 10% Off WITH THIS COUPON Expires August 1, 1987 STONE S CHIMNEY & MASONARY 202 E. Main Middleville Call 795-9552 or 457 2800 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / June 11. 1987 / Page 7 Caledonia elementary students end school year with festivities by Jean Soest Caledonia Elementary students and teachers enjoyed the last few days of school with Field Day activities last Thursday and Friday. Some of the activities in eluded the long jump and balloon pop and shoe kick games, a crab race, threerace and sack race, a bean bag toss, a SO yard dash, a parachute throw, soccer kick and skipping rope to name a few In some of the events it was boys against boys or girls against girls with the best three of each receiving rib­ bons. In other activities teams competed. The upper elementary Mudent> took to the field on Friday for their versions of the previous day's events with the addition of a wheel barrel race and water balloon toss, games in which the teachers were more than willing to par­ ticipate in. Everyone reported having an enjoyable tune Here the students take part in a sock race. This student in Pat Packer's third grade hopes to break a record jump in the running Iona jump event. Second graders enjoy playing a balloon pop game. It's each girl for herself in the 50-yard dash. Middleville United Methodist Church ... presents ... “Growing God’s Way in the Sonshine Patch” Fourth grade boys try their luck in the wheel barrel race. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 1987 June 15 thru 19 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. These students hobble along in the three-legged race. Sandy Hyde's kindergarten student tests her skills in the soccer lock event AGES 3 YEARS THROUGH 4TH GRADE �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / June 11. 1987 Township, village proceed with venture by Kathleen J. Oresik At separate meetings, members of the Thornapple Township Board and members of the Middleville Village Council agreed this week to split the cost of a $6,300 feasibility study to fur ther explore the possibility of the two bodies operating out of one building. The study for the communi­ ty service facility, to be per formed by Progressive Engineering of Grand Rapids, will evaluate three possible sites for the building, deter­ mine location, topography, accessibility, required space needed, research growth trends in the township and village, assess current condi­ tions. circulation, public utilities, landmarks, and residential, commercial and industrial growth, determine the cost of acquisition and more. There will be a mid-point review of the study at a joint meeting of both governing bodies It is expected that the study for a conceptual project cost estimate for the building will take five weeks to com­ plete. township Supervisor Don Boysen said Upon receiving the firm s final recommendations, the two bodies will reassess the findings before making a deci­ sion whether or not to present the concept to the voters, of­ ficials sad When asked to vote on the issue “to go ahead with the study or to put the issue to rest”, township board trustee Fred Rock asked to go on record as voting in favor of the study ‘because I’d like to see the issue put to rest.” Council members agreed to the study with trustee Delbert Riley and President Duane Thatcher absent. This joint effort was first undertaken last fall when the two bodies formed a building and site committee made up of two members from each of the two units to study the feasibili­ ty of a joint building. That committee met several times with two engineering and architectural firms. Boysen said After hearing bids from both firms, the committee selected Pro­ gressive Engineering mainly because of their proximity, he said. Among the reasons that the study was undertaken. Boysen said, are that the clerk and treasurer are operating out of their own homes and are not reimbursed for oserhead costs and that the township meeting place, a room in the village community hall, is an energy user Boysen recommended the study saying that he felt it would be beneficial whether it was used now or in the future by another board “At this point in time I feel we owe it to the community as a whole to investigate.” he said. Rock said he would like an annual cost comparison of the current buildings rented by the township and the proposed building and the total cost of the building, maintenance and additional personnel that may be required. The township currently rents building space from the village at a cost of SI.200 a year, clerk Donna Kenyon said. “I don’t feel it’s feasible to the members of the township.” Rock said. "I can't see the advantage.” Village council begins search for police chief tn Kathleen J. Oresik The Village of Middleville plans to spend $ 1.200 to hire a professional to conduct a search for a new police chief. The village is looking to find a replacement for former chief Boyd Cain who is facing criminal charges in Kent and Barry County for attempted embe/zelment and demanding wage kickbacks. In a 3-2 roll call vote with two council members absent, members of the Middleville Village Council agreed Tues­ day to hire Dr. Ralph Chandler, a professor in charge of the criminology department at Western Michigan Univerisity. to con­ duct a search and perform in­ terviews and testing of the potential replacements at a cost not to exceed $1,200. Terry Filcek voted no say­ ing that she felt the spending of $1,200 to hire someone to interview applicants for a police chief “is an excessive use of taxpayers' money.” “I can see it in a large city where (hey would need a specialist in criminology, but not in a small town like this.” she said, adding that Cain had not been proven guilty of either charge. Marilyn Vanden Berg also voted no. She said she did not feel she was ready to vote at the time and questioned what the council planned to do if Cain was found not guilty of the charges. In response. President Protern William Hardy said. “That's a good question. His (Cain's) contract was not renewed.” The criminal charges were brought against Cain just prior to his contract renewal date of May 14. Cain has maintained his innocence. Hardy, who is also a member of the safety commit­ tee that recommended the — VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE - Notice of Public Hearing PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hear­ ing will be conducted by the Middleville Plan­ ning Commission at its meeting to be held on the 22nd day of June. 1987. at 7:30 p.m.. at the Village Hall. 118 East Main Street, Middleville. Michigan, for rezoning the property describ­ ed below from R-2. Medium Density Single Family District to C-1, Commercial Zone. The legal description of the above mentioned pro­ perty is as follows: Lot 20, Johnson s Addition to the Village of Middleville. Section 22. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, Thornapple Township. Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 205 North Arlington. Mid­ dleville. Michigan. Written comments concerning this applica­ tion may be filed with the Village Clerk, at the Village Hall, or persons wishing to address the Middleville Planning Commission directly may attend the public hearing. MIDDLEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION council hire a professional, said. “I don't feel we are qualified to make a proper selection. We should seek the help of an expert in the field. ’ ’ In other police business. Village Manager Kit Roon said Officer Andy Frantz recently received training on operating a breathalyzer. Roon noted that there are times when suspected drunk drivers are taken to Barry County jail for a breathalyzer test. He said that it would be economically beneficial for Frantz to know how to operate the teating equipment when an operator is not at the jail rather than have the village pay a $70 fee for a blood test at Pennock Hospital. The village reimbursed Frantz $231.62 for expenses incurred for the training with the state picking up the balance of the bill. Roon said. Clerks needed for Barry Fair A number of clerks are needed to clerk nonlivestock judging at the Barry County Fair for Saturday. July 18. Names of nonlivestock assis­ tant superintendents, other adult volunteers or mature teens < 13 or olden are needed. If interested, call Sandy Rausch after 4 p.m. at 945-9647. This is an oppor­ tunity for teens, parents and leaders to learn more about judging of projects and w hat a judge looks for in different project areas Call... 795-3345 Sun & News Classifieds! /or Car accident shakes doctor’s office Middleville Police report that on unattended vehicle struck the wall of Dr. Eldon Newmyer s office on the corner of Main and High Street Monday at approximate­ ly 12:40 p.m. Officer Joseph Wenger said Newmyer was in the building but not in the office when the accident occured. Wenger said no persons were injured or office equip­ ment damaged during the mishap. Severe charges will be brought if the owner of the vehicle does not <ome for ward, Wenger said. The case was still under investigation Tuesday evening ‘Happy 60 Club’ observes Flag Day, Father’s Day by Lillian Schultz On June I. the Caledonia “Happy 60 Club” had their potluck dinner at the Com­ munity Education room with 21 attending. Tables were decorated with American flags for Flag Day. June 14. and replicas of men's ties for Father's Day. June 21. A program followed the dinner which was for Father's Day. The seven men present who took part in this are: Adolph Wondrozek. Richard Perrault. John King. Forest Alderink. and three younger senior citizens who are work­ ing towards this goal who wore our guests from Caledonia Community Educa­ tion. Robert Myers School Superintendent Glen Blocker, director, and Craig Schmidt, depty superintendent They were asked to tell about their live and also told how great it was to be a father, and how they all cn Indian artifacts coming to Freeport Library June 19 The Summer Reading Pro­ gram is under way. Anyone who wishes to sign up stop at the library during regular library hours. Monday. 1-5 p.m.. Wednesday, 9 a m. - 5 p.m. and Friday. 1 - 8 p.m. Coming June 19 at 1:30 p.m. will be the first summer program. This program features Roslyn Fahrin who shows and talks about the Potawatomi Indians and their artifacts that have been found in the area. A history of the Potawatomi Indians will be given as well as hands-on examination of artifacts found. The program will last about 45 minutes with time to ask questions For more information stop at the library. Caledonia High Band rated in Mackinaw City parade The Caledonia High School Band participated in the Fort Michilimackinac Pageant Review Parade in Mackinaw City on Saturday, May 23. Twnety-five high school bands from throughout the state participated in this parade ami were judged by a panel of three adjudicators. The Caledonia band received the Mayor’s Award which was one of the top awards of participating bands. Drum majors Sally Clark, Sammi Thompson and Dan Greenfield are the field com­ manders for this year’s band. The Flag Corps captain is Karolyn Kieda. 4-H Fitting and Showing Clinic set for June 17 Barry County will be hosting one of the 1987 District Livestock Workshops on Wednesday. June 17 al the Barry County Fairgrounds The dime will be taught by Michigan Stale University specialists, and other resource people in the animal science areas. The clinic will involve management, fitting and showing of beef, sheep, swine, goats, horse and pony. dairy cattle, rabbits and poultry. Registration will take place from 9:30 a m to 10 a m. This will be followed by the Management Fitting Section, from 10 a.m. to noon, and lunch from noon to I p.m The Management. Showing and available resources will be shared from 1 p.m to 3 p.m. The cost of the workshop will be $1 to cover the cost of materials The Fair Improve­ ment Committee will have a lunch stand on the grounds. joyed the Senior Citizens potlucks They were presented with a package of goodies. A business meeting was held after the program Refreshments of cake and punch were served. The next dinner will be July 6 in the board room, with bingo play­ ing in the afternoon Happy Father’s Day to all Fathers Let's keep our flags waving. Swanson named to dean’s list Brenda Swanson, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Barry Swan son. 5860 Cherry Valley Rd . Middleville has lx*en named to the Dean's List for the second semester of the 1986 87 school year. To be named to the Dean's List a student must have a minimum of 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Hope College is a lour year, coeducational, liberal arts college with an enroll ment of 2,545 men and women and is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America. Boy Scout paper drive on Saturday Boy .Scout Troop No. 65 is holding a paper drive Satur day. June 13, from 8 to 3 p.m. in Middleville Papers may be bundled and dropped off at the paper barn next to Thornapple Floral and Gift Shop or. for pick up call Mr Bob at 795-7898 Blood drive set for Thursday A Blood bank will be at the V.F.W. Hall in Middleville on Thursday, June 18, from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For further information call Cathy Williams at 795 9090 or 795-7676. Register now for sports camp Registration forms for the Caledonia summer sports are available in the elementary school office Deadline for sign up is June 16. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 11, 1987 / Page 9 Whether you've got a growing young family ... Or are settling down for your golden years. The, Sun and News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia your VITAL LINK to the news and activities of our community Every Thursday the Sun and News keeps you informed of all the important events in the Middleville/Caledonia area, from government to sports, births to deaths, and club news to police reports. The Sun and News is entertaining, too. with columns on local history and news of your neighbors. Weddings, engagements, anniversaries — all of the things that you want to know, can be at your fingertips every week. Now published by J-Ad Graphics of Hastings, publishers of The Reminder and the Hastings Banner, the Sun and News gives you more than ever before! Subscribe today! See what you've been missing $000 OnlV ' PE RY EAR Barry. Kent. 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Middleville, Ml June 11,1987 Fire destroys 35-year-old Gun Lake store by Kathy Scott Folks living on the north side of Gun Lake who have arranged their daily or weekly schedules around a neighborhood grocery store will have to change their routines for a few months The store previously known as Gun Lake Grocery and Northside Grocery and now know n as Sam's Gourmet Foods - was destroyed by fire Friday at about 5:45 p.m. Many of the area residents developed the habit of walk mg to the store at 11080 Gun lake Road every morning to buy a newspaper or fresh doughnuts Some would fre­ quent the store to get fresh meat for dinner or a gallon or milk Campers provided good business, buying camping essentials like marshmallows, hot dogs and charcoal. Richard Beckwith owns a bait shop down the road from the store He’s lived in the area for 18 years and bought grocery items at the store regularly. “Il’s a landmark." he said of the 35-year^ild business “We’re awfully sorry it happened " “It's a bad km to the area; it’s more than just a store." said Beckwith s brother-inlaw. Ernie Gordon. He and Beckwith were out riding bikes Saturday morning and stopped by to examine the charred remains. Vern Kimmel, another regular customer said he is thankful despite the loss He lives in a bouse which sits three or four yards from the store and he was afraid the rapidly burning store would set his home on fire The house was not touched in the blaze. But before the fire was put out. friends and strangers made sure none of his belongings would be lost if the house caught fire - they swarmed the home and car­ ried all but the beds outside and put them safely out of reach of the flames. “We had 15.000 people carrying stuff out of the house. I thought that was kind of neat.” said Kimmel the next day “People just started coming from nowhere." He said after the fire was doused and no longer a threat. Nothing was salvagable after flames tore Sam’s Gourmet Foods on Gun Lake. MSMS seeks to ban ATV use by children under 16 Piohibiting the use of all terrain vehicles (ATVs) by children under age 16 is a ma­ jor goal of a new policy adopted by the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) Acting during its 122nd an nual meeting, the MSMS House of Delegates accepted a position statement calling for a ban on ATV operation by children under the age of 16 and seeking mandatory safety courses for ATV drivers bet­ he looked at ail his belongings in the back yard and wondered bow he would get them back inside. But he said firefighters tending the blaze carried everything back in before returning to the station. Firefighters from Mid­ dleville. Wayland and Hastings battled the Maze The Department of Natural Resources brought in their tank truck to transport lake water from the narrows on Gun Lake Road where Long Lake and Gun Lake meet Crews from the Caledonia station brought some trucks to Middleville and manned that station while the Middleville firefighters were at Gun Lake. The store's new owner. Sam Bravata. who also owns three area restaurants called Sam s Joint, recently spent a lot of money on the business, changing the once Mom and Pop-ty pe grocery store into a gourmet mod store like “no other in the area.” he said. He said he had everything in a gourmet line “We had a very unusual selection of foods you wouldn't find in the area anywhere." said Bravata. the store's sixth owner. Two weeks ago. Bravata spent $40,000 on new refrigeration equipment, he said, including walk-m coolers, a freezer and a new air conditioning unit. He had recently paneled the walls with cedar and covered the floors with ceramic tile. The ceilings and walls were adorned with the antiques and miniature lights charateristic of Sam's Joints Friday after­ noon. a new sound system had been installed to deliver music for customers throughout the store. At least two new additions had been put on the building. New stock was on new shelves, and an ice cream ser­ vice counter had opened one week before. “It was beautiful." said Renee Kingma who has work­ ed there eight years under three owners. “We all work­ ed so hard and we all took pride in it and we got to a point where we felt the store could take care of itself ” Bravata plans to rebuild in the same spot and hopes to be finished before the end of the summer. He said plans are be­ ing drawn up and that the new through facility will be "basically the same ' He also said fresh doughnuts will still be available. But Bravata’s concern doesn't end with the store. He said he is concerned about the ween the ages of 16 and 18. Of the 6(M) persons killed in the last five years in ATV ac­ cidents. 240 of them were under the age 16. In 1985 alone. 85.900 ATV related injuries to children were reported. MSMS states. MSMS will propose to the American Medical Associa­ tion in June that the Michigan position be adopted as AMA policy. Flames completely gutted the newly remodelled interior of the store Ernie Gordon (far left), Richard Beckwith (left) and Vern Kimmel examine the remains of the store they frequented. possibility of other fires hap­ of residents in the area protec­ pening in Yankee Springs ting themselves against the Township, which is rapidly possibility of fire because "if growing in population. The you have a fire out here, you nearest fire stations are Mid­ might as well make up your dleville, Hastings and mind that it's gone. It'll always be too late for a Wayland. Bravata said the firefighters building out here." Middleville Fire Chief who battled the blaze Friday night “did all they could do, Robert Kenyon said the they just couldn't humanly possibility of having a satellite possibly get here in time to fire station in Yankee Springs save it. has been discussed before. He “I’m indebted to the said the response time to the firemen. They worked really fire from the station would be hard. There was a lot of risk quicker, but the time for involved. It wasn't their fault volunteers to get from their that they couldn't get there on homes to the station might take longer. time.” He stesses the importance Kenyon said the Middleville crew received the alarm at 5:48 p.m. and was cn route to Sam’s by 5:50 p.m arriving at 6 p.m. A crew at the Yankee Spr­ ings site could not be ready in two minutes, he said. At this time, Bravata docs not know the source of the fire or the dollar damage In surance will cover much of the loss, except for the new stock of gourmet food, which he said totalled “a lot. ” Kenyon also did not have a dollar estimate of damage For now, Bravata has a sign posted that reads: “Sorry. Keep in touch. We’re rebuilding — Sam . ’ ’ ‘Wild West Days’ to For local news of come alive at Historic Chariton Park Middleville and Caledonia "The Desparados will act out the wild days and real life situations of the Old West pioneers during the 1880's. This adventure will occur at the histone \ illage of Charlton Park. Hastings June 13 - 14. On Saturday. the historical reenactors will case the village hank and stage a shootout at 4 p m. On Sunday the village will explode into action during the ' Great Bank Robbery ” at 2 p.m. Authentic weapons and blank cartridges will insure plenty of excitement The robbery will provide the reason for Project Dakota's annual westward trek. This year’s journey “Desparado" will divide members into two groups the outlaws and posse The posse will chase the bank robbing outlaws for five days across the w iki and open ranges of the old Dak ou Territory. Authenticity in dress and ac­ coutrements is a trademark of Project Dakota. The other historic buildings m the village will be open to the public also Charlton Park is a not for profit educational institution just off M-79 bet­ ween Hastings and Nashville. Subscribe today! 795-3345 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / June 11. 1987 / Page 11 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE Defoull ho» been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by LEROY PAT­ TERSON and JUOY PATTERSON husband and wife to Security No t tonal Bonk of Bottle Creek Bo’ tie Creek Michigan (now COM ERICA BANK BATTLE CREEK A Michigan Bonking Corporation, Mortgagee dated June 25 1976 and recorded on July 7 1976 «n Liber 226. on page 991. Barry County Records Michigan and on which mortgage there is claim­ ed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of SEVENTY FOUR THOU SAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHT ond 67 100 Dollars ($74 168 67), including interest at 10% per annum Under the power of sole con tamed in said mortgage and the statute in such cose mode ond provided, notice is hereby given that so»d mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sole of the mortgog ed premises or some port of them, ot public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hos­ tings. Michigan ot 11 00 o'clock o.m., on July 10. 1967 So»d premises ore situated in Township of Barry Bor ry County Michigan, and ore described os Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 19 Town 1 North Range 9 West Barry Township Barry County M>ch igon thence North 00' 02 30 Wes’ along the West line of said Section 19 a distance of 1331 17 feet thence South 89 15 30 East 1322.00 feet to the true place of beginning thence con­ tinuing South 89' 15 30 East 35.27 feet thence 57 07 feet along the orc of a curve to the right whose radius is 76.59 fee’ ond whose chord bears South 68* 16 58 East 54 83 feet thence 56 22 *ee’ along the arc o< a curve to the left whose radius is 78.91 feet and whose cord bears South 67* 43 02 East 55 04 feet thence South 88 07 30 East 491.45 feet thence South 01 * 52" 30 West 33 00 feet thence South 22* 00 West 230.00 feet thence South 05* 22 25 West 418 50 fee’ thence South 25’ 00 West 275 00 fee’ thence South 02s 03 30 West 33 00 feet thence North 87' 56 00 Wes’ 526 37 feet thence North 00* 02 30 West. 316.08 feet thence South 88 33 30" East 142 32 feet thence North 00* 02 30 West 671.33 feet to the place of begin ning. EXCEPTING the following described land THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Official Board Minutes SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY JUNE 1. 1987 Meeting called to order by President Courts al 7 40 p.m . in the high school library. Present Verlinde Miller Courts. Elies Thaler Absent Williamson. Von Elst Administrators present Page Dugan. McLain, Barber Rich. Sanlord. Motion by Thaler seconded by Elies to approve the minutes of the Moy 4 ond Moy 6. 1987 meet­ ings of the Board of Education as written Yeas, all Noys, none Motion carried. Motion by Verlinde. seconded by Elies to approve the bills presented lor the month of May 1987, in the amount of $501,103.70. Yeas Verlinde. Elies, Miller, Courts, Thaler. Nays. none. Motion carried Williamson and VanElst enter­ ed meeting at 7:50 p.m. Motion by Elies, seconded by VanElst to approve elementary math textbooks of ScottForesman Publishers, for third thru fifth grades. Yeas. all. Noys, none. Motion carried. Motion by Verlinde. seconded by Elies to set Debt Service Millage for 1987 88 at 6.0 mills. Yeas all. Noys. none. Motion carried. Motion by Thaler, seconded by Verlinde to raise taxes in com­ pliance with Truth in Taxation Law P910A B. Yeos all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Motion by Williamson, second ed by Elies to set the General Fund millage for 1987-88 ot 30 9886 mills. Yeos. all. Nays none. Motion carried Motion by Williamson WHERE AS the 1969 Debt has been refunded. I move the Fund bal­ ance be transferred to the 1987 Refunding Debt Account Second­ ed by Elies. Yeos all. Nays none Motion carried Motion by Elies seconded by Miller to approve the resolution that bonds will comply to Refun­ ding Low P910C-D. Yeas all. Noys. none. Motion carried Motion by Elies seconded by VonElst to approve the resolution that the Board will comply with the 1967 Bond Issue P910E-F Yeas all. Noys none Motion carried Motion by Williamson second­ ed by Verlinde to ’able the Freeport building discussion Yeas all. Nays none Motion carried Motion by VanElst seconded by Miller to approve the Mem bership Resolution in the High School Athletic Association P910G Yeas all. Nays, none Motion carried Motion by Elies, seconded by Thaler to approve the resolution to enable the District to borrow up to $150 000 Yeas Williamson Verlinde Miller. Courts. Elies VonElst. Thaler Noys none Mo tion carried Motion by Elies seconded by Verlinde to accept the low bid from Crosby ond Henry Insurance of $39,575 for the 1987 88 In­ surance Package Yeas all. Noys. none. Motion carried Mo’ton by Elies seconded by VonElst to approve the final budget revisions for 1986-87 in the amount of $6,027,963. Yeas, all. Noys. none. Motion carried. P909A B Motion by Williamson, second­ ed by Elies to approve Alice Jansmos salary for 1987 88. P909C. Yeas, all. Nays. none. Motion carried. Motion by Elies, seconded by Verlinde to approve changes in the 7th grade geography book to World Geography Book by Charles E. Merrill Publishers. Yeos. all. Noys, none. Motion carried. Special meeting set for June 4, 1987 ot the Administration Build­ ing. 7:30 p.m. Motion by VanElst. seconded by Elies to accept the resignation of Mary Lou Passenger effective at the end of the first semester of the 1987-88 school year with regrets. Yeas all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Motion by Verlinde seconded by VanElst to have the July School Board meeting on Mon day July 6 at 7 30 p.m Yeas all. Nays none. Motion carried. Motion by Elies seconded by Verlinde to name the new ele­ mentary building the Gerald Page Elementary School, and that his portrait be displayed in the building. Yeos alt. Nays none Motion corned Sandy Converse thanked ’he School Board for the use of the fields for the AYSO soccer teams Be it so recorded that Don Williamson ’honked Bob Cour’s and Steve Elies for the whole Board tor ’Ke service eHo” ond goodwill that they demonstrated during their years on ’be School Board JOHN MILLER JR Secretory Board of Education (6-H) Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Your Lawn Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) Middleville Klinge 795-7647 All that certom piece or parcel of land situate and being in the Township of Barry County of Borry ond State of Michigan ond described as follows, to wit: Commencing a’ the Sou’hwes’ corner of Section 19. Town 1 North Range 9 West Barry Township Barry County Michigon thence N (XF 02 30 W along the Wes’ Ime of sa<d Sec tian 19 a distance of 1331.17 feet thence S 89' 15 30 E 1322.00 feet io the true place of beginning thence continuing S 89 15 30 E 35.27 feet thence 57.07 feet along the orc of a curve to the right whose radius is 76.59 feet and whose chord bears S 68* 16 58 E 54 83 feet ♦he«ce 56 22 feet along ’he arc of o curve ’o the let’ whose radius is 78.91 feet and whose chord bears S bT 43 02 E 55 04 fee’ thence S 88* 0T SO1 E 491.45 feet thence 5 01 *52 30 W 33 00 feet thence S 22* 0D West 230.00 feet thence S 05* 27 25 W 204.41 feet to the true place of beginn­ ing thence S 05‘27 25" W 214.09 feet thence S 25* 00 00 W 109 95 fee’ ’hence N 87' 56 00 W 203 01 fee’ fhence N 05: 22 25 E 315.52 feet thence S 87* 56 00 E. 240 00 feet to the place of beginning. Subtec’ to roadway easements over ’he Southerly 33 00 fee’ and ’he Northerly 33 00 fee’ Also subject to a horse grazing easement over the Southerly 185 feet together with a 66 foot roodway easement for ingress ond egress from Highway M-43 to the above described parcel, the centerline of which is describ­ ed os follows Commencing at a point on the West line of said Section 19. dis­ tant North 00* 02 30 West 676.00 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section; thence South 88* 33 30' East 244 44 fee’ thence 92 99 fee’ along the arc o* a curve to the right whose THORNAPPLE TWP. BOARD REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Thornapple Township Board was held April II 1987 Supervisor Boysen called the meeting to order o1 7:00 p.m. Members present Boysen Get­ ty. Rock. Eaton. Kenyon. Absent None Others present: Don Dean Mark Schmidt Fire Chief Kenyon newspaper reporters and other interested citizens. The minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as read. Printed bills in the amount of $16.654 61 were approved open motion by Getty, supported by Rock. Yeas Boysen. Getty, Rock, Kenyon. Eaton. Motion carried. The Treasurer s Report was re­ viewed ond placed on file. The Supervisor reported on an adjustment of assessment by the Tax Tribunal for 1986. The County will be making the refund for the property owner with the Town­ ship’s shore to be 37*. In re­ sponse to a request for tax abatement from Gavin Chevrolet Buick, he advised the company ’ha’ enabling legislation for com­ mercial abatement is no longer in force. The Supervisor also reported that the Joint Building and Site Committee will be reviewing pro­ posals from two planning con­ sultants ond a pint Village Township meeting will be sched­ uled following the review. Don Dean representing the Thornapple Heritage Associa­ tion, presented a proposal ’o the radius is 102.06 feet thence South 36’ 21 30 Eas’ 240 85 feet thence 186 31 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, whose radius is 206 98 feet thence South 87' 56 Eos’ 1080 60 <ee’ ’hence 302 67 fee’ along the arc of a curve to the left whose radius is 266.59 feet thence North 27s 01 East 147.50 feet thence 140 89 fee’ along the orc of o curve to the right whose radius is 234 11 feet, thence South 39 32 30 East 123 07 feet thence 118.50 feet along the arc of a curve to the right whose radius is 306.53 feet thence 112.77 feet along the orc of o curve to the left whose radius is 79.88 feet, thence 101.45 feet along the orc of a curve ’o the left whose radius is 73.25 feet thence North 02* 22' 00 East 302.35 feet thence 219 27 feet along the arc of a curve to ’he lef’ whose radius is 148.80 feet thence 341.41 feet along the orc of a curve to the right whose radius is 455.36 fee’ thence North 39* 06 30 Wes’ 105.71 feet thence 187.65 feet along the orc of a curve to the left whose radius is 219.35 feet: thence North 88* 07 30' Wes’ 491.45 fee’ fhence 56 22 fee’ along ’he orc of a curve to the right whose radius is 78.91 feet: thence 56.07 feet along the arc of a curve to the left whose radius is 76.59 feet: thence North 89* 15' 30" West 1357.27 feet to the West line of said Section 19. and the point of ending of said easement The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated May 28 1987 COMERICA BANK BATTLE CREEK Mortgagee TROTT AND TROTT A Professional Corporation Attorneys for Mortgagee 500 N Woodword Ave . Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills. Ml 48013(6-25) Board for the Moe School proper ty. The Heritage Association is in­ terested in preserving this pro perty for historical reasons and proposes that the Township enter into discussion concerning the possibility of the Township tak­ ing possession of the property with the intent of declaring it a township pork. Following discus­ sion. Trustee Rock and the Clerk were appointed to meet with representatives of the School Board and Heritage Association to discuss the subject in greater depth. Mark Schmidt appeared before the Board and read a prepared text voicing his concerns re­ garding the Village Police De­ partment and Township's Fire Department and Ambulance Ser vice. The Board was not provid­ ed with a copy of the presenta­ tion. The center line painting was approved as outlined by the Road Commission. The Board also ap­ proved adding Robertson Road, from State to Crane, to the rood count being done this summer by the Rood Commission. Fire Chief Kenyon reported on fire ond ambulance business. He requested approval to purchase a child sized mannekin in the amount of $475.00. Getty moved the purchase be approved, sup­ ported by Rock. Yeas - All. Mo­ tion carried. With no further business op peering the meeting was ad­ journed at 9:45 p.m. DONNA KENYON. Clerk (6-11) CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5 00 p.m. For Sale Garage Sale CHILD CARE: Responsible dependable Mom has openings for the summer. Close lo schools & M-37. 795-2133 G ARAGE SALE: June 12 403 Grand Rapids St, 8 to 4 Girls clothes sizes 8 to 12, nice toys, lots more. COMPUTER FOR SALE: Apple II + with 64K. 2 disk drives, monochrome monitor, variety of software, $500. 795-3968 at Gun Lake. GARAGE SALE: Baby items, electric stove, dishwasher, dog house, cages, cxcrcycle, electric fence posts, wwd stove, misc. 12600 100thSt.SE.Junc 12,13, A 14 ______________ HUGH GARAGE SALE: June 12 A 13 9am to 8pm at Caledo­ nia Gymnastic Club, 9807 Cher­ ry Valley. Household items, children's clothes.^ much more. FATHERS DAY La Z Boy Recliner sale-and storewide sale. Blanco Furniture, Shelby­ ville, 672-5115_____________ FOR SALE: 1976 8 ft. slide in camper, excellent condition, 3 way refrigerator, sleeps 6, furnace, 2-20 gal. tanks. Call after 4:00pm 948-2081 SESQUICENTENNIAL BELT BUCKLES: Gold and silver finishes, plus brass and pewter. Retail or wholesale. For information: Jordan Enterprises, Box 3, Saranac, Ml 48881 SOFA 2 piece sectional, excel­ lent condition. Ph. 891-1325 evenings__________________ USED CINDER BLOCK: 891-8272 or 795-3200 For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. Real Estate MOVING SALE: Dutton area, glassware, antiques, appliances, furniture, toys, fruit jars, pay master, stereo, and many other items Monday and Tuesday. June 15th and 16th, 8am til dark. Priced to move. 4701 68th Street, Caledonia Thank You CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank all my friends who have been so good to me during my resent illness. For all the calls, cards A flowers sent to me. 1 appreciate them all very much. Especially to my sister Beryl & Thelma Carl who cared for me while sick at home. Thank you for the many prayers for me. The Lord bless each one. Georgia Hamacher Business Services GRANDMA’S HOUSE: memories arc alive in this 2 story, 3 bedroom plus nursery or storage room, old floor to ceiling cupboard, dining room, one bath, basement, gas heat, enclosed porch, needs some TLC, Hastings, possible land contract, $31,900. RcMax Brok­ ers, Caledonia, 891-9219, Lu Ward, 795-3723____________ HOUSE FOR SALE: by owner. 5841 Whitney villc Rd., 1 mile north of Middleville, 2 story with enclosing porch, 3 bedrooms, large kitchen, dinning room, full bath, fully insulated, gas heat, */> acre lot, $44,900. Possible land contract Open house Sunday 2 to 5, or call 616-530-9886_________ PROPERTY FOR SALE: 12 acres, hardwood, 3 bedroom house, 4 unit motel, lake access. Cottage on lake, 2 bedroom with platted lots. 4 adjoining lots with water and sewer in St. Ignace near high school. 6 adjoining lots in Moran. 616-436-5379 ask for Dean. Lost & Found LOST - REWARD: Wilson left handed ball glove lost at Spring Park or Crystal Flash. Phone 765-3118 BUILDING for rent for rcccp tions, parties or group meetings. Catering available. 202 E. Main, Middleville, 795-7552_______ EXTERIOR PAINTING: interior, $25 per room, 15 yean experience. Light hauling and basement clean up. Free csti-l mates. Yard work, leaves raked ! No job too small. Christian male. 795-9826. Miscellaneous AT BLANCO Furniture, cele­ brate June weddings and gradua­ tions...plus June 5-13 all Ameri­ can Sleep sale, 12 months no interest. Only in Shelbyville. 672-5115__________________ WANTED: Carpenter work, free estimates, call 795-7290 WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Jobs Wanted PAINTING jobs wanted, exper ienccd. Ph. 795-7290 WILL CARE FOR your child ren in my home. Prefer 2 yean and older. Any shift. Cal! anytime, ask for Sharor 795-7622 KEITH BEKQY - NOKM CASKEY DON SCHWAKTZ - LAKKY LEWIS Community Notices Help Wanted UP AND COMING TRIPS. July 1-Tree-Mendus Fruit Orchard Tour of orchard and lunch. $28. Aug. 1 -Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival. Motor Coach io Grand Haven and dinner stop al VanRaaltes in Zeeland. Craft show, entertain­ ment and Tireworts' $20. Aug. 17-SUtf ot Charlevoix. Cruise, lunch and lour of Charlevoix. $44 Oct 22Gran Hill Ranch and Muskegon Color Tour. Includes lunch, $15. Nov. 1. 2, 3-Mackinac Island $240. Please call 891-8117 for added informxx>n and reg:nations. ALOHA! a free Hawaiian trip can be yours. Let Christmas Around The World show you the way. We are a party plan, hiring supervisors in your area. No investment, no seliIng, free training. 313-762-3938 _____________ TEACHER: in local coopera­ tive pre-school, a minimum of 60 college hours in the field of early childhood education required, certification preferred. Send resume to P. O. box 212, Hastings by June 25. FUEL OIL GAS I DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM industry rtC. >2M CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA, Ml 4W« (616) 891-8198 Feetunrq Amoco Pramur Dwa* GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS OF WEST MICHIGAN, INC. Wanted WANTED: Arts, crafts, baked goods, wood working and/or hobby booths for the Caledonia 4th of J uh Celebration The booth mas be sponsored by a club, church or individuals. For more information call 891-9148 MaaankM SELF-SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHO Get results with Sun <S News CLASSIFIEDS Phone 795-3345 Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE — 795-7625 124 East Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 11. 1987 LANSING DAIRY^ By Rep. Pau[ Hillegonds Support given to senior citizens prescription bill The following bills, which I supported, hate cleared the House and are awaiting Senate action: Prescription Drug Assistance for Seniors (HB 4141). Medicare does not pay for prescription drugs, so senior citizens who cannot qualify for Medicaid or obtain private health insurance coverage for prescriptions too often go without needed medications House Bill 4141 would sub­ sidize prescription drugs for persons. 62 years of age or older, whose annual income is no more than $9,000 (or $12,000 if married). Eligible seniors still would have to cover the first $5 of the prescription or 50 percent of the cost, whichever is less. It is hoped that this program would reduce state subsidized hospitalization stays resulting from seniors foregoing unaf­ fordable medications. But the first-ycar price tag of this program is estimated to be $20.3 million That’s why House Republicans tried to appropriate money to pay for the proposal The funding amendment was defeated on a partisan vote. House majority members have courted favor with senior citizen groups by co-sponsoring HB 4141. but the failure to commit dollars to the presc option subsidy could make this bill an empty. cy nical promise Court-Ordered Ignition Interlock Devices (HB 4469). Michigan law allows judges to restrick drivers' licenses of convicted drunk drivers to travel between work and home. This amendment should enable courts to require the in­ stallation of ignition interlock devices in cars whose drivers have restricted licenses. An interlock device renders a vehicle inoperable unless the driver blows into a breath analyzer--and registers an ac­ ceptable blood alcohol level Responding to Of­ ficeholder Expense Fund Abuses (HB 4509). The state’s campaign finance act allows any elected public of­ ficial to establish an of­ ficeholder’s expense fund (OEF) for “expenses inciden­ tal to the person’s office”. Due to this vague statutory language, inconsistent monitoring of the act by the Secretary of State, and ques­ tionable officeholder ethics. OEF's have been used by some elected officials to pay for items such as television sets, car and home mortgage payments, family vacations. A new bill will regulate how legislators use their officeholder expense funds. country club dues and even Rose Bowl tickets. To address recently disclos­ ed abuses. House Bill 4509 would restrict the use of OEF’s to: ordinary and necessary business expenses defined by IRS rules; charitable contributions; fun­ draiser tickets up to $250 per election; and capital expen­ ditures up to $1.500 per year The bill would specifically prohibit officeholders from tapping OEF’s for personal, family or living expenses. As one who does not have an OEF. I believe that a legislator’s campaign re­ election fund and legislative expense allowance are suffi­ cient to handle costs incidental to holding office Short of repealing the OEF statute, however. HB 4509 is a step in the right direction. Low voter turnout in Monday’s election (Left from front) Sue Morgan and Clara Stanton ore assisted by election workers (right from front) Louise Middleton and Doug Hart os they prepare to vote Monday in the Thornapple Kellogg School election. Only seven percent of the district s registered voters turned out at the polls of ficials said. Commission on Aging menu, events set Thursday, June 11 Goulash. french style green beans, baby carrots, noodles, bread, marg., brownie. 2% milk. Friday. June 12 - Veal patties w/gravy, whipped potatoes, mixed veg., bread, marg., fruit cup. 2% milk. Monday, June 15 - Grilled liver, w/onions. broccoli, baked potato, dinner roll, marg., coolies. 2% milk. Tuesday , June 16 - Chopped Here are just a few of the many good reasons why we should be beef steak w gravy, potato gems, peas & carrots, assorted roll. marg., citrus section. 2% milk. Events Wednesday, June 10 Hastings -Sing Along/ Art s/C rafts/Cards. Nashv ille-Bingo. DeltonCancer Program Thursday, June 11 Hastings Bingo/ Crafts /Cards Middleville-Bing o Nashville-Faye Freeman. Delton--Closed. Friday. June 12 - Hastings Popcorn. Nashville--Organize for Sale Woodland--Lainsing Gilbert. Delton- Open Monday , June 15 - Hastings Social Security/Crafts/ Cards. Middleville- Linda Hummel. Accordion. NashvilleUnique Washtub Band. Delton-Lansing Gilbert. Tuesday, June 16 - Hastings -Bingo/Puzzles. Nashville Puzzles Meals are available for those over 60 years of age, and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Con gregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call your bank 948-4X56 before 3 p m one day in advance for reserva lions Meals are served at Hastings 120 N Michigan Ave Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday. ami Friday Nashville Masonic Temple Monday. Tuesday. Wednes day. Thursday & Friday Delton Faith United Methodist Church Monday. Wednesday, and Thursday. Middleville VFW Post. Monday. Wednesday. A Thursday Woodland Eagles Club Monday. Wednesday. A Friday. Home Delivered Meals are available at Extn) Cost. Special Notices Mr. Perkins of the American Cancer Society will present a program at all Centers this mohth. Check calendar’s for times and places. Faye Freeman will sing at the Nashville Center on Thursday, June II. luins ing Gilbert will be at Wixidland June 12 and Dchon June 15. Linda Hummel will > be at Middleville on June 15 and the Unique Washtub Band will be al Nashville on June 15. Come and enjoy the programs! #1. 24-Hour Banking. 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Bevins received her award during a banquet at the pro­ gram’s Stale Summer Games held June 4-7 at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant. She was one of 33 Special Olympics volunteers nominated for the award. Bevins’ involvement m Area 11 Special Olympics (Kent and Barry Counties) began 15 years ago when she answered a newspaper ad seeking volunteers She says she was “hooked" after that first meeting She coaches Special Olympians in gym­ nastics. softball and bowling, helps with fund raising and record keeping, and chaperones athletes to state competitions She also directs the local program's softball league “She fosters independence and achievements in the athletes with an energetic, loving and enthusiastic ‘can do’ attitude,” said Ardith VanSlednght. director of Area 11 Special Olympics "I’ve been so fortunate to sec children grow into adults through the years in Special Olympics, growing in skills and strength, eager for new challenges. Our athletes need no sy mpathy. They can and do achieve when the opportunity presents itself. Special Olym­ pics gives them that chance.” Bevins said. “I need these special people far more than they need me.” Special Olympics is a yearround program of sports tram ing and competition for men­ tally impaired children and adults More than I 3 million Special Olympians partKipate world wide with 27.000 registered m Michigan. For more information, contact the program's stale office at 517-774 3911. Locally, call 616 942 5614. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-06-18.pdf 512359e1bc1ac3f72289144c2c8ec593 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUollC UBRAR ^stings PubH- C*6 fe. lit S. CHWO* STREET HnttofA Michis*" 4905 Thebun and News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia June 18.1987 Middleville. Michigan 49333 117th Year'Twenty Cents Sisters not Prong’s only victims by Kathlet-n J. Oresik Two elderly sisters. Mary L. Moynahan. 78. of Hastings and Dorothy B Perkins. 70. of Haslett who were murdered near Hastings Feb. 27. are not the only victims of the crime committed by Keith Steven Prong Also victims arc Robert and Andrea Main, owners of the construction site on Garbo* Road just north of Middleville where the sisters' bodies were discovered March 10. The Mains have been left homeless resulting from the incident, they say. and will most likely have to incur a $5,000 loss Prong. 34. of Hastings, confessing May 18 to the dou blc homicide, said he beat the sisters over the head with a lead pipe and tied plastic bags over their heads before bury­ ing them at the construction sight He faces sentencing in Barry County Circuit Court June 24 “We re caught between a rock and a hard place We are locked into a loan agreement and the bank won't release the money for the loan.'' Andrea Main said Andrea's sister Judith Barber asked. “ How is it that innocent people continue to be punished for another's crime. “They are forced to live with relatives while bureaucratic red tape ties up their land and dreams of a home." she contended The Mains said they had originally expected to be able to move into their new home at the end of April or first part of May But they said they are still without a home due to liens filed against their property by the subcontractors who were not paid by Prong, who they had hired as general contrac­ tor to erect a modular home for the them The Mains and their two young children, four horses and two dogs are living with Barber on her farm while ap­ pealing the bank's decision not to release construction money until the Mains can furnish a clear title to the property “We cannot get title in­ surance until the subcontrac­ tors are paid or an institution is willing to hold an escrow fund. " the Mains said. Because of the mechanic liens issued against the pro perty by the excavating and cement contractors. Edward Marsilje. owner of The Title Office in Hastings, said his firm is reluctant to insure the Main’s title and therefore Great Lakes Federal Bancorp is reluctant to release con struction money. The Mains said that Prong, who is facing sentencing June 24 in Barry County Circuit Court, used all but $90 of the $5,000 he received from them for his own purposes rather than paying the subcontractors for work done at the site. The $90 was used to obtain New Caledonia school begins Groundbreaking for the $11.5 million building con­ struction at all four of the Caledonia Community Schools is underway. School Superintendent Robert Myers said the school has awarded a $345,000 con­ tract to Veiling Contractors. Inc for site work at the ex­ isting high school parking lot, where a $9.5 million project includes a 25-classroom addi tion. auditorium and gym­ nasium for high school students Myers said the existing high school will then become a middle school for grades six through eight. Bids for that project will be Construction for a reading instruction addition and cafeteria storage space has begun at Caledonia Elementary School. Workers with heavy machinery are busy moving earth west of the high school parking lot to pave the way for a new student parking lot, baseball diamond and soccer fields. let Aug. 15 and construction is expected to begin in late August or early September, he said. Completion of the project is expected to take two years, he said. In the meantime a new stu­ dent parking lot is being built west of the existing lot along with a baseball diamond and three regulation sized soccer fields, he said. The baseball diamond is ex­ pected to be ready next spring and the soccer fields by next summer. Myers said. Work at the three elementaries has also begun. Myers said construction for a reading instruction addition and storage space for cafeteria tables at Caledonia Elemen­ tary School is underway. The addition is expected to be completed this fall, he said. Six rooms are being added to Dutton Elementary . Myers said the floors are poured and the walls are almost up. “Two rooms will be ready by Aug. 31 as well as a tworoom addition at Kettle Lake Elemenatary.*' he said. The $240,000 contract for work at Caledonia Elementary has been awarded to Rapid Construction; the $800,000 Dutton Elementary project has been awarded to Harglo Construction; and the $500,000 project at Kettle Lake has been awarded ic R&G Construction. Myers said. The new construction will accomodate increased enroll­ ment. help insure safety and make better use of available space. Myers said. "There is one portable at Dutton and elementary children now walk to the junior high And we won't have to bus children to other schools (with the new construction) “There will be less time spent walking and more time spent learning.“ he said. a building permit. they said The Mains said their at­ torney David H. Tripp of Hastings suggested they set up an escrow fund with sufficient money to cover the subcon­ tractors' fees in hopes of gam mg clear title, thus enabling the bank to release the con­ struction money. But they are having difficutlty getting the bank or the title office to hold the escrow fund, they said. The Mains said a Michigan Construction Lien Fund has been established to protect homeowners from having to repay subcontractor s fees in similar situations Marselije said his firm is unwilling to hold the escrow fund on the advice of legal counsel because "we arc not in the position to hold the escrow. “The state fund was enacted two years ago and 'there haven't been many occa­ sions to determine if it is viable Currently there is no case law stating under what circumstances the funds must perform." he said He went on to say that it could take two years before the case could be settled w ith the state fund He said that holding the escrow would be a risk for his company in that the Mains may not get recovery from the fund “’Our insurance is similar to that of boiler insurance It is sold with the removal of all risks. Marselije said “If we see a potential problem we don't insure until the problem has been corrected We’re not geared for a situation that has already happened Situations similar to the Mains only happen once every eight to ten years, he noted He said he suggests that the Mains enter into a contract with the subcontractors to disolve the lien and then pur Continued on page 3 High phosphate levels found in Duncan Lake by Kathleen J. Oresik A $7,000 study being con­ ducted by Progressive Engineering of Grand Rapids has revealed a high concentra­ tion of phosphates m Duncan Lake After meeting with the firm’s engineers and some lake residents this month. Thornapple Township Super­ visor Don Boysen said the study concluded that the lake is in "real good shape other than the phosphate content" stemming from agricultural run off, faulty septic systems and even lawn fertilizers. Still, sewers may be necessary on the east section of the lake along Noffke Drive that could cost homeowners up to $6,000. firm consultants said. Last August lake residents petitioned the Thornapple Township Board for financial help in getting the study underway. Pollution forced it to be closed for two weeks last summer The board agreed in December to meet with the lake residents and to come up w ith a plan for joint funding of the in depth year-round study “since Duncan Lake proper lies account for close to 10 percent of the township’s residential assessed value. " “If it becomes too polluted, property v aloes are sure to be affected." Boysen said Prior to the study, Fred Boncher, a member of the Duncan Lake Association, said five to six acres of lake water were dark brown from a heavy concentration of top soil and agricultural run off. "High levels of pollution were found at the Hannah drain site (north of l()8th Street near Kent County) where sediment becomes trap­ ped." Boncher said Another source of pollu tion. he said, are the older septic systems on the east side of the lake, where the lots are only 110 feet deep He said these findings were discovered by the Barry Eaton Health Department and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, who per formed tests for chloroform bacteria and fecal strep levels last summer. Now six months into the study, Boysen said, the engineering firm has not determined exactly where all of the contamination is com­ ing from. The engineering firm is testing water samples, identi­ fying and prioritizing on site pollution and determining the feasibility of watershed alter­ natives to reduce the sediment load entering the lake, Boysen said. The possible need for an inter county drain or sewer system has not been ruled out because some of the pollution stems from agncuhrual run off from Kent County, he added That could involve county drain commissions, the health department and other state and local agencies, he said. Boysen said the board has been asked to meet with the engineering consultants and members of the Duncan Lake Association at an August meeting to discuss further fin dings and costs. �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 18. 1967 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE with NORMA VELDERMAN Hi everyone! Melting away in the heat ’ Our thenrwwneter read 97 degrees when it was out of the sun. When the sun hit it. it registered 102. I'm sitting by the fan as I m writing, so I'm fairly comfortable. Neva Aickcn said daughter Patty came over Saturday and they worked in the yard all day Then Red surprised them by taking them out to eat. Charlie and Donna Cox went to Battle Creek this week Charlie had an eye ex­ am Seems everything is okay They had dinner in Grand Rapids. Sunday Betty White said all the hoys, sons and in-laws came over this weekend and put roof on their parents' house. She said it really went fast, and did she and Bob ever ap­ preciate it. Lynn Tolan came home Tuesday and passed the kidney stone shortly after he go home. So all's well now. Friday they attended Mike Jonker and Sandy Wicringa's wedding in Grand Rapids at Last Congregational Church. Saturday they attended Jodie Posthumus's graduation open house Saturday evening the Rocks came over. Sunday they attended a retirement party in Cedar Springs at the United Methodist Church for Art and Syd Jackson, a former Middleville minister. lyla Norton had just arrived home from a wonderful weekend at her grandson’s church mortgage burning par ty. She was very tired but had a super, wonderful weekend. It was the first for many of the people there, as well as for lyla. Grnadson Rev. Michael Northrop, leaves this coming weekend. I believe, for Israel where he will be studying Hebrew at a university there. Neva and Bill Kenyon spent this weekend camping at Baldwin. Their daughter and hubby had a working Bee and family and friends came up to help them put up an A-Frame cabin. Neva said it was such a warm family and friend time They got it almost all closed in Ben Keny on said her grand­ daughter came over Sunday and Bert and Ralph took her out to dinner. Ralph has been going over to visit with brother Art about every other day. Donna Kenyon said they had been out of town for a family funeral m Flint Dick Hamilton said they at- tended the National Air Show in Kalamazoo. Sunday. Saw the F-14 Tom Cat. a top gun plane. They also saw Bob Bender in uniform Mrs. Featherly said they at­ tended a granddaughter's wedding in Battle Creek. Saturday Don and Dorothcy Dean went to visit daughter Robin and family Brought grandson Loren home with them to spend the week. Alice Bender said daughter Bev and hubby Steve and two children Stephen and Christy arrived here from California The two children are staying for a week. Bev and Steve visited Joan Bev and Steve will go to a convention in Toronto Saturday evening Russ and Alice visited a funeral home in Byron Center to pay their respects to the family of a 10-year -old cousin. Ken and Rose Morgan went camping this weekend at Cadilac. They caught a real nice mess of fish Jack and Alberta Hooper went to New London. Ohio to attend Alberta’s high school class reunion Saturday and Sunday Bobby and Dick Smith had a real nice time at the Asparagus Festival. The towns of Hart and Shelby cosponsored the festival. There were 100 floats in the parade They ’■•‘•port having a real nice time Saturday night Dorothy Brog and Mildred Wiley at­ tended their 60th Hastings class reunion at Hastings High School There were 22 of their classmates there Lots of fun and they enjoyed seeing folks they don't usually get a chance to visit with. Dorothy and Chuck Corson and Phyllis and Rob Tooker went to the National Air Show in Kalamazoo Sunday . Chuck and Dorothy had been on a three-week tnp through Nor­ way. Sweden. Denmark. Holland and Germany Had a wonderful time Leo and Beth Verimde at­ tended grandson's MSU graduation. Saturday. It doen't seem possible Jim Jr. could be graduating. Time sure flies Sue Verlinde said it didn't seem possible either. Next they’ll have two sons in college. Kathy Oliver said they’ve been attending quite a few graduation open houses The Lions Club end of the year dinner was held at John and Pat Camling's home at Cobb Lake. Joe and Carol .Sanford attended Lot of good f<xxl and they had a g<xxj time. Doug Hart had out-patient surgery Thursday and has been taking it easy since. Don't forget the blood bank drive at the VFW hall Thurs­ day June 18. New hours are I - 4 and 4 - 7 p.m Have a good week, everyone! Thornapple Kellogg High School honor roll students announced The honor roll is dividied into three point average categories: 4.0 - all A's; 3.5 3.99 - honor students; and 3.00 to 3.49 honorable mention 12 tirade All A's Alisa Phillips. Jeanine Slander. Denise VanDuine. Yvonne Wielink. Trena Yonkers. Honor Roll - Kimberly Bat­ son. Scott Frost. Kurtis Henry . Meagon Knox. Ingrid Konow. Petri Lohikoinen. Tammy Lynch. April McNutt. Kendra Noffke. Debra Ploeg. Rachel Smelker. Scott Smith. Julie VanHouten. Kenneth Williamson Honorable Mention - Ran­ dy Allen Jennifer Barton. Kimberly Belson. Heidi Berg. Pamela Bode. Robin Cook. Renee Cramer. Laura Eaglen. Douglas Fox. Charles Geiger. Jennifer Geukes. Shannon Herweyer. Robert Hewlett. Diana London. Mollie Loose. Steven Luttrell. Inge Mortensen. Cynthia Orr. Melissa Perry, Melissa Rounds. Marcia Rybiski. Pauline Sclafani. Bradley VanderArk. Melissa Verstrate. Lisa Wolverton. 11 tirade All A’s - Jennifer Frey. Misty Knox, Timothy Mesecar. Samantha Porter. Ross Sprague. Jeanne Streeter. Linda Wetherbee. Honor Roll - Carl Boshears. Kaileigh Campbell, Katherine Cooley. Michelle Errair. Karen Fox. Amy Gasset. Sheely Gray. Heather Hannapel. Angela Hilly, Julie Kamphuis. Jeffrey Kuehnm. Ronald Pelli. Heather Perry . Kelly Sweeney. Brian Verlinde. Knstena Wohlford. Brandon Wustman Honorable Mention Robert Baldry. Steven Becker. Vonda Bender. Ken Carpenter. Juhe DeMorrow, Stacey Faunce. Carl Fra nd sen. Wesley Geren. Rebecca Gross. Pamela Holtz. Jamie Hunt. Tammy Jeffrey . Penny Madden. Eric McWhmney. David Newhouse. Todd Overbeek. Ember Perry. Teresa Recker. James Schleh. Victoria Shriver. Bruce Swan son. Scott Thomas. Rolin Timmerman. March Winchel. Laura Windish. 10 tirade All A’s - Jeffrey Carter. Jason Reichard. Derek Surdam, Burke Thompson Honor Roll - Stephanie Bar nhill. Katherine Bartlett. Michael Brotherton. Peter Donker. Pamela Eaglen. Mar­ tha Funk. William Glover. Dawn Harder. Heather Harvey. Mark Law. Brad Luttrell. Adelle McLain. Douglas Mesecar. Scott Parker. Michael Smith. Todd Sprague. Stacey Steeby. Keith VanderWoude. Lisa Wyatt. Honorable Mention Heather Bednarz. Curtis Bode. Alison Borsum. Mindra Bray. Donald Britten, Jill Dussia. Jodie Fitch. David French, Jennifer Groves. Nickole Hamson. Annette LaBme. Amy Lipscomb. Mat­ thew Lytle. Dean McNut. Sharia Raab. Sarah Sabin. Cassandra Schantz. Eric Seubring. Regina Sherd. Sheila Sherd. Brent VanPolen. Christopher VanStee 9th Grade All A’s-Corey Dean. Mag gie James. Ton Novakowski. Sara Selleck. Thomas Thatcher Honor Roll - Jennifer Carter. Gina Cline. Catherine Corrigan. Delbert Craven. Michele Duyser. Catherine Grube. Michelle Helman. Marcie Henry . Lucas Jeffrey. John Jousma. Robin Kidder. Rochelle Kuehn. Amy Rector. Enn Roon. Glenn Woodard. Honorable Mention Amanda Baerman, Bonnie Bekkenng. Shelby Bodell. Shen Bray. Katherine Brock. Anne Browne. Amanda Chlebana. Patricia Cisler, Baden Coleman. Kimberly Curtis. Jennifer Eichnebcrg. Brandon Fox. Valerie Jackiewicz. Jennifer Karel. Diane Kurr. Robert Lawrence. Amy Lewis. Ray­ mond Mello, Heide Miller. Michael Millhouse. Amy Mugridge. Kelly Neuman. Tammy Newton. Tony Palmer. Jason Pratt. Michael Rauschcnberger, Andrew Roy. Tammy Ruffner. Rebekah Shear. Ginger Slovinski. Ryan Smith. Amy VanAartsen. Nancy Vandal, Peter VandenBroeck, Staci VerStrate Caledonia Elementary honors students Friends and family were welcomed to the Caledonia Elementary Honors Assembly June 10 by Principal Tonya Porter. The fifth and sixth grade choir directed by Mr Kenn Stanek, performed musical selections. Young Authors acknowledged by Pat Packer; Carolyn Douma and Shelli Abel were: First Grade: Joshua Postma. Laurie Rodgers, Steve Benham. Mark Karbowski. Melissa LaLone. A.J. Rogers. Tina Trudell. Second Grade: Josh Finkbeiner. Jamie Young. Dan Price. Joel Weston. Nellie Weston. Nellie DeWitt. Justin Terrell. Patrick Doane. Lori Baker, Mark Lyons, Vicky Lombardo, Nick Freeman, Holly Pelletier. Tim Rodgers. Jim Faist. Shirley Soest. Belinda Ward. Jessica VanTil. Saun Gomez, Sam Nee­ ly. Melissa Carmer. Third Grade: Steve Schmidt. Erin Freeman. Case Weston. Tabitha Korf. Jenny The^SuflondNetus Perfect Attendance awards were presented by Tonya Porter and Diane DeYoung to: Marlene Kooistra, Brett Zylstra, Jennifer Finkbeiner, Sondra Gerke. Keith Heintz, John Shomler, Jason Williams, Kelli DeVries, Ricky Peck. Shane Teelander, Nick Boncher. Jennifer Curry, Lucas Holwerda, Amanda Finkbeiner, Katie Benham. Shirley Soest, Kristi Bustraan, Jamie Young. Angela Stolt, Eric Segaar, Kelly Holwerda. Chris Tim­ mer. Tracee Zylstra, Kari Bustraan. Michele Colbron, Jennifer Miller, Kim Abbott, Marty Burgess, Todd Hoek, Shanda Nagel, Scott Striplin, Scon Eggeman, Vito Lombar­ do. Brent Boncher, Benji Lillie, Denise Mercade, Tim Segaar. Chris Smith, Ed Smith, Deanna Foot, Melissa Scholten, Chad VanHaitsma. Troy Barlow. Ryan Haik, Ellen Klingensmith and Angie Smith. Presidential Physical Fitness awards were presented by Jon Meerman to: John Myers. Deb Nickels, Katie Trutsch, Joey VanEnk, Ryan Write us a letter! feMtoMta* *• uae« S4 ?«so P.O. Box 1301 Phone 795-3345 MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN 49333 The Sun and News was founded in 1870 and is published on Thursdays Second class postage is paid at Middleville Michigan 49333 Member of Michigan Press Association SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year Outside Barry. Kent Of Allegan Counties Wierenga. Lisa Constant. Brett Long. Kristina Wallace, Becky Shoemaker. Laura Schmidtke. Keri Reiffer, Todd Striplin. Eric Segaar, Jenny Northouse and Chrystal Crisher. Fourth Grade: Heather Dodge. Jason VanTil, Brian DeBoer, Christina Karbowski, Sara Robertson. Richar Milock, Renee Striplin, Angela Wilkinson, Clarence Fuller. Michele Colbom. Debra Foote. Nathan McIntyre. Steve Holiday. Janice Welton. Patti Christopher and Krystal Bos. Fifth Grade: Jon VanRyn, Susan Grevers. 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We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Haik, Joey Rodgers, Chad Boss and Ryan Stephen. S.E.A.R.C.H. awards were presented by Karen Hillebrand to: Jeremy Whitwam, Richard Milock, Kristen Neely, Jon VanRyn. Eric Constant, Craig Schmidt, Steve Schmidt, Adam Gall, Jon Ramsey. Lisa Constant, Mike Wallace, Jon Dambly and Karl Hofmann. Michigan assessment awards were presented by Diane Bedi, Gayle Ott and Miss Judy Trudeau to: Dorothy Benham, Joy Geerligs, Heather VanEnk. Eric Constant. Sarah Gless, Janice Welton, Holly DeBrie. Denka Jousma, Debra Foote, Sara Robertson and Richard Milock. Spelling Bee winners an­ nounced by Harley Mulder were: Craig Schmidt and Kristen Neely. Michigan Mathematics League awards were presented by Tonya Porter and Robert Bowman to: Krista Price, Craig Schmidt, Michael Wallace. Joe Kopenkoskey and Jenny Richard. Student Council members announced by Eivor Swan were: Katie Trutsch, presi­ dent; Brent Boncher, vice president; Jodi Vander Velde, secretary; Melissa Scholten, secretary, and Phil Sumac, treasurer Other members in­ clude Craig Schmidt, Kelly Stanar, Jennifer Tuinstra, Jen­ nifer Richard, Kan Doom, Mike Hoevenaar, Ellen Kl­ ingensmith, Jenny Neil, Karl Hofmann, Jenny Hillard, Emily Cheney. Dustin Ruth, Chris Smith, Tnsta Franm, Brian Foldersma. Craig Kowalczyk, Jon VanRyn, Angie Boonstra, Brad Har­ mon, Ann Leatherman, Todd Long, Holly Dcbrie, Sara Robertson, Brian Carter, Dorothy Benham, Julie Tuinstra, Eric Constant, Marc VanderVelde, Keri Reiffer, Leo Wiseman. Ryan Stephen, Sheri Vredevoogd, Richard MiliK'k and Lisa Constant. Presidential Academic Fitness awards were presented by Tonya Porter, Shelli Abel. Harley Mulder and Howard Zoet to: Mark McCaul, Kristen Neely, Kurt Orcasitas, Krista Price, Jon Ramsey, Andy VanMeter, Molly Doane, Deanna Foote. Joe Kopenkoskey, Jenny Tuinstra. Jeremy Whit warn, Michelle Anderson, Jon Olivier. Bill Hollstein, Jenny Richard, Craig Schmidt, Michael Wallace, Kelly Stanar, Dean gerke, Jodi VanOost and Melissa Scholten Sweet school to hold potluck The Sweet School reunion potluck will be held July 19, at 1 p.m. at Fallasburg (Sec­ tion 2C, upper ball diamond). Please pass the word to former teachers, students and families of the Sweet School community.' Any questions call Alto. 868-7191 BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 A Iso Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1Va Mile E of Whitneyville �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 18. 1987 / Page 3 Local doctor raises funds in Red Cross Swim Across by Kathleen J. Oresik A Middleville doctor received a bonus back for his fund-raising efforts in the an­ nual Red Cross Swim Across Dr James L Weatherhead raised $480. the most money for his team, in the April 25 fund-raiser held at the Thor nappie Kellogg High School pool Weatherhead received a $75 check for his efforts from the Calinda Munson, the ex­ ecutive director of the American Red Cross-Barry County Chapter. The funds raised by Weatherhead will benefit Pennock Hospital. Munson said Weatherhead, competing for his second year, said he plans to continue to take part in the annual event. Pat Stadcl. R N with the Red Cross also received a $75 check from Munson for rais­ ing over $160 in the individual competition. Munson said she is grateful to Thornapple Kellogg Schools. “Without them there would be no swim-a-<hon. " Besides sponsoring the swim across, certified Red Cross instructors also teach water safety. CPR and first aid classes to camps, schools, recreational organization. YMCAs and other organiza­ tions offering the Red Cross courses. Munson said The chapter, located at 116 East State Street. Hastings above the J.C Penney store, recently expanded its hours. They will now be open Mon­ day through Thursday from 8:30 a m to 1:30 p.m . Mun­ son said The chapter has recently developed a speaker's bureau where trained volunteers speak to community service organizations, sheriff deputies, doctors, lawyers, etc. on AIDS education, she said. The Red Cross disaster team also plans to stage a mock disaster exercise this fall for the volunteers to gain experience and be prepared for an actual disaster. Munson said. In addition, the chapter sponsors blood drives and free blood pressure clinics throughout the county, she said. Munson said the chapter hopes to move its offices to the ground floor to become more accessible to the elderly and handicapped and as a means to expand the blood pressure clinics and schedule “First Aid for Little People" classes geared for children in kindergarten through third grade Munson said the chapter is recruitng volunteers who are willilng to commit three after­ noon hours one or two days a week Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer is urged to call Munson at 945-3122. Lollipop returns to Middleville church Bible School will be held June 22 - 26 from 9 - 11:30 a m at the Middleville Chris­ tian Reformed Church on 708 W Main St All children four years old through sixth grade are invited to join the activites. The program begins with a welcome of old and new songs in Halleluland with the Princes and Lollipop, the pup­ pet Morning activities in­ clude a Bible Lesson, outdoor playtime, snack and crafts. On Friday parents are in­ vited to join for a final visit to Halleluland. Coffee is at 10:15 a m. and the program begins at 10:45 a m Robert S. Flynn named to Dean’s List Berklee College of Music announces that Robert S. Flynn, son of Betsy laipham of Middleville, has earned placement on the Dean's List tor the spring semester of the 1987 school year To be eligible for this Red Cross blood drive to be held June 22nd A blood drive will be held at the Methodist Church in Hastings June 22, from 11 a m. to 4:45 p.m. Anyone between the age of 17 and 69 and who weighs more than 110 pounds should consider being a Red Cross volunteer blood donor before the July 4 weekend. This holiday is one of the busiest periods of the year for Red Cross. A little blood can help save lives. honor, a student must main­ provisation. recording studio tain an academic average of techniques, popular vocal ar­ 3.4 out of a possible 4.0 while ranging. songwriting and the carrying a full program of writing of background music studies. for films and other media The Berklee curriculum productions. focuses upon practical career Upon graduation from preparation for today's vital Berklee. Flynn, who is major­ music industry. Flynn’s pro­ ing in professional music, will gram includes the opportunity qualify as a multi-skilled pro­ to select from unique course fessional able to respond to a offerings that emphasize im­ variety of musical challenges. Victims of Prong, Continued — sue other legal recourse (such as with the Michigan Con­ struction Lien Fund). Or. he said, they should ar­ range for a disinterested third party to hold the escrow. “I'm sorry for the couple." he said, "but they are the ones who entered into a contract with the general contractor. It’s a Catch 22 situation," he STOREWIDE SALE BLANCO FURNITURE shdbyvilte. Mi. said. The Mains said their at­ torney is trying to get title in­ surance with another carrier. They said Julian Katz, vicepresident of Great Lakes Federal Bancorp, signed an escrow agreement that would become effective only if another title company agrees to hold the escrow fund. Katz said the principle pro­ blem is gening the title cleared of any liens. He said he was also advised by legal counsel not to act as an escrow agent. He said the bank could not proceed with the loan unless the title is insured "Once the title is clear then we can enter into a new ar­ rangement with another con­ tractor We are just trying to protect ourselves against any claims that might jeopardize our investment. " he said. "I'm saddened by the death of the sisters and further sad­ dened that the Mams cannot proceed with budding their home." he said. Andrea Mam said their only recourse may be to accept the loss of over $5,000 Andrea said their only op­ tions are to pay off the sub contractors and attorney fees or wait two years for a ruling by the State Construction Lien Fund “If we are not successful wnn an escrow fund then we will pay the subcontractors. We have loo much inserted in the property to just say forget it. We wdl just have to accept a $5,000 loss." she said. Calinda Munson (left), executive director of the Bary County red Cross chapter presents Dr. James L. Weatherhead (center) and Pat Stadel. R.N. each with a $75 check for swimming the most laps and raising the most money in the April 25 Red Cross Swim Across at the Thornapple Kellogg pool. Cub Day Camp set for this week The West Michigan Shores Council. Boy Scouts of America, will hold a Cub Scout Day Camp for Cub Scouts and Tiger Cubs in Barry county on Thursday. June 18 - Saturday. June 20. at Y.M.C.A. Camp. Hastings An individual registration fee of $13 covers the entire program which includes ar­ chery. BB gun shooting, sports, games, crafts, nature studies, pioneering, snacks and the official Day Camp Patch and T-shirt. Qualified first aiders and trainers will be on hand daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to assist in the activities and provide demonstrations. On Saturday, families of participating Cubs are invited to bring a picnic lunch and join in the final day's program. Camp Director Ann Baughman said interested Cubs can still sign up by con­ tacting her at (616) 795-7373 for registration information She also said the six to 10-year-old boys who are not in scouting and their parents are encouraged to stop by the camp to learn more about cub scouting Class of 1925 to meet June 27 The Middleville I925 would like anyone interested to them at the Wagon Class of to invite meet with Wheel in Caledonia at 12 noon June 27 Dinner is at I p.m. Call 79 5 9 890 for more information SOMETIMES IT TAKES MONEY TO MAKE MONEY, BUT IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE YOURS USE OURS TO MAKE YOUR BUSINESS GROW. We know that investing in small businesses is like investing in this growing community Your success is important to us and it When you need cash to help your business grow, modernize the office, purchase new equip­ ment, expand or diversify, ask us We U do our best to see that you get tt at reasonable rates and flexible terms Stop in, lets talk! 267 E. Main street FDIC - CALEDONIA - Tele: 891-8113 STATE BANK Of CALEDONIA 3205 68th St. S.E Offices in Caledonia & Dutton Tele: 698-6337 DUTTON �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / June 18. 1987 Warners celebrate 45 years Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL Beautiful (hot) weather for the weekend, but a great rain Thursday. Mother nature can sure green things in a hurry Did you attend the Strawberry Breakfast'1 There was a good attendance for the Bake Goods Sale and crafts sale also Mary Beth Witte and boys came Sunday and took June Tungatc home with them to Grand Haven until Tuesday. Then they all came back here, stayed over night, and all at­ tended the Breakfast on Wednesday Steve Reid from Love In­ corporated. Hastings, gave our service at Parmelee. Sun­ day Everyone enjoyed his talk Clarke and I attended a 9:30 a m brunch at Delton. Sun­ day with the Springers Max­ ine and Don will soon be leav­ ing for their home in Florida The Busy Bee was held Thursday with Josephine Noffkc as hostess. The next one will be with Hazel McCauL We had a good attendance, much visiting and a great luncheon Ward and Faye Freeman and Clarke and I attended the Freeport Alumni at Cunn­ ingham Acres Saturday even­ ing Faye helped with the entertainment. There was a good attendance, as usual, and a great feast Harry and Bernadine Reascr and Mary Williams have returned from their top to Fred Williams in Dayton. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.’Caledonia, MI Sunday Morning Worship........................................ 8 -30 a m. Sunday School.......................................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship...................................... 11:00 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor Rev. Gil Boersma 795-3798 765-5376 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH basically play Top 40 s coun­ try/country rock, but also feature some oldies and gospel music. Tracy Lynne will be perfor­ ming one show and tickets will be available at the grandstand. Ohio for two days then on to Charleston. W. Va. to Bob s to attend the graduation of Heide Williams. The trip was beautiful and the weather was great for them Shirley and Bob Reaser from Hastings had a cook-out with Bernadine and Harry Sunday night FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 9:45a.m. 11:00a.m 6:00p.m. 6:45p.m. MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning Worship 11 00 a m Sunday School 9 45 a m Sunday Evening Worship 6 00pm All Sunday Services in TK High Schopl Auditorium Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Rev. Donald Heydens Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ............. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass................................. 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody... and lesus Christ is Lord" 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 6 00 p m 700 p m 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Mam Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School 1 vening Worship Service The Lake Odessa Fair is pleased to announce Tracy Lynne and the Mountain Ex­ press on Thursday. July 2, at 8 p.m. Tracy Lynne and the Moun­ tain Express consists of five musicians-vocalists who Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 9.45 a.m. 11 00 a m 9 30 a m. Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Rev. William Dobson, Pastor Approximately 50 guests enjoyed the picnic dinner and anniversary cake around the back yard swimming pool. Many cards and gifts were presented to the Warners. Bill and Orretta were mar­ ried on June 10. 1942. by the late Reverend Ira E. Carley in the chapel at the United Methodist Church in Middleville Tracy Lynne, Mountain Express are featured at Lake Odessa Fair, July 2 Rev. Cary Wiley Rev. Robert Gerke Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Evening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study Bill and Orretta Warner of Middleville were honored at at surprise 45th wedding an­ niversary party on June 13. Thomas and Janet Warner hosted the party at their home in Hastings They were assisted m the preparations by the couple s children. Larry and Barbara Greenfield. Lin­ ford and Delons Smith. Gary and Mary Warner and Carol Robinson 1000 a m 1115 am b 00 p m Morning Worship........................10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue l>t Service 830 aum. • 2nd Service 11*00 aon. Church School 9H5 aan. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.rrt PHONE 891-8119 Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education Catherine T. Braendle CALEDONIA - Mrs. Catherine T. Braendle, 89, of Leighton Twp. died Sunday. June 7,1987 at Villa Elizabeth, Grand Rapids. Mrs Braendle retired from the Molesta Floral Co., where she served many years as bookkeeper. She is survived by two sons, Thomas E. and Irene B^endle of Wayland, Donald J. and Suzanne Braendle of Wyom­ ing; two daughters, Mrs. James (Mary) Nachtegall of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Robert (Ann) Rowlader of Wyoming; 25 grandchidlren; 14 great grand­ children; i sister, Bernice Paas of Rockford; a sister-in-law, Mrs. John (Theresa) Burns of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her husband Perle (Jack) Braendle. Funeral Mass was offered Wed.. June 10 at Holy Family Church. Caledonia. Rev. Donald Heydens officiated with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Villa Elizabeth. Funeral arrangements were made by Roetman Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. John Jerkatis, Sr. HASTINGS - Mr. John Joseph Jerkatis, Sr., 80, erf Hastings died Sunday, June 14, 1987. Mr. Jerkatis was bom Dec. 26,1906 at Chicago, the son of Anton and Anna (Vigants) Jerukaitis. He married Jean McCrea on Jan. 20, 1927. He was employed as a railroad yard foreman for Burlington Refrigerator Express for 47 years. He was a member of Brighton Park Masonic Lodge *854 in 111. and a visiting member of the Middleville Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Jean; three sons, Eugene Jerkatis of Orland Park, IL., Jim Jerkatis of Jenison and John Jerkatis, Jr. of Middleville; two daught­ ers, Mrs. Bryan (Jacqueline) Snell of Skamania. WA„ Mrs. Jack (Joy) McElroy of Lexing­ ton, KY.; ten grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Masonic services were held 8p.m. Monday. June 15 at Beeler Funeral Home, Middle­ ville under the auspices of Lodge *231 F & AM d Middleville. Funeral services were 1p.m. Wed., June 1? at Schmaedeke Funeral Home of Worth. IL. Burial will be at St. Casimir Cemetery in Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Disease Assoc. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. William J. Heyboer CALEDONIA - Mr. William J. Heyboer, aged 79 of Caledonia, went to be with his Lord Thursday, June II, 1987. His family includes his children, Eleanor and William Vrosh, Kenneth Heyboer, Marilyn and John Post all of Caledonia, Carol and Eugene Kosters of Byron Center; fif­ teen grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Adrianna (Nan) Gritter of Kentwood; a brother, Henry and Jean Heyboer of Cutlerville; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Gezina Heyboer of Kentwood; several neiccs and nephews. The funeral service was held at the Home Acres Reformed Church. Rev. Gor­ don Waddilove, officiating Interment Pine Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Right to Life. Ar­ rangements by the Stroo Funeral Home, Cutlerville Chapel, 1095 68th St S. E. If you see ... MIKE FREY — ON JUNE 18 — Wish him a ... Happy 40th ! /f you would like your church's Directory information listed call 795-3345 for more information. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor OBITUARIES LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship I Interpreted (or hearing impaired)........... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School............................................. 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................. 7:00 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade). ....... Wed . 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship... .Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan. D.D.S. I: i FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome i OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... 795-9277 — MIDDLEVILLE Insurance and Medicaid Accepted I �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I June 18, 1987 / Page 5 The past lives again at Historic Bowens Mills, Saturday Historic Bowens Mills, a Civil War era. water powered grist and cider mill will hold its first “Old Fashion Day” of the season on June 20 Arts and crafts, flea market, a quilt show, old time demonstrations in water power, blacksmithing, wood working, spinning and weav­ ing will be some of the mtnging things that will be taking place through out the day The special events of the day will be the dedication of the mills “Cooper Shop", tours of the Old Bowen House, folk music and horse drawn surry rides. The fun is planned to start at 10 a. m. and last until 4 p m A gospel con­ cert is scheduled to start at 7 p.m Plenty of booths will be set up along the Old Mill Stream where customcd craftmen will be demonstrating and gelling their wares while visitors watch The market square will prove to be an interesting place to shop where “almost anything'* goes. There will be something for everyone Some of the things available will be wooden primitives, decortive paintings, baskets, quilts and quilted items, jewclcry. needlepoint and paintings teamed up with anti­ ques. collectables and bric-abrak It will be one of the largest craft and market shows the mill has sponsored new (old) Coopers Shop will be held at I p.m. The making of barrels, kegs and gram measures was a very impor­ tant industry Both the flour and vinegar at Bowens Mills was transported in barrels. A Coopers Shop was always within most mills or in a building near by A cash gift given by Bob Duell, a cabinet maker, and owner of Jamestown Refacmg Com­ pany in Grandville helped to make this latest exhibit at the mill a reality Visitors are urg­ ed to come celebrate as another part of history will live again The Bowen House tours will be another special attrac­ tion at the old fashion days. This is the only house the Bowens built and is open this one day each year in June. The Victorian Home, built in the 1860s considered a show place in its day. was ad­ ded to the mill property in 1984 and is being restored room by room Over the years it had been remodeled and up­ dated by various owners, the old wide molding and trims, doors and windows were removed, etc. etc. Now. it is being put back as close as possible to its original look. Last year was the first year it was open and four transform- stroll the shaded lawns and en­ joy a display of quilts both new and old. Anyone wishing to share a quilt for the day in invited Io call the mill for details. The mills “Granny’’, Bernice Marble, will again be tying off another quilt and folks are encouraged to stop and chat a while and tie a few knots, just to bring back old times. The demonstrations of the lost arts of the past are always a big part of the old fashion days. Visitors can watch the grinding of com into cor­ nmeal and buy some to take home to make some good old fashion Johnny Cake with. The lower level of the mill is only open on these special festivals each month. Bruce Cook of the little village of Bowens Mills will be working in the water powered shop. He will be display ing and selling some of his hand crafted shaker wood items. The blacksmith. Bob Baes of Lake Odessa will be on the job also making many interesting things as well as little horse shoes made to order w ith the customers name on them. The dedication of the mills Stanley W. Spencer, a Madison at Montpelier. James teacher at Caledonia High 'Monroe at Ash Lawn; and School, will join 29 other Patrick Henry at Hanover outstanding teachers from Court House across the United Stales for an The seminar combines unusual learning experience in “hands-on" learning ex­ historic Virginia, June 21 - Ju­ periences with lectures by ly 10. more than two dozen The 30 elementary and historians, archaeologists, secondary social studies curators, and horticulturists. teachers, chosen through a Students will spend a day far­ highly competitive national ming with colonial tools at application process will study Popes Creek Plantation “Leadership in Revolutionary (Washington's birthplace) and America" in the homes and will dig alongside ar­ workplaces of some of the chaeologists at Monticello. Revolutionary era’s greatest They will study slave life at statesmen. Stratford Hall’s “Quarters" The seventh annual and Monticello’s "Mulberry Monticello-Stratford Hall Row,” and will explore Summer Seminar for decorative arts, architecture, Teachers will offer par­ religion, and the contributions ticipants from 24 states and of women during the Revolu­ Bermuda a chance to immerse tionary era. themselves for three weeks in In keeping with the study of the politics and seminar’s historical perspec­ culture of the Revolution. tive, students will live in Seminar sessions will take place primarily at Monticell. Thomas Jefferson’s home near Charlottesville, and Stratford Hall, the Lee ancestral home, located on high buffs overlooking the Potomac. Stratford Hall is the bir­ thplace of General Robert E. Lee and the only brothers who signed the Declaration of Independence, Francis Lightfoot Lee and Richard Henry Lee. The teachers, soon to be students, will explore urban life in colonial times by visiting Williamsburg and Old Town Alexandria, and will study George Washington at Mount Vernon. James ■ ■ Neol Cook, Mill owner and Owen Sabin repairing an old wooden barrel and pail in the Mills new (old) "Cooper Shop.” - ■ ed rooms were shared with many visitors. This year these four will be open plus two. more Each June more rooms will be added to the tours as they are finished There are five bedrooms to be restored yet plus two more bathrooms. The mills owners' daughter and son-in-law . Carleen and Owen Smith, live m the house with their two children . They are helping with the restora­ tion and will be greeting guests and sharing the history of the home and experiences in the renovation as folks come and go An old fashioned gospel concert at 7 p.m. will com­ plete the day The New Life Singers will be the featured guest They are very well known in the Barry Counts area from their numerous ap­ pearances there. This group not only sings but has a great variety of numbers using the piano, trumpets, drums and etc. to make their “Joyful noise unto the Lord"’ Because of the audience response The New Life Singers have been asked to return to the mill to perform many times. Folks are urged to come, bringing lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy this out­ door setting to worship in both group singing as well as the special music. (In case of rain ■ _ __ . the concert will be held at the near by Note of Praise - 12223 Chief Noonday Road.) The old fashion day festival where "The Past Lives Again" will be held rain or shine. If it should happen to rain the Ramie Day Museum on the mills fourth level will open, with craftsmen on hand. There is a $2 per person gate fee for adults, however, all students are admitted free with parents In honor of the opening of the Coopers Shop, everyone with the name “Cooper" will be admitted free upon showing their i.d. to the keeper of the gate Historic Bowens Mills is a state historic site Guests are encouraged to bring their cameras and indulge in a full day of family fun. Lots of grxxl food, desserts and ice cream w ill also be available The mill is located in beautiful Yankee Springs Township, just two miles north of Gun Lake State Park entrance Or visitors can take the 131 expressway to the Bradley Exit (61). then cast to Briggs Road (approximately 8 miles), then north 1 9: mile Watch for the huge mill stone sign Phone (616) 795-7530 for more information. The next Old Fashion Day will be held on July 18. a x Caledonia teacher to attend seminar in Virginia BILLIE'S BEAUTY SALON “On the Lake” 555 S Shore Dnve, Green lake Call 891*8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILUE RUSSEU. OWNER 25 r£Afi$ s Th£ SAV£ LOCATE rooms stretching along “the lawn" at the University of Virginia. Designed by Jeffer son as part of his ideal “academical village." the pavilions and colonnades of the Lawn are considered an American architectural treasure. During the Stratford Hall portion of the seminar, students will live in guest quarters near the “Great House" and will take meals in the plantation dining room. The seminar is sponsored by the Robert E. Lee Memorial Association; the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation. Inc., and the University of Virginia. Dr. Daniel P. Jordan, Mon­ ticello’s director and a visiting professor of history at the University of Virginia, will direct the seminar. Jordan praised the “excep­ tional quality of the par ticipants Many of these in­ dividuals have won teaching awards of importance, but more significantly, they all come with the highest recom­ mendations for their love of children and learning." Since the seminar program began in 1981, an estimated 63,000 school children have received benefits of their teachers’ creative responses to the seminar experience. The teachers, who receive six semester hours of graduate credit in history from the University of Virginia, com plete and independent study project after returning home The seminar faculty will in­ clude the professional staffs of Monticello and Stratford Hall, and staff members from Col­ onial Williamsburg and the Smithsonian Institution. Guest lectures will come from as far away as Rutgers University and Louisiana State University. 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At this rate its going to be a long, hot summer Tuesday morning the Top O Morning circle met at the home of Vivian Sherman for their regular meeting Tuesday evening was the regular meeting of Caledonia (eastern Stars with Friends night and miation being the order of business Congratula­ tions to Bertha Thurkettle. Caledonia's newest member The drawing for the beautiful handmade baby cradle was held Wednesday morning Caledonia Elementary Schoo) held their annual Awards Assembly. Awards were given to the young authors, perfect attendance, presiden­ tial physical fitness. SEARCH. Michigan Assessment. Spelling Bee. Michigan Mathematics League. Student Council and Presidential Academic Fitness A short description was given for the parents benefit Congratulations to all of the students who did so well this past year. And to all the rest that tried their best. Craig Schmidt walked away from the assembly with six certificates. Those who received the Presidential Physical certificate also received a patch. They scored in the Top 8070 or better. Thursday evening, the U.M W had a good turn out for their regular meeting. The program on quilts was given by Barbara Waite. Friday and Saturday the Soest Family had a very en­ joyable day on Gun Lake The girls swam and played in the water, mom read, and dad took a nap Saturday fomoon Art Soest and Jane Suttrop called on the Parkway ' fa Gun Lake Family Medicine 1 and After Hours Clinic I 12850 Chief Noonday Rd., Wayland. Ml Phone 792-6243 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m ; Sun. 12-5 Appointments Taken X-Rays - Lab John Lemke D.O., Family Practice Gary L. Doublestein, DO., After Hours Clinic Coordinator Office Manager Audrey Alflen, i . Jl men rmrT-Y—nrrr”'Tf Professional or Retail Space for Lease 11 |t>c,VEVELOPli 792-9133 L pTrrr^TFrnnr^TrrT^ Dr. Michael G. David Announces office hours for the i PRACTICE of PODIATRY Medical & surgical treatment of the foot Located within the >1 Gun Lake Family Medicine Bldg. ' 12850 Chief Noonday Rd . Wayland at Gun Lake Call 792-6243 for Appointment J. SERINI, D.O. and ■j. A. COATES, D.O. Now accepting patients for GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE Stomach, intestine i 6 liver disease Located at 12850 Chief Noonday Rd. Fridays (only by appt.) • Ph. 1-800 331 7354 Insurance only (no charge to patients; Ll l l I ajuL,.. iujujl ■ Soest Family. Sunday the Soest Family joined George and Gmme at the cottage at Woodbeck Lake. I've often joked that when it comes time to eat at the Lake you never know how many will be there - six to 26. Last weekend they had 28. This week there were 15. Who know s w hat will happen next week Deb had her first experience at nding the inner tube behind the boat Called tubemg Irene Hoover is now in a foster home in the Lake Odessa, not in a nursing home in Hastings as I reported last week The fourth of July Celebra­ tion Committee is looking for anyone interested in having a table at Caledonia's July fourth Celebration. Time is running short so call 891-9148 for your table reservation now. The last I heard, my young friends who were looking for odd jobs, hadn't had much luck. So if you need someone to do lawn care, pet care, and if you are on vacation, home care jobs, just call 891-1362 or 891-9989 The boys are super young men Caledonia United Methodist Church will hold their Vaca­ tion Bible School the week of June 22 from 9:30 a m. to 11 30 a m. All children - from ‘ pre-school through sixth grade are welcome Happy Anniversary to Ward and Faye Freeman who celebrated their anniversary last Sunday Announcing the arrival of Jane Mane Freeman, bom Sunday. June 14. The proud jjarents are Dan and Jacky Freeman If you see Bill Lysdall Fri­ day be sure to wish him a hap­ py birthday. Congratulations to Carl and Myrna Steffen who celebrated their silver wedding anniver­ sary on Sunday. June 14. Gilbert and Helen Rich of 68th Street will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on June 19. They will have an open house from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Friday. June 19. at the Holy Family Catholic Church Hall. The presence of family and friends is the only gift requested. Clem and Roberta Audrusiak of Holy Family Church were very proud of their son John who was the featured soloist when his parish priest was made a bishop in Pennsylvania. The Ralph Gehls and Jim enjoyed Saturday evening (June 6) dinner at Gune Lake’s Spring Inn and Sunday dinner (June 7) in Hastings at Elias Brothers Big Boy. Thelma went swimming at David and Sue’s in the pool. Several others enjoyed it too. Thelma Gehl and Helen Rich and their brother Harold Miller all went to Battle Creek to Liela Hospital to visit their sister-in-law, Leona Miller, who had undergone hip surgery. She was coming along fine after a week after surgery Garry and Jena Durkee have been having a house friend and her sister arrived from the Netherlands Son Phillip and wife and baby came for a visa loo. There is a second hand davenport and two chairs free for whoever picks them up at 60J Emmons Street (891-8557i. left over from the A L S Benefit Sale We are sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs Catherine Braendle who was buried last Wednesday Holy Mass was held at Holy Family Church w ith the Fr Don Hey dens of­ ficiating along with Fr. Spillane, of Gun Lake parish. TK wraps up spring sports The Thomapple Kellogg spring teams finished the 1987 athletic season with four se­ cond places. The boys track team of 32 members finished second in the league They won the Barry County Championship and combined with girls for the overall Barry County Leadership The Mile Relay Team of Tim Mesecar, Dean McNutt. Bill Atkinson and Jim Thorne set a new school record in the Mile Relay . Tim Mesecar qualified for the State Meet All Conference selections were. Mesecar. Thorne, Brad East wood and Jim Grube. The girls track team of 40 members finished second in the league. They won the Galesburg relays and the Barry County meet. They also combined with the boys for the overall Barry County Championship. Six girls were selected All Conference: Pam Eaglen. Trena Yonkers. Juliette Esakson. Martha Funk. Mandy Baerman and Kim Newman. Sherry Walton and Pam Eaglen qualified for the State Meet. Trena Yonkers was the Most Valuable and Tammy Ruffner and Kim Newman was the Most Improved. The Junior high boys track team made up of 55 members finished an undefeated dual (Sts. Cyrils and Methodist Church) This was Tom Braendle's mother. Our con­ dolances to his family. Mr Joe Brower, from Lowell was buried last week. Our condolances to his wife and remaining family. Ralph and Thelma Gehl took son Jim to the airport early Sunday morning. He went to Seattle to attend a friend’s second wedding reception. The first one was in Idaho where her parents live. He will be returning to Caledonia on Thursday, br­ inging his youngest son Bradley, 13. with him for his summer visit with grand­ parents and family. I understand that Mary Snyder’s mother Effie Moran, hasn’t been too well lately. Our best wishes to her. Thelma Gehl says if you can bear to part with your old trophies don’t forget to turn them in for the handicap children for when they win at their games. Call 891-8557. The Ralph Gehls were Sun­ day afternoon guests of the David Fleischmanns. Larry and Marcia Gehl, Dick Boyenk and friend, and Jason and Joey Rodgers all came for a swim. Folks will be contacting you selling 50-25-25 tickets to earn $3,000 for July fourth fireworks. They are expen­ sive. Everyone should help. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Kegerreis enjoyed a ride through the country side looking at the too dry com and loo dry yards. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Joldersma and Mrs Veda Keizer were Sunday guests at the John King home. They came to help celebrate his birthday Mr and Mrs. Ernest Shook enjoyed a trip to the bridge last week Was it hot enough for you last weekend? As we left the cottage Shirley told Ginme to catch a day like Sunday and lock it in the cottage for next time. I’d like to do that for next winter. Hope the rest of you didn't get too sun burned as you were enjoying yourselves. Welcome home Dalin The jayvee softball team had 13 members with both Freshmen and Sophomores The team had 5 wins and 11 losses. The varsity softball team finished in third place this year w ith a 7-7 record overall and they were 10-12 for the season. Shelly Gray was selected to the All Conference Team and also the Most Valuable Player. Kim Olson was the Most Improved Player and Jo Sclafani was selected Honorable Mention on the All Conference Team. There were 14 girls on the team. The boys tennis team made up of 20 members finished se­ cond in the conference with a 5-1 record with an overall record of 10-3. Dan De Mor­ row and Jeff Kuehn were selected All Conference Dan De Morrow as the Most Valuable Player and Jeff Kuehn was the Most Improv­ ed Player. meet season by winning the OK Blue League Championship The girls junior high track team made up of 39 girls, finished the season w ith a 6-1 dual meet season and third place in the conference meet The varsity baseball team made up of 14 members, finished the season with a 10-12 record overall and 8-6 record in the league. Their record was good enough for a second place finish. BJ Fur­ row. Mark Tasker. Brian Verltnde and Randy Stickney were selected All Conference. Furrow and Stickney were selected the Most Valuable Players and Scott Olthouse was the Most Improved. Brian Verlmde was selected to the All-District Baseball Team. The jayvee baseball team made up of 21 freshman and sophomores finished the season with a 14-5 record and a second place finish in the league. Tennis tournament planned for June 30 Middleville and Lakewood will co-sponsor a tennis tour­ nament June 30 and July I. Girls will play at Middleville, boys will play at Lakewood. This is a tournament for unranked players only. Parents who are willing to take players to Lakewood are asked to contact Mr. Seger as soon as possible. Entry fee is $5. Tennis balls will be provided. Each player will play at least two matches The 12 and under players will play eight game pro sets. The 15 and under and 18 and under players will play the best of three sets. The schedule is as follows: 12 and under 8:30 a m. Tues­ day, June 30; 15 and under 10:30a.m. Tuesday. June 30. 18 and under 8:30 am. Wednesday. July I Thurs day. July 2. will be used as a makeup day in case of rain. Girls will meet at Middle vile High School courts Boys will play at Lakewood High School. Medals will be awarded to winners, runners-up and con­ solation winners. The deadline for entries is June 26 Entries may be sent to Larry Seger, 1651 Yankee Springs Rd., Middleville. Ml 49333. Questions may be directed to tournament directors Lairry Seger (795-9159) or Marty Snoap (698-9480). Entries must be made by June 21 TK wrestlers kick off fundraiser June 27 The T-K Wrestling Team is asking area residents to save their returnable bottles and cans. The team will be going door to door on Saturday, June 27, collecting returnable bottles and cans. The profits will be used to send wrestlers to summer wrestling camps The following area will be covered door to door by the wrestlers: Middleville, Freeport, Duncan Luikc Hill Top, Fawn Ave, Bo iman Drive and Barlow Lake You may also drop off your retumables at the high sch<x>l parking kx on June 27 from 9 a m to 5 p.m. Any donation will be great ly appreciated. Track committee seeks project help The Thornapple Kellogg Track Committee would like everyone interested in helping with a track project to be at the High School Auditorium on Thursday, June 25 at 7 p.m. A committee is being formed to raise funds to resur face and add on to our present track The committee hopes to make a presentation to the board in July and complete the project this summer The committee encourages track parents, former track team members, boosters and anyone with an interest in track to be there Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 18, 1987 / Page 7 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE Defoull hos been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by LEROY PAT­ TERSON and JUDY PATTERSON husband and wife to Security Na­ tional Bonk of Battle Creek Bat tie Creek Mtchtgon 'now COM ERICA BANK BATTLE CREEK A Michigan Bonking Corporation). Mortgagee dated June 25 1976 and recorded on July 7. 1976 in Liber 226, on page 991, Borry County Records. Michigan and on which mortgage there is claim ed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY POUR THOU SAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHT and 67 100 Dollars ($74 1 88.67). including interest at 10% per annum. Under the power of sole con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such cose made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sole of the mortgog ed premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Borry County Courthouse in Has tings. Michigan at 11 00 o’clock a m., on July 10. 1987 Said premises ore situated in Township of Barry Borry County, Michigan and are described as Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 19. Town 1 North Range 9 West. Barry Township. Borry County. Mich­ igan thence North 00* 02’ 30 West along the West line of said Section 19, a distance of 1331.17 feet thence South 89 15 30* East. 1322 00 feet to the true place of beginning; thence con­ tinuing South 89 15' 30 East, 35 27 feet thence 57.07 feet along the orc of a curve to the right whose radius is 76 59 feet, and whose chord bears South 68* 16 58 East. 54 83 feet, thence 56 22 feet along the orc of a curve to the left whose rodius is 78 91 feet and whose cord bears South 67* 43 02 East 55 04 feet thence South 88* 07 30 East 491 45 feet thence South 01* 52 30 West 33 00 feet thence South 22* 00 West. 230 00 feet, thence South 05” 22 25 West 418 50 feet; thence South 25’ 00' West. 275 00 feet thence South 02’ 03 30 West 33 00 feet thence North 87" 56 00 West 526 37 feet, thence North 00* 02 30 West 316 08 feet thence South 88" 33 30 East 142 32 feet thence North 00* 02 30* West 671.33 feet to the place of begin­ ning. EXCEPTING the following described land: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate and being in the Township of Barry, County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows: to wit: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 19. Town 1 North, Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County, Mich­ igan; thence N 00* 02 30 W along the West line of said Sec tion 19, a distance of 1331.17 feet thence S 89* 15 30 E 1322.00 feet to the true place of beginning: thence continuing S 89’ 15 30" E 35.27 feet thence 57.07 feet along the arc of a curve to the right whose radius is 76.59 feet and whose chord bears S 68" 16 58 E 54 83 feet thence 56.22 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, whose radius is 78.91 feet, and whose chord bears S 67’ 43' 02" E 55.04 feet thence S 88* 07 30 E 49145 feet thence S 01 * 52' 30 W 33.00 feet thence S 22" 00 West 230 00 feet thence S 05* 22 25 W 204 41 feet to the true place of beginn ing thence S 05’ 22* 25" W 214 09 £30 CWl jg feet: thence S 25s 00 00 W 109 95 feet thence N 87 56 00 W 203 01 fee’ thence N 05s 22 25 E 315.52 feet thence S 87 56 00" E. 240 00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to roodway easements over the Southerly 33.00 feet and the Northerly 33 00 fee’ Also subject to a horse grazing easement over the Southerly 185 feet together with a 66 foot roodway easement for ingress and egress from Highway M -43 to the above desc’ bed parcel the centerline of which is describ­ ed os follows Commencing at a point on the West line of said Section 19. dis­ tant North 00' 02 30 West 676.00 feet from the Southwest corner of sotd Section thence South 88* 33 30 East 244 44 feet, thence 92 99 feet along the arc of a curve to the right whose rodius is 162 06 feet thence South 36’ 21 30 East 240 85 feet thence 186 31 feet along the orc of a curve to the left whose rodius is 206 98 feet, thence South 87' 56 East 1060 60 feet thence 302.67 feet along the orc of a curve to the left whose radius is 266.59 feet thence North 27’ 01 East 147.50 feet thence 140 89 feet along the orc of a curve to the right whose radius is 234 11 fee’ thence South 39* 32 30 East 123 07 feet thence 118.50 feet along the orc of a curve to the right whose rodius is 306 53 feet thence 112.77 feet along the orc of a curve to the left whose radius is 79 88 feet thence 101.45 feet along the orc of a curve to the left whose radius is 73 25 feet thence North 02* 22 00 East 302 35 feet thence 219 27 feet along the orc of a curve to the left whose rodius is 148 80 feet, thence 341.41 feet along the orc of a curve to the right whose rodius is 455 36 feet thence North 39 06 30* West 105 71 feet thence 187 65 feet along the orc of a curve to the left whose rodius is 219.35 feet thence North 88* 07 30 West. 491 45 feet thence 56 22 feet along the orc of a curve to the right whose rodius is 78 91 feet thence 56 07 feet along the orc of o curve to the left whose rodius is 76.59 feet thence North 89 15 30 West 1357 27 feet to the West line of said Section 19, and the point of ending of said easement The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: May 28, 1987 COMERICA BANK BATTLE CREEK. Mortgagee TROTT AND TROTT A Professional Corporation Attorneys for Mortgagee 500 N. Woodward Ave.. Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills. Ml 48013(6-25) CALEDONIA VILLAGE COUNCIL • PUBLIC HEARING • JUNE I. 1987 A PUBLIC HEARING on the levying in 1987 of an additional proposed millage rate of 446863 mill for operating was called to order by the Vice President Free­ man at 6:30 with Freeman, Kid­ der. Berencsi. Kegerreis and Cherry present. There were no other interested citizens present. The Council discussed the pro­ posed millage levy. Motion by Kidder supported by Kegerreis to adjourn at 6.41 p m. Motion carried. Jacqueline Cherry. Village Clerk GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS OF WEST MICHIGAN. INC. Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE — 795-7625 124 East Main St.. Middleville, Ml 49333 HEY, I’M AT BERGER CHEVROLET Drop in and see me or call 949-5200, ext. 221 TOM LEEDY Phone 949 5200 Ext 221 2525 28rx S £ GRAND RARDS VO CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10’ per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m. Thank You Community Notices CARD OF THANKS The family of Wilbur Purdum would like to thank Rev. Carl Staser for memorial services also Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Beeler for their help and support. A special thank you to our family, friends and neighbors for the cards, flowers, food and memor­ ial gifts given to us in the recent death of our dad. ARTS AND CRAFTS Rea Market. Beechwood Hills Summerfest. Juno 27. 10a.m. to 5p.m. 131 X-way to Wayland exit, follow signs to 3144 22nd SL, Hopkins. For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avallabk. Call 672-7110.________ FOR RENT Apartment, 1 bedroom, full bath, immediate possession, $225. Henry at ReMax Brokers 891-9219 HISTORIC LADIES OF THE MIDDII VILLE Methodist Church will hold a coffee to raise money for a new coffee pot on June 24, 9:30a.m. to 11 a.m. Donations For Sale Garage Sale Alon J. Eavey (left) receives the award from Dr. Carla Carleton. Middleville student honored by MSU Veterinary College Michigan State University vetennarv student Alan J. Eavey received two awards at the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Honors Banquet Ma> 15. He is the son of Walter R. Eavey of Middleville. Dr Charles Coy. professor of large animal clinical sciences, presented Eavey with the Clark Memorial Award. The College of Veterinary Medicine established the Clark Scholarship Fund in memory of the late dean C.F. Clark. Scholarships of $400 each are presented to two junior students who have demonstrated leadership, have earned at least 2.8 grade point average, and are deserving financially. Eavey also received the Theriogenology Award, presented to him by Dr. Carla Carleton, associate professor of large animal clinical sciences. The award is given to the junior student with the highest grade point average in the theriogenology course. Over 500 people gathered at the banquet where 34 students were honored for their achievements. VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES/ MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Lawnmower utility trail­ er, baby bed. Fashion 220 Cosmetics, kitchen items, Jane Fonda workout tapes, misc, clothing & more. Wed. Thurs, & Fri, June 17,18, & 19.9 to 8 Tom * Bely Welton 10318 Whitneyviiie between 100th & 108th. Business Services BUILDING for rent for recep­ tions, parties or group meetings. Catering available. 202 E. Main, Middleville, 795-7552 Jobs Wanted DRYWALL, hanging, finish ing, texture ceilings, & sprayed ceilings, 9 yrs. experience. 945-5063__________________ PAINTING jobs wanted, exper­ ienced. Ph. 795-7290 Help Wanted TEACHERS: 3,000 kindergar­ ten teachers nationwide identi­ fied the 105 skills desirable for children to know before they enter school. We created a product to help parents help children master all 105. Present the program to parents this summer and earn extra income. Flexible hours, training provided. For an inleview call 795-3001. Equal opportunity employer. E-101. Lost & Found JUNE 8, 1987 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was called to order by the President at 7:00 p.m. with all members present. Also present were: Rodgers and Brown. Motion by Berencsi, supported by Erskine to approve the minutes as printed Carried. Motion by Freeman supported by DeVries to approve the treasurer $ report. Carried. Motion by Kidder, supported by Freeman to approve payment of the bills including Consumers Power from rhe sewer fund. Corned Motion by Kegerreis support­ ed by Erskine to approve the op plication and permit for construc­ tion work by Michigan Bell Tele­ phone in regards to conduent work Corned. Resolution presented by Kid­ der supported by Kegerreis to establish rhe property »ax rate for 1987 of 10 mills after having had a Public Hearing as set forth by Ad 5 of 1982 Ayes all. Noyes none Resolution declar­ ed adopted Communications from Formers Home Administration concerning the refinancing of the sewer revenue bonds were read and discussed Brown <s working with FHA office on this refmorv^ng. Sewer rate ordinance was dis­ cussed. Brown and Trierweiler will have an updated schedule for the next meeting. Motion by Erskine, supported by Kidder to grant permission for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to conduct a door to door fund drive within the Village in September. Carried. South Street project was dis­ cussed. The plans are on the drawing board and Trierweiler reported that the bid package is being mode up. He also will have some recommendations for the sewer line rejuvenation at the next meeting. Trierweiler plans for the bid opening for Communi ty Development project before the next meeting. Klover is working with Mr Meyer from the School about the construction project and the drainage problem or. Duncan Lake Rood Items discussed were: Cale­ donia laundromat mini mall and Mr. Krumm the audit letter from John Colvin sewer treatment facility enlargement letter to Mrs Gehl ana the tree program Council adjourned to executive session Council reconvened and motion by Freeman supported by Berencsi to adjourn at 9.41 p.m. Carried Jacquelin Cherry Village Clerk (6-18) Buy it, sell it., in the SUN & NEWS Classifieds Phone 795-3345 BOWENS MILLS-Old Fashion Days. June 20-10am-4pm. Arts and Crafts, Fka Market, Old Time Demos. Corn grinding by water power. Tours of Victorian Home. OpenCoopers She ' music, good food. 2 miles north of Yankee Springs State Park. off Briggs Rd. 795 7530 LOST - REWARD: Wilson left handed ball glove lost at Spring Park or Crystal Flash. Phone 765-3118 LOST-REWARD Cat. All white with black spot over his hip, black tail with white ring, black tip, light blue collar. Answers to Ringo. 795-7491 BLANCO FURNITURE has Pre Owned Sofas, Bcme-FloralSofa. Sensational, like new, $175, Berne-Sofa-brown bargain, $30, Bcme Sofa-green, passable, $35, Howard Pator Sofa-Floral-not bad, $75, Plaid Early American Sofa Heavy weight, $40, Harley-Floral Sofa wood trim, $75, Sleeper So fabro wn-cottage pc.,$35, Love Scat-vinyl-good shape, $40, Swivel Rocker-vinyl white bargin. $20, 2 pc. Homccreast Swivel chair-otioman-vinylnicc, $50, Green chair Modem nylon, $20, Smith Bro. Sofa Early American print great’, $89, Conover Sofa Floral-SoSo., $50, Style Craft Sofa brown velvet print., $189, Chair wood frame thcmsovctle-nylon velvet, $75, Sofa-2 chairs-like new-super value, $375. Only at Blanco Furniture, Shelbyville 672-5115__________ _____ FATHERS DAV ta-Z Boy Recliner sale-and storewide sale. Blanco Furniture, Shelby­ ville, 672-5115 FOR SALE OR TRADE for Dunebuggy: 1976 8 ft. slide In camper, excellent condition, 3 way refrigerator, sleeps 6, furnace, 2-20 gal. tanks. Call after 4:00pm 948-2081 FOR SALE: Riding lawnmow er, 8hp, $250 795-9525 FOR SALE: Chrome Stereo am/fm 8 track cassette, phono­ graph, $250. Vanity with mirror, $50. 795-7994 USED CINDER BLOCK: 891-8272 or 795-3200 Miscellaneous WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUELOIL GAS / DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM MXJSTBV OoSjultniou C)£ 0*.. dnt. 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 SELF SERVE GAS DCSEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (616) 891-8198 Feofunng Amoco Premier Dieset < J Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Your Lawn Mower �Page 8 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 18. 1987 6th Annual Father's Day Car Show and Swap Meet Every dad would enjoy a visit to Charlton Park this Sunday for the 6th annual Father’s Day Car Show and Swap meet. The June 21 event will feature more than 150 street rods, customs, antiques and classics displayed in the park’s Historic Village. Visitors can listen to the sounds of the 1950s and 1960s as they select their favorite car. A six-foot spectator’s choice trophy will be awarded to the owner of the car receiv­ ing the most votes. A swap meet will offer hard to find parts and deals, while a flea market will display a variety of items. Car exhibitors will have a chance at $500 in cash prizes. SI.000 worth of door prizes and a rebuilt Chevy motor. Swap meet and Bea market vendors will have a chance at two $25 cash prizes Mr Street Rodder of the Year" will also be awarded to the individual who goes bey ond the call of duty in pro­ moting this hobby . The $5 registration price for show cars includes admission for passengers, a dash plaque and goodie bag The full day of entertain merit runs from 9 a m. to 4 p m The event is sponsored by the Southern Michigan Street R«xl Association Food and beverages are available Admission is $3 for adults. Children under 16 are free Chariton Park features a reconstructed rural Michigan village of the late I9th’s cen­ tury. The village includes a museum, machine shed, gas and steam bam. church. Bristol Inn. carpenter-cooper shop, blacksmith shop, seamstress' home. ^Nxilhouse. doctor's home and office, bank and office building, hardware store, general store and print shop. The village is open daily through Sept. 12. The park’s recreation area includes a beach, picnic shelters, playground, ball dia­ mond and picnic facilities. Charlton Park is located just off M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. More than 150 street rods and other vehicles are expected at Chorlton Park Sunday for the 6th Annual Father s Day Car Show and Swap Meet. Pastor Wiley to become missionary Pastor Gary Wiley with wife, Charlotte, and Kris­ tina, 7. (Left) and Michelle. 4. by Kathleen J. Oresik Members of the Middleville Wesleyan Church bid a fond farewell to the church's Pastor Gary Wiley and his family Monday afternoon. Wiley decided to "heed the call of the Lord" to do mis­ sionary work in Lima. Peru for three years, church member Judy Cummings said. Cummings said his first step toward establishing this goal is to attend a missionary in­ ternship in Detroit From there he will go to Costa Rica for one year where he will at­ tend a language school before beginning his threc-year term of missionary work in Lima, she said Cummings said that Wiley and his wife Charlotte said they "both received the call­ ing" the same night that they attended a missionary meeting at the North Irving Wesleyan Church. She said as a young boy Wiley lived in Surinam. South America with his missionary parents for five years. ‘ ‘ He was very submissive to God’s will. He lived what be peached." church member Barbara Bender said. ‘ * He taught us how to serve the people." Cummings added Wiley served as pastor of the 55-member church for four years. Cummings said. Join the homeowners who’ve discover­ ed the value of their home equity as a credit resource with us. This equity es­ tablished in your home is the resulting amount, if you sold your house today. We understand the value of your home, and offer you a revolving line-of-credit secured by the equity you have in your home. Our Interest rates are affordable and the new tax reform bill still allows your mortgage interest deduction. Our home equity line-of-credit offers you financial convenience. You can have the things you need or would like to enjoy now. Use your line-of-credit with us for home improvements, pru­ dent or necessary Investments, voca­ tional or college schooling, or even a long planned vacation. "We're sad at his parting but we are really looking for­ ward to Pastor Wesley Coffey and his wife Valerie s arrival (Tuesday)," the women said. Coffey is originally from Burnips. Cummings said. Both he and Wiley graduated from Marion College in Marion. Ind. where Coffey earned his master's degree in Christian ministry, she said. The church members re­ painted the parsonage located in the cul-de-sac at 2030 Fawn Avenue. Middleville as a welcoming gesture for the new pastor on the heels of donating their time to help Pastor Wiley’s family move Cummings said new members are welcomed to the church as well. Services arc held at II a m. in the Tbufnapple Kellogg High School Auditorium 4-Hers head for Washington, D.C. Eight 4-H members from Kent County have been selected to represent Michigan at the Citizenship-Washmgton Focus Program. June 27-July 4. Over 5,000 15-18-yearolds from across the United States will attend this sum­ mer. Their classroom will be the nation's capitol! These teenagers will have an opportunity to meet their legislators to discuss problems and possible solutions to reallife concerns, tour federal agencies, learn about the elec­ tion process and visit historical sites. Their home base for the week will be the National 4-H Center located on the outskirts of Washington. This program inspires teenagers to becortw active, involved citizens in their com­ munities when they return home. Officials say it will be one of the most challenging and exicting experiences of their 4-H careers. The Kent County Delega­ tion includes: Tracie Scheer and Mary Sue McCabe from Rockford, Kristi Faber and Gail Parker from Sparta. Jamie Beth Cook and lorn Nugent from Lowell. Doug Timmers from Caledonia, and Janette VanWyck from Hudsonville. Just come in today and apply! Using a Home Equity Loan as a Line-of-Credit could be the answer to your financial picture. ALL ON SALE OFFICES IN: Hastings, Middleville, Bellevue and Nashville FDIC BLANCO FURNITURE shelbyville. Mi � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-06-25.pdf 9978bfa9e7765c9cf12de8aab1e268a4 PDF Text Text - --- , .■ng#** lC Linars oun and News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia No. 17 - June 25.1987 Middleville. Michigan 49333 117th Year'Twenty Cents VillageCouncil tomeet with police chief search advisor Accepts donation Judy Drenton, treasurer of the Middleville Athletic Boosters, bonds a check for $7,000 over to Trojan Athletic Director Ray Page The money will help pay the cost of new equipment for Middleville teams. This yeor the club has helped the athletic department purchase a new wrestling mat, batting cage 7-man sled, weight machine, and 48 football warmup jackets. Last yeor the boosters helped purchase girls tennis uniforms, recondition the wrestling mat, sound system for the football team, and two new scales. by Robert J. Johnston A special meeting has been set next month for members of the Middleville Village Coun­ cil to meet with a consultant hired to help select a new village police chief. Dr. Ralph Chandler, a pro­ fessor in the Center for Public Administration at Western Michigan University, will meet with council members at a public meeting on July 9 at 7 p.m. in the village hall Chandler teaches public ad ministration courses at WMU and works as a consultant, helping communities hire managers, police chiefs and police officers, along with ad vising them on other municipal services. “I dion't really understand what the situation is up there yet.” Chandler said from his Kalamazoo office in a telephone interview Tuesday. “I know the community needs a new police chief and they've asked me to help them find one." Middleville council members said at their meeting Tuesday that they had learned about Chandler from officials in Wayland. Chandler assisted that community in finding a new police chief two years ago and a new village manager last year, he said On a 3-2 vote June 9 the Middleville council agreed to hire Chandler for a cost not to exceed $1,200 Chandler said that the first step he will take in searching for a new chief is to meet with the council, find out what characteristics the members are seeking in a new chief and learn what they want the per­ son to do. "I want to get an idea of the kind of person they arc kink­ ing for." he said Normally, he said, he will place advertisement' in law enforcement journals inviting applications Candidates for the position will then be chosen by comparing the council's requirements with the applications, he said "A large part of my work is to get the right match of (ap­ plicants) with what the council wants and what the communi­ ty is." he said. Chandler also said that he will investigate the credentials of the candidates, cheeking work histories and accuracy of the applications. He said that the candidates will be narrowed down to Continued on page 3 Child dies after drowning mishap Excavator paid; never held lien on Robert Main property Funeral services are being held Thursday for a 2 Mi-year old girl who fell into a ptxil at her Caledonia home Sunday and died Monday afternoon at Butterworth Hospital Police from the Michigan Stale Police Wayland Post said Pamela L. Martin, daughter of Brian and Deborah Martin of 804 146th Ave., was fished unconscious and not breathing from the family pool by her mother at approximately 1:45 p.m. Sunday Police said Pamela had been swimming with her father just prior to the incident, and the two had gotten out of the water so the father could "cook something on the grill or something. " "The next thing he knew, he looked around and she was gone." police said. The youngster was apparently only in the pool for a few minutes. She was transported to But­ terworth Hospital, where she died 27 hours later. Services are being held at I p.m. at Leighton United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Hooker Cemetery. Pamela is survived by sisters Wendy and Diane, a brother Wesley , grandparents Mr and Mrs. Paul Burley of Gun Lake and Mr. and Mrs. George Martin of Caledonia, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A Middleville excavator has been paid in full for work done on the Robert Main home, even though construc­ tion of the home is still on hold because contractor Keith Prong pleaded guilty to the murder of two elder sisters in Hastings. Excavator Robert Dykstra said that although earlier news reports said he had issued a lien on the property, he had in fact signed a waiver of lien a month ago. Dykstra received the $500 Monday, he said. "I just signed (the waiver) on Bob Main’s good faith," Dykstra said. Main had told him that the bank would not go along with continuing con­ struction of the home unless it had no liens against it, he said. Dykstra* said he received $500 from Main for the work he performed at the end of February. The bodies of the two sisters. Mary L. Moynahan. 78, of Hastings and Dorothy B. Perkins. 70. of Haslett were found buried against the foundation of the home on Garbow Road just north of Middleville. Working with police agen­ cies, Dykstra dug around the foundation on March 10 to unearth the bodies. Continued on page 3 Caledonia ‘87 grad dies after being struck by train bv Shells Sulser A 1987 Caledonia High School graduate became the third person to die in recent years at a railroad trestle across the Thomapple River when he was killed June 17 at­ tempting to escape the path of an oncoming tram in Cascade Township. Christopher Schalk. 18. son of Douglas and Nancy Schalk of 5214 Kraft Ave SE. was pronounced dead at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center by Kent Medical Examiner Dr Stephen Coble Schalk had been jumping the 35-40 feet off the trestle into about 10 feet of waler with his girlfriend and a se­ cond girl, along with CoIm Bradford, 17 and his brother. Craig Bradford. 19. police said The five had been jumping into the water for about one hour when the CAO Freight train, traveling east from Grand Rapids io Flint, ap­ proached. with four of the five standing on the tracks. "When the train came, a guy and a gal jumped into the water and there was a guy (Schalk) and a girl left." said Kent County Sheriff's Deputy Vic Weeks who investigated the accident. ‘The girl took off running and pretty soon he did too But he realized his shoes, camera and shirt were still back there so he turned around to go back to get them " Weeks said Schalk must have realized the tram was "coming too close too fast" so he left them behind and began running again According to the tram engineer. Schalk kept turning around to see bow close the tram was. Weeks said "If he hadn't kept looking, the engineer feels he would have made it,” said Weeks The engineer claims he was traveling al 50 miles per hour and that the accident occurred Continued on page 3 Sesquicentennial Wagon Train travels here Passing through Yonkee Springs, o Sesquicentenniol Wogon Train shares the highway with motorists as Galienarea wogoneers relive the good ole days of the 1800s. Leader, Leslie Everett of Bronson and his covered wogon also joined the Bicentennial Wogon Train of 1976. More pictures and story are on page 6. �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / June 25, 1987 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERM AN Hi Everyone’ Wasn’t it nice to smell wet earth again? It has been quite a while since wc'vc had any rain I swear I could just bear all the plants, trees and shrubs just slurping up the much needed moisture We fertilized our trees just in time We were afraid to do it before - it would have burned the roots. We take a big. iron horseshoe stake, punched it in the ground about a foot and then fill it with urea. We do that all around under the tree’s drip line Our poor weeping willow has been having problems. Art Steeby. when he was county agent, suggested we do that to our pignut trees in the yard which lost their leaves too early, and it worked. So. about every five years we go around all the trees in our yard Then the lovely rain came and poured down those holes -- helping the plant get its fertilizer right away Liz Hart's folks and Grand­ pa Brown were over for Sun­ day dinner. Carol Sanford said the whole family was home to help Joe celebrate Father's Day Jim Vcrlindc said they got son Mark and Randy Stickney from Camp Emily. Sunday. It's a leadership camp and the boys had been there for a few days last week. It's Denise Lewis' birthday Sunday. They are having the cake Monday. The Koeplinger girls came home to help Dad celebrate Father’s Day. Louise Elwood attended Garden Club Wednesday at Martha Souseley’s. Thursday, Louise and Gertrude Griffin Hiar had dinner at the Mid Villa. Lloyd and Louise went out to visit Art and Ann Ke­ nyon. Jackie and Matt Diepenhoorst. Ann Elwood. Ronnie and Robin were al Cedar Point this weekend. They had a good time. Shirley and Doris Brog went to Stephanie and Ron Kinney's for a Father’s Day potluck dinner Sunday. Amy Smith was home visiting her mom and dad. Dick and Bobby Smith. They also talked with their two sons in Florida. Greta Greiner. Barb Clinton and two women from Greta’s church attended the Bible Missionary Camp. Thursday, at Gull Lake. It was Ladies Week last week. Greta said they sold 975 tickets and had to turn dow n 400 Greta said it was a very lovely day. The Dan Bartlett s spent last week and weekend camping out at Silver Lake Got to talk to Alice and Russ’s daughter. Beverly, who is stay ing a week w ith her parents. Alice said Bev's two children Christy and Stephan, with Russ and Alice went to visit the Kellogg Bird Sanc­ tuary. Thursday. Saturday, the Bender family were at Joan Tabor's home for a shower for Joan and Vinyl, a future daughter-in-law. Then Christy and Stephan are visiting Mary Alice Rollo and Mae Bowerman were taken (Hit for dinner. Father s Day. by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Elgersma. Dick and Ruth Hamilton played golf early Sunday mor­ ning for Father's Day They talked to son Tom in Hawaii and the other two sons were coming over Sunday evening. Rob Kenyon said he and his parents. Bob and Donna Ke­ nyon. were out to Art and Ann Kenyons' 60 wedding an­ niversary Sunday Annie Fmkbcincr’s hubby. Jeff, answered the phone at Art and Ann Kenyon's house. He said their 60 wedding an­ niversary. Jeff and Annie’s Barry County Red Cross sets blood drive dates A schedule of blood drive dates and locations for the next 12 months has been developed by Barry County Red Cross. Following is the list of dates, times, locations and goals for the upcoming years blood drives: Thursday, Aug. 20. at the Hastings Moose Lodge from 12 to 5:45 p.m. with a goal of 100 pints; Thursday. Sept. 17. at the St. Ambrose Church. Delton, from I to 6:45 p.m. with a goal of 60 pints; Thursday. Sept. 24. at the Middleville V.F.W. hall from 1 to 4:45 p.m. with a goal of 60 pints; Friday, Oct. 16. at the Presbyterian Church. Hastings from 11 to 4:45 p.m. with a goal of 100 pints; Friday, Nov. 6. at the Maple Valley School, Nashville from 9 a m. to 2:45 p.m with a goal of 100 pints; Friday . Dec. 11. at the Pen­ nock Hospital from 10:30 a m to 4 15 p.m. with a goal of 75 pints; /*--------------------------------------------------------------------- \ aeSun and News ____ > a mAtiia and Gary and Linda's firts wedding anniversary all were held in Rod and Carol Ke­ nyon’s garage Sunday Quite a big gang there Alberta Kenyon said the grandkids took Ralph and Alberta out for Father's Day dinner Alberta got Ralph some tea rose plants Mary Noah said they had a quiet weekend Mary VanderWal took Harold and Mary and Paul out for Father s Day at the Mid Villa Terry Noah also called Friday and said he and his wife are tn their new apartment in Chapel Hills. They both start working next week It's so beautiful there. The Steins just got back from a trip to Honda. Gina will go to MSI' for Explora­ tion Week this week. Michael is going to visit Grandma LaPorte Jerry is spending two weeks at Kalamazoo College. This Father s Day is Len Vandal's first grandfather’s day. The family was over. Donna Cox said they had a wonderful Father's Day. All the children called Charlie and they both got to talk to the grandchildren. Angela. Pat and Jeremy Hilly were helping out at the Methodist Bible School. Jerry celebrated Father s Day by going to the Auto Show at Charlton Park with some friends. Betty Newman said they had a nice quiet time Mark and John. Cheryl and Laurie, as well as Fred Mattison, were over for dinner. The kids called Johnny and visited with him for his Father's Day. and we're all just really enjoying the rain. Have a lovely week, folks. -idNrtMgi On their recent visit to Sea World of Ohio, the Dale Sowyn family of Caledonia enjoyed a friendly encounter with Shamu the killer whale. Kandace Sowyn got a whale of a hug from the marine mammal star. M 00 $10.00 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Sun & News. P.O. Box B, Hastings. Ml 49058 The Sowyns were selected from the audience during the performance of “Shamu: WeL Wild and Wonderful." Animal behaviorist Teri Geogan who assisted them, said this dramatic new show demonstrates the deep rela­ tionship shared between ma jestic killer whales and their human friends. Sea World is located in Aurora, Ohio just south of Cleveland on Ohio Rt 43. The marine park is open daily now through Sept. 20 and the weekend of Sept. 26. Blood Bank short of 60 pint goal Fifty-four pints of blood were donated as well as nearly 100 hours of volunteer time at the Red Cross blood bank drive held June 18 at the VFW Hall in Middleville. The next blood bank will be Sept. 24 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Donors are asked to mark their calendars. Donors at the June 18 drive included: Doris Squire, who reached the five gallon mark; Eugene Kidder, who reached the four gallon mark; Frances Tobin, who reached the three gallon mark; and Beverly Swanson, who reached the one gallon mark Other donors are: Lonni Barry . Marla Bierens. Eugene Brady, Jack Campbell. Write us a letter! The Sun end News was founded in 1870 end is published weekly on Thursdays Second dess postage is paid at Middleville Michigan 49333. Member of Michigan Press Association. Published by ... The Hastings Banner. Inc. During a recent visit to Sea World of Ohio, Kondoce Sowyn, assisted by Teri Goegan, hugs Shamu the killer whale while her husband Dale and son Nicholas look on. ib P.O. Box 1301 Phone 795-3345 MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Par Year Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties Wednesday, Feb. 3 at the St. Ambrose Church, Delton, from 12 to 5:45 p.m. with a goal of 60 pints; Friday. Feb. 19, at the St. Rose Church. Hastings, from 11 a m. to 4:45 p.m. with a goal of 100 pints; Tuesday, Apr. 19, at the St. Ambrose Church, Delton, from 12 to 5:45 p.m. with a goal of 60 pints; Friday. April 22. at the Pennock Hospital. Hastings, from 10:30 a m. to 4:15 p.m. with a goal of 75 pints; Thursday, May 12. at the Hastings High School from 9:30 a m. to 3:15 p.m. with a goal of 150 pints; Wednesday . June 1, at the Nashville Methodist Church from I to 6:45 p.m. with a goal of 60 pints; Thursday. June 9, at the Middleville V F.W Hall from 1 to 6:45 p.m. with a goal of 60 pints; Thursday. June 23. at the STIRC, Pine Lake from 1 to 6:45 p.m. with a goal of 100 pints, and Friday. June 24. at the Hastings Methodist Church from 11 a m. to 4:45 p.m. with a goal of 100 pints Killer whale catches the hearts of Caledonia family The Sun and News welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means for readers to express an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letter must include the signature, address and tele­ phone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libel­ ous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. William Joe Chambers, Patrick Collins, Mary Cook, Thomas Crane, Joyce Domire, Charles Eggers, Richard Feirick, James French, Darcia Gale, William Getty. Ruth Geukes, Grace Gulch, David Holes, Frances Hula, Alice Jansma, Kathryn Kenyon, William Kenyon, Roger Kidder. Katherine Krewson, Carolyn Krusinga, Lon Lefanty, Mary Loose, Louise MacGregor, James McDiarmxi, Nellie Myers, Gerald Page, Lois Page, Richard Raymond, Susan Raab. William Raney. Linda Riva. William Schleh, Nancy Seeley, Sanda Sharp. Larry Sinke, William Snowden. John Steensma. Gary Thaler, Terry Titus, Becky Tobias, George VanAntwerp, James Veriinde. James W'ashbum, Bernard Wiennga. Catherine Williamson, Stacia William­ son, Dale Willy ard. Celeste Wolverton, and Leonora Yoder. The volunteers were Cathy Williamson, chairman. Ann Bartlett. Maureen Bart leu. Lois Bremer. Jackie Eaton, Jodie Elies. Barb Errair. Lucille Finkbemer. Helena Hernandez. Louise MacGregor, Nikki Miller. Elizabeth Palmer. Marcia Sweet. Kim VanElst, Sandy VanElst, Sue Veriinde, Alice Wiennga. Celeste Wolverton, Lois Page, Frances Tobin, Kit Roon. Bill Kenyon, James Carroll, assistant scoutmaster; Pete Hernandez, senior com­ mitteeman, Matt Hernandez, and Charlie Dennis of Boy Scout Trixip 65. The VFW Auxiliary donated canteen supplies. Cookies were donated by the ladies of the Holy Family Church, and the VFW Post donated the use of the hall. Additional help was provided by Roman Karpinski. Beauty shop closes after 40 years Georgia Hamacher, owner of Georgia's Beauty Shop in Middleville, said she closed the shop last month after 40 years of business for health reasons. Hamacher said she first set up shop west of town in 1947. She then moved the business to 120*A E Main in 1950 where it has remained until the present. Hamacher said she made friends with many of her customers over the years and hopes they will continue to visit. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 25. 1987 I Page 3 Council to meet with advisor, continued from page 1 about three people, who will then be invited for interviews with the council and the public Following the interviews and some testing for psychological health. Chandler said he would then make a recommendation. “This system has worked well enough, enough times in the past that I have confidence in it. " he said In his eleventh year at WMU. Chandler is a Florida native who has taught at the University of West Florida in Pensacola and at Princeton University. He holds a bachelor's degree in social science from Stetson University in DeLand. Fla . a master's degree in political science from New Jersey s Rutgers University; a bachelor s degree in divinity from Union Theological Seminary in New York City and a master's degree in theology from Princeton. He also holds a doctorate in public law and government from Columbia University. Local restaurant opens The grand opening of a Middleville restaurant is taking place this week. Rick Ramsey and Mary McCathy. new owners of Mr.’s Cones and Dogs on M-37. have put up a new sign in front of the building, re­ sided the exterior and redecorated the seating area. The owners, originally from Grand Rapids but Mid­ dleville residents for the post year, have also expand­ ed the menu to include barbecued chicken and fried clams. Puff the Dragon Pedal Tractor Pull The Lake Odessa Fair is pleased to announce its second annual Puff the Dragon Pedal Tractor Pull on Friday, July 3, at 1 p.rn. All children between ages of four and 11 will compete in classes according to their ages to see who can pedal their tractor the furthest. They will compete for trophies and ribbons. Barry 4-Mer’s can compete in dog show Barry County youths will join 4-H’ers from across the state in the Michigan 4-H Dog Show July 25. at Michigan State University. "The dog show gives young people a chance to demonstrate the skills they've learned and taught their animals through the 4-H pro­ ject.” says Kathy Walters. Barry County 4-H Youth Agent. The 4-H members and their dogs will compete in a variety of events, including obe­ dience. showmanship, brace, team and Leader Dog puppy classes. In showmanship classes. 4-H'ers are judged on their dog handling and showing skills and will demonstrate their animal's conditioning for the show ring. Young people competing in the Leader Dog puppy classes will demonstrate how well their animals have learned the basic skills they'll need later to become leader dogs for the blind Show time will be from 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m. at the MSU Livestock Pavilion on the MSU campus Registration deadline for participating is July I. For more information, con­ tact Wallers at the Barry County Cooperative Exten­ sion Service Office, call 948-4862. BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 A Iso Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1% Mite E of Whdneyville Truth-in-taxation millage increase ok’d by village by Robert J. Johnston Members of the Middleville Village Council unanimously approved a truth-in-taxation millage resolution Tuesday, worth S3.500 m revenues to the village. The council held a public hearing on the proposed millage rate on June 9. The village levied 10 9988 mills in 1986. but due to Headlee Amendment restric­ tions will only levy 10.4489 mills in 1987. The Headlee Amendment limits the amount of revenue a municipality may take in. based on the average increase in state equalized valuations (SEV) on property statewide. Without approval of the truth-in-taxation resolution, the village would have been required to reduce the levy further to 10.2524 mills •Without the truth intaxation (resolution) the village have b^en out S3.500.” village Treasurer Gary Rounds said. The increase approved amounts to 19.65 cents per SI.000 SEV. or about S3 93 on a S40.000 home Excavator paid, continued from front page "If you had seen Bob Main the night that we dug the bodies up. it took ten years off his life." Dykstra said The excavator said that he told Main that night not to worry about pay ing him until he had the problems with the home straightened out. "It's not his fault that hap­ pened.” Dykstra said. "I just received my money (Monday) night, so 1 was pretty patient in waiting.” Main, meanwhile, said that further construction on the home is still caught in red tape between the lending institu­ tion. Great Lakes Federal Bancorp, and title insurance companies. Mam had originally paid $5,000 to Prong, he said, but Prong never paid off the sub­ contractors. Dykstra, and ce­ ment contractor Jerry Lucas of Dutton. Lucas has not yet been paid. Main said. Because of the unpaid bills, the first title insurance com­ pany would not insure the pro­ perty. Main said. He said he offered to put the money needed to pay off Lucas in escrow until the legal tangle is resolved so that the bank could release money to com­ plete construction He said that his lawyer found a title insurance com­ pany willing to insure the home under that arrangement, but the company was not ap­ proved by the bank. Now. he said, his lawyer is working with another title insurance firm that is approved bv Great Lakes. "We re just trying to get the funds released before this goes to court.” Main said. If the legal battle goes to court it could take up to two years, he said. Caledonia graduate, continued from front about 9:10 p.m.. Weeks said. Witnesses said that upon impact. Schalk was thrown in­ to Colin Bradford who was climbing the embankment Schalk died of multiple in­ juries. the coroner’s report said. Weeks said the remaining four teens will be cited for trespassing violations. "A lot of people go up there and swim. A lot of these kids' parents used to swim there This is a no trespassing area There's a sign on the east end of the main access.” Weeks said. He said Schalk is the third person to die at the site in seven years One broke his seek while diving off the tresle and one drowned after aptarently striking the bottom of ;he river, he said. Funeral services were held Saturday in Cascade Christian Church and burial was at Cascade Cemetery. SOMETIMES IT TAKES MONEY TO MAKE MONEY, BUT IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE YOURS. USE OURS TO MAKE YOUR BUSINESS GROW. We know that investing in small businesses is like investing in this growing community Your success is important to us and we want to see that you achieve it. When you need cash to help your business grow, modernize the office, purchase new equip­ ment, expand or diversify, ask us We ll do our best to see that you get it at reasonable rates and flexible terms. Stop in, let’s talk! 267 E. Main Street Get results with Sun & News Jij&R FDIC CLASSIFIEDS STATE BANK Of CALEDONIA 3205 68th St. S.E Offices in Caledonia & Dutton Tele: 698-6337 Phone 795-3345 - CALEDONIA — Tele: 891-8113 DUTTON �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 25. 1987 Resources camp challenges 4-H’ers Young people looking for a fun and challenging summer­ time activity may wish to con­ sider attending the 4-H Great Lakes Resources Camp July 19-25 at the Ocqueoc Outdoor Center near Rogers City, Mich. The camp is open to 13- to 15-year-olds who want to learn more about natural resources and the Great Lakes, including wildlife habitats, shipping, forestry, dune and beach ecology, and entomology. “This year’s camp offers some special activities that focus on how humans manage the environment.” says 4-H program leader Lowell Rothen. Participants will spend one day exploring the commercial fishing industry from a charter fishing boat on lake Huron, visit the world's largest open pit limestone quarry and tour the Hammond Biological Station At the biological station, scientists of the U.S. Fisheries and Wildlife Service manage lamprey eels. The eel popula­ tion is controlled throughout the Great Lakes because of the management efforts of biologists. Campers will find out bow biologists control and monitor the numbers of eels and other species of fish. At the limestone quarry . the plant manager will take par­ ticipants on a tour of the facili­ ty. with its mining operation and loading docks for Great Lakes freighters, so that they may get a closer look at bow people use the Great Lakes for transportation The 4-H Great Lakes Resources Camp is jointly sponsored by Michigan 4-H Youth Programs, the Michigan Sea Grant Advisory Service and Michigan Bell LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.‘Caledonia. MI Sunday Morning Worship..................................................8:30a.m. Sunday School...................................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship................................................ 11:00a.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor Rev. Gil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH afternoon grass fire that occured on the comer of Cherry Valley and Green Lake Road was due to a lit cigarette butt. Kenyon said his department kept the fire from spreading, but he is cautioning area residents to use extra care while cooking out or using burning barrels He suggests that people refrain from toss­ ing cigarette butts out their car windows. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 9:45a.m 11:00 a m o 00 p.m 6:45p.m. MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning Worship .................................................... 11:00a.m. Sunday School......................................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship...................................... t>:00 p.m All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Rev. Donald Heydens Phone 891-92 59 Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ..............9:00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. First Friday Mass................................. 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St The Church where everybody is somebody... ... and lesus Christ is Lord" 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 6 00 p m 7 00 p m 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School f venmg Worship Service Despite last weekend's downpour in some areas, western Michigan is experien­ cing a period of severe drought, meteorologists say. which is having an adverse af­ fect on farmers and homeowners, whose lawns and shrubs are suffering for lack of rain The dry spell is also con­ cern for Middleville Fire Chief Bob Kenyon. He suspects that a Friday Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 9 45 a m 11:00 a m 9 30 a m Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Rev. William Dobson, Pastor 4-H Natural Resources Camp, contact your local Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice office. Fire chief says use extra care during dry spell Rev. Wesley Coffey Rev. Robert Gerke Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday t vening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study Registration applications are due in the state 4-H office by July 1. The cost of atten­ ding the camp is $65 For more information about 1000 am 11 IS am 6 00 p m Morning Worship....................... 10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 If you would like your church’s Directory information listed call 795-3345 for more information. St. Rep. Hillegonds to marry in August State Representative Paul Hillegonds of Holland and Nancy Phillips of Lansing will be married in August, his of­ fice has announced The wedding will be on Aug. 2 at the First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor His father, the Rev William Hillegonds. is the pastor of that church and will preside at the ceremony. Rep Hillegonds. 38. is ser­ ving his fifth term in the Michigan House of Represen tatives and is currently the House of Republican Leader He is a graduate of the Middleville-Lakewood tennis tourney schedule revised Please note the following scheduling revisions for the 15 and 18-y ear-old groups in the Middleville-Lakewood tennis tournament: 12 and under - Tuesday . June 30 at 8:30 a.m.; 18 and under Tuesday . June 30 at 10:30 a.m.; 15 and under Wednes day. July I at 8:30 a m. Entry fee is $5. There will be a charge of $1 plus entry fee for late entries. Deadline 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherrv Valiev Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m • 2nd Service HxV a.m. Church School 9r|5 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. As part of an annual road maintenance program, three village streets in Middleville are receiving a seal coat at a cost of $15,500. The streets receiving the at­ tention this year are West Main from M-37 to the city limits; Russel from Main to State; and State from Russel to the east end. Village Manager Kit Rixm said. The state is funding the PHONE 891-8119 Rev Wayne Kiel. Rostor Rev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Raster Sheryl Baar, Director of Christian Education repairs underway on M 37 north ol Main Street to the north village limits. Repair work there consists of cutting and removing bad joints and concrete patching. Inez Warren, foreman of the State Highway Garage in Hastings, said “The work will hopefully be completed in two weeks,” she said. Grandma’s Trunk to be opened at library Come take a peek as Great Grandma's trunk is unpacked at the Caledonia branch of the Kent County Library System Children ages 6-12 will discover what lies inside: tales from Michigan as well as songs and stories brought to Michigan by great grand­ mothers many years ago. A story of today's im­ migrants will be featured in the showing of the Academy A w a rd - w i n n i ng film, “Molly’s Pilgrim”. The 45-minutc program is scheduled for Wednesday. Ju­ ly 8 at 2 p.m., and is free. The Caledonia branch is located at 240 Emmons. ‘Sojourn’ coming to church Sojourn, a contemporary Christian music group, com­ prised of senior high young people from the United Brethren Churches of the Michigan Conference, will be appearing at Gaines United Brethren Church on Sunday, June 28 at 6 p m The group will be featuring the musical: “The Light Brigade The church is located at 92nd Street and Kalamazoo Avenue, Caledonia. The public is invited. F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome Located in Leighton Township Corner ot 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship < Interpreted for hearing impairedi........... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ...................................... 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................ 7:00p.m. Pioneer Club IK thru 6 grade).......... Wed.. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship... Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 for entries is June 26 Unrank cd players only ’he entry form should include name; age on the day you will play; phone number, age groupts) in which you will play; and if male or female player. Questions may be directd to Larry Seger. 795-9159 or Marty Snoap. 698 9480 Send entries to. Larry Seger. 1651 Yankee Springs Rd . Middleville. Ml 49333 Village streets, highway under repair YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor University of Michigan and Cooley Law School in Lans­ ing. He was admitted to the bar last year His parents, the Res and Mrs. Hillegonds. are former Holland residents. Ms Phillips. 32. is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Frank Phillips of East Lans i ng She is a graduate of Aquinas College. The couple will make their home at his residence on 142nd Avenue in Laketown Township in Allegan County It will be the second mar­ riage for both OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... 795-9277 — MIDDLEVILLE - Sil Insurance and Medicaid Accepted __________________ _ I �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 25. 1987 / Page 5 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST by Jean Soest Tuesday evening the members of the International Order of Oddfellows of Caledonia and their wives met at the Wagon Wheel for a delicious dinner I think everyone there had more than enough to eat Friday evening the Soest family called on the Mr and Mrs Lea Yoder, the first step to a long but fun filled weekend. Saturday morning the Grand As left on a weekend tour to Warsaw. Ind Thirteen model As. one lincoln. and two modern cars lin­ ed up at the comer of 44th and Clyde Park, leaving there at 8:30 a m. Another car and couple joined us at Allegan, where we had stopped for cof­ fee The hot weather took its toll on the old cars and we had Io stop often to help figure out why the cars were acting like they were We found dirt in the gas lines, vapor locks, car­ buretor that wasn't quite working, timing that wasn't right, a speedometer that quit, water pump that wore out and three flat tires And with Model As you fix them on the spot, you don't take them to a garage We dodged rain most of both ways, but it rained after we got to the motel in Warsaw ami on our way home by Kalarna/oo Some of the members of the trip enjoyed a tour of a Car Center where they restore and modify cars and trucks. The other members on the trip visited the Warsaw Glass Factory and the summer home of Billy Sunday. Sunday morning the group toured the factory where ex­ plored vans are converted, getting to follow through from beginning to finished van. A lot of work goes into a van A big thanks to Les Yoder for putting this tour together. The Richard Soest family called on Mr. and Mrs. Art Soest Sunday evening to wish Grandpa a happy Father's Day Dewey Geldersma's birth­ day is June 27: You may send him a card at Lowell Medical Care Center. 350 N. Center. Lowell. Mich. 49331. it was reported that Caledonia had about a half inch of rain in the big ram storm of Sunday. Not nearly enough. BILLIE'S BEAUTY SALON "On the Lake" 555 S Shore Onve Green laxe Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RUSSELL. OWNER 25 YEARS. NTHE SAME LOCAT'D* Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Kegerreis called on Edythe Aldrich at Sherbrooke Saturday afternoon The Caledonia United Methodist Church is to have communion this Sunday. June 28. Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Raab. Mr. and Mrs Wilbur Raab. Reggis. Shelly and Sharia Raab dined out Sunday for Father’s Day . Mr and Mrs John King at­ tended the wedding of James Peters and Doris Verberg Saturday afternoon The ceremony was held at Brewer Park. Byron Center, and the reception was held at the Dorr American Legion Hall The Sesquincentennial Wagon Train left l^ansing on Monday morning June 15 on their first leg of a 150 mile trip to celebrate the state's 150 year anniversary. Frances and Ann Campan of Alto. Wes and June Huyscr of Delton. Gerald and Margaret Waldeck, and Elton and Lindie Smith of Caledonia went to the Charlotte Fair Grounds Monday evening where the wagon train came in the spend the night. The wagon train will return to Lansing this weekend. Congratulations to Walt and Eleanor Flynn on their 50th wedding anniversary on June 19 It's a boy for Eugene and Patricia Holiday. Congratula­ tions. By the listing on the Grand Rapids Press Wizard Contest many area residents were in­ volved in it. You may not have won but some of you did pretty well, while others didn't do as good. Better luck next time. One more reminder: if you are interested in having a booth at Caledonia's July 4 celebration contact the com­ mittee now at 891-9148. The day will soon be here. Clair and Phyllis Ferris spent the weekend of June 21 up at AuGraves and had a nice vacation. Hopefully ail will feel free to attend the July 4 celebration at Caledonia David Fleischmann and his crew will have three stations for shuttl­ ing senior citizens to the park and back. Out of towners may park their cars al lhe elemen­ tary parking lot The shuttle cars will pick up folks at lhe elementary parking lot. at the site of the old railroad tracks uptown and at the top of the hill before you go down to the park All handicapped persons may drive their cars down and park on the ball diamond area entrance, pnmded they show a handicap sticker Hope to see you ail there Last week Wednesday the tops club sponsored a bus tnp to Shipshewana to the Flea Market It was 104 degrees and the air conditioner didn’t work very well. All survived probably all lost a few pounds too Gilbert and Helen Rich had a lovely party for their 50th wedding anniversary. Many friends and relatives attended Fndav evening at Holv Fami­ ly Hail Sarah Joy Gibson, darling two week old daughter of Charles and Susan Gibson, passed away June 18. Our condolences to the family. In­ terment was in Caledonia Lakeside Cemetery. Caledonia Robert Ellis. 73, passed away June 19. He was a retired foreman of Rockwell International. He is survived by his wife Madeline and their daughter. Dick and Cherie Dnscall of Caledonia, two grandchildren and a sister Dorothy Wilmire of Wayland. Intermem in Nicocco. Ind Funeral service by Roetman. Caledonia. Our sympathies extend to the family. Brady Porter of Alaska, went with her mother, cousins, aunt and sister to Cedar Point Friday through Sunday to celebrate Brady's 10 birthday. Congratulations to her. Marcia and l^irry Gchl hosted Larry's children Bob and Tammy. Tom and Kim and Ann. at the MidVilla Sun­ day evening. They had a nice evening. Ralph and Thelma Gehl were Sunday evening dinner guests along with Clair Waite, at the David Fleischmanns. Barbara flew to Mary land last Wednesday. returning this Wednesday. She attended graduation of her grandchild and visited her family. The father and son breakfast was held last Sunday at Holy Family Church hall with nice attendance. Nancy Sutterfield drove down from Sauford last Fri­ day evening to attend the 50th wedding anniversary party of her uncle and aunt Gilbert and Helen Rich. She returned home Saturday . After 60 Club plans trip to see hit musical The After 60 Club is plann­ ing a trip to Marshall on Wednesday, Aug. 12 to see the musical “Some Enchanted Evening.” Dinner will be at Schuler’s and lhe show at the Marshall Civic Center. The bus will leave the high school parking lol at 10 a m. Cost will be $16.50 plus a small charge for the bus. Call Leone Sweet 795-3689 for reservations. Watercolor by Gerald Vilenski for art show at Blanco Furniture. Public invited to July art show A month-long art show, featuring five West Michigan artists, will be held at Blanco Furniture in Shelbyville bet­ ween Wayland and Martin, during the month of July. The store will display art­ work by Gerald Vilenski watercolor (Plainwell); Gloriela Dolak - wall hanging (Plainwell); and Jana Hanka etching, lithograph (Kalamazoo. Czechoslavakia). Other artists featured in the show are Leo Nelson, WimmI carver from Kalkaska, and Gary Navarre, potter from Kalamazoo. Happy 60 Club sets dinner Caledonia's “Happy 60” Club July dinner. Monday, July 6, the Caledonia “Happy 60” Club will have their potluck dinner at noon, at the Community Education Room. Bring a dish to pass, your own table service and your own beverage. A short business meeting will follow the dinner, then after all the 4th of July celebrations, we will play bingo for the afternoon. Each person is to bring a gift wrap­ ped for prizes, that way everyone will win a prize for the day. Thornapple Pre-School Registration Thornappie Co-Operative Pre-School is taking registra­ tions for the Fall Seminar. Classes are offered for 3 and 4 year olds. Pre-school is located in the Mid­ dleville Christian Reformed Church, 708 W. Main, for registration call Jamie Shuck, 891-8020. I SATURDAY ONLY 10A.M.-10P.M. | $ On Furniture • • • But Only At: BLANCO FURNITURE IN SHELBYVILLE... Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia. Michigan HURRY! Because Times are changing Fast.. . OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contucr Lenses • Vision Tkerdpx Phone — 891 1056 Wall hanging by Gloriela Dolak for art show at Blanco Furniture. OWUS 131* 124th Ave 672 611Sor672*7913 CLOSED: Friday, June 26th OPEN: Saturday, Only 10-10! BLANCO FURNITURE shdby vilk. ml �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 25, 1987 Bud Kyle of Galien drives his team and wagon along North Broadway in Hastings. A fellow wagoneer joins him to chat for awhile. Sesquicentennial wagoneers revisit 1800s The wagoneers report no traffic-related trouble and wonderful hospitality from their fellow southwest Michigan residents. John Zimmerie, 7, of Sawyer munches on a cracker while spending part of his summer vacation on the Michigan roods. by Dal in Clark Ah. the good ole days... The days of cooking over a campfire, sing-alongs, and guitar music.. The days of covered wagons and travel on horseback... The days of rising at dawn to feed and water the horses. A handful of Michigan residents are revisiting the good ole days on a wagon train traveling from Galien to Lansing in celebration of Michigan’s sesquicentennial year of statehood. They began their 167-mile trek on June 14. after taking part in the Three Oaks Flag Day Parade. They plan to ar­ rive in Lansing on June 28, said wagonmaster Leland Habel of Galien. About 12 wagons and six outriders made up the group that passed through Yankee Springs on Sunday and Mon­ day. They spent Monday night at the Barry County Fairgrounds and headed for Woodland Tuesday morning. The wagoneers all live within a 25-mile radius of Galien and range in age from 5 to 73 years. Those that aren’t retired or selfemployed are using their vacation days to travel back in time. A typical day for the members of the wagon train begins around 5 a m., they said. After taking care of their horses and getting everything secured for the day ’s journey, the wagoneers return to 1987 for a short tune while they move their trailers, trucks, and travel homes to the place where they will next set up camp. RN/LPN Immediate openings for Supervisor 11-7, Med/Surgical and Pediatric positions, all shifts, full & part-time. Generous benefit package. Also, ICU 12 hr. shifts with every third weekend coverage. Apply to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Personnel Department 1009 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-3451 e.o.e. Then they return, via restored firetruck, to their horses and wagons and begin the day’s journey. They try to be on the road by 8 a m. and their routine 2(Fmile a day trek lasts until at least 3 pm.. Habel said. When they reach their campsite, they pull the wagons into a circle and once again, feed the animals before they feed themselves. They carry food supplies and cooking equipment with them for times of emergency, but the McDonald's across from their Barry County Fairground campsite was a welcome friend. The wagoneers are joined at times by friends and family members who travel with them for awhile. Karyn Zimmerie of Sawyer joined her husband. Mark, over the weekend, bringing their two sons. John. 7, and Jason. 5. to see their daddy on Father's Day The family also celebrated Jason's fifth birthday. Continued on page 1 Leslie Everett is one of the original planners of the wagon train. Plans began about a year ago, he said. "All of the originals are still with us," he said. Guess who’s 37 on the 27th? Happy Birthday Love D & D, C & C, & J �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / June 25, 1987 / Page 7 Wagon train, cont. Although the wagon tram is traveling along busy rural highways and roads, they report no accidents or traffic problems. In case of emergency, the wagoneers are able to fend for themselves; a paramedic and a horsesboer are among the travelers Along the way. the wagon train has slopped to visit nurs­ ing homes and other place** where people have welcomed them People have been more than generous." said Dorothy Dashner of Portage. Facing the elements has not dampened the spirits of the en­ thusiastic wagoneers. What do they do in a heavy rain? A unison chorus of voices replies. “Get wet!" and they laugh "We're all jusi out here en­ joyin' life." said Leslie Everett of Bronson. OBITUARIES Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10“ per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m. > Maxine E (Mick) Meringa CALEDONIA - Mrs. Maxine E. (Mick) Meringa, 62, of Caledonia died Thurs­ day, June 18,1987 at her home. Mrs. Meringa was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband, Arthur J. Mennga; her child­ ren. Howard and Carol Grif- horst of Grand Rapids, Darlene Buzzitta of Caledonia; five grandchildren; several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, June 22 at the RonanVanderpool-Stegenga Funeral Chapel, Grand Rapids. Bunal was at Rosedale Memorial Park. • LEGAL NOTICES SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE DefouU hoi been mode in the condition* of o mortgoge mode by LEROY PAT TERSON ond JUDY PATTERSON husband ond wife to Security No tionol Bonk of Bottle Creek Bo* tie Creek. Michigon (now COM ERICA BANK BATTLE CREEK A Michigon Bonking Corporotion). Mortgoge* doted June 25 1976. ond recorded on July 7, 1976, in Liber 226 on poge 991 Borry County Record* Michigon ond on which mortgoge there is cloimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY FOUR THOU SAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHT ond 67/100 Dollar* ($74,188 67), including intereit at 10% per annum. Under the power of sol* con­ tained in saio mortgoge ond the statute in such ca*e mode ond provided, notice is hereby given thot *oid mortgage will be fore clo»ed by a »ole of the mortgog ed premise*. or tome port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hot­ ting*. Michigan at 11 00 o’clock am. on July 10, 1987 Said premite* ore tituated in Township of Barry Barry County Michigon ond ore described at Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 19. Town 1 North Range 9 West Barry Townthip Barry County. Mich­ igan. thence North 00“ 02’ 30 West, along the West line of »aid Section 19, a distance of 1331.17 feet: thence South 89“ 15’ 30" East. 1322.00 feet to the true place of beginning: thence con­ tinuing South 89“ 15' 30" East. 35.27 feet, thence 57.07 feet along the arc of a curve to the right; whose radius i* 76.59 feet, and whose chord bears South 68° 16 58 East. 54.83 feet: thence 56.22 feet along the orc of a curve to the left whose radius is 78 91 feet and whose cord bears South 67° 43' 02" East 55.04 feet: thence South 88° 07' 30 East 491.45 feet, thence South 01’ 52' 30 West 33 00 feet, thence South 22“ 00 West. 230 00 feet, thence South 05“ 22 25 West 418.50 feet: thence South 25“ 00 West, 275 00 feet thence South 02“ 03 30 West. 33.00 feet thence North 87“ 56 00 West. 526 37 feet: thence North 00“ 02’ 30* West. 316.08 feet; thence South 88“ 33 30 East. 142.32 feet thence North 00“ 02’ 30 West 671.33 feet to the place of begin ning EXCEPTING the following described land All that certain piece or parcel of land situate ond being in the Township of Barry County of Borry and State of Michigon and described as follows to wit Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 19 Town 1 North Range 9 West Barry Township, Borry County Mich­ igan thence N 00“ 02 30 W along the West line of said Sec tion 19 a distance of 1331.17 feet thence S 89“ 15 30 E 1322.00 feet to the true ploce of beginning .'hence continuing S 89“ 15 30 E 35 27 feet thence 57.07 feet along the arc of a curve to the right whose radius is 76 59 feet and whose chord bears S 68“ 16 58 E 54 83 feet thence 56 22 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, whose radius i» 78.91 feet ond whose chord bears S 67* 43 02 E 55 04 feet thence S 88“ 07 30 E 491 45 feet thence SOI’52 30 W 33.00 feet thence S 22“ 00 West 230 00 feet thence S 05* 22 25 W 204 41 feet to the true ploce of beginn •ng thence S 05s 22" 25 W 214 09 feet thence S 25’ 00 00 W 109 95 feet thence N 87* 56 00 W 203.01 feet, thence N 05’ 22 25 E 315.52 feet, thence S 87* 56 00 E 240 00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to roodway easements over the Southerly 33 00 feet and the Northerly 33.00 feet Also subject to a horse grazing easement over the Southerly 185 feet, together with a 66 foot rood way eosement for ingress and egress from Highway M-43 to the above described parcel, the centerline of which is describ­ ed os follows Commencing at a point on the West line of said Section 19. dis­ tant North 00“ 02 30 West 676.00 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section: thence South 88“ 33 30 East 244 44 feet thence 92 99 feet along the orc of a curve to the right whose radius is 102.06 feet thence South 36’ 21 30 East 240 85 feet, thence 186 31 feet along the orc of a curve to the left, whose radius is 206 98 feet thence South 87* 56 East. 1080 60 feet thence 302 67 feet along the orc of a curve to the left, whose radius is 266.59 feet: thence North 27° 01 East, 147.50 feet, thence 140.89 feet along the orc of a curve to the right whose radius is 234.11 feet; thence South 39“ 32 30" East. 123.07 feet, thence 118.50 feet along the arc of a curve to the right whose radius is 306.53 feet, thence 112.77 feet along the arc of a curve to the left whose radius is 79.88 feet; thence 101.45 feet along the orc of a curve to the left whose radius is 73.25 feet; thence North 02“ 22' 00 East, 302.35 feet: thence 219.27 feet along the orc of a curve to the left whose radius is 148.80 feet, thence 341.41 feet along the arc of a curve to the right whose radius is 455 36 feet thence North 39“ 06 30 West 105 71 feet: thence 187.65 feet along the orc of a curve to the left whose radius is 219.35 feet; thence North 88“ 07 30" West 491.45 feet, thence 56.22 feet along the orc of a curve to the right whose radius is 78.91 feet thence 56.07 feet along the arc of a curve to the left whose radius is 76.59 feet: thence North 89“ 15' 30 West 1357.27 feet to the West line of said Section 19 ond the point of ending of said eosement The redemption period shall be 12 month,*) from the dote of such sole. Doted Moy 28 1987 COMERICA BANK BATTLE CREEK Mortgogee TROTT AND TROTT A Professional Corporation Attorney* for Mortgagee SOON Woodword Ave Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills Ml 48013(6-25) Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Your Lawn Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) Middleville Bob Klinge A , , - . ■W* 795-7647 fl CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Robert CUTLERVILLE - Mr. Robert W. Ellis, 73, of Cutler­ ville died Friday, June 19, 1987 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Ellis was a retired foreman of Rockwell International. Surviving are his wife, Madeline; one daughter, Dick Sarah Joy CALEDONIA - Sarah Joy Gibson, infant daughter of Charles J and Susan J. Gibson died Friday, June 18, 1987. Ostomy group to meet July 7 The Grand Rapids Ostomy Association meets Tuesday. July 7 at 7 p.m. in the Kent­ wood Library. Guest speaker will be Susan Bek man on, ‘‘Self Protection". Ail interested persons are invited to attend. For informa­ tion call Lee 534-4424. ( W. Ellis and Cherie Driscoll of Caledo­ nia; two grandsons; one brother, Virgil Chipman of Illi­ nois; one sister, Dorothy Wilmore of Wayland. There were no funeral services held. Burial was near Morocco, IN. Arrangements were made by Roetman Funeral Home. Gibson Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Roetman Funeral Home. 4-H lists 1987 graduates The following Barry Coun­ ty 4-H members are graduating this year: Jeff Neal. Bruce Jones. Angel Frost. Kim Bubnas. Kelly Reid. Chris Bell. Will Miller. Shelly Bever, Lynn Nolen. Kim Belson. Kelly Wiennga, Jennifer Geukes, Amy Haywood. Michelle Melkvik, Penny Ward. Joel Lenz, Julie Garrison, Kerron De Priest and Robert Hewlett. VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 9, 1987 The Truth in Taxation hearing was called to order at 7:00 p.m. There were no comments from any citizens. The hearing was closed at 7:02 p.m. President Pro Tern Hardy then called the regular council meet­ ing to order. Present Bray, Filcek. Hardy, Myers ond VandenBerg Absent Thatcher and Riley Guests: Marge Loew Mike Kelley ond new* reporters Minute* of the Moy 26. 1987 meeting were approved os read. Myers reported thot the joint township village building ond site committee recommend a feasobihty study to be under­ taken Cost to be shored 50 50 between village ond township totd cost not to exceed $6 300.00 Myers moved that the village fund its shore of study to be per­ formed by Progressive Engineer ■ng of Grand Rapid* and the cost not to exceed $3 150 00 Support by VandenBerg Aye* all car­ ried VandenBerg moved the print­ ed bills be po«d Support by Bray. Ayes oil carried VandenBerg moved the print­ ed transfer* be allowed a* fol­ lows Total to Payroll $16 819 96 Total to Motor Pool 3 179 41 Support by Filcek Aye* oil. cornod VandenBerg moved the follow­ ing transfers be allowed Water Rece-v.ng »o Water Operat.ng ond Maintenance $3 700 00 Sewe< Rece-«>ng to Sewer Operating and Maintenance 3.000.00 Water Fund to Payroll Fund 2.200 00 Major Street to Local Street . . . . 5,000.00 Support by Bray. Ayes all, car­ ried. Motion was made by Filcek, support by VandenBerg to change Hydrant Transfer (101-441-944) to read Public Fire Protection Tronsfer (101-441 944). Hardy moved to reimburse Of ficer Andrew Frantz $231.62 for his expenses incurred while at­ tending breathalyzer school. Sup­ port by Bray. Ayes all. earned. Hardy moved to employ Dr. Ralph Chandler to conduct a search and perform testing for a potential police chief, cost not to exceed $1,200.00. Support by Myers Aye; 3 and Nay 2 Motion carried. Manager Roon and council reviewed the Manager * Report Council directed Manager Roon to put drain pipe around fire sta­ tion. put new floor tile in meeting room of fire station coot streets and painting of curbs and hy­ drants. Manager Roon informed the council that Bill Kenyon wo* hired to fill the vacancy in the DRW Hardy moved to lease the old dump property to the TK Youth Baseball League Support by Bray Ayes 4 and Nay 1 Motion carried. Minutes from the Planning Commission * regular meeting June5 1987 were reod and plac­ ed on file Council and Officer Joe Wen­ ger receded the May Police Ac­ tivity Report With no further business. Bray moved for adjournment Support by Filcek Ayes all carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m. CHRIS MUGRiDGE Deputy Clerk (6-25) Miscellaneous Business Services BUILDING for rent for recep­ tions, parties or group meetings. Catering available. 202 E. Mam. Middlevine, 795-7552 POLE BUILDINGS Completely erected 24’x40’x8’ $3650. Includes one service door and choice of 9x7 overhead or slider. Fast starts on most build­ ings, contact us on any size. Call Mecca Buildings for your local representative at 1-800-544-6682 or Local 616-887-8855. DUE TO THE REMODEL­ ING and addition of our tam for our fruit, craft and produce sales, we will be taking quality made * craft items on consignment. For more information or appoint­ ment, call Hilton Farms Apple Acres, 891-8019 or 891-8947 WANTED: Carpenter work. fr:c estimates, call 795-7290 A \N1 ED: Wrc pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts Phone 792-2606 or 792 2812_______ Jobs Wanted Community Notices DRYWALL, hanging, finish­ ing. texture ceilings, & sprayed ceilings, 9 yrs. experience. 945-5063__________________ ARTS AND CRAFTS Flea Market. Beechwood Hills Summerfest. June 27, 10a.m. to 5p.m. 131 X way to Wayland exit, follow signs to 3144 22nd St. Hopkins_______________ PAINTING jobs wanted, exper ienced. Ph. 795-7290 Wanted Help Wanted DENTAL ASSISTANT: Cale donia office. Phone 891-1240 SH ARP~HOM EM AK ERS: Christmas Around the World is now hiring demonstrators. Deb Hcuss 948-8970 or Betty Hill 795-9225__________________ SUMMER HELP WANTED: high school girls wanted for grocery carry-out Apply at; Sav-Mor Supermarket M-37, Middleville. WANT1 i’ people to use a New Herbal Nutrition Weight Control Prog ram. No drugs. No hunger. No exercise! 100% guarantee. Call 313-756-1059 after 5!_______ \\ Wil I): IL- .s.: ’ Caledonia area, three bedroom or more. Near school preferred, but not necessary. Immediate possession. Phone 616-452-0352 For Rent For Sale A FURNITURE SALE’! 1st time ever in Michigan. It’s rock bottom Saturday. A sale like you’ve never been to before! 5 miles west of beautiful Gun Lake. Only in Shelbyville. Only at Blanco Furniture. 672-5115 Garage Sate GARAGE SALE: Thurs & Fri June 25th & 26th. Ladies clothes size 14-16, boys & large men’s clothes, 1967 Camaro parts, craft items, dishes, shelves, much more. 5895 Stimson Rd. Middleville. 9-5 Lost & Found APARTMENT FOR RENT m Caledonia, upstairs, utilities paid, appliances. $350 month, $150 deposit, lease. Ph. 891-8545 BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. FOR RENT Apartment, I bedroom, full bath, immediate possession, $225. Henry at ReMax Brokers 891-9219 Sun & News Classifieds Cail LOST-REWARD Cat. All white with black spot over his hip, black tail with white ring, black tip, light blue collar. Answers to Ringo. 795-7491 CLEAN OUT YOUR BASE­ MENT and your attic. Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and the Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554 Ph: 795-3345 KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS 0t£ FUELOIL GAS / DCSEL SERVING HOME FARM WDUSTOV DRESEL 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (616) 891 8198 featuring Arr«o Prerr S30 ■ gLw Diesei GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS OF WEST MICHIGAN, INC. Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE - 795-7625 124 East Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / June 25. 1967 Lucille Getty open house set Family and friends are cor­ dially invited to help Lucille Getty celebrate her 80th birth­ day at an open house in her honor at the home of Rolland and Colleen Cox. 510 Edward Street. Middleville, on Sun­ day June 28 from 2 to 5 p.m. The family requests no gifts. TK grad reports for duty Navy Constructionman Sandra L. Irwin, daughter of David L. and Juanita I Irwin of 3050 Ryan Road. Hastings, recently reported for duty at Naval Communication Station Harold E. Holt. Exmouth, Australia A 1984 graduate of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School. Middleville, she joined the Navy in December 1984 Johnson to perform at T-K Schools June 25 Carol Johnson The Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library is proud to present Carol Johnson in concert on June 25. at 10:30 a m Her program. “Music With a Message”, is being sponsored by the Michigan Council for the Humanities Ms. Johnson is a multitalented performer who has appeared on The Grand Old Opry and is a recipient of the 1984 Region 9 Award of Recognition from the Michigan Education Association The public is cordially in­ vited to attend this special pro­ gram. Children who present a program ticket earned for reading library books will receive a “Great Lakes. Great Books. Great Readers” TShirt iron on. HEY, I’M AT BERGER CHEVROLET Drop in and see me or call Extra inning secures win forZuidersma A key triple from Dave Tripp in early innings was not enough to secure a win for Sav-Mor in Middleville softball action Tuesday. Ploying against Zuidersmas Masonry and Family Tavern, Sav-Mor was up by a 10-1 score, but Zuidersma s narrowed the lead until tying the contest 14-14 in the 7th. Two runs in the extra 8th inning clinched the game for Zuidersma. Shown catching for Zuidersma is Mike Kilmartin. Nick Gless of Zuidersmas Masonry and Family Tavern secured the first run for his team Tuesday in their 16-14 extra-inning win over Sav-Mor at Sprina Pork. The game was port of the action this week in the 14-team Middleville Softball League. 949-5200, ext. 221 NEW USED CARS AND TRUCKS & LEASING TOM LEEDY Phone 949 5200 Ext 221 CHivRotn SERVING GRANO RAPIOS Since 1925 2525 28th SE GRAND RAPIDS MICH Northwood Institute names student to dean’s list Julia Lynn Bode of Mid­ dleville has been named to the Dean’s List for Spring term announced Dr David E. Fry, president of Northwood In­ stitute To achieve Dean’s List recognition, students must earn a 3.0 grade-point on a 4.0 scale. Northwood Institute is a pnsate. coeducational. ac­ credited college specializing in practical career preparation in bus mess-related fields The coliege’s curriculum includes both two-year and four-year career degree programs Nor­ thwood has campuses located m Midland. Michigan; Cedar Hill. Texas; West Palm Beach, Florida; and the Nor­ thwood Institute Margaret Chase Smith Library Center in Skowhegan, Maine. The college also has extension centers and continuing educa­ tion programs throughout the United Stales and Canada and an international program bas­ ed m Paris, France. 4th of July gala returns to Grand Rapids The grandest celebration of them all to help Michigan residents celebrate the state s Sesquicentenmal will be Grand Rapids' own 4th of July Gala, organizers say This year’s Gala program will begin at 7:30 p.m with the 126 U.S Army Band, Michigan National Guard The group will play a selec­ tion of tunes to bring out the American and Michiganian pride in us all The Grand Rapids Sym­ phony will follow with its an­ nual selection of musical magic The finale will be a magnifi­ cent sky show of fireworks that organizers say is guaranteed to swell the patriotic pride in everyone. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-07-02.pdf 55aecea70821727af6c03d8fff0b8a43 PDF Text Text I ne^jurl And NeiPS Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 117th Year/Twenty Cents No. 18-July 2.1987 Middleville, Michigan 49333 Fire loss estimated in excess of $100,000 by Kathleen J. Oresik Losses are estimated in ex­ cess of $100,000 from Satur­ day’s fire that destroyed the Middleville Village Hall. Kow Pattie’s Saloon and an adjoining apartment and damaged Phil’s Pizzeria. Sgt William Rinckey of the Michigan State Police fire marshal’s office said he has not yet determined a cause of the blaze, but has identified the room in the apartment where the fire ignited. Officials said the investiga­ tion will continue. Firemen from six townships responded to Soturdoy's fire that destroyed two downtown buildings and damaged an adjacent business. Bicyclist collides with car A 17-year-old Middleville youth escaped serious injury Friday after the bicycle he was riding collided with a car on the comer of State and Russel Street. Tim Krewson of Russel Street was treated and released at Pennock Hospital following the 5 p.m. accident, witnesses said. Middleville Police Officer Joseph Wenger said the bicyclist was southbound on Russel Street when he ap­ parently ran a stop sign after maneuvering his bike between a stopped car driven by his mother ard the curb. After running the stop sign his bicycle struck the passenger side of an east­ bound vehicle driven by Grover T. Lethcoe of 12 State St., Wenger said Judging by the 50 foot skid mark. Wenger said, the driver of the car was operating his vehicle at or below the 25 mph speed limit Wenger said that the driver of the car could not avoid the collision. Bowman, owners of the saloon, estimate their loss in excess of $70,000. while their tenant. Bill Steffen, said he lost irreplacable family treasurers (Sec related story). Although insurance ad justers have not placed an of­ ficial dollar value on the damages. Village Manager Kit Roon offered a ballpark figure of $35,000 to the damages incurred at the village hall in the two-hour, late afternoon fire. Village officials said vital documents stored in the vault such as current computerized tax records and billings, deeds to properties, titles, receipts and old, but vital records, were not destroyed. “We’re setting up shop in the Village Community Hall (314 East Main Street), have the same phone number and council meetings will be held in the community room. We’re slowly trying to get things back to normal,” Rixin said. A demolition team will ' most likely be hired to level the Milage hall, he said Thornapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen said the township property descript ion cards and assess­ ment records kept in a fireproof cabinet behind the vault were also unharmed Township meetings will be held in the community nxxn as well since the village set up shop in the township meeting room. Roon said Boysen is surmising that the township suffered a $2,500 loss in office furniture and maps stored in the village hall Bradford White Corp also had old files stored in the basement of the village hall Company officials could not yet comment on the condition of those records, this week. Ross Sclafani. owner of Phil’s Pizzeria, believes he will incur at least a $4,(MM) loss in food and paper gixxls and an even greater loss from having to close the doom to his business. Sclafani was planning to > shop for new carpeting Tues day and said his general con­ tractor told him he could have the pizzeria ready to reopen in less than two weeks. He said many commuity residents wearing rubber boots and carrying buckets Saturday offered to help clean up after the fire. Sclafani speculated that his building did not burn because it is separated from the village hall by a brick fire wall that extends to the roof. The village hall and the saloon were once the same building, he said Continued on page 2 - Caledonia to celebrate July 4th in fine fashion Fun, food, and fireworks will be factors in the Caledonia Fourth of July festivities to be held Saturday in the Caledonia Lakeside Park. A parade featuring the high school band, antique cars, bicycles, and floats will kickoff the day’s events at 11 a m All entries are to meet at Caledonia Elementary School at 10:30 a m and everyone is msiied to participate A tractor pull will begin at noon, as will a kiddie pull Throughout the day, several non-profit food booths will be open for business; the American Legion Auxiliary will be hosting a continuous bingo game from noon to 6 pm, and the Caledonia Young Farmers Group will be sponsoring a Petting Zoo. Kids rides and an arts and crafts fair will also be part of the celebration. Area fire departments will hold a water ball contest at 1:30 pm Kids games begin at 2 pm. and the CYAA ballgame will start around 5 The Lions Club Hole-InOne contest will be featured Continued on page 2- Gavin Chevrolet-Buick vandalized High winds fueled the blaze that ripped through the village Hall and Kow Pattie's Saloon. Middleville Police say that Gavin Chevroiet-Buick Inc., located at 938 Middleville Road, Middleville, are repor­ ting an undetermined loss due to vandalism that occured at the establishment late Sunday evening. Officer Joseph Wenger said Tuesday that an undetermined amount of hubcaps were taken and steering columns were broken on 10 to 12 cars on the lot Wenger said the vandals gamed access to the cars by breaking windows to unlock the doors. The case is still under in­ vestigation and fingerprints lifted from the cars are being sent to the crime lab for possi­ ble identification, he said �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / July 2. 1987 Personal losses insurmountable, burned restaurant owners say by Kathleen J. Oresik Bowman, owners of Kow Paltie’s Saloon and connecting apartment, who incurred an estimated $70,000 loss from Saturday's fire will most like­ ly never recover, they say. Bowman said he invested more than just time and money in his newly acquired business, purchased “nine months and 10 days ago.’’ "I put $35,000 into remodeling besides a $35,000 down payment It's a total loss. I had $15,000 to $20,000 invested in building construc­ tion and twice that in contents. And I put $5,500 in remodel­ ing the apartment and $1,200 for a new porch and stairway. "That doesn’t leave me much down in the bottom of the sock. I’ll never recoup my investment," Bowman said Monday He said his in­ surance coverage will pro­ bably fall $60,000 to $70,000 short of his investment Bowman said he and his wife "really turned the place around It was a real come around We had a great clientele and the best food by far in Middleville." Downhcartedly the former body shop owner said, "I'll get a job some place. I’ve always worked since I was 10-years-old I won't let down the people who trusted me (loaned money).” Tuesday Bowman said he still hadn't determined the full extent of his loss. He said he was ordered by a representative of the Michigan Liquor Comol Department to dispose of all the remaining li­ quor in his establishment. “It's just like when you have a house destroyed by fire. Everything that is smoke damaged has to get tossed." he said Sharon Winans, a former waitress at the saloon, said she was on her way to work when when she saw the blaze “My only concern was for the safety of Pat. Jim and Bill. I didn't know if the building would explode or what “It's a shame when this happens to people who tried so dam hard to make a go of it. They had big prospects for that place." Winans said They were planning to remodel the bathrooms this summer and put in new carpeting, she said. The kit­ chen area was gutted and remodeled before it opened, she continued. “I only wish there was some way I could help them. They are great people,” she said Another victim of the fire is Bill Steffen, the apartment’s MIDDLEVILLE WEST SIDE w/fh NCWMA VEIDERMAN knew 1 was going away, but lately 1 don’t seem to follow through on my thoughts. 1 guess 1 have winter oil in my mental gears. For Father's Day. son Dave gave dad tickets to the Tiger game Sunday. Ted and son Jason and Johnny and I (Cay wasn’t feeling well) went to Ann Arbor where Dave lives. Dave found a sale on Macin­ tosh computers so I got one. Laura. Dave’s friend, brought me back from buying the computer while the others went on to the game. I could care less about baseball, so 1 stayed at Dave's house and played with his Macintosh. Son Ted has been helping Dave get his yard in shape, so we got to $ee that It was a good game. We ate outdoors afterwards, and had a good meal and a good time We didn't get home until midnight so that ’s why I didn’t call you. Mark Frei, owner of adjoin­ ing Graphic Communications, recently remodeled, with a sigh of relief said. "We were lucky” The business suffered only minor damages when the back door was axed and back win­ dow broken by firemen needing to gain entrance to the building, secretary Janet Leckrone said. Leckrone said she leaving a friend’s home in town when she heard the fire whistle blow. "I was shocked to come through town and see the fire," she said. Roon said, "I couldn't believe it when I saw it, I still can't believe it. I started my job as village manager at this building. I won’t work there anymore." Donna Kenyon. Diane Eg­ gers and other Middleville firemen’s wives assisted dur­ ing the fire by preparing numerous sandwiches, refreshments and desserts donated by Sav-Mor super­ market for the six township fire departments' firemen. A view of the ceiling in the village hall. Caledonia 4th of July, continued during the day, and a raffle drawing will be held at 6 p.m. The talent suge will be the place where local performers show their ctuff. Perfor­ mances will begin every hour un the hour sumng at 1 p.m. Sky High Hot Air Balloons will ascend at 7:30 p.m., and WCUZ radion station will be Write us a letter! P.O. Box 130 / Phone 795-3345 MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 The Sun and News was founded in 1870 and is published weekly on Thursdays Second class postage is paid at Middleville Michigan 49333 Member of Michigan Press Association $8.00 $10.00 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Sun & News. P.O. Box B, Hastings. Ml 490S8. Published by ... The Hastings Banner, Inc. ‘Til never recoup my investment,” James Bowman, owner of Kow Pattie’s Saloon continued from pg 1 NEIGHBORS SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties only tenant, who was away from home at the time of the fire "I don't know what I'll do now." Steffen said. He said he was able to retrieve only his strongbox from the bathroom closet All other possessions other than the clothes on his back were destroyed, he said. But he said he is suffering most from the loss of sen­ timental possessions. “My wife passed away in September of 1985." he said with a quiver in his voice. “I've lost most all the keepsakes.” He said he sold the Irving home where he and his wife lived for many years after she died because it was too painful to stay on. then moved to High Street in Middleville before taking the apartment last November. “My wife was a fanatic on photos. Ironically I loaned my daughter two (photo albums) last Saturday. At least not everything is lost." he said. Kentwood firemen worked from on extension ladder to douse the fire that had For the time being. Steffen spread to the roof. is living with his son in Middleville Fire losses exceed $100,000 NEWS OF YOUR Marion Manin called me Jjecause 1 didn’t call her. Boy, do I ever appreciate it when folks call me. Thanks again Marion. Tuesday Marj Williams and Marion met with Marion’s ex­ roommale and friend in Grand Rapids, going out for dinner and shopping. Friday. Adele Parker. Ixxiise Elwood and Marj Williams came over for lunch and they had such a good time visiting. Saturday Marj and Marion attended Florence and Dick Dickerson's 40th wedding anniver­ sary in Grand Rapids. Afterwards they had dinner with Mike and Edna Bender Sun­ day. Marion attended (whether Marion and Marj both went I'm not sure since 1 couldn't get her back on the phone) Lucille Getty's after­ noon birthday celebration Sorry about not calling you folks Sunday evening. I forgot to mention it last week - 1 More photos on page 7 The Sun and News welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means for readers to express an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letter must include the signature, address and tele­ phone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libel­ ous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. broadcasting live during the late afternoon. Local performers will have their time to shine on the talent stage and acts perfor­ mances will sun every hour on the hour from 1 p m. to 5 At 6:30 p.m., it will be time to dance Compiemenury country and oldies rock and roll music will be provided by Eric Clark. Benue Be rends. Bill Bravau, Craig Senna, and Mark Bamoski A special guest appearance will be made by Thom Ellis, a Caledonia High graduate who has cut four single albums; the latest of which is titled, "In Love and Out of Danger ’’ The Independence Day celebration will be concluded with a fireworks display at dusk All fireworks were paid for by area businesses and the finale will be very similar to last year’s presentation, said Celebration Co-Chairman Sharon McConnon T-K wrestlers say “Thank You’ The T K wrestlers would like to thank the community and every one who contributed to the returnable bixtle and can dnve on Saturday, June 27. The wrestlers raised over $500 which will be used to help the wrestlers attend sum­ mer wrestling clinics. The wrestlers would like to especially thank Mr Kyle Fate of the Sav-Mor Store and Mr. Dan Sinclaire of the Cascade Meijers Store for their help and support in ac­ cepting the returnables Thanks Again T-K Wrestlers �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 2, 1987 / Page 3 Mud Run to entertain Barry County fairgoers The Barn County Free Fair will be one of the firs* fairs in West Michigan to host a Mud Run competition. The test of skill will thrill spectators and drivers alike Saturday, July 25, beginning at 4 p.m. as drivers direct their four-wheel drive pickups through an oblong, mud-filled pit which is deepest at the far end. Those driving the far­ thest win. Sometimes the top placers win by only a few in­ ches, says Art Fleser of Dorr who has coordinated the project Fleser says the competition provides plenty of excitement for the audience. “It's been quite a good thing for spectators because it's not dangerous, but the ef­ fect of the speed is stilfl there.'' says Fleser “It gives all the illusion of running 100 m.p.h. - mud’s flying, engines are racing and you can still run along beside the trucks." Mud Runs have been gain­ ing in popularity for the last decade or so. says Fleser Regular competitions are held throughout the state, and na­ tional competitions have been held in Indianapolis. Ind., and Springfield. Ill. The mud-flinging event is open to anyone with a fourwheel drive pickup, says Fleser. He thinks the competi­ tion should draw a lot of Barry County area residents because there are no other local driv­ ing skill contests like the Mud Run. “There are a lot of fourwheel drives around Hastings. Middleville and Caledonia, but there isn't anything like this It gives the kids around the area a chance to ran." He says he became involved in the Mud Runs through “having fun” with his friends “We had four-wheel drives and just got to playing in the mud with them to sec how far we could go.” says Fleser He began organizing com­ petitions in Bumips and has held Mud Runs there on a regular basis for seven years. Originally, he says they were awarded to the top three held on state land but have finishers in each class - trophy since moved to private pro­ and $200 for firs* place, trophy and $100 for second perty. He says they also used to be place and trophy and $75 for free competitions, but now third place. Barry County Free Fair drivers pay entry fees and the money is used for prizes and Manager Jerry Courtney says to cover expenses at his he is “very excited” about the privately ran competitions new event Classes are divided by the The grandstand area has size of tires (from ground to been altered to accommodate top of tire) on the trucks. Six the competition, says Court­ classes have been set up for ney. The announcer’s stand the Barry County event, has been moved to the area beginning with 33-inch tires between the racetrack and the and up to 44-inch tires with an infield, he says, which was unlimited number of axles previously vacant. Trophies and cash will be Now a pit 150 feet long and 25 feet wide will be dug and filled with water for the Mud Run. he says. Afterward the pit will be smoothed out and will return to its original state The racetrack will no* be used during the Mud Run. he says The announcer's stand will permanently remain in its new location, says Courtney, pro­ viding about 50 feet of addi­ tional space in front of the grandstand The Barry County Fair runs from July 18 -25 and features many grandstand activities, animal shows. 4-H and FFA projects, amusement rides and special exhibits. Food distribution times told On July 8. cheese, cor­ nmeal. honey and rice will he available on a first-come, first-serve basis to those presenting a current card at the site specified There will be no site changes on the day of distribu­ tion All new applications, renewals, and changes on community cards may be done at the site on distribution day or until July 2. at the Com­ munity Action Agency Office (220 W. Cort St . Hastings); telephone 948 4883 When applying for a new card or recertifying, proof of household members should be presented Examples of in­ come certification are medicaid cards, social securi­ ty, pension statements, in­ terest or direct deposit statements or check stubs. The income criteria for the program is as follows: Gross Monthly Income; Household Size - 1; Under 60 - 596; 60 Years & Older - 733; Household Size - 2; Under 60 802; 60 & Older - 987; Household Size - 3; Under 60 1.008, 60 & Over 1,240; Household Size - 4; Under 60 1.213. 60 & Older 1,493. For each additional family member add 206 People should bring bags or other containers in which to put the food they receive To avoid waiting, people are en­ couraged not to arrive at their food sites until they have opened The program is coordinated by the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan The purpose is to sec that government surplus food is given to people of lower income in need. During the past 12 months. 150 volunteers in Barry County have hauled and distributed tons of government surplus commodities. Anyone in­ terested in volunteering for the program by helping load commodities to be transported to rural sites or with the distribution contact the CAA office at 948-4883 Barry County Distribution Wednesday, July 8, 1987 American Legion Post No. 484 , 3801 Hickory Rd., Hickory Comers - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Assyria Township Hall, 8094 Tasker Rd., (at M-66) 9 a.m. to noon; After 60 Club of Middleville, Middleville Community Bldg.. East Main St. Middleville - 10 a m. to 4 p.m.; St. Rose Catholic Church, 805 Jefferson St., Hastings - 8:30 a m. to noon; Commission on Aging (Hastings) - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Commission on Aging (Nashville & Woodland) - 11 Student to receive award The University of Michigan has selected 459 top high school seniors from 406 schools throughout the state to receive Regents-Alumni Scholar Merit Awards for “outstanding academic achievement, scholarly pro­ mise and potential contribu­ tion to the University community A total of 1.169 students were nominated for the merit award (financial need is not a consideration), based on their grades, class ranking and test scores. Nominees were inter viewed by U-M alumni representatives in their hometown area and final deci­ sions were made by the University Regents-Alumni Award Committee Students selected as Regents-Alumni Scholars will receive a $1,000 (non­ renewable) scholarship when they enroll in the U-M at Ann Arbor in the fall of 1987. In addition, recognition cer­ tificates have been provided to the recipients’ high schools for presentation at spring awards convocations. Approximately 550 U-M alumni participated in the Regents-Alumni Scholars Program this year The pro­ gram is administered by the Alumni Association of the U-M in cooperation with the Office of Undergraduate Admission Among the Regents-Alumni Scholars to receive the award is Jeanine Dee Slander of 526 Sherman. Middleville a m to 1 p.m ; Castleton Township Hall. 98 S. Main St Nashville - 9 a m. to I p.m.; Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 Norris Rd.. Delton - 9 30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Seventh Day Adventist. Com­ munity Service Center. 502 E. Green St . Hastings - 8 a m. to noon. St Ambrose Catholic Church. 11252 Fiona Rd.. Delton - 10 a m. to noon and 1 p.m to 3 p.m.; St Francis Church. 11842 W. Nine Mile Rd.. Orangeville - noon to 5 pm.; Johnston Township Hall. M-37 (near Mill Lake), Battle Creek - 9 a m. to noon; Zion Lutheran Church. 6338 Velte Rd.. Woodland 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Four-wheel drive pickups like this will compete in the Mud Run at the Free Fair. Here are just a few of the many good reasons why we should be your bank. #1. 24-Hour Banking. Our free automatic banking card lets you do your personal banking 24 hours a day, seven days a week. #2. Personal, Friendly Service. Our staff is dedicated to offering each customer individualized service — with a smile! #3. Custom-Tailored Financial Programs. Well work with you to put together a sound financial plan to help you get the most from your hard earned money. #4. Fast, Low-Interest Loans. When you need money fast — depend on us to deliver! Our fair interest rotes will keep your pay­ ments low. too. Come in today to see, for these reasons and many more good reasons, why we should be your bank. The Ross Sclafini family, owners of Phil’s Pizzeria in Mid­ dleville, would like to express their deep appreciation to everyone who offered to help clean up after Saturday’s fire. We're everything you'd want in a bank! 267 E. Main Street — CALEDONIA — STATE BANK of CALEDONIA Tele: 891-8113 Offices in Caledonia & Dutton 3205 68th St. S.E. — DUTTON — — Member F.D.LC. — Tele: 698-6337 �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 2, 1987 ing. A good attendance. Everyone enjoyed the singing. Try to attend sometime. I am sure you would enjoy the ser­ vices. they start at 6 pm. Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL We're home from our trip now. We enjoyed it (sec related article). Many area residents attend cd the Meijer dinner held at the Methodist Church. Friday in Caledonia It was a lovely dinner with much fun. The Homemakers earned a nice sum for their treasury Saturday, Peggy Cline. Esther Kelley and June Tungagc attended the 5O-year or more class reunions, held at the Mid Villa. There were I60 attending from Caledonia. It was fun to sec all of our old classmates. They had changed, but not you. Clarke and I attended the Ridgeway family reunion at DJ. Shear s home near Whites Covered Bridge at Symima. Sunday A good at­ tendance and much food Bob and Lois Higley spent the weekend * ith mother Ger­ trude. She is so much better again Mary Beth and family from Spring Lake spent Sunday with June Tungate and had evening lunch with her Clarke and 1 attended the open house for Georgia Hamacher Saturday at the Baptist Church. It was a nice party and program Georgia received many gifts and cards and well wishes from her friends and family We attended the Bowen’s Mills Church Sunday even­ CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St/Caledonia. MI Sunday Morning Worthip 830 am Sundav S< 0 45am Sunday Morning Worship........................................11:00a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a m. 6:00 p.m. 6 45 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning Worship ........................................... 11 00 a m. Sunday School............................................................ 9:45 a m Sunday Evening Worihip................................... 6:00 p m All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Rev. Wesley Coffey Rev. Robert Gerke 111 Church Street Rev. Gil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Rev. Donald Heydens Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass.........................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass .............. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.................................... 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody... Morning Worship........................10 a.m. and lesus Christ is Lord" Rev. William Dobson, Pastor 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 6 00pm 7 00 p m 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service and cool. We saw many huge tunnels on our way. Trucks with gas or flammable material must go around these mountains. One tunnel. U6 miles long was all lighted. We stopped at a Waffle House for breakfast, now into West Virginia at 8:30 a.m. We stopped to see the New River Gorge Bridge. The men walked down 300 steps to look up at the bridge that we had just crossed Wc spent about one hour there and saw two deer beside the road, our first animals Now at Sum­ merville. West Virginia at 12:50 p.m and driving 148 miles so far. We went to Cass to see the old steam engines. We didn’t take the ride since it was too late in the day We stayed at Elkins. West Virginia for the night after driving 275 miles We enjoyed the beautiful scenery and were in no hurry. Tuesday. June 23: One meets so many friends on these leisure trips, some become lasting ones. too. We stopped for breakfast in Weston. West Virginia and toured a glass shop and saw beautiful glassware and of course we had to buy some We will soon have to quit buy­ ing or get a U Haul At 12:50 p.m. we were in Ohio We stopped at Manon for dinner at Perkins 292 miles so far We made it home that day. it was a beautiful trip and all good luck during 1,812 miles. It’s always nice to be home again. OBITUARIES Phone 795-7076 Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 9 45 a m 1100 a m 9 30am Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday (ventng Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study Saturday. June 20: we were up at 6:30 a m. to face a rainy, cloudy and warm day. We arrived in Tennessee at 8:15. had breakfast at Jellico, after driving 126 miles. Then we went on to North Carolina, arriving at 11:30. We drove through the Smokies and several long tunnels and much traffic We stopped at a rest area for picnic lunch, left there at 2:25 p m and headed for Newton. North Carolina to attend an old engine show We got there too late as they close at 5 p.m. so we saw it Sunday. We drove 370 miles that day. we stayed at Hickory Motel Lodge on the hill. It was a beautiful drive. Sunday. June 21. Father’s Day. also the first day of sum­ mer. and it feels it too. Breakfast this morning was at Mom and Pops Ham House at Hickory . North Carolina We will now go to the Engine Show - our mission for this trip. We saw many old time engines and many people. The boys enjoyed this very much as they are both are old engine buffs. It’s still hot but we’re plug ging along. We then left for the trip on the Blueridge Parkway. We passed through many gapes, over peaks around sharp turns and rocky walls, all beautiful scenes Have you ever traveled the Parkway? We arrived into Virginia at 5:30 p.m. after driving 153 miles. Monday. June 22: We were up at 7:30 a.m. It was cloudy Pamela Lynn Martin MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST Rev Carl Staser, Pastor By Hazel McCaul Mr. and Mrs Esther (Perry) Hills from Bangor, a teacher at Middleville at one time, recently attended the class of '24 reunion The cou­ ple were on their way to the class of '23 reunion on Wednesday. June 24. when they were in a car accident. Esther was taken to Kalamazoo hospital with chest pains and a bruised arm. Perry sustained few minor scratches but the car was demolished Dorothy Brog called them Saturday and Esther said they were getting along well and hope to make the reunion next year. By Hazel McCaul Did you miss my news last week? We were on a trip. We left home June 19 at 9 a m. for Delton to get Mary and Jim Sponger who were going with us By 10 a m. we were on 1-94. We saw the Wagon Tram headed for Jackson It was a long one with beaut«ful horses and covered wagons I hear that they had fun on their trip. We were in and exit of several rains. Bowling Green. Ohio and Tipp City, off 75 (283 miles) when we needed gas. Now south of Cincinnati and more rain. We were in Kentucky at 4:50 p.m. and there was much traffic for miles and miles. Will stay at Berea. Kentucky tonight after driving 441 miles. We had breakfast in Michigan, lunch in Ohio and dinner in Ken­ tucky. How about that for one day? FIRST BAPTIST LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Class of 1924 alumni injured in auto accident Writer travels south 1000am 1115am 600pm Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 If you would like your church's Directory information listed call 795-3345 for more information. Pamela Lynn Mar­ tin. aged 2 1/2, of Leighton Township, darling daughter of Brian and Debra, passed away Monday, June 22, 1987. She is also survived by her sisters, Wendy and Diane; and her brother. Wesley, all at home; also her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. George Martin of Caledonia. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Burley of Gun Lake; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Services were held Thursday al Leighton United Methodise Church, with Rev Kenneth Vaught officiating. Interment in Hooker Cemetery. Visitation was held at Archer Hampel Funeral Home, Wayland. Altha L. Seelman MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Altha L. Seelman, 88, of Middleville died Friday, June 26, 1987. Mrs. Seelman was bom February 17, 1899 in Marne, the daughter of James and Minnie (Card) Pratt. She was married to George Seelman on June 2, 1917. He preceded her in death on January 1, 1980. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Mrs. Seelman is survived by her children, Fred and Ruth Beuschel of Middleville, Delbert and Leu Caswell of Rockford, Richard and Joan Morgan of Rockford; 18 grandchildren; 39 great grand­ children; nine great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daught­ er, Lena Kingery. Funeral services were held 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 29, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caledonia. Pastor Robert A. Gerke officiated with grave­ side and committal services at 4:30 p.m. at Ravenna Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Luthe­ ran Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valiev Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a m. • 2nd Service 11:00 a.m. Church School 'MS a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Atev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen Associate Pastor Sneryl Baar Director of Christian Eaucation LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comer ot 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning W orship t Interpreted for hearing impaired)............ 9:45 a m. Sunday School ............................................... 11:10 a m. Sunday Evening Service............................... 7:00 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade)........... Wed.. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship.. Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 J �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 2. 1987 / Page 5 “Music with a Message” moves Middleville audience Corol Johnson and her banjo make Middleville kids sing and dance. by Dalin ( lark Usually the Middleville High School Library i.s a quiet place for concentrated learn­ ing. but Carol Johnson chang cd that for an hour last Thurs­ day morning. Johnson performed a musical program. ‘Music With A Message.” for a standing-room only crowd of all ages and audience par­ ticipation was the name of the game ”1 want this to be a big sing-along texiay and I want you to have fun today." Johnson told her audience "If you wanna dance, go ahead and dance Johnson, a Grand Rapids resident, has appeared on The Grand Ole Opry. She sings at Festival held annual!) in Grand Rapids and at many other events, including the Hastings Summerfest. During the school year, she plays at elementaries around the state, singing songs that will encourage her young au­ diences to feel good about themselves, she said Almost all of Johnson's songs are original, she said, although sometimes she plays some familiar favorites, like "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands.” which was her opening number in Middleville She also plays requests and welcomes them at any time during her program. "The songs selected are about personal potential, car­ ing. environment, health of body and spirit, being creative, setting priorities, seeing the good, and just plain fun.” Johnson said. Johnson sang with a guitar, a banjo, and a piano. She taught the audience the words to the choruses of her songs and showed them motions to go along with the words. Following her lead, the listeners sang, danced, and clapped their hands Johnson, whose appearance was sponsored by the Michigan Council for the Humanities, has also recorded several record albums which are available through most schools and at many local stores that carry records, she said. The audience snaps their fingers, claps, and sings along with Johnson's musical performance. Old fashioned 4th of July slated at Charlton Park The good old days again come to live as Charlton Park Village and Museum sponsors the fifth annual Old Fashioned 4th of July. Festivities begin at noon on Saturday. July 4. on the village green with games and contests for the en­ tire family. Run in the three-legged race, compete in the sack race, toss a water balloon or raw egg, participate in the watermelon eating contest, then save the seeds for the seed-spitting contest. Search for a needle in a haystack, or toss bales of hay; enter your freckles in the most freckled face contest, but be sure to save room for the pie eating contest. A pie judging contest and auction will please the palate Bring in a home-made pie and the baker gets in free After the contest, the remainder of the pies will be sold to the highest bidder A Civil War encampment will be set up near the village as traditional patriotic music fills the air Visit with the soldiers and watch as they BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 A Iso Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1W Mile E of Whitneyville Free double feature for kids at Caledonia Library Hot Dogs Balloon toss Homemade pie Three-legged race Pie judging contest Seed-spitting contest and much more! perform infantry drills, ar­ tillery demonstrations and sutlers will also be on hand A special exhibit of Dr. William A. Upjohn’s Civil war surgical kit will also be available for viewing. In addition, the recreation area provides a sandy beach, boat launch, ski beach, volleyball courts, ball dia­ mond. picnic tables and gnlls The snack bar will also be open. Admission to this special event is free to Barry County residents, and they are asked to use our south river gate en­ trance. Admission for non­ resident adults <16 and over) is $3. All children are admit­ ted free. Charlton Park is located just off M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. Chamber seeking auction contributions The Middleville Chamber of Commerce is still seeking contributions for the Chamber Auction to be held Saturday. July 25. at I p.m. just south of the Middleville Post Office The auction follows Mid­ dleville's Area Wide Garage Sale Day s to be held Thursday and Friday. July 23 and 24. The proceeds from the auc­ tion will be donated to the new Thomapple Kellogg south basebali JianxHxj building program Anyone have a lot of mer­ chandise or a large item the) would like picked up for the auction are asked to call Ron Errair at 795-7445 or Gene Poll at 795-3305 to arrange for pick-up Anyone having left over items at the end of the area­ wide garage sale are invited to ciHttnbute them io the auction where everything will be sold by lots All contributions are tax deductible The Caledonia branch of the Kent County Library System will offer a special double feature for children ages 6 12 on Wednesday. July 15. at 2 p.m. “Mowgli’s Brothers” is taken from Rudyard Kipling’s classic The Jungle Book, and “Dragon Stew” is based on the book by Tom McGowen The film showing is free and will last about 45 minutes. The Caledonia branch is located at 240 Emmons. | Happy 50th K | Birthday * Grandma w |Schondelmayerg § Love ... & $Bekki, Zach and Jacobi �Page 6 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / July 2. 1967 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST Sunday. George Stewart. Ginnie Kelley. Rich. Jean. Debbie and Shirley Soest set off to tour seven krg cabins Armed with a full tank of gas and a map with the locations roughly marked we were off. Our first stop was just outside Watervliet where we saw a breathtaking home built in 1986 The next home was also built in 1986 and was not completely finished The next stop we went by. and had to come hack to was where a home was built in 1830 behind a modem home. The next home we visited in this area was built in 1987, and again we missed the driveway and had to turn around The last log cabin that we viewed in the Sodus/Eau Claire area was built in 1981 There were peo­ ple demonstrating spinning and basket weaving (>ur next stop was in Berrien Springs where we found the log cabin which was built in the 1830s and this day was housing cooking and spinning demonstrations and basket wcavug. Across the lot was another building where blacksmith demonstrations were going on. We learned that the last Sunday of the month would be holding some type of demonstration But we have one more home to find Here we did some back tracking and finally found it hidden a quarter of a mile from the road on the share of Lake Michigan in the Coloma area We hiked through the hills to where the log cabin was. It was built in 1939-40 and it too had a truely beautiful view. Then we were on our way home, discussng what we liked about each of the seven stops. Parkway Gun Lake Family Medicine and After Hours Clinic 12850 Chief Noonday Rd., Wayland. Ml Phone 792-6243 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a m. to 8 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 Appointments Taken - X-Rays Lab John Lemke D.O., Family Practice Gary L. Doublestein, D.O., After Hours Clinic Coordinator Audrey Alflen, Office Manager v—v—->—rmr—7—rv. . Professional or Retail Space for Lease |r>c EVELOPMENX 792-9133 Dr. Michael G. David Announces office hours for the PRACTICE of PODIATRY Medical & surgical treatment of the foot Located within the Gun Lake Family Medicine Bldg. 12850 Chief Noonday Rd Wayland at Gun Lake Call 792-6243 for Appointment J. SERINI, D.O. and A. COATES. D.O. Now accepting patients for GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE Stomach intestine 6 liver disease Located at 12850 Chief Noonday Rd Fridays (only by appt.) • Ph. 1-800-331 7354 Insurance only (no charge to patients) Mrs. Joseph (Kaye) Danovich and daughters (Jody and Grace) of Santa Rosa. Calif are visiting Kaye's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Kingsley Miller of Caledonia, and sister Mr and Mrs Mike Reed (Judy) and family of Ada. Kaye and Judy and their families will join their parents for a family dinner in Grand Rapids on June 27 to celebrate Kingsley and Luella's 50th wedding anniversary . Penny Yonkers, daughterof Carl and Marcia Yonkers was married to Scott Collins on June 20. Parti Kobza sister of Penny was here from Florida to be matron of honor. Paula Yonkers also attended the bride as bridesmaid along with Scon's sister Liz Collins. Penny is now residing in Grandville. Congratulations to Kathy Ann Durkee and Robert Alan Klawieter who exchanged wedding vows May 2. Parents of the bride are Gordon D and Shirline Durkee of Fre­ mont Parents of the groom are Rockwell Klawieter of Grand Rapids and Gerald and Joyce Barnaby of Caledonia. Congratulations to Kenneth and Diane DeYoung of Caledonia who celebrated their 25th wedding anniver­ sary ort June 23. Stephanie L. Estep. Collm L. Crumback and Jon C. Humphrey have reached the one gallon mark at the Grand Valley Blood Program. Casey DeJong Jr. has given two gallons. It’s a boy for Dale and Kimberly McClain. Con­ gratulations to the family. There will be a blood drive in Caledonia July 13. More on this later Happy July Anniversary’s to Ed and Sara Colburn on Ju­ ly 13; Joyce and Earl Rants on July 11. and Annie and Hugh Kegerreis on July 14. July birthday people are: Ila Rogers - 5th; Mary Niles 6lh; Clair Ferris, John Shook, Trisha Alberts, and Shirley Soest all on the 7th. Rob Alkema - 8th; E.J. Smith and Ann Smith both on the 9th; Rosalie Shook - 10th; Jane Suttorp - 11th; Bob Lillie 13th; Jean Soest Sr. - 15th; and Julie Faist on the 25th. Happy birthday to each of you. There were about 50 children who attended the Caledonia United Methodist Church’s Vacation Bible School last week. Lots of in­ teresting and unique projects came home but the fifth, sixth, and seventh graders project that they worked hard on during the week was hung in the church Sunday for all to see. A beautiful banner. My young friends are still looking for odd jobs. If you need an extra hand with your yard work, pet care, or anything else, that a couple of 11-year-olds can do, please give these kids a chance. Call 891-1362 or 891-9989. They’ve had a lot of practice at home. At the ’ After 50 Years” Caledonia High School Alum­ ni Reunion, there was one family that attended where three brothers and a sister had all graduated on or before 1936. Can anyone beat that record* About 170 attended the "After 50 Years’ alumni din­ ner for Caledonia High School graduates last Saturday It was a nice get together Harriet and Floyd U ells are now home after their visit to Beaver Island at Hart4d and Jeannie V reelands Congratulanom to Richard Moon. Bernard Sagely and Lee Norcross on donating two gallons of their blood to the MSU Cooperative Extension Co-sponsors County Commissioners’ Day Barry County was among the more than 48 counties represented when the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service co-sponsored County Commissioners' Day June 18 on the MSU Campus. Delegation members were greeted by James H. Anderson, vice provost and dean of MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. From left to right are Anderson, Jon Hartough, Barry County Extension director: and Orvin Moore. The Agricultural Experiment Station and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources also co-sponsored the event. Grand Valley Blood Bank Jim Gehl was invited to stay in Washington State for Father’s Day and returned home Monday evening bring­ ing son Bradley home with him for a visit. His son Brian flew in this past Sunday for a visit from Washington. Andy Snyder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Snyder, and Shawn Washburn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lonner, were wed Saturday. June 27, at Gaines United Brethren Church, Caledonia. Con­ gratulations to them. Thelma Gehl said the raspberries are ready for pick­ ing as of last Saturday. Lucas Fleischmann is spen­ ding this week at Lansing at M.S.U. Football camp. Ralph Langkamp spent the weekend at Millie’s cottage doing some repair work. Iva Langkamp said she talk­ ed to daughter Marilyn from Texas. Everyone's getting ex­ cited about their family reu­ nion coming up in Caledonia July 28 at Caledonia Park. Bob's Class reunion will be held that weekend too. Two sisters. Sue Fleischmann and Nancy Sat­ terfield, went with their husbands last weekend to at­ tend meetings pertaining to their husbands unions held in Traverse City. The grand­ parents, Clair Waites and Ralph Gehls and Jim Gehl. kept the Fleischmann children. Jim Gehl and son Bradley and nephew Lucas Fleischmann drove up north Saturday for a ride up to Houghton Lake to the Fred Troosl's Outdoor Fair. They ran into quite a bit of rain Christy Smith and Tim Tape plan to marry on Aug 29. Parents are John and Shirley Smith of Lake Odessa and Fred and Pamela Tape of Caledonia. Harold and Emily stopped into the Ralph Gehl’s Satur­ day afternoon after the four of them attended the after 50 class reunion at the Mid-Villa. Kingsley and Luella Miller will observe their Golden Wedding Anniversary on June 30 with a family dinner. Children are Joe and Kaye Banovich and Mike and Judy Reed. They have four grand children. Congratulations. Don’t forget to attend the doings at Caledonia Park on July 4th. Many activities will be going on all afternoon and evening. The parade begins at 11 am Mrs. Cindy (Demarest) Belcher, daughter of Mrs. Alice Demarest, graduated m May from Grand Canyon Col­ lege in Phoenix. She also graduated from Scottsdale Community College in 1981 w ith high honors She was on the National Dean s List for academic excellence Mrs Alice Demarest of Gun Lake ami her sister in law. Alta Pilar? of Grand Rapids, enjoyed dinner at the Circle Inn Sunday Mrs Alta Pilarz of Grand Rapids spent three weeks with Alice If you looked at the lake in Caledonia one evening last week and noticed a tan ami brown form moving across the surface, you weren’t see ing a monster or some strange breed of giant fish. It was just four young men who had been out in an inflatable boat and had a mishap and ended up­ side down. They said it took them about an hour to get back to shore with their boat. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Graham and Mr. and Mrs. David Graham and their two daughters spent Friday even­ ing and part of Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Shook. About 150 people attended the Meijcrs’ banquet at the Caledonia United Methodist Church Friday noon. It was a success. Mr. and Mrs. Clair Ferris have had the pleasure of their two granddaughters company for the past two weeks. Becky and Erin Chard have attended Bible School and are a part of the group. Welcome girls. ART SHOW COME IN AND SEE ’Leo Nelson, Woodcarving ’Gary Navarre, Pottery ’Jana Hanka, Etching, Lithographs Gerald Vilenski, Watercolors Glorieia Yau Dolak, Wall Hangings y\ ON DISPLAY AT HAPPY OF JULY! BLANCO FURNITURE SHELBYVILLE JULY 2, 1987 BLANCO HOURS 472-51 IS or 472-7913 FURNITURE shclbyvilLc. Mi �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / July 2. 1987 I Page 7 Onlookers and reporters from News 3 and News 8 await the opening of the vault. Former tenant Bill Steffens (left) looks on os Fire Chief Bob Kenyon (center) discusses the damage with David E. Brownell, an independent insurance adjuster for the Michigan Claim Service. Inc. The aftermath of fire MSU lists 1987 grads The remains of the kitchen and dining area of the upstairs apartment after Saturday s fire. Sgt. William Rinckey (center) examines the floor in a room in the apartment where he believes the fire started. Midleville Police Chief Bob Kenyon, Assistant Chief Bud Stone, fireman Bob Woodard and Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris also worked with Rinckey in an effort to locate the source of the fire. Michigan State University (MSU) lists 4.667 degree can didates for spring term com menccment 1987. Of the degree candidates. 3.426 were in bachelor’s degree programs. 763 were pursuing master’s degrees. 180 a doctoral degree, five the educational specialist degree. 97 the doctor of osteopathy degre. 92 the doctor of medicine degree. 100 the doc­ tor of veterinary medicine and four the doctor of musical arts. Joe H Stroud, editor of the Detroit Free Press, was awarded an honorary doctor of letters degree. Separate commencement ceremonies were held for undergraduates and graduates at various locations and times during the week of June 6 through June 13. Area students on the MSU degree candidates list are! Bradley A Harrison of 9666 Morse Lake Road. Alto with a bachelor of arts degree in communication and Christopher Wingeier of 13155 64th Street, Alto with a bachelor of arts degree in communication. UN's & LAN’s It took workers nearly two hours Monday to clear the rubble away from the door to the village vault. NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS — of the — VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Due to the recent fire, our offices have been moved to the Community Building, at 314 E. Main St. Village taxes may be paid at our new location between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.; closed between 12 noon and 1 p.m. Govt, surplus to be distributed Cheese. com meal, hone) and rice will be distributed on Wednesday. July 8 from 10 am to 4 pm. at the Mid­ dleville Community Hall. Eligibility standards remain the same BILLIE'S BEAUTY SALON On the Lane 555 5 Stvye Lane Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RLSSEli. OWNER 25 • EA4S •» 7N€ SA¥£ JXWON Immediate openings for Medical/Surgical and Pediatric posi­ tions, all shifts, full & part time. Competitive salary and geneorus benefit package. Apply to... PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W. Green St., Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 945-3451 e.o.e. �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / July 2. 1987 Ross Scloini, owner of Phil's Pizzeria, boasts of having the finest pizza in West Michigan. He may olso have some of the most devoted customers as well. One of his patrons, while dining at this table, reportedly did not want to evacuate the building and leave a meal behind, but when pressured, asked that the meal to be wrapped to-go after hearing news of the fire next door. Village Manager Kit Roon stands at the old entrance to the village hall. Thornapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen assesses what remains of the village hall. A downcast former tenent, Bill Steffen (left), and James Bowman, owner of Kow Patties Saloon and upstairs apartment, survey what's left of the building. Ross and Maria Sclafani (pictured) said the fan in the background, which was operating in the pizzeria s closed basement during the fire, is coated with a black, oily film from smoke that seeped into the base­ ment through the pourous stone walls. ' REGSTERED I NURSE Immediate openings in our ICU and ER departments. 12 hour shifts with every third weekend requirement available. Salary based upon previous experience. Personal, professional, pro­ gressive care in our 92 bed hospital. Recently adjusted wage scale, generous benefit package. PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W. Green St., Hastings Michigan 49058 (616) 945-3451 . e.o.e. Consumer Powers employees look over the domoge. KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUEL Ot. GAS OESEl SEPVNG HOME FAPM NOUS-TRY Call... 795-3345 >Sun& News Classifieds! PROPANE Bonus k HLLED nC. 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 (616)891-8198 Featuring Amoco Premie* Diesel SELF SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I July 2, 1987 I Page 9 Two live televised concerts to celebrate ‘4th’ West Michigan Public Television celebrates In­ dependence Day and Michigan’s Sesquicentennial with live telecasts of two con­ certs from Bicentennial Park in downtown Grand Rapids on Saturday. July 4 Both con­ certs will be simulcast in stereo on WOOD-AM (1300) and WOOD FM (105.7). Presented as part of the city’s annual “4th of July Gala." the first concert airs from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on public television channels 35/52, and will feature the 126th Michigan National Guard Band The Band's selections include a tribute to Cole Porter and Sousa's “Stars and Stnpes Forever At 9 p.m . Channels 35/52 will televise the annual Fourth of July Pops Concert by the Grand Rapids Symphony Or­ chestra. This marks the fifth year West Michigan Public Television has broadcast the concert in cooperation with WOOD radio The Grand Rapids Sym­ phony. under the baton of assistant conductor John Vanneau. will present a pro­ gram of popular and patriotic music, concluding with a fireworks display over the Grand River Selections in­ clude “Fanfare for the Com­ mon Man" by Copland. “American Salute” by Gould, and John Philip Sousa’s “U.S Field Artillery March" and “Liberty Bell March." The program is produced and directed by WGVC/MGVK by Marcia Simmons; executive producer is David Fant Co-sponsors of the concerts are Lear-Siegler and Rapistan. in addition to WGVC/WGVK and WOOD Radio Barry Commission on Aging lists July menu Wednesday, July 1 - Fish Fillets. Potatoe Gems. Apple. Cinnamon Quick. Bread, marg.. Citrus Sections. 2% Milk. Green Beans Thursday, July 2 Stuffed Peppers, Carrot/Raisin Salad. Scalloped Tomatoes. Dinner Roll. Marg.. Fruit Crisp. 2% Milk Fridav, Julv 3 - All Centers Closed Monday, July 6 Mcatloaf/Gravy, Whipped Potato. Peas. Assorted Roll. Ma(g . Blushing Pear. 2% milk Tuesday. July 7 Roast Pork Loin. Parlised Butter Potatoes. Asparagus Cuts. Assorted Roll. Marg . Tropical Fruit Cup. 2% milk Events Wednesday, July I - DBlood Pressure W-Sing along with Isla. H-sing along; arts/crafts/cards. Thursday, July 2 FlBingo/Arts/Crafts/Cards. Friday . July 3 All Centers Closed Monday. July 6 W-Games. H arts & crafts/cards. Tuesday. July 7 - HBingo/Puzzles. NPuzzles/Bingo. ------0-----Meals are available for those over 60 years of age. and spouse even if under 60 Suggested donation for Congregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All Centers arc barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 1 p.m. one day in advance for reserva­ tions Meals are served at Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave Monday. thru Friday. Nashville-Masonic Temple Monday. thru Friday Delton Faith United Methodist Church. Monday. Wednesday, and"Thursday. Middleville-VFW Post. Monday, Wednesday. & Thursday. Woodland-Eagles Club. Monday. Wednesday, & Friday. Middleville Softball Monday Night Ixague Jerry’s Body Shop................................................................ 6-0 Bush wacker............................................................................ 5-1 Evan's........................ 3-2 Reascr’s...................................................................................3-3 Swamp Fox............................................................................2-3 Kow Patties Saloon................................................................ 1-5 Seif & Sons............................................................................ 0-6 Tuesday Night League Huyck’s...................................................................................6-0 Hastings Family Dentistry'....................................................5-1 Gas in....................................................................................... 3-2 Family Tavem/Zuidersma’s............................................... 3-3 Sav Mor.................................................................................. 2-3 Middleville Tool & Die........................................................ 2-4 Kentwood Rental 1-5 • PUBLIC NOTICE • Public Notice is hereby given that the Village Council of Mid­ dleville will hold a special meeting Thursday, July 9,1987 at 7 p.m. To meet with Dr. Ralph Chandler, at the Middleville Village Community Building, 314 E. Main St. This notice is given in accor­ dance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act of 1976 and is dated June 30, 1987. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk Home Delivered Meals are available at Extra Cost. Special Notice Please note that all centers will closed on Friday. July 3, for the 4th of July Holiday. On Wednesday. July 8. at 12:15. Anna Cairns will be at the Middleville Center to show some of her travel films. On Thursday. July 9. Marinus DeJong will be at the Nashville Center to show his slides of the Netherlands. Caledonia Class of 72 plans reunion The Caledonia class of ’72 will be having a 15 year reu­ nion on Aug. 15 at the Middle Villa Inn. There are several classmates that the committee have not been able to locate. If you have any information on the people listed below, please call Karen (Church) Vredevoogd at 247-1082 or Mike or Pat Leatherman at 698-9868 Missing Classmates: Pam Price. Ron Kaminski. Loretta Pennock. Edgar Niles. Mike Steghuis. Debra Horton, Pat Price. Greg Gleason. Sandy Russo, Debra Hough Schultz. Diana Jones Dalman and Robin Denslow Lautenschleger. Loss from flooding effects to top $1 million mark Thousands of fruit trees and shrubs in Michigan are dying, partly as a result of the ex­ cessive wet weather through much of the slate last fall The evidence is pouring in­ to the Multidisciplinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Michigan Stair University, where technicians probe the reasons for plant illness and death “We aren’t sure how great the loss will be. but I think we can safely say that it will run into the millions of dollars.’’ says David Roberts, diagnostic laboratory director. He says that several factors are contributing io losses of trees and nursery stock that may continue for months to come. The rains last tall severely damaged or destroyed most of the root systems and spurred late season growth w hen trees and shrubs should have been going dormant for winter Priest appointed at Gun Lake Area student Fr. Donald E. Neale has since 1984. named to been assigned as pastor of Spillane is retiring full-time Saints Cyril and Methodius from his priestly ministries. Albion list Catholic Church at Gun Lake replacing Fr. Walter L. Spillane who is retiring for reasons of health. Neale, ordained in 1982. has served as pastoral intern at St . Monica Parish. Kalamazoo, and later as associate pastor there He has served as associated pastor at St Joseph Parish in St. Joseph He was ordained in 1960. During his priestly career, he served at parishes in Jackson. Coldwater. Westphalia. St Monica Parish and St Joseph Parish in Kalamazoo. St Jerome Parish in Battle Creek as well as parishes in Decatur and Delton The new assignment will be effective July 15. Holy Family to get priest by Jean Soest Starting the month of July the Fr. Don Hey dens, who has been pastor of Holy Fami ly Church for six years, will transfer to St. Thomas Pansh in East Grand Rapids. The Fr. James Cusack who is at St Thomas parish will be moved to Holy Family Church. Caledonia. The Fr Dennis Wagner will transfer to Belmont Area student learns about citizenship responsibilities Melissa Potter of Alto was among the 220 some high school students from throughout the state who par­ ticipated in the 24th annual Young People's Citizenship Seminar. June 22-26 at Olivet College. During the Seminar, students perform as political party delegates, candidates and voters. In addition to par ticipating in political rallies and campaigns, the students learn about U.S. and world economics, cultures in other countries and the many freedoms Americans often take for granted. Michigan Farm Bureau sponsors the event to help students prepare for their citizenship responsibilities, both as voters and possible politicians, and to help them appreciate the freedoms they enjoy by living in America. Michelle R Mulder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mulder of 11450 Parmelee Road. Middleville has been named to the Dean’s List at Albion College for the Spring. 1987 semester Mulder is a sophomore al Albion College. Students named to the dean's list must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above at the completion of the semester. To qualify, students must take at least three units in graded courses and suc­ cessfully complete four units. Albion College is a private, coeducational, liberal arts school, located in the south central Michigan town bear­ ing the same name More than 1.500 students from 33 states and 10 foreign countries arc enrolled there Nursing Home Insurance For Folks Age 60-79 Can pay up to $100 a day for 5 full year*? Call today for FREE FACTS in eluding costs, exceptions hmt tations and renewal provisions Festival of Michigan Folklife is centerpiece In Michigan’s Sesquicentennial year the Festival of Michigan Folklife will return to the state as the centerpiece of the Michigan Festival, Aug. 21-30 on the Michigan State University campus. Recognizing the importance of this once in a lifetime event, the Michigan Sesquicentennial Commission and its fundraising arm, the Yes 150 Foundation, have made possible the re-creation of the Festival of Michigan Folklife for all the people of Michigan at the Michigan Festival. Co-chairing the Yes 150 Foundation are Peter Stroh, Leo Egan and Harding Mott. With an operating budget of three quarters of a million dollars, the Michigan Festival will also present over 500 Michigan performers on 10 stages during its 10-day run. The Michigan Festival is a celebration of the arts, with Governor James J. Blanchard serving as Honorary Chair­ man. Designated one of the premier Sesquicentennial events, the Michigan Festival will present Michigan's own Harry Blackstone in the Blackstone Magx. Show, and nationally known .Main Stage performers including: Peter Paul & Mary; The Tempta­ tions; Tommy James and the Shondells. Greater Lansing Symphony Orchestra, with pianist Ralph Votapeck; Sawyer Brown and J.C. Heard Orchestra Admission to all main stage performances and nine other outdoors stages and special event for the 10 days of the Michigan Festival is included with the purchase of a Michigan Festival Button The Michigan Festival Button is 56 when purchased during the Festival. Aug. 21-30. For complete details on the Michigan Festival and how to purchase Michigan Festival Buttons and tickets for the Blackstone Magic Show, please write to: Michigan Festival Brochure. 4990 Nor­ thwind Drive, Suite 230, East Lansing, MI 48823. LEONARD D. NANZER Sales Representative 724 West Centre St. * Kalamazoo, Ml 49002 (616) 323 0982 tsANH - II > A',. A ,UAl ’ < .TH i knit tinii VW tiniiW tirwi tinii tiniiWknii tinii liniknit WW W VvV w w ww F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. E E FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... £ E 795-9277 - MIDDLEVILLE — Insurance and Medicaid Accepted □£ e FISH DAY ™ FARLEY’S FISH FARM cash Arkansas 7242, �Page 10 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / July 2, 1987 Michigan State Police alert...make sure fireworks are legal to avoid injury The Fourth of July and fireworks have become synonymous, but in Michigan the latter have become a legal question that may trip up un­ suspecting citizens. Col. Rich Davis, director of Sate Police, and the Slate's Fire Marshall, said he has directed Fire Marshall Divi­ sion officers to be responsive to citizen inquiries regarding fireworks. “I know there’s a great deal of confusion over what is legal and what isn’t,” Davis said, ‘‘and I encourage people to contact the State Police for information.’' According to Fire Division officials, the only fireworks which may be sold legally at the retail level and used by the general public are restricted to: toy paper caps, snakes, toy smoke devices, toy trick noise makers, wire sparklers (size [ f 14 or less), flitter sparklers, and both cone and cylinder fountains. Any other fireworks are il­ legal for sale and use unless proper permits arc obtained from the local governing body. Fireworks which send a projectile into the air. spin, twirl, or emit an audible report (excluding toy paper caps and trick noise makers) are illegal Local jurisdictions may have more restrictive ordinances Many children, and adults as well, as senously burned or injured each year while play­ ing with fireworks In 1986 244) people were treated in hospital emergency rrxims for injuries associated with fireworks. Over half of the in­ juries were bums and many of the injuries involved the hands and faces. Sixty-two percent 'FHORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Official Board Minutes • REGULAR MEETING • Th« regular meeting ot the Thornapple Township Board wo» held June 9 1987 Supervisor Boyten called the meeting to order at 7 00 PM Present Boy ten. Getty. Rock, talon Kenyon Abtent None Other* Preeent Scott McKeown Mitch Tolon Bob Kenyon, Kothy Ore»ik The minute* the lo»t regular meeting were approved a* read Printed bill* in the amount ot S.W 6H9 83 were reviewed Getty moved the bill* be allowed. »up ported by Rock Yea* Boy»en Getty, Rock, Eaton. Kenyon. Mo­ tion carried. The Treawrer's re­ port was reviewed and placed on file The Supervisor reported that he hod met with Progressive En Jineering and Duncan Lake resients when the engineers pre­ vented an overview of the study O* completed to dote He olso reported the dust con­ trol application was completed with favorable comments being received The Supervisor also met with Jock Kineman to inspect the need Improvements on Finkbeiner Rood and the improvement to the curve on Whitneyville Road Improve ment on Finkbeiner willl probably be completed this loll but because ot time constraints the curve on Whitneyville will have to be done next year The Supervisor advised the Board that a member of the Plan­ ning Commisson hod moved from the area When he receives the resignation a new membet will be appointed The joint building and site com­ mittee chose the proposal from Progressive Engineering to con­ duct o study of site location, re­ gional planning and growth trends ond numerous other areas of study at a cost not to exceed $6 300 00 Discussion followed with Trustee Rock commenting that he would support the study so os to lay to rest any further action towards new facilities Kenyon moved the Township fund one half the cost of the study, not to exceed $3,150 00 Motion supported by Rock Yeos all. Motion carried A copy of comments mode by Mark Schmidt at the lost regular boord meeting were received and placed on file Scott McKeown presented audit reports to the Board members and his recommendations were re­ viewed . Mitch Tolan presented on up­ date on the ambulance service with emphasis on newly recruited personnel with the goal to be reached of 23 EMT s. Training has been completed so that in-house continuing education con be done here. Following discussion. Getty moved the gravel work for 1987, os outlined in the Rood Commis Sion letter, in the amount of $14,469.30 be approved sup­ ported by Rock. Yeas - all. Motion carried. The Sexton's report was read and placed on file. The Board dis­ cussed joining the Michigan Asso ciation of Municipal Cemeteries Rock moved that dues of $15.00 be approved, supported by Getty. Yeos all. Motion carried Fire Chief Kenyon reported on fire department business. A letter ot resignation, effective 12-1-87. has been received from Ass t Chief Bud Stone With no further business op peering the meeting was ad­ journed at 9:15 P.M DONNA KENYON Clerk GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS OF WEST MICHIGAN. INC. Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE — 795-7625 124 East Main St. Middleville, Ml 49333 HEY, I'M AT BERGER CHEVROLET Drop in and see me or call 949-5200, ext. 221 NEW USED CARS ANO TRUCKS BLEASWG SERVING GRANO WkROS SNCE ’925 TOM LEEDY Phone 949 5200 Ett 221 2525 28THSE GRAND RARDS MTN of the victims were 16 years of age or younger The State Fire Marshal stresses that caution should be used and offers several safety precautions: Make sure fireworks are legal for use by local ordinance and state law; check for manufacturers label and instructions for use on all fireworks — illegally manufactured fireworks rare­ ly have either; carefully follow instructions for use; provide adult supervision and don’t allow very young children to handle fireworks; light only one device at a time; ignite fireworks out­ doors and away from buildings and combustible materials; do not try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks; Soak them in water and throw away. don't attempt to alter or use fireworks in a manner not intended. Persons having any ques­ tions concerning the safety and legality of any fireworks are advised to contact any State Police post or their local police or fire department for assistance. BBB says be on the lookout for home repair operators The Better Business Bureau of Western Michigan. Inc reports that itinerant home repair operators have been reported in the area, operating in a highly questionable manner The BBB urges homeowners to take the following precautions before hiring anyone to do work on their home -Deal with local, responsi­ ble specialists who will be around it there are any pro­ blems Be cautious of itinerants. -Don’t rush into any home improvement project Check with a reputable home inspec­ tor to see if the work really needs to be done and the best method. -Obtain bids from at least three firms and evaluate their recommendations Ask for and check references. Obtain a report from the B.B.B. -Find out if the contractor offers a warranty and if the firm is insured. -Obtain a detailed contract which describes the work to be done and materials used and the schedule to be followed. Rep. Bob Bender's “In Touch” Property Tax Plan is flawed, fails to provide enough relief CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m For Rent Miscellaneous BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. ATTENTION CRAFTERS: due to the remodeling and addi­ tion of our bam for our fruit, craft and produce sales, we will be caking quality made craft items on consignment For more information or appointment call Hilton Farms Apple Acres, 891-8019 or 891 8947 For Sale Automotive 1978 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT: automatic, 4 dr. 891-1619 Lost & Found LOST Gray long haired caL Garbow Rd., Middleville area. Neutered, deciawed, male. Answers to name Kunta. Wear­ ing clear collar. If found please phone 795-9198 or 795-3489. REWARD. Business Services BUILDING for rent for recep­ tions, parties or group meetings. Catering available. 202 E. Main, Middleville, 795-7552 POLE BUILDINGSCompletely erected 24,x40’x8‘ $3650. Includes one service door and choice of 9x7 overhead or slider. Fast starts on most build ings, contact us on any size. Call Mecca Buildings for your local representative at 1-800-544-6682 or Local 616-887-8855. Help Wanted HELP WANTED: Part lime truck driver. Weekends or week­ days. Must have class 2 chauf­ feurs license & good driving record. Send reply & references to P.O. Box 94, Middleville, Mi. 49333_____ SHARP HOMEMAKERS: I recently voted against the couraged to bring capital and key bill in the Governor’s tax jobs to Michigan, nor to retain shift package because it is part what is here now. If this were really all that of an ill-advised plan to in­ crease taxes on many in­ would be done about property dividuals and businesses to taxes, perhaps it would be pay for token properly tax worth supporting, despite its credits for some homeowners. inadequacy. But it is certainly The bill. House Bill 4613, not all that can and should be would provide a maximum of done. The key issue here $100 to homeowners with which this package totally ig­ household income of less than nores - is school finance. $50,000. It would raise taxes There are several groups in on retirees, lottery winners, the Legislature, state govern­ members of armed forces, ment, and outside working on financial institutions, utilities major tax reform proposals and Michigan-based insurance which address the school companies. It was passed by finance problem. We can do much better than the House recently on a vote the token relief provided for of 60 to 43. This plan is a weak attempt in this plan. My vote will be to deceive Michigan property there when a genuine property owners who are demanding tax relief measure including significant relief. It also sends school funding equity is the urong signal to job pro- brought before the House. viders, who will not be en­ Red Cross expands hours, seeks volunteers The Barry County Red Cross has expanded its office hours since June 18. The local chapter ts run by volunteers, with the exception of one parttime administrator, and the added hours are a reflection of community support Since January of this year. 14 new volunteers have joined and increased the activity level substantially. Some volunteer for short-term or one-time jobs, others for varying lengths of time. For instance, volunteer Ellen Keeler has completely revamped and updated the in­ ventory control sy stem She is now keeping it current and is also entering data into the ex­ ecutive director's personal computer, to have com­ puterized mailing labels. Keeler works two mornings a week and is valued volunteer More disaster case workers are needed as well as clerical help The new hours are Monday through Thrusday from 8:30 a.m. to 130 p.m. 50 years plus, reunion held The first Caledonia High School Alumni Reunion was held Saturday June 27 at the Middle Villa Inn with a social hour from 12:30 to I p.m. followed by a sit down dinner Classes as far hack as 1917 were represented by 159 at­ tending Because r the reunion was a success, a repeat perfor­ mance is planned to take place in two years. Alumni said Margaret Anderson Pitsch and her helpers did a good job preparing the event. Christmas Around the World is now hiring demonstrators. Deb Heuss 948-8970 or Betty Hill 795-9225 WANTED: Carpenter work, free estimates, call 795-7290 WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Partv Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 BLANCO FURNITURE is giving away 25 copies of the Declaration of Indepcndancc to the first 25 customers starting Monday. 14 miles north of Otse­ go. Only in Shelbyville 672-5115 Community Notices BLANCO FURNITURE will be closed July 4th. Regular hours Mon., Thurs. A Fri. 9-8 Tues. & Wed. 9-6. Have a happy 4th of July. From Blanco Furniture. 14 miles north of Otsego. Only in Shelbyville 672-5115 NOTICE The Reunion Committee for the Thomapplc Kellogg class of 1982 is looking for the folkiwing people. If anyone has any infor mation, please contact Barb (Beuschel) Schicfia 795-9946 or Shelly (VandenBerg) VanEngcn 455-5276. Damon Mancuso, Brian Blondia, Rodney Allen. Chris Beals, Jim Davis, Cathy Groen, Linette Rodriguez. Brian Kreider, Mark Smith, Karen (Weise) Bass. Thank you. SIX LOCAL ARTIST’S WORK on display 7-2 to 7-30. Only at Blanco Furniture, Shel­ byville, 672-5115 Applications being taken for “battle of the bands” The Ionia Free Fair will sponsor a Battle of the Coun­ try Western Bands to be held during the fair. Eliminations will be held Saturday, Aug I. at the Free Stage. Final com­ petition the top two bands will be Saturday, Aug. 8 in front of the George Strait show. Prizes will be awarded as follows: First, $400; Second, $200; Third. $150; Fourth. $100; and Fifth, $50. A tape of your band's music must accompany your entry. A $25 entry fee is also re­ quired. The fee will be return­ ed if a band is not accepted. For more information con­ tact Arlene Hecht, 1224 W Parmeter Rd . Ionia Mich 48846 Phone (616) 527-0059 or Ionia Free Fair. Box 96, Ionia. Michigan 48846 (616) 527-1310. Blood drive in Caledonia The Caledonia Community and the Grand Valley Blood Program are sponsoring a blood drive on Monday, July 13 Blood collections will be done from 3 p.m to 8 p.m. at the Caledonia Elementary School at 9770 Duncan Lake Avenue. "We are concerned about the needs of the patients in the Kent County hospitals," Chairperson Peg Postma said. "We are trying to make donating bkxxi as convenient as possible by offering mobile bkxxi drives in Caledonia.’* Anyone who is in gcxxl health, is over the age of 17, and weighs more than 100 pounds is eligible to donate bkxxi The drive is open to the public Those who wish to register for an appointment time should call 891-1872 or 774-2300. Walk-ins welcome. Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Your Lawn Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37). Middleville Bob Klinge ■W" 795-7647 �Middleville. Ml / July 2. 1987 I Page 11 Whether you've got a growing young family ... Or are settling down for your golden years... Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia your VITAL LINK to the news and activities of our community Every Thursday the Sun and News keeps you informed of all the important events in the Middleville/Caledonia area, from government to sports, births to deaths, and club news to police reports. The Sun and News is entertaining, too, with columns on local history and news of your neighbors. Weddings, engagements, anniversaries — all of the things that you want to know, can be at your fingertips every week. Now published by J-Ad Graphics of Hastings, publishers of The Reminder and the Hastings Banner, the Sun and News gives you more than ever before! Subscribe today! See what you've been missing Onlyz $000 PER YEAR Barry, Kent, Allegan Co. I-—-—-MAIL TODAY—H | Send my subscription to: | I I _______________________ —-------------------------------------------------- | ADOmS-_____________________ —------------------------------------------------------- | sun --------------------- Z* --------------------- I NAME OTY ________________________ Local Subscription Rate $8.00 Per Year | I Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Counties $10.00 Year mail to P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 795*3345 | | �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I July 2, 1987 Read-A-Thon participants raise money for MS Eight Caledonia junior high students raised over $290 for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) by collectively reading 109 books in only one month March was “Read-a-Thon” month at the school. Students asked family members, neighbors and friends to pledge 10. 25. 50 cents or any other amount for each book they could read during the 31 days of March. bookreader and fund raiser was eigth grade Clarice Gerke who read 50 books and col­ lected $229.50 from her spon­ sors. In addition to having the distinction of her name engraved on a plaque for the school, she also received an identical plaque for herself Other prizes were awarded for each level of books read and monies raised Because of the great number of books she read and the high amount of money she raised. Clare was also awarded a radar cassette player, a trophy, sunglasses. T-shirt, two tickets to a Pistons' game and a ribbon and certificate Other eigth grade par­ ticipants were Tiffany Bartley and Jenm Graham who each received a certificate and rib­ bon. Steve Douglas was awared two Pistons' tickets for reading 11 books and col­ lecting $30.25 Seventh graders receiving a certificate and ribbon were Cynthia VanSprange. Laurie Rozell. Scott Minder and Margie Conway. Margie Conway also received two Pistons' tickets. The students, teachers, parents and community "i . Read-a-Thon participants ore (back row from left) Margie Conway. Steve Douglas, Tiffany Bartley and Jennifer Graham and (front row from left) Laurie Rozell, Scott Minder and Cynthia VanSprange. members say they are proufl of these eight young people who raised money to help fund the service and research programs of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Michigan Chapter in the hopes of finding a cure for this disease of the central nervous system which affects nearly 15. (MX) people in our state alone ‘Art in the Park’ set for Saturday in Lake ’0 Top fund raiser ond book reader Clarice Gerke is pictured with prizes she earned in the Read-a-Thon. Lake Odessa's Art in the Park featuring 160 artists and exhibitors is set for its 13th show Saturday July 4 in the village park where they will display their array of original work from 10 a m to 5 p.m. With the added celebration of Lake Odessa’s Centennial, the Lake Odessa Arts Com­ mission has added some new features to the art fair. A full slate of musical entertain­ ment. both local and distant, amateur and professional, is scheduled throughout the day. Some performers will be Broadway Express. Russ Allgaier and Pat and Bill Trommater. a country/folk music duet. A variety of delicious foods will also be on hand at six dif­ ferent booths in the park. Bratwurst. sub sandwiches, home-made ice cream, pies and pastries are just a few of the food offerings, while several cold drink stands will also be set up. The Lake Odessa Depot Restoration Committee will be selling cold drinks near the M-50 edge of the park this year in a special centennial ef­ fort to save the historical land­ mark from destruction. For children. Art in the Pot ond Bill Trommater ATM Locations • Hastings Office • Middleville Office • Felpausch Food Center Our ATM SERVICE is open 86,400 seconds everyday! Our ATM Service never closes, nights. Sundays or holidays. 86.400 seconds, day in and day out, you can count on our ATM Service for all your routine transac­ tions. You can also perform nearly all your routine banking transactions where­ ver the symbols, CIRRUS and NETWORK ONE, are displayed. It is easy to obtain our ATM Card, stop in and apply today! That’s Has­ tings City Bank, “the bank with over a hundred years of experience!” Offices in: Hastings, Middleville, Bellevue and Nashville Park is featuring the third an­ imal Teddy Bear Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. According to organizers Marilyn Habecker and Karen Anway, there are many new activities relating to art and teddy bears. The ad­ mission for children is bring­ ing along their favorite teddy bear. Children will be led in many musical and artistic adventures Habecker said The Lake Odessa Lions Club will be providing a horse drawn trolley for those wan­ ting to travel to and from the Lake Odessa fair at the fairgrounds. The trolley will be available in the circle drive at the northeast comer of the park. There is a small charge for this service. All visitors are reminded that there is no parking along M-50, on Fourth Avenue or in the park Exhibitors may park on Fourth Avenue and in designated areas within the park In cooperation with the village, free public parking is available on other side streets, in the junior high school park­ ing lot and in a lot south of the new village garage on M-50. Handicapped parking is allowed inside the circle drive in the northeast comer Social Security office moves Effective with August, Social Security represen­ tatives will be available at the Algonquin School at 2560 W. State Road in Hastings. The representatives will be available from 9:30 a m until 2 p.m. the first Monday of each month available locally to assist peo­ ple with Social Security, Sup­ plemental Security Income, or Medicare business The Social Security office is open Monday through Friday each week from 9 am.-4.30 p.m. It is located at 250 Monroe N.W., in Grand Rapids This office can be reached by telephone at 456-2241 Most Social Security business can be handled by telephone with the Grand Rapids office. To apply for Social Security and SSI benefits by phone, call 456-2880 Simpsons to celebrate 50th Mr. and Mrs Arthur Simp­ son, Sr., of Freeport, former­ ly of Middleville, will be honored on their 50th wed­ ding anniversary, July 3, with a dinner at the Middle Villa Inn given by their children, James of Kalamazoo; Ter­ rence of Allo. Arthur. Jr. of Quincy, Amy Gillingham of Brunswick, Ohio; and Timothy of Boca Raton. Fla. They have 12 grandchildren and two step grandchildren. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-07-09.pdf f07924c2fa8aabce0445c60e0ee5c086 PDF Text Text <£t:’5sf- . - ’ • E ' S '*% — 1 m ’Ine juM HASTINGS 121 £ church street nBitfafi, Michigan 4905 > and News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia No. 19 — July 9.1987 Middleville. Michigan 49333 117th Year'Twenty Cents Bids and design accepted for new elementary by Kathleen J. Oresik Members of the Thornapple Kellogg School Board of Education agreed Monday to accept bids for the McFall Elementary School eight­ room addition for the next two weeks and to award contracts Aug 3. Despite delays, construc­ tion of the addition is expected to begin once the bids are awarded, said Donna Bray, the school business manager At the annual organizational meeting, the board also elected Donald Williamson as president; Gary Thaler as vice president; John Miller, secretary; and James Verlinde. treasurer New board members Dan Law and Jan Siebcsma were sworn into office. To oversee construction operations and to expidile the building project, last month the management construction firm of Elzinga and Volkers. Inc. of Holland, was hired rather than a general contrac­ ting firm. “We are expected to be in the new addition this January." she said. After reviewing architec­ tural plans presented by Daverman Associatesk. Inc of Grand Rapids, the board also approved the design for the new 17-classroom Gerald L. Page Elementary to be con­ structed south of the high school. “The school will take on a prairie or rambling design to fit in with the area, color scheme and look of the high school." Bray said. She said the school will take on a slanted T configuration at an angle to Bender Road and will be completely separated from the high school. There will be separate park­ ing lots and bus drop off sta Hons at the school. Bray said Buses will load and unload in a loop-like area where there will be a designated visitor parking area at the south en­ trance. she said The the staff parking lot will be located near the north rear entrance, she said, and parking space will also be provided at the main entrance Detailed plans will be presented at a later date, she said. The new elementary con­ structions are expected to cost $4.5 million In other business. Ray Page, the school's athletic director, asked the board to consider improving the high school track and four tennis courts. Page said no capital im­ provements have been made to the track in 15 or 16 years. “It is suffering from holes, an inside lane is worn out and it needs paint The general condition is not good." he said Caledonia celebrates 4th of July See story’on page 6 He suggested resurfacing the track and converting it from a six lane track to a metric eight lane to ac­ comodate state and regional meets. Page said the improvement would cost approximately $65,000. He said the track committee felt they could raise $45,000 over a three year period with the help of the athletic boosters, who agreed to sponsor special fund raising events. He noted that the school receives extra money when they host county and co-ed relays. “The surface is unsafe, especially for hurdlers." Keith Middlebush, boys track and cross country coach, said. “I see it as a very unsafe track at this time.” West Elementary Principal Tony McLain said and added that he feared the school could be held liable in the event of a related injury. Girls track coach. Jeannie Perry, told board members she felt the track is "almost borderline for safe running. " Page then addressed the need for improvements at the school’s tennis courts. He said the courts at the Middle School, high school and West Elementary need resurfacing and asked that the board look at the possibilty of adding more courts at the high school. Coach Larry Seger petition­ ed the board to consider cut­ ting the trees that hang over the Middle School tennis court because he said falling crab apples have caused players to “fall down like (they were on) ice." He also said the courts suffer from major cracks ami that chunks of asphalt have broken away. Page estimated that it would cost $4,000 to resurface the two courts at the Middle School and suggested that the board ask for funding support from the village and township for maintaining and improv ing the courts as the communi ty uses the courts. Board President Don Williamson asked Page to ob­ tain solid bids and referred the matter to the Building and Grounds Committee for fur­ ther consideration. In other athletic business, the board approved girls golf as a varsity sport for the 1987-88 school year and agreed to allot the sport ap­ proximately $3,000. an amount equal to that allotcd boys golf. Page noted that the soccer field had been re-seeded and fertilized. And he asked that the baseball fields be con­ sidered for improvements next year. In other business. Superintendent Steve Garrett said that the AT&T phone system purchased two years ago is not expandable through AT&T and recommended that the school purchase a new system from ASCOM. The previous system cost $8,800. she said The system will cost $10,495. but the school w ill receive $3,900 in a rebate for the old system. Bray explained Bray said the system wouki more than double the stations available now She said there are no phones for the com­ munity school that moved into the high achool from the Mid­ dle School last year There are not enough lines coming in now and all new wiring would be required, she said. AT&T is not interested in changing the system, she said, adding that the school would save $2,200 by purchasing the system now before there was a price increase. Board secretary John Miller said he wondered how the cur­ rent system could be obsolete and asked the board to table action In regular business the board approved paying $1,173,608 18 for bills from last year's budget and $62,035.66 for bills due now for insurance, membership dues, etc. to come out of next year’s budget Requests from William Haselden of 4000 Solomon Road. Hastings, and Simon Hoeksma of Freeport Avenue. Freeport, to annex their pro- SCHOOLS, see page 2 Middleville garage sale plans finalized, auction to follow Children toke time out from the gomes to enjoy ployground focilities Onlookers watch os four area fire departments compete in the water ball contest. Plans are being finalized for the big third annual Mid­ dleville Area Garage Sale Days to be held Thursday and Friday. July 23 and 24. in the Village of Middleville Sponsored by the Mid­ dleville Chamber of Com­ merce. this event was such a huge success the last two years, that the chamber has decided to make it an annual occurence. Last year over 100 homeowners and merchants participated in this event and people came from Grand Rapids. Hastings. Caledonia, Alto and even farther away to take advantage of the bargains in Middleville AU Middleville businesses and home owners are invited to join in the sale by signing up at any of the participating Middleville merchants. It only cost $2 for a large 22” x 28" sign, like the one shown above, to place at your site the day of the sale. Your address will be printed on a map of Middleville that will be sent to area residents Hurry. the last day to sign up is July 15. The chamber is still seeking contributions for the Chamber Auction to be held Saturday. July 25, at I p.m. just south of the Middleville Post Office. The auction to be conducted by Zandbergen Auctioneers following Middleville's Area­ wide Garage Sale Days. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to the new Thornapple Kellogg youth baseball diamond building program. Anyone having a lot of mer­ chandise or a large item they would like picked up for the auction are asked to call Ron Errair at 795 7445 or Gene Poll at 795-3305 to arrange for pick-up. Person’s having left over items at the end of the area­ wide garage sale arc invited to contribute them to the auction where everything will be sold by lots All contributions are tax deductible Smoke at high school cause for false alarm by Kathleen J. Oresik The town of Middleville may very well have breathed a sigh of relief Monday when what was suspected to he a fire at the Thomapple Kellogg High School gym turned out to only be smoke emitting from the school's incinerator The Thornapplc TownshipMiddlevilie Fire Department dispatched three trucks to the school after receiving a 2:19 p.m. call from a Greenwood Street resident who noticed a dark cloud of smoke at the school, fire officials said. When the trucks arrived, firemen discovered the smoke was coming from plastic-like materials buring in the in­ cinerator. officials said. High School secretary Susan Rounds said no smoke alarms went off as the smoke was outside the building. “It’s great residents arc watchful and caring. It's nice to sec Middleville hasn't fallen into the trap of ignoring a potential fire (or assuming someone else phoned it in),’’ Rounds said. �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 9 1987 Kettle Lake meets Middleville pen pals NEWS OF YOUR Beginning last November the 2nd grade classes of Diane Blain from Kettle Lake Elementary and Candace Rich from McFall Elementary became pen pals. The students corresponded with each other many times throughout the school year and sent little momentos of what their classes had been doing They finally had the opportunity to meet each other toward the end to the school MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN Hi', everyone. Have a good 4th of July'1 It was certainly a beautiful weekend. Several of you asked me how J was doing on my new Mac Intosh computer Well. I've to discipline myself and do my house cleaning in order to set up computer workshop before I could start playing with it: Sort of like holding a carrot in front of a donkey, my computer would be my reward for getting my house clean Otherwise. I'd just set it up and forget anytmg else. Even at 70-years-old I have to play games with myself to keep myself in line I like to dodge house work when possible I am going to have a garage sale of all my quilting stuff, crafts I really want to keep, but I'm never going to use. even if they arc in ex­ cellent condition. I had to bor­ row some money for the com­ puter from Johnny because I hadn't saved the whole amount He disapproves of the computer, so have do something to earn the rest of the money, as well as get nd of the other stuff he disap­ proves of. Then I will have room for all of my history stuff Kight now it is all in bags and boxes on tables and the floor. Saturday, the Hart's went to Liz's folks in Portland for the parade It was Liz's brother's birthday also They also went to Grand Rapids to watch the fireworks. They got there ear­ ly and made a picnic out of it. The little park there was soon filled, with spectators. When it was done at 10 45 p.m., they could slip out easily, got home at 11:15. Last year, they went down by the river and it took them two hours just to get out of Grand Rapids. Had a really good time Kathy Oliver said they now have a boy from Paris, France who will be living with them for a month. His name is Guillaume George Picot. The program sends about 500 men and women over. They picked him up in Kalamazoo Wednesday. He studied English. I hope he really en­ joys the folks in Western Michigan. I think we are all a very warm, friendly, big family. Have a wonderful time while you are here. Guillaume! His dad is an engineer He has an older and younger sister Cathy and Don Williamson just got back from a state Real Estate Conference at the Grand Hotel at Mackmak Island which is held every year on the fourth of July. Cathy said it was very special this year, period costumes and beautiful garden*. They had a wonderful time. Th y had 750 people at their banquet Last weekend the Koeplingers went on their bikes to Alpena This Saturday they drove to Jackson. Chuck and Doroth Corson attended Lake Odessa's Art in the Park celebration There was a real nice crowd and they had a good time This Tuesday. Louise Elwood will attend the Past Chiefs get together at Betty Robertson's. Grandson Mike Siepenhoorst went to Califor­ nia on the Am trak. He told Louise it was a long ride. The Steve Lewis family Jim Knob (left) of Kettle celebrated the 4th at Caledonia Park. They made his McFoll pen pal. an all day picnic and fun day out of it. staying to watch the Edmore. She now has a great­ fireworks. great-grandson weighing in at Norma Lewis showed her 6 pounds 4 ounces, bom June Barbie clothes at Art in the Park in Lake Odessa on the 25th. It makes her third great­ great grandchild. fourth. Tom Hamilton is home on a Rose Morgan said it was the three week leave from the first time in many years that Navy. He is stationed in she and Ken stayed home had Hawaii The Dick Hamilton a relaxed quiet weekend on family went up to visit Ruth's the Fourth Marion Martin went to Col­ sister in Brethern Bill Kenyon said grandson dwater Lake to the Martin reunion Ross' nephew had a Danny had his ninth birthday with a celebration at their mock wedding while the fami­ house Saturday with family ly were all around. Sort of a and relatives. dress rehearsal for the real Ralph Kenyon attended one to come. Jesse Bender's funeral Sun­ Sunday. Joan Tabor of Fen­ ton and Mary Alice from Bar­ day. He also went to see Art Kenyon at Pennock He said ryton came to Middleville to Art is making quite a bit of attend Jesse Bender’s funeral. They are staying with her progress, even going to mom and dad. Russ and Alice therapy and working on the bars. Bender, going home Monday. 1 couldn't get Ann as she Stanley Finkbeiner spoke at the funeral. The funeral home was probably at the hospital. was crowded with relatives But a couple of days ago I talked to her and Art is com­ and friends. A weekend ago, Don and ing along nicely from his Dorothy Dean attended the surgery on Monday. Harold and Mary Noah National Palatine Conference at the Illinois State University went with Kay and Melvin up at Normal. III. They had a full to their cottage this weekend. Kay and Mary saw Greg and and enjoyable weekend This weekend Twila Ann while there. Mary Elwood's sister returned to VanderWal was in Battle her own home after a long Creek this weekend, visiting recovery time from head her sons and their families as surgery and later rehabilita­ well as some friends Kay and Melvin Noah just returned tion at her children's home She says there is nothing like from a twelve-day cruise to Alaska. It was so beautiful your own home She sure ap­ preciates every ones help and and they had a wonderful loving care. Twila also time lyla Norton said her grand­ visitied the rest of her family son the Rev Michael Nor­ in Battle Creek this weekend Mrs Feather ly attended the throp is still m Jerusalem, so fourth family get together at she is filling the pulpit in his pastorate This Saturday, her great-granddaughter Amanda and mom. Michele (Mrs. Das id» Oke came to spend the Th_etSun gnd News The Sun and News was founded in 1870 and is published weekly on Thursdays. Second class postage is paid at Middleville Michigan 49333 Member of Michigan Press Association SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Par Year Outside Barry. Kent or AI teg an Counties M00 $10.00 POSTMASTER Send address changes to Sun A News P.O Box B. Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by ... The Hastings Banner. Inc. Lake meets Josh Cnossen day. lyla attended the big par­ ty for Clarence and Joan Barnes given by their children and families for their 45th weddind anniversary. The one from the farthest away was his sister Dorothy Jones from Hermit. Calif. Sunday Joan and lyla attended Jesse Bender's funeral. All of Regina Stein’s family celebrated the Fourth at Jerry and Regina's home this weekend Friday night the Dave VanElsts watched the Gun Lake Fireworks at the Ron Strater’s. Saturday. Ron and Pam and Jamie Strater came over. Sunday, Allie Baker and Maxine paid the VanElst’s a visit. The Rocks had a family get together this weekend. Edna and Terry Steeby spent the Fourth at son and brother Bob’s home in Grand Rapids. Monday will be Charlie and Donna Cox’s 55th wedding anniversary. They heard from son Charlie in Palm Springs. Also, daughter Marilyn. They'll see Greg, Maggie and Brian this week. Red and Neva Aicken went out to daughter Pattie and Dean's home for the Fourth. Pat Hilty’s mom and step­ dad, brother and wife and two children were here for three days. They came from Ohio Betty Newman said their daughter Joy and Jim Myers and son Randy are visiting for a week. They live in Fort Myers, Fla. Paul and Betty and Fred Mattison attended Art and Monjanita Simpson's 50th wedding anniversary Ju­ ly 3 at the Middle Villa Inn Write us a letter! Min—wumiPMC P.O. Box 130/ Phone 795-3345 MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 year when 52 enthusiastic pen pals went off hand-in-hand at Caledonia Lakeside Park. The students said they found that they had even more in common than what they had written about Many of the children said they decided to continue their friendship dur­ ing the summer. "It was an excellent and very fun reading and writing experience by all the children.” Blain said. The Sun and News welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means for readers to express an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letter must include the signature, address and tele­ phone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libel­ ous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Amber Frost (left) of McFall and Jenny Bivins of Ket tie Lake find they have a lot in common. Josh Donker moke* super-size bubbles School Board y perty to the Thornapple Kellogg School District gam­ ed board approval Garrett said the Haselden request was denied by the Hastings School Board of Education by a vote of 6-1. He said the final decision on the Hoeksma property lie* with the Kent Intermediate School District board and that they will hold a meeting on the issue July 15 He said the Hoeksma pro­ perty is contiguous with the district but that an appro* innate 17-acre parcel of the 400 acre plot would become an island in the Ionia School District. Bus drivers contracts and seven teacher contracts for 1987-88 were approved by the board and an election of board officers was held during the organizational meeting Meetings were scheduled from page 1 for the first Monday of each month at the high school library at 7:30 p.m., board policies from 1986-87 were retained for the upcoming school year, the board ap proved retaining the same banking procedures and at­ torney. and finally, the board agreed to keep the same number of committees with members to be named at a later date. A request from Garrett to have hts secretary Pat Sullivan take the minutes of the meetings rather than the board secretary '*lo take some of the burden off the board secretary” was tabled The board approved naming Sullivan the district’s elec­ tions officer. This is customary. Garrett said but has not been adopted in writing. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 9. 1987 / Page 3 Antique Gas and Steam Engine Show coming to historic Charlton Park July 11,12 Caledonia Lakeside Apts began as a school building m 1888 A history of Caledonia Lakeside Apartments by Lillian Schultz health He passed away July 19. 1970. Lillian carried on with the apartment and sold her hob­ bies and crafts that she had made for over 40 years in a small gift shop added on to the apartment by her grandson Mike Burn in 1975. It opened for Caledonia's Centennial in 1976. when the town celebrated the 200th birthday of America With a large yard to care for Lillian had many helping hands to help her. her son Ken and his two sons, and also daughter Ruth's sons, who worked at the apartment for many years. A 15 1/2 feet tall windmill was placed at the apartments by her grandson Mike Burri. who built it for Lillian s birthday a few years ago. It has become the apart­ ment landmark as she could not take it with her when she moved a brand new apartment in Caledonia known as Caledonia Estates on Maple Street. Lillian has been retired for several years, but not to everything. She is very active in three senior citizens The l-akesidc Apartment building was formerly a school building in 1888. known as the Kraft School or Gcrould School District No. 5. In 1939 the Arthur C. Fink bcincr Post No. 305. of the Caledonia American Legion purchased the building, had it moved to the site by Emmons Lake and the Caledonia Lakeside Park, for their meetings. But they never used it. so it was sold to Mr. and Mrs Waren Tape and Mr and Mrs. Schultz of the Tape and Schultz Hardware store for storage In 1946 the Schultzs purchased (he Tape s interest in the building and continued to use it while in the Ford Tractor business. In 1951. the Schultzs decid­ ed to start a four-family apart ment in the 40 feet high building. In August 1952. the three upper apartments were finish­ ed and tenants moved in. The lower apartment was com­ pleted in 1954. As of Nov. 7, 1986, there were 82 tenants registered at the Lakeside Apartment building since it opened in 1952. After having owned the building for 42 years, and be­ ing in the apartment business for 35 years Lillian Schultz, owner, has retired so she has sold the property to Mr. and Mrs Kevin DeMott and Ken­ by Kathleen J. Oresik dall DeMott of Grand Rapids Businesses are leaving on Nov. 7. 1986 when Lillian downtown Middleville, but gave up her job as landlady. not on their own accord. They Lillian, who is 78 year have been forced out by young, and her husband Amos devastating fires. moved into the lower apart­ The 100 block of East Mam ment in 1968 due to Amos' Street in Middleville has been the site of three major fires in the last 15 years beginning with a 1973 blaze that leveled the Arcade Theatre and a “On the Lake” pizzeria. 555 S Shore Dnve Green Lake The Middleville Inn - Cop­ per Door was destroyed at 4 Call 891-8017 a m. in 1981 when a fire there Open Days and Evenings raged out of control during groups, has been a 19-year member of the Happy 60 Club. 12 years with the Greater Caledonia Area Senior Citizens from the Community Education, and three years with the Kent County Senior Citizens Senate of Grand Rapids She also keeps active with her family of four children. 19 grandchildren. 26 great-grand children, and three greatgreat-grandchildren. W ith the help of the family, moving day came June 13 and 14 after packing for six months The business people that she associated with for services all these year and had 24 hour service with most of them when a call was placed will not be forgotten. Nor will the tenants. Lillian says, “you were all great", and that her family and their families did a great job moving her to her new home at 251 Maple Street, apartment 103 in Caledonia. “They were all such good helpers, right to the finish. God bless each and everyone that helped. Their efforts will never be forgotten." Antique tractors and engines will be on display, running and demonstrating old farm equipment, during the 16th Annual Gas and Steam Engine Show July 11 12 at Charlton Park m Hastings from 10 a m. 5 p.m. each day. A tractor parade occurs at 2 p.m. daily around the village green. Following the parade there will be grain threshing and baling Other highlights include a sawinilL gnsi mill, shingle mill, drag saw. and plenty of gas. steam and sta­ tionary engines. Tractor com­ petitions include a backing competition, quick-start, slow race, and pedal pull for children. Several rare antique pieces of equipment will be on ex­ hibit and running at the show including an 1883 Westinghouse 15 horsepower steam traction engine, a 1925 Baker threshing steam engine, a 1927 Rumley Oil Pull, and a 1935 John Deere "D ". Saturday at dusk there will be a spark show with a steam engine. Exhibitors are eligible for a S100 cash drawing. Flea market spaces are still available. A flea market, primitive camping, shuttle service, and food are located on the grounds All this occurs in an authen­ tic Michigan Village of the late 19th century which has been reconstructed on the banks of the Thomapple River. Charlton Park is located just off M-79 between Hastings an Nashville. Ad­ mission is S3 for adults (16 and over), children are admit­ ted free. For more informa­ tion call (616) 945-3775. Charlton Park is a non-profit educational institution. Vacation Bible School, Renewal at local church On July 13-17. from* 9 11:30 a m the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church will again be offering an ex­ citing week for community children, ages three to 13. Daily activities emphasizing the theme “Growing God’s Way In the Sonshine Patch'' will include Bible stories, crafts, singing, refreshments, and supervised recreational games. There will be a daily special event - movies, clowns, skits, magic, and more’ The pro­ gram on July 19 w ill feature a grand finale. For transportation or infor­ mation. call Dorothy at 891-8898. Also back by popular de­ mand is Women's Renewal - a special program for women coinciding with VBS. Each day will feature an exciting friendship seminar bus Stan and Joan Vugievccn. Also, there will be a daily activity such as stenciling, floral ar­ ranging. basket weaving, counted cross-stitch, and a demonstration on checking under the hood of a car The dates are July 13-17. from 9 11:30 a m Nursery is provided. For transporta­ tion or information, call L inda at 795-9128 Caledonia Christian Reformed Church is located at the comer of M -37 and 100th Street Checking Accounts Savings Accounts ivement A Seu/te fa/nifyf Main Street has history of devastating fires BILLIES BEAUW SALON By Appointment BILLIE RUSSELL. OWNER 25 W Th£ SAME LOCATION Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia. Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Visum Therapy Phone — 891-1056 sub-zero temperatures that hampered fire fighting efforts and froze fire hydrants. This June 27, a fire fueled by high winds swept through kow Pattie s Saloon and the Village Hall, destroying both and causing severe smoke damage to the adjacent Phil's Pizzeria. No one was reported in­ jured in the three fires. The lot where the inn was destroyed is vacant and demolition crews are expected to level the village hall and Kow Pattie s Saloon Only time will tell whether or not new buildings will be erected to replace the old When you bank with the State Bank of Caledonia, you get the specialized advice you need to plan for the future. State Bank’s knowledgeable personal bankers will help you establish the right savings accounts and investment plans that will provide for your family’s growth and educational needs as well as complete economic security. At State Bank, we believe banking is more than business ... we offer an individualized finan­ cial service. You can count on the State Bank of Caledonia. SPECIAL NOTICE Attention Thornapple Kellogg Alumni Class of 1917 - all paid resen auom must be in by July 31 Any reserva­ tions after this date will be turned down If any questions call 945-4260 SgasgUJurt FDIC 267 E. Main Street — CALEDONIA — Ph. 891-8113 STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA 3205 68th St. S.E. Offices in Caledonia & Dutton Ph. 698-6337 - DUTTON - �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 9. 1987 person. Almost all the Higley fami­ ly called on Gertrude over the weekend Mary stayed with her. she is so much better. Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL Has anyone lost their black pet kitten9 She is here with us now Call 891-1355 if you want her. Ken and Blanch Cisler. Robert and Irene Johnson. Virginia Root. Clarke and I had a coffee break at Harvest House after church Sunday Mary Beth Witte and family from Spring Lake visited Sun­ day afternoon with Mother June Tungatc and left Scott to spend a few days with Grandmother The Rcascrs all attended the parade, then later the fireworks in Caledonia on Ju­ ly 4 Thanks. Caledonia, for a great time all that day. Everything was great and the fireworks exceptional. Jim and Mary Springer and Clarke and I had Sunday din­ ner at Ponderosa and then called on cousins Cy and Hester Springer tn Grand Rapids, then home for dessert Esther Kelley. Lois Bacon and June Tungate had dinner at the Western Sizzler, Sunday Clarke and I attended Maurice Ingram s 80th birth­ day open house at the Methodist Church. Hastings, on Saturday l>aneta Wilkes was our guest July 4. We all attended all the doings at Caledonia The chicken barbecue was great, only too much for one LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.’Caledonia. MI Sunday Morning Worship 8 30a.m Sunday School.......................................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship...................................... 11:00 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street 9 45 a m 11:00 am 9.30 a m Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor Rev. Gil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Rev. William Dobson, Pastor A total of 1.332 persons are on the official list of those who received degrees from Western Michigan University at the end of the winter semester of the 1986-87 school year. Persons receiv­ ing bachelor's degrees totaled 1.005 and persons receiving master's specialist's (sixth year) or doctoral degrees totaled 327. Among them are Jane Mane Debat. daughter of Mr and Mrs. Marinus Debat of 1127 Oak Leight Street. Mid­ dleville. graduating with a bachelor s degree in business administration and Laurel A. Newhouse, whose parents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Newhouse of 4336 Trails End. Middleville, also graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. 9 30 a m 10 30 am 6 00 p m 7 00 p m 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Sers ice Sundav School t ven mg Worshtp Service 1000 a m 11 15am b 00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherrv Valiev Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11:00 a.m. Church School 9^5 a.m Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev. Wayne Kiel. Raster Rev. Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Rastor Sheryl Baar Director of Christian Education OBITUARIES Jessie L. Bender MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Jessie L. (Raymond) Bender. 74. of Middleville, died Friday. July 3, 1987 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services were held 2p.m. Sunday at Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Stanley Finkbeiner officiated with burial at Irving Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be amde to Pennock Hospital ICU Waiting Room. Mrs. Bender was bom Janu­ ary 22, 1913 in White Cloud, the daughter of Clifton E. and Cora A. (Widdowson) Camp­ bell. She was married to Ward A. Bender on February 24, 1983. She worked as a nurses aid at Pennock Hospital for 15 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music 9 45 a.m. 11:00 a.m 6:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning Worship............................................................... 11:00a.m. Sunday School............................................................. 9:45 a m. Sunday Evening Worship................................................... 6:00p.m. All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass........................................ 5.00 o.m. Sunday Mass....................... . 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m First Friday Mass................................................... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship........................10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 HASTINGS - Mr. Kenneth R. Dunlap, 80, of 2235 Iroquois Trail, Hastings, died Friday. July 3. 1987 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services were 1p.m. Tuesday, July 7 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Robert Mayo officiated with full military graveside services at Riverside Cemet­ ery. Memorial contributions may be made to ICU at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Dunlap was bom June 19, 1907 in Irving Township, Barry County, the son of Ernest and Alice (Kennedy) Dunlap. He was raised in Middleville and attended schools there. He was married LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship • Interpreted for hearing impaired)............. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.................................................. 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................ 7:00 p.m. Pioneer Club(K thru 6 grade)........... Wed., 6.30p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship... Wred. 7:00 p.m. 891-8028 to Mamie Myers on December 21.1929. He wasemployed for over 40 years at International Seal and Lock Co. in Hastings, retiring in 1972. He served with the Navy during World War II and was a life member of Hastings American Legion and VFW Posts. Mr. Dunlap is survived by a sister. Beatrice Williams of Hastings; two brothers, William and Carl Dunlap, both of Hastings; nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mamie on June 5, 1966, a brother, Lynn and a sister, Vivian Curtis. Richard D. Blough MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Richard D. Blough, 63, of Middleville died Sunday, July 5, 1987 at Butterworth Hospi­ tal, Grand Rapids. Funeral and committal services were held 1:30p.m. Wednesday, July 8 at Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Jerry Drummond offi­ ciated with burial at Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contribu­ tions may be made to Middle­ ville Ambulance Service. Mr. Blough was bom April 20,1924 in Hastings, the son of Jay and Greta (Johnson) Blough. He was a veteran of World War Two and had work­ ed as a meat cutter for Kroger Company in Hastings and Grand Rapids. Surviving are his wife, Elvi­ ra L. Blough; his children, Bernard and Marta Blough, Russell and Debbie Blough, Raymond Blough, all of Middleville; two grandchil­ dren, Hillary and Jacob Blough; his mother, Greta Blough of Freeport; three brothers, Keith of Grand Rapids, Robert of Hastings, William of Freeport; several nieces and nephews. International Balloon Festival set for July 11-18 in Battle Creek On July 11 - 18 an event of international interest blows in­ to Michigan in the form of hot-air balloons. The skies are the primary setting for the balloon com­ petition featuring fliers from Luxembourg. France, Brazil, Japan and Canada -- as well as If you would like your church's Directory information listed call 795-3345 for more information. Rev. Kenneth Vaught years. She was member of the Middleville United Methodist Church and the Jubilee Circle and Sunshine Club. Surviving are two daught­ ers. Mrs. Fred (Bonnie) Williams of of Dayton. OH. Mrs. Gaye A. Taylor of Wyoming; five sons. Gordon D. Raymond of Chattanooga. TN, Glenn L. Raymond of Middleville. Jerry W. Bender of Gobles and Boyd L. Bender of Middleville; 20 grandchil­ dren; five great grandchildren; one sister. Mrs Richard (Hazel) Robertson of Brook­ lyn; a brother, Emmette Camp­ bell of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. Kenneth R. Dunlap CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday 1 vening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study The Caledonia High School Alumni Reunion was held Saturday. June 27. at the Mid­ dle Villa Inn. Middleville, with 160 present. Members from classes as far back as from 1915 until the class of 1936 attended. Most everyone seemed to have a good time seeing old school friends and remmscing Four members of the Dan Schantz Family Austin. Elon. Clarence and Marian also a nephew Donald Fischer were present Another alumni reunion is planned for the last Saturday in June. 1989 Roger (Margaret Anderson) Pitsch was chairman Rev. Wesley Coffey Rev. Robert Gerke Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Caledonia High School reunion Area students at WMU graduation the U.S. Arts and crafts, an antique auto show, and air shows will be featured. Smith home from Pennock Hospital Shirley Smith of Mid dieville returned home Mon day. after a s stay at Pennock Hospital following surgery. TrrrriTiTn ttttt i tit i t i irrrnTrrrr J J 5 I J a F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... 795-9277 — MIDDLEVILLE — Insurance and Medicaid Accepted �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / July 9, 1987 I Page 5 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST What a beautiful weekend we had. and on Sunday a nice gentle rain. I did it again I don't know how. but I did. I missed Matt Mcaney s birthday in my list last week So if you sec him. wish him a happy birthday on July 11. Workers started breaking up the sidewalks on the north side of Main Street Monday morning, getting ready to lay the cables to the new Michigan Bell Telephone Company building It’s a boy for Thomas and Marci McCoy and Mr and Mrs. Robert Post Con­ gratulations to all of you. It’s a girl for Mr and Mrs. Edward Marker. Jr and Mr. and Mrs. William Sturm. Congratulations. Congratulations to Valerie Ann Vandenbergh and Ken­ neth James Dreyer who were married on June 5 at Marne United Methodist Church. Parents of the bride are Art and i>orraine Vandenbergh of Walker and the parents of the groom are James Dreyer of Caledonia and Joyce Blovits of Grand Rapids. On May 22 at Dutton Chris­ tian Reformed Church, Mary lixi Pankey and Robert Jon Hollemans were married. Parents of the couple are Robert and Marge Pankey of Grandville and Robert and June Hollemans of Caledonia. Congratulations! Congratulations to James and Mary Boot who celebrated their silver an­ niversary on July 6. Congratulations to Duane and Linda Patterson who will celebrate their 17th wedding anniversary on July 10. The Community Blood Drive will be held July 13 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Caledonia Elementary School gym. Anyone who is in good health, is over the age of 17, and weighs more than 100 pounds is eligible to donate blood. The drive is open to the public. Walkins are welcome. For those who wish to register for an appointment time mas call 891-1872 or 774-2300 Consider now, giv­ ing the gift of life Thursday. July 9. the Caledonia U M W will meet at Dutton park at 11:30 a.m. for a picnic lunch. Let’s hope for nice weather, ladies The Caledonia United Methodist Church welcomed a delightful and interesting guest minister, the Rev. Jit taun Moore, last Sunday. July 5. The Top O’Moming Circle will meet at 9:30 a m. at the home of Virginia Shook on July 14 The Homemakers Group will hold their next meeting on July 16, 6 p.m.. at Clare Schantz Congratulations to all the Caledonia Junior High School students who participated in the March Read a-thon Month, especially to eighth graders Clarice Gerke, Tif­ fany Bartley. Jenni Graham and Steve Douglas And to seventh graders Cynthia Van Sprange. Laurie Rozell. Scott Minder and Margie Conway. Good job! Keep up the good work Did you see Caledonia's parade Saturday'’ Seems each year it gets bigger and better, youngsters on colorful decorated bicycles, clowns, antique cars and classics too. Tractors and wagons were full of people — young and old. Horses with riders, teams pulling wagons, fire trucks, semi-trailers and police cars, and much more. The streets were lined with people wat­ ching the parade. There were several garage sales in the area and most pro­ bably did fairly well. If you were bored Saturday, you weren’t at the park in Caledonia where lots of goodies were for sale as well as lemonade, cotton candy, pop. ice cream, chicken din­ ners. etc. Visors, small fans, handmade clowns, dish rags, country painting plaques and more were also for sale. L» Z-t«r Redmett. SoIm. Sletfert. L»«« Swh I MaMar Saata*. Batsell RH Room Sals. Lane Cetfar CWtf Stratalaaiigar Reclmers I Safas. Staiy I Staly PMtaea»e*c. Saamaas I Simmons laaafy Rail Live entertainment on the stage was furnished by many area residents. Bingo was played in the shelter house. Games for the kids included the moon walk, the turtle race, frog jump and penny scramble Puff the Dragon tractor pull was offered the kids and tractor pulls for the dads and moms. There was the hole-in-one contest and the fire trucks and water ball demonstration, a baseball game and dancing The even­ ing was ended with a beautiful display of fireworks Mr and Mrs. Art Soest called on the Richard Soest family Saturday. Sunday. July 5. the Richard Soest family joined George and Ginme at their cottage at Woodbeck Lake. Found another birthday for July 7: Kathy. Tim Mark’s friend. The water was nice and the ram held off until after supper was cooked, then it poured. Meanwhile, back in Caledonia we were only lucky enough to get about one-tenth of an inch of ram. Our condolences to Mrs. Joe (Pat) Thomas of Caledonia who lost her brother. Steve Belka. 42. who suffered a heart attack while picking chemes. Many of you senior citizens knew him well. He drove you many places as a bus driver. He was a good one too. Thelma Gehl would like to say a big thank you to all who offered their services to help run the concession stands at Caledonia park on July 4. and to all who helped sell the 50 (25-25) tickets to help pay for the evening fireworks. They were super, and so were you. Harold and Emily Gehl from Grand Rapids. Ralph and Thelma. Jim. Brian and Bradley and Tom Gehl and Harold Miller all had Sunday evening dinner with the David Fleischmanns The kids swam in the pool. Norma Flannery and Gay Dodge spent last Saturday and Sunday with Harriet and Floyd Wells. On June 30. Ralph. Thelma. Jim. Brian and Bradley Gehl all rode down to north Chicago to enjoy Great America. They stayed over­ night at Best Western Motel, returning on July 1. All had an enjoyable vacation. Last Friday the David Fleischmann family and Jim. Brian and Bradley Gehl drove down to Lansing to attend an assembly at MSU and brought Lucas home from football camp. He enjoyed the week long workout. Lynne Gezon, daughter of Howard and Dorothy Gezon of Caledonia, is planning a Ju­ ly 18 marriage to Renoki Sim­ mons. son of Ronald Simmons of Orlando. Fla and Feme Simmons of Saranac. Our best w ishes to them Brian Gehl flew back to Seattle this Wednesday for a summer job as a helper in a drug store He visited his dad. Jim Gehl. and grandparents. Ralph and Thelma Gehl. and relatives for 10 days. The summer is speeding along. Let's hope we all get time to enjoy it. Clerks needed for Fair A tunned number of clerks for the Barry County Fair are needed to clerk non-livestock for Saturday. July 18 Nonlivestock assistant superintendents. other adult volunteers or teens (13 and olden who are interested are aAed to call Sands Rausch. 945-9647 D & W helps Caledonia Jr. High reading students Chip Hoebeke (right) holds one of the many D & W cash register slips used to help purchase 19 reference books, one of which is held by Stephanie O'Krangley (left). Also pictured are busts of Laura Ingals Wilder. Jack London and Mark Twain. This past school year, students, parents and staff at Caledonia Junior High School have been saving D & W cash register sales slips when they shop at D & W. The reading classes have joined the D & W Friendship Fund which means the D & W will refund one percent of the total dollars spent in their stores to the non-profit organization. The money granted to the school’s reading programs through the Friendship Fund has been used to purchase 19 volumes of the reference books ’ Something About the Author”. These books show a photo and give information on the lives of authors and il­ lustrators for children and young adult books. The book company from which these volumes are ordered offers free busts of authors and famous persons for every five reference books purchased. Since there are 47 volumes published in this set of reference books, the students will be continuing the D & W sales slip collection to raise money to add more volumes to the library in hopes of ob­ taining an entire set Students then have the extra bonus and pleasure of learning the features of several authors from having the busts in the room, school spokespersons say. If you would like to help, send your DAW cash register slips to Miss Luann Lewis, reading teacher at the junior high school or take them to the office This pro­ ject will continue through the summer and the 191P-88 school year. Caledonia Sportsman’s Club - STEAK FRY Saturday, July 11, 1987 6 to 9 p.m. 1 Steak, Baked Potato, Garlic Bread ! M3? __________ and Salad. $£00 CALEDONIA V# per person 100 TH. ST. Come out!on SECTION 00010 — NOTICE TO BIDDERS — The Thornapple-Kellogg Schools will receive sealed Proposals from qualified bidders for the McFall Elementary School Addition Phase I consisting of Bid Divisions 101 Earthwork to Rough/Finish Grade, 102: Footings and Foundations, 103 Site Utilities, 104: Steel (supply only), 105: Doors, Frames and Finish Hardware, and 106 Asphalt Paving. There will be a pre-bid meeting held on Wednesday, July 22, 1987 at 130 p.m at the McFall Elementary School, 509 W Main, Middleville, Ml Proposals to be delivered in person to McFall Elementary, 509 W Main, Middleville or mailed to McFall Elementary, c/o Administration Office, 3885 Bender Road, Middleville, Ml 49333, Attn: Mr. Steven Garrett. Proposals must be received “prior” to 10 00 a m (local time), on July 29, 1987 Proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud All bids will be evaluated at a later date The Project will utilize separate prime contracts. All contracts for construction will be direct contracts by the Owner Overall coordination of the Project will be the responsibility of the construction management firm, E4V, Incorporated The Architect/Engineer for the project is Daverman Associates, Inc., 82 Ionia, N W , Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 456-3500, Attn Mr Dennis Sawinski. The Owner will award contracts on August 3. 1987, to separate Contractors for separate Bid Divisions or combinations of bid divisions. Any Bidder, at their option, may submit a combined Proposal for any combination of Bid Divisions by offering a Combined Bid Deduct A separate Bid must be submitted for each Bid Division included in any such combined Proposal All Project procedures and documents are designed to facilitate delivery of the Project through multiple prime construction contracts The Owner s forms, rather than industry master forms are used for ail documents Bidders shall read and review the Bidding Documents carefully, and shall familiarize themselves thoroughly with all requirements Requests by Contractors for inclusion as bidders shall be addressed to the Construction Manager. E&V, Incorporated 86 East Sixth Street, Holland, Ml 49423 (616) 392-2383. Attn Julie Holifield One set of Bidding Documents will be provided free of charge to Bidders The Bidding Documents are on file for inspection at the Architect s office A $50 00 document replacement charge will be assessed only if the Documents are not returned to the Project Team in good and usable condition Requests for additional sets of Bidding Documents shall be addressed to the Construction Manager a charge may be assessed for such additional sets Proposals shall be submitted on the Proposal Forms furnished separately by the Construction Manager and shall be completely filled in and executed in accord with the Bidding Documents Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of Base Bidste) shall accompany each proposal Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days Successful Bidders may be required to furnish Surety Bonds, as stated m the Specifications The Owner reserves the right to reject any or ail Proposals, to accept other than a low Bid, and to waive informalities, irregularities and/or errors in Proposals, which they feel is in their best interest ENO OF SECTION 00010 �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 9. 1987 Caledonia 4th celebration...a real crowd pleaser Thom Ellis (foreground) folks with WCUZ's Kevin Reynolds, broodcasting live from remote in the sta­ tion's mobile von. Ellis, o Caledonia graduate, later performed selections from his latest album, "In Love and Out of Danger. by Kathleen J. Oresik A variety of food and refreshment booths, day-long festivities and a promise of a fireworks display prompted mans area residents to make an ail-day picnic out of Satur­ day s Caledonia Independence Day Celebration at Caledonia Lakeside Park As the sponsors of the event promised, there was something for everyone throughout the day The festivities kicked off with a parade featuring the high school band, antique cars, bicycles and numerous floats beginning at 11 a m., followed by a celebration at the park where games and entertainment for all ages were provided. Youngsters reveled in the turtle race and frog jump games, the penny scramble and foot race, a kiddie tractor pull. CYAA ballgame and en­ joyed the park s playground equipment Adults participated in the Lions Club Hole-In-One con­ test and the American Legion Auxilary bingo games Area firemen from Caledonia. Dutton. Mid­ dleville and Moline kept cool during a water ball contest. Center stage entertainment Mike MacEachron, owner of the Caledonia Gymnastics Club spots one of his students as the club has its turn at center stage Cont. NaitPag* Folks of all ages enjoy slices of mouthwatering watermelon. The moon bounce proves to be a big attraction for youngsters. Children scurry to fill their pockets in the penny scramble gome. Clown Rick Hordenberg and bis pet 'raccoon” fill in for the Farm Animal Petting Zoo which was cancelled. Old Glory celebration. flies high over the Fourth of July A booth with railroad memorabilia provided by Glenn VanWinkle �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 9. 1987 / Page 7 was provided by the Caledonia Dance Studio, the Caledonia Gymnastics Club, musical entertainers Ruth and Bob Pitt and Ed & Janie, and square dancing by Leon Tim­ mers. WCUZ radio station was also on hand broadcasting from live remote. In the evening complimen­ tary country and oldies rock music was provided by Eric Clark. Bernie Berends. Bill Bravata. Craig Senna and Mark Bamoski And Thom Ellis, a Caledonia High School graduate, performed some of numbers from his four albums. ■ Folks began looking to the sky as Sky High Hot Air Balloons ascended at 7:30 p m And the grand finale, a fireworks display at dusk paid for by area businesses, con­ cluded the July 4 celebration 5-Day Bible School set in Caledonia Sisters, Melissa. 7, (foreground) and Sarah Berends 9, formerly of Caledonia, and students of the Marsha Strong Dance Power Station, perform a dance routine. The Caledonia Christian Reformed Church is once again offering a vacation Bi­ ble school for communit) children ages three through 13 and a Women's Renewal for women affiliated with the church's school. Both events will be held on July 13-17 from 9 a m. to 11:30 a m. at the church. The Bible school's theme is “Growing God's Way in the Sonshine Patch” and will in­ clude Bible stories, crafts, singing, refreshments and supervised recreational games. There will be a daily special event: movies, clowns, skits, magic and more. On July 19 a special grand finale program will be presented Sponsors say they think “kids are great" and en­ courage parents to call Dorothy at 891-8898 for transportation or information. The Women s Renewal pro­ gram will feature a friendship seminar by Stan and Joan Vugteveen daily. There will also be a daily activity such as stenciling, floral arranging, basket weaving, counted cross-stitch, and a demonstaration on checking under the hood of a car. A nursery will be provided. Call Linda at 795-9128 for transportation or information. The church is located at the comer of M-37 and 100th Street. Yonkers named O-K ‘Athlete of the Year5 either the male or female award. Yonkers was a state­ qualifier and four-year letterman on the track team, a three-year varsity volleyball Middleville trio takes runner-up Macker trophy The trio swept through its first four games, winning 20-6, 20-7, 20-18 and 20-18 before losing 20-14. After winning 20-17. the rains came and all but washed out the championship series. The trio was sponsored by Cherry Lane Accents of Alto DlESfl KEROSENE ~ 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 PROPANE (616)891-6196 bottles RUED Drop in and see me or call 949-5200, ext. 221 NEW USED CARS ANO TRUCKS & LEASING j crude protein, available pro­ tein, acid detergent fiber, neutral detergent fiber, net energy and mineral levels. Samples will be ranked accor­ ding to relative feed values (RFV), which is an estimate of the overall nutritive quality of a forage. A cash prize will be awarded tc the producer of the sample with the highest relative feed value. Testing costs will be $12.50 per sample. A minimum of 20 samples will be needed to have a successful contest. Reservations are required by July 13, and can be made by contacting the Extension Of­ fice at 948-4862 Feotunng Amoco Premier Oesei HEY. I'M AT BERGER CHEVROLET TOM LEEOY Ph°n€ 949S20Q Ekt 221 GRANO RAFOS 2525 2B1WSE GRANO RAPOS Pennock team raises money in swim across While Dr. James L Weatherhead. a member of the Pennock Hospital team, swam the most laps in team competition in the April 25 Red Cross Swim Across held at the Thomappk Kellogg High School pool. K took the enure team to oumt $480 A previous article on the HELP WANTED: Part time truck driver. Weekends or week­ days. Musi have class 2 chauf­ feurs license A good driving record. Send reply A references to P.O. Box 94, Middleville, Mi. 49333 ____ Lost & Found FOR RENT: 2 bedroom apart ment main floor. 214 E. Main, Middkville. Utilities included. 795-9198__________________ LOST grey long haired cat, Garbow Rd., Middleville area. Neutered, declawcd, male, answers to name of Kunta, wear­ ing clear collar. If found please phone 795-9198 or 795-3489. REWARD Business Services BUILDING for rent for recep­ tions, parties or group meetings. Catering available. 202 E. Main, Middleville, 795-7552 POLE BUILDINGSCompletcly erected 24’x40'x8’ $3650. Includes one service door and choice of 9x7 overhead or slider. Fast starts on most build ings, contact us on any size. Call Mecca Buildings for your local representative al 1-800-544-6682 or Local 616-887-8855. Swim Across reported that Weatherhead had raised that amount alone Other Pennock Hospital team members competing were: Cindy Tubergen. cap­ tain; Lori Rodnguez, Sarah Landenbach. Dr. Paul DeWitt; Linette Dock. Logan Dock and Sara Dock AFFORDABLE I’RK I s when you buy printing. Cali J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogues. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings Jobs Wanted DRYWALL, hanging, finish ing, texture ceilings, A sprayed ceilings, 9 yrs. experience. 945-5063__________________ Miscellaneous WANTED: Carpenter work, free estimates, call 795-7290 WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for pans. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. For Sale 15HP EV1NRUDE outboard motor $3 50. Phone (616)-758-3836 evenings after 5:00pm _______ ART, FASHION and furniture, on display and on sale. This month featuring LA-Z Boys entire line up for quality. Rocker recliners, wall recliners, sofas, sofa sleepers, swivel rockers, love seats and motion modular* (The comer group you want to own) only 6 miles east of Hopk ins. Blanco Furniture, Shelbyvil­ le 672-5115 TOOL OF THE MONTH 1 in x 25 fl. Stanley Power Lock II Rule. Regular retail $19.35, July sale $10.59. Village General Store, Middleville. BETTY’S HOUSE CONTRACTING, Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 Also Evenings By Appointment painting dry wall, electrical wiring, clean flooded base­ ments. We do iL Call Joyce or Terri Ph. 795-HAHA____ Wanted WANTED: House to rent in Caledonia School area, excellent references available, 534-3883 evenings or 774-4290 days. CHRISTMAS MONEY NOW: Christmas Around the World is now hiring demonstrators, call Betty Hill, 795-9225 or Deb Hcuss, 948-8970_______________ ___ 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1W Mile E of Whitneyville e FISH DAY “ 30‘ « 45- Channel 4-6” . Catfish M" Albinos 6-8” Hybrid 1-3” Bluegill 3-6” ... Bass 1-3”... Bass 3 5".......... .. : (9ne. HOME FARM POUSTQV I WOULD LIKE to thank my husband, family A friends who made my 50th mcmorabk. Sharon Schondelmaycr EARN o /Z"Z\ /JOB \ Help Wanted BOY WANTED for yard work, Duncan Lake Area. 13 to 15 yrs. old. 891-8818______________ J KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS teams while placing third in the 440 in the regionals. In volleyball, Yonkers was a first team all-O-K Blue selection and was used by the Trojans as both a setter and spiker. In basketball, Yonkers averaged almost 14 points per game and was an all-league choice. Forage contest at the Barry County Fair “The First Annual Barry County Forage Contest will be a featured event at the Barry County Fair this year,” says Steve Nies, Extension Agriculture Agent “The Forage Contest has two mam goals." he adds “First, to recognize Barry County 's top forage producer, and second­ ly. to educate producers on the value of NIR testing. " The forage contest will be held on Friday. July 24. Hay and hay ledge samples will be tested for nutrient composi­ tion by MSU’s new mobile NIR Lab Analysis will include the percentage of dry matter. Thank You CARD OF THANKS We want to thank our friends and neighbors for all the words of sympathy and prayers, all the cards and memorials for our dear mother, Althea Scelman, they were all appreciated. Fred Bcuschcl _________________ A Family in Three Middleville boys took second place in their division in last weekend’s Gus Macker three-on-three basket­ ball tournament Tim and Doug Mesecar and Pete Donker won five of six games to finish second in the Central Michigan Mold divi­ sion of the Macker player, and a two-time basket­ ball letterman. She also graduated in the Top Ten of her class with a 3.8 grade average. Yonkers won more than 100 medals in 12 events over her outstanding four-year career. She was the conference cham­ pion on this year’s O-K Blue champion 880 and 440 relay Rates: 5 words tor $1.00 then 1(T per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m. YOU WANT QUALITY AT Here, six-year-olds test their stamina in the foot race. Middleville three-sport star Trena Yonkers has been nam­ ed as the O-K Blue Female Athlete of the Year. It is the first time in history a Mid­ dleville athlete has ever won CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 65'm. 90- *6e.. Fathead Minnows DELVIERY WILL BE: Wednesday, July 15 Nashvttta Jim 4 Ernie* Farm 8 Garden Cantar 8-9 am, Ph No 852-0770 Ca// your local itore to place your order or call 12-1 pm, Ph No 945W25 45 pm . Ph No 8106 TOLL FREE 1-600-247-2615 FARLEY’S FISH FARM cash Arkansas Z242i Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Tour Lown Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) Middleville Bob Klinge 795-7647 �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 9, 1967 TK’s C Division team scores well in AYSO tournaments On June 20, one of Mid­ dleville's C Division Teams attended the soccer tour­ naments in Kalamazoo. Since some players from the team were unable to attend, names were drawn from other C Division teams to make up a 17-member team The team played three con­ secutive games with a 15-20 minute break between games. The first game played against Grand Haven was tied The second game was played against Kalamazoo This was a very physical game. The players were tired and although they fought hard, were defeated The third and final game was against Dowagiac The players were hot and tired, but were revived during a brief rain The team took an early lead in the first half and won the game 3-2. The players gave 110 per­ cent of themselves and ended the day. tieing one. losing won and winning one The players said the team had the best cheering section and that it was great ex­ perience to compete against other city teams They were also impressed with the Kalamazoo soccer complex as most of them had never seen so many soccer fields in one place before. The coaches of this team are Dave De Haan and Gary Thaler. Dave. Gary and the team said Marty Wustman spent a lot of time preparing the team for the tournaments. Parents also demonstrated their support during extra practices and at the tournament MSU announces area honor students A total of 517 Michigan State University students earned a perfect 4 0 grade point averages for spring term 1987. The spring term honors list includes 439 Michigan Caledonia Parent Cooperative Preschool ...is now taking enrollments for the fall of 1987-88 school year. A morning or afternoon pre-kindergarten session is offered and a morning session for three-year-old children. Each semester consists of 28 sessions. Pre-kindergarten meets Monday and Wed­ nesday mornings, 9:00-11:30 and afternoons 12:15-2:45. The three-year-olds meet Tues­ days and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30. Classes are held at the Holy Family Catholic Church. 9669 Kraft Ave To register or for further information, call Membership Chairman Sheila Swartz at 4554636 students Among them are. James T. Verlmde of 513 Ed­ ward Street. Middleville, who is a senior working toward a degree in biological science and Diane M Kazmierski of 4724 Morse Lake. Lowell, who is a freshman working toward a degree in management (Bock Row)Marty Wustman, Gory Thaler, Dave DeHaan. (Middle Row)Jody Blain, Curt Thaler, Brent Wustman. Derek Gasper, Mike Marble, Dave DeHaan, Tim Kietzman, Phil Johnson. (Front Row)Dave Higgins, Jason DeVries, Tracy Potts. Jeremiah Wert. Keith Potts, Jesse Strzyewski, Ricky Baughn, Jason Bardwell and Jacob Dussia Middleville Men’s Softball TK takes home tennis medals Monday. June 29 Jerry's Body Shop............. 7-0 Bushwaker........................... 6-1 Evans.................................... 5-2 Reaser's............................... 4-3 Swamp Fox......................... 2-5 Kow Patties Saloon........... 2-5 Seif and Sons...................... 0-7 The Michigan High School Tennis Coaches Association sponsored an open tennis tour­ nament in Middleville and Lakewood last week with Tro­ jan players taking home a number of medals The girls played at Mid­ dleville while the boys played at Lakewood. Players from Galesburg Augusta. Hastings. Northview. Lakewood. Allegan and Mid­ dleville participated in the tournament In the 12 and under tourna­ ment. 19 girls entered. The tournament was divided into two divisions. In the first tournament Beth Schroeder of Middleville won the championship with a very close win over Carla Ploeg. also of Middleville, by a 9-7 score. Both players won some great points during the course of the match and had defeated two other players to reach to finals. Erin Wolverton lost Tuesdav, June 30 Huyck's................................7-0 Hastings Family Dentist .6-1 Gavin's Chevrolet............. 4-3 Family Tavern-Zutdermas3-4 Sav-Mor.............................. 3-4 Middleville Tool & Dye .2-5 Kentwood Rental.............. 0-7 This is the time of year we make a good many home improvement loans. Our home improvement financing is easy to obtain for qualified borrowers, and you’ll like our low interest rates for installment loans. You can be enjoying your improvements, while making easy payments. If you could use extra cash for your home projects, come in and talk to us. her first match, but went on the win her next three mat­ ches. 8-0. 8-4. and 8-3 to take the cosolation medal. In the second tournament Tracy Smith and Jenny Jonas of Galesburg met in the finals with Smith winning by an 8-6 score. Erin Seger lost her first match to Jonas (9-7). then won three matches 8-1. 8-0, and 8-0 to win the consolation medal In the 15 and under tourna­ ment, 17 players entered. This tournament was also split into two divisions. In the first tour name nt Jenny Johnson of Hastings defeated Shelly Wolverton in the finals 10-2. Shelly had defeated two players 10-7 and 10-2 to reach the finals and take the runnerup medal. In the second tournament Sandy Adams of Allegan defeated Carla Ploeg (Mid­ dleville) 10-6 in the finals. Carla reached the finals defeating three opponents 104). 104) and 104 Carla probably played some of her best tennis in the finals, final­ ly losing to the older and more experienced player from Allegan Enn Wolverton (Middleville) won the con solation medal with a very close win over Middleville’s Kendra Weatherhead in the consolation finals In the girls 18 and under tournament Northview took the championship while South Christian’s Lisa Bolt took the runner up spot Northview also won the consolation medal In the boy’s tournaments, Middleville only had three en tries, but still managed to win two medals Matt Slander won the runner-up medal in the 15 and under tournament while Mark Pullen won a consola tion medal for his finish in the 12 and under tournament. 16th Annual Gasoline and Steam Engine July 11 & 12, 1987 10 am to 5 pm Antique Tractor Parade 2:00 PM DAILY • Gas Engines • Stationary & Tractor Engines • Grain Threshing • Saw Mill • Grist Mill • Spark Show with Steam Engines • Steam Engines • Oil Pulls • Bailing • Shingle Mill • Drag Saw • Oold Fashioned Kettle Popcorn LENDER WE HAVE MONEY TO LEND FOR ALL YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENTS Flea Market - Shuttle Service - Food - Primitive Camping Available TRACTOR COMPETTnOMS... CHLOREX'S PEDAL PULL-BACK INC COMPCTTTX)M«QUICK SIAJH-SLOW RACE Adults (.16 and over). *3.00 / Children FREE Exhibitors Welcome Friday, July 10/Free Camping for Exhibitors COME IN AND SEE US TODAY! Offices in: Hastings 150 W. Court Middleville 435 Arlington Bellevue 115 N. Main Sponsored by the . Nashville 203 N. Main Charlton Park Gas & Steam Engine Club � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-07-16.pdf 6f7a26724d8aabc4fc9308e98e0382be PDF Text Text HASTINGS PWuC 121 S. CHURCH STREET Michigan 49QJI jnd News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia No. 10 - July 16.1987 Middleville. Michigan 49333 117th Year'Twenty Cents Middleville to advertise for new police chief by Kathleen J. Oresik Expecting to have a new Middleville police chief by this fall, members of the village council say they are prepared to offer a salary of $26,000 to $27,500 to the right candidate "who would possess integrity, experience and h above reproach." Advertisements in profes­ sional journals and area newspapers, to begin in August, arc expected to bring in at least 50 applications for the job. Dr Ralph Chandler, a professor in the Center for Public Administration at Western Michigan Universi­ ty. told the council July 9 The police department has beeft operating under the supervision of Village Manager Kit Roon since mid May w hen former Chief Boyd Cain’s contract was not renewed Cain is facing criminal charges of attempted embezzlement in Kent County and for demanding wage kickbacks from a former Mid dleville Police officer in Barry Counts Cain, who was charged in late April, has maintained his innocence. No trial dates have yet been set. Chandler, a consultant who helps communities hire managers, police chiefs and police officers, along with ad­ vising them on other municipal services, was hired by the council to assist them in their search for a new police chief. He is also a Presbyterian minister. He told council members that he has intentionally not listened to "a lot of gossip about Boyd Cain" but that he has only read a few new spaper clippings that have been sent to him "That’s all I want and need to know." ('handler said, "the fact is his contract has not been renewed and you need a new chief." Before soliciting individual input from council members on qualities that they are look­ ing for in a chief. Chandler explained the selection process He said the job adver­ tisements would most likely draw applications from retired state troopers in their early 50’s or from police officers in their mid-20's. Each group will have their own strengths and weaknesses, he said. Persons in their 30 s or 40 s arc usual­ ly already established in their jobs, he added The younger applicant may only stay three or four years. Chandler said, while the older candidate, for whom the salary would be a second in­ come. usually stays 10 to 12 years or as long xs you wish. In explaining the process he told the council that they will need to determine if they want an administrator who sits at the desk, or a working chief who answers complaints himself He said the council would have to agree to adver­ tise the position and select a cut-off date for taking applications He said he and his assistant. Janet Law mg. w ho accom­ panied him to Middleville, would narrow down the ap­ plications by studying the resumes to match them w ith what the tillage wanted and by making inquiries to verify references "Janet has a way ot reading between the lines." he said Chandler said that he and Lawing will select 12 to 15 candidates, any of whom would make a good, potential replacement. That pool would then be reduced to about three people, he said. "To further continue the process of elimination." he said, "we will come to Mid­ dleville and give diagnostic shal’s office has concluded that the tire originated in southwest room of an apart ment adjoining the saloon and said that careless use of smok­ ing material was the cause of the fire. Further details are not available at this time. Rtxin said told council members Tuesday that the village insurance earner is seeking two bids for demoli­ tion of the building The tops of some of the wall are already falling off. Roon said For safety purposes the in­ surance earner is inisiting the building be tom down, he said. At least one of the bids will be submitted to James Bownun, owner of Kow Pat­ lie’s Saloon, since both buildings were once originally one. Roon said Roon said eight ordinance books thought to have been salvagable were lost in the fire He said it could cost slightly over $15,000 to replace them and is hoping the insurance carrier w ill foot the bill. Levels...Concrete...Action! Continued, page 3 A large branch from an old oak tree ' just gave way", Del Craven (left) and Mark Bishop of the Barry State Game Area Headquarters said Monday Thc» downed branch caused traffic on Yankee Springs Rood between Gun Lake and Chief Noonday roads to be rerouted for nearly an hour os a crew from the Barry County Road Commission worked to clear the debris. Roon said the company that does the printing will only print a minimum of 25 books and charges a minimum flat rate He said the insurance will only cover the value of what was damaged. Village attorney James Fisher said he felt the insurance should cover the cost and agreed to in­ vestigate into the matter. Since the fire the village has set up shop in a room in the Village Community Hall at 314 E. Mam Street. The village has purchased a new desk and chair for the secretary and new counters. Roon reported Ixst week. He said the room was recently rewired and that the rest of the building was inspected and rewired after lightning struck the building last summer Village hires part-time policeman Caledonia school buildings are being expanded to moke room for more students. Construction workers ore shown above laying bricks at Kettle lake Elementary School on Whitneyville Rood. All three elementories and the high school ore now construction sites and Superintendent Robert I. Myers soys that the new rooms will be ready for occupancy Aug 31 the first day of school More on page 8. recommendation." he said Chandler asked each coun­ cil member to convey the characteristics they would like the new chief to possess. Downed tree stops traffic on Yankee Springs Road Smoking blamed for June 27 fire by Kathleen J. Oresik Officials are blaming careless use of smoking materials for causing the $100,000 fire on Exst Mam Street June 27. The fire swept through Kow Patties Saloon and the Village Hall, destroying both buildings and causing damage loan adjacent business. Phil s Pizzeria Middleville Village Manager Kit Roon said last week that Sgt William Rin cky of the Slate Eire Mar tests to determine emotional stability, professionalism and public relations characteristics." "My professional reputa non rests on nuking a g<xxl Middleville Village Manager Kit Roon told ullage council members Tuesday that he hired James Ayers as a parttime officer with the Mid­ dleville Police Department He sad Ayers worked for the department in the last year filling in for Officer Andy Frantz.* ho was off duty with an injury He said Ayers is certified and will work 20-25 hours a week. Several council members expresed their pleasure in having additional personnel on the force TK superintendent selected to IDEA Academy of Fellows The Institute for Develop­ ment of Education Activities, Inc I D E A, and for Ketter­ ing Foundaton have announc­ ed that Stephen C. Garrett, superintendent of the Thor nappie Kellogg School District, was recently selected xs a member of the 20th IDEA. Academy of Fellows summer program Garrett was nominated by other administators and selected in the top one percent of the outstanding American educators to receive this honor and participate in a week-long seminar July 12-18 at Lawrence University in Ap­ pleton. Wls During the week, a faculty of nationally prominent educational leaders address the Fellows and meet with them in small goups to con­ sider effective leadership for educational issues. Topics presented will in­ clude those currently challenging school district ad­ ministrators recent court decisions around the First Amendment and parental rights, teacher empowerment, school improvement with ex­ cellence. mastery learning, collaboration in teacher negotiations. applications of brain research in education and new perspectives on the purposes of foreign language and social studies in schools Cosponsored by IDE. A and the Kettering Foundation Stephen C Garrett since 1966. the Academy of Fellows is the longest continu­ ing inservice program for school administrators in the nation The fellows program has provided professional development for more than 6,000 participants from North America and overseas. IDEA, a non-profit foundation, was established in 1965 to encourage construc­ tive change and excellence in elementary and secondary schools The Kettering Foun­ dation was chartered in 1927 by inventor and industrialist. Charles F. Kettering Educa­ tion has been a major interest of both foundations based in Dayton. Ohio. �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / July 16. 1987 Seasoned coach heads Caledonia NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE . NEIGHBORS jQ WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN Arc you melted down to a grease puddle from our very hot and muggy weather'’ One day 1 went outdoors to mow the lawn because it was nicer outside than inside There was a nice breeze that kept me cooler on the riding lawnmower. We love to gripe about the weather hut we real ly arc fortunate at our place because we have managed to get just enough rain to keep things growing. I've seen some fields where the crops are really short and wilting Ours (in the garden) aren't wilting, but really do need ram Neva Atckcn said that Red was in Chicago for a few days Neva went over to Nan cy and Andy's at Gull Lake She said it was nice on the lake Saturday Then Sunday she and Tommy went over to Patty and Dean's. Pat Hilty said they had friends over for three days from Tiffin. Ohio Sally Grif­ fin and her son Mike went with the Hilly's to the hot air balloon rate in Battle Creek Saturday The official starter would or could not start the race because it was too windy Anyone could go up who wanted to do individually, but he couldn't start the race of­ ficially. About 65 went up She thought there were about 140 balloons there. They had a real good time in spite of the heat. Betty White said they went up north fishing this week but it was hardly worth the time to go. The fish were not biting very well. Usually, Lake Michigan this time of the year is cold so you don't plan on going in swimming too often. But Betty said that the water was very enjoyable, going at least three times a day. Mary Ann Vandal said they have been baby-sitting their grandson. He’s getting around in his stroller pretty good He actually makes working in the kitchen rather hazardous. But it is fun Gina Stem is at Traverse Ci ty with her grandparents, aunts and uncle show mg her a good time at the Cherry Festival. She'll be home this week lyla Norton said the Rev. Michael Northrop, her grand­ son. came back from his trip to Jerusalem. He said that if his family would all gp there to live he would like to move there He certainly had a trip he’ll never forget. As I understand it. a couple that ^=2 goes to his church paid for his trip, with his chroch con­ tributing also. Then he and a couple went to visit their friends in Jerusalem The Kalamazoo church paid for his studies at St. George s. He received a diploma for his studies in archeology and New Testament Bible Mike had a super time and said that the climate was really good for his MS The couple that paid for his studios were Fred and Linda Fisher. They attend his church but are members of the Kalamazoo church that paid for his studies. This Sun­ day he gave a sermon that he had preached at one of the three chapels at St. George's. Of course, the whole family got together at his mother's home (Arvis and Dan Curry and son Arvid) in Kalamazoo What a lot of gifts and ex­ periences he had to share. It was a wonderful family time They were all much richer for his wonderful experience. While Mike was away a big thanks goes to Jeff Oakley, who takes care of Mike's business as well as his loving care when Mike is home What would life be without such thoughtfulness. Paul Leach hid eye surgery last week and is home now. Ralph and Alberta Kenyon left for a trip to Nebraska on Monday coming home Satur­ day All the way home they drove in heavy rain and thunderstorms from Omaha. NE to Des Moines. IO. It rained more than two inches each night. Last year they ex­ perienced death, this year they have wonderful crops. Ralph also stopped in to see Art Kenyon. Ann Kenyon said she and Art have a new great grand­ son. Larry and Jane Finkbeiner. Rod and Char's son and wife, have a new boy: 8 lbs. 12 ozs . born last Wednesday at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Herman Finkbeiner was over this weekend. Rob Kenyon said his mom and dad are at a fire chief's convention in Lansing this week Mrs. Featherly had a chance to visit her sister and family in Illinois. Her son Jim and family were going to an amusement park, so dropped her off. She will be home Tuesday. Megan Oliver spent a week at camp this week Came home Saturday Had a good time I^Suri pnd.Neiqs Publication No. US PS 347580 1952 N Broadway - P.O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 -The Sun and News" (USPS 347 580) is published weekly by The Hastings Banner. Inc. 1952 N Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 1072. Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 9998 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE SUN ANO NEWS. P.O Box B. Hastings. Ml 49058-0602. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year.............................................................. W.00 Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties $10.00 Founded m 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. \__________________ _________________ s by Dalin Clark Since July I. the Caledonia Schools have been sporting a new athletic director But the new guy isn't a rookie to the field of coaching, to the Caledonia school system, or to the athletic director's office In fact, he's been teaching Caledonia students the rules of sportsmanship for 23 years. John Soderman. 50. former Caledonia physical education teacher, has taken the helm of the athletic battleship. He will continue to serve as the head coach of the boy s' cross coun­ try and track teams, but will be leaving the classroom. Soderman has replaced Ralph Shefferly. who will be a full-time science teacher at Caledonia High School in the fall. Shefferly will continue to serve as head football coach. Although Soderman admits that he will miss the frequent contact with students in the classroom, he said that he is pleased to accept new responsibilities Liz Hart's folks and Grand­ pa Brown came over to enjoy the air conditioning Sunday. Saturday. Don and Cathy Williamson and his brother Darrell and wife Joan attended the Williamson family reunion in Hillsdale In spite of the heat, the Koeplmger's covered about 300 miles on their bike Satur­ day they went to Crystal Lake and ate out at Tug Boat An­ nie's. Sunday they went to Kent City for their monthly meeting, stopping at Grand Haven on their way home Louise Elwood. Floyd and Ann went out to see Art Ke­ nyon. He is really making strides in his recovery from surgery. Mike and Walt Eavey went to Decatur, camp­ ing out with the Hastings square dance group. Always have such a good time with them. They leave for a trip to Maine on Wednesday The Hospital Guild No. 10 will have a meeting and picnic at Doris Apsey ’s July 21. Norma Lewis said that she goes July 18 to Richland, then the 25 to Saugatuck and Holland August 1. Ann Bartlett said Sunday was a very special day for her. They had homemade ice cream. Alice Bender said grandson Scott Tabor. Joan and Viny l's son. is staying with them. He has a job in Grand Rapids. Greg Bender and Ward Bender came over for Sunday dinner Greta Greiner. Barb and Ann Clinton left July 3 for a northern tirp to Mackinac Island across the bridge up to Taquamanon On the way home they stopped at Frankenmuth Got home late July 6. Had a wonderful time. "I’m excited.” he said ‘ There will be a lot of new challenges. " Soderman received his master s degree in physical education from the University of Michigan. He taught and coached for five years at St. Ignace High School in the Up­ per Peninsula and served for one year as athletic director before coming to Caledonia in 1965. Soderman has been coaching Caledonia teams since then, a tenure that covers 51 varsity seasons In addition to the cross country and track teams that he con­ tinues to lead, he also guided athletes on the gridiron. Soderman said that he looks forward to Fighting Scot athletes using Caledonia's soon-to-be-built baseball and softball fields as well as the new high school addition. He also welcomes the challenge that will accompany Caledonia's shift from the O-K Blue to the O-K Gold League in the fall of 1988. Soderman outlined the job description of an athletic director to include organiza­ tional skills, a background in athletics, experience in the classroom, and a good understanding of young athletes. Soderman will also have some building supervisor responsibilities such as polic­ ing the halls of the high school before, during and after classes, said Robert I. Myers, superintendent of Caledonia Community Schools. “I’ll have to make sure peo­ ple act normal.” Soderman said. “I’m really tickled that John has decided to become our athletic director," Myers said. "I think we're going to be able to work quite well John Soderman is Caledonia's new athletic director together." Joe Zomerlei. a teacher at Caledonia High and the girls' track mentor, added that he thinks Soderman is the best person for the job. Zomerlei has coached beside Scxierman and said that he looks forward to working under him "He can get along with anyone." Zomerlei said "I don't know of anyone who doesn't like him We re for tunate to have a guy like him in Caledonia. " Mike Thompson, outgoing president of the Caledonia Athletic Boosters, also praised the appointment of Soderman to the post, saying it is a gixxl thing for athletics here "He’s going to get the most out of the community's dollars for the athletic program." Thompson said "He's a gixxl guy. everybody likes him " The incoming president of the boosters. Vern Gross, agreed "He has the kids’ best in terests in mind," Gross said. Students named to Aquinas Dean’s List Aquinas College of Grand Rapids. Michigan has named 316 students to its 1986-87 Dean's List. These students include those enrolled in all undergraduate program types. The Aquinas College Dean’s List annually honors those students who have main­ tained a 3.5 grade point average or better for two con­ secutive semesters (tor lull­ time students) or 24 con­ secutive semester hours (for Program features Michigan tales Write us a letter! The Sun and News welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means for readers to express an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letter must include the signature, address and tele­ phone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libel­ ous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Pamela VanderPlocg will present a program of Michigan folk tale and songs on July 21. at 10:30 a m. at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library . The program is spon­ sored by the library and the Michigan Council for the Humanities. The hour long program is open to the public. Children who have earned a program ticket by reading may exchange it for lake home activity pages part-time students). The following is a list of area students named to the Dean’s List and their class status: Middleville Linda R Baragar, sophomore; Lawrence M Barton, junior Kelly L McKeough. senior, and Toni L. Owen, senior. Alto - Carol Cox, senior. Dolores R Dougherty, senior; Jill R Hagen, senior, and William S Wilson, senior. Caledonia David G. Echelbargcr. junior and Bar bara A. Norton, sophomore. Lowell Kathleen M Beachler, junior; Barbara J Brown, senior; Mary R Cummings, senior; Christina K. Ellison, junior; Linda S. Holewski. sophomore, and Nancy M Morse, senior. Local students graduate from Ferris State College Three area residents arc among the nearly 1.480 students that received degrees from Ferris State College in commencement ceremonies held on campus May 23. The graduates are: Julie C. Neuman. 10225 River Shore Drive, Caledonia, who received an associate in science in dental hygiene; Jay N. Nickels. 3416 Treadmill Court. Caledonia, who received an associate in ap­ plied science in heavy equip­ ment service and graduated with high distinction, a recognition awarded only to students who achieve a grade point average of 3.75 to 4 00 on a 4.00 scale, and Sara Lyn Schondelmayer, 9354 Par malec Road, Middleville, who received an associate in science in pre-dentistry and graduated with distinction, honors given to students who earn a grade point average of 3.25 to 3 49 BILLIE’S BEAUTY SALON “On the Lake” 565 5 Shore Dme Grew use Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILUE RUSSELL. OWNER 25 /MRS IN THE SAVE LOCA TlON �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / July 16. 1987 / Page 3 Middleville to advertise for new police chief Continued from page 1 Trustee Lon Myers said the most important characteristic to him was that the candidate must possess good public rela­ tions qualities. Also high on his list was that the candidate take on an active role and blend in with the community, he said. Myers felt that an older per­ son would be more suited to the job in that he or she could train young officers. He stressed that the potential can­ didate should be willing to work President pro-tern William Hardy said age was not a big factor “I’m looking for some one with experience and who is above reproach," he said The potential candidate should have integrity and be able to work with the younger crowd as well as the cAder, he continued He said he was also looking for someone in­ terested in training officers and who posesses firearm and emergency medical technician skills Trustee Terry Filcck said she agreed with Myers and Hardy and said that age was not the most important factor But she said she felt a younger person would be more inclin­ ed to move on She com­ mented that she still wasn’t sure whether the town needed a police chief or just another police officer. Floyd Bray said he would like the chief to be a working chief / willing to work all shifts and some holidays "I guess maybe a younger guy is a little bit scary I get the pic­ ture of someone wanting to build his own castle." he said Manlyn VandenBerg said experience and personality ranked high with her "This town has seen older and younger chiefs and they 're all gone." she said. She said that the candidate should be "honest and above board" and able to work with the school system and possess a certain amount of drug en­ forcement expertise to help educate high school students Delbert Riley said he leaned toward an older, retired state trooper Village Manager Kit Roon added that he would like the new chief to have ad mincstrative skills as well because he’s being Mumped on paperwork Other than that, the department is runn mg smoothly, he noted All agreed that the potential replacemem should be from Michigan since he or she would have to be knowledgeable of Michigan law The council members also agreed to a pay scale range of $26,000 to $27,500 with a benefit package to include complete major medical in­ surance for a family, prescrip­ tion card discounts, dental in­ surance. a retirement package, a $20,000 life in­ surance policy, a two-week vacation at the end of the first year, major holidays off. one paid sick day a month and as many as 90 sick days a year. Hardy said the village could offer the pay scale and benefits and still maintain the current number of police officers. Cam was being paid a salary of $25,580 and was due for a pay increase when his contract was n«M renewed. Roon said Chandler said the village faces one disadvantage in lan­ Area resident questions hiring new chief of police by Kathleen J. Oresik William Wiersem of 7401 Robertson Road. Middleville, told the members of the Mid dleville Village Council Tues­ day that he felt former police chief Boyd Cain should have been left on suspension until it was decided in court whether he was innocent or guilty of the criminal charges brought against him. "In the entire other 50 states a man is innocent until he is proven guilty I find it hard to believe this council dismissed him." Wiersem said. Because Cain was with the department for seven years and worked his way up to chief he should have been left on suspension, he said. What bothers me the most, he continued, is that tax money, up to $1,200. is being spent to find a new police chief. He said that if Cain is found innocent. Cam file a claim with the labor board to get his job back and lost wages Wiersem said this would result in more tax dollars being spent for his attorney “It's funny that he was ar­ rested and fired at the same time (his contract was up for renewal)." Wiersem said. He also asked why it was up to one man to make the decison when "there arc eight council members here." Trustee Lon Myers said Cain was not fired President pro tern Floyd Bray concurred saying Cain was an indepen dent contractor whose con­ tract was not renewed by Village Council President Duane Thatcher. "The president believed it was in the best interest of the village not to reappoint the police chief who was facing criminal investigation.’’ village attorney James Fisher said. Thatcher did not attend Tuesday's meeting. Fisher went on to say that there is a distinction between criminal and civil action. The presumption of in­ nocence and the standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt only applies in a criminal case, he said, which is independent of the council. Council action is civil action and the presumption of in­ nocence does not apply, he said. Fisher told Wiersem that it is up to the president to ap­ point the police chief and then the council members give their consent. “It’s similar to when the president of the United Stales makes an appointment and gets consent from the Senate. There is no consent if the president doesn't make the ap­ pointment." he explained. Trustee Terry Filcck said not all council members agreed to spend $1,200 to find a new police chief. The vote was 3-2, she said. Pro-tcm Bray suggested that Wiersem direct his questions about Cain not being rehired to Thatcher. Wiersem said he called Thatcher's house five times in one week and could not get a hold of Thatcher. His wife referred me to (village manager Kit) Roon. he said. He said Thatcher was not at the last three council meetings. When trustee Marilyn VandenBerg asked Wiersma his address and it was reveal­ ed he lived outside of the village. Bray asked for a mo­ tion to adjourn saying "your tax dollars are not involved." "It’s a very gross miscar­ riage of justice." Wiersem said after the meeting was adjourned "If I’m in trouble the police come to my hovse If 1 call an ambulance or the fire depart­ ment they come out. Who is the council responsible for? It (the services) are paid for with tax money." he said. HELP WANTED: RN’s Emergency Department and ICU RN positions on our 12 hour 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift available. Only every third weekend and holiday required. Join our special care team of trauma trained physicians, in­ ternists, and experienced registered nursing staff. Apply at... PENNOCK HOSPITAL, Personnel Dept. 1009 W. Green St., Hastings ding the right candidate "The village needs stabiliz­ ing now in its police work Its recent history hasn’t been all that good and that means the best, good man or woman may look at you and say. What 's going on1 Should I go there and then get canned in two years and ruin my career?’ " he said. You need someone for whom that is not a big deal, someone who has friendships in the political world and is well established. Chandler ex­ plained He’ll be the judge of you instead of vice versa, he said. You need to be aware of how others see you as well as what you are looking for. he added' Chandler explained that a policeman is a particular breed of man unlike many others in that he is strong will­ ed. works under his own agenda, is not sure he wants to work for anybody and is bent on his own dream. “They have to stay alive and need a lot of ego strength day in and day out. They have to work with the criminal mind and this produces a cer­ tain personality, either func­ tional or disfuncttonal." he said. Sometimes they know things others don’t / as who is a drug user or who is sleeping with who / and with that goes power, he explained You have to understand these fac­ tors. he said. 1 want to know how easy he or she sits in the seat of power wearing a 357 Magnum. Chandler said Someone who flaunts it and tells his boss to jump in the lake is not the right candidate for the job The diagnostic testing will help determine personality, he said. Advertisements for the position of police chief were sent out Monday to Michigan Municipal League Journal for publication in August. Chandler said. He said he will also spread the word through a network of friendships he has in the police business The council agreed on a Sept. 15 cut-off day and will meet again with Chandler Sept. 22. a time when he ex­ pects to have narrowed the field of applicants to 15. Middleville resident Mark Schmidt asked Chandler if he would consider looking into a public safety department, say­ ing that the fire, ambulance and police departments need leadership. Chandler said he knows of a public service department in Kalamazoo and that the reviews about its success are very mixed "I’m not at all convinced a combined depart ment is best for this town.” he said. Schmidt said he also felt that a town "gets what they pay for." He said a large number of patrolmen in suburban cities make con­ siderably more than what the council is offering He noted that big city police chiefs earn $40,000 to $60,000 a year "Better candidates are the $40,000 a year family man who needs that kind of money to live." he said Chandler said he knows of patrolmen in Battle Creek who make $33,000 but said for a village of this size $26.1X10 to $27,500 with good benefits is a good salary. 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Main Street - CALEDONIA - Ph. 891-8113 STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA 3205 68th St. S.E. - DUTTON - Offices in Caledonia & Dutton Ph. 698-6337 �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 16. 1987 Card shower planned for Middleville couple Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL Hasn't the weather been a blister this past week? But several showers have helped some Thursday I entertained 11 members and two men of the Busy Bee Club for a half day meeting. We had a good time in the back yard. It seemed to be cooler there, but came in­ side for the luncheon. Next month wc will cat out for a picnic time. Sunday we had a good attendance al church. The Rev Tweedy, a young 86. brought the message to us. We had special music Gerald Cairns and Gerald Bcstrom had their musical saws We enjoyed their beautiful music. Gary Higley spent the weekend with his mother Ger trade He made a lemon pie and guess what, he brought over two pieces for us. Yummy! Sunday the Parmaiee Methodist Church had a fami­ ly picnic at the home of Bea and Harold Cutler in Hastings We had a 5 p.m supper w ith plenty of food and good fellowship for all. Happy Birthday to Bernadine and Bernard Wiennga. July 13. Bcrnadine and Harry Reaser spent Friday with Marj Williams. Bonnie and Fred Williams from Dayton Ohio spent three to four days with his mother Marj and her family. They LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. k 84th St.‘Caledonia, MI Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a m Sunday School...................................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship................................................ 11:00a.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street 9 45 a m 11:00 am 9 30am Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor Rev. Cil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Rev. William Dobson, Pastor 9 30 a m 10:30 a m bOO p m 7 00 p m 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Sers ice Sunday School Evening Worship Service then moved to Middleville where they still live. Their children. Janice Cutler. Tom Strumberger. Vicky Kelley, and Rita Hale also reside in Middleville. The Strumbergers also have nine grandchildren and one great­ grandchild Anthony worked at Mid­ dleville Engineering for 17 years, until that business left town, and then worked at Bradford White as an inspec­ tor. He retired from Bradford White in 1978. In celebration of their an­ niversary . a family dinner will be held to honor the couple at the home of Dave and Janice Culter Although there will be no open house, due to the ill health of Anthony, friends and relatives are encouraged to send cards to the Strumbergers at their home: 7819 W. State Road. Mid­ dleville. Mich. 49333. 10 00 a m 1115 am 600pm FIRST BAPTIST M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 9:45a.m. 11:00a.m 6:00p.m. 6:45p.m. MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning Worship.............................................................. 11:00a.m. Sunday School............................................................. 9 45 a m. Sunday Evening Worship................................................... 6:00p.m. All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Phone 795-7076 Anthony Strumberger and Alice Bowerman were married July 24, 1937 in St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass.......................................... 5:00 o.m. Sunday Mass........................... 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m First Friday Mass............................... -........... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship....................... 10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Broadway and Center, Hastings Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Euchanst iscmduw tor ....... 10 00 a rn Wednesday. Holy Eucharist............................... ...7 15 am Thursday, Holy Eucharist....................................7:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6<>5C Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11:00 am. Church School 9r4S a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 0 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev Wayne Kiel. Rjsfor Rev Stanley Vugteveen Assocate Fdstor Sheryl Boar. Director of Christian Education Anthony ond Alice Strumberger celebrate their golden wedding anniversary this year. CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody... and Jesus Christ is Lord” Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Evening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study were called home due to Jessie Bender s death. Bon­ nie's mother Our sympathy to all Pat. Mary and boys and Bernadinc and Harry enjoyed a cook-out Sunday at the Reasers Pat and Mary Reaser and sons will go to King's Island Monday and Tuesday for a short vacation It is a nice clean place to take a vacation. If any one is in need of a set of mattress and box springs, fair shape, call the Neil Cooks at Bowens Mills Rev. Wesley Coffey Rev. Robert Gerke Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Anthony and Alice Strumberger will celebrate their golden wedding anniver­ sary on July 24. The Strumbergers were married m the St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings in 1937. They lived in Hastings for eigk years and LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comer ot 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............. 9:45 a m. Sunday School............................................................ 11:10a.m. Sunday-Evening Service............................................ 7:00p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade)........... Wed., 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellow ship... Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 Area resident in Community Circle play Duane Thatcher of Mid dleville is currently playing the part of Alan in the Grand Rapids Community Circle Theatre production of ‘ Baby,” a musical that ex­ plores the reactions of three couples who try to cope with the problems of having a baby. The couples, one in their 20’s one their 30’s and one in their 40's, entertain with song, dance and dialogue that is comedic and sometimes sensitively dramatic. The play runs through July 26. Tickets are available by calling 456-6656. Senior citizens invited to After 60 Club picnic The Middleville After 60 Club will meet July 21 at Burd’s Pond on Bassett Lake Road at noon for a potluck picnic and bingo. From Middleville, take Yankee Springs Road to Chief Noonday Road, turn right to Bassett Lake Road, turn right again to Burd's Pond heated on the cast side of the road. All seniors are invited. F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... 795-9277 — MIDDLEVILLE - Insurance and Medicaid Accepted �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / July 16, 1987 I Page 5 Sesquicentennial celebration set at Bowens Mills July 18 has been a life kmg dream of Historic Bowens Mills will celebrate Michigan ses­ Cairns. 77. who has been playing the saw for over 50 quicentennial'* birthday July years Cairns taught Bcstrom 18 with a Sawyers Festival the musical art and he has and the opening of the newly been playing for about three restored 150 year old * Plank years House ." It is believed this is the first The festivities will begin at Saw Players Festival and Con­ 10 a m and last until 4 p m. Other features of the day will test ever held It is planned to be a yearly event. All saw be an arts and crafts show, flea market, a Civil War en­ players are urged to join in the campment and Old-Time group playing even if they do demonstrations along with lots not wish to enter the contest The newly restored Sesof good food. The Mill’s museum floor and lower level quicentenniai Plank House will be open Water power will open its doors to the demos are every hour on the public for the first time on this July Old-Fashioned Day and half hour Saw playing dates back 150 will be open every Old years, and as sawyers gather Fashioned Day in days to in the shade of the Old Walnut come unless special appoint Tree in the mill's front yard ments are made It is made of around 10 a m . they will play three-inch planks and the cor old time folk song and “The ners are notched together and held in place with wooden Past Will Live Again!** pegs It has been under going The contest will start at I p.m. The contestants will be restoration for two years. The house has many stories judged for quality, tone, ac curacy and the people’s to tell through its construc­ response After the contest, tion. materials used, the players will join up for workmenship and newspapers glued to the walls. The saw another “jam session The mill will be honored to marks on the timbers prove it have Dick Pastcxir of WJQ to be one of the very earliest RADIO in Holland as the homes in the area. Plankemcee Keyboards will be contructed houses are very provided by “Key Board rare Clarke Springer, (son of World" in Grand Rapids Dan Evert of Middleville will do Elam Springer, the last person the sound. Don Reid from to operate Bowens Mills) Hastings will be at the donated the 16x18 - two-story keyboard for jamming before house to the mill in 1985. That and after -the contest He is summer the house was moved very versatile and will play about 20 rods directly south of its location on main street. In lor contestants also it needed Gerold Cairns of Freeport 1986. it was put on its new anti Gerold Bcstrom of Mid­ stone foundation facing the dleville have been very in­ mill’s “Market Square", and strumental in making the day its restoration was begun The house will be furnished become a reality by promoting the event to their fellow musi­ in antiques and every effort cians. The festival and contest has been made to preserve this primitive dwelling to its original state To complete the scene, a two-story bam has been taken down, piece by piece, and put back together on the mill grounds to pros xie a home for the draft horses, Ted and Mike A windmill has been donated and will be erected soon. The amazing thing about the old windmill is. it says. “Bowens Mills” on its fan! The formal dedication for The Plank House will be July 26 when Histone Bowens Mills will hold the Barry County Sesquicentennial Homecoming Picnic The dedication will be a part of the days activities Arts and crafts are always a part of the fun. Many dealers have signed up banging a good assortment of interesting things to choose from There will be quilLs. wood crafts, stenciling, baskets, Victorian crafts and stained glass just to name a few things There will also be antiques and collectibles. As always on OldFashioncd Day. the mill museum floor, housing a huge antique cider press and the grinding area with its French Burr stones, will be open. Slones will be told of “The old days" and showcases hold memorabilia from a past era and its O.K to say "My Papa used to have one like that!!’’ In the mill’s lower level, the blacksmith will be working along with the cooper in the coopers shop and the waterpowered w<xxl working and Gerold Cairns of Freeport and Gerold Bestrom of Middleville have been very instrumental in making the Musical Saw Festival and Contest become a reality. machine shop will also be open. A Civil War encampment is a colorful site. A living history camp will demonstrate how life would have been dur­ ing the time the mill was built. Tents, gattling guns, cannons and other tools will be on hand Everyone will be dress­ ed in uniforms true to the Civil War time. weapons will be demonstrated on the hour from noon until 3 p.m. Historic Bowens Mills will host a two-day encampment on October 10-11. A large number of troops from both the "North" and the "South” will be on hand for a battle each day. To climax the day. a gospel concert will be held at 7 p.m. The singing group “For His Glory" will be performing. The group is well known for their many appearances around the area. Visitors are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the beautiful outdoor setting for a night of praise. There is no charge to the concert, but a freewill offering w ill be taken for the singers. In case of rain, the concert will be held at the nearby Note of Praise. 12223 Chief Noonday Road Historic Bowens Mills was built in 1864 and is a State Historic Site. The mill museum floor and cider press are open for tours every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Old-Fashioned Days are held on the third Saturday of each month, next month’s date will be August 15 and will feature tours of the owners' home on the third level of the mill If it should rain on the Mill’s "Special For information or entry forms for any events, call Jackie Stiaub at Michigan State Police Post, 792-2213 or Joan Medendork, Wayland Community Education, 792 9153 OBITUARIES Celebrating Michigan's Sesquicentennial Jessie L. Bender MIDDLEVILLE Mrs. Jessie L. (Raymond) Bender, 74, of Middleville, died Friday, July 3, 1987 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services were held 2p.m. Sunday at Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Stanley Finkbeiner officiated with burial at Irving Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be amde to Pennock Hospital 1CU Waiting Room. Mrs. Bender was bom Janu­ ary 22, 1913 in White Cloud, the daughter of Clifton E. and Cora A. (Widdowson) Camp­ bell, She was married to Ward A. Bender on February 24, 1983. She worked as a nurses aid at Pennock Hospital for 15 years. She was member of the Middleville United Methodist Church and the Jubilee Circle and Sunshine Club. Surviving are her husband, Ward; two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Bonnie) Williams of of Dayton, OH, Mrs. Gaye A. Taylor of Wyoming; five sons, Gordon D. Raymond of Chat­ tanooga, TN, Glenn L. Raymond of Middleville, Jerry W. Bender of Kentwood, Monte Bender of Gobles, and Boyd L, Bender of Middlevil­ le; 20 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Richard (Hazel) Robertson of Brooklyn; a brother, Emmetie Campbell of Middleville; several nieces and nephews Cherry Valley 4-H Club urges vaccination of show animals The Cherry Valley Livestock 4-H Club had two meetings m June On June 17, Chuck Kaechele demonstrated BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 A Iso Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1 Vi Mile E of Whitneyville the preparation and show man­ ship of beef steers at the Shanes’s residence On June 29. Ron Burning informed the club on how to show hogs at Gnnage's home The next meeting, which is the last before the fair, will be held on July 20. 7:30 p m ai Skinner’s. Remember, swine need their pseudorabies shots within 45 days long poor to the fair. Breeding animals need an identification or registration number and must be calfhood vaccinated before the fair Saturday ’’ the top floor (fourth level) will be open with the craft show taking place up there "The Red Coboose’’ is always on the grounds with good food and Hudsonville lee Cream. Fresh-made pies, apple dumplings and other desserts are available also Everyone is encouraged to bring their cameras and come out and spend an enjoyable day together with then family and friends Gate fee for the day is $2 for adults with students allowed in free There is no additional charges for any of the added features that arc planned All gate fees will be used to reconstruct the External Water Wheel on The Mill The old mill is located near Gun Lake, two miles north of Yankee Springs State Park off Briggs Road Schedule of Events SATURDAY, JULY 18 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament • SATURDAY, JULY 25 • Pearl Street Gymnasium • SUNDAY, JULY 19 • Golf Tournament (4-man Scramble).......................... Orchard Hills Golf Course3-Ring Kelly-Miller Circus Wayland High School Grounds Shows at 2 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. • THURSDAY, JULY 23 • Mtss WAYLAND PAGEANT Wayland High School Auditorium, 7 p.m • FRIDAY, JULY 24 • Merchants dressed in costume of last 150 years! 9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Arts & Craft* Downtown • West Superior 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. - Trike Hot Wheel* Race* Bandshell 10:30 a.m. — Last Day of the Summer Reading Program 12 Noon — 1st Annual Pizza Dough Flip Bandshell 12 Noon - Sesquicen. Style ShowLuncheon Wayland Methodist Church 12 Noon - -Hats Off to Michigan" HAT CONTEST” 1 p.m.-3 p.m. — Pet Show Bandshell 3:30 p.m. - Henika Library Walk thru History Bandshell 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. - Floyd Norvell .. Bandshell Bluegrass Band 6 p.m. - SummerFest Sesquicentennial UN-PARADE! 6:30 p.m. — Indian Dance Demonstration BandShei 6:45 p.m. — Parade Awards Presentation Bandshell 7 p.m. - Defton Sweet Adelines Bandshell 7:30 p.au — Professional Tennis Exhibition .Vayland High School Court Bandshell 7:30 p.m. - Lip Sine Contest 9 p.m.-Midnight - SOUND SPECTRA Dancta« tai the Street! Bandsheh Wayland Sidewalk Sales! • FRIDAY ADDED ATTRACTIONS • Cwwrval Games (Nd Cars A Parts Auction Downtown South Main Burchardts Auto Parts S Mam, Wayland • ASSORTED EXHIBITS - FRI. & SAT. • Elephant Ears Outdoor Cafes Sidewalk Sales Downtown and surrounding Wayland Businesses Lion* Club Carnival Game* Tennis Tournament Finals WHS Court Softball Tournament Begin* Fields Wayland High School West Sycamore St. Hilliards & Moline Archery Tournament Miller's BMX Track West: Superior (135th, 1 mile west of 131 X way) Begins at 10 a m 9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Arts & Crafts Downtown West Superior 9 a.m. 3 p.m. - KID’S CORNER Hemka Public Library Grounds 9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Wayland “Walk Through History” Wayland Library Scavenger Hunt Wayland Fire Barn 10 a.m.-8 p.m. - BINGO! In and around beautiful 10 a.m. - 50 Mile Bike Tour Allegan/Barry Counties Wayland City Park 10 a.m. — Frisbee Contest Wayland Mini Park (just east of Bandshell) 12 Noon Raghudas Bandshell (official Sesquicentennial program) Children s program about Michigan Bandshell 1 p.m. — Aerobic* Demonstration 1:30 p.m. — Dew Drop Dynamic* Bandshell Barber Shop Quartet Dave Fenema Barbershop Quartet (Moline) Pearl Street 2 p.m. — Horseshoe Tournament west of Hardings Bandshell 2:30-3:30 — Dando the Magician 3:30 p.m. - Square Dancing Bandshell 4:30-6:45 p.m. — Stan Mroz Polk Bandshell ......... Bandshell 7 p.m. — 5 Mile Run Begins E. Superior by Jolly J’S 7:30 p.m. - Beard Mustache Contest Bandshell 7:30 p.m. - RAFFLES: (1) Stained Glass Window Artist Jeanne Ellis (2) Summertest 50/25-25 8:30 p.m. — “Happy Birthday, Michigan”! Bandshell 9 p.m.-l a.m. - River City Light and Sound Bandshell • SUNDAY, JULY 26 • Softball Tournament Championship Games Wayland High School Field Only! Concession available �Page 6 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / July 16. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST Last month I signed my youngest up for art clases at Kendall School of Design so on Thursday mornings we re off to Grand Rapids l^ast week she had to be at the Grand Rapid! Public museum. To our surprise and pleasure we found on display in the mam lobby, antique cars. One of which belonged to a fellow antique car member. Bob Anderson. If you have a chance to go to the museum before Aug 26. be sure to check out Bob s 1931 Model A pick-up Saturday Hugh Kcgerreis excitedly said You have to sec who's back." Last year I wrote about how some kids kidnapped Hugu and Annie's “bent over lady *' out of their front yard Well Saturday “she" returned A little dirty like she'd walked a hundred miles or so. and with a note saying that she'd needed a vacation and had gone to Florida and told some of the exciting things she'd done: that she’d met a “bent over gentleman" while on vacation and they were thinking about marriage. Bui she got to miss­ ing all of us on the comer and thought she'd better come back The part of the letter I got a chuckle from was the part where she kept reading the Sun and News while she was gone. I have no idea who helped the “bent over lady" return but I offer them a great big thank you Maybe this world isn’t so bad after ail Tuesday. July 7. Mrs. Janet Proos visited Jean. Debbie and Shirley Soest and Joan and Hugh Kcgerreis. it was good to visit with her Last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Art Soest called on the Soest girls. Next week we get to visit Grandma on her ’ Gun Lake Family Medicine fa and After Hours Clinic 1 12850 Chief Noonday Rd.. Wayland, Ml Phone 792-6243 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 am. to 8 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 Appointments Taken • X-Rays Lab John Lemke D.O., Family Practice uary Gary u. L. uuuuiesiem, Doublestein, w.v., D.O.. After Hours Clinic Coordinator Audrey Alflen, Office Manager ci \* I Professional or Retail Space for Lease h-C.sj'EVELQPMENT 792*9133 DrnfocciAnnl /\r Dr. Michael G. David Announces office hours for the PRACTICE of PODIATRY Medical & surgical treatment of the foot Located within the Gun Lake Family Medicine Bldg. 12850 Chief Noonday Rd . Wayland at Gun Lake Call 792-6243 tor Appointment J. SERINI. D.O. and A. COATES, D.O. Now accepting patients for GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE Stomach, intestine & freer disease Located at 12850 Chief Noonday Rd Fridays (only by appt.) • Ph 1^0^3317154 11 ' •' t I I 11 U. iLj ‘rnrr birthday Also on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Kegerreis joined the Soest family for cake and ice cream The U.M W. met at Dutton Park at 11:30 last Thursday for a picnic lunch meeting. As the thunder moved in the ladies moved to Millie Pomis for dessert. Saturday and Sunday the Soest family spent relaxing in and around the boat while on Gun Lake Boats, boats, everywhere boats. Did you ever watch 50 boats try to land, unload, and get put on boat trailers all at once1 Mr and Mrs Art Soest called on the Richard Soest family Sunday It's a girl for Michael and Michelle Smokovich. and Marka and Susan Laney. Congratulations! Congratulations to Kristen Leigh Anastor and Joseph Michael Catalano who became husband and wife on May 16. The parents of the couple are Dennis and Cathy Anastor of Caledonia and Joseph and Carolyn Catalano of Kentwood. Vows of marriage will be spoken on Aug. 22 1987 by Kathleen Louise Mulder and Scott James Straw. Kathleen is the daughter of Roger Mulder of Caledonia and Scoa is the son of John and Imogene Straw of Cedar Springs The Homemakers next meeting will be held tonight. July 16. at the home of Clare Schantz Clair and Barbara Waite en­ joyed dinner at Bay Point Inn at Gun Lake July 7 to celebrate their 32nd anniver­ sary an Clair's birthday Barbara Waite's daughter­ in law and children (Shirley Reischmann) from Maryland, came to visit her last Friday. She will be spending about three weeks visiting her fami­ ly as well as Barbara's. Mrs. Iva Langkamp has pneumonia. She is at home as the doctors don’t want her to catch anything else. Her son Bob and wife Jean drove in over the weekend from California and will be with her. We wish her well. Sharia Raab, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Raab, left Saturday for Ireland with the New International Olympicans Show Team where they will perform over the next several days. W'e’ve noticed many new faces in town and visiting with these people I’ve sometimes chuckled I met a lady from California who was in town visiting relatives and a couple from Florida, also visiting relatives. The comment I’ve heard the most is "we re leav­ ing for home early because it’s too hot here " Well I'm glad that you all came to visit and I hope that next year w hen you come back to v is it again it won’t be so hot. It's been a very quiet week around town with a few peo­ ple visiting and many on vaca­ tion. The telephone company has started work on installing underground facilities rerouted around Main and Church Street for a day or so. Otherwise it’s been those lazy, crazy days of summer. Reservation due forTK Class of 1977 reunion Attention Thornapple Kellogg Alumni Class of 1977 - all paid resets anom must be in by Juh 31 Any reservanotts after this date will be turned down. If anv questions call 945^260 Mennonites will host prison ministry group The Gospel Echoes Team Association, which consists of three performing groups that practice prison ministries, will present (he Gospel Echoes Harvest Team at the Bowne Mennonite Church, located on 76th Street near Pratt Lake Road, on July 19 at 7 p.m The Gospel Echoes Teams visit more than 500 prisons and churches throughout the Cnited States and Canada each year The teams minister in song and testimony. as well as through skits, seminars and Bible study correspondence courses. The Gospel Echoes Harvest Team will be sharing their knowledge of prison life and their part in the rehabilitation of prisoners All are invited to attend the performance. The Gospel Echoes Harvest Team, of Goshen, Indiana will share their talents July 19 at Bowne Mennonite Church. Galilean Service at Duncan Lake Sunday The public is invited to a community Galilean Service this coming Sunday . July 19. at 6 p.m. The service will be held on the lake-side lawns of the Courts. Koets and Lake families along the Duncan Lake (6919. 6931 and 6943 Noffke Drive. Middleville), and is sponsored by the Peace Reformed Church of Middleville The outdixir gathering will feature the music of The King's Men Quartet (who have been singing inspira- Eye Bee the Clown to appear at Bible School Eye-Bee the Clown from Lifesong Ministries will be on hand for Gospel illustrations, comedy, a little foolin' around and more during the First Baptist Church of Mid­ dleville's Vacation Bible School July 26-31 from 9 a.m. to nwn. "Uncle Bob" Homan will also be on hand to instruct the Bible school, geared for children aged four through grade eighth C86-’87). Rally day is Friday. July 24. Preregistration begins at 9 a.m. Buses will be running everyday dunng the school session. For more information call 795-9726. tional music in the Midwest for over 28 years). There will also be an inspiring message by Rev. Wayne Kiel of Peace Reformed Church. Those planning to attend are asked to bring a blanket or lawn chair, dress is casual There will he a time of fellowship following the ser­ vice and refreshments w ill be served. St. Cyril and Methodius, Gun Lake celebrating 70th year In July. SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church will celebrate its 7(Xh anniver­ sary . The Gun Lake church is located on 131st Avenue in Wayland. The property site, which originally consisted of two acres, was donated by John Kotrba. Sr. On April 30, 1917, the founding fathers completed negotiations with contractor, Byron Sweetland, who directed the construction of the church with the assistance of volunteer workers On July 7, 1917, the com­ pleted church was blessed by Rev A.J. Janicek. From 1917 to 1938. the resident priest of St Stanilaus Parish in Hillards, celebrated Mass monthly and administered the parish. Rev. Stehpen Kolenic was the First resident priest from 1946 through June 1953 In September 1946, the parish purchased property which in­ cluded the rectory , garage and a barn On July 1957. the renovated barn was christened Catalpa Hall for social and recreational events Rev. Fr. Walter L Spillane, is scheduled to celebrate a spccail Mass July 19, followed by an afternoon of fun and games for the parishioners. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 HELP WANTED: Orthopedic Orderly Orthopedic Orderly positions available on 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.; 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. shifts at our progressive community hospital. Previous experience in health care desirable. We will train a highly motivated in­ dividual. Technical aptitude and geniune interest in helping people essential. Apply at... PENNOCK HOSPITAL, Personnel Dept. 1009 W. Green St., Hastings eoe �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 16, 1987 I Page 7 Successful girls softball league ends second year The Middleville girls softball league recently ended its second season of operation, one which proved to be a highly successful year, says one of the league organizers. Betty Haraburda. one of the organizers along with Judy Jackicwicz. noted the league has grown from two to 11 teams in two years The league jumped from six to 11 teams this season. The league is split into three age divisions w ith second and third graders making one league, fourth and fifth graders another, and sixth through eighth graders a third league In all there are 11 teams and 152 girls involved Caledonia and Freeport also have teams in the league, which plays bet­ ween a six and 12-game schedule depending on which age league County Sesquicentennial picnic is July 26 Barry County will join in the Michigan Scsquiccntcnnial family picnic day with an old fashioned picnic al Historic Bowens Mill on July 26 The picnic will take place from I p.m to 5 p m. at the old mill located near Gun lake, two miles north of Yankee Springs State Park off Briggs Road A special event on that day will be the 3 p.m. dedication of the 150-year-old Plank House located near the mill. The house has been undergo­ ing restoration for two years. Activities for the day in­ clude horseshoes, spinning demonstrations and Civil War Re-enactments beginning at noon. Gospel and old-time music will be performed throughout the day. Caledonia resident attends agriculture workshop in Lansing Alan Stccby, agriculture and natural resources instruc­ tor from Caledonia High School attended the 1987 Technical Agricultural Workshop (TAW) at the Harley Hotel in I-ansing, July 12 IS. The TAW is organized and sponsored by the Michigan Association of Teachers of Vocational Agriculture (MATVA) an the Department of Agriculture and Extension Education (AEE) at Michigan State University, in coopera­ tion with the Vocational and Technical Education Service of the Michigan Department of Education. “The TAW is designed to allow ag and natural resource teachers to gain information about the latest technologies available in the ag and natural resource industries.” said Steeby. “This allows us to better prepare our students for careers in agriculture and natural resources or to con­ tinue their education in these areas “ Time is also spent in "It Works For Me" sessions where teachers relate ideas that may be useful to others. Some topics covered include “Utilizing Greenhouses”. "Animal Science". “Recor­ dkeeping" and “Forestry." A special feature of this year 's TAW was speaker Chuck Lofy of Minnesota who spoke on the topics of ' ‘ Stress/Conflict’’ and “Handling Change." MATVA members also en­ joyed the annual awards ban­ quet where outstanding MAT­ VA members were recognized for their contributions to the profession of agriculture and natural resources teaching. Kent County Youth Fair runs August 3*8 in Lowell fairgrounds The celebration of Michigan's birthday is featured at the 53rd annual Kent County Fair. Aug. 3-8 at the Lowell Fairgrounds. Besides carnival rides, games and food, the fair showcases the youth of Kent County. Sewing, crafts, performing arts and many other exhibits as well as livestock and horse judging will take place. Monday's opening ceremonies will be presided by State Senator Richard Posthumus and Kent County Commission Chairperson Margaret Byington The ceremonies will also feature The Williams Family Band. The opening ceremonies are in the Reath Show bam al 7 p.m. A 4-H fashion show and live entertainment are offered Tuesday in the show bam at 7 p.m. 4 H Members from all parts of Kent County will model and show-off their handiwork The livestock sale is ex­ pected to sell over $115,000 of swine, sheep and cattle raised by local youth. The sale will begin at 6 p.m. in the show ham on Wednesday Continued on page 11 TK band plans gigantic garage and bake sale, concessions, July 23-24 ‘It had been sort of a here and-there type league, whoever would do it.” said Haraburda She says all the sponsors returned from a year ago and the league proved to be more popular than ever this summer it’s grown by leaps and bounds." she said. One reason for the increas­ ed popularity is the league's philosophy. "The whole philosophy is fun and sportsmanship." said Haraburda. We stress hav­ ing a good time. ” To help fund the Thomapple Kellogg High School band's trip to Honda, parents are planning to participate in TK band sponsors teen dance July 16 On Thursday. July 16. the Thomapple Kellogg High School band parents w ill sponsor a teen dance at the Middle Villa Inn from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Only students wins will be freshmen this fail through the age of 20 may at­ tend. Cost of the Dev Jay music dance is $2 single and $3 for a couple Proceeds are for the band's Florida trip. the Middleville Garage Sale Days A variety of interesting and valuable items donated by hand families will be one sale at the Village Community Hall July 23 and 24 A hake sale will be held in conjunc­ tion with the garage sale, and a concession stand offering hotdogs, pop. popcorn and candy will be set up on the comer of High and Main Streets by Dr Newmyers office. Anyone wishing to donate items for the sales may call 795-7497 for drop them off at the Thatchers’. 125 Grand Rapids St. Middleville Softball Standings Monday. July 6 Jerry 's Bojy Shop............. 8-0 Bushw acker........................6-2 Evans................................... 6-2 Reasers .. 4 4 Eash 2 6 a 2 n Ko* Paine Seif & Sons..................... 0-8 Tuesdav. July 7 Huycks 8 0 Hastings Familv Dentistry 7-1 Gavm Chevy. . 4-4 Family Tavern /uidersmas .................... 4 4 Sav Mor 3-5 Middleville Tool & Dye. 2-6 Kentwoixi Rental 0-8 Annual... BCH^y COUrttV Lipizzan HORSE SHOW See the Exciting... Thursday, July 23rd • 8:00 PM • HARNESS RACING SATURDAY! ,) SUNDAY! MONDAY! & A • 1=00 PM • ALL SEATS ’6.00 AT THE GRANDSTAND ADMISSION ’ PROGRAMS S2°° H°° ^ MIDWAY OPEN DAILY 2 PM Tues., July 21 |10 am to 5 PM Spacial dttcounts on aH rides tor children tc ___________1OSPEED BIKE GIVEAWAY! Thursday. July 23 Rid« Ail Day ... *6.00 SAVE «« ue MCOMMT COUTO* M Featuring ... J W.G.WADE ’SHOWS TRACTOR PULL and 4-Wheel Drive Saturday, 4WHEEL DRIVE July 25 MID IMI PICKUP PULL Tuesday, July 21 7:00 PM ALL SEATS *7.00 FRIDAY, JULY 24 • 8:00 PM • U.S.A. DEMOLITION DERBY ALL SEATS '6.00 DRAFT HORSE. MULE HITCH SHOW FREE GRANDSTAND! FRIDAY, JULY 24 • 1:30 PM • DRAFT HORSE HALTER SHOW 5:30 P.M. - SHOW ARENA �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / July 16. 1987 Caledonia Schools to get a new look for this fall A lone welder perched on fop of Kettle Lake Elementary is getting things ready for the roofing process to begin. New thermal windows have been installed throughout Dutton, Caledonia and Kettle Lake elementaries. New lighting fixtures are also part of the renovation process. by Dulin Clerk On Aug 31. Caledonia students will go back to the books, but the buildings that they have grown to know and love aren't going to be the same. They will be bigger and better. Construction crews have been working at Caledonia. Dutton and Kettle Lake elementaries and at the high school since the students left in June. Much of the work at the elementaries is to be com­ pleted by the time that school starts, and the rest will be RED TAG SALE OVER IM LAMBS IN STOCK. OVER IS BEDROOM SUITES TO SIMS CLOSE OUT ON MATTRESSES, MODULAR SECTIONAL TOUR CHOICE. (OVER 10 MOOULARS IN STOCK) OVER SO SWIVEL ROCKERS Dr e*er- Chest Mirror. Headboard Choice $39 MODULAR SECTIONAL (2 0*9) At BLANCO FURNITURE 90 DAYS SAME AS CASH! ’795 HOURS Mon . Thirs . Frt 9 8 Tum I**! 9 8 Sat 9 5. Ctoaad Sunday OM US HI A 124U«A««. Arf? IStA finished by January, said ar­ chitect Neil Bauman from The Design Forum of Grand Rapids. The high school project is expected to be complete by fall 1989, but occupancy may begin as early as January of that year. Construction at the high school will continue after classes begin in the fall, but Bauman said that the work should not cause much disruption. ‘Some areas will be restricted for access but there won't be any bulldozers or jackhammers.” he said. The current junior high school is the only Caledonia school that has not become a construction site. Superintendent Robert 1. Myers said that it will be two years before any action is taken on that building When junior high school classes move into the middle school. “Much of the work at the elementaries is to be completed by the time that school starts.” the junior high school building will be renovated. Myers said. The building will then house the administration of­ fices, pre-school, community education programs, adult education classes and senior citizens programs, he added The forecasted date for all of this to occur is September 1989, Myers said During the coming weeks, external finishing work will be completed at the elemen tary sites. “It won’t just look like disturbed earth," Bauman said. “The construction should take on a little more finished look." Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Tour Lawn Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) _ Middleville Bob Klinge ■g® 795-7647 LPN’S/RN’S Full and part time positions available in the Med./Surg. Department at our personal, profes­ sional, progressive, acute care facility. Join our family of experienced and new caregivers serving the health care needs of Barry County. Apply at... BLANCO PENNOCK HOSPITAL, Personnel Dept. shdbvviUf *i 1009 W. Green St., Hastings FURNITURE e.o.e �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 16. 1987 I Page 9 Thornapple Township Board to expand liability coverage by Kathleen J. Oresik Members of the Thornapple Township Board agreed Mon­ day to spend an additional $4.218 to expand their general liability coverage. The action was taken after Daniel G. Willson, an in­ surance agent from Mickle &. Company. Insurance and Bonds, explained to board members that the coverage does not have built in limitations He said with adding occur­ rence coverage, the policy would cover claims made to­ day that occurred in the past even if the township switched to another insurance earner With the old policy, he said, such claims would only be covered if the policy at the time the incident occurred was still in effect. Basically, you are covered if the fire rekindles, he said. The total policy costs $22,712, he said, and is the same as last year's with the addition of (he occurrence coverage. The general liabili­ ty includes a $500,000 coverage per incident with a maximum of $500,000 a year, he said Willson predicted that townships will not experience the same difficulty in getting liabiity insurance as they did in the last few years from a rash of increased lawsuits and settlements due to new litigation. ( emeters trees to get pro­ fessional care After some discussion hoard members agreed to hire Mark Worth of the Bushwacker nursery in Mid­ dleville to care for the 40 newer maple trees at Mt Hope Cemetery at a cost of $1,048 to include pruning, fertilizing, spraying, etc. A motion by trustee Fred Rock to accept a lower bid of $550 from Michael Halhfax. sexton, failed for lack of sup­ port. Trustee Willilam Getty, treasurer Shirley Eaton and supervisor Don Boysen said they felt Worth s expense was worth the additional fee. Boysen noted that the township spent $5,000 on the trees and that three of the trees were displaying severe problems" Several of the trees needed to be replaced last year, he said Boysen noted that the trees need proper tending to flourish and that they would cost $150 each to replace. Clerk pro-tern Shirley Eaton noted that the sexton hadn't spent any time at the cemetery in June. Bylaws reviewed The Middleville Thomapple Townshp Fire Department and Ambulance service bylaws were presented to the board for review by Assistant Fire Chief Bud Stone and Am­ bulance Coordinator Mitch Tolan. The ordinances establishing the bylaws have been under review by the township and the services for several mon­ ths. Boysen said The purpose of the township reviewing the bylaws and ordinances with the two service's represen­ tatives was to review the ter­ minology before presenting them to the attorney for final revisions. Boysen said. Rubble cleared from Sam's Gourmet Foods — Workers were still busy Monday cleaning up after a June 5 fire that destroyed Sam’s Gourmet Foods, formerly Northside Grocery at Gun Lake. Following the fire, owner Sam Bravata posted a sign on the building that read, "Sorry. Keep in touch. We’re rebuilding. / Sam." Barry Fair blends old with new Spectators and participants at the Barry County Free Fair in Hastings. July 18-25. will have plenty to see and do — whether it’s watching fourwheel drive pickups plow through a mud pit or delighting in a performance by the ballerinas of the horse world. The Mud Run is one of several new grandstand shows at the fair which also will have a new midway of amusement rides and games, an extra day of harness racing and the return of the popular Her­ mann Royal Lippizzan Stallions. There will be opportunities for all ages to participate in various contests and events, ranging from a husband call­ ing contest to a kiddie tractor pull. Visitors also will want to browse through the buildings which house 4-H and open class exhibits, ranging from needlecraft to homemade jam and computers, and take in the excitement of livestock com­ petition and other 4-H contests. Entertainment will be featured nightly at the Com­ munity Tent. A Gospel Music Jamboree, featuring the Wasepi Bluegrass Gospel Singers and a gospel singer-violinist. Roland Suntkins III. will kick off fair week activities at 7 p.m. Saturday. July 18 at the grandstand on the fairgrounds. Hamess racing also starts on that Saturday and will held again on July 19 and 20. with posttimes at I p.m. each day. W. G. Wade Shows will be providing the new midway and will be bringing some “spectacular rides” including a double ferris wheel, the Gravitron, the Himalayan and the Enterprise. There will be a total of 25 rides. The midway opens at 4 p.m. Monday, July 20 and Kid’s Day is Tuesday, July 21 with reduced rides from 10 a m. to 5 p.m. On Thursday, July 23 Felpaush will be a ma­ jor sponsor and offer a coupon special for “pay-one-price” rides on the midway from 2 p.m until it closes. I hope this is the first of many years to come with cor­ porate sponsors like Felpausch. ” said fair manager Jerry Courtney This year marks the fair's 135th birthday and several special contests are planned to commemorate the occasion and the state's sesquicentennial. One of the new attractions is Grampa Cratchet, a profes­ sional Sesame Street-type puppet, who will spend the entire week at the fair, perfor­ ming fast-paced, slapslick comedy during four to six 25-minute shows per day and mingling with the crowd. Grampa will be driving a miniature remote-controlled 1850s-style Huckster Wagon and sharing jokes, stories and anecdotes There will also be plenty of old-fashioned enter tainment at Grampa s General Store. A new free grandstand show. "Country Showdown Finals” will spotlight some of the most talented coun ty/western singers who will take the stage at 7 p.m Mon day. July 20. The event, spon­ sored by WCUZ and True Value, is billed as the regional finals by performers who are finalists in other talent con­ tests from all over .Southwestern Michigan. Tuesday evening is the date for the tractor and Pickup Pull. There will be three farm stock classes and two modified truck classes, begin­ ning at 7 p.m. County horsepulling will be back as a grandstand show for the first time in 20 years II will start at 7 p.m Wednes day. July 22. followed by a regular horse pull with teams from several states as well as Michigan. Stallions of high in­ telligence and excellent memories will be in the limelight at the 8 p.m. grands- Saturday, July 18 to Saturday, July 25 land show Thursday. July 23. Kno*n as the Hermann Royal Lippizzan Stallions, these ballerinas of the horse world will perform a series of jumps and maneuvers as well as several precision riding movements, including dressage (walks, trots and canters) They arc famous tor their abilities to execute "airs above the ground. ” Thursday also is Family Living Day at the fair and the program at the I 30 p m Homemaker Jamboree in the Community Tent will be "A Look at (Air Past” by local historian Esther Walton An old fashioned style show, featuring historic clothing from Charlton Park, also will be featured The 1987 Cham pion Homemaker and two runners-up will be named The annual Demolition Der by thriller will be held on a new night this year — Firday. July 24 at 8 p m That's the same evening that a senes of sesquicentenmal games will get underway at 7 p m in the Community Tent The fun will include a nail driving con test, frog lummpmg contest, husband calling contest, spell­ ing bee and more. On the final day of the fair, there will be a Kiddie Tractor Pull at 9 a m Saturday. Julv 25 Al 4 p.m. a Mud Run will debut as a grandstand show for the first time in Barry County. Trophies and cash will be awarded to the drivers of four wheel drive pickups who can drive furthest through a 150-foot long by 25-hxrt wide pit of mud. ndrus W’ South M-37 in Hastings Expanding Automobile Dealership COMMUNITY PRIDE Del Riley, Jr. and George Sinen 111 of Greenridge Realty believe “Community Pride” should be rewarded As a result, they would like to recognize people in the community each week who they feel are responsible for improving the image of the community. They will be rewarding homes in the Middleville and surrounding area every week. They would also appreciate all input from the community If you know of a neighbor who is deserving of, or has a deserving property, please call 795-9775, Wednesdays 9 a m. to 11 a m. Owners will be awarded the yard sign above to display for the week, a keepsake certificate, a $5.00 gift certificate and their names displayed in the Sun & News for the week GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc. 5165 Kalamazoo S.E. 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Ml I July 16. 1987 Thomapple Kellogg School Official Board Minutes Monday, Jtdy 6, 1M7 Moating colled to order by Vke-Pre*»dent Williomion ot 7 34 p.m., in the high school libfory Present Stebesmo. Verlinde Miller. Williomwn. low. VonEltl. Thaler Absent None Administrators Garrett McLain. Oath of Office was ad ministered to new Board members. Jon Stebesma and Don Low by the 1986 87 Board Vice President Don Williamson Motion by Von Elst seconded by Verlinde to nominate Don Williamson for President Motion by Verlinde, seconded by VonElst nominations be closed. Yeos. All. Noys. None Motions carried Motion by Miller seconded by Verlinde to nominate Gory Tholer for Vice President Motion by VonElst seconded by Verlinde nominations be cloosed Yeos All Noys. None Motions carried Motion by VonElst, seconded by Low to nominate John Miller for Secretory Motion by VonElst. seconded by Verlinde nomina­ tions be closed Yeos AU Noys. None Motions carried. Motion by Tholer. seconded by Miller to nominate Jim Verlinde for Treasurer Motion by VonElst. seconded by Tholer nominations be closed Yeos All Nays None Motions carried Motion by Thaler, seconded by Verlinde to set the Regular Meeting Schedule for the first Monday of the month ot 7 30 pm., in the High School Library Aug 3. 1987 Sept 14. 1967’ Oct 5 1987 Nov 2. 1987 Dec. 7, 1987 Jan 11.1988’ Feb 1 1988 Mar 7 1988 Apr 4 1988 Moy 2 1988 June 6. 1988 ’Second Mon day due to holidays Yeos All. Nays None Motion carried Motion by VonElst, seconded by Thaler the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education policies in ef feet for 1986-87 remain in effect lor 1987-88 unless specifically changed or rescinded. Yeas. All. Nays. None. Motion carried. Motion by Miller, seconded by VonElst to approve official depositories for 1987 88 School Funds Kemper Fund. Hastings Ci­ ty Bank. Old Kent Bank. First Federal of Ml. United of Ml. Com­ mercial Paper, Ashwell, Merrill- Lynch. Prime Bonk Yeos All. Nays None Motion carried Motion by Tholer seconded by Siebesma the signatures of the President. Secretary and Treasurer be authorized on signature cords of the officially designated bonks Yeos All. Nays. None Motion carried Motion by Siebesma. seconded by Verlinde to continue the re­ tainer with the firm of Thrun. Moatsch and Nordberg Lansing Michigan as the School attorneys for 1987 88 Yeos. All. Noys None Motion carried. Tabled Board Committees Motion by VonElst seconded by Verlinde the Election Officer for the District to be the Superinten­ dent's Secretory Yeos. All Noys None Motion corned Motion by Tholer. seconded by Low to approve the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Educa­ tion on June 1 and June 9. 1987 as written. Yeas All Noys None Motion corned Motion by Verlinde. seconded by VonElst to approve the bills for the year ending 6 30 87 in the amount of $1.173 606.18. and the bills presented for July 6 1987 in the amount of $62,035 66. Yeas Members Siebesmo Verlinde Miller. Williamson. VonElst. Law. Thaler Nays. None. Motion carried. Athletic facilities referred to the Building 4 Grounds Commit­ tee. Report in August Motion by Miller seconded by VonElst to approve Girls Golf os a Varsity sport Yeos All Nays None Motion carried Motion by VonElst seconded by Tholer to table the phone system change Yeos All Noys None Motion corned Motion by VonElst. seconded by Thaler to approve the property transfer request from William Haselden from Hastings to Thor nappie Kellogg. Yeas. All. Nays. None. Motion carried. Motion by Thaler, seconded by Verlinde to approve the property transfer requst from Mr and Mrs Simon Hoeksma from Lake Odessa to Thornapple Kellogg. Yeas. All. Nays. None. Motion carried. Bus Driver Contract - Tabled. Motion by Miller, seconded by Low to hire Nancy Ferris as a Secondary math teacher for the 1987-88 school year Yeas. All. Nays None Motion carried Motion by Miller seconded by Low to hire Kurt Holzhueter os a Secondary special ed teacher for the 1987 88 school year Yeos All Nays None Motion carried Motion by Miller seconded by Low »o hire Beth Kooienga os a Middle School ID teacher for the 1987 88 school year Yeos. All. Noys. None Motion carried. Motion by Miller seconded by Low to hire Richord Lmtz os o Mid­ dle School social science teacher for the 1987 88 school year Yeos All Nays None Motion carried Motion by Miller seconded by Low to hire Phyllis Miner os on elementary teacher for the 1987 88 school year Yeos, All. Noys None Motion carried Motion by Miller seconded by Low to hire Janet Horcek-Muir os on elementary teocher for rhe 1987-88 school year Yeos. All. Noys None. Motion carried Motion by Tholer seconded by Verlinde to hire Borboro Benner as a special ed Resource Room teocher for the 1987 88 school year pending her release from the Lakewood Public Schools. Yeos All. Nays None. Motion carried. Motion by Miller seconded by Tholer to approve the schematic design for the Page Elementary building. Yeos all. Noys. None. Motion carried. Motion by Verlinde seconded by Siebesma the Superintendent to oct os agent to the Board of Education for opening of bids for building projects, with Jan Siebesma os alternate. Yeas All. Nays None Motion carried Motion by Verlinde seconded by Law to purchase 14© lockets for Jr Hi bond ot $24 00 each Total cost $3 360 Yeos William­ son. Thaler VonElst Miller. Law. Siebesma Verlinde. Noys. None Motion corned Motion by Thaler seconded by Miller to adjourn Yeos All Noys None Motion carried Meeting adjourned at 11:14 p.m. John Miller Jr. Secretary Board of Education Rep. Bender lists top bills that were passed A Prescription Drug of the bill argue that the Assistance Program for legislation is necessary senior citizens has been ap­ because present law allows proved by the House and now judges to ignore the law by goes to the Senate for con­ never imposing fines against sideration Under House Bill guilty parties. The new law 4141. eligible seniors would would not apply to cases pay no more than $5 or 50 where a judge makes a written percent of the cost of their finding that the imposition of prescription drugs, with the a fine would unjust due to state paying the rest of the peculiar circumstances. Four Bills Aimed at cost Seniors can he eligible for the program if they do not Reducing Courtroom qualify for Medicaid and their Trauma for children involved income does not exceed in sexual abuse cases have $9,000 for single person and passed the House with unanimous support House $12,000 for couples. Michigan's I nemploy- Bills 4118-4121 allow the use ment Rate Increased in of videotape, anantomical April by more than half of a dolls and support persons in percentage point With an the courtroom to assist alleged April rate of 8.6 percent. victims under the age of 14. Michigan had the highest The bills would also allow unemployment rate in closed circuit television and Michigan for the first time rearranging of the courtroom to prevent the child from hav­ since July 1986. Legislation Making Seat ing to directly face the Belt Fines Mandatory in defendant. Michigan’s State Motto most cases passed the House and has been sent to the Senate Will Be Changed if a bill that for consideration. Proponents was passed by the House eventually becomes law. The current state motto is. si quaeris peninsulam SECTION 00010 amonenam circumspice,” or in other words. “iFyou seek a pleasant peninsula, look The Thornapple-Kellogg Schools will receive sealed Proposals from qualified bidders around you. ’' House Bill 4105 for the McFall Elementary School Addition Phase I consisting of Bid Divisions 101: will revise the motto to em­ Earthwork to Rough/Fimsh Grade. 102: Footings and Foundations, 103 Site Utilities, phasize the fact that Michigan 104: Steel (supply only), 105: Doors, Frames and Finish Hardware, and 106: Asphalt Paving. is comprised of two penin­ There will be a pre-bid meeting held on Wednesday, July 22, 1987 at 1:30 p.m. at the sulas and therefore would McFall Elementary School. 509 W Main. Middleville, Ml read: “if you seek pleasant Proposals to be delivered in person to McFall Elementary. 509 W Mam. Middleville or peninsulas, look around mailed to McFall Elementary, do Administration Office. 3885 Bender Road. Middleville, you." Ml 49333, Attn Mr Steven Garrett Proposals must be received “prior” to 10:00 a m. A Booklet Teaching Safe (local time), on July 29, 1987 Proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud All bids Boating Practices is now will be evaluated at a later date available by writing to my of­ The Project will utilize separate pnme contracts All contracts for construction will be direct contracts by the Owner Overall coordination of the Project will be the fice. “Safe Boating in responsibility of the construction management firm, E&V. Incorporated Michigan’ gives tips for the The Architect/Engmeer for the project is Daverman Associates Inc.. 82 Ionia, NW.. safe enjoyment of Michigan's Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 456 3500. Attn Mr Dennis Sawinski manj beautiful waterways, The Owner will award contracts on August 3, 1967 to separate Contractors for and is available without separate Bid Divisions or combinations ot bid divisions Any Bidder at their option, may charge. Hillegonds hopes to prevent crime before it happens The first of ten task force reports was released recently by the House Republican Policy Committee That report, written by members of the Task Force on Cnme Reduction. was sum manzed by Chairman Mike Hayes: “Our main objective is to prevent cnme before it happens If the individual is young, we should intervene before it’s too late. Once a cnminiai becomes a repeat of­ fender who resists efforts to be rehabilitated, the system should take extra steps to pro­ tect society.” I am impressed by the quali­ ty, scope and bi partisan nature of the group s recom­ mendations. Task Force par­ ticipants endorsed twenty-one different criminal justice pro­ posals. including: -The development of a plan to identify and work with elementary school children whose backgrounds or behavior could lead to juvenile delinguency - State financial incentives to encourage reduced caseloads for probation of­ ficers and more intensive supervision of juvenile delin­ quents. If such probation fails, short-term confinement shock therapy -- should be authorized as an alternative to extended time in training school or youth home -Putting the burden on violent juvenile offenders to show why a trial as an adult should not be waived. Presently the burden rests with the prosecutor to prove that a juvenile cannot be rehabilitated and should be tried as an adult. -Making the release of violent juvenile offenders not tried as adults subject to the approval of juvenile court. Today juveniles can be releas­ ed by the Youth Parole and Review Board within the Department of Social Services -A requirement that school officials report to parents, prosecutor and police juveniles found in possession of fireams or other weapons on school property Subpoena power for pro­ secutors who can convince the court that there is probable cause to assert this in­ vestigative tool. Today Michigan is among a minority of states that limits this authority to grand jury proceedings -Mandating courts to im­ pose consecutive sentences on a defendant who commits a felony while on bond for an earlier felony -Establishing mandatory minimum terms of confine ment for criminals who have at least two prior fektny convictions. -Abolition of the Coerce lions Commission ami transfer of the power to hire ami fire the Department of Corrections Director to the Governor thereby making the state's Chief Executive more directly accountable for the operation of the state prison sy stem. In developing these ami other recommendations. House Republicans mt only introduced their own public policy ideas, but also endors ed Senate Republican ami House Democrat proposals This balanced, bi-partisan ap proach is a constructive first step as Task Force members participate in the House Judiciary, Corrections, and Special Crime Committees each of which is beginning to consider various criminal justice reforms. The Task Force report also proves that a minority caucus can make a positive difference in the legislative process. VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES — NOTICE TO BIDDERS — submit a combined Proposal for any combination of Bid Divisions by offering a Combined Bid Deduct A separate Bid must be submitted for each Bid Division included in any such combined Proposal All Project procedures and documents are designed to facilitate delivery of the Project through multiple prime construction contracts The Owner s forms, rather than industry master forms, are used for all documents. Bidders shall read and review the Bidding Documents carefully, and shall familiarize themselves thoroughly with all requirements Requests by Contractors for inclusion as bidders shall be addressee to the Construction Manager. E&V, Incorporated, 86 East Sixth Street, Holland. Ml 49423. (616j 392 2383. Attn; Julie Holifield One set of Bidding Documents will be provided free of charge to Bidders The Bidding Documents are on file for inspection at the Architect s office A $50 00 document replacement charge will be assessed only if the Documents are not returnee to the Project Team tn good ana usable condition Requests tor additional sets of Bidding Documents shall be addressed to the Construction Manager, a charge may be assessed tor suer, additional sets Proposals shall be submitted on the Proposal Forms furnished separately by me Construction Manager, and shall be completely filled in and executed in accord with the Bidding Documents Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of Base Btdsfs) shall accompany each proposal Bids may not be withdrawn for a penod of forty-five (45) days Successful Bidders may be required to furnish Surety Bonds as stated m the Specifications The Owner reserves the right to reject any or ail Proposals, to accept other than a low Bid, and to waive informalities irregularities and?or errors in Proposals which they feel is in their best interest. END OF SECTION 00010 President pro tern Hardy called ♦he meeting to order at 7 00 p.m. Present Bray, Filcek, Hardy, Myers, Riley, and VondenBerg Absent President Thatcher. Guests News reporters Minutes of the June 9. 1987 meeting were approved os read with the addition of Water Fund to Payroll Fund. ’/« Clerk and Treasurer s fee Bray moved Council accept the Resolution Approving the Levy of an Additional Millage Rate of 1987 Property Taxes Support by Filcek Ayes all. Carried. Council will hold a Public special meeting ot 7 00 p.m. July 9. 1987 with Dr Ralph Chandler With no further business Myers moved for adjournment Support by Bray. Meeting ad loomed al 7:12 p.m Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk 1987-88 Thornapple Kellogg BOARD OF EDUCATION • MEETING DATES • Sun & News Classifieds Call At the Organizational Meeting of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education, the Regular meeting dates were set to be held on the first Monday of each month, at 7:30 p m , in the High School Library for the 1987 88 school year Following are the dates ■ August 3, 1987 ■ January 11, 1988' ■ Sept 14. 1987* ■ February 1, 1988 ■ October 5, 1967 ■ March 7, 1988 ■ November 2, 1987 ■ April 4, 1988 ■ December 7, 1967 ■ May 2, 1988 ■ June 6, 1988 •Second Monday due to holidays The Board of Education is as follows Donald William­ son, President, Gary Thaler Vice President, James Verlinde, Treasurer; John Miller, Jr, Secretary, Jan Siebesma, Trustee Dan Law, Trustee, Gary VanElst, Trustee. Ph: 795-3345 The address of the principal office of the Board of Education is 3885 Bender Rd Middleville, Ml 49333, and the phone number is (616) 795-3313. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I July 16. 1987 I Page 11 Turnout is big at Caledonia blood drive last Monday CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 by Dalin Clark More donors than expected turned out Monday when several Caledonia-area chur­ ches joined forces with the Grand Valley Blood Program to sponsor a blood drive at Caledonia Elementary School July 13. Volunteers and nurses were expecting 110 donors, but 128 singed in. Chairperson Peg Postma said. A total of 74 pints were drawn, she added People were very cooperative and helpful.” Postma said Representatives from Caledonia Christian Reform ed Church. Peace Reformed Church. Holy Family Catholic Church. Caledonia United Methodist Church. Leighton United Methodist Church. Gaines United Brethren Church. Lakeside Christian Reformed Church, and St Paul Lutheran Church solicited donations from their fellow church members and served as volunteers during the drive. Following the requests of many donors, another drive will be held December 7 for the convenience of those who want to donate more frequently. Postma said The December drive will be held at Caledonia Elementary School from 3 p m. to 8 pm. and will again be organized through area churches. Postma said. Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m. Maxine Kayser of Caledonia answers the nurse's questions about her medical history and current health condition. Jean Durkee of Caledonia and Nell Kuzma enjoy cookies, juice and conversa­ tion at the canteen. Community Notices Tom Black of Alto relaxes after his third donation. He says that although giving blood doesn't hurt, he is a little scored of the needle.'' Correction Members of the Mid­ dleville Thornapple Township Fire Department did not par­ ticipate in the July 4 In­ dependence Celebration water ball contest at Lakeside Park in Caledonia. Rather, former Middleville firemen participated. 3nt. 3266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. Mi 43316 (616)891-8198 bottles RILED LARGE GARAGE SALE: Farm tractor, Honda motorcycle, wood burner, bedroom furniture, furniture, bucket seats, clothes and many more items. July 16, 17 A 18 6100 Moe Rd. Middle­ ville (Whitney villc to Garbow to Moe)______________________ WED., THURS., FRI. July 15, 16, 17. Large size womens clothes, dinette set, misc. items, fishing boat with trailer and fish­ ing gear, 1974 ’/« ton Chevy truck. 12081 Gacklcr Rd., one miles west of Cherry Valley, Middleville. Co&z/ffU/l 0l£ PROPANE WE WOULD LIKE TO QUALITY FUNTFURE at very THANK all of our relatvics, reasonable prices. Visit Blanco friends & neighbors for the kind Furniture in Shelbyville now! words A prayers, cards, flowers Over 150 table lamps in stock! A memorials for our dear son, Sealy twin mattress fron $77? brother, husband A father We Reg. $999 comer sectional now also greatly appreciate those $795! Over 50 swivel Rockers in who brought in food A helped to stock! Sofas, love seats and serve it. A special thanks to Rev. sleepers from $249 to $1049 Jerry Drummond A the Buehler over 200 to select from! Reclin­ Funeral Home. ers from $249! See the Red Tag The Richard Blough Fam La-Z-Boy Reclinen on sale Lost & Found from $299? Excellent collection of wood and metal dinettes! FOR RENT: 2 bedroom apart Palm scat hardwood bar stools ment main floor. 214 E. Mam, $39! Walerbed conditioner $1 Middleville. Utilities included. tax inc. 15 miles S.W. of Middle­ 795-9198 _______________ ville. Blanco Furniture, Shelby­ Business Services ville 672-5115 TOOL OF THE MONTH 1 in. BUILDING for rent for recep­ x 25 ft Stanley Power Lock II tions, parties or group meetings. Rule. Regular retail $1935, July Catering available. 202 E. Main, sale $10.59. Village General Middleville, 795-7552_______ Store, Middleville. BUY FACTORY DIRECT AND SAVE! Lightweight, For Rent super insulated, fiberglass travel BANQUET HALL FOR trailers 13’, 16’ and 19’ 5th RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ Wheels. Call toll free 1-800 346-4962 for free tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ brochures. ____________ _ able. Call 672-7110. POLE BUILDINGS GARAGE SALE: Thurs A Fri. July 16 A 17 9 to 5pm. 2452 84th St. SE, Caledonia. Many crafts items._____________________ KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS fuel ex GAS i OESEl SERVING HOME FARM MXJSTRV Thank You THANKS TO MY FAMILY, relatives, and friends for the gifts, cards, and help to celebrate mv 80th birthdav. God Bless you an. Lucille Getty Garage Sale Seat restraints cut injuries Michigan's five-year old child restraint law has dramatically reduced traffic talilitics and injuries to infants under age I. reports AAA Michigan. Michigan's child restraint law requires infants under age I to be fastened in an approv­ ed child restraint and those ages 1 -3 to ride in an approv­ ed safety seat while in the front and to use either a safety seat or belt in the back seat. Despite the drop in infant casualties, injuries and deaths toi children .tees one lliiough three rose from 1,880 in 1981 |D 1 S')' in 1985. .tn iik tease of less than I percent. "There is no evidence available to explain the dif­ ference in statistics between the two age groups except that parents might be taking more safety precautions with babies.” Cullen said Cullen added that although 92 percent of infants under age I and 55 percent of children ages one through three in a University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute study were riding in a safety seat, about 62 percent of the seats were used incorrectly “Tests have proven that child restraints will not per form satisfactorily and can fail if not used properly.” he pointed out. "In addition, children generally are better behaved and less likey to distract the driver if restrained " For Sale FOR SALE: sofa, golden velour, armless, S75, matching loveseat, S50. Matching large oval chair, $20. 2 end tables, wood with matching material, S25 each. Call after 5p.m. 891-1902__________________ Featuring Amoco Pnemer SELF SERVE GAS DCSEv KEROSENE SNACK SHOP Con’t from page 7 "A salute to American Entertainment” is the theme of the second annual Youth Talent Show The 7 p.m. Thursday show will feature acts from vaudeville, radio and television Thursday, at 7 p.m. is also the tune for the Lightweight Draft Horse Pull for a $2 admission An exciting new addition to the Youth Fair are the Profes­ sional Speed Horse Raves The 8pm Friday show of­ fers S5.000 m total prizes and will include the best speed horses and nders from a five state region Admission is S2. All exhibit buddings will be open from 8 a m to 10:30 p m . Monday through Fri­ day Pig races will run hourly each evening in addition to the featured activities and car­ nival rides Entrance to the fair is free. HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS-Old Fashion Day. July 18 10am 4pm. Special features: Musicial Saw Players Festival and contest. Opening of Sesiquicentennial Plank house. Arts/ crafts, Flea Market, Water Power Demos, Blacksmithing, good food. Bring cameras. $2 adults, students free. 2 miles north Yankee Springs State Park entrance. 795-7530 Completely erected 24*x4O'x8’ $3650. Includes one service door and choice of 9x7 overhead or slider. Fast starts on most build ings, contact us on any size. Call Mecca Buildings for your kKal representative at 1-800-544-6682 or Local 616-887-8855. Jobs Wanted DRYWALL, hanging, finish ing, texture ceilings, A sprayed ceilings, 9 yrs. experience. 945-5063 Help Wanted DENTAL ASSISTANT/ Receptionist needed. Full or part-time. Send resume to P.O. Box 57 Middleville._____ Farn chrIstmas MONEY NOW: Christmas Around the World is now hiring demonstrators, call Betty Hill, 795-9225 or Deb Heuss, 948-8970 Miscellaneous PIANO A OR G AN LESSONS: students scheduling for fall. Call 795-7232 WANTED: Carpenter work, free estimates, call 795-7290 W Wl I.D: Wrecked Of used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. 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See what you've been missing -——.-mail today Send my subscription to: NAME _____________________________________________ ADDftSS CITY ____ Local Subscription Rate $8.00 Per Year Outatde Barry, Kant or Allegan Countie* $10.00 Year mail to Barry. Kent, Allegan Co. P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 795-3345 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-07-23.pdf 2e472fd05bb078d00dc3ffbefbd35d38 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S. CHIRCM STRR' C-6 Hastings Publi jnd News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia No. 11 - July 23. 1987 Middleville. Michigan 49333 117th Year'Twenty Cents Water system proposed near Misak landfill by Kathleen J. Oresik Pollution of groundwater surrounding the Misak land­ fill located at 1075 S Patter son Road has forced the Yankee Springs Township board to look for an alter­ native water supply The township has been join­ ed in its effort by state Sen tack Welborn. K Parchment, who believes that township people arc being penalized for earlier inaction by state officials Michigan Department of Public Health officials have pegged the cost of a new water system at $344,500. which includes the cost of abandoning nine existing wells Welborn was represented at a Gun Lake Protective Association meeting this month by V Harry Adroume. an association member and chairman of the Barry County Solid Waste Committee Adroume presented a letter from Welborn to the Depart ment of Public Health and the Department of Natural Resources. Welborn’s letter said that the Barry-Eaton District Health Department is pro­ hibiting additional wells in the general area of the landfill un­ til further survey wells are put in. "However, the township has indicated to me that they do not have the funds to put in the additonal (survey) wells The health department says that what the residents should do is hook up with municipal water, however, the cost of this water in some cases is more than what some of the properties are worth.” Welborn wrote “People of the area are caught in a ‘catch IT.... caus­ ed by the lack of action by the State of Michigan I believe the state has some obligation because requests for action were ignored, the landfill was allowed to continue to operate, and after the opera tion stopped it was allowed to lay there without being pro­ perly capped.” his letter continues The senator went on to say that the departments received petitions to close the landfill in 1983 but that no action was taken “The petitions and the voice of the people were total ly ignored 1 submit that it’s past time for action by the state because the state is par­ tially responsible for the con­ ditions that the people are now being told they have to pay for cleaning up." he concluded. A "Type 111” municipal water system, planned by the Michigan Department of Public Health as the safest. permanent solution to the ed with the funding. Cora groundwater contamination Rubitschun of the Department suppy problem, township of Public Health informed the Supervisor John Rough said. board. In a letter to Welborn. The township, however, is not prepared to fund the $344,500 Glona R Smith, state health director, said that the depart­ cost, he added. The system is proposed to ment supports the Barry serve nine residences on Chief Eaton Health Department's Noonday Road from east of extended isolation distance for new well construction and will Edw in Drive west to Patterson Road and north of Chief continue to provide quarterh monitoring of drinking water Noonday Road on Patterson, wells nearest the landfill he said. Rubitschun said the Township clerk Marilyn Page said the department of township board would need to health has since submitted a accept responsibility for the funding request to the water system’s maintenance Michigan Department of and operation. Natural Resources under Act “A Type 1. or community 307. the Michigan En­ water system, may be vironmental Response Act. desirable in this area to meet future expansion needs, and is P.A of 1982 for the creation required if service is to be of the alternate system A feasibility study for well provided to more than 15 ser­ placement, hydrants for vice connections." she added She said the township would system flushing, engineering, and nine connections to the have to provide its own source system would also be provid­ of funding to expand the pro- Garage sale, sidewalk sale, and auction days are here Proceeds from the auction Middleville and Caledoniaarea residents need look no will be donated to the new Thornapple Kellogg youth further than their own back yard and folks in neighboring baseball diamond building communities won’t have far to program. Persons having left look to find special summer over merchandise at the end of the garage sale are invited to bargains. The third annual citywide contribute them to the auction Middleville Garage Sale Days where everything will be sold will offer a variety of new and by lots. All contributions are tax used merchandise as mer­ chants and homeowners com­ deductible. The fifth annual Caledonia bine forces. Just look for the Middleville Sidewalk Sale is also taking Garage Sale signs to locate place this Thursday. Friday any of the over 80 and Saturday. Bargains can be found at homeowners and numerous merchants who are taking part participating merchants on in the two-day sale this Thurs­ Caledonia’s Main Street, day and Friday sponsored by Village Centre and M-37. Now is the time to get that the Middleville Chamber of certain something that you’ve Commerce The chamber is also spon­ been wanting' at a real dis­ soring an auction following count. and maybe you'll find the two days of garage sales, that special something you’ve to be held just south of the looked “everywhere” for but Middleville Post Office at 1 couldn't find at one of the many area garage sales. pm Saturday It’s showtime, folks! JeH Geukes of the Middleville Clovers, is one of mony Middleville 4-Hers thick in the oction ot the Borry County Free Foir this week. Ammol shows, non­ livestock disploys omusement rides ond fun ond gomes ore oil port of the 135th Borry County Foir For more pictures of Middleville oreo winners see next week s Sun and News. ing assistance to a limited number of communities throughout this year. The CAPET program offers expertise to communities in determining a source of pollu lion and in offering alternative solutions, Hartough said. The program is being run by Michigan State University, she said She said the extension ser vice is planning a follow up meeting in September with those who attended the tri­ county groundwater meeting this summer Brian Akers, president of the Gun Lake Protective Association, said the associa­ tion's 950 members’ purpose is to conserve Gun Lake and ensure gtxxl environmental management. "We concentrate our ef­ forts on the lake itself,” he said, “and since no one knows how extensive the pro blem is. we fear the con­ tamination may spread to the lake .” "It is conceivably a severe problem if the solid wastes in the dump site are of a large enough degree," he said One private well at the WMMT-TV site, two business wells and two other private wells, one on the north side and one on the south side of Chief Noonday Road, have each shown the presence of various organic chemicals. Six other private wells in the immediate vicinity of the landfill have not been found to contain organic chemicals as yet, the slate Department of Public Health reports. Conftnued, Page 8 Gun Lake car wash seeks clean aquifier by Kathleen J. Oresik The newly constructed Fen­ ske Car Wash. Gun Lake, has received the OK from the Barry Eaton District Health Department to look for a clean vein of water for a water well Last year the car wash drill­ ed a well without a permit. Samples from that well show­ Hodgkinson. Hodgkinson was ed the water was con­ re-elected to the board in June taminated with organic for her second term. This will chemicals and it was con be her fourth year as board demoed by the health depart treasurer ment. Steve Essling. a The board also set the sanitarian with the health following dales of the Board department said of Education of the Caledonia Essling said the health Community Schools are held department has allowed EDI on the third Tuesday of each Engineering, a firm hired by month at 8 p.m. in the Board the owners of the Fenske Car of Education Offices. 203 Wash, to do exploratory drill­ Mam St . Caledonia ing for a double case well 1987: July 13. August 18. Under the standards set by September 15. October 20, the health department, a large November 17. December 15. sleeve is drilled through the 1988: Januarv 19. February contaminated water to an un16. March 15. April 19. May contaminaied zone to keep the ground water pollution out of 17. June 21. •• Reorganization Meeting the the second possible - Monday. July 11, 1988. aquafier. he said. The Parkway Plaza drilled a Caledonia Schools elect board officers, meeting dates At the reorganization meeting of the Caledonia Community Schools Board of Education held on July 13. the following officers were elected for the 1987-88 year President. John Finkbemer Finkbemer was recently re­ elected to die board of educa­ tion for his third term. He has prcsKmsly served as vice president and president. Vicepresident. David Clark Clark was elected to the board in 1985 as well as having served for 12 years prior, part of which as board president; Secretary. Frederick Bon cher Bother was elected to the board in 1984 and this will be his third year as secretary; and Treasurer. Arlene posed water system. Any further migration of groundwater contaminants would be expected to be detected with the continued quarterly monitoring of the water wells nearest the landfill by the Michigan Department of Public Health, she added Two businesses. Parkway Center and Fenske Car Wash, with contaminated wells drill­ ed after the discovery of con­ tamination are not included in the Act 307 funding request, township clerk Page said Existing wells will be aban­ doned once connection to the community system are com­ plete. she said Page said the township treasurer Alice Jansma and trustee Dorothy Seger attend ed a Tri-County Groundwater meeting in June where Barry County Extension Director Janice Hartough suggested the board apply for assistance under the Community Action Program in Environmental Toxicology (CAPET). Page said the township board, the extension service and the county health depart­ ment are working together to apply for funding. She said the board is also working with the DNR toward getting the landfill cleaned up She said she did not know how much connecting to the proposed water system would cost individual homeowners or how much it would cost the township to maintain the system since there are no other similar systems in which to compare costs. County Extension Director Janice Hartough said the CAPET program is a trial program which will be offer­ second well after their first well was found to be con­ taminated, Essling said But the second well was drilled to a bedrock aquifier where saline water was discovered, he said It didn’t yield a lot of water or a desirable type of waler, he said. “We don’t want EDI to drill below the bedrock where even more objectionable com­ pounds may be found,” he said. He said they are hoping to discover a clean vein of water between the two aquifiers What we are trying to do, Essling said, is to qualify ways of drilling that will have a minimum impact on the con lamination in the water if there is no clay barrier bet­ ween the first and bedrock aquifier the possible second aquifier will not be used Essling said he did not know how the car wash or plaza received building per­ mits without first securing well permits. �J«lyX3 Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I 1987 Simpson Industries attributed ■■■.yyh+er®tto ®u£ c®®sJ® irit team spirit Simpson Industries Operations Manager John H. Miller Jr. stands beside the company’s Middleville sign. by Kathleen J. Oresik Sales are up. earnings are up and company officials are attributing business success at Simpson industries to ‘Simp­ son Team Success” (STS). The company, known local­ ly as Middies Hie Manufactur­ ing. makes precision machine parts and assemblies from raw aluminum, steel and metal. The firm located at 39 State St. is reporting a nationwide 23.4 percent increase in net sales and a 24.7 percent in­ crease in net earning for 1985-86 The parts are shipped to equipment manufacturers of automobiles, trucks, diesel engines, farm equipment trac­ tors and transmission manufacturers in the United States and Canada. Through its Mohawk Tools subsidiary , the company pro­ duces high-speed steel, tungsten carbide-tipped tools and solid carbide tools that are distributed to industrial users in the United States. Canada and 30 other countries. in 1980-82 the company in­ corporated STS by initiating problem solving teams. The teams are made up of six employees who voluntarily meet once a week for one hour on company time to identify, analyze, implement and monitor solutions to work related problems. John H Miller. Jr., operations manager at the Middleville operations, explained. The teams then make a presentation to the steering committee which is composed of representatives from management, hourly employees and the team coor­ dinator, he said. Individuals responsible for solutions receive corporate recognition, he added. Miller said the projects are team efforts, not individual ef­ forts, where creative potential is enhanced. Team members support one another and management sup­ ports team activities, he said, adding that the team work im­ proves the quality of work life, manufacturing techni­ ques, the product and overall communication. Miller said the company believes that the employee is the expert. The employees choose the projects to be worked on and decide what steps are needed to take the project to completion, he said. “We have a good caliber of people here, the can-do type I can’t speak highly enough about them. We have a very good work force here.” Miller boasted The company’s operations are all based in smaller communities “I’d like to think we are community oriented and have better working relation- ships.” Miller said Currently the shop employees 53 people from within a 20 mile radius of the plant. Miller said. The plant that normally runs three shifts five days a week is down to two shifts, he said. ’This is the lowest we’ve been since 1975. But we re in between contracts. Last year we had 130 employed I an­ ticipate a come back in ap­ Write us a letter! Continued, page 3 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERM AN Wish our com would hurry up. I’m getting hungry for it. I really need it like a hole in the head. But oh! 1 sure love it As Johnny says. “We feed com to pigs to fatten them. ” And the quantity I love to cat it would sure add the pounds Liz Hart's parents and Grandpa Brown came over Saturday and Sunday Satur day they went to Saugatuck and Holland The Oliver’s enjoyed Duane Thatcher’s play at the Circle Theatre in Grand Rapids Jim and Linda French and the French students Guillaume at tended with them Last week Gu 11 lame participated in a ten nis tournament at Kalamazoo College. Friday the American families who had French students got together in Grand Rapids for a pizza. They said they had a real good sharing time. Ken Grable cuts aluminum for auto parts. Leo and Beth Verlinde had their daughter Nancy and family visiting with them They returned to Rochester, New York. Then, daughter Ruth and her family came over. Son Jim and some of his family came over for Sunday dinner. The house was full and they were having a wonderful time Saturday night Steve and Denise Lewis attended Dave VanOrt’s wedding. They had the reception at the Moose Hall in Hastings The Koeplingers had just returned from an eight hun­ dred seventy five mile weekend trip on their motor­ cycle up to the Soo They met at Lake Superior Slate Col­ lege Had a really good time, weather was nice. She said it was really dry up there, too. Annette and Maureen Cor­ son just got back from a 13 day trip to Germany Maureen went on to Washington, which Bill Schumaker works in the boring operations is now her home Annette is waiting to catch up with her luggage Dick Hamilton said their son Rich and Shelley Apsey were married at Bay Point. Publication No US PS 347580 Saturday The former Mid­ The Sun and News welcomes and encourages dleville 1952 N Broadway - P O Box B minister. Bill Martin Hastings, Michigan 49058 letters to the editor as a means for readers to performed the ceremony •The Sun and News” (USPS 347 580) is published weekly express an opinion or point of view on subjects There were a lot of family by The Hastings Banner. Inc. of current general interest. The following from Virginia and Charlotte, 1952 N Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 1072. guidelines have been established to help you. • and the visiting was still going Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 9998 Make your letter brief and to the point • Letter on.Bob Kenyon said that the POSTMASTER Send address changes to must include the signature, address and tele­ Fire Chiefs Convention in THE SUN ANO NEWS. P.O Bo» B. phone number of the writer. The writer’s name Lansing was very infor­ Hastings, Ml 49058-0602. will be published. • All letters should be mative They had some real SUBSCRIPTION RATES written in good taste. Letters which are libel­ good seminars, he said Local, Per Year ............................ Alberta Kenyon said that Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties $10 00 ous or defamatory should not be submitted. they have been busy but We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any nothing very newsworthy Founded in 1870 — Published b\ changes such as spelling and punctuation. Ralph has been over to see Art THE HASTINGS BANNER. INC. . Kenyon several times. Th.etSunflnd NeuJS proximately one year. We have a good contract in the works for the 1989 model year.” he said Miller said Simpson In­ dustries is constantly seeking new and better ways to do each job “New ideas, many original with our company, have resulted in more effective ser­ vice to iKir customers and lyla Norton attended her grandson, the Rev Michael Northrop’s Comstock Church of the Nazarene. Sunday Michael had brought back from Jerusalem some little wixxlen crosses which he gave to all his church members After church. Michael, Michelle and Amanda Ode and lyla Norton were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Bivens. lyla also got to visit with daughter Arvis, and Dun Curry and grandson Arvid before she left for home. Sunday the Stein’s spent a beautiful day at Saugatuck and Douglas at the beach Gina had returned from her trip to Traverse City. Had a wonder ful time Son Michael was getting ready for his trip to the Y W C A Camp at Barlow Lake. Mary Ann Vandal said they were busy getting ready for the Middleville garage sale this week The Dave Van Elst children, along with mom and dad. were getting ready ft»r the Barry County Fair this week. They are showing pigs and rabbits Bob and Betty White took their grandchildren to Lake Michigan They were unable to go fishing because the lake was too rough, so they had a lot of fun jumping into the waves. They also had fun wat ching the sailboats go by in the race to Mackinaw It was such a beautiful sight Last year they were closer to shore. I imagine the rough water made a difference. Son John, Cheryl and Lori Newman came over to visit his folks. Paul and Betty Newman, Sunday Edna Steeby said Leslie Streby ’s oldest sister Rita died in a nursing home in Battle Creek, Wednesday The funeral was Saturday Altho Nichols said her son Larry and family arc now sta­ tioned in the U.S. They are now visiting the family and friends here in Middleville for two weeks Mary Noah said they went to Melvin’s home for a chicken dinner that he had fix cd Sunday when five of Mary’s cousins that she hadn’t seen in 15 years dropped in for a visit They had such a wonderful time visiting and then returned to Harold and Mary ’s home for a continuing visit Randy and friend from California and Paul Leach were there too Mary Vander Wai went to Battle Creek to play golf with her friends, and visit with her family. �JuV? z.3 The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / July 16. 1987 / Page 3 Middleville doctors sponsor “Help Your Heart Days” by Dalin Clark Middleville Doctors are of­ fering area residents the op­ portunity to have a complete cardiac risk profile performed at a bargain price this week. Drs Douglas K. Shumway and Linette Showerman have joined Advance Medical and Research Center Inc of Pon­ tiac to provide information that they hope could help save live* during ‘‘Help Your Heart Days’’ July 22, 23 and 24 “We think most everybody will benefit from this Simpson Industries Continued---------------- — have stimulated team spirit of our people.” he said Employees perform mill­ ing. drilling, tapping, boring, broaching, turning and swag ing operations at the Mid­ dleville plant to produce clutch housings, wheel spindles and small engine blocks in addition to making oil filter assemblies, water pump covers, transmission adapters and governor hous­ ings. Miller said Simpson Industries' history dates to 1912 when R J Simp­ son first began repairing bicycle* and motor cars in Lit chfickl For the next 20 years, he became involved in various business endeavors including sales of automoblies. In 1934 the Simpson-Ely Company became a subsidiary of Litchfield Manufacturing Comapany and began manufacturing oil pump cover* for Ford V-X engines When the orders the company incorporated. Today. Simpson Industries has manufacturing facilities in Michigan, Ohio. Indiana. North Carolina and Canada. The Middleville facility was added in 1972. In 19X6. the company showed $171.299.(XX) in net sales and $9.23X.O(X) in net earnings. Miller said people should remember to “buy American made products so our jobs don't go overseas.” Miller said the corporate philosophy is to provide their employees with proper tools, equipment and systems to be competitive in quality and value with component pro­ ducers anywhere in the world. A statement from the com­ pany’s annual report says. We believe there will always be a place for a company that is the best at what it does ” testing.” Shumway said “I like the idea that we'H all be w inners " The doctors are donating their time and talents to draw the necessary blood samples required to determine cholesterol level Samples are being drawn each day from 9 am to noon in the doctors’ office. 402 Thornton St.. Middleville No appointments are necessary. To assure accuracy of the test results, the doctors re­ quest a 12-hour fast prior to having blood drawn “Don’t put anything into your mouth.” Showerman advised The usual fee for a cholesterol test is about $40. said James Fradette. a representative from Advance Medical & Research Center. Inc The Middleville Doctors are charging only $5. however. Receipts will be given for cash payments and checks should be made out to Advance Medical &. Research Laboratory . Inc. ‘We wanted to give something back to the com­ munity that supports us.” Showerman said. The doctors, who recently attended a seminar on car­ diovascular disease, said that coronary heart disease in the United States is the major cause of disability and dead). If necessary, a change in lifestyle or diet can not only increase the quality of life, it can also prolong life. Shum­ way said. Certain risk factors that in­ dicate a likelihood of heart trouble are high blood pressure, smoking, heredity, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, obesity, stress and inactivity, he said. Teddy Bear’s picnic set for July 29 Come to the Teddy Bear's picnic’ Children ages three through eight and their teddy bears arc invited to a special story program at the Caledonia branch of the Kent County Library System on Wednesday, July 29. at 2 pm The program will last about 45 minutes and feature stones about bears. Adults and stuff- ed animals arc welcome, but babies and children under three are discouraged from attending The Caledonia branch is located at 240 Emmons. The Kent County Library offer special reading clubs and sum­ mer programs for non readers ages three through six. For in­ formation drop bv the branch or call 891-1502 Te^'me Free BoarsHead Theatre production in Caledonia The Caledonia branch of the Kent County Library System, 240 Emmons, is pleased to present “Get a Handle on Your Mitten." a unique live theatre performance by the BoarsHead Theatre. Professional performers will entertain young people ages six and older with stories, folklore and Michigania in celebration of Michigan's 150th birthday. The special one-hour program is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 2 p.m.. and is free The BoarsHead Theatre will perform at all Kent County Library System branches as part of the library’s children’s summer programming, which is featuring weekly events and book clubs to encourage children to visit the library. - CAR WASH — ...at Prime Bank Saturday, July 25 • 9-3 p.m. SPONSORED T.K. MARCHING BAND Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia. Michigan Jomes Frodette (left) of Advonce Medical and Research Center in Pontiac join* Middleville Drs. Douglas K. Shumway and Linette Showerman in planning a special blood testing program that is currently underway. The doctors said that they have been surprised and pleased with the turnout; 46 people were tested within the first 25 minutes of the project. The American Heart Association recommends that everyone should have a cholesterol level test done by age 30 and repeat the test every five years. If there is a family history of heart disease, the test should be done by age 20 and repeated every three years, the associa­ tion suggests Results of the testing done in Middleville will be available at the doctors’ office Checking Accounts Savings Accounts one week after the testing and should be taken to a family doctor for evaluation. Shum­ way said. Literature from the American Heart Association will also be available ' Secu/te Mi/te ivement maintain reading skills and build life-long reading habits. Specially selected materials on Michigan will be available for children to check out. Funding for the BoarsHead Theatre preformances is pro­ vided by the Grand Rapids Foundation, the Michigan Council for the Humanities, the Council of Perfoming Arts for Children and the Lakeland Library Cooperative. The BoarsHead Theatre is sup­ ported in part by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Fa/rufyf “Happy 60’s Club” annual picnic Aug. 3 The Caledonia “Happy 60 Club” will hold their annual picnic Aug. 3. at noon at Delton Park. Bnng baskets of goodies, your own beverages and table service. Bingo will be played in the afternoon, each one to bring a w rapped gift for prizes for bingo So everyone goes home with a prize that day. In case of ram the picnic will be at the Community board room on Main Street Everyone is welcome For more information, call Lillian al 891-8135. BILLIE'S BEAUTY SALON OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON On the Lake’’ 5KS Shore Dme Gw ufce • Family Vision Core • Contact Lenses • \ iston Therapy Phone — 891-1056 Open Days and Ever ngs By Appointment BILLIE RUSSELL OWNER Call 891-8017 When you bank with the State Bank of Caledonia, you get the specialized advice you need to plan for the future. State Bank’s knowledgeable personal bankers will help you establish the right savings accounts and investment plans that will provide for your family’s growth and educational needs as well as complete economic security. At State Bank, we believe banking is more than business ... we offer an individualized finan­ cial service. You can count on the State Bank of Caledonia. gfcggHay FDIC 267 E. Main Street - CALEDONIA - Ph. 891-8113 STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA 3205 68th St. S.E. Offices in Caledonia & Dutton Ph. 698-6337 - DUTTON - �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml /Jula Ifi, 1987 Aquinas College area graduates told Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL How do you like this hot weather, again? Wasn't that much needed, al Ida y rain Wednesday9 June Tungatc spent Sunday through Thursday with son Paul and family at Clarkston. Mary Beth. Dale and boys took her there early Saturday They stayed over the weekend Paul and son brought June home on Thurs­ day She got to enjoy the ball games that Jeff plays in. He will be a senior next year Time waits for no one. We had a great trip to Evert to attend the Dulcimer Festival Thursday and Friday We stayed with Neva and Bill Coudroy from Dowling Neva was my student 40 years ago. Much fun and good music Friday Fem Doyle. Esther Kelley and June Tungate had dinner at Circle Inn Wednesday Clarke and I had the Michigan - Florida picnic here. I think the weather kept many away We had folks from Belding. Grand Rapids. Kalamazoo and local They want to con­ tinue on next year. Bernard and Bemadine had a big birthday party at Marj Williams and Marion Mar tin's Saturday afternoon. I will not tell their ages but I well remember that first birth­ day. two proud parents. Fred and Hazel Wiennga Friday night the Reasers helped Louise Reaser a.m. a m p.m p m. MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Kraft Ave. & 84th St.‘Caledonia, MI Morning Worship .................................................. 11:00 a.m. Sunday School............................................................. 9:45 a.m Sunday Evening Worship.......................................... 6:00 p All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Rev. Wesley Coffey Rev. Robert Gerke MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY 111 Church Street 9 45am 1100am 9 30am Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor Rev. Cil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass........................................ 5:00 o.m. Sunday Mass.......................... 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m First Friday Mass................................................... 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St ' The Church where everybody is somebody ... and lesus Christ is Lord" 9 30 a 10 30 a 6 00 p 7 00 p m m m m 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 9:45 11:00 6:00 6:45 Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Sunday Morning Worship 8 30 a m Sunday School............................................... 9 45a m. Sunday Morning Worship....................................... 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service Sunday School t vemng Worship Service Mother Higley. They attended sister Jan’s wedding Saturday afternoon. Were you at Bowen’s Mill Saturday to attend the opening of the Plank House? There was a good attendance. The musical saw contest was a real treat. Howell and Nita Wood from Grand Rapids called on Gertrude Higley Sunday afternoon. M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music MISSOURI SYNOD Rev. William Dobson, Pastor celebrate hex birthday with Bob and Shirley of Hastings and her husband Chuck. George Crapse. Loretta Clark and Clarke and I had Sunday dinner at Woodland Beautiful meal and nice ride in the air-conditioned car. Esther Kelly. Lois Bacon and June Tungate had Sunday dinner at Spring Inn. Cool there, too. Mary of Grand Rapids Spent the weekend with CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE ST. PAUL LUTHERAN Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Evening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study the regular program or the adult continuing education program of the liberal arts col­ lege The continuing educa­ tion graduates completed their education at either the Grand Rapids, the Lansing, or the Muskegon extension cam puses; only those who granted permission for the college to release their names to the media are listed Area graduates are: Phillip FIRST BAPTIST LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Aquinas College of Grand Rapids recently conferred master's, bachelor's and associate’s degrees at its com­ mencement exercises. The at­ tached list of graduates con­ sists of only those who completed their studies in December 1986. or Mas 1987 The bachelor’s degree reci­ pients include only those who have completed their work in Morning Worship........................10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage; 891-8167 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valles Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. •2nd Service UxK) am. Church School 9H5 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 punc PHONE 891-8119 Rev Wayne Kiel. Raster Rev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Raster Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education arts degree in social science elementary education; Kelly L. McKeough of Mid­ dleville w ith a bachelor of arts degree in social science/elementary education; and Dolores R Dougherty ofi Alto, w ith a bachelor of arts degree in social science elementary education Corvette Club seek drivers The Corvette Club of Battle Creek is looking for Conette owners to drive in the Delton Founders Day parade and the Hastings Summerfest parade For more information call 945-9763 or contact the Barry County Red Cross in Hastings OBITUARIES Robert B. Burns Buras - (Middleville) Mr Robert B Bums, ages 68. passed away Friday morning July 17, 1987. Mr. Bums was an area fruit farmer, a retiree of Keeler Brass and a veteran of World War II He is surviv­ ed by his wife. Frances J Bums; their children. Mark and Barbara Bums of Lake Orion. Walter and Charlotte Bums of OR. Anne M. Bums of Wyoming Ml. Teresa and Mark Ouellette of OK. Joseph and Kimberly Burns of Clarksville. James E. Burns and Frank M Bums both of Detroit; 12 grandchildren; two brothers. Brother Frank Burns. CSSR of WI. Thomas “Medrick” Burns of Byron Center, four sisters. Phyllis Firestone of Ann Arbor. Mary McDonald of Alto. Alice Hillary of Grand Rapids. Josephine Firestone of Ida. Ml He was pre*.ceded in death by his parents and (wo brothers. Also surving are many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass was offeiod at Holy Family Catholic Church. Caledonia, with In­ terment following in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Mr Burns reposed at the Roctman Funeral Chapel, 616 E Mam Si . ( .iledoiii.i Ihe t.mills suggest memorial contnbu tions to Right To Life (envelopes available at the chapel and church) Dorothy E. Davis Davis (Pease) - Mrs. Dorothy E. (Dot) Davis, aged 76, of California, and formerly of the Caledonia Byron Center area, passed away Sunday, Ju ly 12, 1987. She is survived by her husband, Arthur (Jim) Davis; their children, John R. and Diane Smith. Frank O. and Bonnie Billett, all of California; five grand­ children, two great­ grandchildren; a brother. William Pease of Caledonia, two sisters, Vivian Barnaby of Caledonia and Audio Pease of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Ser vices were held at the funeral chapel. Rev. Richard J Raab officiating. Interment follow ing in luikesidc Cemetery. Mrs. Davis reposed at the Roetman Funeral Chapel, 616 ! Main St.. Caledoni.i Catherine Bailey Bailey (Former Caledonian) Mrs. Catherine (Doele) Bailey, aged 32, passed away Sunday, July 12, 1987 of ac­ cidental injuries near her home in Hoffman Estates, IL. She is survived by her hus­ band, Owen Bailey; her mother Catherine K. Doele of Caledonia; two brothers, Harry and Lynette Doele of Gun Lake and Fred Doele of Caledonia; three sisters. Bob and Anne Lillie of Caledonia, Mike and Christine Musser of Grand Rapids, Frank and Peggy Koeder of Cary, IL. Also surviving are her mother and father-in-law. Max and Virginia Bailey of Tecumseh, one brother-in-law, Bill (Sal­ ly) Bailey of Ada; one sister in-law, Mrs. Dexter (Ginger) Carrick of Traverse City, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Services were at the funeral chapel. Dr Robert Wessman of the Caledonia United Methodist Church officiating Interment following in Restlawn Cemetery. Mrs Bailey reposed at the Roetman Funeral Chapel. 616 I St., Caledonia The family suggests memorial contnbu lions to the Caledonia Library (envelopes available al the chapel) Broadway and Center, Hastings Rev Wayne Smith. Rector 1000 a m 1115 am 6 00 p m J. Beachler of Lowell, with a bachelor of science degree in mathematics; Gregory K. Caldwell, of Lowell with a bachelor of science and a bachelor of arts degree tn business; Pamela L Benson of Lowell, with bachelor of science and arts degrees m busines; Nancy M. Morse of Lowell, with a bachelor of Phone 945-3014 Sunday Euchanst uctwouie tor summer montnei. 10:00 am. Wednesday. Holy Eucharist..................... 7:15 am. Thursday. Holy Eucharist----------------..------------- 700 p.m LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome Located tn Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... Sunday Morning Worship • Interpreted for hearing impaired)............9:45 a m. Sunday School.............................................. 11.10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service..............................7:00 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade)......... Wed.. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship.. Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 WE WILL BE CLOSED - AUG. 3 thru AUG 7 - 795-9277 MIDDLEVILLE /murance and Medicaid Accepted £ �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml Z-dUtyiO, 1987 / Page 5 Pioneer Picnic promises food, fun and frolic Nostalgia buffs, old timers, gourmets, and big eaters take note' Mark your calendars now for Allegan County’s Pioneer Picnic, Sunday. August 16th at the Fairgrounds’ Historic Village This down-home, country style shindig begins at noon and runs until 7 p m., and promises food, fun and frolic for all ages More than just a re-run of the county’s 150th anniver­ sary celebration held in 1985. this Pioneer Picnic, held as part of the Michigan Sesquiccntcnnial. promises to be proverbially “bigger and better' " The picnic will feature demonstrations and exhibits of old time occupations and skills; country style contests and games, variety entertain­ ment and dancing ail this on such a grand scale that an estimated 200 volunteers from around the county will be re­ quired to adequately handle the chores. Fifty people are scheduled just to serve the food, which is included in the admission at the gate of $5 per but there will be an Cher 40 person. $3 for children, Spelling Bee and a “declama­ children under 5 free, which tion” contest for those 55 and covers all activities and over, reciting their favorite entertainment poem Other garner include The “vittles" will include pie-eating contest. Mountain roast beef, hot dogs, baked Dew Chug-a-lug. Crosscut beans, potato chips, rolls and Log Cutting Contest, sack vegetables Watermelon, ice races, arm wrestling, cream sundaes, lemon ade. ic­ horseshoe tournament and a ed tea and hot coffee round com husking contest There out the menu. will be several divisions in Entertainment will be pro­ most events, and up to one vided by a IVi hand string hundred participants are ex­ band, a dixieland jazz band, pected to sign up for the barbershop singers, big band “Great Grapefruit Pass’’ musk, and country style The Pioneer Picnic is spon­ dance music for contras and sored by the Allegan Counsquares ty/Michigan State SesNearly thirty old time quicentennial Committee. Chairperson for the countydemonstrations will be presented, such as soap mak­ wide event is Mary Spreitzer ing. valentine making, (most Brower, assisted by a small unusual), spinning, dying and army of volunteers, wfikh is tanning, basket weaving, still recruiting. Folks in­ chair caning, whittling, terested in volunteering quilting, type-setting, sket­ should call her at 673-4198. ching. painting, rug hooking, Church groups, servke clubs, and wood working, plus much veterans groups and lodges more are urged to lend a hand at the The greased pole-’ com Pioneer Picnic. petition has been scrapped due to lack of splitter insurance. Caledonia Dance Center takes 4th in national competition On July 6. in Kansas City . Mo., members of the Caledonia Dance Center Competition Team competed in the Dance America National dance finals. Groups and individuals entering the finals came from all over the U.S. and Canada where each contestant had to have finished first in a regional competition to qualify for nationals The girls from the Caledonia Dance Center (representing Caledonia. Mid­ dleville. Grandville. Kent­ wood) did a up dance in wooden shoes to a song called “Me Ole Bamboo’ They placed fourth in their division In addition. Kelly Audy of Caledonia, competed as a senior solo and was the only tap number in her division. The team members would like to thank all the people who helped them in their fund raising efforts. Each girl was responsible for raising her own money for competition expenses they plan to enter regional competitions in Detroit and Chkago this fall. The girls represented their dance studio in fine fashion. "Not only did they dance well, but their attitude and support for each other made everyone involved very pro­ ud.’’ Barbara Errair said. The team and the Boosters say they would like to give Miss Teni a big hug for her high expectations of the girls abilities and her excellent choreography The Nationals will be in Las Vegas. Nev . in July of '88 The girls would appreciate your continued support In the coming year they plan to sell T-shirts, gift w rap. geraniums, bikes, candy, and have car washes. Teegardin named assistant trust officerat HCB Teegardin graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. He has attended various seminiars on estate planning and probate administration sponsored by the Institute for Continuing Legal Education Teegardin is a member of the Exchange Club of Hastings, the Bedford Masonic Lodge, the Michigan Bankers Association, and is currently Chairman of Barry County Fundraising for the Boy Scouts of America. Randoulph L. Teegardin of Hastings has been promoted to assistant trust officer, of the Hastings City Bank, announc­ ed Robert E. Picking, presi­ dent and chief executive of­ ficer of the hank Teegardin joined the staff of Hastings City Bank in August ot 1983 as trust administrator, working with estate ad­ ministration. Currently, he is responsible for trust depart­ ment operations and ad­ ministering the bank's dis­ count brokerage program, along with personal trusts and estates. BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 A Iso Evenings By Appointment The Caledonia Dance Center competition team ore (back row from left) Cara Errair, Amy Crovero, Cari Corrigan, Kelly Piatt, (center) Collette Eckelkamp. (front row from left) Kelli Audy and Kristen Connelly. 7105 PARMALEE ROAD IM? Mile E ol Whitneyville BAM! (Bicycle Around Michigan) Local students win scholarships for Life and Breath!! Sign Up Now! The AMERICAN :fc LUNG ASSOCIATION of Michigan is offering these exciting September bike tours Rachel Williams, daughter of Ronald and Patricia Williams of 10321 Rivershore Drive S.. Caledonia, and Kimberly Batson, daughter of William and Barbara Batson. 1340 Lynn Drive. Mid­ dleville. and Diana London, daughter of George and Edna London. 11474 Chief Noon­ day Road. Middleville are among the entering freshmen who w ill receive a share of SI million in academic scholar­ ships from Western Michigan University this fall The awards are part of WMU's Medallion Scholar ship Program The recipients were among 459 leading high school seniors from five states who competed for the funds during a day-long event this past w inter at WMU. The medallion scholarship program event included writ­ ten testing and oral problem­ solving activities for students and information sessions for their parents. To be eligible, participants had to be admitted to Western by Jan. 15 with at least a 3.7 grade point average (GPA) in high school, or at least a 3.5 GPA and an American Col­ lege Test score of at least 30. Ten of the students were awarded Medallion Scholar­ ships. Valued at $20,000 over four years, the scholarships are among the largest ment- based awards in American higher educations. Those awards were announced in April. The rest of the participants won one of three types of awards; Board of Trustees Scholarships of $12,000 over four years; Tuition Scholar­ ships of $6,000 over four years; or Academk Scholar­ ships of $3,000 over four years. Leelanau Lakeshore Loop - septet un Sleeping Bear Dunes, Leland Harbor, beaches and MORE Tip 0’ the Mitt Tour -September Scenic Mackinac Island, swimming, history, LEISURE LEISURE Tip of the Tail Tour “ September 19-20 The picturesque Keweenaw Peninsula in our glorious Upper Peninsula, waterfalls, adventure, legend We do the work - you have the fun!! Contests, puzzles, and more offered area youth Kids who like a challenge will have fun al the library during Contest Week. June 29 through July 2. 1987. Youngsters ages 3-15 can stop by any branch of the Kent County Library System dur­ PEACHES and SWEET CORN We hove moved from under the free into the Barn to serve you better rain or shine — Country Craft Loft open July 24 - HILTON FARMS — APPLE ACRES 2893 108th St., Caledonia, Ml Ph. 891-8019 or 891-8947 ing open hours and enter lots of contests featuring Michigan resources and attractions. There will be creative writing and cokmng contests, puzzles and brain-teasers Winners will be announced and prizes awarded later in the summer Contest Week is pan of a series of summer programs planned by the Children’s Ser­ vices Depanmem of the Kent County Library System Enter at the branch near you: Aho. 6059 Linfield; Byron Township 2456 84th St . Caiedoma. 240 Emmons, and. Lowell. 325 W Main St. Indoor accommodations all-you-can eat meals, sag wagon service maps, and medical and mechanical support are available for just a $20 out of pocket cost on each tour Choose a two or three day tour as Your vacation alternative to some of Michigan’s most scenic locations For more information call 1-800 292 5979 or the Lung Association nearest you’ BAM! Send me more etormaten on the □ Leelanau Lakeshore Loop. September 11X3 □ T* 0 the Mitt tew. September 19 21 Tip of the tel tee; September 19 20 Name Street Phone Mak io AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCUTON of tecregan 403 Seymour Mnue canang Mcf*jar 48933-11 79 �July 23 Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / 1987 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA C=S NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST Do you remember how just a few months ago we were so happy to see the temperature climb to 60 degrees? Everyone was sure wc were having a heat wave. Now do you remember how cold that same 60 degrees felt last week after we had become accustomed to hot and humid weather. Too bad it couldn't have stayed another day Oh well It’ll probably be back before we’re ready for it With last week’s rain things are beginning to green up a little A nice group of ladies met Tuesday morning at the home of Virginia Shook for the Top ‘O Morning Circle. On July 3. Jay and Eileen Shook were married 40 years. They celebrated on Saturday. July IK. Congratulations Our deepest sympathy is ex­ tended to the family of Mrs. Catherine (Doelc) Bailey. 32. of Illinois who died from ac­ cidental injuries on July 12. She will he remembered by many. Our sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. Dorothy Davis, 76. of California and formerly of the Caledonia. Byron Center area Saturday the Richard .Soest family enjoyed a fun-filled day on Gun Lake. A lot of other people did too. The water was cooling but the sun sure wasn't. Sunday we traveled in the Model A to Hagar Hardwood Park outside of Jenison to join the Grand A s for breakfast. I he Grand A s are a group of Model A buffs who have join­ ed together and formed a club. Sunday there were 33 present to enjoy a breakfast of pan­ cakes and sausage cooked by the members of the board on Coleman stoves. The men did all right, no two pancakes were the same Later we called on the Art Soests in Wyoming and John and Irene Ter Meer. Congratulations to Louis E. Bellgraph and Peggy Borners who reached the one-gallon mark at the Grand Valley Blood Program. Also to Alan L. Stack who has reached the two-gallon mark and Edward N. Dekidder who reached the three-gallon mark. Thanks to all of you who give the gift of life S..... ’U" Congratulations to Mark and Kathleen Gillard. Jack and Kathleen Waayenberg; and Craig and Dr Robin Vaughan on the arrival of their new sons Mr and Mrs Hugh Kegerreis enjoyed a trip to Franken­ muth Sunday The Past Matron's and their spouses and families are plan­ ning a picnic supper Saturday. July 25. at the Don Dutcher’s cottage on Gun Lake Mrs. Joyce Ranes called on the Richard Soest family Thursday afternoon Last week our corner started to get a “face lift.’’ The Emnie Shooks began landscaping and the Thurkettle barn is being tom down. Grass has been planted at the new apartments off Maple Street and the phone company is steadily working on their project through town. There’s not much else to report as many people are on vacation. Arts & crafts show has more variety The Fourth Annual Great Lakes Art Association Arts and Crafts Show will be held at Milham Park in Kalama/oo on Saturday. July 25. The show starts at 9 a m. and goes on til 5 p.m. This year's show is larger and has more variety. Artists and crafters from Ohio. Indiana. Illinois and Michigan will display their media and creations. Among those whose work will be on display are Judy Pokojski of Battle Creek with her pen and ink drawings; Gay Kelley, who brings in her tole and decorative painting from Mid­ dleville; Michael Pritchett, the photographer, from Plainwell; and Marlene Smelser of Three Rivers with quilted wall hangings and scores of Kalamazoo based artists. A special feature of the show will be the famous soft drink challenge test. Volunteers are still needed to assist with unloading, set­ ting up. registration and traf­ fic control Please call Geoff at 323-9576 if you would like to help. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS: The Chamber of Commerce of the illustrious Village of Middleville wish to present Garage Sale Days in Middleville; and WHEREAS; The presentation of such days will promote the fellowship, friendliness and Generosity for which this Village has long been known; now THEREFORE on this 17th day of July Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Seven, I Proclaim July 23rd. 24th. and 25th Be Known as Garage Sale Days in the Village of Middleville. I invite all citizens of the Village to participate in the festivities and warmly welcome all who visit the Village and hope your stay here is a pleasant one. DUANE L. THATCHER. Village President T-K wrestlers compete in nationals Four T-K Wrestlers attend­ ed an intensive training camp held at Grand Valles State College, the week of July 5 to July !2. The camp, which consists fo five-mile runs at 6 a.m. us­ ed by the Michigan U.S.A, wrestling team which is made up of the top three Michigan wrestlers for each weight class in preparation for the National Junior Championship. At the end of camp Jim McCrath. Delbert Craven and Jody Tyner were selected to fill openings in the Creco Roman team while Bryan Cooley was selected to the freestyle team The National Junior Cham­ pionships which are held in Cedar Falls. Iowa, attract the top high school wrestlers in the U.S.A In this year's Greco tourna­ ment 758 wrestlers from 43 states competed while 1.473 wrestlers from the the states took part in the freestyle competition. While all of the T-K wrestlers wrestled well, only Jim McGrath was able to win a match in the very tough competition. Tom Lehman said. T-K soccer team takes part in tournament Members of the Thomapple Kellogg High School Soccer Team participated in an ex­ citing tournament July 18 and 19 in Portage. The tourna­ ment featured over 100 AllStar teams from the Midwest. Minnesota. Pennsylvania and Canada. Under the coaching direction of Fred Kietzman and Cindy Herweyer. the Trojans faced strong and veteran squads from South Bend. Ind.. St. Thomas. Ontario, and the eventual champions from Por­ tage. Although returning home windless, the teams main objectives were to gam tournament experience and to improve team skills. Shawn Eaton was the squads leading scorer. Also representing Mid­ dleville in the tournament w as Varsity Coach and AYSO Regional Cheif Referee Steve Evans, invited of officiate several games, including the tournament's championship game featuring Portage vs. Detroit Metro Evans will go to South Bend. Ind. for an international Special Olympics Soccer Tournament in early August. That contest will include teams from Europe. Asia. Africa and South America and is expected to be very exciting. Middleville tennis tourney Aug. 1 The annual Middleville Tennis Club tournament will begin Saturday. Aug 1. with a mixed doubles tournament The tournament is for Thor­ napple Kellogg residents and alumni. Entry fees will be $4 for singles players. $3 for each doubles player, or you may pay the S8 club fee and enter as many tournament divisions as you like. Tennis balls will be provid­ ed Winners and runners-up wil receive trophies or medals. Medals will be awarded to juniors, trophies to adults All junior tournament win­ ners and runners-up will receive medals There will be a consolation round for all junior divisions with six or more entries. This years tournament schedule is as follows: Saturday. Aug 1 - mixed doubles. 8 a.m.; Monday. Aug. 3, girls 12 and under sing . 8 a m.; boys 12 and under sing.. 9:30 a.m.; womens doubles. 6 p.m.; Tuesday. Aug 4. girls 14 and under sing.. 8 a.m.; boys 14 and under sing.. 9:30 a m . women doubles (semi-finals and finals). 6 p.m ; Wednes­ day. Aug 5. girls 17 and under sing.. 8 a.m ; boys 17 and under sing.. 9:30 a m In case of rain, call tourna­ ment director Larry Seger at 795-9159 for a scheduled time He may re schedule later in the day. or later in the week depending on the weather. Middleville diamonds nearing completion Baseball camp opens under Billy Williams The Billy Williams Baseball School, which opened its doors in 1986 as the Midwest Sports Baseball School, is of­ fering a special training camp for pitchers and catchers featuring former professional baseball players and college coaches. During its first year of operation over 750 baseball players participated in The Midwest Sports Baseball School programs. Billy Williams. Hitting Coach for the Chicago Cubs and the 1987 Hall of Fame inductee, recently joined the baseball operations at Midwest and the name of the baseball program was changed to the Billy Williams Baseball School They anticipate over 1,500 players will participate in the baseball school during 1987. The Midwest Sports Center is located on an 80 acre sue 7 miles west of Plymouth. Ind. on Route 30 The facilities in­ clude two gymnasiums, video training area, housing, kit­ chen dining areas, recreation areas, pro shop and snack bar. Anyone interested in learn­ ing more about the Billy Williams Baseball School and its programs may write to. Bills Williams Baseball School. P O Box 699, Hinsdale. ILL 60522 Jim Verlinde, President of the TK Youth Baseboll League, and Lon Lefanty, President of the Middleville Chamber of Commerce, look over the town's new ball fields. Culminating a communitywide effort, three new ballfields are nearing comple­ tion in Middleville. The fields — two regulation Little League and one Pony League-size — are located at the old village landfill at the end of Crane Road. The pro­ ject. spearheaded by Jim verlinde, v'as financed by the Middleville Softball Standings Monday, July 20 Jerry’s Body Shop.............. 8-1 Evans.................................... 7-2 Bushwacker ....................... 7-3 Reasers................................. 5-4 Kow Pattie........................... 3-6 Eash...................................... 2-7 Seif & Sons......................... G-9 Tuesday, July 21 Huycks 9-0 Hastings Family Denistry 8-1 Gavin Chevrolet................ 6-4 Family Tavern-Zu»dermas4-5 Sav-Mor 3-6 Middleville Tool & Die. .2-7 Kentwood Rental.............. 0-9 profits of this Saturday s (I p m near the Middleville post office) Middleville Chamber of Commerce auction, profits from the Middleville Rotary Club garage sale, and sub­ marine sandwich sales. Due to an unseasonably dry spring and summer, the fields weren't able to be used this year as grass planted never germinated A well and dec tricity are also needed at the site. The need for new diamonds arises from the heavy use of existing fields. The high school diamonds and Spring Park are used by the church teams, girls softball leagues, and the Thornapplc Kellogg youth baseball leagues. • NOTICE • As required by the General Revenue Sharing Regulations, 31 CFR 51.2. A copy of the Annual Local Unit Fiscal Report for the Village of Middleville will be available for public inspec­ tion during regular business hours Monday through Friday at 314 East Main Street. KIT ROON, Village Manager �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / July 16. 1987 / Page 7 Commission on Aging sets Week’s menu, events Menu Wednesday. July 22 Baked Lasagna. Mixed Greens. Peas and Carrots. Garlic Toast. Marg . Apncot Halves. 2% Milk Thursday. July 23 - Roast Turkey/Gravy. Whipped Potatoes. Mixed Veg.. Dress­ ing. Marg . Pumpkin Dessert. 2% Milk Friday. July 24 - Quiche. Tomato Juice. Hash Browns. Orange Muffin. Marg . Citrus Sections. 2% Milk Monday. July 27 - Spaghet­ ti Meatsauce. Wax Beans. California Blend. Italian Bread. Marg.. Pineapple Chunks. 2$ milk Tuesday. July 28 - Cnspy Fish. Mixed Vegs.. Baked Potato. Dinner Roll. Marg.. Tarter Sauce. Apple Crisp. 2% milk Belson-Meredith engagement told Bonnie Bclson and Jeff Meredith were united in mar nagc on February 21 at the Middleville United Methodist Church Matron of honor was Kim Bclson. sister of the bride. Jerry Meredith, brother of the groom, served as best man Julie Beuschel, Sheryl Brumsma and Jeana Vander Muclen served as bridesmaids and Jeff Collier. Jeff Schact and Bob Moore were groomsmen Ushers were Rob Lee and Ken Selvig The couple resides at 931 S. Hanover. Hastings Williamson heads CalhounBarry Growth Alliance Members of the CalhounBarry Growth Alliance elected a new slate of officers at their regular meeting July 17. Cathy Williamson, a Barry County representative, was elected chairperson of the board. Joining her on the Ex­ ecutive Committee will be Marcus Gray, minority representative to the board, vice chairperson; John Mausert-Mooney. Albion representative, secretary; Richard Barnum. represen­ tative of organized labor, treasurer; and M Gene Sim­ mons. Battle Creek Unlimited. The group will replace charter officers of the organization who included Jerry Inman. Springfield, chairperson; Robert Harberts, Calhoun Area Vocational PROPANE BOTTLES FUEO Bingo. Friday. July 24 H-Pop Com N-Sing Along. MOpen Monday. July 27 W Games. H-Birthday Party. NLansing Gilbert. Board sailing events scheduled for Gun Lake August 22 A non-competitive ‘ Board Sailors Against Lukemia" contest will be held Aug. 22 on Gun Lake. The nationwide event is ex­ pected to draw between 50 and 100 board sailors, each of whom is expected to lineup a sponsor for their ride. The cost is $10. All profits from the event will go to the Lukemia Society of Michigan. For more information call 672-5444 or 672-2187. Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5 00 p.m.________________ For Rent For Sale APARTMENT FOR RENT: Aug 1st 7416 68th St. Caledo­ nia. 1 bedroom, heat furnished. No pets. Call 891-8848.___ TOOL OF THE MONTH 1 in x 25 fL Stanley Power Lock II Rule. Regular retail SI9.35, July sate $1039. Village General Store, Middleville. BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avalb able. Call 672-7110.________ FOR RENT OR LEASE, in downtown Middleville; Office or retail space. Office services available; letter composing, w-riting, editing, typing and phone. Call 795-9552 or 457-2800. Will remodel to suit your needs. Miscellaneous AAAH! THE COMFORT OF A LA-Z-BOY recliner on sale now. Only 29 miles southeast of Jenison. Blanco Furniture. Shel­ byville. 672-5115___________ HELP US HELP UNCLE SAM pay the Federal Defi­ cit..... We have a goal to pay the I.R.S. $26,000 by Sept 15.1987. to do so we must do the largest volume sales ever, which means the largest savings to you! Everything is on sale...... Wood stoves, Multi-fuel furnaces, fire­ places, gas heaters and furnaces, hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, dump trailers, woodsplit­ ters.... Save hundreds of dollars by hclpng us now! Stones Chim­ ney & Masonry Co. and Wood Stove Shoppe, 202 E. Main St. Middleville, Mi. Phone 457-2800/795-9552__________ IT ENDS SOON! Five different disciplines of art. five local artists. Only 24 miles northwest of Gull Lake. Blanco Furniture, Shelbyville. 672-5115 PIANO & ORGAN LESSON'S: students scheduling for fall. Call 795-7232 WANTED: Carpenter work, free estimates, call 795-7290 VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES Cathy Williamson Center, treasurer; and Williamson sho was secretary. The Calhoun-Barry Growth Alliance is a two-county organization devoted to economic development ac tivities. including retention and recruitment of new business and marketing of the area. KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUftOfl. GRS/DCSEL SERVING HOME FARM WDUSTRV Events Wednesday. July 22 W Sing Along with Isla. H sing along; arts/crafts/cards. NMovie. Thursday. July 23 HBingo/Arts/Crafis/Cards N- Tuesday. July 28 HBmgo Puzzles. N-Puzzles. ------ 0-----Meals are available for those over 60 years of age. and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Congregrate meals is Si with food stamps accepted. All Centers are barrier free Call 948-4856 before I p m one day in advance for reserva­ tions. Meals are served at: Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave. Monday, thru Friday Nashville-Masonic Temple. Monday, thru Friday. Delton-Faith United Methodist Church. Monday. Wednesday, and Thursday Middleville-VFW Post Monday. Wednesday. Thurs­ day & Friday. Woodland-Eagles Club. Monday. Wednesday. & Friday. Home Delivered Meals are available at Extra Cost. Special Notice Please note that all centers will closed on Friday. July 3, for the 4th of July Holiday On Wednesday. July 8. at 12:15. Anna Cairns will be at the Middleville Center to show some of her travel Trims. On Thursday. July 9. Marinus DeJong will be at the Nashville Center to show his slides of the Netherlands. CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 3^. 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 SELF SERVE GAS DCSEl KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (616) 891-8198 featuring Amoco Premier Cfesei Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Your Laum Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) Middleville Bob Klinge ■g® 795-7647 The Clerk called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m Council members selected Councilman Bray. President for the evening. President pro tern Bray called for roll call. Present Bray, Filcek Myers, Riley, and VandenBerg. Absent Thatcher and Hardy. Guests: News reporters, Marge Loew Chester Neal Bill Wiersem Shirley Miller and Don Berry Minutes of the June 23 1987 regular meeting and July 9 1987 special public meeting were read and placed on file. VandenBerg moved the printed bills be paid. Support by Riley Ayes oil Carried. VandenBerg moved the printed transfers be allowed as follows: Total to Payroll. $13,507.14; Total to Motor Pool $1,418.86 Support by Filcek, Ayes all. Carried VandenBerg moved the followmg transfers be allowed Water Receiving to Water Operating and Maintenance $4 X» 00 Sewer Receiving to Sewer Operating and Maintenance $4 200 00 Support by Filcek Ayes all Carried. Minutes of the June 2 1987 regular meeting June 27 1987 and June 29, 1987 Special Planning and Zoning Commission meetings were read and placed on file. Council and Manager Roon reviewed the Manager’s Report. Council commends Jan Cutler and Manager Roon on the work they did taking care of the contents that they could salvage from the fire. Police Officer James Ayers has been hired as a part-time policeman for the Village of Middleville. Discussion held on a Police Department Audit. VandenBerg moved that Council hire Tom Johnson to conauct the inventory and audit of the Police Deport ment. Support by Myers Ayes all, Carried Council and Corporal Wenger reviewed the June Police Activity Report Bill Wiersem approached Council on the subject of former Police Chief Coin With no further business Riley moved for adjournment. Support by Myers 4 ayes and 1 nay mo tion carried. Meeting odfourned at 7 43 p.m. Cheryl Hooper ViHpg^ Clerk (7 23) Thank You CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank my fami­ ly, relatives and friends for all the flowers and cards I received white in the hospital and since my return home. Thank you goes to Dr.’s DcGoa. Weatherhead and Marzibani also the nurses on three south for the care 1 received. Thank you, Shirley Smith In Memoriam MEMORIAL In loving memory of our father and grandfather Roy F. Taylor Sr. who passed away three years ago July 25, 1984. Often our heart aches and often we cry but we have many beautiful mcmcories of the one we love so much. Sadly missed by the family of Roy F. Taylor Sr. Business Services POLE BUILDINGS. Completely erected 24’x40’x8’ $3650. Includes one service door and choice of 9x7 overhead or slider. Fast starts on most build ings, contact us on any size. Call Mecca Buildings for your local representative at 1-800-544-6682 or Local 616-887-8855 Help Wanted HELP WANTED: Phone and sates. Outgoing personality and the desire to learn a must. No experience required. Part-time 2nd. shift. Apply with resume or in person to Stone’s Chimney & Masonry Service, 202 E. Main St., Middleville, phone 795-9552________________ WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and HELP WANTED: Interest in Son Used Auto Parts. Phone building trades, no fear of 792-2606 or 792-2812 heights. Looking for serious oriented person only! Community Notices carrier High School Grad, some college NOTICE: Middleville Co-op helpful, monetary or time invest­ Preschool is taking fall registra­ ment may be required. Apply tions for 3 and 4 year olds. The with resume or in person to: preschool is held at Middleville Stone’s Chimney & Mason ary Christian Reform church 708 W. Service, Inc. 202 E. Main St., Main SL For information call Middleville, Mi. Phone: 891-8020__________________ 795-9552 NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLI­ CY The Thomapplc Preschool Inc. admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, prog­ rams and activities generally accorded or made available to students al the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan program and other school admi­ nistered program. Address given In Service B U.C.N David Irwin, SL 380-80-1131, Box 40, NAS-Comm-Sla FPO San Francisco, CA 96680-1800 Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: Wed, Thurs, & Fri. July 22,23 &. 24. 9am to ? 8190 108th Sl S.E., Middleville. Indian Valley Campground entrance. Wanted ROOM-MATE WANTED: to share large home with family, $220 month pays for everything, including food. Single parent okay. Call 765-3179 Hosptiai Guild to meet Aug. 4 Hospital Guild No. 10 will meet Aug 4 at Doris Apsey ’s at I p.m �Storyteller, folk singer visits Middleville VonderPloeg's oudience porticipotes with enthusiosm while she teaches them words and motions to go along with her tales of Michigan folklore. by l>alin ( lark VanderPloeg. a former Those who entered the said that she Rhornapple Kellogg High librarian. became interested in storytell ichool Library Tuesday mor ing about nine years ago and ling weren’t met with the has made that her career since isual library hush Instead, they heard music of then “As a storyteller. I first he past being played on an 1882 hammered dulcimer that started to tell wonderful fairy was made in Elk Rapids. tales, but this year. I’m telling a different kind of story,” the Mlich. The entertainer, Pamela pioneer look-alike told her au­ dience. “This year. I'm tell­ Grand VanderPloeg, of daven, was wearing an ing stories of Michigan “ VanderPloeg also played a I83()s-style long black dress mountain dulcimer that she *ith big puffy sleeves, pet iKoats and a high collar and a said was like those that were Mack bonnet tied under her first made 150 to 200 years ago :hin • * I ’ve always loved VanderPloeg entertained an enthusiastic audience with history,“ she said In past years. VanderPloeg. stories of Michigan folklore a lifelong Michigan resident. and music of yesteryear. has traveled the state telling tales in schools, libraries, at festivals and at community concerts, she said. This year, in honor of Michigan s sesquicentennial. most of her ef­ forts have been concentrated on Michigan history, she said. Her repertoire includes stories and music that would be of interest to all ages so she has to be flexible and tailor her performance to the age of the audience, she said VanderPloeg also par­ ticipates in workshops that provide both entertainment and instruction. “I’ve gotten quite a few people started in the art of storytelling." she said, adding that while few are performers. This is the time of year we make a good many home Improvement loans. Our home improvement financing is easy to obtain for qualified borrowers, and you'll like our low interest rates for installment loans. You can be enjoying your improvements, while making easy payments. If you could use extra cash for your home projects, come in and talk to us. .LENDER WE HAVE MONEY TO LEND FOR ALL YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENTS COME IN AND SEE US TODAY! (flip Bank Offices in: Hastings 150 W. Court Middleville 435 Arlington Bellevue 115 N. Main Nashville 203 N Mam many, like teachers and librarians, have adapted the art to their on-the-job needs. VanderPloeg said that the next workshop will be held in Grand Haven on Aug. 10. Called “Summer Gathering” the workshop will feature a demonstration of the art of storytelling and an instruc­ tional session. For more infor­ mation. write Great latkes Story Tellers, suite 186. 1043 Robbins Road. Grand Haven. Mich. 49417. Pamela VanderPloeg plays a hammered dulcimer, made in Michigan over 100 years ago LANDFILL, continued from page 1 Akers said there could be 55-gallon drums in the dump that may corrode and leach out to the landfill and even­ tually in the lake. “We don’t want to see signs posted in the lake that read, ‘No swimming, contaminated water ,” he said. He said the association has worked through the DNR and he said he feels “the DNR has done a real good job in putting together a good case (against the landfill) and in setting up a well monitoring system. He said if the landfill owner, Andrew Misak, is held liable for the contamination, he would be required by law to get rid of the contamination and cap the landfill. But he said if Misak lacked the funds to clean up the dump, “the court case wouldn't mean a lot for the property owners." He said that the two alter­ natives for the people are to put pressure on the state for funding to clean up the site and to get the site listed as a high priority for funding. If that isn’t successful, he said, tne members of the associa­ tion and community would have to put pressure on the local government for specific appropriations to get the land­ fill capped. "We are also working to gamer enough political sup­ port from (state Reps Paul) Hil legends. (Robert) Bender and Welborn and to keep them aware of the situation so that we may be prepared in the event the DNR and the at­ torney general lose their case against the landfill. ' he said. He said an active communi­ ty Citizens Against Pollution (CAP) committee, chaired by Jerry Warner and comprised of lake property owners, in­ spired the association to get involved and take action to curb the contamination Akers said he also feared property values would decrease m the landfill area because of the pollution He said he knows of at least one person who wants to build and cannot because of the well moritorium and that he knows of six or eight homes for sale that have not been able to sell. Akers said the township board advised him that the tax assessor would take this fact into consideration when per­ forming assessments. Supervisor Rough said it was a “harsh” statement to say that property values are decreasing. As a real estate agent, he said, the potential for decreas­ ing property values is possible if the problem is not resolved But he noted that he has not seen a decline in the resale value of homes on the nor­ thern end of the lake “Some have sold for more than what they were assessed for,” he said. ”1 don’t sec it adversely affecting sales “ Rough said the township is conducting a reappraisal of township properties for the purpose of equalization assessments. When the reap­ praisals are completed at the end of the summer we can then evaluate the property values in Section 19. he said VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES Meeting was colled to order by the President with all members present Several guests were also present. Motion by Kidder, supported by DeVries, to approve the minutes os printed. Carried Motion by Berencsi. supported by Erskine to approve the financial report Car­ ried Motion by Kidder, supported by DeVries to approve payment of the bills Carried. Motion by Kegerreis supported by Freason to approve the permit and application from Michigan Bel! Telephone for work to be done on Mam Emmons Church and South Streets Carried Mo tian by Freeman supported by Kidder to repair the sagging curbs and gutters in front of the Deli and the Post Office when the ce­ ment contractors ore working on the sidewalks in that area Carried South Street storm sewer and street reconstruction were discussed Bids will be opened on August 3. 1987 School sewer pro­ ject was discussed at length A preliminary plan of the new post office was presented by Hit­ chcock This will have to come before the Planning Commission. Screening at the Mall and rhe Cor Wash was discussed An Ordinance to amend the Village of Caledonia Sewer Rate Ordinance Section 10 to include several conditions regarding the limiting of issuance of connection permits the tronsferral of per mits. the length of time a permit is valid, and the order of issuance was presented by DeVries and supported by Erskine Ayes All Nayes None. Ordinance declared adopted Motion by Kegerreis, supported by Kidder to approve the transfer of eight (8) sewer uso units from Dave Krumm s Condominium pro ject to Les Piersma s Caledonia MiniMoll after we receive a copy of the letter from Mr Krumm to Mr. Ptersma regarding this. Effec­ tive dote of the transfer will be July 13. 1967 and the units must be used within six (6) months from that date Carried Other items discussed were Audit tree program for the sum mer. landscaping at Caledonia Estates Overholt project, selling of land at the Village farm removing propemes from the Village 4th of July and Centen mol Celebration for 1988 and us­ ing Mika Meyers Beckett and Jones to search for grants and whatever to promote the sewer expansion. Motion by DeVries, supported by Freeman to adjourn at 11 05 P M Corned Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (7/23) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-07-30.pdf 802d7ba58b13257a9ee7e89c32829ed6 PDF Text Text HAS FINGS Pl; -~b , C . X.CHURCH street Mkh'gaq 49058 • Hastings Public Library Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 117th Year'Twenty Cents No. 12-July 30.1987 Middleville Michigan 49333 Former police chief is accused of sex assault by Kathleen J. Oresik Former Middleville police chief Boyd Rue Cain. 41. was arrested and arraigned Tues­ day in Barry County 56th District Court for allegedly failing to comply with the conditions of a hail bond set after he was arrested last Friday Cain was first arraigned Friday on charges of seconddegree criminal sexual con­ duct and assault with the in­ tent to commit sexual penetra­ tion He was also charged with drunk driving. The a I leg ed incidents occurred July 13. Cain is currently waiting trial on two other criminal charges lodged against him this spring involving allegedly demanding wage kickbacks from one of his patrolmen and also allegedly attempting to embezzle $525 in insurance money from the village of Middleville Cam turned himself in Fri­ day to Michigan State Police troopers at the Hastings Team after learning that warrants had been issued for his arrest for the alleged attempted rape. Gibby’s food stand robbed at fairgrounds Tuesday A refrigeration truck stor­ ing hot dogs, huns and con­ diments was broken into Tuesday. July 21. at the Barry County Fairgrounds Robert Anders, of Mid­ dleville. co-owner of Gibby's Foot Long Hot Dogs, reported to the Barry County Sheriff Department that 50 pounds of foot long hot dogs and some buns were stolen when someone tore into the side of his truck parked adja­ cent to his concession trailer He estimated the value of the food to be about $80 and total damages amounting to about $45. I'he thieves also tried to break into the trailer out of which Anders sells hot dogs and soda pop. he said, but were unsuccessful. Anders, who with his wife. Nancy, travels to fairs throughout the state, said he sees a need for more protec­ tion at the fairgrounds during fair week. "Since the fair is a recurr ing event, it seems they would budget money for protec­ tion." said Anders. To his knowledge, he said no one is on guard at the fairgrounds after 3:30 a m. He said he had to drive his truck home each night after the robbery, and his wife said she was afraid of leaving the trailer alone at night at the fairgrounds. "Of all the places 1 go in Michigan," said Anders, "my hometown fair is the on­ ly one where I can't leave my truck overnight. " Detective Sgt Ron Neil of the Michigan State Police Wayland post said During Cam s arraignment Friday bond was set at $10.000 cash or surety for the sexual misconduct charges and $100 cash for the drunken driving charge Cam was released from the Barry County Jail early Fri­ day evening after posting bond An Aug. 3 preliminary hearing date was set in Barry County District Court. Tuesday . Cam was brought back into court on charges of violating the provisions of his bail bond and also on charges of driving an unregistered motor vehicle and unlawfully using license plates Cam is accused of attemp­ ting to rape a 27-year-old Thomapplc Township woman July 13 Barry County Pro­ secutor Judy Hughes told District Judge Gary Holman that Cam phoned the home of the alleged victim Monday morning in an attempt to get the woman to drop the charges. Cain spoke to the mother of the victim. Hughes said, who later filed a complaint with the Wayland State Police. The conditions of the bond state that Cain was to have no contact, direct or indirect, with the victim. Hughes said. The conditions were made a part of the bond to pnxect the victim from possible harass­ ment by the defendant. Hughes said Cain's bond could have Continued on page 3 Coin and his wife Eva, seen here as they prepare to leave the Barry County Jail, declined to comment on the new charges. Middleville man drowns in Sugarbush Lake by Kathleen Oresik and Dalin Clark A Middleville man drowned last Wednesday afternoon while swimming in Sugarbush Lake, reported marine of­ ficers with the Barry County Sheriff's Department Robert William Wilcoxson. Jr.. 37, of 100 Arlington Road, was riding in a rowboat with Daniel Lee lx Porte of Kentwood, when Wilcoxson complained that he was hot and decided to take a swim, police said. While swimming, Wilcox­ son suddenly complained of being tired and tried to swim back to the boat. Lx Porte told police. Police said there were no lifesaving devices in the boat and lx Porte was unable to reach Wilcoxson in time to save him. "I heard a splash, like so­ meone had jumped or fallen into the water." said Paul Neal. 20. of Hastings, who Continued on page 9 The dentist’s office grows — No. these oren t the construction workers These ore the folks who will use the new rooms being odded to Dr. Thomas R. Anderson s dental practice at 4630 Mid­ dleville Rood The mock builders are (from left) Anderson Trudy Hubbard. Thelma Erway. Deb Schorphorn Alice Arehort Cathy Lemmer and Alyce Peterson The new rooms will serve os a lob and an operotory room after completion Oct. 1. Expansion of the front of the building will enlarge the existing waiting room. Anderson said the extra space will enable him to increase the quality and quanti­ ty of his oral health cde Rescue workers remove the body of Robert W Wilcoxson. Jr. from Sugarbush Lake, southwest of Freeport. Also pictured are Undersheriff James Orr of the Barry County Sheriff Deportment and Howard Thaler, who summoned rescue workers to the scene �Page 2/ The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / July 30, 1987 Cheese distribution on July 30 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN Virginia Budd called me to tell me about their wonderful trip out East. They first visited their daughter Kathy in Hart­ ford. Conn Then Kathy drov­ ed them up to Maine They took the ferry across to Bar Harbor, then on to Yarmouth and on up to Nova Scotia. She said that it was very beautiful and there was so much to see They also stopped at Halifax, visiting the Citadel located high on a hill right in town. If I understood Virginia right, the Citadel is where a big bat tic was fought and it is a Na­ tional Historic Park They then went on to Cape Breton, traveling mountains The scenery was just beautiful and it was a wonderful trip There were several trails and the one they chose to follow was the Cabot Trail The trails were all marked and you had to watch to keep on the right It was a very scenic on the way back to New Brunswick where they stopped to visit the Arcadia National Park. The vacation lasted nine days. There were so many trips they would have loved to take but the lime was getting short The weather was beautiful but they were in need of rain. also. Virginia said she could enjoy lilacs and peonies in bloom once again as they were just starting to flower out East. The Hart's were busy with the garage sale, no other news. The Shermans went camp­ ing up to Henning Park near Newago. A bunch of campers got together and there were about 72 silting down to the table. Had a good time. The whole Bob White fami­ ly went down to Ohio for a surprise birthday party for son Gary. His wife got him to play golf so when he came home there they all were along with some friends. It was really hot there Young Gary has a wading pool and all the little ones went right in with their clothers on and had a ball. Sandy VanElst said with a big sigh that the Barry County Fair was now over. The kids had a wonderufl time and did well, but it was good to be back to normal living. When I called she said her brother Jack and wife Lisa and daughter Lauren are here visiting from Alabama for a week The Vandal’s were busy with lhe garage sale. They also went blueberry picking She said the berries were sure sweet. Luana Tolen said John was home from a church camp at Westley Woods, the United Methodist Camp The whole family went up to the UP to visit Ken and Sharon Smith. Son Marty is coming home for a 30 day leave in August and they all are looking forward to that While we have been sweltering in the heat, the weather is cool where he is. He is looking forward to get­ ting a sun tan Gina Stein said her folks went to Grand Haven Sunday Gina said she went on a youth party on the Coldwater River. lyla Norton went to Kalamazoo to her son-in-law Dan’s 40 birthday celebration Wednesday at Dan and Arvis Curry and Arvod's home Ann Kenyon went to the Prairie Garden Club at Fran­ cis Maichele’s Wednesday. Bill and Neva Kenyon went to Saugatuck Sunday They rode the Queen of Saugatuck, the paddle wheeler, down the Kalamazoo River to Lake Michigan. Had a good time The Featherly family went to Hilton Park at Green luikc Sunday for a picnic dinner. Kids had a wonderful time. Dorothy Dean said daughter Robin. Loren and Kenny spent the week with them They managed to go to the Barry County Fair for one day so Loren could see the animals and go on some of the rides. Mae Bowerman said her daughter and hubby. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Elgersma. were visiting them today. Alice Bendre said they had the Prairie Literary Garage Sale at their home Thursday and Friday. Had a very good sale. Then Sunday, grand­ daughter Cheryle Bender came to visit them for a while. Scott is there also for a week. Ken and Rose Morgan went to a surprise 25th wedding an­ niversary for Sue and Wilbur Raab Saturday. Sue and Wilbur went for a balloon ride and had a wonderful time. Ken and Rose went on a nineday vacation trip with son Wayne and wife Betsy at Muskelunge Slate Park They also took the boat trip to see the pictured rocks which are just beautiful. Daughter-m-> law Betsy found four beautiful amythists Alberta Hooper said Mr. and Mrs Roily Ross are v isiting them from Flonda for a few days Son Jack Baker and wife Lisa and daughter The state of Michigan has determined that households whose members are 59 years of age or younger are eligible to receive commodities if the total of household income is at or below 130% of the current poverty guidelines. The following income guidelines must be utilized in determin­ ing households eligible to receive commodities The next cheese commodity distribution is July 30 at Caledonia American Legion Hall Household size - 1. Annual $7,150. Monthly $596. BiWeekly $275. Weekly $138; Household size - 2. Annual $9,620. Monthly $807. BiWeekly $370. Weekly $185; -Household/ size - 3 Annual $12,090. Monthly $1,008. BiWeekly $462. Weekly $233; Household size - 4. Annual $14,560. Monthly $1,213. BiWeekly $560. Weekly $280; Household size - 5. Annual $17,030. Monthly $1,419. BiWeekly 655. Weekly 328; Hixisehokl size - 6. Annual $19. 500. Monthly $1,625. Bi Weekly $750. Weekly $375. Household size - 7, An­ nual $21,970. Monthly $1,831, Bi Weekly $845. Weekly $423; Household size - 8. Annual $24,440. Monthly $2,037. Bi Weekly $940. Weekly $470 For each additional member add: Annual $2,470. Monthly $206. Bi Weekly $95. Week ly $47 Loren are here for a week from Alabama Norma Lewis had a pretty good sale in Saugatuck this weekend. Dorothy Corson said daughter Maureen is home for a ten-day vacation. She is now a clinical pharmacist and will return to her hospital job in Washington D.C. Denise Lewis said she had a wonderful surprise Sunday. Steve wanted her to go into Grand Rapids - he said to go shopping. They stopped at a friend's home to find that all of the people from work had gathered at the friend’s home to have a baby shower for Denise. It was a complete sur­ prise and she got a lot of love­ ly things and had such a warm thoughtfulness. The Koeplingers made a trip to Crystal Lake Saturday. Sunday they went to Hickory Comers to Robby’s Hickory Inn that they had heard so much about. She said they have wonderful home made pies Beth and Leo Verlinde are still having Ruth and her fami­ ly home with them this week. Having a good family time. The Thomapple Heritage Club had a bake sale, displayed some maps sold some of their published pam­ phlets at Bowens Mills Sun­ day from I to 5 p.m. at the Old Fashioned Picnic. The State of Michigan has determined that households w ith a member or members 60 years of age or older are eligi­ ble to receive commodities if the total household income is at or below 160% of the cur­ rent poverty guideline The following income guidelines must be utilized in determin­ Local Attorney. James H Fisher of the law firm. Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher, with offices at 607 North Broad­ way. Hastings. Michigan, and 500 Edward Street. Middlevile. Michigan was recent­ ly elected as the 5th Circuit Representative to the Representative Assembly of the State Bar of Michigan. The Representative Assembly is the final policy-making body of the State Bar. and is comprised of 142 elected representatives and 8 members of the executive committee of the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Fisher has been member of the State Bar of Michigan since November. 1976. and presently is con- “The Sun and News" (USPS 347 580) is published weekly by The Hastings Banner Inc. 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 1072. Second-Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 9998. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE SUN ANO NEWS. P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Outside Barry. Kent or Altaian Counties Founded in 1870 — Published b\... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. $8.00 $1000 James Fisher eluding a five-year term as a member of the Committee on Professional and Judicial Ethics of the State Bar Mr Fisher has previously served as Barry County Prosecuting Attorney, and presently serves as counsel for the City of Hastings and Village of Middleville He has also serv ed as President of the Barry County Bar Association. President of tne Hastings Country Club, and presently is a director of Hastings Sav ings and Loan. “I wish to thank my col­ leagues for electing me to this position, and I hope it gives me the opportunity to help im­ prove our profession in the eyes of the public and make it more responsive to the needs of all . ” Bender named Prime Bank’s new manager Judy L. Bender was recent ly named office manager of Prime Bank. Federal Savings Bank. She will manage the bank's Middleville office, located at 303 North Arlington. Bender joined PrimeBank in August of 1985 and has served a number of capacities since that time, including customer service representative, customer service supervisor, and assistant manager. Prior to joining PrimeBank, she taught high school health education near Chicago. 111. Bender holds a BS degree in health education from Michigan State University and has graduated hours in guidance and counseling from Loyola University and Michigan State University She is involved in the Mid­ dleville Chamber of Com­ merce, the Barry County Board of Realtors and the Barry County Tourist Council. PrimeBank was originally founded in 1888 and now serves Grand Rapids and the surrounding areas through a network of 14 branches. The Middleville office was opened in October of 1977. Judy Bender Barry Commission on Aging menu set Menu Wednesday, July 29 Ham, Turkey & Cheese, Crescent Roll. Green Veg. Gelatin Salad. Fresh Melon. Pound Cake w/Strawberries and Cool Whip, 2% Milk. Thursday. July 30 Beef Stroganoff. Green Beans, Peas & Carrots. Rice/Whole Wheat Bread. Marg.. Citrus Sections. 2% Milk. Friday, July 31 - BBQ Chicken. potato Gems, Col­ eslaw. Biscuit. Marg. Fresh Grapes. 2% Milk. Monday, Aug. 1 Baked Pork Chops. Baked Potato. Cheesy Spinach. Assorted Roll. Marg . Applesauce, 2% milk. Tuesday. Aug. 2 - Hot Roast Write us a letter! Publication No. US PS 347580 Weekly $572. Weekly $286; Household size - 4. Annual $17,920. Monthly $1,493; BiWeekly $689; Weekly $345 For each additional member add: Annual $3,040. Monthly $254. Bi Weekly $I17.» Weekly $59 For more information call Lillian at 891-8135. Local attorney elected to post The.Sungnd.Neius 1952 N Broadway - P.O Box B Hastings. Michigan 49058 ing households eligible to receive commodities Household size - 1. Annual $8,800. Monthly $733. BiWeekly $338. Weekly $169; Household size - 2. Annual $11,840. Monthly $987. BiWeekly $455. Weekly $228 Household size - 3. Annual $14,880. Monthly $1,240. Bi- Beef Sandwich/Gravy. Whip­ ped Potato. Carrots, Bread, Marg., Ribbon Salad Dessert, 2% milk. Events Wednesday, July 29 W-“Cooking For One” Pic­ nic. H-sing along; D-Picnic. N-Picnic in Park M OPEN Thursday, July 30 H-Bingo N Bingo. M-OPEN. Friday, July 31 W Blood Pressure Clime. H-Popcom N-finish picture frames M Open Monday, Aug. 1 M-Lansing Gilbert. Tuesday, Aug. 2 HBingo/Puzzles------0------Meals arc available for those over 60 years of age, and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Con gregrate meals is $1 w ith food stamps accepted. All Centers Thornapple Basket The Sun and News welcomes and encourages Club to meet letters to the editor as a means for readers to The Thornapple Basket express an opinion or point of view on subjects Club will be meeting on Aug. of current general interest. The following 5 from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. guidelines have been established to help you. • at the United Methodist in Middleville. Make your letter brief and to the point • Letter Church This month the club will be must include the signature, address and tele­ weaving an Italian orange phone number of the writer. The writer’s name basket Those who want more will be published. • All letters should be of a challenge are trying the written in good taste. Letters which are libel­ Onole basket. Both are ribous or defamatory should not be submitted. styled baskets. one interested in joining We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any is Any asked to contact Kathy changes such as spelling and punctuation. Bracy al 795-7115 for more information are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before I p m. one day in advance for reserva­ tions Meals are served at Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave. Monday, thru Friday. Nashville-Masonic Temple Monday, thru Friday. Delton Faith United Methodist Church. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday Middleville-VFW Post. Monday. Wednesday, Thurs­ day & Friday. Woodland Eagles Club Monday, Wednesday. &. Friday. Home Delivered Meats are available at Extra CuM. Special Notice Please note that all centers will closed on Friday, July 3, for the 4th of July Holiday On Wednesday. July 8, at 12:15, Anna Cairns will be at the Middleville Center to show some of her travel films. On Thursday. July 9, Mannus DeJong will be at the Nashville Center to show his slides of the Netherlands. BILLIE’S BEAUTY SALON ‘On the Lake" 555 S Shore Dm«. Green Lake Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RUSSELL, OWNER 25 YEARS IN THE SAME LOCATION �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 30. 1987 / Page 3 Paper recycling made easier here Numerof fires down statewide by Jackie .Schmitz Newspaper recycling is more convenient for Mid­ dleville residents now. thanks to the Middleville Jaycces and Boy Scout Troop 65. The Jaycces have donated a new wooden ham located next to RiBC's new drop-off recycl­ ing center in Sav Mor’s park ing lot. Bob Frost. Eugene Kidder. Jim Carroll. Tim Wilkins and Tim Trumbull worked hard building the bam in the summer heat last week. The newspaper collection site will be managed by the Boy Scouts in addition to their regular paper drives. RiBC will continue to promote recycling of newspaper The new location provides a con­ venient way for Sav Mor shoppers to recycle their clear glass boules and jars, metal food cans and newspapers This joint effort has been made possible through dona­ tions from Barry County loimber Home Center. Clark Equipment. Hastings Sanitary Service. Van Dyken Refuse Service. Sav Mor and Simon Maichelc as well as the Jaycces and Boy Scouts Brown paper bags, phone books, and even shiny magazines can be recycled as well as newspapers at the Middleville site They must be kept dry and out of the sun and cither bundled with string Of placed in brown grocery bags Bags and twine will be provid­ ed at the site. Recycling newspaper is a very important part of waste reduction and resource recovery. It is estimated that approximately five percent of the waste generated in Barry County is newspaper. It does not take long to accumulate a three-foot stack of newspapers. Recycling only this much will save one medium sized tree from being cut down. Recycling one ton of newspaper saves 17 trees. The Boy Scouts are making a significant contribution to the protection of the environment and raising money as well. Metal food cans and small scrap are collected in barrels inside the fenced area. All Standing in front of the Middleville recycling building are, left to right, Eugene Kidder. Steve Biermacker, Terry Stambach, Jim Carroll, Bob Front, Brent Dietiker and Charley Dennis. food cans must be clean, flat­ tened. and paper labels removed. Only clear glass jars and bottles can be recy cled and are placed in the large brown roll­ off bin. Window glass melts at a different temperature so it is not acceptable for recycling. Glass containers must be clean with lids removed but paper labels do not have to be removed. Plastic is not accepted. All handling and processing of recyclable* in Middleville and Hastings is done by volunteers so it is very impor­ tant that only acceptable recyclables be brought to the centers and that they be pro­ perly prepared. Thank you for recycling. Fire statistics for 1986. just released by the state Fire Mar­ shall's office, reflect some significant decreases accor­ ding to officials of the State Police Fire Marshall Division Capt John P Sura, com­ manding officer of the divi­ sion said the statistics gathered by the Michigan Fire Incident Reporting System reveal Michigan fire depart­ ments reported 213.911 alarms, a decrease of 4.4 per cent from the previous year These alarms included 69.942 fires. 68.375 rescues. 19.664 non fire emergencies (power lines down, gas leaks, spills, etc ). 23.523 false alarms and 32.407 other non-fire runs. This category includes public service and good intent calls. According to Sura, these breakdowns indicated no significant change in the number of fires but reflect decreases in all other classifications. Other figures included: -242 civilians lost their lives as a result of fires. This represents lowest reported fatalities since the Michigan Fire Incident Reporting* System began in 1975. This year was the first year since MFIRS began tha: we had no firefighters die in the line of duty. Fires involved 6.942 com mercial occupancies. 19.400 dwellings. 17.437 mobile pro­ perties and 26.163 other classifications -The estimated value of properly and contents involv­ ed in fires was approximately 16.2 billion dollars with the estimated fire loss being $256 million -Fire department in­ vestigators reported 5.862 in­ cendiary fires with a loss of 25.6 million dollars. Addi tionally. 10.525 "suspicious'' fires were reported during the year Dollar loss in "suspicious" fires was $47.5 million. These combined figures represent a 7 percent in incendiary/suspicious acts reported For additional information, contact F/Lt. Myron Franks. Fire Marshall Investigative Section. Lansing (517) 322 5452 Checking Accounts Savings Accounts Former police chief accused Continued from pege 1 been cancelled as a result of the violation, but instead Judge Holman increased Cain's original bond from $I().(XX) to $15.(XX). Hughes said. Cain was also given a verbal warning by the judge to not attempt to contact the vic­ tim or potential prosecution witnesses. Hughes said Cain had to spend several hours in jail before he could post the additional $5,000 bond, police said. Charges involving Cain's automobile registration and plates arose from an investiga­ tion by Detective Sgt Ron Neil of the Wayland State Police of the truck Cain was driving July 13. Cain is alleged to have left the Swamp Fox bar in Mid dleville the night of July 13 and struck two parked vehicles before driving to the home of the Thornapple Township woman and attemp­ ting to rape her Neil said he discovered that Cam had failed to title and register the truck in Michigan "He has a Louisiana title for the truck and Michigan plates and he has owned the vehicle since the spring of 1987," Neil said Neil said witnesses told police Cain's pickup truck struck two parked vehicles at approximately 10 p.m. while Cam was attempting to leave the bar s parking lot A police report states that a vehicle owned by Elizabeth Ann Shane of 6090 100th St.. Caledonia, was hit by Cain's truck. Another vehicle witnesses said was hit had already left the parking lot before officers arrived. Lt. Richard Zimmerman of the Michigan State Police Hastings Team said. Neil said Cain then left the Swamp Fox and went to the alleged rape victim s home at approximately 10:30 p.m. After the alleged sexual assault. Michigan State Police Trooper Ken Langford said. Cain returned to the Swamp Fox. Langford said he had been called to the Swamp Fox and when Cain arrived back there. Langford drove Cain to his Middleville residence. No breathalyzer test or any type of test for drunk driving was performed on Cam. Langford said Ed Fisher, manager of the Swamp Fox. said Cain had been in the bar three times that night for approximately onehalf to one hour each time. Neil said the alleged rape victim did not file a complaint until 1 p.m. the following day. July 14. "1 believe she was scared and didn't know what to do and hesitated in calling." Neil said "I suspect she was reluctant to come forward with the in­ formation since it allegedly in­ Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia. Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Visum Therapy Phone — 891-1056 volves a former policeman, feeling it may give rise to mistrust. But she felt it should be investigated." he said. Cam asked for and was granted a court appointed at­ torney. Charles Stiles of Lans­ ing. to defend him on the rape charges and misdemeanor title and registration violations charges. Cain has not been working since he was arrested on the embezzlement and kickback charges. Neil said. Grand Rapids attorney A. Ray Kalliel has been represen­ ting Cain on the charges of at­ tempted embezzlement and wage kickbacks and indicated he will continue to act as his attorney for those charges. But the need for a courtappointed attorney for the new criminal charges was “a mat­ ter of funds." Kalliel said. Cain is scheduled to appear in Kent County Circuit Court Sept. 21 for trial in the embezzlement case. No trial dale has been set for ihe misdemeanor kickback charges in Barry County District Court A pre-trial date was set for Aug. 3 in Barry District Court for the alleged vehicle registration and license plate violations. which are a misde­ meanor The same day. the preliminary exam on the alleged attempted rape will be held The embezzlement charge, a felony. ts punishable by five years in prison and a $2,500 fine, the sexual misconduct charge, a felony, ts punishable by up to 15 years tn prison; and the assault charge, a felony. ts punishable up to 10 years Kalliel said Cain ts main taming his innocence on all charges fait iprovement When you bank with the State Bank of Caledonia, you get the specialized advice you need to plan for the future. State Bank’s knowledgeable personal bankers will help you establish the right savings accounts and investment plans that will provide for your family’s growth and educational needs as well as complete economic security. At State Bank, we believe banking is more than business ... we offer an individualized finan­ cial service. You can count on the State Bank of Caledonia. FDIC 267 E. Main Street - CALEDONIA - Ph. 891-8113 STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA' 3205 68th St. S.E. Offices in Caledonia & Dutton Ph. 698-6337 - outton - �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / July 30, 1987 Women’s Aglow Fellowship meets July 30 at Gun Lake Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL Good Morning and that it is much cooler. Just had a nice telephone visit with Beatrice Wenger Both feeling not so good but still getting around Were you at the Barry County Picnic at Bowens Mill Sunday'* There was a nice crowd, much music and the dedication of the Plant House. Each one who had done something toward the restora­ tion was honored that day The Heritage Society had a nice display and also baked goods. The group had a nice picnic lunch together Irene and Bob Johnson were our guests Friday Jim Springer and Clarke visited and Old Engine Shaw at Allendale Mary and I shopped and toured the sidewalk sales. Douglas W ine from Spring Lake spent Wednesday through Saturday w ith Grand­ ma Tungate. Always en­ joyable with grandchildren Don and Phyllis Bridenstein from Bedford spent Wednes­ day evening with her brother. Harry and Bemadine Reaser. Bernadine and Harry Reaser took the grandchildren Brian and Ashley to the Barry County Fair on hat day. The children enjoyed the animals. Esther Kelly and June Tungate enjoyed Sunday din­ ner in Grand Rapids. Saturday evening callers were Howard and June Col­ burn from Middleville. We at- Kraft Ave. & 84th St.‘Caledonia, Ml Sun & News Classifieds! /Or MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST .9:45a.m. 11:00a.m. 6:00p.m. 6:45p.m. Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY 111 Church Street 9:45 a m. 11.00am 9:30 a m Rev. Cil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass..........................................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass.......... ............... 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m First Friday Mass............. ........................................ 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St “The Church where everybody is somebody ... and jesus Christ is Lord" 9 30 a 10 30 a 600 p 7 00 p m m m m 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street 10 00 a m 1115 am 6 00 p m Morning Worship........................10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Broadway and Center, Hastings Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Euchanst vcwiue for summer month*)........ 10:00 a m Wednesday Holy Eucharist................................ 7:15 a.m. Thursday, Holy Eucharist..................................... 7:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valiev Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11:00 a.m. Church School 9^5 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8H9 Rev Wayne Kiel Pastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen Associate Fdstor Sheryl Boar. Director of Christian Education LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located tn Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)........... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School................................................... l!:10a.m. Sunday' Evening Service................................. 7:00 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade)........... Wed., 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship.. Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Vaught Ardis A. Lutz GRAND RAPIDS - Mrs Ardis A. Lutz, 77, formerly of Middleville, died Monday, July 20,1987 at Clark Memor­ ial Home, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Lutz was bom on Feb. 14, 1910 at Caledonia, the daughter of Ralph G. and Ida Belle (Merrill) Rathbun. She was employed as a cashier at Fanners State Bank (now Hastings City Bank). She was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church and Women’s Circles. Surviving are one daughterin-law, Mrs. Leonard (Joyce) Simpert of Homosassa Springs, Fla., four grandchil­ dren, five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son. Rev. David Lutz in 1970. Funeral services were 1:30p.m. Thursday, July 23 at Beeler Funeral Home, Middle­ ville. Rev. Kenneth H. Kline, Rev. Stanley Finkbeiner and Rev. Royce Robinson will officiate with burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Clark Memor­ ial Home, Grand Rapids. Lottie Jakubielski DETROIT - Funeral services were held Thursday July 16, 1987 for Lottie Jaku­ bielski, 83, of Detroit, from the Leo J. Miller Funeral Home and St. Florian Church. Surviving are her husband William; three daughters, Mrs. Connie (Henrietta) Beeler erf Middleville, Mrs Martin (Cecilia) Agegian of San Lean­ dro, CA, Dr Loraine Jaku­ bielski of Detroit; one son Edward and daughter-in-law Janice Jakubielski of Troy; three grandchildren, two great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Stella Smith of Detroit. Ruth E. Brearley Morning Worship..................................................... 11:00 am. Sunday School............................................................. 9:45 am. Sunday Evening Worship......................................... 6:00p All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Rev. Wesley Coffey Rev. Robert Gerke Morning Worship Service Sunday School f Vening Worship Service Call... 795-3345 MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Sunday Morning Worship 8 30 a.m. Sunday School.................................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.................................. 11:00 a.m. Rev. William Dobson, Pastor Friends of Marsha LaFont see and Bill Sellers are invited to attend a celebration follow­ ing their marriage. Saturday. Aug I. from 7:30 p.m. to midnight at the Yankee Spr­ ings Township Hall. M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer MISSOURI SYNOD Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Open house for newlyweds set for August 1 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE ST. PAUL LUTHERAN Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Evening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study tended the Senior Citizens Picnic at Byrd's Pond Tues­ day. It was really comfortable there. We had a good atten­ dance. plenty of food and much fun with the Bingo game. both ministered in Wales and Scotland. Great Britian. Rachel is the president of the Okmulgee Aglow. The fellowship will begin with coffee and donuts at 9 a m followed by the program at 9.30 a m. Babysitting is provided for preschoolers. FIRST BAPTIST LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor The public is invited to at­ tend the Women's Aglow Fellowship at the Note of Pnuse. 12223 Cheif Noonday Road. Gun Lake, on Thurs­ day. July 30. at 9 a m. to hear James Sutton, principal of Banneker Elementary School and director of special ser­ vices in Okmulgee City Schools, address the group and lead in music His wife. Rachel B. Sutton, has taught school for over 20 years and is an elementary teacher w uh a master's degree from Eastern Michigan University. The Sutton's are active in their local church and have OBITUARIES 891-8028 CALEDONIA - Mrs. Ruth E. Brearley, 78, of Caledonia died Tuesday, July 21, 1987. She was born September 6, 1909 at Grand Rapids, the daughter of Ellsworth and Vinnie (Wademan) Johnson. She was married to Amos L. Brearley on January 23, 1927. Surviving are her husband, Amos L. Brearley Sr„ her children, Jean and Carl Wool­ worth of Kentwood, Ellen and Kenneth Charles Deater of Dorr, Amos L. and Sarah Brearley, Jr. of Caledonia, Donald and Dorothy Brearley of Baldwin; 19 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held 1p.m. Friday, July 24 at Beeler Funeral Home. Rev. Dave Terhune will officiate with burial at Lakeside Cemetery, Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids Robert W. Wilcoxson MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Robert W. Wilcoxson, Jr., 37, of Middleville died Wednes­ day, July 22,1987 due to acci­ dental drowning. Mr. Wilcoxson was born on January 1, 1950 in Saginaw, the son of Robert W. and Joyce E. (Sheldon) Wilcoxson, Sr. He married Sandra K. Holtrust on June 8, 1985. He was employed by Pioneer Construction Co. in Grand Rapids for two years and was a self employed carpenter. Mr. Wilcoxson served in the Vietnam War and was a member of the V.F.W. Post #7548 in Middleville. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors. Mr. Wilcoxson is survived by his wife, Sandra K. Wilcox­ son; two sons, Robert W. Wilcoxson III of Wisconsin and William Robert Wilcox­ son of Middleville; two daughters, Megan M. Wilcox­ son and Erin M. Wilcoxson both of Grand Rapids; one step-daughter, Julie Holtrust of Middleville; his parents, Robert W. and Joyce E. Wilcoxson, Sr. of Oakley; two sisters, Mrs. Daniel (Leona Ann) Parks of Oakley and Mrs. Jerry (Joy Rene) Fowler of Henderson; four brothers, Duane A. Wilcoxson of St. Charles, Michael D. Wilcox­ son and Darrell R. Wilcoxson both of Chesaning, and William H. Wilcoxson of El Paso, TX; his grandpareents, Mr. and Mrs. William (Beulah) Sheldon of Saginaw and Mrs. Fern Ward of Clare; and sever­ al aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by a nephew, Scotty Wade Wilcox­ son in 1980. Funeral services were held 1:30pm Saturday, July 25 at the Beeler Funeral Home. Rev. Gil Boersma officiated with burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to William Robert and Sandra K. Wilcoxson. I arw trit trit trit ana trit trit trii trit trit ww trit trit trit trit tnt trit trit ant y | F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... 795-9277 WE WILL BE CLOSED - AUG. 3 thru AUG 7 MIDDLEVILLE Insurance and Medicaid Accepted �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 30, 1987 / Page 5 Middleville Clovers, TK Riders shine at Barry County Fair David Timm of the TK Riders was a Reserve Kiwanis plaque winner, was nomed grand champion in Western pleasure, reserve champion in equitaion and receiv­ ed a high point pony award. Ryan Walker, TK Riders, looks grand champion showmanship and reserve champion equitation in p'easure and English with her Arabian horse. Seven-year-old Allesse Nichols of the Bridle and Bits 4-H Club took first place in the Little People Showmanship. Fifteen people were in the class for eight-yearolds and younger. Jan Terpening. TK Riders, was the grand champion novice in the equitation category. — NOTICE — CHANGE OF PHONE NUMBER for J.L. Weatherhead, M.D. Habegger Roofing QJou W fujrxj ik 5 focnf aili'J a 'woAfes on dlspfmj..A>Mow untlP JMy 9ldI fipeciof Coftedloa/l U1U, RED TAG SALE MOOULAB '4 sectional SOFAS, SLEEPSBS, AlOVEStATS *249.51049 IfYlX if jh Mil l*'«W*H * IMai** tawtt l<*. M« Mil I M« Cu.' UuXlMp, iMlwwt * Mm 1*4 t • l»*l<> S«M«f BmI. •—« uh *, ui.h c.», t •795 -- hclinem Tr— *249 rstSi *69 5*ou»c«ir lai <»sw*595 todnb*KShNby««a lorSCMyo ..... cXTLLrt. *9" •F9*7 422%^, ?I2- ‘49 '297 »7»7j HOURS Mon . Thurs, Fri. 98 Tues i //ed 96 Sat 9-5 " 795-3354 NEW & OLD NO JOB TOO SMALL ’ ?ree ^s^ma^e “ Mark R. Paschall, M.D. 795-7929 Due to the change in federal tax law. all employment com­ pensation received after 1986 is fully includible as income. The Tax Reform Act of 1986 repealed the former pro­ vision which allowed a limited exclusion from gross income for unemployment compensa­ tion received by individuals whose income did not exceed certain amounts, the IRS reports. individuals who receive substantial amount of unemployment compensation in 1987 may need to adjust their withhokhng allowances or make estimated in 1987 may need to adjust their withholding allowances or make estimated tax payments, the IRS says. If they do not do this, they may not have enough income tax withheld to cover their tax for the year, the service cautions. Contact the Internal Revenue Service al 1-800424-1010 fat additional information. n Shanna Reynolds, TK Riders, and her registered quarter horse placed sixth high in the junior division in her first year of competition. All unemployment compensation now taxable LL ASK FOR STEVE 795-9720 to BLANCO IEJ FURNITURE Shelbyville, ml 672-5115 or 672-7913 — Old US 131 & 124th Avenue — �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 30, 1907 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST Well kids and moms the count down has begun. School starts 32 days from now on August 31 You're luckier then some kids I know as they start hack on Aug 24. Other kids don't have to be back to school until Sept. 6. It just depends on where you live. The question is. are the school's going to be ready for you? Mrs Thurkcttle s bam is still up but you can look through it in many places. And I doubt if it would keep you dry in a storm. She won’t be the only one with a new view when it's gone. If you have been on Main Street in Caledonia lately you might have noticed that a lot of sidewalk is now dirt as the phone cables are to be placed under the north side of Main Street's sidewalk. There's also been a large hole on the corner by the library. The land scapers were back at the Ernest Shook home Monday morning trying to finish the great job they are doing to their yard. Many weeks ago I said I had installed a black mailbox at my back door just for you readers When you have an item you wish put in the col­ umn just put in the box Every time I go through that door (except when I’m carrying groceries) I check to see if it was used Thanks to all of you who have found it. Congratulations lo Charles and Diane Helmboldt. Mr and Mrs. Greggory Carpenter. Ronald and Mary Kamminga. and Rick and Sheryl Shanahan on the ar­ rival of their new sons’ Congratulations also to Ralph and Dorothy Zoppa and Mr and Mrs. Robert Poest on the arrival of their new daughters. Gun Lake Family Medicine and After Hours Clinic 12850 Chief Noonday Rd., Wayland. Ml Phone 792-6243 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 Appointments Taken X-Rays - Lab John Lemke D.O., Family Practice Gary L. Doublestein, D.O., Professional or Retail Space for Lease rmrrT-^mrrT-'Trr^^ an Dr. Michael G. David Announces office hours for the PRACTICE of PODIATRY Medical & surgical treatment of the foot Located within the Gun Lake Family Medicine Bldg. (2850 Chief Noonday Rd . Wayland at Gun Lake Call 792-6243 for Appointment and J. SERINI. D.O. A. COATES, D.O. Now accepting patients for > r GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE i Stomach intestine 6 liver disease Located at 12850 Chief Noonday Rd Fridays (only by appt.) • Ph. 1-800-331 7354 Insurance only (no charge to patients) Il J. I i A L, u Uli, Li JUA My two young friends have not had ven good luck with the ad I ran for them. It seems many of us think they are too young But let me tell you about kid power. Saturday we brought home an unassembled room divider. It came in a box a little over 70 inches long, about 18 inches deep and weighed around 100 pounds. Well Rich helped get it out of the car and the kids and I took over from there Deb 10. Shirley 8. Robby Lillie. 7 and Joey Lillie. 5 helped tip the box onto a wagon and bring it to the back steps where we struggled with it until we got in the house Debbie and I put the divider together. Debbie did most of the work. It’s beautiful and I couldn’t have done it without her. So with this in mind if you need an extra hand, give these boys a chance. They just might surprise you. They’ll do lawn care, pet care and home care jobs. Give these serious young workers a call at 891 1362 or 891-9989. Give them a chance. Lenore Steeby treated relatives and friends to a ham dinner and all the trimmings on Sunday at the Jones' farm. Guests were present from Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo Iva Langkamp is feeling better but the heat has bothered her a lot. Glad to hear she's on the mend Mr and Mrs. John Slaghter from 68th Street were Sunday evening callers at the John King home. Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Shook had 20 guests for a pot luck supper Present were Grandma Shook (Vera), all the kids (except Ron and Rosalie) and their kids. By the sounds they all enjoyed themselves. Two people from the Caledonia area were among the 509 attending the United Methodist School of Christian Mission at Albion College the week of July 17-24. They studied peoples and churches of USSR.. Health and Wholeness, and the Book of Acts. “Women Facing Our Future." is a study for local use developed by the National Couctl on Aging Caledonia United Methodist Church will have a guest minister, the Rev. Adam Chyrowski on Aug. 9 Saturday Mr and Mrs. Hugh Kegerreis called on Miss Wilma Tagg in Allegan. They had a nice visit. Thursday was Shirley's last art class so Deb. Shirley and I spent two hours at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. Shirley's class drew and Deb and 1 toured the Museum. Friday was an open house at Kendal School of Design where the kids who have been taking classes this summer had their art work on display Wc have many fine artists still in high school. The improve­ ment from the first week io the end is unbelievable. The little kids ages six to 12. had four walls tn their classroom covered with their art work. They all did a fantastic job. As the weeks progressed their pictures got bigger Sunday noon Mr and Mrs. Art Soest called on the Richard Soest family Sunday afternoon the Richard Soest family joined the gang at George Slewart's cottage oe Woodbeck Lake. There were 19 people there enjoying the sun waler and each other's company But this week only 10 stayed for Deb goes to camp next week so 1 get to get her ready to go this week. Hope all of you are having a good summer Fiberfest offers learning, along with having fun Tom Humphrey of Freeport shears a sheep at Fiberfest 86 in one of the hourly sheep shearing demonstrations which will be repeated this yeor. Along with being a very entertaining event to see. Fiberfest 87 is also very educational. At Fiberfest 87 this year, which will be held August 13 - 15 at the Barry County Fairgrounds in Hastings, visitors can learn to shear and angora goat, learn how to raise and care for sheep, angora goats, angora rabbits and llamas and learn to spin, weave, felt and use natural dyes. A shearing school to learn to shear angora goats will be held (Mi Thursday, August 13. This event is co-sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Professional speed horse races at Fair Professional Speed Horse Racers from five states will compete for $5,000 in prizes at the Kent County Youth Fair, Aug. 7. Barrel bending, two-horse relay races, speed and action races and many more events are featured in the Grandstand Arena. Larry Heyboer. race coor­ dinator, said. "These highly conditioned horses are really fun to watch. The speed and agility of the horses is match­ ed with the skill of the rider to provide top notch racing thrills. Some of our local 4-H’ers are competing and I wish them luck because they are racing against the best." Entrance to the fair is free. Admission to the speed horse races is only $2. The Kent County Youth Fair runs Aug. 3-8 at the Lowell Fairgrounds. Take M-21 to Lowell and turn south at the light. Service and Fiberfest and features Willie Bill, formers Michigan championship shearer, as the instructor. Participants will get handson experience in shearing goats.* They must provide their own equipment including a 20-toothed goat comb for the shears. The charge for this workshop is $20 per person payable to the Barry County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice, 301 S. Michigan. Hastings. MI 49058. Friday morning. August 14. features a workshop on angora goats. Jack Groff from Kerrville. Texas, and Dr. Ray Burrowes from West Unity. Ohio, are the featured speakers. Groff will discuss general management of angora goats and the grading of mohair. Dr. Burrowes will make a presentation of health problems of angora goats. Another speaker at the angora goat workshop will be Carol Werner from Texas who will speak on embryo transplantation and artificial insemination in angora goats The charge for the angora goat workshop is also $20 per person payable and sent to the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service. After Fiberfest begins at noon on Friday. August 14. several free workshops will be presented at 6 p.m. Workshops on raising sheep and one on judging angora will be available at 7 p.m on Friday. On Saturday, August 15. workshops will be presented throughout the day on spinn­ ing. dyeing, weaving and felting natural fibers Spinn ing classes are at 11 a m. and 2 p.m. A rainbow dyeing class will be presented at I p.m and indigo dyeing at 4 p.m The felting class is at noon and the weaving class will be held at 3 p.m. All throughout Fiberfest, people can learn to spin and weave in the demonstration tent. Shows of all of the Bible school being offered Vacation Bible School will be held at Leighton United Methodist Church Aug 3-7. Everyone in the community is invited to attend each evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The theme for this year’s program is “ The Praise Place ” Leighton Church is located on the corner of 2nd and 142nd streets m rural Caledonia If you have any questions, please call 891-8028. Picnic held The Past Matron’s picnic supper was held at the Dut cher cottage Saturday evening. Miss Michigan to appear Koye Loni Ralko of Monroe. Miss Michigan 1987, will make three key appearances at the Ionia Free Fair, which runs July 31 -Aug. 9. She will be in the fair's Grand Opening Parade at 10 a m., Aug. 1. appear at the 61st Annual Governor s Day Luncheon. Aug. 5. and perform as a Hawoiion-Tahition dancer at the Ladies Day Program, Aug. 7. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / July 30, 1987 I Page 7 Middleville Clovers among 4-H royalty— Winning in the Borry County Fair royalty contests are (from left) Jason Van Elst of the Middleville Clovers, prince: Sarah Dingerson of Lakewood 4-H, princess Chad Phillips of the Bovine Brats, king. Not pictured is Queen Tracy Cornwell of Bellvue and David Timm, TK Riders. Middleville, who tied for the title of prince. Middleville 4-Hers sell at market auction Middleville Clover livestock, other winners Livestock and non-livestock winners at the Barry County Fair from the Mid­ dleville Clover 4-H Club are (back row from left) Andrea Reurink who won senior rabbit showmanship, senior hog showmanship and reserve showmanship in show of champions; Kelly Wieringa who won senior show of champions and grand champion individual lamb and reserve pen; Jennifer Geukes. Jim Reurink who won reserve champion individual market hog and first place intermediate showmanship; (middle row from left) Lori Wieringa who won senior showman­ ship sheep; Jeff Geukes who won reserve champion market lamb Kim Belson who won reserve champion market steer; (front row from left) Bob Reurink who took second place showmanship chicken, third place breed class chickens third place showmanship hogs and sixth place for hogs; Keri Jeurink who took first place showmanship for goats dnd grand champion meat pen rabbits; Jennifer Wieringa who took grand champion chicken showmanship and grand champion meat pen roster chicken; and Amy Wieringa who won reserve lamb. Dykstra named non-com officer Army Staff Sgt. John H Dykstra, son of Henry and Linda J. Dykstra of 10695 Finkbeiner Road. Mid­ dleville. has been named non­ commissioned officer of the year. Dykstra is squad leader with teh 39th Infantry in West Germany. The selection was based on the individual’s exemplary du­ ty performance, job knowledge, leadership qualities, significant self­ improvement and other accomplishments. His wife, Anne, is the daughter of Marge Benscoter of 660 56th St.. Kentwixxl The sergeant is a 1979 graduate of Thornapplc K e 11 o g High School. Middleville. BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 A Iso Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1 Vi Mile E of Whitneyville r Budweiser Kelly Wieringa sold her grand champion market lamb to D&W Food store, Caledonia, for $6 a pound. / Presents..... JULY 31 - AUGUST 9 Af TIMPANI JOIN US FOR MICHIGAN! GREATEST OUTDOOR EVENT! I * SUPERSTAR GRANDSTAND SHOW * Aug 3 8 p.m ALABAMA with RESTLESS HEART Aug. 4 -8 p.m THE MONREES with Weird Al TaAwic Aug. 5-8 p.m HIGHT RANGER Aug. 6-8 p.m CNUBBT CHECKER, FABIAN 6 BOBBY RY DELL THE GOLDEN BOYS OF BANDSTAND Aug. 7-8 p.m. RED SFEEDWAGON Aug. 8 -8 p.m GEORGE STRAtT Aug. 9-2 p.m EDM MONEY Tickets et twiiWd Bai effice er cal (616) S27-119B Crazy Richord The Mod Juggler Prize Give Away Sponsored by •OOIE’S RfSTAURANTS (Above) Kim Belson sold her reserve champion market steer to The Hastings Group, here represented by Bill Burghdoff for $1.50 pound. featured in Grond Opening Porode Aug. I ond ot the Free Fair Grounds through Aug 6th July 31, Auy. 1A2 GRAND NATIONAL TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL$ |. 7-9 o.m HEAVYWEIGHT HORSE PULLING AUG. «~2p.NL FIGURE • DEMOLITION DERBY AUG. 9-7:30 p.m. U.S.A. DEMOLITION DERRT •1,000 MANURE SPREADER SniNCORTBTl AUG. 6 ROLLING THUNDER FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR LINK DILLARD SUPER MIDWAY Dieceewt ride tickets eM, r>eiekii ot MfiJIR Stores Rules ond entry form s ot FREtfAKOfFId __________ (At left) Jennifer Wieringa sold her grand champion poultry meat pen to D&W Food Store of Caledonia for $310. HOT LINE: PHONE (616) 527-1310 �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / July 30. 1987 Jeff Geuke sold his reserve champion market lamb for $5.50 to Dr. Caldwell. Keri Jeurink sold her grand champion meat pen rabbits for $310 to Macs Feed and Farm Supply, represented here by Bruce MacGregor. (at right) Tracy Wieringa is pictured with her trophies for grand champion market hogs which sold for $3 a pound to the National Bank of Hastings. (at right) Swine showman­ ship winners are (from left) Andrea Reurink, Middleville, senior; Jim Reurink, Middlevill, intermediate; Jock Taylor, intermediate, Dowling; and Jacob Snow, novice. Nashville. Renton stationed at Germany Jennifer Wieringa sold her reserve market lamb to Central Auto Parts, represented here by Rod Kenyon, for $1.50 a pound. SECTION 00010 1/ • NOTICE TO BIDDERS • The Thornapple Kellogg Schools will receive sealed Proposals from qualified bidders for the McFall Elementary School Addition — Phase II consisting of Bid Division 107 Concrete. 108: Masonry. 109: Steel Erection, 110: Carpentry, 111: Roofing, 112: Windows /Glass and Glazing, 113: Exterior Plaster Finish System. 114: Drywall, 115: Acoustical Ceilings. 116: Hard and Soft Tile, 117: Carpet, 118: Painting. 119: Caulking, 120 Chalk A Tackboards; 121: Kitchen Equipment. 122: Plumbing, 123: HVAC, 124: Electrical There will be a pre bid meeting held on Tuesday. August 11, 1987 at 1:30 p.m at the McFall Elementary School, 509 W Main, Middleville, Ml. Proposals to be delivered in person to McFall Elementary. 509 W Mam, Middleville or mailed to McFall Elementary, c/o Administration Office. 3885 Bender Road, Middleville, Ml 49333. Attn Mr Steven Garrett Proposals must be received “prior" to 1:30 p.m. (local time), on August 18.1987. Proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud. All bids will be evaluated at a later date The Project will utilize separate prime contracts All contracts for construction will be direct contracts with the Owner Overall coordination of the Project will be the responsibility of the construction management firm, E&V. Incorporated The Architect/Engmeer for the project is Daverman Associates. Inc . 82 Ionia, N W., Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 456-3500. Attn Mr Dennis Sawinski The Owner will award contracts on August 24. 1987. to separate Contractors for separate Bid Divisions or combinations of bid divisions Any Bidder, at their option, may submit a combined Proposal for any combination of Bid Divisions by offering a Combined Bid Deduct A separate Bid must be submitted for each Bid Division included in any such combined Proposal All Project procedures and documents are designed to facilitate delivery of the Project through mutliple prime construction contracts The Owner s forms, rather than industry master forms, are used for all documents Bidders shall read and review the Bidding Documents carefully, and shall familianze themselves thoroughly with all requirements. Requests by Contractors for inclusion as bidders shall be addressed to the Construction Manager. E&V. Incorporated. 86 East Sixth Street. Holland Ml 49423. (616) 392 2383. Attn Julie Holifield One set of Bidding Documents will be provided tree of charge to Bidders The Bidding Documents are on file for inspection at the Architect s office A $50.00 document replacement charge will be assessed only if the Documents are not returned to the Project Team tn good usable condition Requests for additional sets of Bidding Documents shall be addressed to the Construction Manager: a charge may be assessed for such additional sets Proposals shall be submitteo on tne Proposal Forms furmsneo separately by the Construction Manager, and shall be completely filled in and executed in accord with the Bidding Documents Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of Base Bid(s) shall accompany each proposal Bids may not be withdrawn tor a period of forty-five (45) days Successful B»coers may be required to furnish Surety Bonds as stated tn the Specifications The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals to accept other than a low Bid. and to waive informalities, irregularities and/or errors in Proposals which they feel is in their best interest. END OF SECTION 00010 Army Private Bruce B. Renton, son of Anna I. Ren­ ton of 10380 Kalamazoo Ave., Caledonia, has arrived for duty in West Germany. Renton, a cannon crewman, is a 1986 graduate of Caledonia High School. Search on for top seniors “Kiwanis, Rotary, the Lions, churches. Chambers of Commerce -- any organized group actually can nominate an older citizen in this year’s Senior Citizen of the Year Awards competition.” says OSA Director Olivia P. Maynard. The deadline for this year’s competition is July 31st. The competition, which seeks outstanding older citizens in the categories of service and leadership, has already netted the slate a number of applications. "But says Maynard ”1 am confi­ dent that Michigan organiza­ tions haven’t even upped the surface when it comes to look­ ing seriously at older persons who. in their experience, would seem to be a shoe-in for this kind of competition.” The awards program has been a joint initiative of Com­ mission and OSA and the Michigan State Fair for more than a dozen sears Winners are feted on Senior Citizens Da> at the State Fair and are paid other tributes throughout the year Application forms are available by contacting any of the state's 14 area Agencies on Aging or by writing or calling the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging. P.O. Box 30026. Lansing. Ml 48909 or call (517) 373-0049 Top honors with fresh chicken eggs are Tracy Wier­ inga (left), second place, and Jennifer Wieringa, first �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 30. 1987 / Page 9 Property tax reform may cost townships, cities Michigan businesses could receive major tax relief if the Legislature agrees to a phase­ out of the personal property tax. but the phase-out may hurt communities reliant on the tax The phase-out has received bi-partisan support as part of the Senates Property Tax Reform Package. Legislation, sponsored by Senator Norman Shinkle (R-Lambertville), would eliminate the tax on a businesses' machinery, equip­ ment and furnishings, reports Middleville Chamber auction cancelled The Middleville Chomber of Commerce Auction Saturday was cancelled due to lock of attendance. The auction, held at the Ron Errair's house had only two peo­ ple sign in. Barb Erroir said, so it was transformed into o Rotary Club sale and the proceeds, anything over the $1,000 advanced by the Rotary, went to the TK Youth baseball diamond. All left over merchandise was being donated Tuesday to Social Services or was given away, Erroir said. The Third Annual Middleville Garage Sale was a ' huge" success, she said. Middleville man drowns, continued from page 1 was floating on a raft about 200 to 300 yards from Wilcoxson’s boat Neal said that Wilcoxson tried to swim back to the boat but the boat, and LcPorte. kept drifting away from Wilcoxson. "He yelled. I'm getting tired, come back.’.” Neal said When the boat continued to drift, Wilcoxson began to swim toward the shore, accor­ ding to Neal He just went down," Neal said. "Mom said he didn’t like to swim," Julie Holtruft, I4. Wilcoxson’s stepdaughter, said. Wilcoxson worked for Pioneer Construction Com­ pany in Grand Rapids for two years. He served in the Viet­ nam War and was a member of the V.F.W. Post No. 7548 in Middleville. "He was a man born 100 years after his time," his wife, Sandra K. Wilcoxson, said. "He was into nature. I don’t know why he went swimming. He knew the land. He was a man of the land, a man of the woods." she added Mrs Wilcoxson said her husband knew how to swim but she and he were infrequent swimmers. She said Wilcoxson was a • * very realistic and resourceful man " "He could make just about anything." she said “If he couldn't make it. he wouldn't buy it. He would make jellies from wild berries and he carv­ ed his own deers." He was also a caring man, she said. "No matter how far down someone was, he could pick you up," she said "He touched a lot of people with his wisdom. He was a man who could talk to anyone and he was a loving husband and father who cared deeply for his wife, family and nature." "He will be deeply missed, especially by our 22-monthold son (William Robert). That's the hardest part of the whole thing. " For local news of Middleville and Caledonia Subscribe today! 795-3345 y ATTENTION?* Schondelmayer Insurance — agency — Will be OPEN at their NEW LOCATION 145 W. State Street (Formerly Andros Insurance Agency) (Downtown Hastings) Monday, August 3 Our phone number will remain the same — 945-5033 2k HOURS; 9 to 5 Mon. thru Fn "Anything about nature around here will remind me of him." she said. In another water-related ac­ cident that occurred less than a week earlier, a former U.S. naval officer drowned in Pine Lake July 20 after falling off a windsurfer. Barry County Sheriff's Department marine officers said. James P. Reynolds. 60. of Kennett Square. Pa . was pro­ nounced dead at Pennock Hospital foltowing the acci­ dent. which occurred approx­ imately 60 yards from the shore of Beach Island, police said. Reynolds was not wearing a Coast Guard approved lifesav­ ing device, said Marine Depu­ ty Eldon Willard. Reynolds was wearing a ski belt that is worn around the waist, but does not hold the head exit of the water, Willard said. Free conservator! brochure offered The National Arbor Day Foundation has published a Conservation Trees brochure which is available to the public free of charge. The brochure uses colorful photos and illustrations and easy-to-understand descrip­ tions to help people plant and care for conservation trees. The contents of the guide include: ♦How to use shade trees and windbreaks to save energy in your home ♦How to attract songbirds to your yard. ♦How to save trees during construction. ♦How to save topsoil and help farm profits with shelterbelts. ♦The right way to plant trees. ♦The right way to prune trees. "The National Arbor Day Foundation's Conservation Trees program encourages Americans to plant, manage and preserve trees to conserve soil, energy, water and wildlife,” John Rosenow, the Foundation’s executive direc­ tor said. For your free brochure, send your name and address to: Conservation Trees, the National Arbor Day Founda­ tion, Nebraska City, NE 68410. the Michigan Tax Information Council (MTIC). Business interests claim eliminating the tax. which in 1986 was levied on over 13.4 billion in assessed value, would help improve Michigan's business climate and attract new businesses to the State, the MTIC says. Backers of the proposal, however, must address the potential revenue loss to cities and townships that is inherent in the phase-out. cautions the MTIC. According to a Michigan Department of Treasury report, many com­ munities are heavily reliant on the tax. Dr. Gary Wolfram, economist for the Senate Republican staff, said that a portion of the revenue loss would be made up through in­ creased real property growth. The real property tax base would be increased when businesses construct addi­ tional facilities, he said Larger cities with establish ed industrial and commerical bases will bear the burden of the phase-out. according to Jan Lazar, director of management and budget for the city of Lansing The amount of real property growth needed to replace lost revenue is not likely to occur, she said Other alternate replacement revenue sources are being studied by a Senate commit tee. including tying the elimination of industrial and commercial abatements to the phase -out Also under con­ sideration are a combination of sources which increasing the single business tax. sales and use of taxes or selective excise taxes, the MTIC reports. as Vegas, JParty' Gun Lake Sno-Mobile Clubhouse )i,w?eT*°n xf>. 81 ■ 127th Ave. W. off Patterson, ■4 AUGUST 1, 1987 g 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. I Admission *3 • Adults Only Setups Provided for BYOB FOOD and SNACKS I Net Proceeds for Community Projects Operation COMMUNITY PRIDE Del Riley, Jr. and George Sinen III of Greenridge Realty believe “Community Pride” should be rewarded. As a result, they would like to recognize people in the community each week who they feel are responsible for improving the image of the community. They will be rewarding homes in the Middleville and surrounding area every week. They would also appreciate all input from the community. If you know of a neighbor who is deserving of, or has a deserving property, please call 795-9775, Wednesdays 9 a m. to 11 a m. Owners will be awarded the yard sign above to display for the week, a keepsake certificate, a $5.00 gift certificate and their names displayed in the Sun & News for the week. GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc. 5165 Kalamazoo S.E. Kentwood, Michigan Call 281-2100 j �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 30. 1987 Middleville tennis tourney begins on August 1 The annual Middleville Tennis Club tournament will begin Saturday. Aug I. with a mixed doubles tournament. The tournament is for Thornapplc Kellogg residents and alumni Entry fees will be $4 for singles players. $3 for each doubles player, or you may pay the $8 club fee and enter as many tournament divisions as you like Tennis balls will be provid­ ed Winners and runners-up wil receive trophies or medals Medals will be awarded to juniors, trophies to adults All junior tournament win nets and runners-up will receive medals. There will be a consolation round for all junior divisions with six or more entries This years tournament schedule is as follows: Saturday. Aug I mixed doubles. 8 a.m.; Monday. Aug. 3. girls 12 and under sing.. 8 a.m.; boys 12 and under sing . 9:30 a.m.: womens doubles. 6 p.m.. Tuesday . Aug 4. girls 14 and under sing.. 8 a m.; boys 14 and under sing.. 9:30 a.m.; women doubles (semi finals and finals). 6 p.m : Wednes­ day. Aug 5. girts 17 and under sing . 8 a m.; boys 17 and under sing.. 9:30 a m. In case of rain, call tourna­ ment director Larrv Seger at 795-9159 for a scheduled time. He may re schedule later in the das. or later in the week depending on the weather Middleville Softball Standings Monday. July 20 Jerry ’s Body Shop.............. 8-2 Evan's.................................. 7-2 Bushwacker......................... 7-3 Reaser.................................. 6-4 Kow Pattie...........................4-6 Eash..................................... 2-7 Seif & Son......................... 0-10 Tuesday. July 21 Huick...................... '.......... 10-0 Kent County 4-H member to entertain at Kent Fair Aug. 6 Dancers, animal acts, comedy and music will be only part of the program for the se­ cond annual Youth Talent Show 7 p m.. Aug. 6 at the Kent County Youth Fair “A Salute to American Entertainment” is the theme for the show which will feature acts from vaudvillc. radio and television. Kent County 4 H members have hcen practicing long and hard on the show and hope to dazzle the audience, which is expected Io number 7OO-8CX) Bob Trout. Kent County 4 H youth agent, said last year's show "was great effort by the youth last summer and the surprisingly large audience caught us off-guard. We will be ready for them this time.’’ Kathy Burch. 4-H summer program assistant, is working with each of the acts and feels. “It will be a great experience for the participants as well as the audience. A great deal can be learned by kids working together on a performance and then putting their efforts in front of the audience It can be a real self-confidence builder.” Both the youth talent show and the youth fair have free admission. The fairgrounds arc just south of the stoplight in Lowell. The Kent County Fair runs from Aug. 3-8. Hastings Family Demstry.8-3 Gavin Chevrolet................ 7-4 Family Tavem.Zuiderma.s5-5 Sav Mor............................ 4-6 Middleville Tool & Dye...2-8 Kentwood Rental............. 0-10 Lescoo Girls Softball team members are (from left, first row) Missy Ritz Katie Hareck, Shelly Gray, Jo Sdafani, Heather Perry, Maggie James, (second row. from left) coach Cheri Ritz, Valerie Jackiewicz, Jenny Ritz. Julie Komphis. Lindo Wetherbee. Kim Olsen and Sue Hall. Lescoa sponsored a softball team for girls 18 and under from the Middleville area. The played Grand Rapids teams in a league sponsored by Ada Park and Recreation. Royal court for Kent Fair named Tammie Knottnerus of Lowell and Rick Fiet of Rockford were crowned 1987 Kenty County Youth Fair Queen and King The couple will preside over the many ac­ tivities of the Aug. 3-8 Fair in Lowell. Tammie and Rick continue a 53 year tradition of Kent County fair royalty. Tammie is the daughter of Gary and Marlene Knott­ nerus. 11900 Vergennes. Lowell, and has been a 4-H’er BAM! for four years. She has par ticipated in dog and horse pro­ jects. for which she has won many state awards. Tammie currently attends Lowell High School, where she is active in a variety of student groups and sports teams. Rick Fiet is the son of John and Sue Fiet and lives at 6951 Ramsdell Dr. in Rockford He has been active in the 4-H crafts, woodworking, and swine project area for three years and has served as a Teen leader for his club. Rick at­ tends Rockford Senior High School, where he has been ac­ tive in several sports teams and the marching band. His future plans include studying biology at Grand Rapids Junior College and continuing on to the school of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan Stale University. First Runner-up was Jami Johnson, who is the daughter of George and Lucille Johnson of 8254 Freeport Ave.. Freeport. Jami is a fiveyear 4-H er and has been in­ volved in swine, crops, and Teen Leadership projects. She attends Western Michigan University, where she is a sophomore Second Runner-up. Tern Bond, has been in 4-H for nine years, with many com­ pleted projects in horse, beef, swine, and rabbits. She has traveled to Washington D.C., and Hawaii with 4-H and has also been a Teen Leader Terri recently graduated from (Bicycle Around Michigan) for Life and Breath!! Sign Up Now1 The AMERICAN Students applauded for Close Up work LUNG ASSOCIATION of Michigan ts offering these exciting September bike tours Leelanau Lakeshore Loop -sem^n Sleeping Bear Dunes. Leland Harbor, beaches and MORE Tip 0’ the Mitt Tour - September 1921 Scenic Mackinac Island, swimming, htstory. LEISURE LEISURE Tip of the Tail Tour “ September 19-20 Ihe picturesque Keweenaw Peninsula in our glorious Upper Peninsula waterfalls adventure legend We do the work - you have the tun’! 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LUNG ASSOCIATION at Ifcrtgan 403 Seymour Aenue Lansng Mttegan 489331179 I------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Recently, 356 Grand Rapids high school students visited Washington, D C. to participate in the week-long government studies program conducted by the Close Up Foundation. Students and their teachers followed a fast-pased schedule as they discussed current issues with members of their Congressional delegation, questioned Washington ex­ perts on domestic and foreign policy, and experienced the pulse of the nation’s capital. The students had an oppor­ tunity to learn more about our democratic system of govern me nt and about themselves as they worked along side their peers from around the coun­ try Participation was open to any student regardless of grade point average, extra curricular activities, or physical handicap As the Close Up Foundation s coor­ dinator for Grand Grapids schools, 1 was impressed with the energy, enthusiasm and curiosity demonstrated by each of the participants. To assure a mix of students from all income levels, fellowships for local schools were made possible through a grant from area businesses, philanthropic organizations and individuals. On behalf of the Close Up Foundation, 1 want to con­ gratulate all of the Grand Rapids participants, schools, and sponsors who helped make the week a rewarding and enriching experience. Kent City Jumor/Senioi High School and plans to attend Chic University in the fall She is the daughter of Donna and Roger Bond of 16570 Tyrone. Kent County. Additonal members of the Royal Court include Janet Cornell and Mary Faber Janet is the daughter of John and Donna Cornell. 15707 Simmons Ave . Cedar Spr ings. and has been in 4 H for ten years. She has been active in horse, sheep, goat, breads, fixxls and nutrition, arts aixl crafts, and performing art projects. She is a student at Michigan State University Mary, the daughter of Gordon and Kathy Faber of 8635 Baumhoff, NW. Sparta, is a seven year member of 4 H. She is a Teen leader and has participated in beef and sew ing projects. Mary recently graduated from Sparta High School and plans to attend Calvin College in the fall. The reign of the Royal Court begins Aug. 3 during the 7 p.m. Opening Ceremonies of the Fair and continues through the coming year. For information about the Kent County Youth Fair or 4-H, call (616) 774 3265 Cherry Valley Livestock readies for Kent County Fair The Cherry Valley Livestock 4-H Club held their last meeting before the fair on Monday. July 20. The members were reminder that the fair starts Monday. Aug. 3 and that all members should report to the fairgrounds on Saturday, Aug. 1 al 8:00 a.m. to set up and paint. They are also reminded to bnng a brush and paint con tamer Also, all members with market animals should write at least five letters Io buyers The banquet will be held Aug 15 at 7 p.m at the Holy Family Catholic Church and members need to sign up for two dishes to pass If dairy and sheep members need help on showing or grooming, contact Cathy Wenger or Stacey Skinner If you need trucking to the fair call John Tiemeyer For more information contact the Skinners GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS ■ OF WEST MICHIGAN, INC. Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE — 795-7625 124 East Main St.. Middleville, Ml 49333 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 30. 1987 / Page 11 Michigan Mortgage helps with purchases CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 New purchase price limits for homes financed in the Michigan Mortgage credit certificate program have been announced by the federal government, the head of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) said today. Terrence R Duvernay said the new limits will take effect for mortgage loan com­ mitments issued after Aug. 9. 1987. “The Michigan Mortgage continues to be an excellent way for young families, especially first-time homebuyers, to purchase a bouse." Duvemay said “The credit certificates lower the cost of the buyer’s mortgage interest by as much as 2.5 percentage points, and that makes the financing much more affordable for families just getting started ( In Barry County, the max­ imum sales prices for a new house will be $71,060 For existing homes, the sales price limit will be $54,890. Income limits are unchang­ ed. at $30,000 for buyers of new houses and $28,000 for buyers of existing home* Governor James J. Blan­ chard launched the program in April 1986 as the first full­ service mortgage credit cer­ tificate (MCC) program in the country•. Duvernay said approx­ imately 1.000 families already have bought homes through the Michigan Mortgage, and that another 3.600 can be assisted in 1987 and 1988. MCCs provide homebuyers with a federal income tax credit that gives them more money to qualify for a mor­ tgage loan and to make mon­ thly house payments. The THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Official Board Minutes Th* regular meeting of the Thornappie Township Board was held July 13 1987 Supervisor Boysen called the meeting to order at 7 05 p m Present Boysen. Getty. Rock and Eaton Absent Kenyon Others Present Don Willson Kathy Oresik. Bud Stone. Mitch Tolan. Ross Sclafoni and Dawn Kemp The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and corrected in regard to the letter Irom Ass t Chief Bud Stone being a letter of retirement not resignation. Printed bills in the amount of 112,096 79 were reviewed Getty moved the bills be allowed Sup port by Rock. Yeas- Boysen, Get­ ty, Rock and Eaton. Nays-none. Motion carried. The Treasurers report was reviewed and placed on file. The Supervisor reported on the fire at the Village Holl and any loss sustained by the Township. Aerial maps, Planning Commis­ sion and Board of Review infor­ mation, office furnishings in­ cluding file cabinet) and con­ tents, and a recently received let­ ter of resignation from Wm. Punt as a member of the Planning Commission were destroyed, along with many other items. The meeting room in the front of the Village Community Building will be used for Township meetings until further notice. Dan Willson of Mickle Co gave a summary of renewal coverages on Township insurance. Getty moved to renew the insurance package, with the addition of "oc­ currence coverage" on liability, for the additional amount of $4 128 00 Support by Rock. Ayes Boysen Getty. Rock and Eaton. Nays none. Motion carried The Sexton s June report was reviewed and it was noted that no hours for cemetery maintenance were reported for either Mt Hope or Parmalee cemeteries The Supervisor reported on the two bids received for core of 40 young tree plantings at Mt Hope Cemetery. Care to include mulching, pruning, fertilizing, spraying repair of sun-scold bark. etc. Bids for estimate on work wore os follows Mike Hallifax (550 00. Bushwocker $1 048.00. Bids were compared and discussed. Motion by Rock to accept the Hallifax bid in the amount of $550 00 No support motion foiled. Getty moved to ac­ cept the bid of the Bushwocker not to exceed $1,048.00. Support by Eaton. Ayes - Boysen. Getty and Eaton. Nays - Rock. Motion carried. Application for Farmland Agreement under P.A. 116 for the Bruinsma Forms, Inc. property number 08 14 030 011 10. 18 acres mri in Sec. 30, was presented for approval. Getty moved, support by Rock, this application approv­ ed. Ayes, all, motion carried. The Board reviewed the pro­ posed fire and ambulance or­ dinance and by-laws. After discussion. Getty moved to purchase a 1 year extended guaranty protection plan on 2 Swintec typewriters, in the amount of $164.00 from Wheelers Electronic Business Machines, Inc. Support by Rock. Ayes oil, motion carried. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m. Shirley Eaton Acting Recorder (7/30) Red Haven PEACHES Apples • Sweet com • Tomatoes • Preserves • Honey - COUNTRY CRAFT LOFT — HILTON FARMS — APPLE ACRES 2893 108th St., Caledonia. Ml Ph. 891-8019 or 891-8947 Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Your Lawn Mow# 307 N. Arlington (M-37) Middleville Bob Klinge ■W" 795-7647 amount of the credit is based on 20 percent of the annual in­ terest paid on the loan Participating lenders set their own interest rates, loan terms and down payments re quirements. the cash flow from the MCC has the effect of reducing the homebuyers ■merest rate by up to 2.5 per­ cent points Duvernay said a typical buyer in the Michigan Mor­ tgage program has an annual income of $22,600 and is pur­ chasing a home costing ap­ proximately $43,000. MSHDA's funds are deriv­ ed from the sale or allocation of mortgage revenue bonds, not from state tax dollars. For more information on the Michigan Mortgage credit certificates, contact (517) 335-2039 in Barry County, the len­ ding institutions taking ap­ plications for the Michigan Mortgage credit certificates are: Anchor Federal. Grand Rapids Branch. Kalamazoo Branch. Benchmark Mortgage Corporation. Contract Invest­ ment and Mortgage Com­ pany; D M. Bullard Mortgage Bankers Corporation; DMR Financial Services. Inc.; Firemans Fund Mortgage Corporation; First Federal of Michigan; First of America Bank-Michigan. N.A . Great Lakes Federal Savings. Bellevue Office. Hastings Of­ fice; Hastings Savings and Loan Association; Heartwell Mortgage Corporation. Grand Rapids Office. Kalamazoo Office; Lambrecht Company; Sterling Savings and Loan Mortgage Center; Tower Ser­ vice Corporation; Warner Mortgage. Inc.; and Water­ field Financial Corporation. Hillegonds to address GR Rotary House Republican Leader Paul Hillegonds (R-Holland) will be the guest speaker at the July 29 meeting of the Grand Rapis West Rotary Chib. Hillegonds will discuss several key business climate issues facing Michigan His speech is scheduled to begin at I p.m. The event will take place at the Elks Country Club. Leonard N.W. Grand Rapids, which is located four and one half miles northwest of US 131. Now serving his fifth term in the Legislative. Hillegonds was chosen by 46-member Republican caucus to serve as leader during the 1987-88 session. LANSING DIARY by PAUL HILLEGONDS 54th DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE Tax Relief - or Charade? After months of delay, the House Taxation Committee finally reported to the House floor a bill to return to Michigan citizens the $170 million “windfall'’ that is ac­ cruing to the state treasury because of federal tax reform. Rather than cut the income tax rate from 4.6 percent to 4.4 percent, as proposed by the Governor and Senate, the House plan would phase in an increased personal income tax exemption -- from $1,500 per household member currently to $2,000 in 1989. Senior citizens and handicapped tax­ payers would receive addi­ tional relief. I support the increased per­ sonal exemption, which main­ ly benefits low and middle in­ come families Most impor­ tant. return of the windfall will undo a back door state tax hike and remove from legislators’ hands an extra $170 million in spending money. Whether House Democrats and the Governor are serious about tax relief remains to be seen, however They continue to support holding the per­ sonal exemption break hostage to passage of Blan­ chard's much-criticized, seriously -flawed property tax shift plan That plan would raise a vanety of slate taxes to pay for $200 million of pro­ perty tax relief - or a paltry $100 per property taxpayer each year What’s worse, the Blanchard scheme would do nothing to address school financing inequities The Senate will surely break the link between per­ sonal exemption relief and the Blanchard property tax plan Then it will be up to the House Democrats io quit playing games with Michigan taxpayers. Abortion Funding Cut-Off - When? The House is expected to follow the Senate’s example and adopt the initiative pro­ posal that stops the Medicaid subsidy of abortions except in cases where the life of the mother is endangered. Under the Constitutional process of initiative, where Michigan citizens collect suf­ ficient signatures to petition a change in state law, the Governor has no power to veto the law after it has been approved by simple majorities in the House and Senate. However, a fight is brewing over the question of when the state funding of abortions would actually stop. Because the initiative language calls for its immediate effect after passage, majorities in both legislative houses and the At­ torney General are arguing that the traditional two-thirds’ vote required for immediate effect is unnecessary. Gover­ nor Blanchard disagrees, and is threatening to continue pay­ ing for Medicaid abortions un­ til the courts resolve the issue or until April I. 1988 whichever comes first. Increased Personal Exemp­ tion Proposal to Return $170 Million Windfall to Taxpayers • ' With the summer recess fast approaching, legislators are scrambling to resolve dif­ ferences over the 1987-88 state budget Also on the house are a plan to return to taxpayers a $170 million revenue windfall, the Gover­ nor’s property tax proposal, and the initiative to stop Medicaid funding of abortions. Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m. j For Rent Help Wanted BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Can 672-7110. DENTAL ASSISTANT NEEDED. Growing practice, full time. Send resume to P.O. Box 57 Middleville, Mi. 49333 Garage Sale BARN SALE: Soup to nuts. 411 Emmons, Caledonia July 30 to Aug 1.1970 350 Honda $150 or best offer. For Sale TOOL OF THE MONTH 1 in. x 25 ft. Stanley Power Lock II Rule. Regular retail $19.35, July sale $10.59. Village General Store, Middleville. Thank You CARD OF THANKS Thanks so much for remem­ bering us on our 50th anniver­ sary with the beautiful cards and gifts of money and flowers. Tony and Alice Strumbergcr CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank family, friends, and relatives who visited me, sent flowers, cards and brought in food after I came home from the hospital. Your kindness meant so much to both of us and will never be forgotten. Mary Tolan Business Services FOR SALE: Ceramic shop equipment and supplies. Busi­ ness closed, must sell, need space. Pouring machine, large Duncan kiln, slip reclaimer, over 1200 molds, electrical supplies, etc. $20,000 inventory selling for $3800. Call 616-627-4519 or 627-4341, Fay Richardson POLE B U I L DIN GS Completely erected 24’x40'x8’ $3650. Includes one service door and choice of 9x7 overhead or slider. Fast starts on most build ings, contact us on any size. Call Mecca Buildings for your local representative at 1-800-544-6682 or Local 616-887-8855______________ Miscellaneous PIANO & ORGAN LESSONS: students scheduling for fall. CaU 795-7232 WANTED: Carpenter work, free estimates, call 795-7290 WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Community Notices BLANCO FURNITURE Shcl byvUe is searching for additional part-time delivery personnel to work Monday-Frid iy. 4 9 pm and Saturdays 8-6. Must be physically capable, posses a valid driving record, & willing to obtain a chauffer license. Must have positive attitude & good references. Blanco Furniture. Shelbyville 51 IS BROG FAMILY REUNION: Aug. 9, 1:30p.m. at Allegan Park, Gun Lake. DID YOU KNOW? This is the last week of the Arts Show at Blanco Furnture Shelbyville featuring 5 local artists, (official ly ends Friday 7-31-87 at 8:00 pm) The Art, Fashion & Fumi lure Sale will also end Friday 7-31-87 al 8:00 pm. Blanco furniture, Shelbyville 672-5115 Wanted WANTED: Used car parti of only non-running Audis, Chevetcs. Will trade for truck loads of dirt for both types of car. Call if interested. I-TW7-9656 Sun & News Classifieds Call POLE BUILDINGS: In Michi­ gan our greatest works of art never hang in museums. The qaulity master pieces (Deluxe/ economy) stand proud, nigged and beautiful on the property of our customers. Residential/ Agricultural/Commercial. Geneais/Ranger Building Group. 1XOYE. Codes 517-694-5700, 313-629-8684 Jobs Wanted LOVING MOTHER has open ings in day care home. Planned activities, large play area, nutricious meals and lots of TLC. References available. Call 795-7037 Ph: 795-3345 KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS Gxiinlt-fuLL C)£ RJELOC GAS/CMESEl SERVWG HOME FARM KXJSTOY 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA, Mi 49316 (616) 891 8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE SELF SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SMACK SHOP �Whether you've got a growing young family ... 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Oresik Former Middleville police sion in Barry County District had known Cam ‘ since he chief Boyd Rue Cam. 41. was Court Monday after hearing joined the (Middleville Police) key testimony from Cain s force" seven years ago. bound over to Barry County During cross examination Circuit Court for arraignment alleged rape victim, a by Judge Gary R. Holman 27-year-old Thornapple she testified that she withheld Friday on two counts of Township resident who admit­ this part of information from criminal sexual conduct ted to having had previous the Wayland State Police, charges. The arraignment will relations with Cain "a little who had taken her complaint, over a year ago. " until seven days after the be held Aug. 12 at 9 a m. The alleged victim also alleged incident occurred Testify ing in the hearing in testified to having agreed to because she didn’t want her Barry County District Court Monday , a state police in­ go "for a ride to town for a fiance to know that she had vestigator surprised the court drink with Cain" the night of voluntarily agreed to go for a by saying that Cain had told his alleged victim in the assault case that he had threatened to kill the Mid­ dleville village manager. the intersection because of A 22-year-old Middleville Cain was first arraigned on woman was treated for a high vegetation charges of second-degree Heidt told police she saw forehead laceration Saturday criminal sexual conduct and the Gross vehicle and thought after the car she was driving assault with intent to commit Gross was going to turn west was struck by another on the sexual penetration and on one onto Eckert comer of Buehler and Eckert count of drunken driving Heidt was taken to Pennock roads in Irving Township, Both incidents allegedly oc­ state police from the Hastings curred July 13. Post report. He is free on a $15,000 Therese M. Heidt of 4425 bond for the sexual miscon­ Crane Rd. was injured when duct charges and $100 bond her vehicle was struck by one for the drunken driving driven by David Gross. 54. of A 15-year old Middleville charge 4725 Buehler Rd.. Hastings. youth was injured when he A Sept. 14 preliminary ex­ Police said Heidt was east­ iost control of the moped he am was scheduled for the bound on Eckert Road and was driving and crashed on drunken driving charge and started to turn south onto Whitneyville Road north of another misdemeanor charge, Buehler when she was struck Crane Road July 26. operating a motor vehicle with by the Gross car, which was Michigan plates and Louisiana southbound on Buehler. The accident occurred at registration the evening of Ju­ Gross told police he did not 9:45 p.m.. Michigan Slate ly 13. see the Heidt vehicle sitting at Police from the Hastings Post nde with Cam to talk and possibly to town for a drmk The alleged victim said she first talked with the Mid dleville Police who referred her to the Michigan State Police before filing her com­ plaint the morning after the alleged incident occurred She said she attempted to come forward with the rest of the story one or two days later but said the detective handling Ex police chief, cont- p. 11 Local woman injured in crash Hospital in Hastings and released after treatment A one-year-old passenger m the Heidt car. Anthony Heidt. was secured in an infant scat at the time of the crash and was uninjured Moped accident injures Middleville teenager A somber Boyd Coin leaves Barry County District Court after learning he must stand trial in circuit court Aug. 12 for two counts of criminal sexual conduct. Contraction for McFall Elementary to start said Michael G. Flicarnian of 8391 Garbow Rd. was unable to negotiate his bike on loose gravel, police said The road had just been resurfaced. He was taken to Pennock Hospital by his family, where he was treated for abrasions and released. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the new McFall Elementary addition took place Monday of 6 30 p.m. Turning over a ceremonial shovel of dirt ore (from left) the Rev. Roger Timmerman of the Middleville Christian Reformed Church. Superintendent Steve Garrett and Board of Education members John Miller Gary Thaler. Don Williamson. Dan Low Gary VonElst and Jan Siebesma The Res. Timmerman kicked off the ceremony with a prayer saying The greatest legacy we can leave our children is a good education.. Father we ask your blessing as this construction begins We pray you grant a speedy construction and that the schedule will be met. the prices will be kept and all will go well The new eight room addition is part of a S2.5 million building program. Also included in the program is a 17-room new school the Gerald Page Elementary, to be built just south of the high school. The last new construction was in 1970 when the high school was being built. �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 6. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS 4—i J *.^7*-J WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN We had a wonderful weekend. Ted asked if Arlene and the kids could come down for the weekend, so we had a lovely family gel together hectic but very enjoyable Every body pitched in and things went well. We ate loads of tomatoes and sweet com. played in the creek with the inner tubes and enjoyed each other's company. Doug Han said the whole family attended his students* Migrant Olympics at St. Johns Friday He was so proud of his students. They arc the smallest group (there's four) and their team won second place. The kids were quite disappointed because they were so close to taking first place Afterwards they all at­ tended a pool party given by one of the Lake O teachers This week is the last week of teaching the migrant workers. Jim Verlinde and friend recently returned from a wonderful two-week trip to Europe. Ixxiisc Elwood had lunch Thursday with some good old friends. Gertrude Hiarand and Adele Parker. Adele and Ger­ trude had not seen each other for 35 years. Louise said they had such a good gab fest. Fri­ day she had dinner with Louise Corson Pierce. The Hospital Guild had a nice pic­ nic at Dons Aprey's cottage Tuesday. Jennifer Bartlett was home this weekend. Thursday afternoon Alice and Russ Bender attended the Literary Club’s potluck meeting at Lib Palmer’s at Barlow Lake. This is the meeting when the men are in­ vited. Saturday they went to Barryton to daughter Mary Alice’s. Granddaughter Cheryl was there also. The watched Mary Alice’s two girls, Alicia and Kim. paraticipate in their annual parade. Basil Bowerman, with wife and son. came to visit Mae and Rollo Bowerman. Mae sounded tired. She said she’d broken her rib early in the week (didn't even know how except that when she bent over to tie her shoe string she felt a sharp pain). She didn't do anything until Friday when she couldn't stand the pain anymore. We had a nice visit. Got to talking about the old time doctors and their remedies. She was telling how Rollo had strep throat and there weren’t antibiotics ..G available When Doc Swift saw n. he asked Mae if she had any bran or beans. She had beans so she made a poutice of them <did it ever smell) and had to keep chang­ ing it. But it worked. Old timers had to make do with what they had. And that was really only 56 or 57 years ago. Dorothy and Don Dean went for a nice relaxing drive. After Don had been sick last week, they felt they had to get out. So they drove to Saugatuck around the lake, just enjoying seeing other places The Featherly family went to Hilton Park at Green Lake Sunday The kids had a good time. Daughter Sandy came down. too. It was so nice and cool there they hated to come home, they said. Neva Kenyon said daughter Gayle and friend went along on the Community Ed airconditioned bus trip to the new discount shopping mall at Light House Plaza in Indiana. Nice bus load of local people. Had a very good time. Friday. Jim and Joan Parc who used to live at Duncan Lake, now liv­ ing in North Carolina, were here visiting old friends. The Kenyons and Mary Ann and Theron Bowerman had dinner at Kenyons Thursday night. Son Dave and family came over for Dave's birthday. Ann Kenyon said her cousin. Howard and Bessie Russell from Remus, came over. They also had lots of other company, including Ralph Kenyon. Bert Kenyon said she’s been visiting her sister in the medical facility. Sometimes she knows her and sometimes not. Her daughter from Wayland visited them, also a niece and nephew from Holland. Chris and Kay Noah are visiting Terry and wife in North Carolina. Saturday it was Chris’ birthday so they had a family party. Wednesday. Ilya Norton had a very enjoyable day. Grandson the Rev. Michael Northrop showed his slides, in costume, of his stay in Jerusalem The couple who paid for Michael's trip were coming to help They were late and when the husband called to explain why he said they had had a car accident, totaling the car. and that they both were hospitalized and couldn’t make it. Seems funny to go on a long trip in troubled ThejSunflndNews Publication No. US PS 347580 1952 N Broadway - P.O Box B Hastings. Michigan 49058 “The Sun and News" (USPS 347 $80) is published weekly by The Hastings Banner inc. 1952 N Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 1072. Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 9998 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE SUN AND NEWS. P.O. Box B. Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year.................................................................. $8 00 Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties $10 00 Founded in 1870 - Published by THE HASTINGS BANNER. INC. countries, come home and then have an accident Thurs­ day lyla had a meal out with son Monty Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. David Oke and Amanda came to visit lyla. They went to eat out at the Mid Villa, lyla was enjoying feeding Amanda when Betty Smith came and carried Amanda around showing her the plants, etc. Amanda had a wonderful time with all that attention. The Stem family went up to Auburn. Mich, fora wedding. Daughter Gina is looking for­ ward to band camp this week at Montague Mary Ann Vandal said they were enjoying their first sweet com Got it from Wienngas. Betty W’hite said they went camping this weekend to fish and had a terrible electrical ram storm. There was so much lightning and con­ tinuous thunder that the sky was light as day. Fortunately, no bad wind. Neva Aicken's girlfriend. Barb Dawson from Alma, came to visit her Friday. They went out to lunch. Pat. Jerry and Jeremy Hilty spent a week camping on the east coast of the UP Had a wonderful cool time but couldn't get to see all they wanted to. Will have to go back next year. Pat even wore a sweatshirt one of the days. Daughter Angela attended the work camp w ith the Methodist Youth Group, also combining with the First Church of Grand Rapids They went up around Baldwin helping an older woman get hot water in her home, it’s quite a sobering experience for the kids to realize that some people never had the luxury of running hot and cold water in a home. She enjoyed the experience. I was so pleased Betty Tolan called me to give some of her news. The Campbell reunion was held Aug. 1 at the home of Richard and Barbara Brower of Port Huron. Among those attending from the Middleville area were Bet­ ty and Ray Tolan, Lane and Grace Campbell, Lynn Bur­ dick, all of Algonquin Lake. Also, there were Marian Sherk of Florida, Jean Armbrewster of Dexter, along with their families. This made all of the five children of Jerve Campbell. Thirty members of the family attended. It was the first time all the five children had managed to be there together. Middleville COA Friendship Center has picnic at Spring Park Members of the Middlevile COA Friendship Center 2 picnic at Spring Park. Middleville C.O. A. Friend­ ship Center 2 held their An­ nual picnic at Spring Park in Middleville on July 29. A lunch of ham and turkey and cheese on croissants, gelatin melon salad, and pound cake with strawberries and whip cream was served. Those attending brought a Pawlaski was the site super viser assisted by Roberta Wilcox and Brenda Beawp. volunteers. New members are asked to join friendship group on Mon­ day. Wednesday and Thurs day at the Middleville V F W Hall from 10 a m to 12:30 pm Call 948 4856 for reservation. Local chairperson joins Cystic Fibrosis 1987 campaign The Cystic Fibrosis Foun­ greatest health problems from dation has announced that the the disease C.F.are caused by chairperson of the 1987 increased lung damage from Breath of Life Campaign in repeated infections and and by Middleville is Barb Errair. malnutrition from inadequate September has been digestion of food. With early designated by the National diagnosis, daily therapy and Health Council as the month medication, the quality and for the Cystic Fibrosis Foun­ length of a child’s life is dation to promote their major improved. education and fundraising However, Gene Riley, state campaign. The U.S. Congress campaign chairman, reports, has also formally declared “Though great strides have September as Cystic Fibrosis been made in treating Cystic month nationwide. The Fibrosis and extending life ex­ chairmen will organize cam­ pectancy, it is still estimated paigns to raise money for that every day five children research, education, diagnosis are bom with Cystic Fibrosis, and treatment of Cystic and every day three people die Fibrosis. from Cystic Fibrosis. We’re Although Cystic Fibrosis is still the leading genetic cause of death among children, the average life expectancy is now the early twenties. The T-K Teacher selected to take part in workshop Judy Hendrickson of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School was one of 30 teachers selected to participate in a five-wcek workshop beginn­ ing June 22 for Honors High School Teachers sponsored by the Natinal Science Founda­ tion and Michigan State University. Teachers in this workshop created new laboratory exer­ cises and developed lecture dessert dish to pass. Among those attending were Del in Bass. Laneta Wilkes. Bill Thomas. Wamta Myers. Richard and Minnie Perrault. Virginia Root. Mildred Wiley. Ella Fisher. Ruth Klump. Carl and Bessie Nelson who helped Bessie celebrate her birthday Carole presentations in molecular biology. Because of Hen­ drickson’s participation in his workshop, students of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School will have an unique opportuni­ ty to do experiments in molecular biology and to gam better insights into potential uses and careers in this ex­ citing field, university of­ ficials said. Write us a letter! The Sun and News welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means for readers to express an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letter must include the signature, address and tele­ phone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libel­ ous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. hoping that this year’s Michigan Breath of Life Cam paign will help change those numbers for the better We’re working hard but we can't continue without continued financial support.’’ The Foundation wishes to express appreciation to the many people who are assisting in the Breath of Life Cam paign With their help, and the donations of others, progress can continue to be made toward conquering Cystic Fibrosis, officials said. Middleville's goal is to have five to 10 persons march to raise $100. Barry County Commission on Aging menu, events set Wednesday, Aug. 5 Southern Fried Chix, Tomato/Cucumber Salad. Combread, Marg Banana, 2% Milk Thursday, Aug. 6 - Impossi­ ble Ham and Cheese Pie, California Blend, Salad/Dressing, Fruit Muffin, Marg . Plums, 2% Milk Friday, Aug. 7 - Tuna Noodle Casserole, Mixed Vegetables. Scalloped Tomatoes. Assorted Roll, Marg., Cheesecake, 2% Milk Monday, Aug 10 - Chuck Wagon Steak. Potatoes, Pimiento Cauliflower, Assorted Roll. Marg , Variety Pud­ ding. 2% Milk Tuesday, Aug. 11 - Chicken Turnover. Brussels Sprouts, Peas and Carrots. Bread, Marg . Molded Fruit Salad, 2% Milk Events Wednesday, Aug. 5 Hastings Shopping Thursday, Aug. 6 - D-Blood Pressure, H-Shopping'Bingo Friday, Aug. 7 - H-Blood Pressure. Popcorn Monday, Aug. Lansing Gilbert. Tuesday, Aug. Puzzle/Bingo. 10 - H 11 - H Meals are available for those over 60 years of age, and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Con gregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free Call 948 4856 before 1 p.m. one day in ad­ vance for reservations Meals are served at Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Nashville-Masonic Temple Monday, Tuesday, Wedncs day, Thursday & Friday Delton-Faith United Methodist Church Monday. Wednesday, and Thursday Middleville-VFW Post. Monday, Wednesday, &. Thursday Woodland-Eagles Club. Monday, Wednesday, &. Friday Home Delivered Meals are available at Extra Cost. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 6. 1987 I Page 3 Middleville Clovers Livestock Club gets awards at Barry Fair The members of the Mid­ dleville Clovers Livestock 4-H Club completed their 1986-87 year by exhibiting their projects at the Barry County Fair. The following members completed their pro jects receiving awards. Kim Belson Reserve Champion Market Steer 3rd beef carcas class. A - senior showmanship, seventh rate of gam; Matt Bender Fifth Pen of Market Lambs, seventh in dividual market iamb. A senior showmanship. A woodworking. Matthew Coleman Reserve Champion Senior Buck Rabbit, first junior buck rabbit, first junior doe rabbit, first fashion show , champion novice showmanship. Jeff Geukcr Reserve Champion Individual Lamb. third pen of market lambs, a showmanship, fourth market steer. A steer showmanship; Jennifer Geuker Third Market Steers, fourth market steer, fifth beff carcas. A senior showmanship; Mike Hannan First Silkies Hen. best of show poultry. A junior showmanship, sixth brown eggs; Tim Hannan Second Junior Doe Rabbit. A novice Showmanship. Brad Harmon Third Pen of Market Hogs, fifth individual market hog. B showmanship. B woodworking' Keh Jeurink Grand Cham­ pion Pen of Market Rabbits, sixth junior doe rabbit. B novice showmanship. A foods. B sewing, second bar­ rel painting; Dean Laansma Reserve Champion Senior Doe Rabbit. A novice showmanship, sixth individual lamb. A poultry showmanship, first hen; Andrea Reunnk - Cham­ pion Senior Rabbit Showman­ ship. sixth senior doe A swine showmanship, outstanding ex­ hibit holiday decoration, best of show clothing, reserve champion, show of champion; Bob Reurink - A Poultry Showmanship, third rock hen. B novice swine showmanship. A woodworking; Jim Reunnk Reserve Champion Market Hog. A in­ termediate showmanship. A woodworking. Jimmy Robertson - B novice swine showmanship. A woodworking; Renee Robertson - A novice Rabbit Showmanship. B swine showmanship, fourth individual market hog. A counted cross stitch. A foods. A other crafts; Mike Scott A Lamb Showmanship, fourth light weight pen of market lambs, sixth heavy weight pen of market lambs, fifth light weight individual market lamb, sixth heavy weight in­ dividual market lamb. Brian Sheaf - A Novice Rabbit Showmanship, third junior buck; Chad Sitzer - B Swine Showmanship. B woodworking; Angela Smith B Dairy Show manship, sixth junior heifer. A lamb showmanship, eighth individual lamb. A tex­ tile painting. A foods, outstanding exhibit macrame; Art Smith A Dairy Showmanship, third in­ termediate heifer. A lamb showmanship, seventh in­ dividual lamb. A textile pain­ ting. A log trucks. C sculpture; Jim Thome - A Senior Steer Lutheran church to be established locally The Rev Monte Bell plans to have the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church organized in Middleville by October. “It's a growing area and from what I'm told, a lot of people in the area are Iwking for a church where they can attend. " says Bell who was sent to Middleville by the Michigan Division of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. He says he hopes to draw into his church people who do not presently attend church, and he says he has a special interest in young people “There are a lot of young people in the area," he says. “We need to do things to minister to the youth, the children and the singles" Bell, 29, is a May graduate of Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne. Ind. He also holds a bachelor's degree in theology and English from Concordia Col­ lege in River Forest, III. Prior to entering the seminary, he Rev. Monte Bell served as director of religious education at Grace Lutheran Church in Escandido. Calif. He is the son of a Lutheran minister. He and his wife. Kimberly, 29, have two daughters. Dawne, 8. and Stephanie. 4 Although no Lutheran church is existing in Mid­ dleville now. Bell says a group of Lutherans had been meeting regularly up until last winter. He says the Michigan District of the LC-MS has been planning to establish a mission in Middleville for a while. He says he is excited about the new church. “I look at it from a spiritual point. I don't expect many of the people to be Lutheran when they come, but after I get the chance to minister to them, this is what the task is. to build the church,” says Bell. Bell says he would like to talk to anyone interested in joining the church and that he can be contacted at 532-6195. 18th annual antique auto show scheduled What has over 1.200 wheels, shines, and is worth more than 1.5 million dollars? The 300 plus operating anti­ que automobiles at the 18th Annual Antique Auto Show and Swap Meet at Historic Charlton Park in Hastings Restored to mint condition and on display will be vintage cars from Aubums and Cords, to Buicks and Fords on Sun­ day. August 16. from 9am to 4 p.m Spectators can get involved in the show by voting for their favorite car. and a lucky ex­ hibitor will win the trophy. Antique cars and the driver will be admitted free to the show, provided the car is 25 years old or older. Auto buffs have the oppor­ tunity to find, buy. swap, or trade any type of auto parts or accessories as part of the swap meet while other family members visit the flea market Spaces are still available for $10. A $25 door prize will be awarded to one lucky vendor. All vintage autos will be displayed with the make and year of the car. Most owners will be available to tell visitors about their work in restoring classic; searching for parts, investing money, and the thrill of driving it down the street for the first time. The event is sponsored by the Banle Creek Chapter of the Veteran Motor Car Club of Amenca Admission is $3 for aduits (over 16). children are free. Admission includes the Auto Show, Swap Meet, 16 building historic village, ex­ hibits in the museum, and swimming and boating facilities on Thomapple Lake Food is available on the grounds. Charlton Park is a not-forprofit educational institution located three miles east of Hastings, just off M-79. For more infornution call (616) 945-3775. Todd Haner earns New Life Christian Fellowship architecture’s degree ...uould like to announce the SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE Starting August 9,16 thru 23. Services begin at 8:15 a.m. Meet at the ... TK HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM - Middleville — “Come Celebrate the King” Gary Finkbeiner, Pastor • 795-7429 Todd D Haner. a 1981 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and son of Thomas and Barbara Haner of 4390 Robertson Rd . Mid dio die. received his degree in June from the Lnrversify of Detroit’s 5 year bachelor of architecture program White at the university. Todd also compteied one year of co-op in Baltimore. M D. and Pontiac He was elected represen­ tative to the Student Chapter of the American Institute of Architecture tn hrs third year; member of the vansty and ROTC rifle teams tn 1984 and 1985 and a co-captain in 1985. In his fourth sear his name appeared in the National Dean s List. Todd just com­ pleted a project which was submitted in an international competition sponsored by General Motors and the American Institute of Architecture He is now employed as an architect with Perry Associates in Grand Rapids Showmanship, sixth market steer; Brandon Van Elst - B Sw me Showmanship, fifth individual market hog. second pen of market hogs. A wood bookshelf, A crafts; Brooke Van Elst - B Swine Showmanship. A rabbit showmanship, fourth junior buck; Darren Van Elst - B Swine Shomanship. first individual market hog. third pen of market hogs. A creative crafts, outstanding exhibit woodworking, outstanding exhibit other crafts. B holidav decorations; Jason Van Elst - B Novice Swine Showmanship, third in­ dividual market hog; Chanda Wengler - A Novice Lamb Showmanship; sixth individual lamb. Amy Wiennga - A Lamb Showmanship; seventh in­ dividual lamb, seventh pen of market lambs. A rabbit showmanship, second junior buck. B sewing; Jennifer Wiennga - A Lamb Showmanship, fifth individual lamb, seventh pen of market lambs. A rabbit showman­ ship, A poultry showmanship, grand champion pen of fryers, first brown eggs. A foods. A sewing. A instrumental, third barrel painting; Kelly Wiennga - A Beef Showmanship, first market steer. 9th carcas steer. A lamb showmanship, champion market lamb, reserve cham­ pion pen of market lambs, se­ cond yearling ewe, champion show of champions; Lon Wiennga A Lamb Showmanship, first yearling ewe, A swme showmanship, third individual market hog. fourth pen of market hog. A poultry showmanshp. second rock hen. third brown eggs, second senior livestock judg­ ing, fourth show of champions; Tracy Wiennga - Champion Individual Market Hog. champion pen of market hogs. A swme showmanship. B poultry showmanship, first hen. second brown eggs. A photography, A w <xxiworkmg. A sewing. Little People Angela Col­ eman Collections honorable mention photography first; Christine Coleman - Collec­ tions honorable mention photography third, fashionn show first. Gwen Jeurink Third Col tectums honorable mention photography. fashion show third; Jenny Laansma Photography first ceramics • honorable mention; NoahWcncei WoodWQti ing honorable mention; Eric Wiennga First Pen and Pencil Drawing, second woodworking; Erin Haase Second Photography, and Ryan Haase Second Drawing We’ll supply what you need; to do the job! e"’"J And what you probably need most to got started is money.' At this time of year, every home needs a little T.L.C. — tender loving care in the form of homo improvements. If your house is showing the wear and tear from previous seasons, here are some things you should do: • First, take inventory of your home and decide what improvements you would like to make It s the perfect time for a new furnace, storm windows, insulation or even a fireplace. Also moke a list of things that need repair. • Next, get an estimate from a carpenter or building supply store. • When that is done, come and see us about a home improvement loan! We ll arrange a payment schedule to fit your needs so you con get your house ready for the upcoming winter months. As you spend more time indoors, you'll appreciate these home improvements that were mode with a State Bank of Caledonia loon You'll also like the way these improvements increase the market value of your home Stop in to discuss your plans for a home improvement loan with our professional staff. If you qualify, well loan you the legal tender you need to give your house the tender loving core it deserves. JijSF FDIC STATE BANK Of CALEDONIA Offices in Caledonia & Dutton 267 E. Main Street! 3205 68th St. S.E — CALEDONIA — DUTTON Tele: 891-8115 Tele: 698-6357 �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 6, 1987 Roving Reporter Wildlife carving show set in Delton this weekend with HAZEL McCAUL Did you get any rain Satur­ day? We got a little that didn't do much good. We have been north to Alpena. Tuesday through Thursday. The Ball clan from Dowling had their gettogether there and we were their guests I had some of these girls in school 40 years ago Wasn't that a nice gesture9 We had 12 for each meal and one big fish fry before we came home Much fun. cards and a good time. Dianne. Frank and boys are here visiting her parents. Harry and Bcmadine Reaser. They are now living in California, which is much cooler than Michigan is now Saturday evening George Crapsy. Loretta Clark and Clarke and I attended the Coast Guard program at Grand Haven We went with the Senior Citizens group from Caledonia There were 35 of us Sunday. Jim and Mary Spr­ inger of Delton and Clarke and I had dinner at the Cowcatcher near Climax It's a real neat place Mary Williams was a Sun­ day dinner guest of the Rease rs Monday the Senior Citizens Picnic will be held at board room in Caledonia because of the heat Gary spent the weekend with his mother. Gertrude H Wildfowl carvers from a ten-state area will compete in Delton on Saturday. Aug. 8. when the Southwestern Michigan Wildlife Caning Club holds its fourth annual show. This Barry County com­ munity's middle school will be the site of the competition, one of the many events scheduled during Delton's Founders Day celebration. More than 300 entries are expected. The three major divisions of carving competi­ tion to be judged are: Realistic Floating Decoys. Decorative Life-size Carvings, and Decorative Miniature Can mgs. The judges, ail of whom are well known in the caning community, include Marc Shultz of Denmark. WI. Jim Wicks, of McMillan. MI. John Gewerth. of Alsip. IL. Joy Yax of Harsen's Island. MI. Jim Denison of Rockford. MI. Joe Johnson of Hickory Comers. MI. Bob Guge of Carpentersville. IL. Dick Sprague of Livonia. MI. and David Mohrhardt of Berrien Spnngs. MI. Juding will commence at 10:30 am. and continue throughout the day SI .400 in cash awards is be­ ing made as well as ribbons and plaques. In addition to the caning competition there will be auc­ tions of canings and other items, as well as vendor displays of wildlife art. anti­ que decoys, and carvingrelated supplies. Food and refreshments will be available at a site adjoining the show area. OBITUARIES Allen B. Fish FREEPORT - Mr. Allen B Fish, 94, of Freeport died Wednesday. July 29. 1987 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Fish w as bom in Free­ port on December 8. 1892, the son of Reuben B. and Sarah (Myers) Fish. He attended Freeport Schools. He married Lorna Deming on July 5,1917 and celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary. Mr. Fish was a lifelong and highly respected resident of Freeport all of his life. He served his community in vari­ ous offices. He was president of the village many years ago and superintendent of the Water System for many years as well as being connected with and managing the Cheesebrough Handle Factory for over 50 years. He had served as sexton of the Free­ port Cemetery for 27 years. Mr. Fish was a member of the Freeport United Brethren Church for 82 years. Mr. Fish is survived by his wife, Loma L. Fish; his child­ ren, Reuben and June Fish of Freeport and Keith and Virgi­ nia Bass of Hastings; seven grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Friday. July 31 at the Freeport United Brethren Church. Pastor Jerry Drum­ mond officiated with burial at Freeport Cemetery . Memorial contributions may be made to Freeport United Brethren Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Irma E. Gulch LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.’Caledonia, MI Sunday Morning Worship 8 30 a m Sunday School.......................................................... 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship...................................... 11:00 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street 9 45 a m 1100 am 9 30 a m Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor Rev. Cil Boersma 795-3795 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer . 9:45a.m. 11:00a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:45p.m. MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning Worship..................................... 11:00 a.m. Sunday School............................................................. 9:45 a m. Sunday Evening Worship................................................... 6:00p.m. All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass........................................ 5:00 o.m. Sunday Mass........................... 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m First Friday Mass................... 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody... and lesus Christ is Lord" Rev William Dobson, Pastor CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Rev. Wesley Coffey Rev. Robert Gerke Sunday School Sundav Morning Worship Sunday t vening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study FIRST BAPTIST 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 6 00pm 7 00 p m 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School t venmg W orship Sers tee 1000 a m 1115 am 6 00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley’ Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service llxV a.m Church School <M5 a.m. Evening Service Each Sundav at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev Wayne Kiel Fdstor Rev Stanley Vugtevee^ Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Irma E. Gulch, 64, of Middle­ ville died Tuesday, August 4, 1987 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Gulch was bom Sept. 16, 1922 at Middleville, the daughter of Louis and Elizabeth (Drew) Visbeck. She graduated from Middleville Thornapple-Kellogg High School. She was employed at Grand Rapids Die Cast and for the past 10 years with Baby Bliss. Surviving are three daught­ ers, Miss Carolyn Leigh of Kalamazoo, Mrs. James (Glor­ ia) Rector of Middleville and Mrs. Jerry (Catherine) Mead of Muskegon; four sons, Charles Leigh of Grand Rapids, Richard Manni of Middleville, Louis Couch and Chris Gulch, both of Middleville; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 at Beeler Funeral Home, Middle­ ville with Rev. William Dobson officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Robert B. Bums MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Robert B. Burns, 68, of Middleville died Friday, July 17, 1987. Mr. Bums was an area fruit farmer, a retiree of Keeler Brass and a veteran of World War n. Surviving are his wife, Frances J. Burns; their child­ ren, Mark and Barbara Bums of Lake Orion, Walter and Charlotte Bums of OR., Anne M. Bums of Wyoming, MI, Teresa and Mark Ouellette of OK., Jospeh and Kimberly Bums of Clarksville, James E. Bums and Frank M. Bums, both of Detroit; 12 grandchil­ dren; two brothers, Brother Frank Bums, CSSR of WI, Thomas •‘Mcdrick” Bums of Byron Center; four sisters, Phyllis Firestone of Ann Arbor, Mary McDonald of Alto, Alice Hillary of Grand Rapids, Josephine Firestone of Ida, MI. and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 21 at Holy Family Church, Caledonia with burial at St. Patricks Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Right To Life. Funeral arrangements were made by Roetman Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. Morning Worship........................10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Broadway and Center. Hastings Rev Wayne Smith, Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Eucharist <scn«x»t» smnmar months) 10 00 a_m Wednesday Holy Eucharist—.............................. 7:15 a.m. Thursday Holy Eucharist................... 7:00 p.m. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)...................... 9:45a.m. Sunday School................................................... 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.............................................7:00p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade) W’ed.. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Y'outh Fellowship .. .Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 F. James Budde, D.D.S. I James E. Reagan, D.D.S. e FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... 795-9277 MIDDLEVILLE Insurance and Medicaid Accepted E - �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / August 6, 1987 / Page 5 Old-time fun enjoyed at county sesqui picnic, house dedication There were many activities for all ages at the recent Barry County Sesquicentenmal Homecoming Picnic and dedication of the 150 year old Plank House at Bowens Mills. The picnic, held in celebra­ tion of Michigan's sesquiccntennial. was patterned after the former "Fanners' Picnic'' which used to take place each year at Streeter* landing (now Pages Resort). Folks brought their picnic lun­ ches and blankets or folding tables and ate with family and friends. Old time demonstrations were given by blacksmith Jerry Newton of Delton with his "Hand Forged Meals.” the 1st Michigan Volunteer Light Artilary, Battery A set up a Civil War camp and shot cannon* and Gattiing guns throughout the day. Lorraine Otto showed how to make baskets and the Thornapple Henage Association of Mid­ dleville had a quaint country store brxith on display. Kids of all ages had fun all afternoon playing old fashion games which were planned by Sandy and Cora lee O'Dell, Jim and Jan Missal and Elmer and Rose Petstruc. The dedication of the old Plank House was at 3 p.m. Al Conklin of The Note of Praise Picnicking on the grounds during the event at Bowens Mill were Clarke Spr­ inger (right), who donated the Plank House to the Cooks; Irene and Bob Johnson of Middleville and Hazel McCaul (left) of Caledonia. The Thornoppie Heritage Association's country store is in the background. Blacksmith Jerry Newton of Delton gave demonstrations at the sesquicentenniol picnic at Bowen * Mills. The sounds of the Singing Strings could be heard at the event. (Above right) some of the people who donated time, materials and items to the restored Plank House gathered in front of the dwelling for this photo. and Steve Reid, director of Love Inc. of Barry County, spoke appropriate words and prayers of dedication. Recognition was given by the Marion and Neal Cook, mill owners, to each and everyone who had donated lime, materials or items to be used in the Plank House. The restored Plank House will be open by special ap pomtment tor group tours and on the null’s Old Fashion Days. The next Old Fashion Day is Aug. 15 when there will also be an open house of the living quarters on the third level of the mill building Congressman Henry to be at area Town Meetings Congressman Paul Henry has Town Meetings scheduled in Barry and Ionia counties on Friday. Aug 14. during the congressional summer recess. Henry will also be meeting that day with representatives al the E.W Bliss Company in Hastings These Town Meetings are open to the public: Portland Town Meeting. Fabiano's BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 Also Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1 Yt Mile E of Whitneyville Restaurant. 126 Kent Street, rxxm to 1 p.m ; Hastings Town Meeting. County Seat Lounge. 128 S. Jefferson Street. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Issues to be discussed in­ clude: balancing the budget; agriculture; and catastrophic health care - proposals ad­ dressing "gaps” in Medicare system for senior citizens. Red Cross holding blood pressure clinic The Barn County Red Cross is holding a blood pressure screening clinic at the Commission on Aging. 120 N. Michigan, in Hastings on Aug 7 from 9:30 to 11.30 a m. This is a free service and the public is encouraged to attend — NOTICE — CHANGE OF PHONE NUMBER for J.L. Weatherhead, M.D. 795-3354 Mark R. Paschall, M.D. 795-7929 COMMUNITY PRIDE Del Riley, Jr. and George Sinen III of Greenridge Realty believe “Community Pride” should be rewarded. As a result, they would like to recognize people in the community each week who they feel are responsible for improving the image of the community. They will be rewarding homes in the Middleville and surrounding area every week. They would also appreciate all input from the community If you know of a neighbor who is deserving of, or has a deserving property, please call 795-9775, Fridays 9 a m. to 11 a.m. Owners will be awarded the yard sign above to display for the week, a keepsake certificate, a $5.00 gift certificate and their names displayed in the Sun & News for the week. GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc. 5165 Kalamazoo S.E. Kentwood, Michigan Call 281-2100 �Page 6 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 6, 1987 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST August is here already. The summer is coming to an end so enjoy it while you can. Soon the kids will be back in school and maybe it will be a little cooler. It has been an interesting past week at the Soest house Last Monday evening. Aman da Rogers spent the night with Debbie Soest Wednesday Shirley. Debbie and myself took Janet Proos to Muskegon with us where we spent the afternoon at the Alkema home on Lake Michigan Janet had never been to Sandy’s house so she enjoyed the grand tour The kids loved the water buy com­ plained how cold it was. I en­ joyed the trip. Deb got to stay Last Friday. Sandy. Beth and David Alkema brought Debbie back to Caledonia and spent Friday afternoon with us. The three girls played and played while David, who is 15-months-old. went from the hamster cage, to the cat. to the gold fish tank, to the dog and laughed and giggled all the while He enjoyed playing ball with Harry the best. Just before they left to go back to Muskegon we found him squatted down beside the dog. panting, just like Hany Saturday, the Soest family went to Woodbeck Lake to George’s cottage. I know we didn't get much ram in Caledonia (1/lOth of an inch) but boy did it rain up around Rockford. Greenville and Woodbeck Lake The boats were a little over halfway full of water when the rain stop­ ped around 4 p.m Imagine 20 people in a tiny two-bedroom cottage It was wall to wall people When the ram stopped almost everyone had to try their hand at tubing, skiing or fishing. We had hamburgs and hot dogs on the grill This Sunday. about 37 peo­ ple enjoyed the Miller Reu mon at the home of Jim and Lorraine Carter in Alto. Lots of good food. Debbie Soest and Amanda Rogers left Sunday afternoon for a week of camping at Wesley Woods Rich. Jeannie and Shirley Soest went back to Woodbeck Lake Sunday afternoon It was much quieter Sunday Everyone reluctantly packed up to go home and back to work for another week Mr and Mrs Hank Harst and Petra and Christina from the Netherlands were the guests of the Garry Durkee family for three days last week In June the Durkees guests were the older Harst daughters. Jenneka and Marietta The Harst family was kept busy seeing the sights and visiting relatives They will be going home in August probably to rest. The Durkees enjoyed the visit immensely Proud parents of a baby girl, bom July 19. are Mr and Mrs Phillip Debne of East Lansing. Weighing in at 7 lbs. 9 ozs.. the little miss answers to the name of Lindsley M ache lie Phil is the son of Paul and Ruth Debrie of Caledonia Congratulations to Peter and Beth Mulder of Caledonia on the arrival of their new son. And to Duane and Shirley Gunnink of Caledonia on their new daughter. Roxanne Isaccs and Michael Warren Biondo were married June 20 at Grandville United Methodist Church. Parents of the couple are Robert and Ruth Isaacs of Caledonia and Mario and Joyce Biondo of Wyoming. Congratulations to the newlyweds Penny Joy Yonkers and Scott Lee Collins were mar­ ried on June 20 at Trinity United Methodist Church Parents of the couple are Carl and Marcia Yonkers of Caledonia and John and Donella Collins of Kentwood and Gail Collins of Southfield Congratulations to the happy couple. Tamara Jo Deem and John Paul Flanagan McNamara ex­ changed wedding vows May 30 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia Parents of the bride are Thomas and Cheryl Deem of Caledonia. Parents of the groom are Thomas and Stephanie McNamara of East Grand Rapids and Paula McNamara of Grand Rapids. Congratulations to Dr Leslie Wessman. Ph D We had all the confidence in the world that he would get his degree. Good job! Mission Day at the Clark Home is Thursday. Aug. 6 at 9:30 a m. Hope you’re having fun. The Rev. Adam Chy rowski will be preaching Sunday at Caledonia United Methodist Church. Saturday. Aug. 15. at the Caledonia United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. "A Celebra­ tion with Ed and Mary Lou Passenger.” The public is invited. Congratulations to Jim and Vivian Sherman who will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Aug. 30. Caledonia United Methodist Church’s U.M.W general meeting will be held at the home of Vivian Sherman on Aug. 13 at 9:30 a m. All ladies are welcome. father passed away from The Rillema Family reu­ cancer in Massachusetts a nion was held at Hugh’s Park week ago Sunday. Kerry flew in Hudsonville. Everyone at­ out there for his dad’s funeral tending had a good time. services. The Clair Ferris’ had a bam The Caledonia Sportsmen’s sale last week. club will hold their next steak The Matchele Family reu­ supper for the public August nion was held on Sunday . 11. - S6 per plate Aug. 2 at the home of Mr and 1 heard that Mrs. Marjorie Mrs Kenneth Janescheck in Kaechele had a heart attack Cascade with a bountiful pot and was taken to Metropolitan luck dinner Many of the Hospital last weekend. Our guests enjoyed a pontoon ride best wishes to her. on the river. Bertah Thurketle s bam is Thelma Gehl's back. I miss­ still being tom down. Today ed her while she was on the guys are working on tak­ vacation. ing the roof off If the weather Don and Dorothy Staiger cooperates it should be down and daughter Sarah and Aaron by next week. and Eric Arcee all enjoyed The Fred Fleischmann s another trip to Cedar Point. fam.ly came from Maryland Sarah s family have a new to visit their mom. Barbara, camper which they all and Claire Waite They took enjoyed them up to the big bridge and Don Staiger spent a few to Macmac Island days up north at the cabin Renee Striplm. 10-year-dd Mrs. Gerry Neil had the daughter of Mr. and Mrs misfortune to fall and has Gordon Stnplin. traveled via some broken bones Best New York to Bermuda with wishes to her. She is at Kent the New Olympian’s Baton Community Hospital 750 Twirlers. Her parents are very Fuller Street for therapy proud of her Don and Dorothy Staiger accomplishments are expecting company from Have you tried the new Loraine. Ohio on the 9. sidewalks out on Main Street ’ Iva Langkamp said they had They sure are nice a big group attend their family Happy August Birthdays to reunion last month held at Jenna Shook on the 2nd; Bill Caledonia Park. Relatives ar Proos (Sr ) on the 6th. Ernest rived from all over. She said it Shook on th 21st; Joe Niles on was a nice get-together Iva is the 22nd; Maurice McBride feeling well after having had on the 24th. and Shonnie pneumonia and a bit of Niles on the 21st. rhumatoid arthritis. Happy Anniversary to Sue Mrs. Helen Rich is quite ill ami Bill VanPort Fleet on the Our biggest wishes to her. 8th. Paul am! Mary Niles on Holy family parishioners the 9th; Mike and Came Niles welcomed their new pastor, on the 22nd; Dave and Carl the Rev. James Cusack Slocum on the 28th, and Our condolances to the Maurice and Phyllis McBride family of Mr. Kerry Goodwin on the 31st. of Emmons Street, whose Knolls-Ray wed on Gun Lake Newlyweds Russell Ray (glasses) and bride Kim Knolls prepare to speak their marriage vows in a boat on Gun Lake. We have the right key to your home mortgage. Come in and let's talk! Newlyweds Kim Knolls, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Ronald Knolls. Marsh Road. Gun Lake, and Russel Ray of Otsego did not let the heat and humidity put a damper on their July 25 wedding day. Instead the couple chose to exchange marriage vows at 3 p.m. in a deck boat near the island in Gun Lake. Colorful balloons that decorated the wedding party Christian concert set for Aug. 14 Ifpi&tiitgS (lifp Itwk OFFICES IN ... HASTINGS MIDDLEVILLE BELLEVUE NASHVILLE 150 W. Court 435 Arlington 115 N. Main 203 N. Main A Christian contemporary concert featuring the •Talleys” and Promise" groups will be held Friday. Aug 14 at 7:30 p.m at South Christian High School. Tickets are S5 available at Zondervan Book Stores. Cutlerville Christian Book Store or by calling Carol Brink at 868-6477 Proceeds benefit Right to Life. and surrounding boats were released after the ceremony, performed by Magistrate Kathy Sunior of Hastings •The Wedding March” was heard from a tape deck on board the wedding boat Lon Knoll was the maid of honor and Gary Lakeman was the best man Other attendants were Steve and Brenda Narris. Several guests said it was the first time they attended a wedding wearing swimming suits, friend Rita Roberts said Following the ceremony the couple drove around the lake greeting neighbors and friends in a 1966 Pontiac convertible before arriving at the Gun Lake Snowmobile Club for their 5:30 p.m reception The couple honeymooned in northern Michigan and plan to make their home in Plainwell. Red Haven PEACHES Apples • sweet com • Tomatoes • Preserves • Honey — COUNTRY CRAFT LOFT — HILTON FARMS - APPLE ACRES 2893 108th St., Caledonia, Ml Ph. 8918019 or 891-8947 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 6. 1987 / Page 7 Martin school superintendent involved in Pages’ Resort tiff The superintendent of Mar­ tin Public Schools may be charged with assault and bat­ tery in Barry County involv­ ing an argument he got into with Hastings attorney David H Tripp. Barry County Sheriff s deputies report Superintendent David H Peden declined to comment on the possible charges Tuesday The incident occurred around 10 p.m. July 24 at Pages' Resort on Gun Lake, marine deputies said. Deputies said Peden and his wife were nding on Peden’s pontoon boat with Vicksburg residents Harold Reno and Robert Harper and their wives when the group attempted to moor the pontoon at Pages Resort. The couples were attemp­ ting to make a landing so they could walk to nearby Sam's Other Joint, resort co-owner Ray Page said. "They attempted to moor the pontoon to Pages gas dock, assuming thes could do so ‘because it looked like a Harper) stated that they then pulled the boat in close to shore, indicating an area of the lake still in front of Pages' property, and walked ashore.” Page then told the group that they were trespassing and public place with all the lights, etc.'." deputy Robert Power said ‘ ‘They were told they could not moor there by Deb Page unless her dad Ray okayed rt Page did not okay it. police satd. but the group proceeded to pull the boat ashore anyway. "At this point or shortly thereafter, the wives of all these gentlemen left and walk­ ed to Sam’s Other Joint." Power said. “The men (Reno and Gun, Payne Lake accidents reported by Sheriff’s Dept. "During these early weeks of summer, people are eager to get their boats m the water for the first sail of the season. We’re urging them to simply use caution and common sense when planning their summer recreation or work." Johnson said "Sailboat owners should keep away from overhead First Community ‘Spirit’ winner announced I power lines when raising a mast or launching a boat,” said Johnson. “It's difficult to judge distances when looking skyward Power lines may ap­ pear higher than a mast when, in fact, they could be the same height as the mast.” Johnson said. "Accidents have occurred in the past in parking lots and near launch sites when sailboats have contacted power lines, so please be careful.” Johnson said. ”No( only boaters, but peo­ ple on the ground, also need to be careful.” Johnson said. “When working near your home's roof line, keep an ex­ tra eye out for overhead lines. This is especially important when installing or repairing television antennas and trim­ ming trees.” said Johnson. “The length of antennas often places them at the same height as power lines. They are heavy and akward to han­ dle. This combination can cause tragic results if the per­ son is not careful.” warned Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Stone of 905 W. Main St. in Mid­ dleville hove been chosen as the first recipients of the Community Spirit Award presented by Del Riley and George Sinen II of Greenridge Realty. The award goes to the people in the community who are responsible for improving the image of the com­ munity, the real estate agents said. People in the community are welcome to submit names for possible award recipients by calling 795-9775 Fridays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Engagement received stitches in both legs. Willard said. Also Sunday. the owner of a 14-foot flatbottom power boat and his wife were uninjured when their boat was swamped by a wave and overturned on Payne Lake at 8:15 p.m. William E. Morgenstern. 53. of 1254 Lynn Rd . Mid­ dleville. and his wife Mary L.. 52. were pulled out of the water by nearby boaters and jet skiers. Deputies are still in­ vestigating that accident. Jonathan Moretti, 19. of 1083 Shady Lane. Mid dleville. was treated for lacerations on his shins after he fell on his jet ski on Gun Lake Sunday at 9:15 p.m.. Eldon Willard of the Barry County Sheriff s Department reported. Moretti jumped a wave. Willard said, and as his feet descended, he slipped, falling and striking his shins on the vessel’s ride plate. Moretti was taken to Pen­ nock Hospital where he Beware of power lines on land and water Conwmcn Power Com­ pany is alerting boaters to “look before you launch” as the Milboat and recreation season gets under way Frank Johnson, district manager for the utility's Battle Creek District says putting safety first is important whether heading for the water of staying put on land couldn't leave their boat there. Power said. “The conversation became quite heated and several in­ dividuals from Pages' Resort came to the scene.” Power said. One of the individuals was attorney David Tripp. Power said, a resident of the lake and owner of South Side Pizza. Tnpp got into an argument with the men. deputies said Tripp told police the argu me nt culminated in Peden sinking Tripp in the chest with his fist. * “Mr. Reno and Mr Harper indicated that they felt threatened by the presence of so many people When asked about the (alleged) assault. thc> stated thes saw Mr Peden poke his finger into Mr Tripp's chest.” Power said. Police were called, and Tnpp indicated he wanted to press charges against Peden Page, a history teacher at Thornapple Kellogg High School, said keeping boaters from docking on his private beach has "always been a problem." "I have an unwritten rule — I don't let anybody park there," he said Vandenberg graduates from boot camp Jim Vandenberg of Mid­ dleville graduated from boot camp as an E-2 in the U.S. Navy in August of 1986. He then stayed on in Great Lakes. III. for three months to com­ plete Hospital Corps School. He graduated with honors in November of 1986 as a hospital corpsman. Since then he has moved to Portsmouth. VA. He’s been working in the labor and delivery ward at the Port­ smouth Naval Hospital for the past eight months helping the doctors and nurses during delivery by getting needed in­ struments. He takes care of infants after delivery by clean­ ing, suctioning, testing reflexes and keeping a close eye on the infants for any special needs until they are taken to the nursery. He also cleans the delivery room and sets up for the next delivery. Jim has advanced to E3 since being in Portsmouth. His rate as of now is HN. which is a hospital man. His next step will be HM3. petty officer third class. Jim’s future goals include attending the Navy’s physical therapy school. After comple­ tion of the school he plans on attending college while still in the Navy to get a degree as a registered physical therapist. 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The picture depicts how the front (top) and bock of the school will look upon completion. by Kathleen J. Oresik Contracts for the new eight­ room McFall Elementary School addition are being signed this week after ap­ proval by the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education Monday following a presenta­ tion by William McCarthy, project manager for E&V Inc The board awarded the bid contracts for Phase 1 of the project to: — Dan Valley Excavating. Inc., a local contractor, for earthwork to rough/finish grade in the amount of $42,370. — Cascade Cement of 6700 68th Street. Dutton, for footing and foundations in the amount of $27,870: — Dan Valley Excavating. Inc. for site utilities in the amount of $20,230; — Osthemo Hill Inc. of Kalamazoo, with offices at 2050 Turner N.W.. Grand Rapids, for doors, frames and finish hardware in the amount of $29,414; and — Wolverine Paving Inc. of Alto for asphalt paving in the amount of $16,040. McCarthy explained that phase 1 is earthwork that in­ cludes the rough and finish grade and installation of footings and foundations In phase 2. he said, slabs will be poured and underground utilites. Superintendent Garrett said construction would begin at the elementary this week. Design development given for Page Elementary The board members were given a design development presention by Daverman Associates, architects for the new Page Elementary which they approved with minor changes In the landscaping and grading plans. Daverman Associates offered an asphalt driveway, a light duty asphalt parking lot and a heavy duty bus driveway and said the ser­ vice drive would be screened by trees on the Bender Road side. They proposed standard playground equipment, cut timber monkey bars and a sandbox-type play area for kindergarten and first grade to include smaller scale play ground equipment. There would also be an area of land available for a poten­ tial soccer field. In explaining the floor plan Daverman architects proposed that all entrances have a covered entry consisting of a roof overhang leading to a vestibule and lobby large enough to accomodate com­ munity activities. The building elevations, they said, draw attention to the mam entrance. They said two different building materials would be used and that the building would take on a layering of brick, concrete, sill, brick, sill and block grid pattern The administration area would vary with a brick, sill, block, sill and block design. The center portions of the front and back elevation will be natural color to offset the rather dark brick, the ar­ chitects said, adding that the concrete block will be a ‘ white side of gray” in color. Board members asked that the sill, proposed to extend two inches from the building, be made flush with the building instead The inside of the building will remain constant with the outside materials, they said, and will consist of scored block, brick and dry wall above door height to bounce the light. The multi-purpose room will be large enough to seat two-thirds of the student body or 350 students. Board members suggested laminated “baseball proof’ windows for the 24x60 foot gymnasium that is to have an 18 inch pitch roof with a membrane coating. Drainage will be at one end of the building inside to prevent freezing. The architects said the kit­ chen function will be similar to that of McFall in that it will be a serving type kitchen "Food won't be made from scratch.” they said In other business the board agreed to have a 85x120 foot section of roof at the high school that covers four classrooms replaced with a membrane roof at a cost of $22,550 Garrett said the schixil has received one quote of $5,510 to clean and fill cracks on the high school parking lot and to seat the south portion. He recommended tabling action until the status of the budget was determined An asphalt strip at the back of the West Elementary may be a higher priority, he said. For local news of Middleville and Caledonia Subscribe now! SECTION 00010 • NOTICE TO BIDDERS • The Thornapple Kellogg Schools will receive sealed Proposals from qualified bidders for the McFall Elementary School Addition — Phase II consisting of Bid Division 107: Concrete. 108 Masonry. 109: Steel Erection. 110: Carpentry. 111: Roofing. 112: Windows /Glass and Glazing. 113: Exterior Plaster Finish System. 114 Drywall, 115 Acoustical Ceilings, 116: Hard and Soft Tile, 117: Carpet, 118: Painting, 119: Caulking, 120: Chalk & Tackboards. 121: Kitchen Equipment. 122: Plumbing, 123: HVAC, 124: Electrical There will be a pre bid meeting held on Tuesday. August 11, 1987 at 1:30 p m at the McFall Elementary School, 509 W. Main, Middleville, Ml Proposals to be delivered in person to McFall Elementary, 509 W Mam, Middleville or mailed to McFall Elementary, do Administration Office. 3885 Bender Road. Middleville, Ml 49333, Attn Mr Steven Garrett Proposals must be received “prior” to 1:30 p.m. (local time), on August 18,1987. Proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud All bids will be evaluated at a later date The Project will utilize separate prime contracts All contracts for construction will be direct contracts with the Owner. Overall coordination of the Project will be the responsibility of the construction management firm. E&V, Incorporated The Architect/Engineer for the project is Daverman Associates, Inc , 82 loria, N W., Grand Rapids. Ml 4§503 (616) 456 3500. Attn Mr Dennis Sawinski. The Owner will award contracts on August 24, 1987. to separate Contractors for separate Bid Divisions or combinations of btd divisions Any Bidder, at their option, may submit a combined Proposal for any combination of Bid Divisions by offenng a Combined Bid Deduct A separate Bid must be submitted for each Bid Division included in any such combined Proposal All Project procedures and documents are designed to facilitate delivery of the Project through multiple prime construction contracts The Owners forms, rather than industry master forms, are used for all documents Bidders shall read and review the Bidding Documents carefully, and shall familiarize themselves thoroughly with all requirements Requests by Contractors for inclusion as bidders shall be addressed to the Construction Manager E&V. Incorporated. 86 East Sixth Street. Holland Ml 49423. (616) 392-2383, Attn Julie Hohfield One set of Bidding Documents will be provided free of charge to Bidders The Bidding Documents are on file for inspection at the Architect's office A $50.00 document replacement charge will be assessed only if the Documents are not returned to the Project Team in good usable cond t>on Requests for additional sets of Bidding Documents shari be addressed to the Construction Manager a charge may be assessed for such additional sets Proposals shall be submitted on the Proposal Forms furnished separately by the Construction Manager, and shall be completely filled in and executed in accord with the Bidding Documents Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of Base Bidts) shall accompany each proposal. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of forty-five <45) days Successful Bidders may be required to furnish Surety Bonds as stated »n the Specifications. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, to accept other than a tow Bid. and to waive informalities, irregularities and/or errors in Proposals, which they feel is in their best interest. END OF SECTION 00010 An overview of the approved landscaping and parking areas. Chamber garage sale ‘success’ by Kathleen J. Oresik The Third Annual Mid­ dleville Garage Sale, held July 23 and 24. is being termed “very successful”. Don Boysen of the Mid­ dleville Rotary Club said the club took in $2,750 in gross sales. Approximately $1,750 of that went to help fund the TK Youth Baseball building project, he said A portion of the proceeds also went to help offset the Middleville Chamber of Commerce s Auction which was cancelled Saturday due to lack of signins. The purpose of the auction was to help fund the baseball project. Boysen said, so the Rotary advanced the project $1,000. Anything over that amount, he said, went to fund the project There were easily hundreds of shoppers downtown. The heat deterred shopping some. People just didn’t want to stand out in the weather for too long But we had a good turnout. Two days of sales helped. - Dave Hopkins Chamber president Lon Lefanty said the chamber and Rotary members put in “a lot” of work. He said he felt the auction did not fare too well because of hot weather and fair attendance Dave Hopkins of Profes­ sional Pharmacey said over 100 merchants and homeowners combined to make the two-day sale a success ‘ There were easily hun dreds of shoppers downtown The heat deterred shopping some People just didn’t want to stand out in the weather for too long But we had a good turnout Two days of sales really helped.” he said The TK Band Boosters who also held a sale and a conces­ sion stand fared well, he said They took in approximately $650, he added �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 6. 1987 / Page 9 Michigan may pocket $75 million dollar tax windfall In the latest chapter of this year’s chaotic budget process. Governor Blanchard has decided to cut appropriations measures by $205 million ~ and allow a $75 million tax in­ crease to occur. I support his decision to reduce the budget. Overall state spending should be in line with projected tax revenues. This year a legislative majority failed to make that connection In fact, as economic forecasters' pessimism grew, so did the size of the budget bills While lawmakers should have exercised more purdencc. the Governors failure to involve himself earlier in budgetary decision­ making has poisoned the im­ pending taxing and spending debate. Just last month former Budget Director Naftaly. ac­ ting of behalf of the ad­ ministration. agreed with legislative majority leaders to increase the executive budget proposal by more than $120 million. Blanchard affirmed his director’s actions and praised the "smooth as glass'* session. The abrupt about-face has angered key legislators whose cooperation will be necessary to reconstruct a budget due to take effect on Oct. I One key Democratic Appropriations Committee member charged that Blanchard was dishonest and a liar In addition to the ugly mood caused by the Governor's curious timing, others aspects of this cutback plan could lead to a legislative brawl in September: Many line item vetoes neatly sever non-essential, pct projects for the budget but Blanchard also proposes to re­ shuffle negotiated spending levels for programs such as aid to local schools and sub­ LANSING DIARY by PAUL HILLEGONDS 54th DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE sidized health cate. Because these reductions apparently will require the legislature to re-enact Medicaid and educa­ tion appropriations, the debate over basic budget priorities may start anew As the Senate Appropriations Chair warned. “The scope of these vetoes in some area is tantamount to re­ opening the budget '' -Calling for a nine-month delay in returning the “in­ come tax windfall " would enable the state to pocket $75 million which Governor Blan­ chard promised to give back to Michigan citizens. He should keep his promise. The Administration's acceptance of a partial back-door tax hike will surely encourage key House Democrats to spend the entire $170 million windfall this year and in years ahead a move already advocated by the House Appropriations Committee Chair Even the Governor's one-year. $75 million tax hike would sustain for now a level of state spen­ ding that existing tax rates cannot support during a future economic recession in Michigan. The result will be far more drastic budget cuts, or another tax increase. Blanchard's bad timing threatens to sidetrack con­ sideration this fall of issues important to Michigan's future -- school finance reform, transportation fun­ ding and cost-cutting changes in products liability and unemployment insurance Ex-con talks to teens in new “Twice Pardoned” film to be shown in Caledonia alcohol, drugs, illicit sex and wrong associations that led to his imprisonment. In this two-part series, taped before 10.000 teens in San Antonio. Texas, and on location at Georgia State Penitentiary. Morris en­ courages young people to realize how much they are loved Speaking from per­ sonal experience, he explains how feelings of inferiority can make them vulnerable to peer pressure. He also shares, in a down-to-earth manner, some of the tragic consequences of his wrong choices. “Twice Pardoned” has been enthusiastically endorsed by noted family psychologist and best-selling author Dr. James Dobson. * I have never seen a more powerful message for teens. " Dobson said. “Every young person in America needs to see these films. ” In 1969, as a result of false JULY 28. 1987 zoning of Johnson and Arlington President Thotcher called the Street testimony from two meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Hardy moved that Council re­ “friends." Morris was con­ Present Bray Filcek Hardy. quest Planning ond Zoning Com­ victed of armed robbery and Myers. Riley, and VandenBerg mission give Council a definite murder, and was sentenced to Absent: None recommendation on the Zoning of Guests: Marge Loew. News the property at 205 Arlington. a double life term at Georgia Reporters. Vincent Meaney and Support by Bray. Ayes all. State Penitentiary . After eight years in prison (including Leona McGhee Carried. Minutes of the July 14. 1987 Myers moved that Council have "hard time" on Death Row), meeting were approved as read Planning and Zoning Commission Morris made a commitment to with the correct spelling of look into up dating the Master Jesus Christ and began an Wiersma and should be President Plan for the Village of Mid­ outreach to young people to Bray dleville. Support by VandenBerg help them avoid the traps that Hardy moved that Council have Ayes oil. Carried Public Works B approach owners Discussion held on the property got him into trouble. of property adjoining the Village of the Central Wrecking Junk Moms was miraculously Holl to see if they are interested Yard. released on parole on March in using it for expanding their With no further business. Hordy 14. 1978. after nearly a businesses. Support by Myers. moved for adjournment Support decade behind bars He later Ayes all. Carried by Broy Ayes oil Corned. was graduated from Letters read from Planning Meeting adjourned at 7 43 p m Commission members Shirley Village Clerk Cheryl Hooper Southeastern Bible College in Miller and Marge Loew on the Birmingham. Ala., and was granted a full pardon by Georgia Governor George license for beer only JULY 31. 1967 Acquire o one day $500,000 Busbee on March 15. 1981. President Thotcher called the special meeting to order at 6 00 liability Insurance Policy Moms’ first book. "Twice Have a controlled drinking pm. Pardoned An Ex-Con Talks Present Broy Filcek Hardy area To Parents And Teens." has No beverage removed from Myers Riley and VandenBerg ranked near the top of Chris­ fenced designated area. Absent None tian best-seller lists since its I D check Guests Pot Holes Mr Purdum Prudence tn serving ond Kim Lewellyn release in June 1986 by Focus Have a security force available A committee approach Council on the Family Publishing “Twice Pardoned." a new film presentation in two parts, created especially for teenagers, examines the destructive ways in which many young people try to cope with the pains and pressures of growing up It will be shown at Caledonia Christian Reformed Church located at 9957 Cherry Valley (M-37 and 100th St.) on Aug 9 and 16 at II a m. In this recent release from Focus on the Family Films, ex-con Harold Morris tells his incredible life story and urges teenagers to avoid the snares: VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES on having a Jim Bowman Benefit for September 19. 1987. Discus sion held. Hordy moved that Council sup port the Jim Bowmon Benefit Committee with the recommen datsons and stipulations on their endeavor with the Village Manager ond Village Attorney Stipulations as follows. Hold at Spring Park on Sotur day. September 19. 1967 from 3 00 p.m. to 11 00 p.m A raffle dance with band and beer tent Acquire o one day liquor (Middleville Reserve Officers or the equivalent Leave the area m a clean condition Agree to all final arrangements determined necessary by the M»ddleville Village Manager or Village Attorney Support by VandenBerg Ayes oil Carried With no further business Broy moved for adjournment Support by Filcek Ayes oil Carried Meeting adjourned at 6 15 p.m Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk Camp Catch A Rambow For Children With Cancer FIND OUT MORE 1-8OO-.ACS-2345 laws. To help avoid this pro­ blem. I have urged House Speaker Owen and Majority Leader Engler to call the Ap­ propriations Committees back to Lansing before the legislature reconvenes on Sept. 22. Considering the fine mess legislators and the Governor have gotten themselves into not to mention the Oct. I start to new fiscal year - we had better get to work as soon as possible. CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION of State Bank of Caledonia . Caledonia, Michigan 49316 • Kent County • Transit No. 72405879 Consolidated Report of Condition of STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA of Caledonia, Michigan 49316 and Foreign and Domestic Subsidiaries, at the close of business June 30, 1987, a state banking institution organized for operating under the banking laws of this state and a member of the Federal Reserve System Published in accordance with a call made by the State Bank Authority and by the Federal Reserve Bank of this District. — ASSETS -- Amounts m Thousands Cash and balances due from depository institutions: Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin............ Interest-bearing balances.................................................... Securities........................................................................................ Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell.................................................................. Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans and leases, net of unearned income ....................... 31.722 LESS. Allowance for loan and lease losses 337 LESS. Allocated transfer risk reserve........................... none Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance. and reserve.............................................................................. Assets held in trading accounts.................................................. Premises and fixed assets (including capitalizedleases)......... Other real estate owned........................... none Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies .............................................................. Customers* liability to this bank on acceptance outstanding Intangible assets............................................................................ Other assets.................................................................................... TOTAL ASSETS.............................................................................. $1,644 none 11.903 4.100 31,385 none 361 none none none 761 50.154 - LIABILITIES Deposits: In domestic offices.................................................................... Noninterest-bearing................................................................ 5,459 Interest bearing . . . . . 38.364 In foreign offices, Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and IBFs Noninterest-bearing Interest bearing Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase........................................................ Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury............... Other borrowed money.................................................................. Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases ...................................................................... Bank’s liability on acceptances executed and outstanding . . Notes and debentures subordinated to deposits....................... Other liabilities............................................... x.............................. TOTAL LIABILITIES.................................................................. Limited-life preferred stock.......................................................... 43,823 none none none none none none 321 44.144 none — EQUITY CAPITAL — Perpetual preferred stock.............................................................. Common stock................................................................................ Surplus ............................................................................................ Undivided profits and capital reserves......................................... Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL.............................................................. TOTAL LIABILITIES, limited-life preferred stock, and equity capital ...................................................................... none 800 1,200 4,010 6,010 50,154 — MEMORANDA — Deposits of State Money - Michigan ........................................... none — SECURITIES — U.S. Treasury securities................................................................ 5,892 5,859 U.S. Government agency and corporation obligations: All holdings of U.S. Government-issued or -guaranteed certificates of participation in pools of residential mortgages 4,365 4,365 All other........................................................................................ none none Securities issued by states and political subdivsions in the U.S : Taxable securities.................................................................. none none Tax-exempt securities...................................................... 1,586 1 611 Other securities (debt and equity): All holdings of private (i.e., nongovernment-issued or -guaranteed) certificates of participation in pools of residential mortgages) .......................................................... none none All other securities (debt and equity) (includes Federal Reserve stock)........................................................................ 60 60 Total (sum of items 1 through 4 (total of column A must equal Schedule RC, item 2) ................................................................ 11,903 11,895 — MEMORANDUM — Pledged securities.......................................................................... none I. Harold J. Gless. President, of the above named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Condition has been prepared in conformace with the instructions issued by the Baord of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the State Banking Authority and is true to the best of my knowledge and belief We. the undersigned directors, attest to the correctness of this Report of Condi tion and declare that it has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformace with the instructions issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the State Banking Authority and is true and correct Harold J. Gless, President John J. DeVries, Director James L. Sherman, Director James E. Gless, Director �Page 10 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 6. 1987 Michigan turkeys lack adaptability, Allegan birds doing well The Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation and the National Wild Turkey Federa­ tion have released a detailed report on Michigan turkeys which concludes there are genetic related problems with most of the state s birds “Implications of Continued Transplanting of Turkeys of Game Farm Origin The Michigan Case" analyzes the use of game farm birds and their descendents to re­ establish turkeys in our state. Turkeys in northern Michigan arc descendents of game farm birds. The study says that because of their ancestry, those turkeys lack sufficient inherited wildness to thrive, except where fed and well protected. Any they can't naturally expand their ranges, the study reports. Much of the report deals with the documented dif­ ferences between wild strain turkeys and birds of game farm origin Citing a wide variety of field and laboratory comparisons in other states, the study suggests that game farm turkeys and their descendants Tend to be less coor­ dinated and alert than wild strain birds. May have less resistance to adverse environmental con­ ditions and forced fasting. Have smaller brains, adrenal glands, and pituitary glands Are less wary when stalk cd by predators, and are more susceptible as poults to predation - Sometime* nest in areas, whereas wild strain hens always nest in concealing ground cover genetic variability. Because of lhese characteristics, the game farm bird descendants tend to exist in lower population densities than wild strain birds, and cant expand their ranges away from areas where they are fed and/or well protected, the study concludes. Assists from humans, the report ex­ plains. are necessary to offset poor survival of poults In addition to summarzing studies which have compared wild strain turkeys with game farm birds, the report traces the origin and looks at the characteristics of existing flocks in Allegan and northern Michigan Michigan is the only slate with a turkey population con­ sisting mostly of game farm bird descendants In the last four years, however, state wildlife managers have releas­ ed wild strain birds trapped in other states at 16 southern Michigan locations. MWHF and other organizations have helped secure birds and fund the program. “Wild strain turkeys in southern Michigan are doing extremely well and are rapidly expanding their ranges." says Ed Tucker. DNR Region III (So. Michigan) ........... Wildlife * Biologist. As the MHithern Michigan turkeys spread into the Allegan area and into northern T-K Tigers are County Pony League Camps The Middleville T.K Tigers took first place out of 11 teams with a record of 10 wins and I loss, making them the Pony League Champs in Barry County Their record is wins 10-9. 16-3. 12-1. 18-1. 18-6. 10-2, 10-0. 17-6. 8-5. 23-5 and one loss 17-16. The Tigers were a strong defensive team and their of­ fense team hatting average was 405. coach Bob Wiennga said. The Middleville T.K. Tigers Pony leogue champs are (front row from left): Scott Van oartsen. Steve VonDuine. Matt Smith, Matt Wiesenhofer. Vernon DeWitt. Sam Powell, and Jamie Payne, (back row from left) Coach Bob Wierenga. Mark Boivin. Jason Pranger John Scheib. Mike Wierenga. Brad Bruner, and Coach Jim Scheib. Michigan, the MDNR will have to decide whether to eliminate existing flocks of game farm origin to prevent interbreeding. The new study strongly recommends that this be done by repeated fall hunting a few years poor to any planned stocking or natural advance of wild strain birds into area with turkeys of game farm origin. It also calls for stronger laws to prevent private releases of game farm turkeys, suggesting that breeders be allowed to sell on­ ly turkeys which are pinioned so as to prevent flight and long term survival in the wild. “The Foundation generally does not fund this kind of study." said MWHF Presi dent Dave Smethurst. of Gaylord. “But we are com­ mitted to helping restore wild turkey populations in Michigan, and continued con­ troversy about stock quality could hamper our effort. We saw the study as a chance to get all the facts out on the table .“ Middleville Community tennis club to meet BAM! (Bicycle Around Michigan) Public input requested for wetlands for Life and Breath!! Sign Up Now! The AMERICAN ± LUNG ASSOCIATION of Michigan is offering these exciting September bike tours The Wetlands Permit Pro­ cess Review Committee has scheduled a public hearing to provide an opportunity for citizens to express their view­ points on Michigan’s wetlands program The public hearing will be held Aug. 21, at 9 a.m., in the Law Building Auditorium, just west of the Slate Capitol, Lansing. Leelanau Lakeshore Loop - September m3 Sleeping Bear Dunes. Leland Harbor beaches and MORE Tip O’ the Mitt Tour ■ September 19-21 Scenic Mackinac Island, swimming, history. LEISURE LEISURE Tip of the Tail Tour " September 19-20 The picturesque Keweenaw Peninsula in our glonous Upper Peninsula waterlaHs adventure legend established this summer by Department of Natural Resources Director Gordon E. Guyer. Its chore is to review the wetlands permit­ ting process and report back with recommendations by Oct 15. The committee has met for the first time and begun discussions of the issues they will be addressing over the summer. Members of the public are urged to submit information to the committee by attending the public hearing or submit­ ting their views in writing to Greg Lyman. Assistant to the Director. Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources. P.O. Box 30028. Laming, Ml 48909 We do the work - you have the fun!! Indoor accommodations, all you can eat meals, sag wagon service, maps, and medical and mechanical support are available for just a S20 out-of pocket cost on each tour Choose a two or three day tour as Ybur vacation alternative to some of Michigan's most scenic locations For more information call 1-800 292 5979 or the Lung Association nearest you' Send me more nformanon on the BAM! Leelanau Lakeshore Loop. Septemper 11 !3 Tip 0 the Mitt Io*. September ® ?1 Tip ot the Tail W. September 19 20 Name Street Qty State Z$ Phone Mai to AMERICAN Get results with Sun & News LUNG ASSOOADON of ktaftgan CLASSIFIEDS 403 Seymour Avenue Lansng Mcfsgar 48933 1179 I Phone 795-3345 The Middleville Communi ty Tennis Club will meet Thursday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. in the T.K Middle School Library where an organiza­ tional meeting will be held for TK girls begin b-ball practice The Thornapple Kellogg girls varsity basketball team will begin practice at 9 am Aug. 10 the high school gymnasium. Practice for the jayvee team will begin Wednesday Aug 12 at 4 p.m. at the high school gymnasium. The girls freshmen team will start their season with a practice Aug. 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the gym. Middleville to hold physicals Sports physicals for Thor nappie Kellogg High School and Middle School will be held Tuesday, Aug. II, at 4 p.m. in the high school locker rooms. Students must have physicals in order to par­ ticipate in sports. The cost is $5 Signup forAYSO soccer program The Middleville AYSO Soccer program for 1987-88 will be starting in September All children who will be 7-14 before Dec. 31 may play For more information or to register to play call Kay Stolsonburg 795 2244 a community tennis club The club urges interested individuals, organisations and businesses to offer their time, money and talents to this com­ munity effort Please attend or call 795 3074 or 795 7737. Middleville Softball Monday, July 20 Jerry's Body Shop......... .8-2 Evan’s................................ .7-2 Bushwacker.................... .7-3 Reaser............................. 6-4 Kow Pattie....................... 1 0 Eash................................... .2-7 (M0 Seif & Son................ 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Ml / August 6. 1987 / Page 11 Ex-police chief to stand trial Continued from front page the case was out of town. Cain's defense attorney A. Ray Kalliel of Grand Rapids called Detective Sgt. Ronald Neil's testimony about the alleged threat to kill Mid­ dleville Village Manager Kit Roon a “surprise, that the prosecutor fished to get out to prejudice Cain with the news media and now wants to cover up '■ Following the hearing Kalliel said. “It's so far out of order and in left field. It was a grandstand play to put Cain in the hole. It was a very damag­ ing piece of evidence ham mcred in at the last minute. " “It wasn't what Neil said but when and how it was brought out. he said. In cross examination Neil said the alleged victim said Cain told her he had threaten­ ed to kill Middleville Village Manager Kit Roon the morn­ ing of July 13. (In a later interview Roon said Cain did not make the alleged threat directly to him. “I was told about it by (her ex husband)," he said ) Kalliel then asked Neil why the supposed victim did not come forward with the whole story in the first place and why there was no mention of the threat in the police report “I believe she was scared of Boyd In the past she said she knew him to be a gentleman, but not on the 13th In the past she was a friend of his," Neil testified “She was afraid of Cain and reluctant to do something about it After she had some time to think about it she decided she must tell all of the story. I didn’t feel it (the threat) needed to be a part of this incident" (criminal sexual charges), he said. Under further cross ex­ amination Neil said he did not take notes while interviewing the alleged victim on the 14th and that he had “typed the report an hour later in Wayland." He also said he had not taken a photograph, as he “probably would normally”, of a bruise the alleged victim claimed she received on her left neck from Cain “biting and sucking" on her neck. In testimony the alleged vic­ tim said her fiance left her parent's Garbow Road residence at apporximately 10 p.m. She said her parents were away on vacation and that she was home alone. Moments later, she said. “Cain came to the door, knocked, and asked to talk and possibly have a drink He indicated we would go downtown and I agreed I told him to wait and that I'd be right out. “I left with Cain and got in his 4-wheel drive truck. He backed out of the driveway It's rather long and curved As he backed down he seered off the side of the drive. I felt at that point he was drink­ ing." she said She said she asked Cain if she could drive and that he “became irate " “When we were on Garbow Road he turned east, away from town, and went in a driveway, what looked like a two-track about a half-mile from my parents' home. When he saw a house at the end he attempted to turn on a sand bank and got the truck stuck in the sand and was spinning the tires." she continued. She said she offered to drive but Cam refused. She said she fumbled with the latch and asked how the truck worked, then got out and said she would walk home. “I started to walk down the driveway, several yards, when Cam backed out and turned around He yelled, ‘get in the truck right now I'm warning you.’." she said. She testified that she was “scared and upset" but that she got back in the truck and they drove back to her parent's house. It was there that “he began to make advances." she said "I repeatedly said I wouldn't have any part of it and he repeated he wanted to have sex." she said. She said she attempted to get out of the truck when the living room phone started to ring. “I said I had to answer it, to let me go. It rang five times before I could free myself. I went in the house for the phone and Cain followed a few feet behind me. When I got in 1 sat in the chair (in the living room) and it had stop­ ped ringing," the alleged vic­ tim said. She said the room and house were dark and that she tried to telephone for help. ‘‘I fumbled with the the phone and dialed my fiance Cain came in the house and ran into the coffee table and then came on me in the chair. He knocked me and the chair over backwards when 1 com­ pleted the call. The receiver Habegger Roofing NEW & OLD NO JOB TOO SMALL - Free Estimate ASK FOR STEVE ... 795-9720 was on the arm of the chair. " In closing remarks Pro­ the alleged victim said. ~ secutor Crowley told Judge “He repeated that he would Holman he felt the alleged not leave until I would do victim gave a “clear something I told him over testimony of assault" and that and over to leave me alone. he fell there was intent by “I tried to speak in the Cain to sexually penetrate his receiver In desperation, at client. the end. I said. ‘Please come. "Assault is attempting to Help " she said commit! battery or unlawful She said that Cam got off of touching.” he said. “My her. went to another chair, client's testimony shows then went outside assault with the intent." he “I locked the door behind said. him.” she said Kalliel argued that he felt The alleged victim told the testimony was "not clear Cam's attorney that her last at all" and that he did not feel contact with Cain had been a there was proof of assault to year ago. commit criminal sexual con­ She testified to having had duct or that the alleged victim sex with Cain at that time was in mental or physical fear “two or three times." of Cain. "It was not an ongoing rela­ “1 don't think the testimony tionship. It was not an emo­ established Cain wanted to tional relationship. We didn't have sexual penetration with date." she said. her or assault with force." he Kalliel said the defense said. And he added that he felt alleges that the two had sex 10 the bruise could have hapto 15 times. penened with her boyfriend. The alleged victim also “There is no reason to testified that none of her know if it happened with clothing was tom during the Cain," he concluded. alleged incident and that she “I have no question at all had not made any marks on that we won't win this case on Cain or attempted to physical­ both counts." he said after the ly fight him off. hearing. “I tried to get out of it Kalliel said Cain, who re­ without a struggle. I did not quested a court appointed at­ physically fight back." she torney July 24 "because of said funds.” decided to retain his She said she was never services instead. threatened, physically violated or intimidated with Cain is also facing a Sept. fear by Cam in the past. But 21 trial in Kent County Circuit she said she felt threatened Ju­ Court for attempted ly 13 embezzlement charges, a five“He was very demanding, year felony. No date has been forceful and threatened me set in Barry County District verbally." she said Court for a misdemeanor She said she didn't feel he wage kickback charge involv­ would harm her if she did not ing a former Middleville succumb to Cam but she said. police officer. ‘ ‘ he meant it. He seemed to go Cain was police chief for wild and got very angry." two years when his contract She testified that Cain did was not renewed in May after not suggest harm would come the initial charges were made to her is she did not have sex against him. with him. CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m. . For Rent Thank You BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. 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Exposure to silo gas can cause permanent injury or death ‘‘The highest concentra­ tions of nitrogen oxides usual­ ly occur 48 hours after silo is filled, but no one should go into a silo for four to six weeks after filling," says Howard J. Doss. Michigan Slate University Extension agricultural safety specialist. Nitrogen dioxide is heavier than air, so it may form yellowish layers of mist above silage or drop down the silo chute. The strong silage odor can mask nitorgen dioxide's bleachlike odor. It may be present even if you can’t see or smell it. however. When silo gas is highly con­ centrated, it can kill a person in a matter of seconds, along with anyone who attempts a rescue In low concentrations, silo gas damages the respiratory system when nitrogen dioxide combines with moisture in the Employment and training available for older workers Michigan residents. 55 and older, who are looking for training, career counseling and emplos ment opportunities have service available to con­ nect them with training pro­ grams and employers. The toll-free referral number to call from anv *here in Michigan is 1-800 922 HIRE Staff ansuenng the hotline will refer callers to cooperating job placement and training projects m their area Project ABLE (Ability Bas­ ed on Long Experience!. a special program of United Community Services of Metropolitan Detroit, is fund­ ed b> Job Training Partner­ ship Act fundi from the Governor’s Office for Job Training, the C.S. Mott Foun­ dation. Travelers Companies Foundation, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and corporate contributions. Manage named to dean’s list Cindy Manage of Mid­ dleville has been placed on the Dean’s List for the Spring semester 1987 at Liberty University in Lynchburg. VA She is the daughter of Duane and Sally Manage A student qualifies for the dean s list uhen he earns a GPA of 3.5 or better in a semester lungs to form nitric acid. This acid eats away at the lung tissue and can cause penna nent damage. The symptoms include severe irritation that may lead to inflamation of lungs, though the victim may feel lit­ tle pain or discomfort. Ex­ posure symptoms - shortness of breath, a faint feeling and flu-like illness — can frequent­ ly be delayed for several days. No one should ever work along in a silo. Always work in pairs so someone can go for help in an emergency. Jim and Nancy Foote would like to announce the birth of their daughter Jessica Ruth, bom July 14, 1987. at 3:40 a m. She weighed 6 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long Welcoming her at home was Kristen, 5, and Pamela 4 Grandparents are George and Mabie Foote and Bill and Martha Castelein, all of Mid dlevillc. Great-grandparents arc Mrs Ruth Klump of Mid dlevillc, Mr and Mrs Nial Castelein of Hastings. Mrs. Ruth Foote and Mr and Mrs George Foote of Plainwell GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS OF WEST MICHIGAN, INC, Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE - 795-7625 124 East Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Your Lawn Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) _ Middleville Bob Kiinge ■®"795-7647 �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 6. 1967 HASTINGS BRANCH OFFICE Grand Valley Co-Op Credit Union is proud to be part of Hastings and the surrounding Business Community. Grand Valley Co-Op Credit Union has no restrictions for membership. Everyone is eligible to join our Credit Union Family. Hastings Branch Office is located at: 329 IN. 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Ludington Ave. Ludington, Ml 49431 $eof)(e � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-08-13.pdf 503b4f4b717da8f4d5897b00317a1d6e PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC UBRAR1 g C-6 Hastings Public Library ; . 121 Church Hastings, HI. g 121 8. CHU8CH STHen Partings, Michigan 49058 and Netos 4qo58 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia No. 14-August 13.1987 Middleville. Michigan 49333 117th Year'Twenty Cents Middleville works to rebuild downtown area by Kathleen J. Oresik The Village of Middleville is prepared to sell the site of the burned out former village hall for $2 in an effort to rebuild a business lost to fire this June and to sec another business expand Village trustee Delbert Riley told council members luesday that the Public Works “B’ Committee recommended that the village sell the 22x120 foot property to Mr and Mrs James Bowman, former owners of Kow Patty’s Saloon, and Ross Sclafam. owner of Phil’s Pizzeria for $2,750 each, to equal the cost of clean up. subject to their committing to rebuild the site. The village council, however, altered that recom­ mendation and will pay for the cleanup rather than charge it to the expanding businesses Kow Patty 's Saloon and the village hall were destroyed by fire in June, while Phil’s Pizzeria suffered extensive smoke damage President Duane Thatcher said he was disappointed in the committee recommenda­ tion and thought it was the village’s responsibility to pay for cleaning up the property “We paid $1 for the proper ty when we bought it. I hoped we would assist the Bow mans (in rebuilding).’' he said. “‘Where will the Bowman's come up with $2,700?” Trustee Marilyn VandenBerg asked Riley said there was no assesment made on the lot or the building and that an ap­ praiser would charge as much as $500 to $1,000 It was also noted that the lot where' Marianne’s Copper Door once stood is three times larger and is assessed for only $4,000. Thatcher said he was in­ terested in seeing the com­ munity grow and prosper and the downtown business Middleville may update master plan for land use, business growth by Kathleen J. Oresik Middleville officials arc looking into the future by taking steps to update the village’s master plan Tuesday they authorized Dan Parker of the Planning and Zoning Commission, who is chairman of the master plan development committee, to lake bids for updating the plan. The last master plan was made in 1955 by Williams and Works, a Grand Rapids con­ sulting firm, and may have been revised in 1972, Village Manager Kit Roon told council members Tuesday . Roon said he could only find the 1955 version and said he felt the revi­ sion. if there was one. may have been destroyed in the June fire that burned the village hall The council agreed last month that the master plan would determine land use on M-37 and throughout the village and be designed to encourage businesses to move to Middleville In other business. Parker also asked the council to establish an appreciation day for public workers to include firefighters, medical technicians, police officers and other village workers. "1 see it as a positive step. A lot of good comes from showing appreciation. Mostly they (public servants) just hear the gripes.” he said. He suggested that council members and planning commission members make up a committee to plan and help operate the event. After some discussion trustee Lon Myers said he felt the members of the Thomapple Township Board may also wish to be a part of the committee since several public servants arc employed by the township All council members supported the activity and President Duane Thatcher offered to serve on the committee. district progress. The taxpayers will benefit with a nicer restaurant and it may spur greater growth downtown, he said. Trustee William Hardy said he agreed with Thatcher and added that the village was already reimbursed for losses it sustained in the fire. “We can’t lose what we never had. " he said “The land is worthless va­ cant.” Riley said. Trustee Terry Filcek voiced her concerns saying that she felt there may be a lot of peo­ ple who would want to buy the property for a “ handsome sum ” and that she felt any money to help defray the village's cost in cleaning up the site would be helpful. But she said she agreed that “everyone wants to keep businesses in downtown.’’ After more discussion the council members unanimously agreed to sell the property to the Bowmans and Ross Sclafani for $1 each with the stipulation that they build on the property in a designated period of time The village will foot the bill for clean up. which is to begin in two weeks. The council ac­ cepted the low bid from Pitch Wreckage for $5,467 to clean up. level and grade the property Village Manager Kit Roon said both businessmen have submitted plans to ex­ pand and rebuild their businesses that would nearly double seating capacity He said he hopes Bouman will be cleaning up his property at the time that the village property is cleared. The businessmen have until Aug. 25 to accept or reject the proposed sale The council agreed to hold a benefit for the Bowmans Sept 19 at Spring Park from 3 p m to II pm where a raffle, dance w ith band and beer tent will be provided Rezoning request denied The Thomapple Floral and the request a third time at the Gift Shop will remain at 114 August meeting to come up River Street in downtown with a recommendation for Middleville, at least for a the village council. while, despite recent attempts Lowe said many neighborhood residents feared to relocate to M-37. A request by Terry and the rezoning would increase Aletha Titus to have their pro­ traffic and that the property perty located at 205 N. Arl­ did not have adequate parking ington Street, the corner of and building space. Lowe said the commission M-37 and Johnson Street, rezoned from residential to decided to recommend that commercial to house the floral the area remain residential shop was denied Tuesday by and the shop stay at its present members of the Middleville location until an update of the Village Council in a 6-2 vote. village’s master plan and zon­ Marge Lowe of the Mid­ ing proposals is complete. dleville Planning Commission (See related story.) said the commission first A motion to recommend the received the request in April. rezoning with the stipulation She said the commission held that a larger parking area be a public hearing June 22. met created was turned down by again June 29 and discussed the commission, she said. Village President Duane Thatcher and Trustee Lon Myers voted against the mo­ tion to deny the zoning. Myers said that he favored the rezoning “in light of the fact that there are commercial buildings at every corner on the west side of M 37 within the village limits. I want to do what I can to keep the business there. ” President Duane Thatcher said he voted against the denial because he felt the pro­ perty met all requirements to rezone and that it was in the best interest of the retail climate and to the best advan- tage ot the people There is no proven detriment, he said He said he did not feel the re/oning would charge the character of the neighborhood. Thatcher said he did not feel the traffic problem could be based on the amount of cars going to a the Ron Errair’s seasonal flower business on M-37. where 50 additional cars per day were counted “ That can’t be compared to ;• year-round business,” he said. However, he said he was happy the matter was resolved to keep the business in Middle vilie ”1 feel the master plan will determine whether we want to push (business growth on) M-37 or maintain a residential flavor. It will give us an entire scope.” he said. A request by a local con tractor James Robertson to build apartments on the site ot the present floral shop was ap­ proved by the council earlier this year. The approval was to include a variance to allow the apartment to rent space to the shop. Somehow that was omitted in the permit issued by the planning commission, That­ cher said But he said the floral shop has received another year's lease to remain in the existing building Area woman pleads guilty to negligent homicide Caledonia youth is grand champ... Nick Koechele of Coledonio, o member of the Cherry Volley 4-H Livestock Club, took the blue ribbon with his grand champion market steer and earned a cham­ pion crossbreed award at the Kent Canty Youth Fair in Lowell. More local winners are pictured on poge 8 and 9 A 27-year-old woman whose pickup crossed the centerline on M-37 last January and struck another vehicle head on. killing the vehicle’s driver, pleaded no contest io negligent homicide last Wednesday in Barry County Circuit Court Using a sign language inter preter during court procceedmgs, JoAnn M Burdick of 2105 Brook St, Mid­ dleville, whose hearing is im­ paired. agreed to the no con­ test plea in exchange tor a recommendation of probation instead of prison from the county prosecutor's officeNegligent homicide is a “high court” misdemcandor carrying a maximum penalty of two years in prison and>or a $2.000 fine As part of the plea agree­ ment, the prosecutor agreed not to comment during senten­ cing on whether or not Bur dick should receive jail time for the offense. Unlike pleas of guilty, no contest pleas do not require Continued on page 4 �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / August 13, 1987 School track being improved, tennis courts may be next NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN Hi, everyone! Wasn't that a wonderful ram Sunday? We got about two and one half in­ ches Sure was a blessing But the loss of electricity wasn't so hot. It shows us how dependent we are on it. Barlow Lake didn't get theirs back on until 12 hours later. Ours came on just a little after 12:30. I will be going to a seminar in Kalamazoo this next week so I will not be home Sunday night. I will call you in two week*. Saturday. Mrs. Featherly went up to Edmore to get some potatoes and fruit. Sun­ day she and the girls had din­ ner, played cards and visited. Mary VandcrWal went on a boat ride down the Maumee River in Ohio with some friends from Battle Creek last Wednesday. Got back Thursday Greta Greiner and her sister Jerry Johnson came to visit lyla Norton. Gina Stein said she had a gcxxi time at band camp this last week Brother Mike is go­ ing to Stevie Lehman's Monday. Nancy Vandal now has some new carpeting in her room, thanks to her parents Sandy VanElst said they were going to Cedar Point for several days this week. Edna Stecby and her three grandchildren made a trip up north, leaving Wednesday and coming home Saturday. Took the boat ride to Tahquamon Falls, also at the Soo. Had a real good time. Charlie Cox said that they got a phone call from son Chas in Palm Springs Satur­ day. He is opening a new nut and speciality store and told his parents about his work. Good Luck ‘Charlie! Sunday they talked to daughter Marilyn. This weekend the Hiltys had some friends from Tiffin, Ohio. This was the first time for their friends. Russ and Bev Cox and two children, to visit them here in Michigan and they seemed to have a good time. Granddaughter Shannon Newman is visiting Betty and Paul Newman for a few days this week. The Sherman's had a tux job painting their ceiling when the electricity was off Now all they have to do is to paint the walls Hope it is cooler. Scott Oliver is playing in a tennis tournament Monday at Grandville Gorxi Luck! Denise Lewis had some gals ' '"Z"^====^ from Middleville giving her a surprise baby shower Sunday She got so many nice gifts If she and the baby have the same due date, the baby should be here on the 14th Even that early in their life do the little monkeys ever agree with mom? Norma Lew is said she had a very good show last weekend in Holland Next weekend Norma will be going to Nor­ ton Shores Greta Greiner had her sister Jerry Johnson visiting with her for a couple of days this week. They had a lovely time shopping and visiting friends as well as having a good gab fest Gladys Briggs says for some unexplained reason her hay fever is light this year. She is not complaining, just delighted in feeling so good Marion Martin had two of her granddaughters visit her Sunday through Thursday Always love to have them Alice Bender has had a very busy family week Friday daughter Beverly and Steven and Christy were picked up at the Detroit Airport by Joan Tabor. Saturday they came went to Russ and Alice Bender's. Sunday they had a birthday dinner for Russell Son Bob and Carol and Cheryl. Joan Tabor. Joan and Mary Alice and daughter Kim. as well as Bev and children. Steven and Christy helped Russ celebrate his bir­ thday. Later in the day. Joan, Mary Alice and Beverly went off for a good sister three-day visit, all by themselves up near Traverse City. Steven is staying with Alice and Russell, Carol has the other children. Don and Dorothy Dean went to the National Junior Tennis Tournament at Kalamazoo College Wednes­ day and Thursday. But were unable to get tickets for the finals on Sunday. It was for the students 18 and under. They also had their grand­ children Hilary and Jake for the weekend. Our daughter Mary , hubby John and son Kyle arrived a little early this week. They came in on Wednesday in­ stead of Friday. We got to see their new trailer and have several days to visit before they had to go on to Lansing to see his mom, aunt and grandmother. Shadow and Kyle sure had a wonderful time play ing in the creek. Don't forget, folks. I will call you in two weeks! F. James Budde, D.D.S James E. Reagan. D.D.S. FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... 795-9277 MIDDLEVILLE Insurance and Medicaid Accepted by Kathleen J. Oresik The running track at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School will soon be converted from six lanes to an eight-lane metnc track and completely resurfaced The $38,795 project was approved by members of the Btvard of Education last week with the stipulation that $28,795 of the total amount would be raised by the Track Support Network and be repaid in a minimum of three years. The board had previously allocated $10,000 toward resurfacing the track. Varsity tennis coach Larry Seger and Jeannie Perry , girls track coach, first petitioned the board in July to help fund the improvements. They said the track was becoming un­ safe and that metnc lanes would accomodate state and regional meets. They also said the metnc lane would enable the school to host co-ed relay s to earn extra money. Seger said he had met with the board's Building and Grounds Committee to discuss improvements on the schools' tennis courts. Seger said chunks of surfacing are missing from some of the courts and he noted that the courts at McFall Elementary. built in 1955. are ‘ in very bad shape.'’ He asked the board to look into the feasibility of building four new courts at the south etui of the Middle School. He said the four existing courts at the high school were donated and that no funds have been allocated to improving the courts Candy Hoisted, a tennis booster, said later that the on­ ly improvements to the courts were made possible through the boosters She added that boosters also paid for tennis uniforms. She said Seger is presenting a proposal to the board members this week that would introduce students to tennis at the junior high level. Hoisted said the U. S. Ten­ nis Association has an ongo­ ing program through the Mid­ dle School and has donated approximately $3,000 and bO tennis rackets to the school. “Now they need a place to play." she said. Board members agreed to instruct the Building and Grounds Committee to study three options and consider the site south of the Middle School gym and report back to the board Tuesday. In other business, the bus drivers' contracts were ratified by the board to in­ clude a raise for the 1987-88 year. Regular runs were in­ creased from $11.20 to $11.90 an hour per run; extra runs were increased from $6 65 to $7 10. and shuttle runs were increased from $3 35 to $3.55 In other action. President Don Williamson appointed James Verlmde as the board's legislative liason for the 1987-88 year TK superintendent praises IDEA by Kathleen J. Oresik fhornapple Kellogg Superintendent Steve Garrett is giving high marks to a sum­ mer seminar he attended where he had a chance to ex­ pand his knowledge in a wide range of school related topics. Garrett was a member of the Academy of Fellows spon­ sored by the Institute for Development of Education Activities. Inc (IDEA). He was nominated by other ad­ ministrators and selected in the top one percent of the outstanding American educators to participate in the July 12-18 seminar at Lawrence Univensty in Ap­ pleton. Wis. “I mostly deal with school business and administration in my position. The seminar focuses on instruction, learn­ ing and curriculum. It helps keep me in touch with that aspect and major areas of cur­ rent education related to ap­ plications of brain research in education." Garrett said of the seminar. Fifteen nationally promi­ nent educational leaders ad­ dressed the fellows and met with them to consider effec­ tive leadership for educational issues, he said. Other topics facing school district administrators were also discussed, he said, such as rebuilding schools with quality; evaluating and super­ vising marginal teachers; keeping the public in public education; teaching to learn­ ing styles; recent court deci­ sions around the First Amend­ ment and parental rights; teacher empowerment; mastery learning; collabora­ tion in teacher negotiations; and new perspectives on the purposes of foreign language and social studies in schools. The “holy war on public education" was also address­ ed. he said, which dealt main- Supt. Steve Garrett ly with the concerns of groups that are upset with public education. "It is by far the best ongo­ ing program for school ad­ ministrators in the country and I appreciate the oppor­ tunity to have taken part in it." Garrett, who has attended the IDEA Fellowship program for 10 years, said. He added that he will be able to share much of w hat he has learned with ad­ ministrators at TK Schools. Cosponsored by IDEA and the Kettering Foundation since 1966. the Academy of Fellows program has provided professional development for more than 6,000 participants from North America and overseas IDEA, a non profit founda­ tion, was established in 1965 to encourage constructive change and excellence in elementary and seconday schools. The Kettering Foun dation was chartered in 1927 by inventor and industrialist Charles F Kettering. Educa tion has been a major interest of both foundations based in Dayton. Ohio. Man admits to being accessory to arson A 19-year-old Middleville man testified in Barry County Circuit Court last week that a companion of his set a bam on fire April 20. David L. Lynch of 947 W. Main St. admitted to being an accessory after the fact to ar­ son and pleaded guilty to that offense last Wednesday More serious arson charges pending against him will be dismissed when Lynch is sentenced as part of a plea agreement. Lynch told Judge Hudson E Deming that he and two companions were canoeing on the Thomapple River between Hastings and Irving in midafternoon when they stopped to relieve themselves. One of the three men stayed in the canoe. Lynch said, and he and another companion got out of the canoe and walked to an area where they could not be observed. Lynch said that when he finished, "I turned around, and he (the companion) had some straw on the other side of the bam he’d fired." A strong wind spread the blaze quickly, Lynch said, and he and the companion could not put out the fire. The two got back into the canoe, and the companion who set the fire. Lynch said, threw away a lighter he’d used to start the fire, and asked Lynch if he could also throw away Lynch’s shoes. Write us a letter! The Sun and News welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means for readers to express an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letter must include the signature, address and tele­ phone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libel­ ous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. The companion had been wearing the shoes when he went ashore by the barn. Lynch said, and "he wanted to throw them away because he thought they could trace the pattern on the bottom. I told him no." Lynch claimed that the friend did not say why he had started the fire. Lynch said he and the other two occupants of the canoe had stopped 100 yards upstream from the bam. “We were going to climb a tree and jump out of it (into the river),’’ Lynch said “But a lady chased us away. ’ ’ Lynch did not say who the woman was. The burned barn belongs to Larry Haywood. 3200 Solomon Rd , Hastings A total of $500 of damage was done to the barn Police are still seeking the suspect who allegedly lit the straw with the lighter Lynch will be sentenced Aug 28. Call 795-3345 for Classifieds in the SUN-NEWS TJjeJunqndNews Publication No. USPS 347580 1952 N. Broadway - P.O Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 “The Sun and News" (USPS 347 580) is published weekly by The Hastings Banner, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings Ml 49058 1072. Second-Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 9998. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE SUN AND NEWS, P.O. Bo* B, Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Counties Founded in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. M00 $10.00 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I August 13, 1987 / Page 3 Woodland sesquicententennial looks back... by Shelly Sulser A grand celebration of Woodland Township's 150th birthday will offer something for everyone, like a German ethnic dinner, sesquicentenmal ball, balloon launch, fashion show and much, much more this weekend. Aug. 14. 15 and 16. Woodland's Sesquicentennial celebration gets underway Friday, where Ruth Jordan Niethomer, right, will be honored as grand marshal . Her son, Tom Niethomer, left, is the chairman of the festivities. **100 years ago they had a big celebration for the 50th anniversary of the first pioneers and 50 years later they had a big th rec-day event, so we thought, well, we should do this again. *' said event chairman Tom Niethamer A highlight of the weekend festivities will be an old fashioned thresher's dinner where aside from enjoying a colossal meal, the consumers can view candle making, wheat threshing, straw baling and wheat bundling demonstrated by Charlton Park volunteers. "In the old days, they used to go around from farm to farm with their threshing machines and wherever they ended up at the end of the day. it was up to the woman of the farm to put on a big dinner." said Niethamer "A harvest meal is what it was " The sesquicentennial com­ mittee expects to feed a huge number of people at the Fri­ day evening dinner, scheduled to run from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and consist of roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, cole slaw, com on the cob. roils, apple and cherry pie and drinks. Another feature of the weekend will be a Saturday. 7:15 p.m visit by NASA Engineer David M Herb who will speak prior io the musical production "Liberty " by the Lakewixxl Choral Society. Also <Mi hand on Friday evening will be the grandson of Timberland Times author Dean Davenport. Dr Loren Davenport Tuckey. He plans Kessler Inc. Manufacturer of Quality Infant and Toddler Sleep and Playwear SUMMER END TENT SALE ! Garments—Fabrics—Patterns—Notions ALL 50%—75 % BELOW COST SALE HOURS: Thurs. Aug 20-Fn. Aug. 21 9am -9p.m.; Sat Aug 22 9am -5p.m. Kessler’s Outler Store 801 S. Main St., Wayland —Phone 792—2222 — to address the 1.000 plus crowd expected prior to the Timberland Times pageant at the park. Woodland's festivities will draw political dignitaries as well, when Congressman Paul Henry (R-Grand Rapids) and Robert Bender. (RRep Middleville) will take part in the dedication ceremony for the new fire station and township offices. The honors will be performed at 9:30 a m. Saturday . Aug. 15. when a National Guard fly-over is set to take place Other activities kick-off Friday (Aug. 14) with a 9:30 a m. ribbon cutting at the tem­ porary museum in the Town Hall. The celebration will be initiated with a canon salute, to be fired by the 24th Michigan Volunteer Civil War Re-enactment group. Also at that time, the historic picture gallery w ill open in the old fire bam and w ill close at 7 p.m.. opening again Satur­ day from 9:30 a m. to 7 p.m. "Charles Galloway and Johnathon and Samuel Haight were the first three pioneers who came here, cleared the land and built their homes." noted Niethamer. "There will be lots’ of pictures in the museum and artifacts too." Niethamer noted the township was formerly a part of Hastings Township. "It (Hastings Township) reached a certain level of population, then it split." he said. "Then they could go on and have their own governments." A special postal cancella­ tion can be obtained at the mobile post office both Friday and Saturday. Post office per sonnel will postmark mail from 10 a m. to 12:30 p.m. in the park and again from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Hours on Saturday are 9 a m. to noon and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Historical tours beginning at 10:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday will include the site of the first cabin in the township. “The Forge", built by Charles Galloway and Johnathon and Samuel Haight; the Maples, home of Eugene Davenport; Woodland Memorial Park; Kilpatrick Church; Geiger’s barn; Meyers Cemetery, church and school sites; Mauch Cemetery; Tamarack Church and Lee School Sites; and Hilbert House. Cost for the tour is $1 per person. A historical style show, coordinated by Ella Kanter, is set to revive for the day fashions from 1850 through the 1950s, Friday. Aug. 14. starting at 2 p.m. More than forty models will walk the Woodland United Methodist Church stage garbed in clothing from attics and trunks in the Wcxxlland area, as well as reproduction garments made by local ladies. The doll collection of Tamera Kanter Syster will also be a feature at the show, with relic dolls dating back to 1880. Music for the day will be provided by Connie Dalton Groendyk and the narrator will be Mercedith McMillen Later, following the 7 p.m. Timberland Times pageant, a square dance will be held on Main Street with Bud Dickerson as caller Entcramment and games for children and food will be available throughout the town Activities again get under­ way early Saturday, Aug. 15, with a 7:30 a m to 9 a m pancake breakfast at the Woodland Lnned Methodist Church The 24th Michigan Volunteer Civil War re­ enactment group will hold a black powder shoot at 10:30 a.m. and at 2 p.m.. a large Sesquicentennial Parade is set to be held, which will feature grand marshal Ruth Jordan Niethamer. From 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m . a German ethnic dinner will be offered by decendents of the German pioneers of Woodland Township. The feast will include bratwurst and buns. German potatoc salad, buttered noodles, sour kraut, red cabbage, threebean salad apple and cherry tort, coffee and lemonade “In the 185O’s. we had a lot of Germans come here." Niethamer noted "There was a large German settlement here and there are still some decendents here." Following the 7 p.m. Liber­ ty concert by the 100 voice Lakewood Choral Society, a historical costume ball w ill be held in the new fire station. A third big day of festivities starts at 9 a.m. Sunday . Aug. 16. when the museum and gallery opens. Following the 10:30 a.m. closing of the museum and gallery, an II a.m. combined church service is set to be held in the circus • tent with speaker Eddie Phillips featured The Woodland Eagles will serve lunch in the park at noon, followed by the reopen mg of the museum and gallery at 1 p.m. and the start of a gospel sing in the circus tent spotlighting the Woodland Gospel Singers. Woodland's birthday party at 4 p.m. is scheduled to in­ clude a 4 foot by 8 foot birth day cake and punch for all to share in. At that time, said Niethamer. 150 balloons will be launched concluding the gala celebration of Woodland's Sesquicentennial A schedule of events and history of the tow nship can be found in the special souvenir program which features over 100 advertisements from kxal businesses Bellevue plans balloon days The fifth annual Bellevue Balloon Days, sponsored by the Bellevue Lions Club, will take place Aug. 21-23 at the Bellevue Middle School. Balloon launches are planned for Friday evening, Saturday morning and even­ ing, and Sunday morning. In addition to the balloons, there will be rides and conces­ sions by Kidland Amuse­ ments. arts and crafts, and flea markets. There will be entertainment all day Saturday, with a parade featuring floats, clowns, anti­ que cars, mini-T’s, bands and other entries. Link and McCants will perform from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday. A chicken barbecue will be held the same evening. Thinking About Tomorrow Dreams alone wont secure your future! Your financial security requires a steady, ongoing input of financial expertise. The kind of input we can provide. Check with one of our professional savings counselors to find the best way to realize your future dreams Saving money will never be easy But, with our help, it's possible! Let us help you STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA Offices in Caledonia & Dutton 267 E. Main Street - CALEDONIA - I 3205 68th St. S.E. - DUTTON - Ph. 891-8115 Ph. 698-6337 �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 13, 1967 Ski accident reported Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL Our recent rain was a God send Little late but real welcome. Now I can get out in the gardens and pull the weeds June Tungate spent part of last week with daughter Mary Beth Witte and family at Spr­ ing l^akc near Grand Haven Clarke and Jim Springer spent Saturday at Boat Hill near Jones at an engine show. Mary and I attended the Delton days They sure had a beautiful parade and good barbeque chicken and much rain This soon ended the affair Dianne and Frank and fami­ ly and Harry and Bemadine Reaver have been having fun with the family. They were at Grand Haven and attended the Ionia Fair one day. The children enjoyed the animals and odes. They will soon leave back for California, their home base now Loretta Clark is busy enter­ taining her family. Phyil and Liz and two grown ups from North Carolina and Russel and family from Indiana. They are having fun, too. Clarke and I went to dinner Sunday with Hester and Cy Springer in Grand Rapids and then spent the rest of the day gabbing We attended Bowens Mill Church Sunday evening. Why don’t you come there some Sunday evening at 6 p.m? LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.‘Caledonia, MI Sunday Morning Worship.................................. 8:30 a.m. Sunday School........ ............... Q J m Sunday Morning Worship................................. 11:00 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street 9 45 am 1100am 9 30 a m Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor 795-3798 Rev. Cil Boersma 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St Rev. William Dobson, Pastor 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 6 00pm 7 00 p m 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning VVorshtp Service Sunday School E ventng VV orship Service .s On Aug. 19. 7 p.m. the Rev Duane Visser, will pre­ sent “Understanding the Grieving Process". On Aug. 26. 7 p.m. he will also present "Helping those who are Grieving’. The programs will be presented at the Leighton United Methodist Church located at 4180 2nd Street. Caledonia. OBITUARIES Bow ers had let go of his tow rope and was attempting to coast to shore when he leaned to get out of the way of a pon toon boat and his ski jumped out from under him Bowers' leg slid under the pontoon, and he was treated at Pennock Hospital for cuts on his left foot and shin. After 60 Club to meet The Middleville After 60 Club will have a picnic Tues­ day. Aug. 18. at noon al the home of Amos and Lib Palmer. Survey conducted An ‘Agent Orange" survey will be distributed in the month of September by the Vietnam Veterans of Michigan. The Barry County Red Cross would like to en­ courage Vietnam veterans to complete the survey as soon as it is received. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 9:45a.m. 11:00 a m 6:00p.m. 6:45p.m. MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning Worship........................................................ 11:00a.m. Sunday School............................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Evening Worship.............................................. 6:00p.m. All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Phone 795-7076 1000 a m 1115am 6 00 p m 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry’ Valley Avenue 1st Service &30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11:00 a.m. Church School 9r45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev. Wayne Kiel. Pastor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass........................................ 5:00 o.m. Sunday Mass.......................... 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m First Friday Mass................................................... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship....................... 10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman. Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Broadway and Center, Hastings Rev. Wayne Smith Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Euchanst nenoaui* »<x summer momnsi 10:00 am. Wednesday Hoty Eucharist........ ..........................7:15 a m. Thursday. Holy Eucharist................ 7 00 p.m. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship interpreted for hearing impaired)...................... 9:45a.m. Sunday School............................................................ 11:10a.m. Sunday-Evening Service............................................ 7:00p.m. Pioneer Club <K thru 6 grade)...... Wed.. 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship. .. Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev Kenneth Vaught DUTTON - Timothy Mark TerHaar, aged 10, of Dutton, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 1987. Surviving are his parents, Mark and Cheryl TerHaar; his sisters, Lisa, Kristyn, and Amy; his grandparents, Russell and Beatrice TerHaar of Cutlerville, Donald and Alice Verduin of Dutton; his great-grandparents, Dora and William Verduin of Dutton; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Private funeral services were held Sat., Aug. 8 at Cutlerville Funeral Chapel. Memorial services were held Sat evening, Aug. 8 at the First Cutlerville Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Walter Swets officiating. Burial was at Dutton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Right to Life or Dutton Christian School Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Stroo Funeral Home. Negligent homicide, 1 continued from page the defendant to make a state­ ment about the events sur­ rounding the incident. In­ stead. the prosecutor offered as proof of Burdick's guilt a police report, a death cer­ tificate for the driver whose car Burdick's vehicle struck, and the test results of a bhxxl sample taken from Burdick while hospitalized after the accident The blood alcohol level was .35, Prosecutor Judy Hughes said A person is considered legally drunk with a . I0 or higher level. Police said Burdick had been drinking at a Super Bow l party the night of Jan 26 and was on her way home at 6:15 a.m. when the crash occurred. Burdick was southbound on M-37 north of Middleville when her vehicle drifted into the northbound lane and struck a Datsun station wagon driven by Donald Wymer. 33. of 2621 Maple Grove Rd . Hastings Wymer was dead when police arrived at the scene. Burdick was treated and released at Pennock Hospital Wymer was not wearing his seatbelt when the crash occur­ red; Burdick was. Relatives of Wymer are su­ ing Burdick, claiming "gross negligence" and asking for damages in excess of $10,000. A recent $25,000 settlement offer from Burdick's in­ surance company was rejected by the Wymers. Burdick will be sentenced on the negligent homicide charge on Aug 28. GRIEVING PROGRAM at... LEIGHTON U.M. CHURCH “Understanding the Grieving Process” Aug. 19 • 7 p.m. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor Timothy Mark TerHaar 4180 2nd St., Caledonia CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST ' The Church where everybody is somebody ... and lesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Evening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study Grieving program offered at church Rev. Wesley Coffey Rev. Robert Gerke Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Barry County Sheriffs deputies report an water ski­ ing accident on Gun Lake Aug 4 involving a 15-vearold Middleville youth James Bowers. 15. of 2828 Beatrice Rd . was slightly in­ jured when slalom skiing at 7:30 p.m. last Tuesday, marine deputy Eldon Willard said 891-8028 “Helping Those Who Are Grieving" Aug. 26 • 7 p.m. Presented by... Rev. Duane Visser, Pine Rest Chaplain �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 13. 1987 / Page 5 Commission on Aging lists menu, activities for week The 18th Annuol Antique Auto Show will be held this Sunday ot Chorlton Park Village and Museum. Antique Auto Show coming into Charlton Park Sunday Three hundred restored-tomint-condition automobiles will be on display this Sunday. Aug 16 at Charlton Park 18th Annual Antique Auto Show and Swap Meet The show will feature over 300 vintage automobiles in eluding Auburns to Cords and Buicks to Fords It will last from 9 a m to 4 p m Admis­ sion is $3 for adults with children under 16 free Antique cars older than 25 years and the driver will be admitted to the show free. The event is sponsored by the Bal tie Creek Chapter of the Veteran Motor Car Club of America. Spectators can get involved in the show by voting for their favorite car with the exhibitor winning a trophy Auto buffs will have the op­ portunity to find. buy. swap, or trade any type of auto parts or accessories as part of the swap meet while other family members visit the flea market Spaces are still available for S10 with a $25 door prize be­ ing awarded to one lucky vendor. All vintage autos will be displayed along with the make and year of the car Most owners will be available to tell visitors about their work done in restoring a classic such as searching for parts, investing money, and the thrill of driv- mg it. Admission to the show also includes the auto show and swap meet along with the 16-building historic village, museum exhibits, swimming and boating facilities on Thor­ napple Lake and snap shop. Charlton Park Chief of Operations Jeff Fisher said the show increases in popularity and quality each year “We re pleased with the way it’s going.” he said “The flea market is a good one and people seem to be able to find the parts they need. Plus the village is always open and the visitors always enjoy going through it.” U-M hosts special reception The University of Michigan undergraduate admissions of­ fice and area University alum­ ni will host a reception for prospective students at the Hilton Inn in Kalamazoo on Wednesday. Aug. 19. at 7:30 p.m. Interested high school students and their parents are invited to attend and learn Raab Family Reunion held The 19th Annual H H Raab Family Reunion was held Sunday. Aug. 9. at the social room at Gaines United Brethern Church due to ram There were 45 in attendance coming from Mason. Holt. Middleville. Battle Creek. Grand Rapids. Jenison. Plainwell and Caledonia. After a bountiful potluck dinner games and prizes were enjoyed by all ages. Elian and Lynde (Raab) Smith were in charge this year. Next year the Jaraid Raab Sr. family will be in charge of the reunion. Red Haven PEACHES Apples • Sweet Corn • Tomatoes • Preserves • Honey — COUNTRY CRAFT LOFT — HILTON FARMS — APPLE ACRES 2893 108th St.. Caledonia. Ml Ph. 891-8019 or 891-8947 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia. Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Familx Vision Cure • Contucr Lcnxrs • Vision TniTapx Phone — 891-1056 more about the university. A short presentation of general information and a showing of the movie “Con­ sider Michigan” will precede a question-and-answer ses­ sion. Admissions officers and University of Michigan alum­ ni from the Kalamazoo area will be available to provide in­ formation at the one and a half hour reception. More than 115.000 Michigan residents are alumni of the 160-year-old universi­ ty. though the school attracts a diversified student body from nations around the world. This reception is one of several being offered this summer in Michigan. Addi­ tional information is available by writing the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. 1220 Student Activities Building. The University of Michigan. Ann Arbor. Ml 48109. or bv calling (313) 764-7433. The Thornapple Kellogg High School bookstore will be open Monday through Wednesday. Aug 24. 25. 26 from 8:30^noon and 1-3 p m. All students must pick up their books and schedules at this time Band students will be ex­ pected to pay a $5 uniform cleaning fee at the time they receive their books. The bookstore will not be open Thursday. Aug 27. or Fri­ day. Aug 28 Students new to the district should enroll by contacting the counseling office the week of Aug 17-21 Fisher said the mam attrac tion of the show is its appeal to young and old. “It’s attractive to the young and the experienced genera­ tion because they both can relate to cars.” he said. “It’s educational. You can see what used to be w ith cars and what it’s like today.” For more information on the show call 945-3775. Menu Wednesday. Aug. 19- Baked Chicken. Scalloped Corn. Calif Blend Vegetables. Banana Nut Bread. Marg.. Sliced Peaches. 2% Milk Thursday. Aug. 20 - Sweet & Sour Beef Cubes. French Style Green Beans. Sweet Potatoes. ,Ji cup Rice. Marg . Chocolate Chip Cookies. 2% Milk Friday. \ug. 21 - Ham & Eggs. Orange Juice. Hash Browns. Danish. Marc.. Fruit Cup. 2% Milk Monday. Aug. 24 Swiss Steak. Baked Potato. Cheesy Broccoli & Cauliflower. Roll. Fruit Cocktail. 2% milk Tuesday. \ug. 25 Spanish Rice. Salad & Dressing. Baby Carrots. Taco Chips. Pincap pie Upside-Down Cake. 2% milk Events Wednesday. Aug. 19 H Crafts/Cards N Quilting Loom Craft Thursday. Aug. 20 H Bingo Nashville-DSS Speaker. Friday. Aug. 21 H Popcorn Nashville Bingo Monday, Aug. 24 H Crafts Nashville Lansing Gilbert Tuesday. Aug. 25 HPuzzle/DDS Speaker Bingo Nashville-Quilting. ------ 0------Meals are available for those over 60 years of age. and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Congregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All Centers are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before I p.m. one day in advance for reserva­ tions Meals are served at Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave. Monday. thru Friday. Nashsille-Masonic Temple Monday , thru Friday Delton-Faith United Methodist Church Monday. Wednesday. and Thursday Middleville-VFW Post Monday. Wednesday. Thurs­ day & Friday Woodland Eagles Club Monday. Wednesday. & Friday. Home Delivered Meals are available at Extra Cost. Please note that all centers will closed on Friday. July 3. for the 4th of July Holiday. On Wednesday. July 8. at 12 15. Anna Cairns will be at the Middles die Center to show some of her trasel films On Thursday. July 9. Mannus DeJong will be at (he Nashville Center (»> show his slides of the Netherlands Correction: The following youths com­ peting in the Barry County Fair were listed as TK Riders in the July 30 Sun and News They are. instead: Ryan Walker. Bridles and Bits, who took grand champion showmanship and reserve champion equitation in pleasure and English with his Arabian horse, and Jan Terpcning. Bridles and Bits, who was the grand champion novice in the equitation category The Good 01’ 50’s Are Bock! August 14 through August 23rd at MiddleVilla Inn ■H During these days we will be playing music of the 50's, giving away prizes, & having ► special events (Call for times.) Bowling ,.omy 50* Hot Dogs....... 50* Friday, August 14th WOOD Radio's “Wood's Woody" will be broadcasting live in the afternoon, followed by a sock hop in the evening Saturday, August 15th Try out for the Elvis Presley and Sandra Dee Look A Like Contest Come and join the fun and sign-up for fall bowling leagues at the completely remodeled MiddleVilla Lanes MiddleVilla Inn M-37 Just N. Of Middleville 795-3640 or. 891-1287 cm �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 13, 1987 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST Over the past few weeks I’ve been telling of the pro­ gress of the Thurkettle bam dismantling I>ast Monday morning, with lots of careful planning, the barn came down with a crash and a cloud of dust. All that lemains is a pile of lumber which is slowly be­ ing cut. stacked and hauled away. The whole landscape of the neighborhood has chang­ ed Shirley and I had a surprise visitor Thursday afternoon The Ken Clemen’s family is visiting from Florida and Lin­ da stopped in to say hello. It sure was good to visit with her again Shirley Soest spent most of Friday with her grandparents. Mr and Mrs. Art Soest. They visited Rogers Plaza where they saw the wild animal display Friday I had the opportunity to do something I had never done before. Connie Robert son and myself played nine holes of golf It was a perfect day to enjoy the outdoors. Saturday Rich and Shirely Soest took the Model A and traveled to I. Mar Park where they participated in the Wyoming Fest parade it was rather wet by the tunc they headed home I traveled to Wesley Woods Camp just outside of Dowling to pick up Debra Soest and Amanda Rodgers They had spent the week there at camp Outside of being a wee bit homesick it seems they en­ joyed themselves. Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs. Art Soest called on the Richard Soest Family. Late Sunday afternoon the Richard Soest family put the boat in at Gun Lake where we spent several hours trying out our new water tobaggan It was good to have Adam Chyrowski back behind the pul pit Sunday at Caledonia United Methodist Church. A belated birthday wish to Adam, who's birthday was Aug. 12 The Caledonia United Methodist Women will be meeting Thursday morning at the home of Vivian Sherman The Caledonia United Methodist Church will be celebrating the ceremony of Communion on Sunday. Aug. 16 It’s a girl for Craig and Sue Ncwhof of Caledonia. Congratulations. Those who have reached the two gallon mark at the Grand Valley Blood Program include Yvonne M Binder. Edwin G. Kosters and Keith L. Trum pie. all from Caledonia. Caledonia Sportsman’s Club ■ - STEAK FRY Saturday, Aug. 15, 1987 j 6 to 9 p.m. ! Steak, Baked Potato, Garlic Bread 1 M37 _ _________ and Salad. $£00 'CALEDONIA out! and Laurie Miller and children and they drove down to see her before her bus left. Everyone is fine. Laurie ex­ pected a new baby Aug. 3. Sorry folks the Sportsmen s Club Steak Fry is Aug. 15th. Gerry Neil’s birthday is Aug 16. She is at Kent Com­ munity and in low spirits. Let’s remember her birthday with a card Bertha Thurkettle and a lady friend attended the Ionia Fair last Thursday . Ralph. Jim. Larry and Mar­ cia Gehl attended the Detroit Tigers - New York Yankees baseball game Friday evening in Detroit The Tigers won 48.000 present Kerry and Shirley Goodwin met some friends of theirs from Grand Rapids Sunday afternoon for dinner at “ChiChi’s”. Larry and Marcia. Ralph. Thelma and Jim Gehl enjoyed Saturday night dinner at “Country Horizons.” a new truck stop lunch room. Food was delicious and prices reasonable. It is located at 76th Street just west of U.S. 131 on the left side of road. There is a notions shopping store at one'end. gas station, telephone, and video games with clean surroundings. The annual Raab reunion was held Sunday, at the Gaines United Brethen Fellowship room. Forty-eight relatives and friends were pre sent to enjoy the bountiful carry-in dinner at 1 p.m. Many enjoyed the games that were played The Michigan Bell phone crew has started working it’s way down Main Street from their new building on Church Street you drive through Caledonia New Life Christian Fellowship ...would like to announce the SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE Starting August 9,16 thru 23. Services begin at 8:15 a.m. Meet at the ... TK HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM — Middleville — per person .loam st. .a-1 ■«, Walter L Rusch has reached the three gallon mark. A big thanks to all who gave Congratulations to Kelly Sue Babcock and Patrick James Sanford from Mid­ dleville who exchanged wed­ ding vows on May 23 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. Diane Lee Fillingham and Todd Thomas Gnnage ex­ changed wedding vows on June 6 at Gaines United Brethren Church in Caledonia Parents of the cou­ ple are Beverly Groendal and Tom and Kay Grinage. all of Caledonia Congratulations Michelle Dawn Geeriigs and Marvin John DeGroot were pronounced husband and wife on June 20 at the home of the bride’s parents. Gerald and Evelyn Geeriigs of Caledonia. Parents of the groom are Harry and Margaret DeGrool of Grand Rapids. Caledonia had a nice one to two inch rainfall Saturday and Sunday. The lawns are begin­ ning to look green again. Ralph and Howard Gehl en­ joyed having their cousin, from California, formerly Elkhart. Ind., visit them last Monday. It's been about seven years since he has been here. Dorothy Finkbemer’s fami­ ly will be holding a garage sale this week at Dorothy’s garage on Johnson Street on Thursday and Friday. It’s where the licence bureau was years ago They have lots of goodies to sell Mrs. Bertha Thurkettle went with her G M Union group to Washington D C. and talked with Paul Henry . She phoned grandson Mitch “Come Come on Celebrate the King” Gary Finkbeiner, Pastor • 795-7429 .a a iss ’88 LANSING DIARY by PAULHILLEGONDS 54th DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE More than a few citizens have told me. only halfjokingly. that they breathe easier when the state legislature is out of session. The legislature’s performance so far this year, especially the budget progress, fuels such cynicism. Not that there weren't some accomplishments during the recent session. A workers’ compensation compromise, liability protection for cor­ porate decision makers, low interest loans to local govern­ ments for solid waste disposal, and a bill to facilitate co-generation energy projects have been signed into law. Seventeen anti-crime pro­ posals cleared the Housewhere they had been stalled last year -and should receive Senate attention this fall. For the most part, however. I felt that the first six months of the 1987 session were a major disappointment Many legislative goals that other leaders and I cited in January remain unachieved. Political maneuvering by the Governor and House Speaker Owen blocked the return to taxpayers of $170 million accruing to the state because of federal tax reform. Changes needed to cut business costs and retain Michigan jobs-unemployment insurance and product liability reforms were not even debated More equitable financing of local schools by reducing our state's dependence on the pro perty tax and the funding of Michigan Festival to feature over 500 acts The Michigan Festival will highlight many nationally known Michigan performers on its Coca-Cola Main Stage in it inaugural year. A premier Sesquicentennial event, as designated by the Michigan Sesquicentennial Commis sion, the Michigan Festival will be held Aug. 21-30, in East Lansing on the Michigan State University campus. With over 500 Michigan performers, 10 days of events, 10 stages and Coca- WiWi/N't Excellence In Photography since 1965 (616) 945-3967 emor 'ivhite 5 "For the Finest blend of Classic and Contemporary Portraiture Expressing your Personality .. To be treasured for a Lifetime Our Portraits Are Lifetime Guaranteed! 436 West State Street, Hastings, Ml current road and highway maintenance needs have been sidetraced by Governor Blan­ chard's unwillingness to tap what is bi-partisan interest in tackling these controversial questions. The tragedy is that 1987 is a non-elected. crisis-free year in which the governor and legislature should be consider­ ing policies that will shape the quality of life in Michigan for years to come. Such vision is so necessary. because the status quo is simp­ ly not good enough. Michigan is a "comeback state” to the extent that its economy has created 240.000 new jobs since 1980. But if employ ment here had increas­ ed at the same rate as the rest of the nation, we would have 200.000 more- a total of 440.000---new jobs. Instead, our unemployment rate stands at 8.6 percent highest among the major states And the scheduled closure of 14 General Motor plants over the next two years will cost 71.000 Michigan workers their jobs, according to economists Considering the painful economic transition our state has been undergoing and the storm clouds on the horizon, policy makers in Lansing can and must do better The spring session was a missed oppor tunity I certainly hope that the fall will bring more long range thinking and political risk-taking; in other words, stronger leadership KEVIN MARTINEZ - TK Cola Mam Stage performers, the Michigan Festival will be one of the most significant and widely attended arts festivals in the nation, festival officials say. The Coca-Cola Main Stage performers, dates and spon­ sors arc as follows: Tommy James and the Shondclls, sponsored by the Michigan Festival and WILS Radio. Friday, Aug 21; J.C. Heard Orchestra, sponsored by Stroh’s Montreux Jazz Festival and WLNZ Radio, Saturday, Aug 22; Matha Reeves and Rare Earth, spon sored by the Michigan Festival and WILS Radio, Sunday, Aug 23; Sawyer Brown, sponsored by Jack Dykstra Ford and WITL Radio, Monday, Aug. 24. The Tempatations, sponsored by the Michigan Festival and WMMQ Radio, Tuesday, Aug. 25; Peter, Paul &. Mary , sponsored by the Michigan Festival and WIBM Radio. Wednesday, Aug. 26; Tripoli Steel Band, sponsored by Blue Cross/Blue Shield and WILS Radio, Thursday, Aug 27. Greater Lansing Symphony Orchestra, with Ralph Votapek. sponsored by the Michigan Festival and W'KAR Radio, Friday, Aug 28 and Josh White Jr. Claudia Schmidt, Sally Rogers and Joel Mabus, sponsored by Bank One and WKAR Radio, Saturday, Aug 29. The center piece of the Michigan Festival is the return of the 1987 Festival of Michigan Folkiife from Washington D C. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I August 13, 1987 / Page 7 NEWS OF YOUR spires that looked like Morrell mushrooms We met a tour group from France They told us we had a beautiful country. I agreed. Then on to Bryce Canyon. The red rock is because of the J iron content in the soil. Its 8.300 feet. We drove through with THELMA GEHL the dark tunnels at Zion Na­ tional Park to the village of Springdale We enjoyed ice Caledonia correspondent Billings to Red Lodge. Mom.. cream cones, journeyed on to Thdma Gehl recently com­ through Bears Tooth Pass. Nevada to Las Vegas where pleted a westem vacation. 10.000 miles high. We en­ we stayed at the Sahara Hotel countered the Yellowstone for two nights. Motels and On Saturday. July 1, Ralph. River at different intervals food are cheap there, but Thelma. Jim and Bradley that’s all. across the state Gehl. David and Sue Lucas. The motels and casino s On to Wyoming, the water­ Jessica and Julie Fleischmann falls down the mountain were air conditioned, but the left Caledonia in a slopes were beautiful W e saw temperature outdoors was in motorhome, staying al nights many animals, sage brush and the 100’s. We made us of the in motels, for a three week flowers along the mammoth swimming pools. We went to Western vacation mountain drives We drove Circus-Circus with the Leaving Michigan, we along the Hot Springs tour children, which they enjoyed. drove through Indiana. Il­ where the mol ton limestone We adults didn’t let ourselves linois. Wisconsin and Min oozed from the Hot Springs. It go too far in debt The nesota. where we encountered made the ground look like it children attended the 'Wet and two bad rainstorms, dropping had snow on it We stayed at Wild’ fun area also. We drove temperatures from the 90’* to West Yellowstone We spent to Hoover Dam and then on to the 70 s two days touring Yellowstone the Grand Canyon. Minnesota has a few moun­ National Park We saw Old This is the beauty of the tains but looks a lot like Faithful the Grand Teton West and one of the wonders Michigan We drove 769 of the world. We journey into Mountains. miles the first day We drove The Yellowstone River is Flagstaff and spent the night. over the Mississippi River. the largest body of water in We ate breakfast at Dennys We stayed at night at I Jiuerne, North America at 7,731 feet and on to Tempe. Ariz. to our Minn Into South Dakota At elevation; about 300 feet son Mike's. Temperature Mitchell we visited the “Com deep. We shopped at Dreggs. there was 112 degrees. We Palace ', “Wall Drugs” the Idaho and stayed at Jackson did some shopping in the air Bad Lands It was like a minor Hotel. WY David. Bradley conditioned mall until Mike version of the Grand Canyon. and Lucas went white water got home from work. We ate a Ariz Wc stopped al a wildlife rafting for three and a half delicious bluegill dinner that area where huge electric hours with a guide and compa­ night with the fish Mike fences corralled sheep with nions. It rained the night and caught on the reservation. We babies, mountain lions, white part of next day We stayed at spent the first twenty two tailed deer, wild turkey, buf­ Rock Springs. Utah. On to hours at Mike's home, we had falo and off spring of all Flaming Gorge National For­ a flat tire on the motor home, animals rest area. We saw seveal bald the air conditioner quit and so Wc visited Mt Rushmore, eagles on the trip and many did the freezer and where the busts of former animals. Ashley Forrest in refrigerator part of the time. presidents George The next day we visited Utah was beautiful scenery. Washington. Thomas Jeffer­ We saw trucks hauling Petrefecd Forrest in the Na­ son. Theodore Rossaveh and phosphate from Rock Moua- tional Park of Anzonia. Logs Abraham Lincoln were carved lam and being hauled to Rock from prehistoric time had out of a rock on the mountain. Springs to be used in the make turned to stone. The volcanic Washington's nose was carv­ up of pop. ash. silt and mud cut off ox­ ed 25 ft. long. Gazing at it, Idaho mountains were ygen and slowly the logs one would never believe the beautiful to drive through, all decayed. That was about 200 carving was on that large of a red rock and sand. Farther on million years ago. Late in re­ scale We spent the night at the rock changed to yellow cent geological time, wind Rapid City. S. Dakota. A and gray. We saw the largest and water wore away the mountain goat was on the amount of animals in this layers of hardened sediments. mountain by the sculptured stale. The Green River runs Now the petrified animal and rocks. through it. We saw a few plant remains are exposed in The next night we stayed at Ravens the lands surface and the Beele Faurche, S.D., on to N. We stayed at Moab. Utah. Painted Desert has its present Dakota. We enjoyed a cook- “Arche’s National Park is sculptured forms. out picnic at Teddy Roosevelt noted for its petrified rock in Shortly after crossing the Park. We saw many antelope all shapes and sizes. Il is New Mexico border, we en­ and buffalo along the way. gracefully polished from the countered a hard rain storm. It We stayed at Miles N.D, We elements We stayed the next cooled down the air so we visited Pompey’s Pillar where night at Beaver. Utah, then on were quite comfortable. General Custer watched his to Inspiration Point, a very About 5:45 Sunday evening. troops in battle and where beautiful canyon, rock poin­ July 26 we drove through Lewis and Clark did their ex­ ting up like cathedrals. On top Alburqurque. New Mexico, cavations We drove west of of two of them were four we drove over the Ria-Grand River We spent the night at Santa Fa at the High Mesa Inn The area along the highway was covered with cedar bushes with the Saugre Christie black mountains in the background We came through Las Vegas, Pueblo and Denver. Colo. The red sand and rock are beautiful, as are the distinct hills and valleys We were about 10 minutes late to take the tram to Pikes Peak WC visited the U.S Military Air­ • SWEET CORN force Academy at Colorado Springs, where the training of • MUSKMELON the cadets was explained. We saw deer running m the fields • BLUE BERRIES along the highway. We spent the night ai Fort Morgan. • RED HAVEN We entered Nebraska and PEACHES shopped at Cabelos Sporting goods, we spent the night at S650’.-bu. York. Neb we came through Iowa, which is a very flat area. Crops are a bit later than ours in Michigan We spent the night at Moline. Iowa at 7350 S. MIDDLEVILLE RD. (M-37) Howard Johnsons It was a mce motel and beautiful dou­ (Between Middleville and Hastings) ble sized poo! Food was ex­ cellent too We arrived at Caiedonu about 5 p m. our ume We had a nice '.acaiion CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS -UH? Sizzling Summer Market Homegrown Tomatoes 19c n, I S&S Farm Maket Phone 795-9758 New EBI facility to provide jobs for the handicapped E.B.I. Breakthru. Inc. is a vocational rehabilitation facility serving people with disabilities from Eaton. Barrs. Ionia. Montcalm and Kent counties, will be official­ ly opening and dedicating their new electrostatic paint finishing system Aug. 14 in Lake Odessa. This department will pro­ vide training, work and place­ ment opportunities for han­ dicapped persons. It was an undertaking of some magnitude and is receiving a great deal of industrial atten­ tion. V.A. Goodrich, ad­ ministrative assistant, savs. “The W K Kellogg Foun­ dation contributed significant­ ly to the project and we are honored to have a Foundation representative attending the dedication ceremony.” Goodrich said David Smith, executive director. Michigan Associa­ tion of Rehabilitation Facilities. Senator Jack Welborn and Representative Frank Fitzgerald will make comments on the new facility and Congressman Paul Henry will give the address Senator Jack Welborn will take part m the ribbon cutting ceremony After one year of construe lion, the completed 19.000 square foot plant provides E.B.I. with a superior elec­ trostatic finishing system to serve the many diversified needs of their current and future customers, the automated equipment accom­ modates both large and small metal parts. This system includes an overhead monorail conveyor, a six stage zinc phosphate spray washer, a gas fired con­ vection dry-off and paint bake oven, dual spray booths with electrostatic spray equipment, complete lab equipment for testing and monitoring the quality and durability of finishes, handling of material to and from the plant, assembly and packaging, and accommodations for large or small production runs. The facility is located on 2012 W L^ippo Road, mid way between Lansing and Grand Rapids, with easy ac­ cess to major freeways. Prizes to be given at fishing contest Many prizes will be given away at the 1987 Fishing Clinic and Contest to be held at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings on Saturday. Aug. 29. The program is coordinated by the Barry County 4-H Pro­ gram and Summerfest Com­ mittee and is for all youth from seven to 16 years of age. All fishing equipment will be provided, including fishing poles, from K&E Tackle. Those with their own equip­ ment may bring jt. The bait has been donated by Wendell's Bait and Tackle and the clinic will be taught by Al & Pete’s Sport Shop. All youth are to bring a bucket for the fish they catch. Several prizes have been donated by Al & Pete s Sports Shop, Books Etc.. Country Pantry. Fisher's Big Wheel, McDonald’s, Dick McKibbin Plans made for Ducks Unlimited Banquet The annual Thornapple Valley Ducks Unlimited Ban­ quet will be held Sept. 3 at the Moose Lodge in Hastings. One of the highlights of the banquet will be a Chinese auc­ tion featuring a four-wheel all-terrain vehicle, a Suziki generator, a 17-foot Smokecraft canoe and a Mer­ cury outboard. Several raffle tables will be set up with various items in­ cluding $100 worth of steak and $100 worth of seafood from Felpausch Food Center and a bicycle from Timber Trails. A total of 26 items will be sold in the live auction, with an additional 33 items being distributed through a silent auction. Twenty-five items will be available in the Greenwing drawing. Everyone attending will receive a door prize. Tickets for the auction ban­ quet are $30 which includes a one-year membership to Ducks Unlimited and D.U.’s national magazine Greenw­ ing tickets are $15 each For tickets or more infor­ mation, contact Steve Kaiser (948-8879) or Tom McKeough (945-9779). Get results with Sun 3 News CLASSIFIEDS Phone 795-3345 ding. must contact the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice at 948 4862 The registration date has been ex­ tended to Aug. 27. Each par­ ticipant will receive a blue rib­ bon for participting. Parents and adults are invited to watch. Car Sales. C&B Discount, Neil’s Printing and Copy Ser vice. J.C, Penney. Rodee's. Walldorff Furniture. True Value and Timber Trails Energies. Inc. There is no ad­ mission charge for this event, and it is open to the public. All youth planning on atten­ Ceptre^l| <CI P Gun Lake Family Medicine and After Hours Clinic 12850 Chief Noonday Rd., Wayland, Ml Phone 792-6243 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a m. to 8 p.m.; Sun. 12 5 Appointments Taken X-Rays - Lab John Lemke D.O., Family Practice Gary L. Doublestein, D.O., After Hours Clinic Coordinator Audrey Alflen, Office Manager nmm——rrrr^rf Professional or Retail Space for Lease |e<>s)eveS^men t nrrrrrniiT rirrrrf Dr. Michael G. David Announces office hours for the PRACTICE of PODIATRY Medical &. surgical treatment of the foot Located within the Gun Lake Family Medicine Bldy. 12850 Chief Noonday Rd . Wayland at Gun Lake Call 792-6243 for Appointment J. SERINI, D.O. and A. COATES, D.O. Now accepting patients for GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE Stomach, intestine b liver disease Located at 12850 Chief Noonday Rd Friday* (only by appt.) • Ph. 1 800 331 7354 Insurance only (no charge to patients) LL. i ILL LJtJUIU. 4 DLL �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I August 13. 1987 Brian Marshall (right) of the Caledonia FFA assisted here by Mark Erffmeyer, earned grand champion pen with his market lambs, second place heavyweight individual and first place heavyweight pen He stood fourth in senior sheep showmanship. His lambs were purchased by Meijer, Inc. ond Discount Tire. He also received A' ratings on his crops projects. COUNTY YOUTH Caledonia FFA member Rich DePew of Alto shows his champion silver fox doe. Suson Welton of the Cherry Valley 4-H Livestock Club took first place junior swine showman and was a sweepstakes participant. Melissa Potter of the Caledonia FFA chapter earned supreme champion ram and ewe lamb, first place Suf­ folk ewe lamb, first place Suffolk yearling ewe, first place Suffolk aged ewe and first place Suffolk ram lamb as well as Breeder s Flock. She also took first place senior sheep showman, supreme sheep showman and won the fair's senior division of Showmanship Sweepstakes Friday. Her market lambs were purchased by Fischer & Son Sand Pit and D&W Foods. Phillip Bowman, Alto, of the Cherry Valley Livestock Club, with his reserve champion pen of hogs. Special Thanks ...all members of the Middleville Clovers Livestock 4-H club wish to express their appreciation to the following people for their support at the 1987 annual Barry County Free Fair Livestock Sale. D&W Caledonia Dr. Bloom Dr. Caldwell Central Auto Parts - Getty Realty Dr. Clark k Dr. Seidl Veterinary Hospital Bradford-White Corp. Middleville k Caledonia Booth Insurance Professional Pharmacy - Middleville Robertson Heating k Cooling Macs Feed Barry County Lumber Total Group Services National Bank of Hastings Bosley Pharmacy Gavin Chevrolet Buick Caledonia Elevator MidlleVilla Inn Michigan Livestock - Graphic Communxahons Flying Horseshoe Riding Ranch G k G Pork Farm Village Grocery Battle Creek Great Lake Sales - Ron Errair Thank You !!! \Ne would like to thank the buyers of our market hogs at the Kent County 4-H Fair: State Farm Insurance - Lon LeFanty Hastings Gty Bank Caledonia State Bank Larry Poll Realty Gene Poll Realty Kensington - Prucha J-Ad Graphics Beaver Log Homes - Michigan Livestock - Portland Howard DeWent Heather VonWyck of Alto, a member of the Cherry Volley 4-H Livestock Club, earned champion Dorset ewe with her animal. Sav-Mor PnmeBank Federal Savings Bank. - Middleville Reunnk Putting See you at the appreciation banquet. Monday. August 17. 1987. MIDDLEVILLE CLOVERS LIVESTOCK CLUB Caledonia Elevator Connor’s Farm Supply Fisher & Son Excavating Martin Associates Lake Doster Golf Course Cathy Wenger, Alto, of the Cherry Valley Live­ stock 4-H Club took grand champion (right) ond reserve grand champion jersey. BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 A Iso Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD Mile E of Whitneyville Habegger Roofing NEW & OLD NO JOB TOO SMALL - Free Estimate ASK FOR STEVE ... Wilbur, Susan & B.J. Welton 795-9720 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 13. 1987 I Page 9 Area youths take awards at Kent County Youth Fair Members of the Future Farmers of America Caledonia chapter and the Cherry Valley 4-H Livestock Club received high awards at the Kent County Youth Fair held in Lowell Aug 3-8 The Caledonia FFA chapter Meer was shown by Michael Erffmeycr. who took fourth place in the super heavyweight crossbred class. The steer was purchased by Touring Electric for $1.45 a pound Erffmeyer also took second place in the senior beef showmanship class and show­ ed a pen of market lambs which won second place in the heavy weight division He also took the third place ribbon for medium weight single market lamb His lambs were pur­ chased by Touring Electric and Boors ma Foods The chapter market lambs were shown by Scott Rittengcr. who took first place individual in the heavyweight division and second place for the heavyweight pen. The chapter market lambs were purchased by DAW Foods. Rittenger also showed a pen of hogs and took a third place heavyweight individual and twelfth place heavy-weight pen. He placed third in the senior swine showmanship. His hogs were purchased by Bergs Brothers Elevator and John Rogers Other winners from the Caledonia FFA chapter and the Cherry Valley 4-H Livestock Club are pictured. Scott Zuiderveen of Caledonia, a member of the Cherry Valley 4-H Livestock Club, earned champion Simmentol steer. Cherry Valley 4-H livestock Club member, Kurt Zuiderveen of Caledonia, wee reserve grand champion Simmentol steer. Chip Hoebeke of Caledonia, a member of the Cherry Valley 4-H Livestock Club, stands beside his reserve champion Angus. Stacey Skinner, Caledonia, of the Cherry Valley 4-H Livestock Club received reserve champion junior jersey, was senior reserve sheep showman and earned the Leon Van Loan memorial award in the dairy category. Laura Shane, a member of the Cherry Valley 4-H Livestock Club, took reserve champion lamb. Christopher Love of the Caledonia FFA. in his first year at the Kent County 4-M Fair, received the novice reserve champion showmanship award first place in the yearling class and grand champion Angus heifer in the beef category. Rich DePew, Alto, of the Cherry Valley Livestock 4-H Club took grand champion poultry heavy meat birds. �Whether you've got a growing young family ... Or are settling down for your golden years... The Sun and News , Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia your VITAL LINK to the news and activities of our community Every Thursday the Sun and News keeps you informed of all the important events in the Middleville/Caledonia area, from government to sports, births to deaths, and club news to police reports. The Sun and News is entertaining, too, with columns on local history and • news of your neighbors Weddings, engagements, anniversaries — all of the things that you want to know, can be at your fingertips every week. Now published by J-Ad Graphics of Hastings, publishers of The Reminder and the Hastings Banner, the Sun and News gives you more than ever before! Subscribe today! See what you've been missing $poo Only 7 PER YEAR Barry, Kent, Allegan Co. TODAY——I | Send my subscription to: I I | - -------- — ---------------- -- name | ADOMS5______ _________ _______________________________________________ _ | CITY ____________________________ STAH ----------------------- | ----------------------- Local Subscription Rate $8.00 Per Year Outside Barry, Kant or Allegan Counties >10.00 Year | ma/l to P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 795-3345 } | �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 13, 1987 / Page 11 Professional players to visit camp Professional players Mike Garrett (for right) and Paul Koto (left) demonstrate "heading" the ball with varsity players Spence Miller and Jandt Herweyer. Thomapple Kellogg School Official Board Minutes REGULAR MEETING THORNAPPLE KELLOGG BOARD OF EDUCATION August 3. 1987 Meeting called to order at 7 30 p m . by President Williamson in the High School Library. Present Thaler, law. VonElst. WiHiamson, Miller. Siebesma. Verlinde Absent None Administrators present Sanford. Dugan. McLain. Garrett. Motion by Siebesma. supported by Verlinde to adopt the Agenda at presented Yeos All. Noys. None Motion carried Motion by VonElst supported by Thaler to approve the minutes of the July 6. 1987 Organisational Meeting of the Board of Education as written. Yeos All Nays. None. Motion carried. Motion by Verlinde. supported by Law to approve the bills presented for July. 1987, in the amount of $191,468.65, and approve the 1987 Construction Fund bills in the amount of $87.361.21. Yeos members: Verlinde. Siebesma. Miller, Law, VonElst, Thaler. Nays, None. Motion carried. Mr. VonRhee inquired about the meeting that was being held before the Board meeting started — Review of information on bills. Sandra Converse inquired about soccer field status. Refer red to Building & Grounds Committee Bids for Phase I, McFall Addi­ tion building program, was presented and recommended by Mr. Bill McCarthy. Project Manager E 4 V Inc. Motion by Verlinde. supported by VonElst that bid *101. for ear thwork to rough finish grade furnish and install, be awarded to Dan Valley Excavating. Inc., in the amount of $42,370. Yeas. All. Nays None. AAotion carried AAotion by Thaler, supported by Miller that bid *102 for footing & foundations, furnish and install. be awarded to Cascode Cement, in the amount of $27 870. Yeos All. Nays. None. Motion carried. Motion by VonElst, supported by Verlinde Bid *103, Site utilities, furnish and install be awarded to Dan Valley Ex­ cavating, Inc., in the amount of $20 230 Yeos All Nays None. AAotion carried Bid *104. Steel, furnish only will be received Friday. Special Meeting to be held Tuesday. August II, 1987 at 6 00 p.m. at the Administration building. Motion by Miller supported by Siebesma that bid *105. doors frames and finish hardware fur­ nish only be awarded to Oshtemo Hill, Inc., in the amount of $29,414. Yeas. All. Nays. None. Motion carried. Motion by Thaler supported by Low that bid *106, asphalt paving, furnish and install, and include letter of intent oct of odd alter­ native later, be awarded to Wolverine Paving, Inc., in the amount of $16,040. Yeas. All. Noys, None. Motion carried. Daverman Architects presented the design develop­ ment for the Page Elementary Gym windows and flush outside walls discussed. Board will study Outline Specifications and give recommendations at the August 11 meeting. Motion by Verlinde, supported by Siebesma to approve the floor plan for Page Elementary os presented. Yeas. All. Nays, None. AAotion carried. AAotion by Thaler, supported by Law to accept the E & V Owner Construction Manager Agreement between the Thor­ napple Kellogg School District and E 4 V. Inc., dated 6 9 87 Yeas All. Nays. None. Motion carried. The Building 4 Ground Commit- KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS QciuLtnLO. C)il FUEL OK GAS C*SEI SERVING HOME FARM R4DUSTRY Qt>.. 3nt. 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 SELF-SERVE GAS DCSEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (616)891^8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Your Lawn Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) __ Middleville Bob Klinge 795-7647 tee bod met with Mrs Perry and lorry Seger regarding track and tennis courts improvements and requested them to present their proposals at this Board meeting. These proposals were submitted. Proposal for the track resurfacing To approve the allocated $10,000 toward resurface of the track to be combined with $28,795 to be raised by the Track Support Network and be repaid in a minimum of three years. AAotion by VonElst. supported by Thaler to approve the proposal by the Track Support Network in the amount of $38,795 to resur­ face the track and metric conver­ sion included Yeas All. Nays. None. AAotion carried. Tennis Courts - Building Com­ mittee will study 3 options and also consider Middle School site south of gym and report to the Board at the Special Meeting. August 11. AAotion by Miller supported by Thaler to ratify Revision and Agreement between the Thor­ napple Kellogg Board of Educa­ tion and the Thornapple Kellogg Bus Driver Association for the 1987-88 year. Yeas. All. Nays. None. Motion carried. AAotion by Thaler, supported by VonElst that the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education accept the resignation of Melinda Wines as submitted in her letter dated 7/22/87. Yeas. All. Nays. None. AAotion carried. AAotion by VonElst, supported by Siebesma that Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education ap­ prove the teaching contract for Douglas Munjoy for the 1987-88 year Yeas All Nays None Mo­ tion carried. Assignment will be Alternative Education Teacher. AAotion by Miller, supported by Verlinde that Thornapple Kellogg! Board of Education approve the teaching contract for Mary K. Rood for the 1987 88 year Yeas All. Nays, None AAotion carried. Assignment will be 6th grade reading and 7th grade English. AT4T Phone System at High School • Tabled AAotion by VonElst supported by Law the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education approve the purchase of milk for the 1987-88 year from Roelof Dairy at .1175. half pint 2% white milk. Yeas All. Nays. None. AAotion carried. AAotion by Thaler supported by Verlinde the Board of Education authorize the replacement of an area 85 x 120 at the NE corner of existing T roc ol roof at the high school by TBR tnc for $22,550. Yeas All. Nays None AAotion corned Tabled — Parking lot AAr Garren reported on the Property Transfer requests. Haseiden Hastings to T K — demed Hoeksma Lakewood to T.K. (80 ocre parcel,' - approved President Williamson cast the bohot for the two "at large" con didates for AAAS8 Board of Directors President Williamson ap­ pointed James Verimde to be the legislative Itason representative for 87 88 AAotion by VonElst supported by Siebesma to adfoum. Yeas AH Noys None AAotion carried. Adjournment at 11 05 p.m. John Miller Jr. Secretary Board of Education The first Middleville Youth Soccer camp was a fine suc­ cess highlighted by a skills demonstration provided by professional players, coach Steve Evans reports. During the week over 50 youth players participated in sessions emphasizing fun­ damental soccer skills while encouraging a ‘fun” ap­ proach to the game. Evans said Among the instructors were Steve Evans and Martin Wustman. high school soccer coaches, and several varsity players. AYSO coach Maynard Flikkema also con­ tributed his coaching techniques The final night’s activities included a presentation of soc­ cer skills on a professional level. Mike Garrett, player­ coach of the Toledo Pride and Paul Kato of the Louisville Thunder amazed and inform­ ed the young players and their on looking parents. Evans said. The participants left camp with improved soccer skills and a greater love for the game he said. AYSO sign up The Middleville AYSO soc­ cer program for 1987-88 will be starting in September. All children who will be 7-14 before Dec. 31 may play. For more information or to register to plav call Kay Stolsonburg 795-2244 Bowling league to meet Aug. 19 The Villa Lassies Bowling League will meet Aug. 19, 7 p.m. at the Middleville Inn. TK tennis to begin The Thornapple Kelloggs girls varsity tennis team will begin practice at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 17 at the high school courts. Practice will end at 10:30. The top 16 players will practice again from 4-6 p.m. All players must have a physical to practice and will need to bring a jump rope to all practices. It’s A Gid Rob and Laurie Tripp are the proud parents of a baby boy bom July 25. 1987 at But­ terworth Hospital, weighing in at 8 lbs. 1114 ozs . and 21 inches long, named Shane Michael Tripp. Grandparents are Ronald and Cheryl Hooper and Robert and Kareen Tripp Great grand­ parents are Emmette and Doris Campbell. Fred and Agnes Hooper. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Tripp and Ray and Betty Tolan all of Middleville. Camp Catch-A-Rainbow For Children With Cancer FIND OUT MOKE 1-800-ACS-2345 CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m. In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM Goorhousc-In loving memory of our dear dad. grandpa and friend John Goorhouse who passed away three years ago, Aug 16, 1984. Grandpa, I miss you. You always had the time to visit me and play, no matter what time of day. When 1 needed someone to care, you were always there. You could sit for hours and talk about the older days and how you once were young but now you’re old and gray. Then you died, and 1 cried and cried, because such a beautiful person was gone. I did’nt know if I could go on without having you around w hen I needed a shoulder to lean upon. I miss you everyday, and I know the pain will never go away. But I’ll always have the memories of yesterday and how it used to be, and because you arc do dear to tnc. In my heart you’ll always be ______________ Amy IN~MEMOR\ of Lucille (Knauf) Bearup who left us three years ago Aug. 13, 1984. Love Still Abides She has passed on beyond the range of sight Into the glory of the morning light out of the reach of sorrow and despair, safe in the shelter of the Fathers care. Weep not for her, say not she is dead, faith looks beyond this time of grcif and pain. Love still abides and we shall meet again. Sadley Missed by your Family Community Notices NOTICE: Middleville Co-op Preschool is taking fall registra tions for 3 and 4 year olds. The preschool is held at Middleville Christian Reform church 708 W. Main St. For information call 891-8020__________________ SPEICAL MEETING for the Women’s Middleville Bowling Association, Aug 13,7pm atThe Villa. Wanted WANTED: Babysitting, full time in my home on Manor Dr., Middleville. 23 year old would like to care for your child day or cvenning. 795-7641 Ask for Margo. Business Services POLE BUILDINGSCompletely erected 24’x40’x8’ $3650. Includes one service door and choice of 9x7 overhead or slider. Fast starts on most build­ ings, contact us on any size. Call Mecca Buildings for your local representative at 1-800-544-6682 or Local 616-887-8855 Jobs Wanted BABYSITTING mother of 1 would like to baby sit your child in my Middleville home. Will transport your pre-school or kindergartner to and from Middleville Schools. Call 795-7057 For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. Garage Sale BILLIE’S BEAUTY SALON On the Lake” 556 S Shore Drive Green use Call 891*8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RUSSELL. OWNER 25 TEARS THE SAME LOCATION GARAGE SALE: Thurs & Fn. Aug 13 & 14 9 to 5. sofa, end tables, boys & girls bikes, baby items, boys &. girls clothing & lots more. 214 w. Main Sl Caledonia. For Sale Automotive 1986 S10 BLAZER 4x4, loaded, dark blue &. silver, V-6. 891-1486 Help Wanted ACT NOW a hostess receiving S40 free merchandise will make * it easy to gel bookings. No investments. No collecting. No deliveries. Earn free travel, gifts for your home, plus lots of extra cash. Let us show you how. Call your local Christmas around the world representative. 948-8970. 795-9225 or 945-2326. PROGRAM AIDE for Mental Health day treatment program. Job responsibilites including assisting and rehabilitation, recreational skills and other duties related to program implementation. Experience working with devclopcmcntally disabled and mentally ill persons helpful. Record keeping and date collection skills desired Send resume to Barry County Mental Health Services. 1005 W. Green St., Hastings. Mi. 49058. No phone dalls E.O.E. Miscellaneous BLUEBERRIES. Pick your own. Excellent crop Jersey varicy. Open 8am til noon. Mon thru Sal 5pm til dark on Mon thru Fri. Roy Hall 2150 Hammomd Rd. Hastings. 945 2189 Bl SIN1 SS OPPORTl N1TY. Set your own hours set your own goals. No initial investment, delivery or collecting. Phone 281-2306 or 772-1268 between 9 to 5.____________________ HISTORIC BOW l x s MILLS Old Fashioned Day. August 15, 10am-4pm. Tours of Mills Museum plus quaint living quarters. Com grinding, water power, civil war encampment, cannons and gattling gun, folk music, blacksmithing, surric rides, good food. More! Bring cameras. 2 miles north Yankee Springs State Park entrance. 616-795-7530______________ LOSE WEIGH I NOW. Lose up to 29 lbs, inches, cellulite this month on our Doctor recommemded program as seen on TV. Call now 313-264-1411 WANTED: Carpenter work, free estimates, call 795 7290 WAN I 1.1): Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 For Sale FOR SALE: 350 4 band 400 turbo transmission. Can hear it run. Also heavy duty tamdem axle trailer with tail lights, 6'8”xl4' with steel frame, $500 firm. Call after 3:00pm 945-3755 or 945-4877 FOR SALE: Brown plaid hide a bed, queen size, $99. 891-1205 FOR SALE: It’s new, it’s cash and carry, living room furniture at discouoL 795-3163 Barlow Lake.____________________ FURNITURE BUYERS, Blan­ co Furniture in Shelbyville is an authorized Bassett Furniture Bedroom Dealer. For quality sleep, Blanco Furniture is an authorized Sealy and Sealy Pon urepcdic as well as a Simmons and Siminons Bcautyrcst Deal­ er. Blanco Furniture also carries the complete line of La-Z-Boy Products including sofas, love seats, sleepers, reciina-rockers, reclina-way, La-Z-Rocker, Motion-Modular groups and sofette. Blanco Furniture, Shel­ byville, 672-5115___________ SUPER, SUMMER, Spectacu­ lar in Shelbyville, 12 miles north of Plainwell al Blanco furniture. Open Mon., Thurs., & Fri. 9-8 Tues., & Wed. 9-6 & SaL 9-5 672-5115 �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I August 13, 1987 Play teaches about Michiganians of the past by Dalin Clark Dick Hill s monologue was a dry start to a lesson on Michigan history for a room full of kids gathered at the Caledonia library last week Dry that is. until a big kid in a baseball cap started shouting ‘boring, boring, boooorrrring." That big kid turned out to be Hill's partner. Julie Lentz, and together, the two profes­ sional actors from the Boar shead Theatre in Lansing treated an enthusiastic crowd to an afternoon of folklore, stories and songs In the performance. Hill, of Lansing, and Lentz, a native of Tennessee, became So­ journer Truth. Thomas Edison. Henry Ford and other Michigan history-makers. After Hill had become an American Indian and describ­ ed life from another man's moccasins. Lentz became Soujourner Truth and told the story of the 1797 slave who fought for the rights of women, blacks and others following her release from slavery. I-ater. the audience heard sounds of the original Model Community Pride AWARD WINNERS Mr. & Mrs. J. Irvin Rodgers 416 EMMONS CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN Presented by ... GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc. 5165 Kalamazoo. S.E. Kentwood, MI Call 281-2100 HASTINGS BRANCH OFFICE T Ford, from Hill who was wearing flying goggles and scarf, while Lentz donned a bonnet with a big bow and told the story of Henry Ford's contribution to our country. “The performance us sup­ posed to be entertaining as well as informational. Hill said. “It calls on the au­ dience's imaginative powers The 45-minute show. “Get A Handle on Your Mitten." was designed by the Educa­ tional Department of the Boarsbead Theatre in Lans­ ing. and “geared toward young people." Hill said. “It s a play about Michigan to celebrate the sesquicentennud." Lentz said. Lentz and Hill performed at each of the Kent County libraries, they said. The Muskegon area us next on their travel itinerary. The Educational Depart­ ment of the Boarshead Theatre sends performing groups to schools during the school year. Hill said Funding for the Boarshead Theatre performances is pro­ vided by the Grand Rapids Foundation, the Michigan Council for the Humanities, the Council of Performing Arts for Children and the Lakeland Library Cooperative. The Boarshead Theatre is supported in part by the W K Kellogg Foundation “This will be fun." Hill said with a smile just before the show began, pleased with the crowd that was fighting for front row seats. Hill, olios Thomas Edison, experiments with a new concoction while his sidekick, Lentz, suffers the consequences. Dick Hill, of the Boarshead Theatre in Lansing, tells “the truth about Paul Bu nyon" while his partner, Julie Lentz is a silent observer. Grand Valley Co-Op Credit Union is proud to be part of Hastings and the surrounding Business Community. Grand Valley Co-Op Credit Union has no restrictions for membership. Everyone is eligible to join our Credit Union Family. Hastings Branch Office is located at: 329 N. 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MI 49431 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-08-20.pdf d90af61739dcda368924adf45d58c179 PDF Text Text s^ri and News d lit& / 7^k hrS Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 117th Year'Twenty Cents Nc. 15-August 20. 1987 Middleville, Michigan 49333 Crash kills mother, two children on Thursday by Kathleen J. Oresik A mother and her four year old daughter died at the seine of a two-ear collision last Thursday near Mid dlcvillc and the woman's six wcek-old daughter died the following day from injuries sustained in the crash Only her two-year-old son and the driver of the second vehicle survived the crash Dead is Cathcrin Mary Mc­ Carren. 24. of 1258 138th Street. Wayland, and daughters Tarah Lee. 4. and Rebecca Jane, six weeks. The accident occurred at 7:14 a m. al the Patterson and Bass roads intersection Trooper Dick Urgent of the Wayland State Police said the McCarren vehicle was west bound on Bass Road when it was struck in the driver's door by a truck north bound on Patterson driven by Troy Steven Smith. 20. of Monroe Road. Allegan Smith was on his way to work at Middleville Sand and Gravel Witnesses say the McCar ren vehicle stopped at the in­ tersection before crossing. I urgent said, adding that the case is still under investigation to determine sight distance largeni said McCarren had driven her husband Russell to TK High School suffers rain damage by Kathleen J. Oresik Rainwater pouring through a hole in the roof of I hornap pic Kellogg High School, left open while repairs are being made, caused extensive damage to the north wing Friday “It will not be the usual opening of school. There will be some inconveniences.” predicts Thornapple Kellogg High School Principal Hank Dugan. “The heavy rains poured in through through the roof like a sieve.” Roofing contractors from TBR. Inc. were recently hired to replace a 85 by 120 foot section of roof at the school's northeast comer at a cost of $22,550. The contractors had been tearing off old foam roofing material each day that week. Dugan said, and had been lucky up until that point. damaged carpeting is being tom out. ceiling tiles ^*vc ,o ** replaced and rooms re<leaned. Dugan adding that the tiles and carpeting cannot be replaced until the ceilings and floors are thoroughly dry. Typewriters and a copying machine were not damaged, “1 just had a feeling I’ve seen this happen before and had the equipment covered," Dugan said. The teachers' files and the furniture were not damaged by the rain, he said. "It could have been a lot worse." Dugan said, but add­ cd that he was surprised the roofers did nix cover the roof. "It’s a little distressing when you have an area you are trying to get repaired," Supt. Steve Garrett said “But we will work hard to get it in good shape before school begins." work at Bradford-White Corp, in Middleville and plan­ ned to use the vehicle that day to go for a six-week check up following the birth of daughter Rebecca. Smith and the McCarrens were were not wearing seatbelts. Only Rebecca was secured in a child restraint seat. Largent said. Rebecca was taken to Metropolitan Hospital by the Wayland Ambulance Service and transferred in critical con­ dition to Butterworth Hospital where she *as pronounced dead at 5:16 a m. the follow­ ing day. Two-year-old Jacob was taken to Metropolitan Hospital where he was treated for a cut on his foot and minor bruises and kept for observa­ tion before being released later the same day. “Cathenn and the children were beautiful. They will be very deeply missed. We're try ing to cope." Josie McCar­ ren. Cathenn's mother-inlaw . said. “Cathenn worked at The Deli in Way land (prior to giv­ ing birth to Rebecca) and was studying to write children's books through a cor­ respondence course." she said. Catherine was a life-long resident of Way land, she said Russell. 31. was married to Cathenn for five years. He coaches boys' basketball at St Stanislaus Church in Hilliards He is father to Jacob and another chiki from a former marriage. Josie Me Carren said. Cathenn and daughters Tarah and Rebecca are surviv­ ed by husband and father Russell; son and brother Jacob; stepson and step­ brother Jason; parents and grandparents May and Larry Stermsha of Grand Rapids, mother-in-law and grand parent Josie McCarren of Wayland, grandparents Al deana Sahel of Kalamazoo and Frank Steamisha ot Florida; great-grandparents Frances Stern of Detroit; brothers and uncles Tony. Ed and Frank, all of Grand Rapids, and John of Germany. sisters and aunts Lesa. Karen. Carolyn, all of Grand Rapids. Russells grandmother Hattie Griffith of \\ Va . and brother Mike and wife Jeannie of Grand Rapids Services were held at St Stanislaus Church in Hilliards Sunday with Fr John V andenBoussc he offic lating Interment was in the church cemetery. Arrangements were made by Archer Hampel Funeral Home. Wayland Township cuts annual budget Thomapple Township ex­ pects to increase its year-end fund balance by $7,000. by reduce its 1987 88 expeditures to $159,200 Township Supervisor Don Boysen said that the township expects to decrease its legal fees Jjy.Ji20.000 under last year, when it was involved in litigation with six former firemen. The township will also save $5,000 in election expenses under last year because no new voting equipment is being purchased; will spend $35,000 less in road maintenance, because most primary roads are in good condition; and has budgeted a $5,000 decrease in the am­ bulance equipment reserve fund. Boysen said. Major increases in expen dilutes are $3,500 for a Dun can Lake water quality study; $3,150 for a township/village feasibility study; $2,000 supervisor's salary increase; $2,000 clerks salary in­ crease; a $1,000 treasurer’s salary increase; and a $2,000 increase in ambulance salaries for increased runs. Boysen noted that the township is anticipating a $2,(XX) increase in slate shared revenues and a $10,000 increase in revenues for increased ambulance runs Clerk Donna Kenyon said the 1986 87 general fund wa decreased by $20,000, an amount transferred to the am­ bulance general fund. The same amount was transferred to the fire depart­ ment’s fund last year since an operational millage increase proposal was turned down by the voters for the last two years, Kenyon said "It (transferring the money) helps to insure that equipment reserve funds arc not used for operations and maintenance," she said. Boysen said the budget would be ammended as necessary during the April I. 1987 to March 31. 1988 year Boysen said a traffic count was being conducted on Finkbeiner Road, which is being considered for repairs. He Continued on page 9 Swimmer killed in Payne Lake last week Abie Hoving. 72, formerly of Grand Rapids, died from massive internal hemorrhag­ ing last Wednesday afternoon after being struck by the hull of a boat driven by a 14-yearold male Payne Lake resident. Hoving was swimming in Payne Lake when the boat ran over him at approximately 3:25 p.m.. Barry County Marine Sheriff Eldon Willard said. Willard said Hoving, who recently moved to Florida, was vacationing at his cottage at 1090 Payne Lake Road, on the west side of the lake, when he and family friend Jeanette Hoekzema. 71. went swimm­ ing in water 30-40 feet deep near an anchored swimming raft about 100 feet from shore. Hoekzema said she saw the boat approaching, screamed and dove under water. Willard said, but the boat passed over both of them. The driver of the boat, cer­ tified in boating safety, turned to watch a youth he was tow­ ing on a water sled and failed to see the two swimmers, Continued on page 9 Livestock buyers honored at banquet... Kelly Wieringo of 12675 Jackson Rd.. Middleville was among the dozens of 4-H and FFA members who introduced their buyers at the annual Livestock Ben quet, Monday. Her grand champion market lamb was purchased by D&W Food Stores of Caledonia. Nobody should have gone away hungry Monday evening at the annual 4-H and FFA Livestock Banquet, where buyers who purchased animals at the Barry County Free coir were honored More than 350 people gathered in the cafeteria of Hastings High School, where they enjoyed lamb, beef and pork prepared by Gary VcnElst and Don Guekes of Middleville. A full array of potluck dishes and desserts rounded out the meal. �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / August 20. 1987 State Police confiscate 3,900 marijuana plants in Barry County Karen DeGood of Caledonia and her bullfrog team together to earn title of champion frog racer. Local girl wins frog racing title Karen DeGood of Caledonia, earned the title of champion frog racer at the Shepard of the Hills Homestead and Outdoor Theatre near Branson. MO. DeGood won her title in the homestead's unique bullfrog racing competition held at Old Matt's Mill, the setting of Harold Bell Wright's The Shepherd of the Hills" out­ door historical drama Karen received a certificate signed by the chief frog trainer which states, "Even tho' it was a wild race with green slippery legs, floppin' up and down, eyes a bulgin', people a screamin. Karen us­ ed her know-how and get up and go and made it look as easy as failin' off a log backwards." DeGood was therefore named an official member of the Shepherd of the Hills Frog Racing Team She was also given the choice of a Shepherd of the Hills Frog Racing Team tee shirt or cap. Youth can design kites during Summerfest events in Hastings On Saturday. Aug. 29 at 3 p.m. at the tent on the Cour­ thouse grounds in Hastings, youth from 6 to 16 years of age are invited to explore their creative abilities. Each youth will have the opportunity to make and create their own kite. All materials will be provid­ ed. Each participant must be registered at the Extension Of­ fice by August 27. by calling 948-4862. There will be a limit of 30 participants. This class is being taught during Summerfest by the Cherokee Riders 4-H Club The event is open to 4-H members and non 4-H members. Kite making is being spon­ sored by the Barry County 4-H Program. Summerfest Committee. Formula Real Estate, Realty World — Hause, Miller Real Estate, Cherokee Riders 4-H Club. Century 21 Czinder Realty Inc., Lewis Realty of Hastings, Larry Poll Realty, and the Thomapple Valley Development Company. Blood pressure screening available at Gun Lake The Barry County Red Cross is now offering a new walk-in blood pressure screening service to the peo­ ple tn the greater Gun Lake area and surrounding communities This service is now available every week from 9 a m. to 5 p.m. at The Gun Lake Family Medical Center, I BINGO I Start* Sept. 3 Caledonia American Legion Post J 12850 Chief Noonday Rd There is no need for an ap­ pointment, there is no fee and there are no forms to fill out. It is important to know blood pressure levels. High blood pressure, left untreated, can lead to stroke. heart attack, heart failure or kidney failure. High blood pressure can be easily detected and controlled. Treatment, including medica­ tion and changes in diet, can bring it under control and help prevent serious complications For more information about Th e.$W pnd Netos $8-00 $10.00 Founded in 1870 — Published b\ THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. / Police seized more than 1.800 plants along highway M-66 in Johnston Township Other unit s reporting in­ creased activity this year are teams from the Branch and Cass County Sheriff Depart­ ments and the State Police Post in Ionia. HEMP officers adv ise citizens however to simply pros ide a tip or information to the police and let them do the investigating. Some marijuana growers may use guard dogs, camouflage and booby traps to protect their illegal crop Citizens with information should call or contact their nearest State Police Post or call the toll-free hotline. That number is. I 800-235-HEMP Fall Apple aide training set by Andrew Mann Your opportunity to learn more about computers and assist in the education of your children is here. Beginning the end of September, the popular (and free) computer training program will begin at Caledonia Schools. The only requirement to participate in the 10 hours of training is a willingness to return to the district and 10 or more hours of computer aide volunteering. The training will include computer and printer set-up and operation, solving simple hardware problems and an in­ troduction to keyboarding and word processing programs Popular programs will be in­ troduced including the MECC math senes and the print shop Classes will be Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m in the Junior High School computer lab The four week classes will run Sept. 22 through Oct. 13. Registration will be through the Computer Education of­ fice at 891 8882 If you are interested in becoming an Apple Aide but cannot attend this training ses sion. please call and let us know. We hope to offer an afternoon training session in the future 1 look forward to seeing more parents involved in their children's classroom and assisting with the computers is an excellent way to begin. Call today 891 8882 Special Olympics softball players ready for state tournament Special Olympics softball players throughout the state are ready to go for the gold at the 1987 Michigan Special Olympics State Softball Tour­ nament Aug. 21-22 in Midland. This year’s event, sponsored exclusively by Thorn Apple Valley, is ex­ pected to draw 30 teams and 60 individual skills contestants. "We are anticipating the biggest tournament yet," said Lois Arnold. MSO Associate Director. "Softball is becom­ ing more and more popular in our program It allows athletes to develop their own skills while learning to play as a team . " Opening ceremonies kick off the tournament Friday evening with competition following immediately and continuing through Saturday afternoon. The sixth annual tournament is hosted by the Midland Parks and Recreation Department Michigan Special Olympics is a year-round program of sports training and compel ilion for more than 27,000 children and adults with men tai retardation For more in­ formation, contact the pro gram's state office at 127 Rowe Hall, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859, phone (517) 774-3911 Caledonia Community Ed to offer financial seminars The Caledonia Community Education department will be offering a series of six seminars to help individuals become better informed about issues which affect their finan­ cial future. One topic will be discussed each week Tuesday. Oct 6 - personal money management. Tues­ day. Oct. 13 - financial planning for older Americans; Tuesday . Oct. 20 - retirement The Sun and News welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means for readers to express an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letter must include the signature, address and tele­ phone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • Ail letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libel­ ous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. ■ The Sun and News” (US PS 347 5801 is published weekly by The Hastings Banner, Inc. 19S2 N Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 1072 SeconcECIass Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058-9998 cooperation and participation of ail law enforcement agen cies in the state." Das is ^aid In addition to the pabce in­ volvement. the program depends heavily upon citizen participation in pros idmg tips and information relating to these illegal crops. " Similar programs are employed in all 48 contiguous states as well as Alaska and Hawaii Michigan traditional ly ranks in the upper third of states leading the eradication effort The largest seizure reported so far this year occurred in late June when the State Police Hastings Team uprooted more than 2.100 plants in a Barry County field In early July. Barry County Sheriff Department officers, assisted by Battle Creek COMPUTER CORNER: Write us a letter! Publication No. USPS 347580 1952 N. Broadway — P.O. Box B Hastings. Michigan 49058 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE SUN ANO NEWS. P.O Box B. Hastings. Ml 49058-0602. / SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Counties blood pressure clinics in other Barry County communities, call the Barry County Red Cross at 945-3122. According to recent State Police reports. Operation H E M P, is starting to take its toll on marijuana growing in Michigan Operation HE M P (Help Eliminate Marijuana Planting) officers have seized nearly 15.000 cultivated marijuana plants so far this year as a result of 166 tips from citizens. Additionally, some 19 arrests of marijuana growers have been reported H E M P is a federally funded program first initiated in Michigan in the summer of 1984 and administered by the State Police Department director, Col. Rich Davis, is quick to point out however that it is not solely a State Police program. “While we coordinate HEMP. we have the planning (IRA's TSA’s and other types of retirement plans); Tuesday, Oct. 27 how taxes affect personal finances; Tuesday, Nov. 3 estate planning concepts; Tuesday, Nov. 10 - financial benefits of charitable giving and how to structure one's savings, investing and in­ surance programs for today's economy. The seminars will start on Tuesday, Oct. 6 and continue through Nov. 10. The time will be 7-8:30 p m in the High School Library You may attend all six or the ones of your choice The cost will be $5 a seminar Call Com mumty Education. 891 8117 to register. TEEN DANCE • August 27, 1987 • 8:00-11:00 p.m. at Middle Villa SQ00 a person Music by D.J. Sponsored by the Band Support Network Age limited to incoming Freshmen thru 20 yr. olds. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / August 20, 1987 / Page 3 4 ward winners named: Kent Youth Fair sets attendance records ceremonies to the last carnival ndc. the Kent County Youth Fair. Aug. 3-7. had great crowds, fun ami food Attcn dance was estimated at 16-18,000, a 20 percent in­ crease over 1986. and double the 1985 figures, officials say The mghtly pig races, youth talent show, and professional the pig races totaled 2.600 •We had faster racing pigs than last year and a new race track The audience, young and old. just couldn't gel enough. ” Ron Wenger, fair board member from the Lowell area said Kathy Burch. 4 H Youth Summer Program Assistant, estimates that the audience at the Youth Talent Show was 500-600 The 4-H'en had a wonderful audience to display their talents Many of them will remember this show for a long, king time," Burch said. Eight year-old Toni Fraley. Rockford, voiced the opinion of many of the latent show participants, the crown krv cd us. did you hear that Nearly 1,200 people watch ed professional speed horse racers from Six states and Canada compete for $4000 in prizes al speed horse races, l^rry Heyboer. fair board member from Caledonia and race coordinator, felt the ac lion show and competitions were well accepted by the crowd "This is the first time for this type of event at the fair and we are pleased with both the quality of the event and the spectator interest." he said. The annual livestock sale brought over $115,000 into the pockets of local 4-H and FFA participants. In addition to prize winning rabbits and poultry, 231 beef, sheep, and swine were auctioned off. Many of the leaders and members who show sheep and swine have nearly completed fund raising to pay for the new barn at the fairgrounds Even with the bigger barn, all pens were filled to capacity This ™... was also true in the beef and rabbit barns Slate Senator, Richard Posthumus and Kent County Commission Chairperson Margaret Byington introduced the 1987 Youth Fair Royal Court and opened the fair. Channel 8 TV news anchor Dan Hovel was the master of ceremonies ami brought his family along tor the event His comments are shared by many who attended the youth fair. ‘ This is just a fun. tami ly fair " The folkrwing local 4-H and FFA members received outstanding ribbons or placed with their exhibit Creative Writing - Knsti Molnar. Alto and Heather Ptten. Lowell Cross Stitch - Mike Dougherty. Aho and Stacey Skinner. Caledonia DrawingPaintiag Melissa Potter. Alto and Karla OoMerhouse. Caledonia Nature Crafts - Itemus Rozell. Catedoma Caledonia Other Crafts - Stacey Sim ner. Caledonia. Sarah Wieland. Lowell and Deb Wieland. Lowell Food and Nutrition - Heidi Kaeb. Lowell Beth Cook. Lowell Fxtecatioaal Exhibits Melissa Potter. Aho and Heidi Kaeb. Lowell Modeling Vickers. Lowell Rochelle Heidi Kaeb. Lowell Viking Trophies Young Machine-Made Garment - Second - Amy Perkins. Aho Lucas. Caledonia Entomology - Melanie Kaeb. Lowell. Heidi Kaeb. Fish. Fun and Fellowship, a 4-H program which teaches youth to fish, will be held Saturday. Aug 29 from 8-9 a m. at the Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings This pro will be provided, including grams being held during Hastings annual Summerfcst The program will be taught by Al & Petes Sport Shop of Hastings It will include teaching youth to fish and a fishing contest in which prizes will be given. All equipment youth interested in fishing The following are the three classes for the contest: 7-9 year okis. 10-12 year olds, and 13-16 year olds this event is sponsored by the Barry County 4 H program and the equipment, you may bring it. Each participant is to bring their own bucket to put fish in. There is no cost The program First. Heather Melissa Potter. Aho and Second. Natalie W idand, Lowell. Junior - Second. Sue Welton. Caledonia Poultry Several very nice prizes have been donated by Al A Pete’s Sport Shop. Books Etc.. Country Pantry. Fisher's Big Wheel, McDonald's. Dick McKibbin Car Sales. CAB Discount. Neil’s Printing and Copy Ser vice. J.C. Penney. Rodee's. Walldorff Furniture. True Value, and Timber Trials Energies. Inc. There is no admission charge for this event, and it is open to the public Novice Showmanship Laura Shane. Caledonia Senior Showmanship Melissa Potter. Aho and reserve Stacey Skinner. Caledonia Grand Champion I aunb reserve Laura Shane. Caledonia Champion Pen - Brun Marshall. Caledonia and reserve Brian Marshall. Caledonia. Novice Barry County Commission on Aging announces menu, activities Middleville VFW Post. Wednesday. Aug. 19 - Baked Friday. Aug. 21 - HMonday. Wednesday. & Popcom Nashville Bingo. Chicken, scalloped corn, Thursday Monday. Aug. 24 Hastings calif blend veg banana nut Woodland Eagles Club. Nashville Lansing bread, marg . sliced peaches. -Crafts Monday. Wednesday. A Gilbert 2% milk Friday. Tuesday. Aug. 25 Hastings Ifeumdas. Aug. 20 - Skippy Home Delivered Meals are Joes. piMato gems, mixed Puzzle. DSS Speaker. Bingo. available at Extra Coat. Nashville Quihing veg., bun. grapes. 2% milk. Friday, Aug. 21 - Ham A Meals are available for Eggs, orange juice, hash browns, danish. marg., fruit those over 60 years of age. and spouse even if under 60. cup. 2% milk. Monday, Aug 24 - Swiss Suggested donation for Con steak, baked potato, cheesy gregrate meals is $1 with food broccoli A cauliflower, roll, stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 fruit cocktail. 2% Milk. Tuesday, Aug. 25 - Spanish before 1 p.m. one day in ad­ Rice, salad A dressing, baby vance for reservations. Meals ____chips, t r pineapple are served at: carrots, _taco cake? 2% milk Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave. Monday. Tuesday. Events Wednesday, Aug. 19 - Wednesday. Thursday, and Friday. Hastings Crafts/Cards. Nashville Masonic Temple. Nashville—Quiltiag/Loom Monday. Tuesday. Wednes Craft. Thursday, Aug. 20 - day, Thursday A Friday. Delton Faith United Hastings—Bingo. NashvilleMethodist Church. Monday, DSS Speaker Wednesday, and Thursday. Showmanship Caledonia Junior Showmanship Susan Welton. Caledonia Senior Showmanship Natalie Wieland. Lowell Supreme Showmanship Natalie Wieland. Lowell. reserve. Phil Bowman. Alto Rabbits Mixed Breed - Gary Rodenburg. Lowell. New Zealand Best Overall - Kurils Cteuser. Lowell and reserve. Faith Rodenburg. Lowell. Beef Grand Champion - Nick Kaechele. Grand Rapids reserve. Chip Caledonia Hoebeke. Scott Zuiderveen. Caledonia and reserve. Kurt Zuiderveen. Caledonia Nugent. Lowell and reserve. Renee Nugent, lnwcll. Novice Showmanship reserve. Christopher Love. Caledonia Active Achievers Chib Banner - Alto Active Achievers Chib Booth - Second. Aho Active Achievers Senior Showmanship Tom Nugent, Ixiwell and reserve. Jamie Cook. Ixiwell Jersey - junior champion Kathy Wenger. Aho. reserve. Stacey Skinner. Caledonia; senior ami reserve champion Kathy Wenger. Aho Holstein - reserve. Cindi Cook. I owe 11 and reserve. Jamie Cook. Lowell Home Junior Showmanship Brandy Wingcier. laiwell 11 A Under Award. Home - Holly Mercer. Caledonia Mnlmi Auto - Came ~ Wingcier. Alto Whispering Pines Mabie Award - Melaine Lowell. Wil-l-ar Award - junior. Debbie Biggs, laiwcll In a busy, impersonal world.. We provide good, old-fashioned, personalized service Co-operative Pre-school taking enrollments Cooperative Preschool is now taking enrollments for the fall of 1987 “88 “ school ‘ 1 year AA morning or afternoon pre fered and a morning session for three year-old children, Pre-kindergarten meets Mondays and Wednesdays. 9-11:30 a.m.; and 12:15-2:45 pm The three year-olds meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 a m Classes are hekl at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft Ave. To register or for further in­ formation. call membership chairperson Sheila Swartz 4554636 Caledonia Community IO create successful Yes, we have the most modern banking technology available to our customers are guaranteed efficient, accurate service But that's not enough We believe personal, friendly service is equally important, and continue to offer you the same kind of personalized service today that our customers have come to expect from us over the years If you want a bank that offers mote than just accurate service, see us Find out why. with us. you get the best of both worlds banking services and old fashioned, friendly service' modem STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA Caledonia kindergarten registration set for Aug. 24 Offices in Caledonia & Dutton ex- 267 E. Main Street 3205 68th SL S.E. - CALEDONIA - DUTTON - Ph. 891-8113 Ph. 698-6337 ‘ Beauty Salon 7106 PARMALEE ROAD 1 v* Mile E ot WhitneyvtHa Horse Science Pelon. Lowell First. Nick Johnston. Lowell. Heavy Meat Birds - Rich DePew. Alto Light Meat Birds - Kartenc Clouser. Lowell and Kurt is Klouser. Lowell. (Hiats Novice Showmanship First. Holly Huizinga. Aho. Youth fishing clinic and contest planned August 29 BETTY’S Phone 795-9062 Also Evenings By Appointment Lowell and Loren Kaeb. Lowell. Rocks and Minerals Melanie Kaeb. Lowell. W iJdftewers - Heidi Kaeb. Lowell. Vegetables - Danita Veriin. Lowell. Flowers - Heidi Kaeb. Lowell and Melanie Kaeb. Lowell and enables school officials to 891-8185 io schedule an apmem abilities This inform* bon assists parents and school officials in determining how �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 20. 1987 Seventh Annual Zoo Daze set for August 22,23 with entertainment abound Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL We got a much needed rain but now we have lawns to mow. Nice to see Archie and Virginia Hennessy Catherine's daughter, from Seattle, Wash., in church Sunday They are here with Bud and the family They came through with their motorhome BILLIE’S BEAUTY SALON “On the Lake" 555 S Shore Dn»e. Green lare Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RUSSELL. OWNER 25 VE4RS IN 7HE S4ME LOCATION Esther Kelley and June Tungate had Sunday dinner in Holland with Steve and Terry Piccard, Estheir granddaughter Dianne and family returned to California this past week. They have been with the home folks. Bemadioe and Hany Reader * Clarke and I went with the senior citizens from Mid­ dleville to Marshall to the Musical “Some Enchanted Evening." We had dinner at Schuler’s. Charlotte and Pete and son Peter of Grand Rapids called on June and they had dinner at Circle Inn, Thursday Bernard and Alice Wieringa, Bemadine and Harry Reaser and Manon Martin LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St *Caledonia, MI Sunday Morning Workhip Sunday School................... Sunday Morning Worship. ,11:00a.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Turn on the tap. and there it is - fresh, clean water. But taking for granted the availability of clean drinking water is a luxury many rural residents can no longer afford. To help rural residents ad­ dress the problem of well water contamination--and to provide experts for homeowners to question about FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music 9.45 11:00 6:00 6:45 Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer a.m a.m. p.m. p.m. MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday E venmg Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 6 00 p m 7 00 p m Rev. William Dobson, Pastor 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street 600 p m Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass...............................................5:00 D.m. Sunday Mass.............................. 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m First Friday Mass ................... _..................... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship. 10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Broadway and Center, Hastings PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherrv Valiev Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11:00 a.m. Church School 945 a.m. Evening Service Each Sundav at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev. Wayne Kiel. Poster Rev Stanley Vugteveen Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2na Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)........... 9:45 a m. Sunday School.................................................. 11:10a.m. Sunday*Evening Service..................................... 7:00p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade) Wed., 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship... Wed. 7:00p.m. Rev. Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 Mechanisms," presented by George Econ of Jackson Com mumty College. The fee for ‘Well Water Quality" is $10.00 per per son. which includes lunch. For registration information, call the Kellogg Biological Station Extension Office at (616) 6714485. or contact your local Cooperative Exten­ sion county office. Oakley Hartman Wicks JENS1ON - Oakley Hart man Wicks, age 64. of 7443 Boulder Bluff, Jenison, formerly of Hart, Ml, passed away Sunday, Aug. 9. 1987 in Jenison. He is survived by his wife, Lois Martindell; two sons, Don and Terrie Wicks of Caledonia, Bob and Joy Wicks of Houston, TX; one daughter, Sharon and Dave VanderHulst of Saranac, Ml; eight grandchildren; his mother, Verle Wicks of Hart; one brother, Norwood and Bess Wicks of Durango, CO. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug 12, 1987, at 2 p.m., at the Hart United Methodist Church with Rev. Kenneth Snow officiating. Burial at Hart Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Tate Funeral Home. Hart, Ml Mark E. Loviska Marine Lance CpI. Mark E. Loviska, son of Phil P. and Nan M. Joi man of 6552 Millstream Loop. Caledonia, recently returned from a sixmonth Mediterranean deploy­ ment with 26th Marine Am­ phibious Unit, Camp Lejeune, NC. as part of Landing Force Sixth Fleet 2-87. During the deployment Loviska participated in five combined amphibious exer- trw wwana Phone 945-3014 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Michigan Dept of Public Health; “Zoning and Groundwater Protection," • presented by Dr leighty; "Home and Health Considerations," presented by Hal Humphrey of the Michigan Department of Public Health; "Agricultural Practices and Ground­ water.” presented by MSU Crops and Soil Sciences pro­ fessor Karen Renner. "State and Local Regulations on Groundwater." presented by Jessica Kovan of the MSU Department of Resource Development; ‘•Protection OBITUARIES 795-3667 This fundraiser is sponsored by WCUZ Radio. Eberhard's. The City of Grand Rapids, and the John Ball Zoo Society. All zoo admission fees for these days are donated to zoo improvements. Admission is $1 for adults and 50 cents for children ages 5-15. For fur­ ther information, call 776-2591. 9 Sunday Euchanst *■.***& io» summer montnsu....... 10:00 am Wednesday, Holy Eucharist..................................... 7:15 am. Thursday Holy Euchanst _________________ 700 p.m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor presented by John Long of the Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Rev Wayne Smith. Rector 1000 am their drinking water concerns -Michigan State University 's Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice is offering a workshop on "Well Water Quality" on Saturday. September 26. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The workshop will be held at MSU’s Kellogg Biological Station on Gull Lake near Hickory Comers. Michigan. The workshop will offer a series of one-hour sessions, in which participants choose from a variety of topics which address their specific needs Topics include "Nitrates and Ground water. presented by MSU Crops and Soil Sciences professor Boyd Ellis; Point of Use Treatment. - presented by Gordon Bellan of the Na­ tional Sanitarians; "Respon­ sibility and Liability for Groundwater Contamina­ tion,** presented by en­ vironmental lawyer I eight on Leighty of the MSU Depart ment of Resource Develop­ ment; “Septic Systems and 11:00 am Morning Worship............ Sunday School.................. Sunday Evening Worship..........................................6:00 p.m. All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Paint-In by Monkey Island. Entertainment at center stage will feature the country rock sounds of Nighthawk. Cimmaron and Horsefeather on Saturday On Sunday, the Jim Frost Band. Thom Ellis and Just Connie and the Southern Boys will perform their own brand of down­ home music Water quality focus at Kellogg workshop Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 11 00 a m Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor Rev. Gil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service had a birthday party for Manon at Marj Williams', Sunday 1 sure had a good time. Monday. Fem Doyle. June Tungate. Esther Kelley and Lois Bacon had breakfast at “Bunker Hill * St Dorr. Then did a little shopping there Thursday the Social Club met with Pat Osbume for a potluck supper. The Busy Bee had a dinner out together at Denny's, Thursday. Much visiting and good time. Many people attended the Old Fashioned Days" at Bowen Mills on Saturday and the "Hymn Sing" at night. You attend sometime, too visitors will enjoy magicians and jugglers, mimes and musicians as they stroll through the zoo. Bozo the Clown will be on hand to tickle funnv bones and P.J. Webber will mystify all with his magic. The monkeys will look on as budding, young Picassos express themselves at the Children's Rev. Wesley Coffey Rev. Robert Gerke Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship It's time for the whole fami­ ly to enjoy the 7th annual lazy, hazy summer Zoo Daze. Aug. 22 and 23. For two special days, zoo cises and one unilateral joint amphibious exercise And for the first time in 15 years. Marines conducted an exer­ cise on the island of Corsica. This exercise allowed the LF6F to practice and refine the special operations techni­ ques developed during their pre-deployment training period He joined the Manne Corps in February 1984 ww wwanearw wwant ww ww ww trw anaanT F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. I FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... 795-9277 I iaxi:'.i.'.i.!.i.’.uLW MIDDLEVILLE insurance and Medicaid Accepted I �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 20, 1987 / Page 5 Caledonia man in jail on felonious assault charges by Kathleen J. Oresik A 25-year -old Caledonia man remains in jail for allegedly assaulting his parents early Sunday morning. John Ross Finkbemer of 9626 Kraft Avenue SE, Caledonia, was arraigned in Grand Rapids 63rd District Court Monday on two counts of felonious assault, one with a gun and the other a machete. Finkbemer is pleading not guilty. Bond was set at $2,500 cash or surety and has not been posted. A court appointed at­ torney was granted at Fmkbciner's request. A preliminary exam is set for Aug. 27 at 1:30 p m. Elizabeth Finkbemer. Ross mother, said he had returned home Saturday after having been hospitalized Friday and Saturday for “terrible head injuries” he sustained after being involved in an accident Friday that destroyed his truck. ““He received four or five bumps on his head and had several stitches on the top of his head.” his mother said “I would say he was in shock.” She said that he went out in the yard and was running around yelling “He just screamed and screamed He said he just couldn't handle it. He repeated. “I can't take it (the pain) anymore .” she said She said that she did not want his grandmother to see him like that, so she asked her son Brian to get her husband Gene and the grandmother out of the house. Detective Robert Orange of the Kent County Sheriffs Department said the depart­ ment received a call from Ross’s parents at 6:40 p.m. Sunday When the officers arrived. Orange said, they encuntcred a problem with Ross and his girlfriend. “The two were irrational.” he said ‘“The son had been m an ac­ cident Friday and had a five to six-inch laceration on the top of his head The family said that may have been why he was acting strangely,” Orange said Deputies assisted the Fink beiners in getting Ross to Cor­ nerstone (an evaluation center located in St. Mary's Hospital), he said Then the officers, family and the girlfriend left, he said Elizabeth said she thought Ross was at Cornerstone when she went out in their yard Sun­ day at about midnight “to br­ ing something in out of the rain” when her son appeared out of no where “1 went in the house and locked the door behind me He jumped me outdoors before he entered the house He had a knife and used it to break the window to unlock the door. I never dreamed he was out there." she said She said her husband got a gun to hold Ross at bay while she escaped and went to a neighbor's house to call the sheriffs department. Detective Orange said the sheriffs department received a call from the mother at 1 a.m. Monday “She said the son had assaulted her and she was afraid he would assault her husband who was still in the house “The son grabbed the gun after the father had put it down He wanted the father to help him hook up a trailer to a truck so he could leave. Ross said he wasn't getting along with his parents.” Orange said. When he saw the cruisers had showed up he went back in the house and the father stayed outside. Orange said. “I guess the son threatened the father because the father had threatened him,” Orange surmised. Orange said the officers had trouble getting Ross out of the house when a dispatcher was able to telephone Ross and coax him to go outside When Ross came out of the house he was arrested and held in the Kent County Jail and arraigned Monday after­ noon. Orange said Elizabeth said she and her husband always got along with Ross ‘He was always a good student and a good artist and loved very much We always had a good relation­ ship We always got along like any other family It’s hard to understand.’’ she said. She said Ross had recently moved back home and that she and her husband had planned to set up a room for him in the house He had been staying a few nights in a trailer in the yard, she said “We didn't realize the doors weren’t locked (at Cor­ nerstone). We thought a secuity guard or policeman (patrolled the establishment) and that he would get the care he needed." she said. She said she and her hus­ band were at Cornerstone for about an hour before leaving. “‘When he got back here he was so worked up. But he weal (with the officers) w ithout resistance He put the loaded gun in the truck and gave himself up. My husband got nd of his other guns that day We don’t plan on letting anything like this ever happen again "I only have minor injuries. My nose hurts a little and I’m a little lame Both our glasses got smashed up or bent in the struggle. 1 guess Ross threw them down.” Elizabeth said. “The community is calling and standing by us. They just don’t understand why this happened. Everybody likes him. 1 just want him to be in the proper place so they can find out why it happened and what they can do for him,” she said. Cappon’s QuicicMart /]!,. a trip to Toronto //////I Friday, Oct. 9 thru '/P Sunday, oct 11 and 1 benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Every entry in our Toronto trip drawing is a donation to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Stop in to any Cappon Quick Mart and get the details of how you can register. — SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 — special event to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy .associa­ tion. Stop at our Middleville Cappon’s Quick Mart, pay for self-service gas and get Full Ser­ vice from 2-8 p.m. volunteers will be collecting for mda. Watercraft decals now available The Michigan Department of State has identified a manufacturing defect in the 1989 watercraft registration decals which may cause them to shrivel and peel after being placed on a watercraft. In responding to boat owners who were experienc­ ing a problem with the 1989 decals, the Department found that they were improperly manufactured with a lammant that is affected by heat The defective decals are numbered from 0230001 to 0648600. A new sereis of 1989 water­ craft decals has been distributed to all Secretory of Stale branch offices where they are being given free of charge to any watercraft owner who presents a 1989 registration. The new decals are numbered from 0955001 to 1405000. Department of Stole of­ ficials have notified marine law enforcement agencies about the potential problem and. therefore, watercraft owners whose 1989 decals may be illegible or missing should not be ticketed Michigan artists are invited to submit slides of their work for a multi media exhibition this October al the Holland 131 E. Main, Caledonia LU WARD pepsi PEBfl LIGHT PEPSI w Artists sought for October statewide exhibit in Holland RE/MAX BROKERS • 891-9219 • 795-3723 However, owners are remind­ ed that they must carry their registration when operating a watercraft in Michigan. Of the 750.210 watercraft registered in Michigan, 254.210 have 1989 registra­ tions. The three-year registra­ tions expiring in 1987 and 1988 are not affected. GRANDMA S HOUSE Memories are alive tn this 2 Story. 3 bedroom plus nursery or storage room, old flocr to ceiling cupboard, dining room, one bath, basement, gas heat, enclosed porch Needs some TLC Hastings Possible land contract 831.900 downtown Holland •“This is the first exhibition to be installed m our new arts facility and it’s also the 20th anniversary of the Holland Area Arts Council, the spon­ soring organization ' says director Dorothy Webster. “We’ll all be in a mood to celebrate at the opening recep­ tion on Oct. 17.” For more information anc entry forms, contact the Holland Area Arts Council P O Box 1454. Holland Ml 616/396-3278 Call... 795-3345 Sun & News Classifieds! /or Pepsi Products 8-pack Vi liter bottles LOWFAT ALL CAPPON QUICK MARTS Hastings, Nashville, Gun Lake, Middleville, Lake Odessa, Ionia, Charlotte and Delton �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I August 20. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST Did you have enough rain for awhile'* Hugh Kegerreis said that his ram gauge registered five inches Friday and another two inches during the night on Saturday The neighborhood kids’ favorite ball diamond was under water (East of Irv Rodgers's) And Harry s little pool is full to overflowing But the grass is once again green The Michigan Bell Telephone crews are still working in town Last week they laid underground cables along the first couple of blocks of Mam Street. As part of the crew tears up the grass other part of the crew is back filling lop soil and seeding. So it doesn't take them long to finish a street. Our sympathy is extended to the family of Oakley Hart­ man Wicks who passed away Sunday. Aug 9 Especially his son and daughter m-law. Don and Terne Wicks of Caledonia last Wednesday, the .Soest family spent the day boating on Gun l^akc It was a beautiful day. Last Thursday. 14 ladies were present at the home of Vivian Sherman for the regular meeting of the U.M.W Thursday evening the Soest family took the boat to Cam­ pan Lake for a couple of hours of fishing. The fish were biting and we all enjoyed ourselves Friday afternoon the Richard Soest family called on the Art Soests in Wyoming. Saturday we once again headed to Greenville and George’s cottage on Woodbeck Lake We were surprised to find Nancy, Jerry and Brandy Smith visiting on the lake Brandy had the chance to do a little swimming with her cousins and had a helping hand at fishing in the ram She caught several fish and was so excited it didn’t matter that the biggest fish she caught was only about four in­ ches long or that it was pour­ ing. She was having fun Sundav we once again head­ ed for George s. Of the 19 there some went tubeing. others tried their hand at water skiing, while some just went swimming The kids mostly enjoyed Rich pulling them on the Bob Sled behind the boat We had to bail out the boats as the boats were half full of water after the ram on Satur­ day evening and Sunday mor­ ning And as we were enjoymg supper it started to rain again The kids spent the rest of the day fishing This week it’s back to work we go Mr and Mrs. Hugh Keger­ reis called on Mrs Edythe Aldnch Saturday afternoon. Eva Engle attended the wedding of Darlene Grabell and Kevin Buckstead in Com­ stock Park Saturday The GrabeU's formerly lived in Caledonia and Darlene was a student here. The newlyweds will live in Missouri on Kevin’s farm. Mr and Mrs. G. Tauss (Bonnie) of Phoenix. Ariz. spent the last week with Lyle and Margaret Stauffer “en­ joying Michigan ”. Saturday evening four generations of Stauffers gathered at the home of Tom and Jeannie Goorhouse in Kalamazoo. Congratulations to Larry and Deb Van Haitsma on the birth of their son. Trent Robert, on July 28. The proud grandparents are John and Judy Young. Greatgrandmother is Alice Demarest Jim and Vivian Sherman will celebrate their 40th an­ niversary with an open house at Caledonia United Methodist Church on Aug 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. David Fleischmann and Lucas went fishing on Lake Michigan. Lucas came home with his eyes all swollen from the pollen. Shirley Goodwin said her husband came home last Thursday with what she thought was a bad case of the flu. Hope it doesn't get started around town. Pat Alberts said her daughter Sandy was very ill with ulcers. Best wishes to her. Helen Rich is very ill. Please remember her in your prayers. The Finkbemer reunion was held Sunday at Caledonia Park The Gary Durkees enter­ tained Rob's lady friend, sister and parents from the Netherlands. Mark and Aleta and family from Wisconsin, and Phillip and Sue and family from Florida. A large group of Rita and Harry and Padgett’s family from the far East Malta are on an extended visit, staying with the Padgett families. They are staying for about six weeks. Rick Vanden Heuvel has been home visiting his parents. Ben and Kay Vanden Heuvel. They were very hap­ py to have him visit. Ralph. Thelma and Jim Gehl had a very good steak dinner Saturday night at the Sportsman's Club The next steak fry will be Sept. 12. Larry and Marcia Gehl en­ joyed Saturday night dinner at Gun Lake at "Sam's Joint.'' Larry 's son Tom and Bob's girlfriend Tammy are both employed there. Mane Miller fell and broke her arm. She stayed three weeks w ith a sister and is now at home Our best wishes to her Congratulations to Dennis M. Echelbarger on his dona tion of four gallons of his Wood to the Grand Valley Blood Bank Our Condolances to Ralph and Mary Palazzola of Caledonia on the passing of their eight-year-old Cory Palazzola of Rockford, who passed away Aug 12. Also our sympathy to his parents. Jack and Barbara and his brother Calen Palazzola. Thelma Gehl said she remembered a couple highlights of their western trip she missed: Driving through Yellowstone National Park a huge buffalo came to the road and marched along the highway on the side of the road. He didn't look either way. head down and a steady pace. Cars were slowly creep­ ing along so as not to disturb the animal Another time on the way to flagstaff, it was nearly dark and the motorhome heaved back and forth. Upon questioning David, he said he had to heave-ho to keep from hitting cows on both sides of the street. There were no fences. Helen and Gilbert Rich’s daughter. Betty and David Cook, came home from Ohio to be with their mom for a week. Also Helen Applegate and two sons flew up from Florida for a week to be with them too Helen is also Gilbert and Helen Rich's daughter. Also daughters Donna Walters and Theresa Brodock came over to help with her housework as she is ill Thelma Gehl appreciates any DAW cash register tabs for the I percent to be used for A.L.S. lau Gehrig Disease Benefit for equipment for pa tients in need. Jim Engle will be returning to Darmstadt. Germany to start his sixth year of teaching after spending the summer vacationing in the United States We wish him a safe trip back to Germany. Have a good week I have to go make room for our new sofa. Spring gardens focus on KBS workshop If you want a glorious splash of color in your garden next spring, now is the time to plan for it. The Cooperative Extension Service will hold a workshop entitled "Plant Now for Spring Color" at Michigan State University’s Kellogg Biological Station on Gull Lake Sept. 9. The workshop will begin at 7:30 p.m. and run until 9:30 p.m. Gale Arent. Kalamazoo County Cooperative Exten­ sion director, will share with participants information on common types of bulbs, pro­ per planting depths, fertiliz­ ing, and landscape design. Participants will also have hands-on experience at “forc­ ing” bulbs indoors (winter blooming in a container). Fee for the workshop is $5, which includes refreshments and a take-home pot with bulbs. Call the Kellogg Biological Station Extension office at 671-4485 for registration information. The core and planting of flowering bulbs will be the subject of a workshop at Kellogg Biological Station Sept. 9. w: We have the right key to your home mortgage. Come in and let's talk! (Trip Munk OFFICES IN ... HASTINGS MIDDLEVILLE BELLEVUE NASHVILLE 150 W. Court 435 Arlington 115 N. Main 203 N. Main COMMUNITY PRIDE Del Riley, Jr and George Stnen III of Greenndge Realty beheve "Community Pride" should be rewarded As a result, they would like to recognize people in the community each week who they feel are responsible lor improving the image of the community. 206 Ruweil They wtS be rewarding homes tn the Middleville. Ml Middleville and surrounding area every week They would also appreciate all input from the community If you know of a neighbor who t$ deserving of. or has a deserving property, please call 795 9775. Fridays 9 am toll am Owners wifl be awarded the yard sign above to display for the week, a keepsake certificate. a $5 00 gift certificate and their names displayed in the Sun & News for the week This Week’s Community Pride Winners DENNIS & CHRIS TUTSCH GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc. 5165 Kalamazoo S.E. Kentwood, Michigan Call 281-2100 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 20. 1987 I Page 7 The flea market offered practically every conceivable automobile-related arti­ cle from car parts to clothes. At least 50 vendors were present at the show. 18th Annual Car Show held at Charlton Park, Sunday This 1931 Ford Model A Deluxe Coupe owned by F.N. Replogle of Hastings was one of the cars at the show. Diane Szewczyk, director of the park said the show is still popular. "After 18 years antique cars still sell." she said. DNR promotes alternatives to landfills; grant given Recycling in Barry County (RiBC) is delighted to announce they have been award­ ed a $24,000 Clean Michigan Fund grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Two hundred sixty-nine grant applications were received by the DNR and 86 grants were awarded. This grant will enable RiBC to continue and expand the educational program this fall. Two part-time Resource Recovery Education staff positions as well as educa tional materials will be funded with this grant. Slide presen­ tations and programs will be available to schools, church groups, and other community service organizations throughout Barry County These programs involve infor mat ion on solid waste pro­ blems and solutions. Anyone interested in scheduling a speaker may call Jane Norton at 623-5546 or Jackie Schmitz at 795-7897. RiBC greatly appreciates all letters of support and en­ couragement from public officials and residenLs of Barry County which demonstrated to the DNR the community’s committment to the idea of recycling as a solution to en­ vironmental problems in Barry County. Gary Forbis of Dewitt polishes up his 1955 Chevy Belaire during the 18th Annual Antique Auto Show held last Sunday at Charlton Pork. The show drew 2.000 spectators and 350 antique car owners despite cloudy, rainy, and humid conditions. PEACHES Country Crafts, Apples, Sweet Corn Tomatoes, preserves and Honey HILTON FARMS — APPLE ACRES 2893 108th St.. Caledonia. Ml Ph. 891-8019 or 891-8947 TENT SALE IN SHELBYVILLE IN OUR NEW BLANCO FURNITURE WAREHOUSE! - BEDROOM- DNR issues replacement back tags WMke Night Stand lit 4 4r Oak PM* Chaaa PramatOr Htrrar $17 $7B PuMzQwaaa Mlrrarari Haariboart $7t Baaaatt Gallery Mirror............ St! Bataa It Oak Nita Staari $tl The Department of Natural Resources is in the process of reissuing back tag/kill tags to persons who purchased sport sperson or senior citizen hun­ ting licenses in March and were issued white back tags The replacement tags will be mailed and should be received by Aug. 28. Anyone who does not receive a replacement tag by that time should contact the DNR license control office at (5I7) 373-1204. I Or Ntt. Staat •If O* Paatar <Saaa IHM97 Mafria Skieeara Bad Lana Cedar CNral *rg SITS Naw $179 American Draw Klaf Cherry Maaribaart Barren t Or Cheat $197 S2*7 1ft Baaaaaa Waribet $JM AmerWaa Draw HI Patter 1.4 PMG Aaf SUM Ha.SSIl Comylala La< over l.fa lane •aaroamSwH. Um|S»«S«I *ft Barren Betream Sarita $717 GRIEVING PROGRAM at... LEIGHTON U.M. CHURCH 4180 2nd St., Caledonia "Understanding the Grieving Process" Aug. 19 • 7 p.m. “Helping Those Who Are Grieving" Aug. 26 • 7 p.m. Presented by.. Rev. Duane Visser, Pine Rest Chaplain OPEN Mon. Thur* . Fn 10-8 Tuts , Wed 9-6 Sat 10-6 snsiu «r «nnn OLD US 111 A I14TH AVt See Hundreds of other spe­ cials throughout the store. The tent sale specials are sold ”*• to” and cash and carry. First Come. BLANCO FURNITURE slttlby villf mi �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / August 20. 1987 Cherry Valley 4-H Club has outstanding year by Dean Lewis Cherry Valley Livestock had an excellent year at the Kent County 4-H fair this year. A few of their ac complishments include Nick Kaechele’s grand champion steer. Phil Bowman’s reserve champion bog, Heather Van Wyck’s champion Dorset sheep. Rich DePew's first place egg production birds, Scott Zuiderveen’s champion Simmental steer. Cathy Wenger’s champion senior Jersey cow and some outstan­ ding craft exhibits and many others The following is a list of the member of the club and their achievements: Tony Bonnema received a tenth place for his senior Holstein calf; Phil Bowman took a sixth place in senior swine showmanship, a seventh place for heavy weight pen, reserve champion individual hog, eighth place for dairy showmanship (15 and older) and second place senior Holstein calf. Troy Bowman received a twelfth place for his heavy weight pen of hogs and eighth place junior Holstein calf. Matt Brown took fourth place in senior showmanship (17 and older) and fourth place super-heavy weight Hereford steer, Joel Burgess received third place for dairy showmanship (first and se­ cond years) and tenth place Holstein intermediate calf Jeff DePew took eighth place in senior swine showmanship, first place light weight pen. first place for in­ dividual hog. seventh place market pen of rabbits, and fifth place in senior rabbit showmanship Joe Depew received fifth place heavy weight pen of hogs, eighth place individual hog and sixth place market pen of rabbits Rich DePew took a fifth place in junior swine showmanship, second heavy weight pen. fourth hog. first heavy weight meat pen. first egg production birds, third market pen of rabbits and Champion Silver Fox Doe Mike Dougherty received a seventh place superheavy weight hog and had an outstanding exhibit in crossMitching Jon Francis took sixth place for light weight pen of hogs and sixth in­ dividual hog Joe Grieser received seventh place in dairy showmanship (15 and older) and had champion and reserve champion milking shorthorns Tony Grinage placed fifth with his medium weight pen of hogs and eleventh for his individual hog John Harkema took eleventh place senior Holstein calf. Chip Hoebeke had the reserve champion Angus steer and got “A” ribbons on his Parkway Clean Michigan Fund grants totaling nearly $6 million were awarded to 84 applicants today by the Natural Resources Commis­ sion (NRC). bringing the total number of aw ards to 86. Two grants in the Waste-toEnergy Capital category, totaling $3 million, were awarded in June The Clean Michigan Fund was created in response to the stale's growing solid waste disposal dilemma. The pro­ gram is aimed at reducing state* ide dependence on land­ fills by promoting resource recovery technologies. It attracted 269 applicants during a limited grant applica­ tion period last spring The funding requested in these ap­ plicants totaled over $44 million Gun Lake Family Medicine and After Hours Clinic 12850 Chief Noonday Rd.. Wayland, Ml Phone 792-6243 Hours. Mon Sat 9 a m. to 8 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 Appointments Taken X Rays Lab John Lemke D.O., Family Practice Gary L. Doublestein, D.O., After Hours Clime Coordinator Audrey Alflen, Office Manager nrrTTT] Dr. Michael G. David Announces office hours for the PRACTICE of PODIATRY Medical & surgical treatment of the foot Located within the Gun Lake Famih Medicine Bldg. 12850 Chief Noonday Rd . Wayland at Gun Lake Call 792-6243 for Appointment Sun & News Classifieds Clean Michigan Fund grants are awarded to local governments, private entities, and non-profit organizations interested in implementing or expanding programs for recycling, composting, and waste-to-energy incineration. In addition, unlicensed or at-capacity landfills and dumps will be closed, transfer stations constructed, and household hazardous waste collection programs funded to help remove toxic materials from the waste stream Kent County received S296.909 io be dispersed among various grant categories. it 50%-- 7 5 % BELOW COST SALE HOURS: Thurs Aug. 20-Fn Aug. 21 9a.m.-9p m.; Sat Aug 22 9a.m.-5p.m Kessler’s Outlet Store Stomach intestine 6 liver disease 801 S. Main St., Wayland Located at 12850 Chief Noonday Rd Fridays (only by appt.) • Ph 1^00-331 7354 Insurance only (no charge to patients) UM IJkAJJL existing fieldhouse which will house an indtxir track, tennis and raquetball courts and a swimming pool The new ad dition will also provide locker and training rooms, an excercise physology room, offices and classrooms Hillsdale College President George Roche stated. "Simp son Industries* gift illustrates the generous spirit of American business which has benefitted the nation's com munities and educational institutions." ‘The critics are so quick to wail about the alleged insen sitivity of business to human needs that we often forget how much our nation owes to the men and women who run our great companies. This gift to Hillsdale College and the Hillsdale community shows what business people arc will ing to contribute, not out of the desire for profit, but out of a deep sense of corporate responsibility. We arc most grateful." Hillsdale College, a private four-year liberal arts institu­ tion, was founded in 1844 The school has never, since its founding, accepted any government funds for its operation The college is known for its stand against bureaucracy and for its free enterprise, limited govern ment intervention and the American heritage of in­ dividual self-determination SUMMER END TENT SALE I ALL A. COATES, D.O. i Simpson Industries of Lit chfield. ML has pledged $100,000 for a general locker room for use by the communi ty and the college's intramural teams as a part of Hillsdale College’s $7.1 million new Health Education and Sports Complex. Simpson Industries, which provides components to the auto industry, was founded in the early 1920s by the late Robert J. Simpson, one-time trustee of Hillsdale College It operates 10 manufacturing locations in Ohio. Indiana, North Carolina, and Canada and in Middleville. Ml Robert Navarre, president and CEO of Simpson In­ dustries said, ‘ The Simpson Industries fund donation to the College reinforces the close relationship with the school begun by Mr. Simpson and his family." Curt Shaneour. Hillsdale College trustee and local fun­ draising chairman for the sports complex added. “Simpson Industries has been a consistant resource for the county. Their support of this project is an example of how businesses can work together for the betterment of educa­ tion and the community." The sports complex, with a target completion date of fail, 1988, will be available for community use as well as col­ lege activities. The remodel­ ing and expansion project in­ cludes a new addition to the Kessler Inc. and i. in. Simpson Industries donates to field house fund Garments—Fabrics—Patterns—Notions J. SERINI, D.O. M j dairy showmanship (15 and older), champion and reserve champion senior Jersey, and champion junior Jersey Kurt Zuiderveen placed twelfth in novice beef showmanship and had reserve champion SimmeAtal steer; Scott Zuiderveen took fifth in junior beef showmanship (13-14) and champion Sim­ mental steer. Brian and Mark Bonnema and Jeff and Randy Harkema were all going to show beef but couldn't due to technical difficulties The club also had an ex­ cellent year at the livestock auction and ended the year with a banquet for the member and the buyers on Saturday. Aug 15. This year was the last year that Chuck and Judy Skinner will be the club leaders They have lead the club for 15 years with dedicated service which has been greatly appreciated by ail the members under their leadership. They will be replaced next year by Chuck and Donna Kaechele Manufacturer of Quality Infant and Toddler Sleep and Playwear Cail Now accepting patients for GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE weight pen of sheep, fourth single sheep, third medium weight Angus steer, an "A" ribbon on tube painting, and a B" ribbon on his craft. B.J. Welton received third medium weight pen erf hogs, fifth in­ dividual hog. eleventh in dairy showmanship (10-12). and eighth Holstein intermediate calf Sue Welton placed first in junior swine showmanship, tenth heavy weight pen of hogs, thirteenth for individual and seventh Holstein junior yearling Sue was the only member of the Cherry Valley 4-H Livestock Club to enter the Showmanship Sweepstakes this year She represented swine in the junior division and was rvnner-up Wilbur Welton took seventh in senior swine showmanship, sixth medium weight pen of hogs, fifteenth individual, tenth in dairy showmanship (15 and older), sixth senior Holstein calf, and fixirth Holstein two-year-old. Cathy Wenger received third in with his heavy weight pen of hogs and tenth on his in­ dividual hog; Dana Rogers took second medium weight pen of hogs, third individual hog. seventh heavy weight Hereford, and eighth medium weight Crossbred steer John Rogers received third in novice swine showman­ ship. and fourth super-heavy weight hog; Laura Shane plac­ ed first in novice sheep showmanship, first medium weight pen of sheep and se­ cond single. Man Shane took sixth with his heavy weight Hereford steer; Stacey Skin­ ner received second in senior sheep showmanship, second light weight pen of sheep, se­ cond light weight singular sheep, fifth in dairy showman­ ship (15 and older), reserve champion junior Jersey, an outstanding exhibit in both cross-stitch and punch-andsculpture lamp shade, and a “B" ribbon in foods. Ed Smith placed third in novice beef showmanship, se­ cond medium weight Angus steer, an outstanding exhibit in woodworking. "A” rib­ bons on second cutting alfalfa and drawing, and a "B" rib­ bon in foods. Tim Smith took seventh in medium weight hog, ninth in junior beef showmanship (13-14), third superheavy weight Hereford steer, and an "A” ribbon for second cutting alfalfa. Heather Van Wyck receiv­ ed fourth in junior sheep showmanship, third in medium weight pen of sheep, fifth single sheep, champion Dorset, and “A” ribbons on her educational exhibit and carter report. Janette Van Wyck placed fifth in senior sheep showmanship, fifth heavy weight pen of sheep, sixth single, and first aged Dorset ewe. Todd Van Wyck took four­ teenth in junior sheep showmanship, third light Recycling group awarded $24,000 from DNR a-____________ rm 'f 7 -FBIft 'f collection and creative writing Mike Hoebeke placed seventh in novice swine showmanship, fourth light weight pen and third in­ dividual hog. and received “A" ribbons on his collection and creative writing." Amy Housekamp took tenth in junior beef showmanship (11-12) and seventh medium weight Hereford steer; Ben Hunderman received 6th in novice beef showmanship and third for his heavy weight crossbred steer. Amy Kaechele placed fourth in junior beef showmanship (13-14) and first for her heavy weight crossbred steer. Brenda Kaechele took ninth m junior beef showmanship (11-12), and third heavy weight Hereford steer and second m the 10-12 year-old dairy showmanship. Nick Kaechele had the grand champion steer and received fifth in senior beef showmanship (15-16); Jon Kinsey placed eighth in senior sheep showmanship, fifth light weight pen. tenth in­ dividual sheep, second Suf­ folk aged ewe and had a "A” ribbon on his weaving Dean Lewis took sixth for his heavy weight cross breed steer and had an "A" ribbon for his second cutting alfalfa. Matt Lewis received second in novice swine showmanship, fourth medium weight pen of hogs, twelfth individual hog, an “A" ribbon on second cut­ ting alfalfa, and a "B" ribbon in foods Chns Love placed second in novice beef showmanship and first Angus heifer; Dean Lucas took fifth for his market pen of rabbits, third Califor­ nia senior buck and had an outstanding exhibit for his woodworking Matt Patterson received first place for his medium weight individual hog. Scott Proudfit placed fourth —Phone 792—2222 — Ph: 795-3345 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / August 20, 1987 I Page 9 1888 Caledonia plans to celebrate ’88 by Dalin Clark Every part of the Caledonia community will have a chance to join a big birthday celebra­ tion next year The village of Caledonia will be celebrating its 100th birthday and the township will be marking 150 years. Members of the Caledonia Township Board and the Historical Society of Caledonia have been meeting regularly for over two years to festivities. committee member Judy Kidder said. The celebration committee and the Fourth of July com­ mittee are working together to plan the festivities that are set to begin Sunday . June 26 and wrap up on Saturday. July 2. Kidder said “We’re looking for ideas now from everybody for everything.- said Bud Fair­ brother. who co-chairs the celebration committee with his wife. Gerry . “It's all m the talking stage at this point in tune. ' he said Present plans include a dif­ ferent theme for each day of the week. Sunday is set to be a church program, organized by local ministers. Monday will be Heritage Day and the commit­ tee hopes to have a museum­ like display in the Caledonia Elementary gym open to the public throughout the week. Fairbrother said Tuesday will be Agriculture Day. Wednesday will be Business Day. Thursday will be Government Day and Fri- day will be Education Day. he said. Each day's events will be organized by a different member of the community, he said. Budget estimates from chairpersons are needed before anything is definite. Fairbrother said. "It's so elementary at this point that we don’t know what will be done or where.” he added. cems about a Davis Road resi­ dent who they feel is storing inoperable vehicles on his property The area is not zoned for auto repair and the property owner does not have a special use permit to operate a salvage yard, he said. The owner has been notified by the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission to comply with the zoning regulations within 30 days and Local drowning, continued from page 1 Willard said The driver said he didn't realize what happen cd until he heard the boat hit something. Willard said None of the other four teenage passengers said they saw the swimmers. Willard said. When they realized what had happened they pulled the still conscious man from the water. Willard said. Both Hoving and Hoekzema were wearing ski belts, he said. A crew from Thornapple Township Ambulance Service transported Hoving to Pen­ nock Hospital in Hastings where he died at 10:58 p.m.. Willard said. Willard said charges arc pending in the case, which is still under investigation by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Marine law states that a watercraft is to maintain a distance of 100 feet from docks and anchored rafts, he said. No alcohol was involved in the incident, he said Hoving served on the Payne Lake Association and pro­ moted good lake management and water safety An associa­ tion safety meeting, planned by Hoving for last Saturday, was held as scheduled, association members said. Hoekzema said Hoving lov­ ed the lake that he swam in numerous times while grow­ ing up at the cottage first own­ ed by his parents. Hoving is survived by his wife Josephine; daughter Sharon Hoekstra of Darien. III.; Kenneth Hoving of Westchester. 111.; and three grandchildren. Services were held at Zaagman Memorial Chapel. 1865 Eastern Avenue, S.E. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. A memorial ser­ vice was also held Saturday at the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church in Illinois. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia. Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care Contact Lenses Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 FISH DAY If s Time for Stocking! Channel 4-6' .30 eo Catfish 6-8' .45eo Albinos 6-8’’ .55 eo Flathead Minnows Hybrid 1 -3" .35 eo Bluegill Bass 3-5 .90 eo *6.00 ib DELIVERY WILL BE FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 • • • • • CALEMMA - Catodonu Famen BevMor 5-930 am P* WD0LEYUE • Boe s E^ne Hosptat KMS-i 130 am Rl ?96 W HAS TWOS Farmers Feed. 1215-1 30 pm. Ph 9*5-9926 WOOOLAND - Pet Food Express ? 1 ST45 p m Ph 36’*» NASIMLLE - Jim & Em* s Farm & Gator. 24M pm * 8S2-C770 FARLEY'S FISH FARM CASH. ARKANSAS 72421 remove all unoperable vehicles or apply for a special use permit Boysen recommended that board members, in light of an­ ticipated future township growth, consider the possibili­ ty of establishing a township planning and zoning commis­ sion with the authority to en­ force and establish zoning or­ dinances. similar to those in effect by the county. Boysen said the current township Planning Commis­ sion acts as an advisory group to the board and helps deter­ mine land use “We may be asking loo much of the county with their limited manpower. Or perhaps we shcnild consider better funding of the county planning commission.” he said In other action the board agreed, with treasurer Shirley aledonia SESQUICENTENNIAL CENTENNIAL cm Saturday w ith a parade and traditional July 4 festivities in the park “We ll end the week with a big fireworks display.” Kid­ der said. nial centennial week will end Township budC|6tj continued from page 1 reminded the board members that the township agreed to commit $15,000 to the revam­ ping of Patterson Road if it is to he rebuilt because it is a heavily traveled road used by a number of Thornapple Township residents But he said the township would help mg maintain the Allegan County road In other business. Boysen said several Davis Road residents voiced their con- r« Eaton abstaining, to par­ ticipate in the purchase of a dictaphone-type recorder for a cost of $900. Fire Chief Robert Kenyon said the new unit is valued at $6,300 and the total cost will be shared with six other fire departments dispatched through Hastings. The unit has a 10-line capability. Ke­ nyon said. The board also approved the fire department s purchase of three rechargable flashlights at $100 each. Kenyon noted the high cost of replacement batteries and said he felt the rechargable flashlights would be more reliable, each having a 10.000 hour life expectancy Finally. Boysen said two people are needed to fill vacancies on the township planning commission. Boysen said two new members would be appointed next month malcentenmal committee has already been promoting Tshirts. hats, belt buckles and key rings marked with the celebratory logo, designed by Caledonia residents Liz Finkbeiner and Jackie Kuipers. Kidder said. The memorabilia were sold at this year’s July 4 celebra­ tion and netted over $1,400. The demand for hats ex­ hausted the group's supply . Kidder said The celebration committee will hold its next meeting Aug 25 at 7 p m in the Caledonia Township Library. 240 Emmons. “We’re looking for the sup­ port of the entire community and township to help us pull off one of the biggest celebra­ tions Caledonia has ever had.” Kidder said PUBLIC NOTICE On Aug. 25, 1987 at 6:30 p.m. auditor Thomas Johnson will be reviewing the 1987 Village police department audit with council members just prior to the regular meeting at 7 p.m. The above mentioned audit review will be held in the Council Chambers at the Village Hall at 314 E. Main Street, Middleville. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk Aug. 11, 1987 Athletic season passes offered The Caledonia High School Athletic Department will issue a variety of season tickets at bargain prices for athletic events during the 1987-88 schtxil year. This year there will be season tickets available for some individual sports as well as special season tickets for all home athletic events. The prices of the all-sports season tickets are $75 for a family. $35 for an adult and $25 for a Caledonia Com­ munity Schools’ student. These tickets will entitle the owner to attend all levels of Caledonia regular season home events in football, girls' basketball, boys' basketball, wrestling, volleyball, and track during the entire 1987-88 school year Also available this year will be season tickets for all the home football games The price of these tickets will enti­ tle the holder to attend six home varsity games, four home J.V. games, and four home freshmen games. Season tickets for all the home girls basketball games will be available at a price of $18 for adults and $10 for students These tickets will entitle the holder to attend eight freshmen games Season tickets will be sold at the athletK director’s office in the high school, at the gate during the first home football game and at the gate of the first home girls basketball game Call... 795-3345 /Or Sun & News Classifieds! The Good Or 50’s Are Bock! August 14 through August 23rd at MiddleVilla Inn During^hese days we will be playing music of the 50's, giving away prizes, & having ► .r r > special events (Call for times.) Bowling ..only 50 per Ito. Hot Dogs....... 50' Friday, August 21 Talent Night: We will be looking for the person who can best lip sync their favorite 50's tune. i Saturday, August 22 ! ) "Mash Bash come dressed as your/J favorite Mash character! " Hot V Lips," "Klinger," "Hawkeye," etc. Please call for times of special events Come and join the fun and sign-up for fall bowling leagues at the completely remodeled MiddleVilla Lanes. MiddleVilla Inn M-37 Just N . Of Middleville Call or 795-3640 891-1287 �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 20, 1987 HIRING: Middleville youth injured in car-bike collision by Kathleen J. Orrsik A six-year-old Middleville youth remains hospitalized after sustaining injuries in a car-bike accident early last Wednesday evening Joshua Robinson of 6661 W State Rd. Mukfleville. was thrown over the hood of a car on Finkbeiner Road, about 100 feet east of the Stimpson Robinson was visiting friends in the area when he rode his bike out of the friend's driveway into the path of an caslhound vehicle on Hnkheiner Road His bike hit the from bumper of the car and he was thrown over the hood of the car. Hastings Stale CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 buiance lo Pennock Hospital For Rent Hoskins wd Featherh did the best she Pamela Featherly of 10726 Finkbeiner Road. Mid­ dleville. saw the child. Hoskins said Featherly had been traveling at a slow speed after first noticing children on bikes at the intersection Her vehicle was at a stop -when Robinson's bike hit the car, he Area student receives EMU scholarship Eastern Michigan Univer sity's Office of Financial Aid in Ypsilanti has selected 424 students to receive the Univer­ sity's 1987 Recognition of Ex­ cellence Awards. Winners of the $1,000 scholarships must have earned ding leadership ability. Preference is given to high school students who score at heid August 11. 1987 and $109,573 00 fu. fund Motion Hon carried. Mark Schmidt. Hon carried. Hoatings Following discuttion. on Hie Engineering hod with Getty. Rock. Kenyon Abstain Eaton Motion carried. The Fire met on the joint feasibility study. He also updated the Board on the status of the fire loss claim. The Supervisor received on inquiry from the Road Commission Manager regarding financial assistance to Allegan County for rebuilding the portion of Patter­ son Rood that is Allegan County's responsibility. Inasmuch os many Thornoppie Township residents use this road, further considera­ tion will be given upon informa­ tion received from Allegan Coun­ ty Rood Commission. for mat ionol purposes and the 86 hours maintenance. Bids for removing the dead spruce tree at on rechorogeoble floshlights. the cost being approximately $100.00 Scholastic Aptitude Test. Most awards are given to Michigan students although out-of-state awards are distributed as funds permit. Among those receiving scholarships was Amy F Hoskins of 440 Harwood Lake. Middleville Ca// Sun & News Classifieds to Get Results 795-3345 Chief was advised by the Board rechargeable units to see if they prove to be satisfactory Fire Department and Am buiance Service by laws hove not and the Chief advised that new standard operating procedures Westerly RENT: Gan Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Cal 472-711A Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: August 22, 9:00am until dusk. New lawn mower, king sized waler bed, etc. At 11615 Green Lake Rd . west of Middleville._________ GARAGE SALE: Thus A Fri, Aug 20 A 21.704 Grand Rapids SL, Middleville. Some funutur re, slot of nice girls, womens A boys clothes, trombone, saxaphone A flute, knick knacks, jewelry A odds A ends. Business Services DRYWALL, hanging, finish ing, textured ceiling, sprayed ceilings, 10 years experience. 945-5063 or 623-2804 POLK BUILDINGS- Completely erected 24’x40’x8’ $3650. Includes one service door and choice of 9x7 overhead or slider. 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Jobs Wanted LICENSED BABYSITTER caring for pre-school aged child­ ren, full time, startings in September, located south of Middleville. For further infor matton phone 795-9159 ACT NOW a hostess receiving $40 free merchandise will make it easy to get bookings. No investments. No collecting. No deliveries. Earn free travel, gifts for your home, plus lots of extra cash. Let us show you how. Call your local Christmas around the world representative. 948-8970, 795 9225 or 945 2326. ____ HELP WANTED-Wailers Waitresses, kitchen help, and bus persons. Must be able lo work nights and week ends. Apply in person Middle Villa Inn M-37 Middleville. Motion by Kidoer. supported by men and Simmons Beautyrest Deal­ er. Blanco Furniture also carries the complete line of La-ZBoy Products including sofas, love Help Wanted SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES the Planning Commission has two follows: 68TH A WHITNEYVILLE 4300 square ft, dear span, load­ ing docks, air cooditxncd office, zoned for light manufacturing. 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Ludington Ave. Ludin^on, Ml 49431 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-08-27.pdf 6cae8370c7f43358b239be4e4e180151 PDF Text Text No. 16-August 27.1987 Middleville. Michigan 49333 117th Year'T wenty Cents Pact approved for Gun Lake water system by Kathleen Oresik Residents in Yankee Spr­ ings Township may once again be assured of drawing a glass of uncontaminalcd water from their tap in the not too distant future The township is to receive a $344,500 state grant to fund a public water system and a $25,000 legibility study, in­ cluded in the grant, for the project will soon be underway But test wells are indicating that contamination may be spreading and additional fun­ ding would be necessary to upgrade the proposed system l_ast week members of the township board signed a con­ tractual agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Michigan Department of Public Health (MDPH) that will enable them to explore the feasibility of the water system for area residents whose water wells have shown signs of contamination I ownship Supervisor John Rough said the study will in­ clude a hydrogeological study of the area, location of a pro­ tected source of drinking water, provide cost estimates on two proposed systems and determine the feasibility of site placement While only nine residences are slated to be served by the system—as many as five testing wells, one at the WMMT-TV broadcast site, two business wells and two other private wells, one at the north side of Chief Noonday Road and one at the south side—have each shown the presence of various volatile organic chemicals Six other private wells in the immediate vicinity of the closed Misak Landfill on Pat­ terson Road, alleged to be the source of contamination, are also being tested quarterly by the health department, said Cora Rubitshun. a scientist with the MDPH who met with board members earlier this month The nine residences scheduled for hook up to the proposed Type 111 system on Chief Noonday Road from east of Edwin Drive west to Patterson Road and north of Chief Noonday Road on Court denies Cain’s evidence motion Ex-Middleville police chief Boyd Cain won't be able to testify at his upcoming trial on attempted rape charges that the alleged victim willingly engaged in sexual activities with Cain “on as many as 50 or more occasions.” Cain s attorney sought Fri­ day to have Cain's testimony and testimony from Mid dleville Police Officer Andy Frantz entered into evidence during Cain’s trial. But Barry Circuit Judge Hudson B Deming ruled that the testimony was “not perti nent” to the case, and denied its admission Attorney A. Ray Kalliel said in a written motion sub­ mitted to the court that testimony about the victim's alleged prior sexual activities was necessary “to establish the complainant s consent to actix Hies the night of July 13 that led to Cain's arrest Cain is alleged to have been drinking at the Swamp Fox bar in Middleville and driven to the victim's house, where he picked her up. drove her around, and then drove her back to her house and pur portedly attempted to rape her. police say He faces charges of second degree criminal sexual con­ duct and assault with the in­ tent to commit sexual penetration He is also charged with drunk driving for allegedly hitting two vehicles on his way out of the Swamp Fox parking lot on his way to visit the alleged v ictim The motion Friday was heard m Deming’s chambers Barry County Circuit Court Judge Hudson Deming ruled the testi­ mony was “not pertinent”. as part of a Rape Shield law requinng that evidence of a possible inflammatory nature concerning an alleged victim's sexual background be examin ed by the judge in private and a determination made of its admissibility. The alleged victim. Cain, and Frantz were all quest ion ed during the hearing Frantz testified to events involving the alleged liaison between Cam and the victim A pre-tnaJ was held after the motion was heard, in which Kalliel indicated -he would have more motions to file prior to trial One of those muttons will probably be a request for a change of the location of the trial on the grounds of loo much pre-trial puNicrty. he said No trial date was set pen­ ding the filing of those addi­ tional motions Cam is facing more than at tempted rapt charges and drunk dnv mg charges He was charged this spnng m Barry County with taking kickbacks from one of his patrolmen. and charged in Kent County with attempting to embezzle nxmey from (he village of Middleville He awaits trial m twth of those cases Patterson It s a multi-faceted plan.” John Rough, township super­ visor. said. “The township is planning to upgrade the system to a Type I system that could provide service to 200 homes or better ” A Type I system is necessary for more than 15 connections. he said, but available fundings, if any. for connections over 15 is uncer­ tain Treasurer Alice Jansma said if the system is upgraded area.” Rough said. No steps are being taken to stop the pollution since its source has not yet been pro­ ven. he said. The township will be responsible for operating and maintaining the system, he said. The agreement, to be in ef­ fect from Sept 1 through March 31. 1988. is only one of several agreements in the making for Section 19. Yankee Springs Township, he said Following a MDPH suit fil­ ed in Barry County Circuit Court against Andrew Misak, owner of the landfill. Misak was ordered to properly cap the site, determine the extent and nature of the pollution, that may be associated w ith its allegedly improper closure in 1983. and continue to monitor the groundwater in the area. The possibility of con­ tamination. believed to be moving in a southeasterly direction from the landfill, polluting Gun Lake is minimal because the compounds would evaporate from open water. Harold Workman, a sanitarian with the Barry-Eaton Health Department, said. The department placed a moritorium on any new well drilling in the area in December, he said Any wells drilled after the moratorium showing signs of pollution are not included in the proposed water system, township officials said. Two such wells, one at Parkway Centre and Fenske Car Wash, will not be a part of the system. The centre is currently rely­ ing on bottled water for drink­ ing purposes after two test wells have confirmed the presence of a high saline (salt) content. And the car wash owners have received the OK from the health department to use exploratory drilling techniques that will have a minimum impact on the con­ tamination in hopes of finding a clean vein of water. ‘If there is no clay barrier between the first aquifer and bedrock aquifer the possible second well will not be used.” Workman said The state is offering bottled water to well owners slated for hook up to the system. Rough said. The nature of the pollution in Yankee Springs may only be in its infant stage. Workman said Groundwater is a difficult resource to manage. Michigan State University (MSU) ex­ perts maintain, because. "unlike lakes and ponds, groundwater is not contained in well-defined borders. “It exists in a diffuse stale, permeating coarse geological layers and fractures in bedrock, close to the surface of the ground or hundreds of feet deep. “Where one aquifer, or groundw.iter source, ends and another begins cannot be guessed by the contour of the land ” The direction of movement of groundwater is not as readi­ ly apparent, so it is more dif­ ficult to determine where it will spread, they say. Clean up is also com­ plicated. the experts say. because underground move­ ment is slow Groundwater may take centuries of “flush” “Therefore, whatever gets into ground water may stay there along time and spread over a large area because of its diffuse nature ” Aquifers situated under coarse sand and gravel soil, as those common in Southwest Michigan, provide almost no barrier to prevent con tammants from infiltrating in­ to the groundwater, experts say Those aquifers are con­ sidered “vulnerable” since they lack clay ami organic components to slow the movements of contaminants through the soil, the experts conclude. DNR, Youth Corps work to prevent erosion Excessive use of state own­ ed land and foot trails by peo­ ple and off road vehicles in the Yankee Spring Recreation Area is causing severe erosion in some areas “It's becoming a pro­ blem.” Mark Bishop, a Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) employee stationed at the Barry State Game Area Head­ quarters in Yankee Springs, said In an effort to combat the erosion the DNR Wildlife Division teamed with the state funded Michigan Youth Corps this summer to take measures to correct the problem. "The soils in Yankee Spr ings are so fragile. If we don’t keep track of the land it may become desolate and washed out as it was in the 40s." Bishop said "We need to practice good land manage­ ment and not let things get out of hand “Th*»usands of people use the trails each year Use picks up in the tall and that tends to be a problem.” he said. Nine miles of horse trails were repaired by the youth corps. The project, which began in mtd-June and lasted until Late August, consisted of back filling the trails and lay­ ing landscaping timbers. Bishop said, adding that the five-member crew, aged 18-19 made and p»*sted about 90 trail signs Some ot the trails were eroded io the point where there were three-foot deep gullys. youth corp worker Chris Slater, who has worked m the program for four years, said. But the problem may be more severe than first perceived. Recent heavy rains have washed out some of the repair work. Slater said, which will require even more attention. Bishop said the trails were “brushed out" three years ago. “This is the first time erosion control measures have been taken." he said. The crew also repaired a hill off Whitmore Road ap­ proximately one-quarter mile south of the Whitmore and Chief Noonday road intersection Slater said a 500-foot wide area of fencing that was erected by the youth corp last year was cut by vandals and had to be repaired. Last year’s crew also planted several posts in the hillside to discourage ORVs, which caused the hill to erode, he said. Bishop, who supervised the project, said the crew has also been cleaning up trash on the lands and repairing dams and water fliNxlmgs (ponds for wildlife) throughout the 20,000 acre area Another major project com pleted was the Albion water fall (pond), located off Whit more Road just northeast of the Chief Noonday intersection. There brush was cleared from around the pond to keep the edges open to water fowl. Continued to page 3 Joel Lenz stands in an area around Albion Pond that was cleared to keep the edges of the pond open to waterfowl. �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / August 27. 1967 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERM AN Phil’s expanding, saloon unsure by Kathleen Scott A larger Phil s Pizzeria is a definite "yes" and a new Kow Patties Saloon is a "maybe" after owners of the two Middleville restaurants accepted the village's offer to purchase the burned-out village hall at Tuesday evening's Middleville Village Council meeting. The 22*foot wide village hall was destroyed by fire June 27 along with Kow Patties Saloon. Phil’s Pizzeria received extensive smoke damage in the blaze. Council members agreed to change an earlier proposal, approved at the Aug. 11 meeting, that would have given equal parts of the property to Ross and Maria Sclafani, owners of Phil's Pizzeria, and James and Patricia Bowman, owners of Kow <Patu$s Saloon, for $1 each. At Tuesday’s meeting, Ross Sclafani told the council he would accept the offer, but that he would need 15 feel rather than the proposed 11 feet, in order to have a return on his expansion investment He explained that with the 11 feet, he could only fit four additional tables in his dining area, which would not be enough to cover the estimated S40.000 in renovation expenses. James Bowman, who was not at the meeting, earlier told Village Manager James "Kit" Roon that he would accept the offer if he could get financial backing to build a new restaurant Bowman knew about Sclafani s intention to request additional footage within the present village hall property, but said that it made no difference to him whether his proposed new property was east or west of his own property, because he would be constructing the restaurant from scratch. If he does get the necessary finances and does rebuild, Bowman will get seven feet of the village hall and eight feet of the village property now used as an alley. Expansion into the alley would require the relocation of a Kathy Williamson told me Hi everyone! Had a real good time at the seminar in they had just gotten back from Kalamazoo It was called an Don's sister. Jackie Amtz. “Insight" No. I seminar, it and Don s mom had given a really a^4earnmg ex­ shower tor their daugh^ perience about now to become <Mmds Saturday they attend a better person, accept the ed the wedding of Vinyl and blame for what you are and Joan Bender s son Scott. not blame other people for Bobbie Smith said son what you have become Dave. Craig and wife were here a (Kir son. gave it to me when I week ago but arc gone now. said that I would like to go Bobbie and her sister went to We tried to get Johnny to go Silver Lake. but he thought it was a bunch Thursday. Aug 3. Alice of bulk. I learned a great deal said she went to a shower for and saw myself as I really am. Bob’s daughter. Cheryl. The only complaint I had was Saturday. Aug. I5. was the late hours on some of the Cheryl’s wedding They had evenings Sometimes it was the reception at Yankee Spr­ not over until 2 a m. or 3 a m ings Township Hall. Now and I got a little bleary eyed. they are back in their home in But I really enjoyed it imFort Worth. Texas. This is a mcnsley and am still trying to repeat but she wanted it put in incorporate it into my life so that Aug., 22. Scott Taber’s Habits arc hard to change but I wedding was in Southfield feel that I am making pro­ They went to Florida for their gress, a little each day honeymoon The Hart family had a Sunday. Rollo, and Mae wonderful vacation They Bowerman. Alice Stramwent up to visit his folks in burger. and Doris Haight Baldwin, to Sleeping Bear went to visit their sister. The grass will be greener Dunes and Mackinaw City Gladys Carter, at Clark over the new Thomapple and across to Mackinac Island Memorial Home. A week ago Kellogg Youth Baseball to visit the historic spots. Sunday, the Woodman/Cook diamonds after a well is dug to After that they went to Tafamily reunion was held at provide irrigation at the site. quamon Falls. Had a wonder­ Dennis Keller's in The Middleville Village ful trip with good weather Cloverdale Council accepted. 5-2, a pro­ They camped at Old Mill Friday. Twila Elwood went posal to pay $5,000 in electric Creck which is a State Park a to Battle Creek for her niece’s hook-up to power a well at the couple of miles south of 25th wedding anniversary ball fields The cost of the Mackinac City At this park, Mrs. Featherly said she’s well is estimated at $5,500, they have one of the first mills going to have company from which will be paid by the Lit­ demonstrating how the water Des Moines. Iowa Tuesday. tle League organization power was used in the old They are Pauline and Jim TKYB representative James days. Sorenson. Sunday the kids Verlinde told the council at Saturday night, the Sher­ were all home visiting. Monday evening’s meeting man family attended the Friday. Neva Kenyon said that the group has $6,000 in Caledonia High School they had to golfing couple its treasury which had been 1947-48 class reunion at league's final pay-off. Then saved “for years hoping we’d Saskatoon Had a super time. Sunday, they had Bill’s Mon­ have our own bail field” Scott Oliver proudly told day Night Golfing Outing Verlinde told the council me that two weeks ago Mon­ with a potluck dinner. Had a that people from the Little day he played in the Grand­ real good time. League association had been ville tennis Tournament and Art Kenyon said Chris and trying to grow grass over the received the second place Chuck Schram, daughter Cor­ former landfill site for a year, prize. ky. and son Courtney came to but said the soil was too dry. Denise Lewis had her baby visit them Sunday. They are "Without water, we’re not Tuesday, Aug. 18. It was a from Maryville. Ind. going to have grass and baby boy weighing 5 lbs.. 18 Alberta and Ralph Kenyon without grass, we can’t play ozs., name Justin James went to Ohio to visit Sea bail." he explained. (Denise says he looks just like World, which is near the Pen­ his dad). Whites had their pic­ nsylvania border. They saw Mary VanderWal said nic. so the mother-in-law and wonderful shows and had Melvin and Kay were up at grandpa from up north came beautiful weather They left the cottage this weekend, down The brother-in-law. Monday morning and came otherwise the Noah’s were James, who has been in South back Wednesday night They relaxing. Dakota has now come home. saw Shamu the Killer Whale lyla Norton had her family, He’s the one the new baby It was a beautiful show and Monte Norton, wife Sandy was named after. they are so huge. They also and son Jason visiting her saw the Hawaiian dancers and Sunday. They went out to eat attended an Hawaiian Luaua — BINCO — at noon and ate supper at Ben said she didn’t realize it home Caledonia American was such a big place. Some Mary Ann Vandell said she Legion fnends from Sparta asked and Lynn got to go to Grand 9548. M-37 them if they wanted to go and Haven Friday and Saturday. went over and picked them Starts Sept. 3 They were all alone and were up just Lynn and Mary Ann-no grandparents or parents -just a /----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- s grand time for themselves. water main, said Roon at an estimated cost of $2,950.60. That total includes $844 in labor and equipment which he said is "money we pay whether we re doing that or something else.” The waler main, which serves the block of buildings cast of the alley, would then be moved to the west of the alley. "I, for one, feel the village has been very generous already to clean up the property at a cost of S5.5OO and to turn around and sell the property for $2,” said Council member Terry Filcck. "I feel we’ve been generous already ." A motion was then made by Filcck and seconded by William Hardy to refer the matter back to Public Works B. a property committee. Demolition of the site is set to begin this week and Sclafani said his insurance company wouldpay for the cosiof covering up the wall "until 1 decide exactly what I want to do." However, he contended that he did not know what might happen to his structure when the wall was removed. "Once I take that brick wall down, my building could fall also," he said. "We don't know what’s on the other side." Sclafani told the council he would like to know as soon as possible whether he could have the extra four feet of property. "If I get the OK, I’ll have the contractor come in and tear it dow n now,” he said. "If the village really wants to invest," said President Duane Thatcher, "I say we spend whatever we have to to move the (water) main whenever and offer the 15 feet to Mr. Sclafani. "The $5,500 (in clean-up expenses) is a mute point with me. If nobody wanted the land, we d have to pay the $5,500 anyway." Filcek and Hardy withdrew their previous motion and a new motion was made to sell Sclafani the 15 feet of the village hall property. The board unanimously approved the motion. Village, baseball group to fund irrigation ThASunandNeuK Publication No. USPS 347560 1952 N Broadway — P.O. Box B Hastings. Michigan 49058 "The Sun and News" (USPS 347 560) is published weekly by The Hastings Barmer. Inc. 1952 N Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 1072. Second-Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Mi 49058 9998 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE SUN AND NEWS. P.O Box B. Hastings. Mt 49058-0602 r SUBSCRIPTION RATES Locak Per Year............................................................... $6.00 Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties $10.00 Founded in 1870 — Published by THE HASTINGS BANNER. INC. \/ Council member Floyd Bray who. along with Terry Filcek, voted against the pro­ posal. said he had reservations about digging a well at a land­ fill. He said he was concerned that thirsty youngsters might be tempted to drink the water and that the village would be liable. Verlinde explained that the well could only be dug follow­ ing two stipulations from the Barry Eaton District Health Department: that the well be used for irrigation purposes only, not for drinking; and that the well be cementgrouted if rotary drilled. Verlinde added that he in­ tended to put a lock on the water control so only authorized people could turn on the water. Eugene Haas from Con­ sumers Power Company estimated the cost of electrici­ ty hook-up to the site at $5,000. The proposed power lines would cut through the Lynn said, when they had to stan for home, “We’ll have to put our dreams away and get back to reality.” Last weekend. Saturday through Monday, Edna and Terry Steeby went to see her sister in Dearfield. Ind. which is 60 miles south of Fort Wayne. Donna and Charlie Cox at­ tended their class reunion at the Mid Villa Saturday. 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We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. “Without water, we’re not going to have grass and without grass, we can’t play ball.” Jame Verlinde center of a 20-acre parcel of land owned by the village, ad­ jacent to the former landfill Councilman Delbert Riley suggested that a stipulation be added to the proposal to in­ vestigate the cost of running power lines on the edge of the village property rather than through the middle. He said having a power line cut through the property would make the land less valuable if later sold. That same 20-acre parcel was the subject of another mo­ tion brought before the coun­ cil earlier in the meeting. Village Manager James “Kit” Roon said he had been approached by John Steensma, who owns the pro­ perty adjacent to that 20-acre parcel on the opposite side of the ball field. Steensma and his wife had offered to buy the property if the council was willing to sell, said Roon. If the village decided to sell the property, the sale would not necessarily have to be an open sale, said Village At­ torney James Fisher The proposal was turned over to Public Works B com­ mittee, a property committee, for further discussion In other business: The council approved a recommendation made by the Public Safety Committee to pay $260 toward the use of an Automated Fingerprint Idcn tification System. Committee Chairman Bill Hardy said the system was recommended by Barry Coun­ ty Sheriff David Wood for identifying fingerprints through a statewide com­ puterized program Hardy said Middleville Police Officers Joseph Wenger and Andrew Frantz are both trained to lift fingerprints. The board approved sen­ ding officer Frantz to traffic radar school in Lansing at a cost of $70. Roon said taking the class “is something that has to be done “ Frantz must be certified by December or he cannot use the radar system, he said. Roon and his assistant will attend a Collections Systems Seminar in Grand Rapids, to learn ways to control pro­ blems in sewer systems. The class will cost $30 each. Car burglary reported Barry County Sheriffs deputies report the theft of a $124 fuzzbuster, a $179 set of speakers, and a $140 amplifier from a truck parked at the Middle Villa in Mid­ dleville Aug. 20. The truck owner. Paul S. Ordway of 940 Greenwood. Middleville, discovered the theft at 3 a m Aug 20, deputies said The theft is believed to have occurred bet­ ween 1 and 2 am. Youth hurt in cycle mishap Sixteen-year-old Mark A Road, traveling approximate Law of Middleville was ly 55 to 60 mph, when his treated for scrapes and road front wheel hit a bump in the burns last Wednesday after he road and started wobbling tipped over his motorcycle on Law said he was able to lay Hastings Point Road. the bike down before it struck Michigan Slate Police from the ditch the Hastings Post report He was treated and released Law told police he was nor at Pennock Hospital The thbound on Hastings Point accident occurred at 8:30 Road south of Gun Lake p.m. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 27, 1967 / Page 3 DNR, Youth Corps, Continued from page 1 mainly geese. Bishop said. Landscaping timbers were also installed in a stairway manner on a downhill foot path leading to the pond. Ex­ cessive use was causing the top soil to erode and wash into the pond. Slater said Heavy rains also caused some of the repair work there to wash out. Slater said Bishop said state lands are open to the public, but that fees from hunting licenses are used to maintain the land Bishop also noted that the horsemen “are a good source for keeping track of the turkey population “ “Turkeys from Penn­ sylvania that were released in the area are doing real well There arc up to 200 birds in the area.” he said. Bishop said the DNR may trap and relocate a few of the birds to an area near Gun Lake this winter They won t be hunted for several years, but that is the goal, he said. Even though, for the most pan. the summmer has been hot and dry . the state planted com crops have fared well, he said, creating adequate winter feed for wildlife Bishop said the dry condi­ tions been good for grouse Many young nestlings would have otherwise drowned, he said. The DNR has also been contracted to build a dam and a 15-20 acre flooding in the Middleville State Game Area. Bishop said. The dam will be lined with large stones and erosion control measures will be implemented, he said Michigan Youth Corps workers Chris Slater (left). Joel Lem (center) and Mark Bishop of the Barry State Game Area Headquarters stand beside a new horsemen's trail sign mode by a group of youth corps workers this summer. Chris Slater shows how landscaping timbers installed on the horse trails help prevent soil erosion. The five-member youth corp crew repaired a fence off Whitmore Rood which they built last year to deter illegal use of off road vehicles on state land Posts, like these pteturea, nave been planted to close trails to motor vehicles. Yes, we have the most modern banking technology available so our customers are guaranteed efficient, accurate service. But that's not enough. We believe personal, friendly service is equally important, and continue to offer you the same kind of personalized service today that our customers have come to expect from us over the years. Stop in and check out our ... WEEKDAY SPECIALS If you want a bank that offers more than just accurate service, see us Find out why. with us, you get the best of both worlds — modern banking services and old-fashioned, friendly service! OPEN: Mon.Sat. 11 to 10 p.m.; Sun. 3-10 p.m. 410 S. Broadway M-37 Middleville In a busy, impersonal world... We provide good, old-fashioned, personalized service. Even after conservation measures were recently taken, the effects of soil erosion ore still prevalent following recent rains Erosion from this trail is building up in Albion Pond �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 27. 1987 Conservation group gives tree tips Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL Janet Clark and daughter Brandy from Flagler Beach. Fla . have been spending two weeks with her mother Loret­ ta Clark. Janet left for home Sunday. Aug. 23. Virignia and Archie Hen­ nessy have been here with the Cislcr family for two weeks They arc from Seattle Wash. They will leave for home Tuesday. They have had many good times since their arrival Man) of the senior citizens from Caledonia enjoyed the trip to Detroit. Monday, we cruised (he Detroit River and had dinner on board the boat. It was a beautiful day for all The “Ball Sisters*' from Dowling area spent Thursday with Clarke and I and enjoyed dinner at “Sam's Joint" If you have never been there, you are in for a big surprise. Good food and great decorations' Marie Kermeen and June Tungatc went Saturday shopp­ ing in Grand Rapids June Tungate. Esther Kelley and Lois Bacon en­ joyed Sunday dinner at “Mr Sizzler" on 28th Street Sunday. Clarke and I went to Wayland and look Jerry Colbom with us to “Sweden House". a good place to eat and see many people Bernadine and Harry Reaser had Sunday lunch w ith his sister and husband. Don and Phyllis Breidenstem of Hastings. Clarke and I attended the LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave & 84th St.‘Caledonia, MI Sunday Morning Worship 8 .30 a m Sunday School........................................................... 9:45 a m Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a m MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street 9 45 a m 11 00 a m 9 30am Rev. Carl Staser Pastor Rev. Cil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Rev. William Dobson, Pastor 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 600pm 7 00 p m 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School E vening Wocship Serv ice Also people often have more time to devote to planting than m the busy spring months Before any planting begins, there are some key questions to ask and answer. The first is what are the trees being planted for'1 Will they serve as a windbreak for the home, a barrier to screen off an un­ sightly view, future timber resources or to encourage more species of songbirds around the home? The purpose of the planting will help determine the species to plant, the location of the planting and the number and spacing of the trees. The other key question to ask is how will the site be prepared for planting Just as parents prepare their home for a newborn baby , the ground needs to be prepared for new­ ly transplanted tree seedlings. There are several ways to achieve this. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music 9:45 a m 11:00 a m. 6:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning Worship .......................................... 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9.45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship................................................... 6:00p.m. All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Phone 795-7076 10 00 a m 1115 am 6 00 p m 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherrv Valley Avenue 1st Sere ice 8:10 a.m. • 2nd Service HaX? a.m. Church School 9^15 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 pun. PHONE 891-8119 Rev Wayne Kiel. Raster Rev Stanley Vugteveer Associate Raster Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education The ground can be scalped. This is simply scraping away the sod to make a clear weed free area for the seeding. This is time-consuming if done by hand, but effective. Scalping can also be done by means of furrow turned by a tractor, and then the trees planted in it. One problem associated with (his is the fur­ row makes an ideal runway for rodents over winter and they may chew on the new seedlings. Also furrows should be made on the contour rather than up and down the hill to prevent gully erosion. The ground could also be prepared by plowing. Once the trees are planted, light Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street cultivation will help keep out the weeds Care must be taken not to injure the surface roots the trees develop. Trees can also be planted with a planting bar or machine planted and then the weeds controlled with chemical herbicides. After planting, fertilizers should not be applied for the first year or two Nitrogen can be applicdd to encourage rtxx development If the trees are watered, deep weekly water ings rather than light, frequent ones are recommended. Also periodically inspect the trees For further information or assistance, contact (he Barry Soil and Water Conservation District at 948-8038. OBITUARIES Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass........................................ 5:00 D.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m First Friday Mass...................................................7:00 p.m. Morning Worship........................10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Broadway and Center. Hastings Rev. Wayne Smith Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Euchanst sctwouie tor summer month*)........ 10:00 am Wednesday Holy Eucharist................................... 7 15 a m Thursday Holy Euchanst....... ..... .................... .... 7 00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor Joe Tobin transplants pine seedlings w ith the district's no-till planter. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody ... and lesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Evening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study Wyoming senior citizen picnic Tuesday in Grand Rapids Callers Wednesday were Fem and Emma Hiding from Brett. Iowa and Bud and Lou Meyers from Battle Creek. Jan spent the weekend with her mother Gertrude Higley. Jay shock's garage is really going to town It is getting better each day Saturday was Springer gettogether at Circle Inn twelve of us had a good time and did much visiting. Jim and Mary Springer and Clarke and I later called on cousins in Vicksburg. Rev. Wesley Coffey Rev. Robert Gerke Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Now is the time to consider fail tree planting Fall is an excellent tree planting season in Barry County because there has been sufficient soil moisture, unlike this past spr­ ing which was so dry Tree survival rates for fall plantings have been very high. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.............................................. 11:10 a m. Sunday Evening Service........................................ 7:00p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade).......... Wed.. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship.. Wed. 7.00 p.m Rev Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 Rev. E.A. Schomberg CALEDONIA Rev E.A Schomberg, age 66. the retired pastor of many years of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caledonia, passed away Thursday morning, Aug. 20. after an illness of several months He is surviv­ ed by his wife. Joyce E. Schomberg; three daughters. Vicki and Rick Cerchia of Allendale, Debbi and Dale Bopp of Grand Rapids. Patti and Ray Troost of Caledonia; six grandchildren. Timothy Cerchia, David, Katy and Jef­ frey Bopp. Brian and Tammi Troost; a sister. Dee and WV tnt W w tftf Duane Fjellin, his mother, Mrs. Emma Schomberg; a mothcr-m law, Mrs. Dora Stevens; three sisters-in law, Zelda Stevens. Mabel Letheby, Dorothy and Melvin Unkel, all of Nebraska; several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. at the St Paul Lutheran Church. Caledonia. Rev. Robert Gerke officiated. Interment in Holy Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the church (envelopes available at the chapel and church). VW tfW tfW VW WM IfW IfW VW VW IfW VW WW II------------------ ---- ------------------I I F. James Budde, D.D.S. I James E. Reagan, D.D.S. I I FAMILY DENTISTRY I I New Patients Welcome I I OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT I PLEASE CALL ... I I 795-9277 I 81 - MIDDLEVILLE insurance and Medicaid Accepted �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 27, 1987 I Page 5 Drug-Alcohol Awareness Month set for Oct. by Kathleen J. Oresik Plans arc underway to designate October as drug and alcohol awareness month throughout the Thornapple Kellogg School district. In an effort to involve the community in the campaign, members of the Thornapple Area Substance Abuse Com­ mittee will be contacting ser­ vice organizations, churches, youth groups and schools. The committee hopes to make the organizations aware of its purpose and goals and to encourage them to become in­ volved in the prevention of substance abuse Committee members say their purpose is "to endeavor to foster and nurture the awareness and prevention of alcohol and all drug abuse in the school district by creating positive support of the children and families in the schools and community who say 'No' to drugs, and to find ways of helping those who have become victims of illegal use and addiction " They "seek to challenge and motivate the interest, discussion and support of parents in this endeavor and to work as a steering committee to area schools, churches, ser­ vice agencies and civic groups that share interest and provide programs to meet this need The organizations will be asked to focus their attention on drug prevention and to pro­ mote awareness, committee chairperson Tony McLain said at an August meeting. A list of films available on the subject can be given to the groups, be said Plans are already underway to contract recovered young persons to address various youth groups in the communi­ ty. And Thornapple Kellogg High School students, trained by Barry County Substance Abase Services, hope to give a presentation. “Just Say No" to fifth graders in October, high school counselor Jeannie Perry said. Perry said she hopes to see follow up presentations in die spring. Perry told the group that she is working with Char Lann­ ing. a counselor from the Barry County Substance Abuse Services, on ways to incorporate a treatment and assistance program for students who have been caught using alcohol or drugs in school. The program would coin­ cide with a school disciplinary program that is already in ef­ fect. she said. She added that Caledonia Schools have a combined five-day suspension and five-day treatment and assistance program in effect. She said the school's prin- cipals have been receptive to the proposal. But she said alternate disciplinary plans are being explored Perry said she also plans to conduct a student survey in the schools to help determine drug use. needs, interests and where more emphasis should be placed in planning ac­ tivities and presentations Perry said she and Lanning are planning a drug awareness presenration for parents on Oct. 22. She said she felt an announcement in the school newsletter. "The Key ”, would be a means to inform all school parents of the event. Perry said she also felt speakers at student assemblies would be an effective way to communicate the problem of drug abuse with the students The Rev. Gil Boersma of the Freeport United Methodist Church said he is also looking at ways of having youth con­ certs and drug alternative ac­ substance abuse. tivities to the community. It goes on to say that there is increasing pressure on them to McLain said he felt a one day. two-part educational educate, recognize problems, workshop in October for com­ intervene and prevent. munity members and profes­ “People involved at any sional counselors would also level in substance abuse be a means of convey ing the prevention are feeling a need to coordinate their efforts, message of drug prevention. The community workshop provide consistent public would deal with awareness education, shape legislative and the professional solutions and evaluate (counselors) workshop would numerous approaches. deal with the drug interven­ “In short, they recognize a tion process, he said. need to establish policy for A recent statement issued substance abuse prevention." by the National Council on the statement concludes. Alcoholism. Michigan Inc Committee members, abo states that awareness of feeling the need to formalize substance abuse problems has committee structure and grown tremendously in recent membership, agreed to in­ years. vestigate means of incor­ The letter says. "Parents, porating the committee in educators, community order to be eligible for grants groups, health care providers, "By incorporating the and law enforcement agencies group can mitlive its current comprise a grass roots sy stem members It can become an concerned with preventing ongoing institution.'* McLain said. NEWS OF YOUR Local doctor attends meeting CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with THELMA GEHL Lcnn Suttcrfield. son-in-law to the Ralph Ciehls. stopped in last Thursday afternoon in route to do Mime repair work for his mom in Wayland He was with his brother "Red." with whom he would spend the weekend His wife. Nan cy, was still in Pennslyvania with her son Mitch and Lauric Miller and family, still awaiting the expected arrival, who is over 2 weeks late. Last Saturday aftemiwn, the A.L.S. "Lon Gehrig" Annual Softball Marathan was held at South Division and 54 th Street. Kellogswood Park, it was a beautiful area for this annual event Besides the 24 ball teams, the family of Lon Gehrig asked to be in­ cluded in this marathon. Thir­ teen members of his family at­ tended the affair team took part in the softball marathon. Thelma Gehl helped out Saturday afternoon for three hours selling raffle tickets. They hope to spark more in­ terest next year. People just don’t lake too much interest helping others until one of their family contacts a disease of this kind. Happy August birthdays to Mane Doxtator. Hazel Wilcox on the 2nd. Nora Kayser the 16(h (96). Valera BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 A Iso Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 11* Mlle E of Whitneyvilte Slatter the 18th. Ruby Bcrends on the 22nd, Jennie Gabrielse on the 23rd, Madge Ruchs (89) on the 24th. An­ drew Welt the 25th. Beatrice Cooper the 29 Last Saturday the barn of Albert Vandcn Toomc was burned to the ground on 92nd Street. Our condolences to the family of St. Paul’s Luthern Church retired minister. Rev. Shromberg. who passed avfray and was buried last Sunday. Ralph. Jim and Thelma Gehl attended the A.L.S. Sup­ port group meeting at Evangelical Covenant Church, Tremont Blvd., N.W. last Sunday. Holy Family Catholic Church. Caledonia will hold a parish renewal weekend the third week of September in the church and halls. Gospel singers appearing locally Ransom and Mary Hess, nationally know gospel singers will present a concern at Hastings Grace Brethren Church. 600 Powell Rd. Hastings. Thursday. Aug 27, at 7 pm., and at Calvary Grace Brethren Church. 84th Street at Pratt Lake Rd . Allo, on Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. The Hess’ have presented concerts to audiences nation wide, having currently ap­ peared in 32 states Some of the plateaus of Mr. Hess’ singing career include presenting a concert in the White House during the presidency of Gerald Ford Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia. Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • • Conuur Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 Dr James Weatherhead Dr. James L. Weatherhead. renowned speakers discuss M.D.. of Middleville attended up-to-the-minute health care the 41st Annual Scientific topics. He also had an oppor­ Assembly of the Michigan tunity to attend clinical Academy of Family Physi­ seminars on several different cians (MAFP) at Grand topics and visit both scientific Traverse Resort. The meeting and technical exhibits. was held Aug. 17-19. More Subjects covered in this than 200 family physicians three-day scientific session from around the country at­ are of immediate interest to tending this continuing family doctors, both in their medical education meeting. everyday practices and in Weatherhead heard their continual endeavors to keep abreast of the latest advances in medicine The Michigan Academy of Family Physicians, head­ quartered in Lansing, is the Commission on Aging lists activities Wednesday, Aug. 26 - Hot turkey sandwich, whipped potatoes, green beans, bread, marg., oatmeal/raisin cookie. 2% milk. Thursday, Aug. 27 - Sliced beef/gravy. scalloped potatoes, peas and carrots, roll, fresh fruit. 2% milk. Friday. Aug. 28 - Stir-fry chicken, oriental veg., har­ vard beets, rice. roll, marg., fniit cup. fortune cookie. 2% milk. Monday, Aug. 31 - BBQ pork, sweet potatoes, col­ eslaw. com bread, marg., fresh fruit. 2% Milk. Tuesday. Sept. 1 - Chicken cacciator, italian veg., asparagus, french bread. marg . cake. 2% milk. Events Wednesday, Aug. 26 Hastings-- Crafts/Cards. Nashville-Stationary Craft. Middleville- DDS/Food Stamps Thursday, Aug. 27 Hastings-Bingo NashvilleBingo. Friday. Aug. 28 - HPopcom Nashville-Memory Games Monday. Aug. 31 - Hastings Birthday Party NashvilkShall Old Memories Tuesday. Sept. 1 - HastingsPuzzle Bingo NashvilieQuiiting. Meals arc available for those over 60 years of age. and spuuse even if under 60 Suggested donation for Con gregraie meals ts SI with food sumps accepted All sites are hamer free Call "M8-4856 before 1 p.m. one day in ad- vance for reservations. Meals are served at: Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave. Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Nashville-Masonic Temple. Monday, Tuesday. Wednes­ day. Thursday & Friday. Delton-Faith United Methodist Church. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Middleville-VFW Post, Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday. Woodland-Eagles Club. Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. Home Delivered Meals are available at Extra Cost. state medical specialty society representing over 1,500 Michigan family doctors II was the pioneer among medical organizations in man dating its members to take continuing medical education and requires its members to complete 150 hours of conti­ nuing study every three years. Call... 795-3345 Sun & News Classifieds! /or TEEN DANCE • August 27, 1987 • 8:00-11:00 p.m. at Middle Villa $000 a person Music by D.J. Sponsored by the Band Support Network Age limited to incoming Freshmen thru 20 yr. olds. 1*1 COMMUNITY PRIDE Del Riley, Jr and George Stnen III of Greenndge Reahy bebeve “Community Pride’’ should be rewarded As a result, they would like to recognize people in the * community each week who they feel respcns.ble for improving the image of the community. 501 North St. They wtB be rewarding homes in the Caledonia, Ml Middleville and surrounding area every week They would also appreciate all input from the community If you know of a neighbor who ts deserving of. or has a deserving property, please call 795-9775, Fndays 9 am to 11 a m Owners will t>e awarded the yard sign, above to display for the week a keepsake certificate a $5.00 gift certificate and their names displayed tn the Sun & News for the week This Week’s Community Pride Winner ORRIE MARTIN GREENRIDGE Realty. Inc. 5165 Kalamazoo S.E. Kentwood, Michigan Call 281-2100 Special thank* to Harvest House and SavMor _________ Supermarket > >r < ( ertlfi. at. . �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / August 27. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST Sunday. Aug. 16. there was a lot of excitement at the home of Vcm Kayser on Emmons Street. Il seems that their sonin-law. Tom. was cutting a box with a knife and his hand slipped and cut his opposite wrist and an artery At last report, be was doing fine. He just needs a little time to mend Monday evening. Aug. 17. Deb Soest came downstairs and a hat followed her If you had gone by our bosue that night, you would have seen us playing "bat' mitten in the living room We succeeded in escorting Mr Bal out the front door Deb hasn't spent much time upstairs since Our new sofa did arrive Monday morning The living room does look nice and Harry has enjoyed one of the old sofas but when the kids get back in school I'll have another couch to get rid of. Wall to wall furniture is not my idea of a dining r<xwn ar­ rangement Il seems so nice to have the weather cool down The yards arc once again green The side effect ol that is the yards almost need to be cut twice a week. Mrs Eva Engle attended her class reunion in Dowagic last weekend Our sympathy is extended to the family of Rev. E.A Schomberg who passed away Thursday. Aug 20. after an illness of several months He was the retired pastor of St Paul Lutheran Church in Caledonia Saturday morning Mr and Mrs. Merle Shook walked out into a backyard that had been vandalized Just the da) before, it was beautiful with it’s many flower gardens and the many, many hours they had put into making everything look just so. No one can imagine the hurt, frustration and anger that they felt, just because someone thought it was fun to make a mess. This used to happen a lot when we lived in Wyom­ ing It started just as soon as the garden got big enough to have things in it to throw. at cars, houses and people It ended when what was left of the garden was bagged for the trash The kids had time on their hands and were bored. We got the job of cleaning up the neighborhood But when we moved hack to Caledonia this didn't happen Oh. once in a while things were thrown around but not to the point of destroying things While we re on the subject of destroy ing the hope, enjoy­ ment and pleasure ot people, it doesn't matter if you're old or middle age. It happens to teens too. It took three tries but someone managed to swipe John Shook’s boat that he kept down by the lake in Caledonia On the first try. John lost a chain and padlock On the next try someone spray painted the bottom of the boat But on the third try they got the whole boat John and his friends had spent many happy hours fishing from his boat this summer Now it's gone. Congratulation to Kenneth and Michelle Post on the birth of their daughter. Congratulations to Bruce and Sue Van Haitsma who will celebrate their 16th wed­ ding anniversary on Aug. 28. Jim and Vivian Sherman will be married 40 years on Sept. 7. They will celebrate with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m Aug 30 at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. Dawn Renee Dykhouse and Richard Lee Veltman will be married on Dec 29. 1987 Their parents are Bruce and Joyce Dykhouse and Richard and Hope Veltman Saturday morning, the Caledonia Fire Department responded to a bam fire on the comer of 92nd and Kraft This caused many to wonder if Caledonia's Sam's Joint was on fire as the fire trucks all stopped at that point to fill their water tanks from the town’s cyslem that is located on Mill Street next to the restaurant Mr and Mrs Art Soest called on the Richard Soest family Saturday afternoon. Mr Ernest Shook celebrated his birthday Sun­ day. Aug. 24 with most of his family home for cake and ice cream. Hope Leslie W'essman's hand feels much better then it Middleville Pool Schedule September 14 • October 17, 1987 MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 3:30-4:00 4:00-4:30 4:30-5:15 5:15-6:00 6:00-6:45 7:00-7:45 8:00-9:00 TinyrTots/Water Babies^ (Moms in water) Prebeginner Beginners Beginners/Adv. Beginners Adult Instruction Aqua Ex Adult Lap Swim TUESDAY & THURSDAY 3:30-4:30 4:30-6:00 6:00-7:00 7:00-8:00 8:00-8:45 Intermediates (Must have passed Adv. beginners) Adult Lap Swim Family Swim Open Swim Adult Recreational (18 yrs. & older) Water polo, basketball, volleyball, etc. FRIDAY 5:00-8:00 Rentals - Call 795-3313 for info. SATURDAY 10:00-11:00 11:00-12:00 12:00-1:00 5:00-8:00 Adult Lap Swim Family Swim Open Swim Rentals - Call 795-3313 for info. PASS INFORMATION Fall/Winter - Sept. 14 thru Dec. 21. 1987 Winter/Spring - December 22 thru April 16. 1988 In District • Spring/Summer - April 18 thru July 31. 1988 Seasonal Annual Out Seasonal Annual Adult $19 Adult $7 •f Adult $10 Adult $30 Child $13 Child $5 District Child $7 50 Child $22 50 Family $40 Family $17 Family $15 Family $51 If you haven't any kind of pass, the cost is $1 per person, per visit Senior Citizens sw»m free except for classes________________________________________________________ FEES: Prebeginners, Tiny Tots, Water Bathes $15 Beginners Adv Beginners, In­ termediates, Adults. Aqua Ex $20: Adult Recreational $15 No group swimming available at open or family swim times Passes are available from the pool staff Children 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult for open and family swims TO REGISTER FOR LESSONS call the Community Ed office at 795-3397, Mondays through Fridays, 9 a m. to 4:30 p.m. j did last week. It seems she broke a one in her hand Miss Jenna Shook had her tonsils out last week Just think. Jenna, no more sore throats or ear aches. This week's column may be a little shorter than usual as we are leaving for a week's vacation and I'm try ing to get everything done before we leave. Congratulations to the Passenger family on the ar­ rival of Samual Passenger last week. Our sympathy is extended to the family of Al Crumback who passed away Sunday morning. By the way kids, school starts Monday Diane Kirby speaking at Note of Praise Women's Aglow Fellowship at the Note of Praise. 12223 Chief Noonday Rd . Middleville, will host Diane Kirby, a wife, mother, homemaker, free-lance writer and portrait artist Thursday. Aug 27. at 9:30 a m. Kirby and her husband. Tom. live m the Sunfield area with their three children. Ben. Enn and Jessica. Having been a classic “Over-Achiever" in both secular and Christian realms, she is finally learning to rest in the Lord and that "It is no longer I that liveth but Christ who liveth in me. " Bring a friend to this infor­ mal gathenng. Dione Kirby CAA recertification day Aug. 27 In Barry County USDA foods distribution is every other month to people of lowincome. Cheese, butter, cor­ nmeal. rice, flour, honey, milk are available at various distributions throughout the year. On Thursday. Aug. 27 Barry County residents may apply or update an expired or expiring yellow card. Several county distributed sites are providing a recertification day. to prevent slow moving lines during the Sept. 9 distribution when most yellow cards expire. When applying for an ex­ pired card each household ap­ plicant must present proof of household members, income and social security number. Examples of income verifica­ tion are Medicaid cards. Social Security numbers, pen sion statements, interest or direct deposit statements or check stubs. The income criteria for the program is as follows: Gross Monthly In­ come for Households. (Household size, under 60. 60 years and older respectively). 1 - $596. $733; 2 - $802. $987; 3 - $1,008. $1,240; 4 $1,213. $1,493 For each additional family member add: $206, $253. The Commodity Program is coordinated by the Communi ty Action Agency of South Flu clinics set for Barry County during September The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will again be offering flu vaccine clinics. The vaccines this year will in­ clude Taiwan, Leningrad and Ann Arbor strains. We en­ courage adults and children with chronic disorders, residents and care givers in nursing homes and other chronic care 1 facilities; and anyone over 65 years of age to have this vaccine. The charge will be $3. The flu clinic schedule is as follows: Barry-Eaton District Health Department. 110 W. Center Street. Hastings - Sept. 17 and Sept. 24. 1-4 p.m. Johnstown Fire Hall. 13555 S. Bedford Road. Banfield - Athletic passes available at TK Sept. 9. 10 a m. to noon. Masonic Temple. Mam Street. Nashville Sept. 16, 10 a.m. to noon. Hidden Valley, 520 W Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings - Sept. 18, 10 a m. to noon. Orangeville Baptist Church, 6921 Marsh Rd , Orangeville - Sept. 21, I p.m to 4 p.m. Hickory Corners Fire Barn, Kellogg School Rd., Hickory Corners - Oct. 5, 10 a m. to noon. Lincoln Meadow Apart­ ments, 500 Lincoln Street, Middleville - Oct 7, 11 a m to 1 p.m. For persons unable to attend one of these special clinics in the community, flu shots may be obtained at the Health Department on Mondays from 9 a m. to 11 a.m and I p.m. to 4 p.m. Phone 945-9516 for information on the flu clinics. Central Michigan Adil it tonal information mav be obtained by contacting the Barry Coun ty Office at the Courts ami Law Building. 220 W. Court St . Hastings. Ml 49058 or bv phoning 948 4883 Recertification applications and commodity card renewal will be done on Thursdav. Aug 27. at the following sites and times American Legion Post No 484. 3801 Hickory Rd . Hickory Corners 9 a m to noon. Assyria Township Hall, Contact Commodity Super visor for appointment. Ph 758 3838 - I a.m. to 4 pm After 60 Club of Mid dlevillc, Middleville Com­ munity Building. East Main St . Middleville - 10 a m. to 2 p.m. St. Rose Catholic Church. 805 S. Jefferson St.. Hastings - 9 a.m. to noon. Commission on Aging 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Castletown Township Hall, 98 S. Main St.. Nashville 9 a.m. to noon. Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 Norris Rd.. Delton 9 a.m. to noon. Seventh Day Adventist, Community Service Center, 502 E. Green St. Hastings - 9 a.m. to noon. St. Francis Church. 11842 W. Nine Mile Rd, Orangeville noon to 5 p.m. Johnstown Township Hall, M-37 (near Mill Lake), Battle Creek - I p.m. to 3 p.m The following sites will recertify on commodity distribution day, Sept. 9 St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 11252 Fiona Rd , Delton. Zion Lutheran Church, 6338 Velte Rd. Woodland Athletic Season Passes are available through the Thoruapple Kellogg High School Office. Family passes which give admittance to all home athletic events are $60. Foot­ ball season passes for home games are $9 for adults and $5 for students Call... 795-3345 Sun & News Classifieds! /Or BILLIE’S BEAUTY SALON On the Lake” 556 S Shore Dn»e G*ee- Lake Call 891*8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RUSSELL. OWNER 25 YtARSift SAWf LOCATION ROB and LAURIE TRIPP Aug. 30, 1987 on your 1st anniversary... With lots of Love, Dads and Moms — Ronald and Cheryl Hooper, Bob and Kareen Tripp �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 27. 1987 / Page 7 Middleville prepares for 2nd Annual Harvest Time Arts & Crofts by mony area residents will be on sale. Six different games will be provided for the youngsters this year at the Harvest Weekend The Harvest Time Commit­ tee of the Middleville Chamber of Commerce is preparing for second Annual Harvest Time Weekend to be held Friday and Saturday. Sept. 11 and 12 at the Lions Club Park downtown next to Girl Scouts appoint director To better serve the 11 .(MX) Girl Scouts in Kent. Ionia. Mecosta. Montcalm. Osceola, and Ottawa Counties the Michigan Trails Girl Scout Council has created the new position of Fund Development Director FJith M Poirot is now on board to direct the fund development unit designed to provide support funding for existing programs and new programs The capital cam­ paign will serve to purchase the new Service and Training Center located at 3275 Walker Ave.. N W m Grand Rapids, to renovate Camp Anna Behrens in Greenville and to establish ongoing revenues for grounds and equipment pur chase and maintenance Poirot is a graduate of Shimer College. Mt. Carroll. Ill with a background in children's programs, human services and fun<* development. the the Thornapple River. Activities include arts and crafts displays, a farm market where you can purchase fresh produce and flowers, six dif­ ferent games for youngsters and entertainment by at least two different local bands in­ cluding the Duane Thatcher Band and Bush wacker. Volunteer workers are needed to help with the kids' games. Anyone interested can obtain more information from the Village General Store. Last year's event was well attended and many visitors suggested a repeat for this year There arc more ex­ hibitors and activities planned this year for a fun-filled fami­ ly weekend. Come and enjoy the fun. Bushwacker and the Duane Thatcher Band will appear at this years Harvest Time Weekend. AW Ok Sa£e - BCoucn Ftvuahm law Fowl o|i Anwmt'ft Uftwt Famm & Piejjented BimuIa! n SCHWEIGER A Leaden 9k Fixe FculuoxaUe Upkebhy Lane Kkhwk Fm Quality & Value FJ RICHARDSON BROTHERS MERSMAN comfort WALDRON Country Oak tables Ak Age Old liaditiM 01 “Beautiful filling Rmm ToUca By Cialbituui Fm Onex 100 yeaw sale'STOREWIDE SALE 3 SCHWEIGER MERSMAN ✓sows .-SU0WS ✓ UM SATS •xcoxrweowtt ^COlOeiAL LANE Lf/lNG TABUS MAS1W SUTTK RNE LMM COIUCDON RICHARDSON BROTHERS TABUS ALWAYS PRICED RIGHT! BLANCO FURNITURE shelbyvilte. mi *72 5115 or *72 7tt) OLD US-IJI A I24TH AVE. �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 27. 1987 Pat Corson takes second in State Fair art show Pat Corson said she never entered any of her artwork tn any contests until this year s Michigan State Fair where she took second place in the amateur water color painting competition last week A fellow painting classmate. Barb Olson of Hastings, took first place in the show “ We were just hoping to get in and pass the jury.” said Corson. She said the two received letters saying they had won. but the letters did not state what place they won. and Corson said she thought they had received honorable men­ tion. She said they were very happy when they found out where they had placed “We were so pleased We were striving to be in a juned show, that's all we wanted." related Corson. “It was quite a shock - a happy one.” She creates watercolor paintings “just for fun" now and teaches a decorative pain­ ting class at the General Store in Middleville “Hopefully i'll make the transition from amateur to professional someday." she said, explaining that painters must place at juried shows and have those results on their resumes to become professional. Corson and Olson were en­ couraged by their painting teacher. Joan Peltz of Grand Rapids, to enter their work in the state show . Corson said when she and Olson went to see what they had won. the ladies working the show said. “oh. I guess you ladies are probably used to this." “We about died." said Corson. Some of her watercolor paintings can be seen at Washland Laundromat on Arlington Street, which she and her husband. Mac. operate New Hospice calendars on sale Community Birthday Calendars featuring com­ munity activities. Hastings High School’s fall sports schedule, and the birthdays of many area residents arc now on sale at four area locations. The calendars, dated from September 1987 to August 1988. are a fundraising pro­ ject for Barry Community Hospice This is the third year Hospice has issued its calen- F i r dars and this year s version spotlights a colored photo of the historic church at Charlton Park. Kathy Christopher of Nashville was the photographer The calendars are $3 each and may be purchased at Bosley's in Hastings, in the museum office at Charlton Park. Attorney David Tripp’s office at 206 S. Broadway. Hastings; or at the Hospice of­ fice. 911 W. Green. Hastings. The caption below the church photo on the Hospice calendar reads: ‘‘This beautiful church built in 1885. originally located m Carlton Center and moved to Charlton Park in 1972. offers peace to all who enter the same peace is offered to the terminally ill patient and their family as they enter our program at Barry Community Hospice." Phone 792-6243 Hours Mon. Sat 9 a m. to 8 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 Appointments Taken - X-Rays Lab Brian Tobias, D.O., Family Practice Gary L. Doublestein, D.O., After Hours Clinic Coordinator Audrey Alflen, Office Manager vnrrY Dr. Michael G. David Announces office hours for the PRACTICE of PODIATRY Medical & surgical treatment of the foot Located within the Middleville Police Officer Joseph Wenger was arrested Monday and put in the slammer on charges of indecent exposure from the waist up Bail was set at $200. But the arrest and the charges were all in fun and for a worthy cause: The Great American Lock-Up sponsored by the American Cancer Society Aug. 18-20 at the Community Building in Hastings Wenger (left) was arrested by Robert Andrus (center) and hod his rights read to him and was sentenced by the honorable Judge Dorothy McMillan lost Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Upon posting his bail Wenger received a certificate stating that he contributed toward the elimination of cancer and received a striped prison hat that reads "Property of ACS Lock-up.'" Sports, entertainers, arts at Hastings festival Gun Lake Family Medicine W?and After Hours Clinic :l 12850 Chief Noonday Rd., Wayland, Ml Middleville policeman put in slammer .. Musical groups, arts and crafts booths, a parade and sporting activities will highlight the SummerFest ’87 lineup tn Hastings. Aug. 27 30 Featured attractions on Saturday include the Grand Parade beginning at noon and the Chenille Sisters at 1:30 p.m. Street dances take place on Thursday. Friday and Satur­ day in the area of the Barry County Courthouse. The popular summer celebration kicks off Thurs­ day. Aug. 27. with Los Unicos on the Courthouse Stage al 7 p.m.. followed by Jumpstreet, performing for the Teen Street Dance at 8 p.m. at the Library Stage. Friday’s attractions begin with the opening of the arts and crafts show at 10 a m. on the courthouse lawn with over 100 exhibitors. Saturday features an 8 p.m. fishing contest at Fish Hat­ chery Park for youngsters, followed by the 8:30 a m. I0K run that ends at the courthouse. A new feature of the morn­ ing will be a three-on-three basketball tournament on Court Street, beginning at 9 a m. and a women’s softball tournament at Fish Hatchery Park at that tune Other sporting events m the day include a 2 p.m. weightlifting contest on the courthouse lawn and a 3 p.m. karate demonstration on the Library Stage. Kids can try their hand at making kites at the 3 p.m. contest in the all-purpose tent on the courthouse lawn. The Grand Parade will follow a different route this year than at previous SummerFests. The marchers will start at the intersection of Woodlawn and Michigan, head south to Court Street, then west to the courthouse block. The parade will use the theme of Michigan's 150th birthday celebration. The Chenille Sisters are one of Michigan's top vocal groups. Thcxhree Ann Arbor women recently appeared at Charlton Park’s Thornapple Music Festival, where pro­ moters said they “stole the stage.” Performing throughout the state in the past two years, they have appeared twice on Garrison Kiellor’s “A Prairie Home Companion” on Na­ tional Public Radio and have released their first album. They will be appearing on the Courthouse Stage at 1:30 p.m. Providing evening enter­ tainment on Friday will be Dete Tilma, Amen and Sky Squadron on the Courthouse Stage and Lx»ose Country on the Library Stage. Saturday evening enter­ tainers include The Lepard Family, Witness and Grand Theft on the Courthouse Stage and Johnny Apollo and the Saturn Seven on the Library Stage Other entertainers on the stages, featuring folk, bluegrass, rock, gospel and jazz, include: Friday — Herb Roberts, Leo Hine, the Moline Kitchen Band. The Mood, Thornapple River Boys, Bob and Mary Tack, The Benderettes, Hosea Humphrey, the Heavenly Nursing Home Band, Kevin Herman and For His Glory. Saturday Thornapple Valley Dulcimer Society, The Wes Linenkugel Quartet, the Ronald McDonald Show, Thornapple River Boys, ECHO. Dcdo Phillips and Jeff Schilthroat. and Bluegrass Revival. Wrapping up the festival weekend on Sunday will be the annual Dawn Patrol and pancake breakfast sponsored by the Hastings Flying As.MKiation at the Hastings Airport, ami a concert by the Sweet Adelines ami the Great Lakes Chorus at Central Auditorium at 3 p.m. “Things are coming together faster this year.” said Jill Turner, executive director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. We think we have a really good lineup We’ve added some new and different people this year. For more information on any SummerFest activity, contact the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce at 616-945-2454 I he chamber office is kx:atcd in the Com munity Building on the Barry County Fairgrounds Gun Lake Fauiih .Medicine Bldg. 12850 Chief Noonday Ra Wayland at Gun Lake Call 792-6243 for Appointment CERTIFIED MECHANIC WANTED and Chrysler Experience Preferred Top pay in the area. A. COATES. D O. Contact Roger at... J. SERINI, D.O. Now accepting patients for GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE Stomach intestine & hcer disease Located at 12850 Chief Noonday Rd Fridays (only by appt.) • Ph. 1^00 331 7354 Insurance only (no charge to patients) lie IJ-UU. Hastings Chrysler Plymouth, Dodge 1455 W. State St. Hastings, Ml �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I August 27, 1987 I Page 9 TK Schools prepare the way for new tennis courts by Kathleen J. Oresik Area tennis buffs may have four new tennis courts on which to perfect their game in the not too distant future Members of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education last week approved the spen­ ding of $5,500 to have a 207 by 120 foot area south of the Middle School graded and a six-inch gravel base laid for the courts Earlier this summer varsity tennis coach Larry Seger and other concerned parties peti­ tioned the board for the new courts say ing that some of the school s courts are “in very bad shape" and that no funds had been allocated to improve the courts since they were built Seger told the board he would like to introduce students to the sport of tennis at the junior high level. The foundation for the courts will allow the schools to build the courts when it is feasible. School Superinten­ dent Steve Garrett said Charities’ Tennis Expo set The First Annual Charities' Tennis Expo will take place on .Sept. 14 at 7 p.m The Ex­ po will be held at the Welsh Auditorium and will feature Paul Annacone. Jimmy Arias. Bradley Parks, and Rick Slaughter displaying their ten­ nis skills. The event is sponsored by Panopoulos Salons with the proceeds benefitting the local chapters of the National MS Society the National Founda­ tion for Ileitis and Colitis and the Grand Rapids Wheelchair Tennis Foundation. Tickets available at Believe In Music and TicketMaster outlets 456-3333. For further information call 669-0330. 5380219 or 676-0013. Realtors offer tips on selling your home for ‘top’ dollars The most advantageous sales technique a seller can use is to make certain his pro­ perty is in tip-top shape before it is placed on the market Ac­ cording to the Barry Eaton Board of Realtors and the Na­ tional Association of Realtors, it is much easier to win over prospective buyers who walk through a well kept yard and into a sparkling clean home. For a seller, giving buyers a good first impression can mean the difference between choosing from several pur chase offers or struggling to attract one nibble Preparing a home to be shown does not necessitate a complete, costly makeover But minor repairs and major cleaning may cut marketing time and add to the seller s net profit from the sale. The Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors offers the following selling tips: •Paint the front door if it needs painting; if it doesn't, at least clean the door An un­ sightly entry gives the home a strike even before the buyer has seen the inside •Remove all smudges from the walls If they look dingy, give them a coat of neutral, light-colored oamt HASTINGS BRANCH OFFICE Construction underway at McFall School Earth is being moved to prepare the way for a new eight-classroom addition at McFall Elementary' . The addition is port of a $2.5 million building expansion project. •Clean the floors, vacuum the carpets. If the carpet is dirty or stained, have it clean­ ed If the carpet has irremoveable pet odors, have it replaced Leaving it in “as is" condition could give the entire home a “worn-out” look •Make sure the closets are tidy, not overflowing with junk Free of clutter, they will seem more spacious. •Open the curtains and turn on the lights Put 75-watt bulbs in the light fixtures and lamps. Touring a well-lit Continued on page 11 The four portables at McFall Elementary have been relocated to the west end of the school to make way for new construction. Grand Valley Co-Op Credit Union is proud to be part of Hastings and the surrounding Business Community. Grand Valley Co-Op Credit Union has no restrictions for membership. Everyone is eligible to join our Credit Union Family. Hastings Branch Office is located at- 329 IN. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan Phone: (616)945-9754 Office Hours are Monday 11:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Tuesday through Thursday 9:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Friday 9-30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. For the finest in financial services we offer: ■ High Earning Dividends and Interest On Share Savings and Special Deposit Accounts ■ Share Draft Checking. Mo Monthly Fees, Service Charges or Minimum Balance Required ■ Loans at Reasonable Competitive Rates ■ Guaranteed Student Loan Program ■ Quantum and Magic Line 24 Hour Teller Machines Located throughout Michigan ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ IRA's Classic Visa Direct Deposit insurance Programs Payroll Deduction through Participating Payroll Deduction Companies Your Savings Federally insured to $100,000 by HCUA,a U.S. Government Agency Our Other Locations To Serve You Are Located AL 3767 Sparks Dr., SX. Grand Rapids. Ml 49506 180 X Cokmbia Battle Creek. Ml 49015 4245 5. Wcstnedge Kalamazoo. Ml 49006 123 W. Ludington Ave Ludington. Ml 49431 �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / August 27, 1987 Down Memory Lane... with— Norma Velderman Irving Township Schools Part II of Series on Early Schools Looking at the accompany­ ing Irving Township map with all the schools marked on it. District No. I Powers School is on the northwest comer of State and Sokxnan roads Sec 33 -SW 1/4. NW 1/4 At the bottom of the map you will see where Districk No I. Powers School, was shown on I860. 1873. 1895. and 1913 maps From the maps we could say that the school has been in existence for 53 years But we want to know, if possible, when it was organized, when it started, when closed, when or if it colsol idatcd with a bigger school system, and when the school property and building were released for private sale, and the maps do not give this July I. 1846 was the start in date for the Battle Creek Hastings - Grand Rapids stage coach run It came from A E. Bull's, on the south side of the Thomapplc River, crossing the river over a birdge located about 100 feet south of Bull * log cabin on the river bank (Moreau's trading post was a decaying log cabin at ihM tunc) Later a railroad bridge was constructed at that spot As I understand from my reading, the Grand Rapids trader. Rix Robinson, and Yankee Bill Lewis crossed here if was an easy, shallow, gravely fording place, so foot travel had been established at this location Building a bridge there would naturally follow. The road coming off the north side of the bridge became our modem Solomon Road. The stage went to the nearest cross roads north, which was State Road, turned left to Grand Rapids, passing the Powers school on the N E comer Powers School was organiz­ ed June 10. 1844 But the school wasn't built until 1846 by Major H. Kenfieid 1 im­ agine it was called the Powers School because of the Powers land across the road It closed in 1931. when it consolidated with Thornapple Kellogg Agricultural School of Middleville on July 31. 1931 The Barry County Abstract office gave Henry Sheldon selling the 80 acres where the school was to James Mohler on November I. 1933. I hope you folks are remembering that when the transact win is recorded it has been when it was payed for Not when peo­ ple first moved there Charlie Hauser and Verv Carterthey said the school building was sold as a residence and a tew years later it burned down From all the facts I have on hand it would seem that the Powers School was in ex­ istence for 86 years from organizing date to consol idation. The next school is Dim No. 2 - Cobb, located in Sec. 34. N.E. 1/2. SW 1/4 on E. cor­ ner of State and Wood ScIkmiI Roads, but is on W<xxi School Road near the intersection of the section lines of Section 34. r‘The Good 01’ 50’s Are Backh Now thru Sunday, Sept. 6 at MiddleVilla Inn se days we will be playing music of the '50s and have bowling and hot dogs at '50s prices! Bowling . .only 50 per line Hot Dogs....... 50^ Come and join tbe fun and sign-up for fall bowling leagues at the completely remodeled MiddleVilla Lanes These Leagues Still Have Openings: Couple* League - Friday at 9:30 pan. Couples League - Thursday Morning 9:30 a.m. Couples League • Twice a month, Sunday at I pjn. Men’s League ■ Thursday night at 915 Youth Bowling League • Every Saturday tor youth IB and under. MiddleVilla Inn co/. 795-3640 M-37 Just N. Of Middleville o. 891-1287 To digress a little, in 1838 the Ingram family was the se­ cond family to come to Irving. William and Velorous. brothers, came to the wilderness in Section 34 They cleared the land and built a cabin William was the only one married, so in the summer his grandfather (Amos), father (Frederick), and brother (Omn). came to Irving to live. They all lived with William and family. Frederick bought land just east of William on a hill. In 1844 the stage coach road was surveyed. In preparation for the anticipated business. W'dham built a large frame house which he hoped to use as a tavern or hotel. As the road was not built until 1846. it did not become a pay­ ing proposition until then. Since Frederick. William's father, was a blacksmith by trade and W illiam's hotel was a stage coach stop where they cahnged horses. Frederick had his blacksmith shop right near the hotel. He operated the shop until his death in December. 1848 The reason I digressed, was to show how a little communi­ ty starts and bow the school is one of the second things that the settlers think of building. The Cobb school was started on Oct 5. 1845 Notice how that dale is just between the 1844 surveying date and the opening of the stage coach road in 1846. I have not found the reason *1 Powers (1860 1873. 1895 1913) *1 frl Me Nee (1873. 1895) *2 Cobb (1860 1873. 1895, 1913) *3 Wood (1873. 1895 1913) *4 Jones (1860 1873. 1895 1913) *5 Ryan (I860 1873. 1895) *6 Brew (1873. 1895 1913) m Fillmore (1873 1895 1913) *8 McNee (1913) *9 kl Freeport (1895 1913) >10 Pleasant Hill (1873 1895 1913) fl 1 Irving >12 Little Brick (1873. 1895. 1913) Circled numbers depict the first schools in the northwest corner of Barry County. for the name of Cobb Peter Cobb settled in Section 27 - E 1/2 S.E. 1/4 in 1841-42. From the scale on the I860 map. I would say that Cobb's property was about one half mile away. Being one of the nearest settlers, his name could have been given to the school. Or maybe he had the most children, or was active in pushing for a school. There could be so many different reasons, so far all conjecture. The Cobb School closed Ju­ ly 27. 1942 and consolidated with Thornapple Kellogg Agricultural School in Mid dleville in 1943. The school property was sold Sept 15. 1951. Cobb Schtxil is different from a lot of other schools in that there were two different people giving the land with a reverta clause (I) William W Ingram and w ife to School District No. 2 - April 14. 1855 - about 1/4 acre (I have the legal description, but felt it was not pertinent at this time) - to be used for school pur Caledonia Senior Citizens News Seniors take a Detroit trip by Lilian Schultz Senior citizens spend a day cruising Monday. Aug. 17. Forty-one senior citizens with their co-ordinator and leader Sara Colburn met at the Caledonia Village parking lot where the Grand Coach was waiting. The bus was driven by Bill Gill and sponsored by Caledonia Community Educa­ tion Seniors were from Caledonia, Middleville, Cutlerville and Kentwood, leaving the parking lot at 7 am. and heading east Our first stop was near Lansing at a rest area for coffee and rolls at 8 a.m. Then it was back to the bus and on to Detroit. We arrived at the Star of Detroit dock at 10 am and had >o stand m line for 45 minutes before getting on the boat We were nicely seated at our tables and had lunch, which was very good. The cruise was very calm and Windsor. Canada our close neighbor to the United Stales was a beautiful site to sec The cruise lasted for two and a half hours and the weather was back to the.j^us at 2 p.m. to go to a building where they have overhead trolleys called “People Movers". People board them to tour the city of Detroit, and it stops at various stations to let passengers off and also to get on. Our first stop was Greek Town, then Cadillac Center. Cadillac Sta­ tion, Broadway Station, Grand Circus Park. Pine Square, Pine Square Stations, Michigan Station, where Briggs Stadium is. Fort Cass, lot Louis Arena, the financial district. Millinder Center, then back to where we had started from at Broadway. We saw the Renoissance Center, which is the heart and soul of Detro.’. the 73-story Westin Hotel, the world's tallest revolving restuarant. the "Summit, ’ and surroun­ ding office buildings. Our tour ended and we were all back on the bus at 3:20 pm and holding because a few of our passengers wanted to shop at Greek Town Center We soon started to have the bus rolling again to head towards Brighton where We left the boat and went Groundwater concerns to be addressed at workshop Michigan State University is holding a workshop to ad­ dress the problems of groundUniversity's Kellogg BioiogiaJ Station located in Hickory Comers on Saturday , Sept. 26. from 9 a m to 3 pm for a S10 fee For details call 671-1485 we stopped at 5:30 p.m. and had a quick lunch at Burger King. We were all content, happy and on our way again at 6:30 p.m. We arrived back in the Caledonia parking lot at 8:30 p.m., rather tired people, but hoping to go soon again. Our many thanks to Sara Colburn, co-ordinator of Caledonia Community Educa­ tion, for her fine work in set­ ting up this trip, and to our bus driver. Bill Gill, who did a great job with the Grand Coach. Thanks also to all of you senior citizens and to the two students that came on this trip. Please come back and join us again. poses, when not used to re»cit to William W Ingrain and wife; and (2) William Mil chell and wife to trustees of School District No. 2. March 29. I89(). a lease tor 4 10 of an acre to be used for school purposes, when mil to revert to William Mitchell and wife The abstract office suggested it could have been done to clear the reverta clause to the correct people Part 111 will address the Wood District No. 3 School DISHWASHER MACHINES AT COST*! GENERAL ELECTRIC TAPPAN MAGIC CHEF I.S.E. KITCHEN-AID ‘When installed professionally by G BAR M Contract Carpentry Middleville Mark Schmidt UTO74272 795-3230 R.N.s (IMMEDIATE OPENINGS) Emergency Department and ICU RN posi­ tions on 8 or 12 hour shifts, also part-time 11-7 Shift Supervisor. Join our special care team of trauma trained physicians, internists, and experienced registered nursing staff. Apply to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-3451 E.O.E. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 27. 1987 I Page 11 BenderHawthorne united Cheryl Lynn Bender and Steve Michael Hawthorne were united in mammons on Aug 15 at Freeport Methodist Church tn Freeport. Parents of the newlyweds are Robert and Carol Bender of Middleville and Lorraine McDonough of Alto and Mike Hawthorne of Hastings Matron of honor was Julie Bender Cleary Bridesmaids were Irma Massie and Janice Tocco. Best man was Mark Holohach. Groomsmen were Jeff Braizer and Doug Rivett Ushers were Greg Bender and Bob Medellin The newlyweds have made their home in Arlington. Texas. Mr and Mrs. Steve Hawthorne LANSING DIARY by PAUL HILLEGONDS 54th DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE Tap wasted human potential, cut welfare I’m proud of the House Republican Task Force Report on Welfare Reform. Admittedly, I'm also biased So here are the words of an editorial by the Detroit Free Press, a newspaper that isn't in the habit of praising Republican initiatives: *‘Genuine welfare reform has proved elusive al all levels of government because of the passions the issue tends to in­ flame across the ideological spectrum. Conservative solu­ tions often seem limited to vague injunctions to put-thebums to work, while liberal pronouncements of compas­ sion frequently suggest more than a hint of paternalism. A republican task force in the Michigan House has managed to steer between these poles and offer several useful pro­ posals for improving the state’s ability to reduce welfare dependency and help employable recipients get and keep work (hat pays more than their grants...'’ The Free Press does not agree with all of the task force recommendations, and neither will the legislature as a whole. But the report provides a sound basis for bi-partisan ac­ tion to establish test programs that House Republicans believe will tap wasted human potential and cut welfare costs. Our proposals include: —A broader definition of who is employable Though several exemptions would still apply, most able-bodied adults and out-of-school teenagers would have to par ticipate in daily emloyment/training activities. Employable recipients who refused training or job oppor­ tunities could lose welfare benefits. -More coordination bet­ ween local Social Services of­ fices and existing job training agencies, with the goal of placing new welfare clients in available private jobs as quickly as possible. This will require a re-definition of the role of welfare intake workers, so that more em­ phasis is placed on evaluating the client's personality and skills--and aiding the job search. --Counseling welfare ap­ plicants about littleunderstood existing policies that enable claimants to retain partial welfare benefits after starting work, thereby in­ creasing their spending power. The task force PEACHES Country Crafts, Apples, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, preserves and Honey HILTON FARMS — APPLE ACRES 2893 108th St.. Caledonia. Ml Ph. 891-8019 or 891-8947 KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS acknowledges, however, that added support sen ices such as child care, health care and transportation are needed in the transition from welfare dependence to economic independence - Pilot programs to test the Republican recommendations in counties with different social and economic pro­ blems. Performance stan­ dards. by which the success of each pilot program can be measured, will be established The report calls for an in­ dependent firm to evaluate the test projects. Task force members do not intend to let their report col­ lect dust on a Capitol shelf. They have discussed their pro­ posals with Social Services Director Pat Babcock, who has applauded the initiative. The next step is to work with the Department of Social Ser­ vices in identifying counties that would be interested in starting pilot programs The Free Press editorial concluded: “Although House Republicans comprise the politically weakest legislative caucus, they are the source of some of the most innovative ideas in Lansing, of which their welfare reform proposal is an example. We encourage them to apply their in­ telligence and hard work to other pressing issues—and urge the governor 's office and their legislative colleagues to listen to them “ I couldn't have said it better Home tips, con’t home is far more appealing to prosective buyers than trying to squint their way through dark, gloomy rooms. In fact, they may wonder if the seller is trying to hide problems in the darkness ‘Don't try to cover up defects from buyers or from real estate agents show ing the home For instance, don't nail paneling over a wall stained by plumbing leaks that need repair. If a major fault exists that you don't intend to cor­ rect. call it to the agent's at­ tention. Otherwise, you could later be held liable by the buyer for repairing the defect and the resulting problems. If the prospective buyer likes everything else, the fault might not be perceived as a serious drawback. Your for­ thrightness will be appreciated. •Scrub, polish and tidy up as though you were expecting guests. You don't want the home shown with unmade beds, dirty dishes in the sink or a ring around the bath tub. ‘If possible, take the children-and the -pets-- and leave before prospects come with a real estate agent to view the home. Generally, people will not take their time look­ ing if the seller is on their heels touting the home's amenities. They may not notice the den's built-in bookcases if they have to step around kids playing, or if they have to get past a growling dog. And. if they miss assets the first time, they may not be back for a second showing. •if you or other family members won’t be there, but the pet will, at least make cer­ tain the pet is secured, perhaps outside or in the garage, so it will not bother prospective buyers. •If it is impossible for you to leave before a showing, refrain from following the buyers around. Don’t try to sell the furniture as well as the house, unless you are in­ cluding it in the sale price. Comments such as “I’m sell­ ing the sofa at a yard sale next week” tend to take away from the purpose of the showing. The prospects are interested in your home, not your furniture. •Finally, let your real estate agent do the negotiating. A professional does not have an emotional attachment to the home, and likely is more capable of reasoning objec­ tively with the buyer. In doing so. the agent can knowledgeably discuss price, terms, possession and other factors on your behalf Farmland values are stablizing Michigan farmland values mav be bottoming out. accor­ ding to Michigan Farm Bureau economist Bob Craig Figures from the Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago show that Michigan farmland values rose one half of 1 % in the second quarter of this year, following a slight in­ crease in the first quarter level. "These farmland value in­ creases are certainly good news for farmers and the trend may continue.” Craig said. Craig said that until these increases. Michigan farmland values has been on the decline for the past six years Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Tour Lawn Mower FUEL O< GAS/DCSa SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY AC. 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA Ml 49316 (616)891-8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE SELFSEPVf KfRCSEM SNACK SHOP 307 N. Arlington (M-37) _ Middleville Bob Klinge “S"795-7647 CLASSIFIED ADS , PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m. Business Services Miscellaneous DRYWALL, hanging, finish­ ing, textured ceiling, sprayed ceilings, 10 years experience. 945-5063 or 623-2804 LOSE WEIGHT NOW. Lose up to 29 lbs, inches, cellulite this month on our Doctor rc?ommemded program as seen on TV. Call now 313-264-1411 POLE BL ILDINGS Completely erected 24’x40’x8’ WANTED: Carpenter work. S3650. Includes one service door free estimates, call 795-7290 and choice of 9x7 overhead or WANTED: \Vrvcked or used slider. Fast starts on most build­ pick-ups for parts. Snyder and ings, contact us on any size. Call Son Used Auto Parts. Phone Mecca Buildings for your local 792 2606 or 792-2812 representative at Community Notices 1-800-544-6682 or Local 616-887-8855 ATTENTION: Looking for TEEN-CENTER officers, Jobs Wanted Advisory Board, and card BABYSITTER: I will babysit members to get together. Those your child in my home. Full time interested call Deb Clark first or second shift References 891-1808 if needed. 18 years experience. Between Caledonia & Middle­ NOTH I ville. Please call Karen Preschool is taking fall registra­ tions for 3 and 4 year olds. The 891-1406 preschool is held at Middleville Help Wanted Christian Reform church 708 W. ATTENTION MOMS Kids Mam St For information call will soon be back in school. 891-8020 Want a part lime job that is fun? Wanted Earn $9 or more an hour. Call another mom at 945-2326, COOK WANTED: 7am to 1pm, daily for child care center, 795-9225 or 948-8970, pay starts at $3.35 per hour. Call HELP WANTED: Waiter, 891-9142 between I & 3 pm. waitresses, kitchen help, baker and bus people. Must be able to WANTED: teachers for Cak work nights and weekends. donia Community Education Apply in person, Middle Villa W’e need teachers in Computers, Inn, M-37, Middleville.______ Upholstery, Government, U.S History, Industrial Arts, and INFANT & TODDLER care english. Please call 891-8117 givers wanted, pay starts at $3.35 per hour. Call 891-9142 For Sale between 1 & 3 pm. PART-TIME secretary Tues & FOR SALE* 1976 Honda Civic Thun only, 16 hours per week, for parts, good engine. Asking $75. 765-5429 office procedures necessary, math skills helpful, call FOR SALE: 350 4 barrel 400 765-5103 between 8am A 5pm. turbo transmission. Can hear it PRIME BANK a growth run. Also heavy duty tamdem oriented company has an imme­ axle trailer with tail lights, diate opening for a customer 6’8”xl4' with steel frame, $500 service specialist to work part- firm. Call after 3:00pm 945-3755 or 945-4877 time at our Middleville branch. Previous banking and supervis­ ory experience a plus. Qualified applicants may complete an application at our Middleville office. For Rent 68TH & WHITNEYVILLE 4300 square ft., clear span, load­ ing docks, air conditioned office, zoned for light manufacturing. Phone 891-1532 or 532-0337 BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. Garage Sale 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: 6996 Cherry Valley, Middlevil­ le. Aug. 27 &. 28, 9am to 5pm. Women’s large & small size clothes, men’s large, girls size 4-5, boys size 6, couch, recliner, swivel rocker lots of misc. FOR SALE: It’s new, it's (.r.h ind carry, living room furniture it discount. 795-3163 Barlow uike^ FURNITURE BUYERS, Blan co Furniture in Shelbyville is an authorized Bassett Furniture Bedroom Dealer. For quality sleep, Blanco Furniture is an authorized Scaly and Sealy Posturepedic as well as a Simmons and Simmons Bcautyrest Deal­ er. Blanco Furniture also carries the complete line of La-Z-Boy Products including sofas, love seats, sleepers, rec I ina-rockers, rcclina-way, La Z-Rocker, Motion-Modular groups and sofcttc. Blanco Furniture, Shel­ byville, 672-5115 SALEPERSON WANTED: Will train enthusiastic, moti­ vated individual. In commission sales, you can cam $10-15 or more an hour. Variable hours, but must be available some evenings and Saturdays. GARAGE SALE: Thurs & Fri. Resume requested. Blanco Aug 27 & 28,9 to 8pm. 8181 W. Furniture, Shelbyville._______ State Rd., Middleville next to SOFA AND LOVESEAT: Hunter’s Apts. green and white pattern, excel­ For Sale Automotive lent condition, $450 891 8650 1981 BLICK Skylark, 2 door, 4 ilORMWIMJOWy , .r.. speed, air, new brakes, new ures, ous gutter, replacement new muffler, 69,000 miles windows, shutters, aluminum $2200. 1-795-7256 awnings. Call 616-367-4652 Watson Fabricating Co. GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS OF WEST MICHIGAN, INC. Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE - 795-7625 124 East Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 �xxxxxxxxxxx H im Pace 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville Ml / August 27. 1987 Cap pon’s QuickMart a trip to Toronto Friday, Oct. 9 thru Sunday, Oct.il and benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Every entry in our Toronto trip drawing is a donation to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Stop in to any Cappon Quick Mart and get the details of how you can register. Delton cAr WASHASSOC * * for the - __ Fantastic Events to Benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association WATCH FOR SPECIAL EVENTS AT ALL STORES! Get Full Service Gas at... SelfServe Prices! mu t T I XI On Friday, Aug. 28 ... at our... Hastings cannon's Quick Mart ... and ... ... at our... Coke ■onia Cannon's Quick Mart volunteers pump your gas for you! Donations for Muscular Dystrophy Association will be collected at this time. LOWFAT MILK CAPPON QUICK MARTS Hastings, Nashville, Gun Lake, Middleville, Lake Odessa, Ionia, Charlotte and Delton � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-09-02.pdf 0ab7d9c5172a547bbb6ca456aedbb5ab PDF Text Text ■ 1 ^rtP***^ and News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 117th Year'T wenty Cents No. 17 - September 2.1987 Middleville. Michigan 49333 Large amount of cash taken from Bay Pointe by Kathleen J. Oresik Bay Pointe Restaurant. Gun Lake, was robbed of approx­ imately $8,000 in cash early Sunday morning But the thief did not make off with all the loot. Bills and two money bags were found by Barry County sheriff s deputies in the lake behind the restaurant. Sgt. Richard Barnum of the Three teenagers escaped injury Sunday night when the car they were riding in flipped over on Gun Lake Rood and landed in two feet of water in Gun Lake The vehicle was towed out of the water by Hastings Wrecker Service. Car flips into Gun Lake Sunday evening A 19-year-old Grand Rapids man was charged with drunk driving after he lost control of his car on Gun Lake Road Sunday evening and it skidded off the road, striking a log and then flipping over sideways into nearby Gun Lake. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies report that Joseph D. Bailey, 19, of 941 Muskegon Rd.. Grand Rapids, and two passengers in a Z-28 driven by Bailey escaped injury in the crash. Riding with Bailey was Karen S. Renfro, 17, of 2571 76th St.. Caledonia, and Jef­ frey J. Fishers. 16, of 7219 Kilmer. Grand Rapids Bailey was cited for driving w4iile under the influence of alcohol after the 6:13 p.m. accident. Stein said Bailey was travel­ ing northwest on Gun Lake Road driving at a high rate of speed when he lost control go­ ing around a curve in the nar­ rows between Gun Lake and Long Lake. The car traveled southwest off the road and landed upside down in two feet of water, Stein said. The top of the vehicle was smashed in. The vehicle was towed out of the lake by a local wrecking service. Some residents of the area say the straits area of Gun Lake and Long Lake is “quite a raceway . ” “The speed limit is 30 mph and they drive through here anywhere from 40 to 60 mph,” Gun Lake Road resi­ dent Stuart Benedict said. “You can sit in your cottage and hear tires squeal pretty near every night,” acording to John Johnson, also of Gun Lake Road Barry County Sheriff’s Department said the thief ap­ parently broke a patio door window on the northeast cor­ ner of the restaurant sometime between 1:30 and 8 a.m. to gain entrance and then went upstairs and pried open the of­ fice door and took the safe. A restaurant employee said it appeared as though the thief accidently dropped the safe down the stairs, jarring it open The employee said keys, assumed to belong to the thief, were discovered inside the building and that several cigarette butts were also discovered outside the patio door. Barnum said he did not know whether the thief fled the scene on foot or by car and said the department is in vestigating "a few leads” Jail term given in auto death Middleville resident JoAnn M. Burdick will serve a year in jail and five years of proba­ tion as punishment for driving drunk and smashing into another vehicle, killing the driver, a Barry County judge has decided. Judge Richard M. Shuster handed down the sentence in Barry County Circuit Court Friday. Burdick. 27, of 2105 Brook St., Middleville, was ordered as part of her sentence to serve 260 hours of community service per year during her five years of probation. She must also pay restitution of $10,321 for costs incurred by the accident. And her driver’s license was suspended for the fiveyear probationary period. Burdick pleaded no contest to negligent homicide Aug. 5 in exchange for a recommen­ dation of probation instead of prison from the county pro­ secutor’s office. Negligent homicide is a “high-court” misdemeanor carrying a maximum penalty of two years in prison and/or a $2,000 fine Shuster said he would not impose a prison term on Bur­ dick because she might serve less time in prison than she would in jail, since Depart­ ment of Corrections policies allow early release of prisoners through what used to be called “good time” but is now “disciplinary credits. ” Probation would also allow the court to monitor Burdick’s activities for a much longer time period, he said. Shuster went outside of state sentencing guidelines, which recommend up to six months in jail for a first offender “A guideline of six months for someone who was driving drunk and killed someone is ridiculous.” he said. Burdicks pickup traveled over the center line on M-37 just north of Middleville as she was traveling south early in the morning of Jan 26. The pickup struck head-on a vehicle driven by Donald Wymer, 33. of 2621 Maple Grove Rd . Hastings Wymer died at Pennock Hospital from injuries sustain­ ed in the crash Burdick’s alcohol level was Continued on page 7 Fall-like weather rings new school year at Middleville/Caledonia by Kathleen J. Oresik Fall-like weather, the absence of children frolicking in the neighborhood, back-toschool sales and most notably. the presence of yellow school busses on city streets and country roads, signal the fact that summer is drawing to a close and a new school year is beginning But long before these signs were evident Middleville and Caledonia teachers and school administrators were putting in extra hours to prepare the schools and classrooms for the opening of school. Individualized and brightly colored welcoming signs and decorations adorned the classrooms and hallways and smiling faces greeted the children. The long hours of prepara­ tion apparently paid off. with educators remarking, "things are running smoothly.” “I can’t believe how quiet and organized it sounds and is.” West Elementary librarian Sharon Schondelmayer said. McFall second graders (from left) Jodi Hoffman Samori Monroe and Chad Mugridge ore assisted by teacher Jody Elies with their first moth work sheet. McFall Elementary kindergarten teacher Sue Overholt remarked. “It’s so nice to see the kids looking so fresh and excited and ready to go again.” She said her students were eager to learn and that her morning kindergarten class “just couldn’t wait to paint. ” Second grade teacher Jody Elies, encouraging her students after they had com­ pleted the first page of a math book said, “I can see you’re good writers and that you did good math in first grade too.” MORE PHOTOS AND STORY FEATURED ON PAGE 6 Continued on page 6 Coledonia Elementary student, (clockwise from front center) Zac Boldwin. Sara Maddox Jill Zinger. Mark Hofmann and Bloke Trutsch in Patti Hollstein , clos, practice building with patten blocks. �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 3, 1967 NEWS OF YOUR Table space available for Harvest Festival MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS J * fiyf WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN Hi everyone! Have a nice weekend ’ It sure was nice weather, wasn't it? We had our family reunions this weekend. It is always so nice when you as a hostess, do not have to worry where you might have to put 60 people. For the first time, in quite a good many years I only had to attend both Johnny’s and mine. The Vclderman reunion was at his brother s home out­ side of Zeeland We had a very good attendance and a good time. Joan and Norman Buer took over the Luneke reunion at Caledonia Park I hadn’t been there in years and it is really a very nice park We all had a good time. I love having a chance to see how everyone is doing, how all the children have changed. I never seem to accept that the kids have grown up each year, so can’t seem to accept this tall young man as the little guy of last year. As a mother of six you would think I would know better but each year I am always amazed Joshua Robinson is at Mary Free Bed now after his acci­ dent with a car two weeks ago He has made a lot of im­ provement but has a ways to go Mrs. Robinson is asking the community to send him some cards. He is six-andone half-years-old and just loves to get cards He is a lit­ tle upset that he has to be away from his family and they can't stay with him all the time. When you hurt and everything is so different, get­ ting cards seem to help. His family was hoping that he could come home for a day this weekend to help comfort him. They hope with time he will be fine. So how about a card shower to help him feel better? His address is Mary Free Bed. 235 Weathly St S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Neva Aicken attended a lucheon for Sue Jorgansen Servan. Wednesday at the home of her granddaughter. Pam Hamilton at Algonquin Lake A lot of people from Middleville were there to honor Sue. Neva said she certainly looked nice and it was so good to see her. everybody had such a nice time l>ast weekend Andy s nephew Tom Eggleston from Chicago came to visit. It was Greg Cox’s birthday Saturday, so his mom and dad. Donna and Charlie Cox took him and his family out to dinner. Haven't been able to get a hold of Pat Schondaimayer but did catch her this Sunday Dennis and Sue Stiver were there as were the rest of the family to help Pat celebrate her birthday Saturday Pat says she has been so very busy this week. She moved her business down to the building next to Nu Vision store. They all just love to look out and sec the court house and the lawn. So it was a very busy and hectic week. Glad it’s all over and they are sure enjoy­ ing their location. Sandy VanElst said that they had a very enjoyable Sunday afternoon canoeing on the Thomapple River. There were such nice spots where you even could make believe that you were the only person in the area. Had a very nice time. Len and Mary Van Vandal went up to Bangor to the Sacrd Heart Church festival, Sunday. Had a real nice dinner. Sunday. I via Norton had her daughter and hubby Mr. and Mrs. Danny Curry, granddaughter Michele and great-granddaughter Amanda drop in to visit with her. Then Sunday night grandson, the Rev. Michael Northrop, and Space is available for a $10 fee for anyone w ishing to set up an arts, crafts or display table at the Second Annual Harvest Festival in Mid­ dleville. Sept 11 and 12 The event, sponsored by the Middleville Chamber of Com­ merce. will take place in downtown Middleville at the Lions Club Park next to the Thomapple River. Chamber President Steve Wiersum said to date 10 per­ sons have signed up to display arts and crafts, fresh produce and flowers. Other activities during the two-day event include enter tainment by the Bushwacker and the Duane Thatcher Band Games for the children in- elude a dart game, fish pond, tip the cat. bean bag throw, cork gun and sptno with prizes awarded to the winners Elephant ears and other food and refreshments will also be available throughout the event. Volunteers are needed to' help with the childrens games, organizers said. Anyone interested in helping or wishing to rent space is asked to contact Dave Hopkins at the Village General Store or Professional Pharmacy. Wiersum said other funfilled activities are being plan­ ned for the family weekend. TK to offer alternative education to drop-outs If you’re looking for alter­ natives. there’s something for you at Thomapple Kellogg High School. For decades students have entered high school. Some of those students graduated, some did not. Those students who did not graduate became what is called a high school drop out. left school for a variety of reasons Until recently, schools have not been able to solve some of the problems that students en­ countered which have caused them to leave school. Over the past several years, some schools developed an Alter­ native education schooling. Alternative education pro­ grams have proved to be suc­ cessful in helping students cope with school and even­ tually earn a diploma, school officials say. Kellogg Schools is providing such a program for young adults who left school. The Alternative education program at Thornapple Kellogg is one of uniqueness. A student can take a program designed for that person, yet meet requirements to graduate and may enroll at the Kent Skills Center along with tak­ ing the alternative education classes. A student may be employed full or part-time and receive co-op credit in addi­ tion to the alternative educa­ tion classes. Classes will be conducted at the Middleville Community Hall. Students must meet one of the following to enroll in alternative education: I) be a friend Jeffrey Oakley came after the evening service to stay overnight with lyla Dick Hamilton said they had word fn>m son Tom that he was leaving the Philipines and heading for the Persian Gulf Mrs Featherly said Jim and Paulina Sorenson left Satur­ day for their home in Texas. 1 believe. Sunday the family had a turkey dinner. Ate too much as usual. Mae Bowerman said that they visited Cleon Bowerman family in Belding, Sunday. Saturday night Basil and wife and sis and hubby dropped in to see them. Alice Bender said she and Russell went Saturday to see daughter Mary Alice who was in the process of moving to a new home in Barryington. Marian Martin and Marj Williams just returned from a 10 day trip visiting son David and family in South Carolina. They spent a few nights on the way over and back visiting son Fred and wife in Dayton. Ohio. Gladys Briggs said that she attended an Antique Sale at Allegan Fair grounds. They have one every Sunday once a month. It is always a very busy place. She just loves to go and look at all the things. Greta Griner said her son and his children Ben, daughter Veronica and girl friend and Michael spent a few days with her this week. The girls had a ball dressing up and playing as only young ladies can who have a very vivid imagination. Ken and Rose Morgan just returned from a 10-day trip in the U P. Had good weather, very little rain. Fishing wasn’t that great but really hated to come back to the old grind. Denise Lewis said she and the baby are doing very well. Her sister from Plainwell is coming to stay with her over­ night. Sunday. Beth Verlinde said she at­ tended the Alumni Reunion in Charlotte, Sunday. Had a good time but didn’t get to see all the friends she would have liked to have seen. The Sherman family went camping at Yankee Springs this weekend. Said they had a beautiful tune Doug Han sa»d that they went to the SummerFest in Hastings. Fnday. Wednes­ day, Ann Mane had a birth­ day party with her friends. Thursday they went shopping with the grandparents to get Ann Mane her birthday gift; a new Sunday dress Sunday, they went to Portland to celebrate the two children's birthdays. Great-grandma Seraphme, who is 95, was also there I made a big goof when I reported that the Harts went camping at the Old Mill Park Doug laughingly said that the only camping that wife Lu enjoys is camping at the Holiday Inn So please forgive my goof, Liz They only visited the Old Mill Park If you are interested or know of someone who would be interested, enrollment is being taken in the Thornapple Kellogg High School Counseling Office. The first day of classes will begin at 8:30 a m Tuesday. Sept. I. in the Middleville Community Hall basement. For more in­ formation contact the counsel­ ing office at 795-3394 or Monte Munjoy drop out, 2) be a pre-drop out. 3) be pregnant. 4) be a teenage parent, or 5) have poor regular classroom per­ formance. The program is not designed for those with severe emotional problems, violent individuals or retarded individuals By participating in and completing this program a stu­ dent can earn a diploma, become vocationally certified (licensed where applicable), gam basic lifetime skills, and have assistance finding a job upon graduation Folk Life Festival set for Sept. 12-13 at Charlton Park The Folk Life Festival returns by popular demand to Charlton Park Village to celebrate the arts, crafts and daily life of our pioneer ancestors. The 19th century restored village provides the setting for this show to be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept 12 and 13 from 10 a m. to 5 p.m. The past comes to life as you wander the streets of Charlton Park Village; hear the clang of the blacksmith hammer; watch young people press cider; smell the aromas of freshly baked bread; and taste homemade goodies such as hand-cranked ice cream. Demonstrations include lye soap making, bobbin lace, quilting, rug hooking, rope making, and much more. Visit the “Still on the Hili'' to wet your whistle, or go to the pie tent for goixl oldfashioned homemade pie Listen to the dulcimers play or join the square dancers Anti­ que gas and steam engines will be on display, including grist mill and saw mill operations Park officials invite you to join them as they celebrate Michigan's Sesquicentenmal in two fun-filled days of nostaligia a family oriented festival which promises fun for children of all ages Ad mission is $3 for adults (16 and over), children free Charlton Park is located just off M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. For further in­ formation call (616) 945-3775. Write us a letter! The Sun and News welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means for readers to express an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letter must include the signature, address and tele­ phone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libel­ ous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. pndNetps Publication No. US PS 347560 1952 N Broadway - P.O Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 -The Sun and News” (USPS 347 540) is published weekly by The Hastings Banner, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 1072 Second-Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49054 9098 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE SUN ANO NEWS. P.O. Box B. Hastings, Mt 49058-0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local, Per Year $8.00 Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Counties.................. $10.00 Founded in 1870 — Published by. . THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 3, 1967 / Page 3 T-K Class of '42 holds 45th reunion Village offices razed... All that remain* of the former Middleville Village Holl on East Main Street is the vault (background right). The hall and Kow Pottie s Saloon, destroyed by fire this summer, ore now demolished and the rubble will soon be cleared away. The owners of Phil's Pizzeria plan to odd on to the business on the adjoining 11 feet of property where the old village hall stood. The owners of the saloon are hoping to be able to rebuild and expand their business as well. The Class of 1942 of Thor nappie Kellogg High School held their 45th class reunion in June at the Middle Villa Inn. Twenty members attended the evening celebration. Paul Garbow. last class president, acted as master of ceremonies. Roy Moore. coming the farthe rest (Fl Lauderdale. FL.), added many memorial items to the evening, (in front); Roy Moore (first row from left) Marcella (Davis) Krollman. Helen (Comon) Evans. Sue (Gardner) Cheek. Virginia (Sweet) Campbell. Pat (Joy) Corson. June (McNee) Col­ burn. Orretta (McNutt) Warner. Laurel (Maclver) Rock, (second row from left) Betty (Jackson) Watson, Geraldine (Carley) McCully. Ilene (Polhemus) Rodgers. Phyllis (Cutler) Armstrong; (back row from left) Conrad Beeler. Rodney Schad. Joe Corrigan. Lucille (Stehr) Finkbeincr. Paul Garbow. David Adams. Helen (Frey) Pratt attended but is not in the picture. Middleville Classes of1927,1928 and 1929 hold reunions bv Dorothv Corning The 60th, 59th and 58th reunions of the graduating classes of 1927. 1928 and 1929 of Middleville High Sch<x>l were held in a combin­ ed class reunion at the Middle Villa Inn on Saturday, Aug. 22 with 27 persons attending, including 15 graduates, eight spouses and four friends. Following the get acquainted hour, starting at 12:30 p.m. and dinner at I p m . a short business meeting was con­ ducted by Orion Thaler, with an informed program of enter­ tainment and visiting after­ wards. Much reminiscing was given to events that happened during our high school years. The many stories, some very humorous, and other high school days’ remembrances of happenings told by classmates provided much laughter. It is amazing what tales are told about school by persons, 58 to 60 years after graduation. Pictures of the three gradua tion classes, the high school the 1924 and 1927 and students, baseball and basket­ ball teams including both the boy’s and girl’s teams, snap shots of classmates and other moments shared by those pre­ sent were greatly enjoyed. A letter was read from Marton and Wendell Tobin of Grand Rapids, staling that they would he Visiting relatives in the East, and sen­ ding regrets that they could not attend the reunion Poems, appropriate to this occasion, entitled. “Look To This Day”. “A Way to Live.’’ “The Man in the Glass.” and “Grandma” were read by Thelma Carl and a poem “I Have Noticed” was read by Orion Thaler. Of the 1927 class, and from the original class of 18 members graduating, four graduates were present of the 13 remaining, namely; William Dunlap and wife Dorothy of Hastings Russell Carter and wife Grace of Grand Rapids; Helen Purdy Miller. Allegan, and Helen Brog Vogel of Grass Lake Others not attending were: Carl Hiar. Wayland; Owen Lyons, Hastings; Mae Bixler Shumaker. Plainwell; Randall Fleming. Grand Rapids. Marion Jackson Bork. Kalamazoo. Ruth Finkbeincr Klump, and Lavina Potts Finkbeincr. Middleville, and Leia Baughman Puffer. Leia suffered a severe stroke about three years ago and is in the nursing home at Conton. Mich Members discussed in this class are Robert Hall. Joseph Jackson. Howard Smith. Earl Schleh and Florence Stanton Pinella Of the 1928 class, and from the original class of 17 members graduating, there were nine graduates present of the 13 remaining. They were including the spouses. Orion and Lila Thaler. Lowell Alum and Alvina Stimson. Kalamazoo; Walter and Lois Bender. Richard and Minnie Perrault, Thelma Car, Doritha Coming, Middleville; Ethel Russell Campbell. Caledonia and Wilda Paulson Ailerding of Hastings. Members not attending were Dorothy Bonnett Stone, Mackinaw City; Marion Kaechele Tobin. Grand Rapids and W'illiam Hayes of Hastings Members deceased are Hazel Holes Cross. Jerald Beford, Marjorie Johnson Bedford and Dorothy Garbow Eppens Dorothy passed away at the Kent Community Hospital. Grand Rapids, on Oct. 7. 1986 She had made her home for many years in Zephyhills. Fla. Information has never been available about Margaret Story and Virginia Story, graduates of the classes of 1927 and 1928, respectively. Of the class of 1929, from the original class of 12 Commission on Aging tell menu, activities Menu Wednesday. Sept. 2 - Pepper steak, peas & carrots, scalloped tomatoes, rice, marg., peaches. 2% milk.. Thursday, Sept. 3 - Beef stew, boiled potatoes, boiled cabbage, biscuit, marg., fruit cup. 2% milk.. Friday, Sept. 4- Swedish Meatballs. Calif., blend veg . salad/dressmg. egg noodles, fruit crisp. 2% milk. Monday. Sept. 7 - Labor Day. all sites closed. Tuesday. Sept. 8 - Creamed beef, boiled potato, peas & cantos, biscuit, marg . fresh fruit. 2% milk. Events Wednesday. Sept. 2 Hastings- Arts & Crafts or Cards. Middleville-Visiting. Cards. Thursday. Sept. 3 Hastings-Ans & Crafts or Cards. Bingo MiddlevilleVisiting. Cards Friday, Sept. 4 - HastingsPopcom Monday, Sept. 7 - All Sites Closed' Tuesday. Sept. 8 - HastingsArts A Crafts or Cards ------ 0-----Meals are available for those over 60 years of age and spouse even if under tO Suggested donatxm for Congregrate meals is 51 with food sumps accepted All Centers are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before I p.m. one day in advance for reservauons Meals are served at: Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave. Monday, thru Friday. Nashville-Masonic Temple. Monday, thru Friday. Delton-Faith United Methodist Church. Monday. Wednesday, and Thursday. Middleville-VFW Post. Monday. Wednesday. Thurs­ day A Friday Woodland-Eagles Club. Monday, Wednesday, & Friday Home Delivered Meals are available al Extra Cost. Please note that all centers will closed on Friday. July 3, for the 4th of July Holiday. On Wednesday. July 8. at 12:15. Anna Cairns will be at the Middleville Center to show some of her travel films. On Thursday. July 9. Marinus DeJong will be at the Nashville Center to show his slides of the Netherlands. members graduating, two graduates of the six remaining attended the reunion, namely; Alfred Lyons and wife Ruth. Kalamazoo and Margaret Hall Kugstra, Middleville not at­ tending were Allan Steeby, Baldwin; Earl Aubil, Moline; Harold Johnson, local and Herbert Thorpe of Haines Ci­ ty. Fla. Members deceased are Katherine Blake Squire. Charles Whitmore. Crystal Finkbeiner Smith. James Berry, Leslie Steeby and Alton Ed wood. Friends present were Ethel Kilmore. with Wilda Allerding. Edna Steeby and Louise Elwood with Margaret Keegstra and Jerald Ryna of Grand Rapids His wife was unable to attend due to having had surgery recently. Plans were made for a com bined reunion of the classes of 1927, ’28 and ’29 to be held at the Middle Villa in August. 1988. Again, many thanks to Orion and Walter for volunteering their time in making the arrangements for our reunion which was en­ joyed by everyone attending Many of the graduates who attended the 1986 reunion, ordered a picture of the group taken at that time. Everyone departed at a late hour in the afternoon with best wishes to each, hoping to sec each other and many other graduates who were unable to attend this year m August 1988 In a busy, impersonal world.. We provide good, old-fashioned, personalized service Yes, wc have the most modern banking technology available so our customers are guaranteed efficient, accurate service. But that's not enough. We believe personal, friendly service is equally important, and continue to offer you the same kind of personalized service today that our customers have come to expect from us over the years If you want a bank that offers more than just accurate service, see us Find out why, with us. you get the best of both worlds — modern banking services and old-fashioned, friendly service! STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA Offices in Caledonia & Dutton Back to school night Sept 10 at Middle School Thonupple Kellogj Middle School is sponsoring Back to School Night. Thursday. Sept 10, 7 pm in the school’s gym An introduction and nuni schedule of classes will follow with refreshments afterwards 267 E. Mam Street - CALEDONIA - 3205 68th St. S.E. - DUTTON - Ph. 891-8113 Ph. 698-6557 �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 3, 1987 Bakers to observe 40th anniversary Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL Sorry to report that Ger­ trude Higley fell Saturday and has a fractured hip. She is in Butterworth Hospital. Room 2257 and would be glad to hear from you Mary Beth Witte and Scon and Doug from Spring Lake spent Monday and Tuesday with her mother June Tungatc Clarke and I spent Friday and Saturday at Hastings SummerFest Great music, crafts and parade on Saturday. Good crowds both days, saw many friends of old Esther Kelley. Lois Bacon and June Tungate had Sunday dinner at Dorr Real good place to go for food Harry and Bernadine Reaver and grandson Bryan were at Cedar Point last week Clarke and I attended Bowens Mill Church service Sunday evening. They will have one more service this fall Jim and Mary Sponger of Delton and Clarke and I were at Ponderosa Sunday for din­ ner then went to the Metropolitian Hospital to call on cousin Hester Springer who had surgery Wednesday coming along well now Sunday. Reavers had ribs on the grill for their family and Marj Williams. Marian Mar tin. Bernard and Alice Wiermga. all of Middleville. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.‘Caledonia. Ml Sunday Morning Worship..................................................8:30a.m. Sunday School............................................................. 0:45 a m Sunday Morning Worship........................................11:00 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street 9 45 a m 11.00 a m 9 30am Rev. Car/ Staser, Pastor Rev. CH Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Rev. William Dobson, Pastor 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 6 00 p m 7 00 p m 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor The Michigan Travel Trailer Club will host it’s 27th Annual Fall Weekend Rally at the Ionia Fairgrounds m Ionia on Oct. 2. 3. and 4. Anyone with any type of recreational vehicle is welcome to join the fun. No advance reservations are needed For further information call (517) 563-8564 On Sept. 9. cheese, butter, milk, flour, rice will be available on a first come, first serve basis to those presenting a current card at the site specified. There will be no site changes on the day of distribu­ tion. All new applications, renewals, and changes on commodity cards may be done at the site on distribution day or until Sept. 4 at the Com­ munity Action Agency Office (220 W. Court St.. Hastings). Telephone: 948-4883. When applying for an ex­ pired card each household ap­ plicant must present proof of household members, income and social security number. Examples of income verifica­ tion are Medicaid cards. Social Security numbers, pen­ sion statements, interest or direct deposit statements or check stubs. The income FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 9:45a.m. 11:00 a m 6:00p.m. 6:45p.m. MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning Worship.............................................................. 11:00a.m. Sunday School............................................................. 9 45 a m. Sunday Evening W'orship................................................... 6:00p.m. All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Phone 795-7076 1000 a m 1115am 600pm 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry \iaUev Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11.00 a.m. Church School a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p~m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev Wayne Kiel. Raster Rev Stanley Vugteveen Associate Raster Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass........................................ 5:00 o.m. Sunday Mass.......................... 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m First Friday Mass................................................... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship........................10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Broadway and Center. Hastings Rev Wayne Smith. Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Eucharist isowdute »or summer months) 10:00 a m Wednesday, Hoty Eucharist........................... 7:15 am. Thursday. Holy Eucharist............................ 7:00 p m. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comer rA 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)...................... 9:45a.m. Sunday School........................................................... 11:10am Sunday Evening Service............................................ 7:00p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade) Wed , 6.30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellow ship... Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Vaught criteria for the program is as follows: Gross Monthly In­ come for Households. (Household size, under 60. 60 years and older respectively). 1 - S596. $733; 2 - $802. $987; 3 - $1,008. $1,240. 4 $1,213. $1,493 For each additional familv member add: $206. $253 It is suggested that people bring bags or other containers in which to put their food they receive. To avoid waiting, people are encouraged not to arrive at their Rxxl sites until they open. The program is cooridinated by the Com­ munity Action Agency of South Central Michigan. The purpose is to see that govern­ ment surplus food is given to people of lower income in need. During the past 12 months. 150 volunteers in Barry Coun­ ty have hauled and distributed tons of government surplus commodities. The program needs volunteers for one mor­ ning bi-monthly to help load commodities to be transported to rural sites. Anyone who can volunteer please contact the CAA office at 220 W. Court St.. Hastings, or phone 948-4883 Barrs Count* Distribution Sept. .9 After 60 Club of Middleville East Main St Middleville 10 a m. to 4 p.m. St. Rose Church 805 S. Jefferson Hastings 8:30 a.m. to noon. Commission On Aging (Hastings) 10 a m to 2 p.m Commission On Aging (Nashville & Woodland) 11 a m. to I p.m. St. Francis Church 11842 W 9 Mile Rd Orangeville, noon to 5 p.m Red Cross holding four blood pressure screenings in county The Barry County Red Cross will be holding blood pressure screenings tn four communities in September: in Hastings, on Sept. 4 at the Commission on Aging office. 121 N. Michigan, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For Middleville the clinic will be at the VFW Hall on Main Street on Sept. 15, from 9 '() to 11:30 a.m. Woodland's screening will be held from II a m to noon at the Wixxlland F.aglcs on Sept 25. The Gun Lake Family Medicine Center at 12850 Chief Noonday Rd. has a walk-in blood pressure screening every day from 9 a m to 5 p.m. All clinics arc free and the public is en couragcd to attend the nearest screening in the month of September OBITUARIES Alfred C. Crumback CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is somebody... ... and lesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Evening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study Fall Travel Trailer Rally on Oct. 2-4 Rev. Wesley Coffey Rev. Robert Gerke Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Mr. and Mrs. Peter Baker of Caledonia will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday. Sept 6. They have five children and nine grandchildren all living in the Caledonia area. A fami­ ly dinner is being planned for the occasion CAA announces surplus food distribution dates for Barry area 891-8028 WYOMING Mr Alfred C. Crumback, 84, passed away Saturday evening, Aug. 22, 1987. Mr. Crumback was a long time farmer in the Caledonia area and a member of the Odd Fellows in Caledonia and served as Secretary Treasurer for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Minctta Crumback in 1961. He is sur­ vived by a nephew, Richard and Betty Crumback of Fort Wayne; two nieces, Ellen and Erwin Doyle and Alice and Orville (Spike) Walford all of Kentwood; several greatnieces and nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Wednesday aftern<x>n at the Caledonia United Metlxxlist Church of which he was a long time member, Dr. Robert Wessman officiating. Interment at Caledonia Lakeside Cemetery. Mr Crumback reposed at the Roetman Funeral Chapel, 616 E. Main St., Caledonia. Rhoda M. Hanson _ DUTTON-Mrs Rhoda M Hanson, 87, of Dutton, fell asleep in death and is awaiting the return of her Lord. Sur­ viving are her nieces, Mrs. Sam (Olive) Finkbeiner and Mrs. Merle (Ruth) Shook, both of Caledonia, and several great-nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held Thursday morning at the funeral chapel, Pastor Richard J Eldred of North Kent Bible Church of God officiated. Ar­ rangements made by Stroo Funeral Home, Cutlerville Chapel, 1095 68th St. SE. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 3, 1987 / Page 5 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST We survived a week of vacation We had a couple of good days, a couple of wet ones and a couple of cold ones. The fish didn’t bite very often and when they did it was the tiny ones and they swallowed the hook The sea gulls seemed to follow us whenever we went fishing The girls did get in a couple of days of swimming and they had a ball on the waler sled We walked almost every night and saw lots of deer tracks. We did some exploring in the Greenville area and found that some things had changed but some things hadn't. Harry went with us and he had as much fun as we did. Tuesday afternoon we took a couple hours from our vaca­ tion and went to the Kent County Airport to meet Mr. and Mrs Hugh Kcgcrreis. They were surprised to sec not only us but Sue and Robby Thompson and Mike Ayers who also came to meet them Hugh said they called many friends and relatives as they had made their trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles via Sacramento. Lake Tahoe. Mammoth. Mono Lake. Death Valley. Las Vegas. Zion National Park. Lake Powell. Grand Canyon (South Rim). Flagstaff. Scottsdale, the Colorado River, and Palm Springs to name some of the highlights. Congratulations to Cindy and Dennis Shook on the ar­ rival of Anthony Dennis Shook on Monday Aug. 24. John Shook’s boat did reap­ pear somebody hid it on the opposite end of the lake. John was lucky. His boat may not look the same but at least he can use it. Happy belated anniversary to Ed and Mary Lou Passenger on August 22 and Bob Leslie Wessman and Rom illy and Carol Graham on August 31 Gertrude Higley fell recent­ ly and hurt her head. arm. etc., and is currently Nursing Home Insurance For Folks Age 60-79 " Can pay up to S100 a day for 5 full years Can today for FREE FACTS »n eluding costs exceptions hmi taboos and renewal provisions recouperating in Butterworth Hospital Mr and Mrs James Sher­ man celebrated their 40<h wedding anniversary last Sun­ day afternoon with an open house at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. Many friends were their to help them celebrate Next Sunday at the Caledonia United Methodist Church we will honor Becky Mulder in her graduation. Also communion Our sympathy is extended to Mr and Mrs John King in the passing of Bertha’s sisterin-law in Springfield. Ohio. They spent a few days in Spr­ ingfield the first part of this week Mr and Mrs. Harry Suf­ ford had company from Penn­ sylvania for a few days last week. Our condolances to Mrs Sam (Olive) Fmkbeiner and Mrs Merle (Ruth) Shook on the passing of their Aunt Rhoda Hanson. 87. of Dutton. Services were held last Thurs­ day at the funeral chapel at Stroo Funeral Home. Burial was at Blain Cemetery. Mrs Agnes Miller. 60. of Middleville passed away from accidential injuries Aug. 26. Mrs. Ann Smith is a sister-inlaw Our condolances to all. Mrs Evelyn Brown. 85. of Grand Rapids, passed away last Tuesday evening Justin and Marian Brown of Caledonia are her brother and sister-in-law. Our sympathy to them. One day last week Barbara Waite and Lucas. Jessica and Julie Fleischmann all went to lunch with the children’s mother. Sue. at Steelcase, where she is employed. Nancy Sutterfield phoned the Ralph Gehls last Friday evening to inform them her son and wife. Mitchell and Laurie Miller, have a new baby girl. Allison Nicole Miller who was bom in Penn­ sylvania. where Mitch is in the U.S. Navy. Nancy stayed until Sunday when mom and baby came home, as Allison has two little brothers at home loo. They then drove back home to Sanford. Mich., where she is employed as a pharmacist's technician at the drug store and home to her husband, as she was away for four weeks with the children Marguerite Oosterhouse’s granddaughter. Harold Mulder’s daugher. Marcia Gehls niece. (Margunte Cook) had a baby girl August 27. named Jamie Lee Cook Congratulations to them all Mr. and Mrs Jeff and Michele Gusnnes' link girl. Samantha Ann. was baptised into the family of Christ Iasi Saturday evening at Holy Mass at Holy Family Church. Lean Sutterfield said they took his mom to the hospital in Grand Rapids from her home in Wayland Our best wishes to her Howard and Manan Gehl stopped at the Ralph Gehls to visit with Jim Gehl and all one afternoon last week Happv September birthdays io Julie' Shook Sept 1; Bill Van Port Fleet. 2nd. Earl Ranes and Chris Robinson. 3rd; Lenn Sutterfield. 4th; Alice Demerast 6<h. Suzanne Schmidt and Lucas. 9th; Ben Jacobs 5th; Jane Tamga (96) on the 10th; Sue Fleischmann. 11th; Carolyn Huyck (99) 15th; Jim Faist. 16th. Annie Kegerreis. 18th; Stacy Freeman. 19th; Chris Whillen. 24th; Glenn Blocker. 27th; David Shook. 29th The Caledonia American Legion and Auxiliary will start Bmgo tonight Thursday. Sept 3 at 6:30 p m. at the Hall Everyone 18 or over is welcome Mr Raymond Gnnnage, 73. brother to Ed Gnnnage. passed away Monday. Aug. 24. Our condolances to his family. Toni Owens and Robert Barst is will be married July 15. 1988 Parents are Ronald and Valerie Owens of Mid­ dleville and Robert and Margaret Barstis of Caledonia. Kristine Kent and Max Stevenson will be married Sept 19 at 2 p.m. at Hope Church. Freeport Parents are Mr. and Mrs. David Kent and Mr. and Mrs Max Stevenson. Best wishes Doug and Mary Durkee are proud parents of a 9 lb. baby boy bom August 28. named David Douglas Durkee. Our congratulations to them Gary and Jean's family have been growing by leaps and bounds. Because of the many geese flying overhead recently one would think we are in for an early winter. One group that flew over were 60 geeese. Have you noticed the trees lately? They also are hinting of whats ahead Kerry and Shirley Goodwin and two children spent last week vcationing at a lake up north. Quite a cold wet week. Bob Gehl and friend Tam­ my Johnson enjoyed Sunday night dinner w ith his mom and sister. Teri and Ann Gehl. Dorothy Finkbeiner went with Marion and David Fink­ beiner up north to their trailers last weekend. She said it was very beautiful. The Ralph Gehls. Jim Gehl, and Barbara and Clair Waite enjoyed Sunday dinner at the David Fleischmann home. Top O Morning Circle will meet Tuesday morning. Sept. 8. at the home BILLIE’S BEAUTY SALON “On the Lake’” 555 S SNxe G-ee- lane Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RUSSELL. OWNER 25 YEARS* THE SAME LOCAOO* Richard J, Choryan, O.D. LEONARD D. NANZER Sales Representative DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia. Michigan T24 West Centre St Kalamazoo Ml 49002 OPEN SATURDAY "HL NOON (616) 323-0982 BANKERS LIFE AND CASUAL Y . / h • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Visum Therapy Phone - 891-1056 Caledonia man named to Farm Bureau policy committee Michigan Farm Bureau's annual ’harvest’’ of farmer concerns and ideas to address those concerns is currently underway. The process was officially kicked off last week at the organization's statewide policy development meeting in Lansing, where over 200 farmers took a look at the challenges facing agriculture at the state and national levels. A 20-member committee appointed by Michigan Farm Bureau President Jack Laurie to study and correlate policy recommendations submitted by the organization’s 69 coun­ ty Farm Bureau units and various advisory committees, was introduced at the meeting The committee will be chaired by Wayne Wood of Marlette (Sanilac), vice president of Michigan Farm Bureau Other members of the policy development commit­ tee are: John Finkbeiner. Caledonia (Kent). The committee members will meet with resource peo­ ple on key concern areas to gam background information on the policy recommenda lions submitted, then compile the proposals and present the package to voting delegates at the Michigan Farm Bureau annual meeting in Grand Rapids. Dec. 1-4. LOCAL SCHOOL MENUS: Thornapple Kellogg W est & McFall Thursday. Sept. 3 Pizza, buttered carrots, chilled fruit, milk. Friday. Sept. 4 No School. Monday . Sept. 7 No school. Labor Day. Tuesday . Sept. 8 “Mighty Lunch” ham­ burger. french fries, veg. The Caledonia U.M.W. will meet Thursday. Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Caledonia United Methodist Church Attention all Eastern Star members of Caledonia's Chapter, Tuesday. Sept. 8. is our next regular meeting Well I had better bring this to a close before the town is completely blocked off and we can’t get out or in. Mon­ day morning finds South Street under construction. Johnson Street has a sewer be­ ing installed. And something else is happening by Apsey's Plus the street sweeper is try­ ing to do his best. School started this morning. stick, fruit punch, milk Wednesday. Sept. 9 Burrito with cheese sauce, mixed veg., fruit choice, milk. Thursday. Sept. 10 West-Pizza, carrots, fruit choice. McFall-Chicken, mashed potatoes, roll, gravy or butter, peas, fruit choice. Friday. Sept. 11 McFall-Pizza. carrots, fruit choice. West-Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, roll, gravy or butter, peas, fruit choice. Hot dog available every day. Whole and 2% milk served every day. Thornapple Kellogg High School & Middle School Thursday, Sept. 3 Fish square on a bun. but­ tered peas, peaches, milk. Friday, Sept. 4 No School. Monday, Sept. 7 No school. Labor Day. Tuesday , Sept. 8 Taco salad/butter sandwich or hot dog/baked beans. cherry crisp, milk. W ednesday, Sept. 9 Tuna melt or hamburg on a bun. green beans, pineapple, milk Thursday. Sept. 10 Pizza, coleslaw or sweet potatoes. rosy applesauce, milk. Friday..Sept. II Beef and noodles or macaroni and cheese, mixed veg., pears, milk Whole and 2% milk served daily Daybreak Bible Study classes set for women Take a break in your day to relax, meet new friends and learn through the scriptures what the Bible says during Daybreak Bible Study classes at the T-K Middle School cafeteria on Tuesday. Sept. 15 through Dec I. from 4 to 5:15 p.m. Babysitting is pro­ vided 50 cents per child In fants may stay with mom If interested please call Sandy Tolan at 795-3975. �Page 6 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 3. 1967 New school year underway... School is in full swing at West Elementary. Here. Aaron Tabor (seated) and West Elementary Principal Tony McLain are moving a piano to neighboring St. Augustine's Church in preparations for an upcoming musical. Condoce Rich helps second groders Chod Schondelmoyer (bock right), Sara Hillman (bock right), Lindsay Bremmer (left foreground) and Brook Baragar in making cut-out picture frames. McFall kindergarten teachers (from left) Joy DeHann. Sue Overholt. Kathy Ker­ meen, Janet Geukes and student teacher Jackie James stand in front of one of the many classroom decorations they made to brighten up the new kindergarten rooms at the high school. School Bus Safety Tips Third groders at Caledonia Elementary take turns at the drinking fountain after playing hard at recess. And elementary students, when asked how they felt about their first day back to school, had this to say: “Very excited’", "My sister thinks it’s horrible," "The first day you want go (to school) but after that 1 don't know.”, "A little nervous.", "Boring.", “Fun ", “OK.” One boy was a little more philosophical: “At the end of vacation you want to go to school, but when it’s close to the end of school you want vacation .’’ Amanda Platschorre and Susan Vredevoogd. third graders at Caledonia Elemen­ tary were more sentimental: ‘ 'It’s nice to see all our friends again and it's nice to make new friends " And knowing each other for only two days they hugged as the best of friends would. At McFall Elementary students are being challenged with “The McFall Dot" puz­ zle whereby the dots double each night. On the second day of school there are two dots, (Mi the third day, four docs and on the fourth day. eight dots, and so on until there are 1,000,000 docs. The first sutdent to figure out how many days it will take the McFall Dots to grow to 1.000.000 dots wins a prize. Principal Bill Rich said he felt the children would be in­ terested to see just what 1.000,000 looks like The docs will be displayed in the entrance way as they ac­ cumulate on 8 by 11-inch sheets of paper. KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS fuel ex GAS DIESEI SERVING HOME FARM MXJSTRV Qcldenia 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 SELF SERVE GAS DCSEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (616) 891-8196 PROPANE RER1 SERVICE Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Your Lawn Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) _ Middleville Bob KJinge ■W" 795-7647 Rich said he feels the new construction for an eight­ room addition to the McFall building now underway will not hamper regular school activities. “It’s been real workable. I deal with the on-site manager daily and we’re sensitive to each other’s needs,” he said. During the construction the school’s kindergarten classes have been relocated to rooms encompassing the auditorium at the high school. “I feel it's the best place for the little ones this year,” kindergarten teacher Sue Overholt said. Teacher Kathy Kermeen shares her sentiments. “We (teachers) can plan together and share play areas and gather the students together in the auditorium when we have guest speakers and special in­ terest activities. We’re in our own wing here and away from the high school students.'' she said. Overholt also said she was pleased that the students were away from the construction noise and any danger But intercom a n nouncements such as “the computer science class is to meet in the library" may make unsuspecting visitors to kindergarten classes feel they are among child geniuses Students tn the Caledonia school district at the elemen­ tary level are being introduced to a new reading program that is updated and reflects the new definition of reading in Michigan. Caledonia Elemen­ tary Principal Tonya Porter said It will place an emphasis on literacy and in the first and se­ cond grades, an emphasis on phonics, she said Porter said that students will be taught essential reading skills as defined by the state, which says, “Reading is the process of constructing mean­ ing through the dynamic in­ teraction among: — The reader through his/her existing knowledge; — The text or information suggested by the written language (text); and — The context of the reading situation." These skills are based upon the “New Decisions About Reading ”, Michigan Depart­ ment of Education, Porter said. The school welcomed its students with a sign that read, “Welcome to Caledonia Elementary School where ALL students can learn” respect, responsibility, citizenship, computer science, literacy, physical education and study skills in addition to the basic reading, writing and arithmetic Commodities distribution set for Sept 9 Government commodities will be distributed Wednes­ day. Sept. 9. from 10 a m. to 4 p.m. at the Middleville Community Hall Those who did not register August 27 will have to do so. Bnng proof of income Red Cross to be closed Labor Day The Barry County Red Cross will be closed Sept 7th in observance of Labor Day Anyone having an emergen­ cy, should call the office at 945-3122. The answering machine will give the number of the emergency worker National School Bus Safety Week, observed from Sept. 20-26, is as good time to learn school bus safety rules The Safety Council for Southwest Michigan recom­ mend the following school bus tips for parents: Teach your children to line up away from the road; when the bus approaches, have them wait for the doors to open before moving toward the bus. Encourage your children to follow the basic rules of riding - stay seated, no fighting or fooling around, no throwing, no screaming, no leaning out windows and, always obey the driver. The council also reminds parents that children should be taught the right way to cross a street. Teach your children to always stop at the curb or at the outside edge of a parked car, look left and right and then left again, before enter­ ing the roadway. Motorists are also urged to keep an eye out for children when driving. Bowens Mill is holding Gospel bonfire Sept. 5th Historic Bowens Mills Bonfire Gospel Sing a Long, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m Special music by LouAnne Fenton Drama by Steve Reid. Love offering. 2 miles north of Yankee Springs State Park Phone 795-7530 GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS OF WEST MICHIGAN. INC. Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE — 795-7625 124 East Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 PEACHES Country Crafts, Apples, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, preserves and Honey HILTON FARMS — APPLE ACRES 2893 108th St., Caledonia, Ml Ph. 891-8019 or 891-8947 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 3, 1987 I Page 7 Happy 60 Club to observe birthday Swimming available to persons with MS Swimming for persons with multiple sclerosis is available on Thursday. Sept 10 from 7 to 41 p m at the East Grand Rapids High School Pool (Wealth Street entrance). A Hoyer Lift is available for those who have difficulty get­ ting in and out of the pool. Those planning on swimming are asked to bring a family member or a friend. Cost is $1 per person. For further information, call Kelly at 531-0976 or the local MS office at 669-0330. The Caledonia Happy 60 Club will be celebrating their 23rd birthday with a potluck dinner Sept. 14 at noon at the Caledonia Christian Reform­ ed Church Bring a dish to pass, your own table service and a fnend or two. Mr. and Mrs. Hosea Humphrey of Middleville will entertain with music and sing­ ing The public is invited to attend the celebration For more information call Lillian at 891-8135 Caledonia Library to hold monthly story times Correction_____ The following paragraphs were omitted from "Pact ap­ proved for Gun Lake water system": Treasurer Alice Jansma said if the system is upgraded a special assessment district may have to be established. “If the situation (con­ tamination) is allowed to ex­ pand and nothing is done to eliminate the source, we have to consider expanding to a greater area." Township Supers isor John Rough said. Jail term giVGn, continued from page 1 later found to be .35, over three times the legal level of intoxication. Family members of Wymer speaking to Judge Shuster during sentencing said they understood that Burdick "has had a lot of problems accep­ ting her handicap " Burdick is hearing im­ paired, and although she can speak, her voice is deep and gutteral and not easily understood BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 9548 (M-37) Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Burdicks attorney Jerry Buerkins said Burdick went through counseling after the accident and "no longer has a substance abuse problem.” "My sympathy goes out to the family (of WymerJ,” Buerkins said, "but JoAnn has come to this court and is asking for the mercy of this court." Buerkins said his client "had a very difficult and troubled marriage Through the process of a divorce this accident occurred." "Since that time she has not had a drink." he said, although Wymer's family members said Burdick was reported seen at a Middleville bar recently. Burdick denied the allega­ tion. and speaking on her own behalf, said "1 have not had ★ ATTENTION ★ Be your own boss. Christmas Around the World needs Demonstrators now. Hosts earn $40 free merchandise (minimum). FREE Kits and Training. Call Today... 795-9225, 945-2326 or 948-8970 “The Good 01’ 50’s Are Back!’ Now thru Sunday, Sept. 6 at MiddleVilla Inn During these days we will be playing music of the '50s and have bowling and hot dogs at ’50s prices! 50% Dogs........ 50* Bowling . Hot .only Come and join the fun and sign-up foe fall bowling leagues at the completely remodeled MiddleVilla Lanes. These Leagues Still Hove Openings: Couples League • Friday at 9:30 pjn. Couples League • Thursday Morning 9:30 ajn Couples League - Twice a month, Sunday at I pan. Men’s League ■ Thursday night at 9:15 Youth Bowling League ■ f very Saturday tor youth 15 and under. MiddleVilla Inn M-37 Just N. Of Middleville 795-3640 or 891-1287 coii any alcohol since the accident. 1 spent one month in a care center and learned how im­ portant it is to have control of my life by being sober. | "I am very sorry about the accident. I feel hurt inside and this will bother me for the rest of my life that Mr. Wymer was killed I am very sorry for the grief and anguish I have caused his family. "Part of my punishment is that 1 will have to live with the memory of the accident for the rest of my life.” There has been some good come as a result of this acci­ dent. My psychologist is help­ ing me to accept the fact that I am deaf "Since I am not drinking any more I am a better mother and can care for my 2 ¥2-yearold daughter, whom I love very much." Burdick said she is "no longer a threat to others" and said "I'm asking your honor to show the court and the commumty that I am a loving and caring person who made a serious mistake but still deserves a chance to live a productive life with my lovely daughter." "I have no mercy for anyone who would sit and drink all evening and then get behind the wheel and drive,” Ione Wymer, thA victim’s mother, told Shuster. Wymer claimed Burdick had been seen intoxicated since the accident, and said “I don’t really think she has learned her lesson." Wymer and her son’s wife Connie objected to Burdick being charged with negligent homicide instead of the more serious charge of manslaughter "1 don't feel a year or two behind bars and a few years’ probation is fair judgement," Ione Wymer said. “I really think we need to check our laws on this." Connie Wymer told Shuster that the county chief assistant prosecutor. Dale Crowley, had told her that "they’ve never had a manslaughter charge brought to trial since he’s been there. It's alwavs been plea-bargained down," she said "I can’t see her getting out in front of a w heel and doing this again." she said. "I know that you can t sentence Mrs Burdick to what 1 would like her to get. So 1 hope and pray the court will give her the maximum allowed " “I have lost someone that cannot be replaced, she told Shuster I have nightmares I wake up screaming I would like to ask Mrs Burdick if her party was worth the life that she took 1 don 1 think so. "I think she should be made to go 10 the morgue and look at someone who has been totally butchered by a drunk driver. and then she might think twice before she drinks and drives again " The Kent County Library System will begin month I v story times for ages 3^-5 in September at the Caledonia Library. The monthly pro­ grams are held the same time and place for a total of eight sessions that run through April. Participants must preregister by calling or drop­ ping in at their local branch The programs will preside an introduction to the library 's picture book collection, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, dramatic participation and games. The story times last about 40 mmtues and are free. The programs are scheduled to begin Sept. 17 at 10:30 Students named to honors list Nearly 400 Fems State College students were includ­ ed on the academic honors list for the summer quarter. 1986-87. college officials have announced. To be eligible, a Fems stu­ dent must have compiled at 3.50 grade point average in at least 12 quarter hours of grad­ ed work. The total list of 375 students includes 98 who earned 4.00 grade point averages, or all A grades. Among the honored Schondelmayer of Middleville and Dale H Bates of Lowell. Reporter Wanted Middleville-Caledonia Area Must have flexible hours. Experience helpful but will train person with good language skills. Send resume and writing samples to ... Robert J. Johnston c/o The Hastings Banner P.O. Box B. Hastings. Michigan 49058 HOT DOG SPECIAL September 5 • 6 • 7 CONESfrDOGS 410 S. Broadway (M-37), Middleville OPEN 11 a.m. to 1O p.m. 7 Days a Week - ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES offered in Middleville □ TUESDAY MONDAY •Accounting I English ’Accounting II Creations in Art Science ‘Computers GED Prep Learning Center (9 a.m.-12:30) □ THURSDAY □ WEDNESDAY Reading Improvement Math Workshop Government •Typing I •Typing II U.S. History REGISTRATION/INFORMATION: Thornapple Kellogg Commu­ nity Ed. — 795-3397. Office hours — Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration can also be made in person at the Middleville Community Ed. office located in the front of the high school. All classes carry a minimum and a maximum for number of participants. •Indicates Junior College Credit is available at no extra charge. Classes are FREE if you are working toward a high school diploma; if you are a recent high school graduate; if you are a senior citizen. A class fee of $35 per class is charged to those who are already high school graduates between the ages of 20 and 62. �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / September 3. 1987 Bass Photo Emporium 111S. BROADWAY, MIDDLEVILLE Call 795-9293 Middleville football team to be in thick of O-K Blue fight Bob’s Engine Hospital 307 N. ARLINGTON, MIDDLEVILLE Call 795-7647 Bushwacker 650 S. BROADWAY, MIDDLEVILLE Call 795-7782 Central Auto Parts 210 E. MAIN. MIDDLEVILLE Call 795-9286 Crystal Flash 615 BROADWAY, MIDDLEVILLE Call 795-9063 GAVIN CHEVROLET BUICK, PONTIAC, INC. 938 MIDDLEVILLE RD., MIDDLEVILLE Call 795-3318 Geuke’s Meat Market 500 N. HIGH ST., MIDDLEVILLE Call 795-3767 State Farm Insurance Middleville footboll: (front row left to right) Ken Kores, Bruce Sherd. Don Peters. Chris Forsythe. Steve Egleston, Kroig Rhines, Paul Rybiski, Bob Dunkelberger, Dave Boshears (second row) Kevin Martinez. Lance Patnoude Brod VanSickle, Mike Brotherton, Tim Mesecar, Jeff Page, Terry Bowen, Tim Thompson (third row) Mike Scott, Dirk Strater, Paul Getty, Bryan Cooley, Andy Orday, Jack Rosenberg, Mike Buehler Dean McNutt (fourth row) Todd Vantil, Mike Smith, Burke Thompson, Derek Sudam, Jon Ransom, Todd Kidder. Craig King, Chris Vanster, Jody Tyner (fifth row) Mike Seger, Stub Munjoy, Kevin Rhines (sixth row) Monte Munjoy, Tom Ellinger. Keith Rhines. LON LEFANTY —403 W. MAIN, MIDDLEVILLE Call 795-7925 MiddleVilla Inn 4611 N. MIDDLEVILLE RD. (M-37), MIDDLEVILLE Call 795-3640 MIDDLEVILLE FURNITURE GALLERY 108 E. MAIN, MIDDLEVILLE Call 795-3933 Movie Depot Keith Rhines has no illu­ sions of where his experienc­ ed Middleville football team should finish this season. “We’re gonna take a real shot at the O-K Blue title,” he said. “We’ll have to have things together. I think people are ignoring some fine teams out there.” One of which is his Trojan squad, 5-4 overall and 4-3 in the league a year ago Back are 15 lettermen including 12 who started four games or more. Battlihg the Trojans, said Rhines, who returns for a third year of head coaching after taking a year off, will be Byron Center and Godwin. “And you can't look past Caledonia either," Rhines said, who noted as many as four team have legitimate shots at winning the league. “At least four teams have shots at it,” he said. “It’s whoever plays well on any given Friday night. “I’m looking forward to Friday (home opener against Hudsonville) — well see where we’re at.” Defensively, the Trojans have loads back including five linemen. Lance Patnoude (6-2, 185) and Steve Egleston (6-0. 180) return at linebacker while Chris Forsythe (5-6. 135) and Bob Dunkelberger (5-10, 155) have plenty of noseguard experience. Dunkelberger and Patnoude were members of the BannerReminder All-County team. Kevin Martinez (5-11, 175), Terry Bowen (6-1, 185), and Jeff Page (5-11, 162) all return to the line. Tim Mesecar (6-1, 180) was an all-county safety while intercepting eight passes and teams with junior Mike Brotherton (5-11, 160) and Brad VanSickle (5-9, 160) to form an outstanding secondary. Offensively, the offense is built around Mesecar, an allO-K Blue and all-county runn­ ing back as a junior The 6-1. 180-pound Mesecar finished second in the league in rushing with 1,104 yards while scoring 10 touchdowns. Mesecar isn’t the only returning experience in the backfield. Brotherton at quarterback started the second half of the season while Tim Thompson (5-10, 155) earned a letter at running back Anchoring the offensive line is Ken Kares (6-2, 170), the fourth Trojan to be named all-county. Paul Rybliski (5 5, 135) and Dave Boshears (5-10, 205) lettered at guards last year. 117 E. MAIN. MIDDLEVILLE Call 795-9927 PRIME BANK FEDERAL SAVINGS 303 ARLINGTON, MIDDLEVILLE Call 795-3361 Pharmacy Care 1045 ARLINGTON. MIDDLEVILLE Call 795-7936 S & S Farm Market 7350 MIDDLEVILLE RD.. MIDDLEVILLE Call 795-9758 Sav Mor Supermarket 1045 N. MIDDLEVILLE RD.. MIDDLEVILLE Call 795-7145 Trojan netters seek to extend one of area’s longest winning streaks The 1987 Middleville girls tennis team will try to con­ tinue one of the areas longest winning streaks when the season gets under way this week The girls tennis team currently has a 48 match league winning streak. Gone from last years con­ ference and regional cham­ pionship team are seven of 10 starters While most teams will be expecting us to be very weak after losing so mans starters, we expect to be able to compete w ith anyone in the league Comstock Park will be a big favorite this year followed ciosiy by Hamilton Both schools had strong teams last year and lost only one player Middles die will be led by Julie De.Morrow who is one of the best players in the area. Julie played second singles last year and was a conference and regional champ. Julie has worked very hard this summer and is ready to take the place of all-stater Deb Ploeg. We expect Julie to have a great year and provide us with some great tennis. Michele Errair is expected to provide us with plenty of leadership and should perform very well this year Michele played second doubles last year and was a conference champion and a regional run­ ner up Jill Dussia is the only other returning starter from last years team Jill played third doubles last year and was a conference champion and a regional runner up. “We do have some very good players that have been preparing for this year. While we still do not have a definite line up, probable starters in­ clude Katie Elies, Kathy Cooley, Stacey Anderson, Nicki Harrison. Jenni Groves, Kathy Brock, Patty Cisler, Barb Hoisted, and Bonnie Bekkermg,” said coach Larry Seger Cassandra Schantz, Amy Rector, and Stacey Steeby also look very good and may see some varsity action this year Other players working on improving their game in­ clude Kelly Neuman, Michelle Helman, Can Cor ngan, Rochelle Kuehn, Heather Besnier, Karen Me Crath, Gina Stein, and Laura Converse. “This is a great group of young people to work with We have seen good improve­ ment thus far this season, which gives us a good deal of hope for a successful season The biggest worry we have is that this is an inexperienced squad If we can get through the first half of the season in good shape this team could be tough to defeat,” said Seger Trojan tennis teams have won eight of the last 10 con­ ference titles including the last four. This years team will find it very difficult to win a fifth straight title We do know that we will be competitive and that someone will have to play very good tennis to take the ti­ tle away from this team. 109 RAILROAD. MIDDLEVILLE THORNAPPLE FLORAL & GIFT SHOP 126 E. MAIN, MIDDLEVILLE Call 795-7719 114 RIVER STREET, MIDDLEVILLE Call 795-3331 Call 795-3933 Shear Pleasure Zig Zag Upholstery �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 3. 1987 / Page 9 Middleville eagers hope to improve record Middleville girls bosketboll: (front row left to right) Jenny Fry, Shelly Groy, liso Wyott, Jim Sprague (second row) Heather Perry, Pam Eaglen, Martha Funk, Marcie Henry (third row) Maggie James, Deb Hooper, Jamie Hunt, Heather Honnopel. There are many intangibles in basketball, but points win games — an inescapable fact. Middleville's girls basket­ ball team will possess ex­ perience. quickness and a fair amount of size. What the Tro­ jans might not have, says coach Jim Sprague, is scorers. Gone are a pair of highscoring forwards and a point guard leaving Sprague with some offensive holes to fill. “That's going to be our problem , ' ' Sprague acknowledges “We need some shooters .'' Sprague says the Trojans, who compiled 10-11 overall and 8-6 O-K Blue marks last year, do have senior returnees Shelly Gray. Pam Eaglen and Heather Hannapel. all of whom have scoring, capabilities. Other senior returnees who should contribute are Jenny Fry . Heather Perry and Jamie Hunt and junior Martha Funk. Two sophomores. Marcia Henry and Maggie James, have made the varsity- roster and will be playing time. Other than scoring. Sprague said his team's biggest pro­ blem this summer has been doing the “little things" right. “The fundamental-type things we aren't doing so well." Sprague said "As the season goes on we ll get tougher; we should improve a lot." There have been, however, many facits of the game the team has done right so far “Our quickness has surpns ed me and we've executed better than I thought we would." Sprague said. "If we play smart basketball this team can rise to the occasion It’s the type of team who could beat anyone on any given night or be beaten on any given night." Middleville will be tested early and often this year with a rugged non-league schedule which includes Delton. Mar tin and Maple Valley, and a particularly tough O-K Blue Sprague likes perennial power Caledonia as the odds on favorite with Hamilton, with center Melinda Mauritz and a crew of sophomores as a darkhorse. Godwin’s size makes them a factor. “I’d have to rate us somewhere in the middle." Sprague vaid Two games in the fall schedule for Thornapple Kellogg girls basketball have been changed. The game against Grand Rapids Baptist High School at Middleville, previously set for Sept. 3. has been rescheduled for Sept. 10. The Sept. 9 game against Delton has been changed to Sept 8 and will still be played in Delton Game times are at 5 30 p.m. forjayvee and 7:30 p.m. for varsity Local karate school students travel to Tennessee Students from the Middleville WADO-RYU School of Karate who competed in an August tournament in Hohenwald, Tenn, are (back row from left) Don Krueger, Bill Beiser, Tracy Nickerson, Dale Krueger, Chad Perry, Fred Rosenberg, (middle row from left)Mike Rauschenberger, Bev Rauschenberger, Mandy Newmeyer, Cheryl Beiser, Kirk Steward, Todd Nickerson, Sheila Nickerson, (front row from left) Jeremy Gesmundo, Kris Snyder, Emily Southworth, Matt Gesmundo, Jeremy Krueger and Tim Barrett. Each year the Middleville Wado-Ryu Karate School travels to Hohenwald, Tenn, for the Hohenwald Open Karate Championships spon­ sored by James Zimmerman. This year 17 students and four non students traveled south. Those students attending the tournament were Sheila Nickerson (instructor). Kirk Steward. Michael Rauschenberger. Todd Nickerson. Trac> Nickersoa, Fred Rosenert. Bill Beiser, Cheryl Beiser. Nicole Snyder. Kris Snyder. Don Kruger. Dale Kruger. Jeremy Kruger. Ken Gustafson. Chad Perry. Mandy Newmaeyer and Bev Rauschenberger. Non­ students attending were Eldon Newmeyer. Matthews Newmever. Dee Steward and Joshua beiser The journey south for the Aug. 23 championships started al 4 a m with a caravan of two vans and one car Ross Seal fam, owner of Phil’s Piz­ za. loaned the class members the use of his van. With the usual pit stops and one had tire, the class arrived in Savannah. Tenn, at 6 p.m (7 p.m Michigan time) and at 6:30 p.m they were suited up and ready for a work-out under the direction of Miss Coop. With the combination of the Tennessee students and the students from the Mid­ dleville School. 60 working in all were working out. At the end of class promotions were presented to Kirk Steward who earned a first degree brown belt, Tod Nickerson a third degree brown held, and Fred Rosenberg, a third degree brown belt Despite the 104 degree plus temperatures on Friday, the group managed to visit the Battle of Shiloh, the Buford Pusser Museum and Pickwick Dam for swimming. All day Saturday was spent at the tournament. The Mid­ dleville School has 10 students participating in the touma- The students practice different stances in preparation for the tournament. ment: Mandy Newmeyer, Bev Rauschenberger. Don Kruger. Michael Rauschenberger, Bill Beiser, Jeremy Kruger, Dale Kruger, Chris Snyder, Nicole Snyder and Ken Gustafson. During the course of the day, six students came home with eight trophies. Don Kruger won first place in Kata in the Executive League (35 and older) and first place Sparring in the Men’s Ex­ ecutive League. Mandy Newmeyer won second place in Sparring in the YellowBlue Belt Women’s Heavyweight Division and third place in Sparring in the Yellow-Blue Belt Women’s Lightweight Division (under 125 lbs.). Michael Rauschenberger won first place in Sparring in the Continued to Page 10 Watch next week’s Sun & News for Caledonia Sports Previews! W COMMUNITY PRIDE Our thanks to all who have phoned us and we would appreciate more calls on desert ing nominees. Thank you. Del Riley, Jr and George Sinen 111 of Greenndge Realty believe “Community Pnde’’ should be rewarded As a result, they would fake to recognize people in the community each week who they feel are responsible for improving the image of the community They wiB be rewarding homes in the Middleville and surrounding area every They would also appreciate all input from the community If you know of a neighbor who is deserving of, or has a deserving property, please call 795-9775, Fridays 9 a m to 11 a m. Owners will be awarded the yard sign above to display for the week, a keepsake _ certificate. a $5 00 gift certificate and thee names displayed in the Sun & News for the week On behalf of the Middleville Korate School instruc­ tor Sheila Nickerson (right) presents Ross Sclofoni, owner of Phil's Pizzeria, with on official school tourna­ ment T-shirt in appreciation for his loaning the class the use of his von. GREENRIDGE Realty. Inc. 5165 Kalamazoo S.E. Kentwood, Michigan Call 281-2100 Specia/ thanks to Harvest House and SavMor Supermarket h,r (^tf ates �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 3. 1987 PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE demolition and clean-up of the former Village Holl with specifications for the amount of $5 467 00. Support by Myers. Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES Council and Corporal Wenger reviewed 'he July Police Activity CLASSIFIED ADS | For Sale FOR SALE: 350 4 barrel 400 turbo transmission. Can hear it run. Also heavy duty tamdem axle trailer with tail lights, 6’8”xl4’ with steel frame, $500 firm. Call after 3.00pm 945-3755 or 945-4877 FOR SALE: Nice wooden stereo cabinet with glass doors. 30" high x 46" long, $50. 795-2246 after 5pm_________ FURNITURE BUYERS, Blan co Furniture in Shelbyville is an authorized Bassett Furniture Bedroom Dealer. For quality sleep, Blanco Furniture is an authorizcdSealy and Sealy Posturcpcdic as well as a Simmons and Simmons Bcautyrest Deal er. Blanco Furniture also carries the complete line of La Z Boy Products including sofas, love scats, sleepers, reelina rockers, reclina way, La-Z-Rocker, Motion-Modular groups and sofette. Blanco Furniture, Shelbyville, 672-5115___________ WOOD STOVE, Greenbrier unique design, holds up to 12 hour charge on hard wood. Will heat 2,000 sq. ft. with forced air attachment $475 or best offer. HQ I 8449 or 698 7007 Business Services DRYWALL, hanging, finish­ ing, textured ceiling, sprayed ceilings, 10 years experience. 945-5063 or 623-2804 POLE 1-800-544-6682 616-887-8855 or Phone 795-9062 A Iso Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1V? Mile E of Whitneyville Village will be responsible for Carried. cil on Appreciation Day for Village Employees. Hordy moved that Council sup­ port the Planning and Zoning printed bills be paid. Support by VondenBerg moved the printed transfers be allowed as follows. Total to Payroll....... $17,551.01 . Total to Motor Pool .$1.122 86 Absent None Guests: Nei Carl Eggleston. * r______. I— u__ L. Minutes of the July 31, 1987 A___ -H Employees of Middleville. Sup­ port by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. With no further business Bray Carried Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk following transfers be allowed. Water Receiving to Water OFFICIAL MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MINUTES $4 000.00 August 25. 1987 President Thatcher declared the Public Hearing open at 6 X System The Committee offered their support and urged Manager Room Io commit the re­ quired funds (approx. $260.00) to the Sheriff This would repre­ funds required. The Safety Committee Chairperson. Personal Commit Thatcher will serve and meet with Attorney Fisher on the sub­ ject Fraternal Order of Police Contract. Thatcher recommended that Council send Andrew Fronts Io Rodor school Support by Bray Bi ay moved that Council send Local Help Wanted . HELP WANTED: Waiter, waitresses, kitchen help, baker «>d bus people. Must be able to nights and weekends Apply in person. Middle Villa IpA M-37, Middleville.______ NOW HIRING PEOPLE: to demostrate a complete party plan line of gifts and toys. Add extras to your life with a job right out of your home. No investreEE catalogs, paper supplies, and hostess gifts. No deliveries or collections. Also booking parties. Call Cathy 616 795 7133 Miscellaneous FREE! To anyone who wants to move it One sofa, well loved, BANQUET HALL FOR worn, and used. Call 891-9340 RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ for more information. tion*, reunions, meetings. Bar LOSE WEIGHT NOW. Lose and kitchen facilities avail­ up to 29 lbs, inches, cellulite this able. Call 672-7110. month on our Doctor rccom For Sale Automotive memded program as seen on TV. Call now 313-264-1411 FOR SALE: 1981 Chevy Cita­ tion, 4 door, very good condi­ WANTED: Wrecked or used tion, new tires. Apsey Garage pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone Main St. Caledonia 792-2606 or 792-2812 Beauty Salon President Thatcher colled the BUILDINGS- Completely erected 24*x40’x8’ $3650. Includes one service door and choice of 9x7 overhead or slider. Fast starts on most build­ ings, contact us on any size. Call Mecca Buildings for your local For Rent BETTY’S OFF ICIA L MIDDLEV ILL E VILLAGE COUNCIL MINUTES Carried. Hardy reported from the Safe ty Committee on the Automated Works B on the former Village Holl property and discussion followed Myers moved that Council 118 Eost Moin Street formerly known os the Middleville Villoge Holt, be sold in two parcels of 11 ft. by 120 ft. to Mr and Mrs. James Bowman and Mr and Mrs Ross Sc I ofon i for the sum of rebuilding on the site and the buyers must let the Council know by August 25 1987 ceptonce or rejection. The Karate tourney, continued from 7 Brown-Black Belt Jr. Divi­ sion. Honorable mentions were given to Kiri Steward, fourth place Kata in Men's Brown-Black Belt Division and Michael Rauschenberger. fourth place Kata in BrownCommunity Notices Black-Belt Jr. Division. HISTORIC BOWNES Sportsmanship trophies were MILLS-Bonfire Gospel Sing-a­ given to Kris Snyder and long, Sept. 5-7:00pm. Special Jeremy Kruger. music by LouAnne Fenton. After the tournament, Drama by Steve Reid. Love Offering. 2 miles north Yankee James Zimmerman hosted a . cook-out for all those par­ Springs State Parte. 795-7530 ticipating in the tournament. NOTICE: Middleville Co-op After the cook-out the group Preschool is taking fall registra­ loaded into the vans and tions for 3 and 4 year olds. The started the long top home, ar­ preschool is held at Middleville Christian Reform church 708 W. riving home on Sunday feel­ Main St. For information call ing well traveled and tired but ready for next year’s trip. 891-8020 COMMISSION ORDER .. (Under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) STURGEON SIZE LIMIT The Natural Resources Commission, at its meet­ ing on October 7, 1983, under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended, ordered that no sturgeon may be taken or possessed from the waters of this state of a length less than 50 inches for a period of five years beginning January 1 1984, through March 31, 1989. Jacob A Hoefer, Chairperson Natural Resources Commission John M. Robertson Executive Assistant Operation & Maintenance .......................................... $2,500.00 Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried. Letter read from the Villoge of Letter from the Planning Com­ mission's regular July 7, 1987 meeting and the recommenda­ tion on the property of Johnson St. and Arlington St. were read and placed on file. Bray moved that Council oc cept the recommendation from the Planning Commission, that Council leave the property at 205 N. Arlington St. zoned R-2. Sup­ port by Riley. Ayes 5 and noys 2. motion carried. Council and Villoge Manager Roon reviewed the Manager s Report. Myers moved that Council hold a Public Hearing with Tom Johnson to review the Audit of the Village of Middleville, August 25, 1987. 6:30 p.m. at the Villoge Holl. 314 E. Main St. Supporty by Hardy. Ayes all, Carried. Bray moved that Council ac­ cept the bid from Pitsch for Collection Systems. Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried The possible sale of 20 acre Public Works 8 by the President ing the Villoge of Middleville Audit The hearing was declared closed at 7 00 p.m. Present: Bray, Filcek. Hordy. Myers. Riley, and VondenBerg Absent None Guests: Carl Eggleston. Tom Johnson Marge Loew news reporters. Ross Sclafoni. John St tensma. and James Verlinde. Minutes of the August 11,1987 meeting were approved as read with the correction of upon recommendation from Public Works B and typographical error of the spelling of VondenBerg Discussion held on the former Villoge Hall property. Filcek moved that Council Villoge Holl property bock to Public Works B Committee Sup­ port by Hardy. Motion withdrawn. Riley moved that Council give Mr. and Mrs. Ross Sclafoni. East 15 feet of the former Village Hall property for one dollar, the sale is subject to building on the site. Support by Hardy Ayes rtll Monoger Roon look into the cost and information on a bock hoe James Verlinde approached Council on a well for the baseball diamonds at the land fill. Discussion followed Hardy moved that Council refer this issue of a electric line for the well to Public Works 8 and a recommendation by the next meeting Support by VondenBerg Motion withdrawn Myers moved that Council oc cept the cost of on electric line extension to the Village proper ty leased by the TK Youth Baseball League in the amount of $5,000.00 with the underston ding that the wire be placed at roadside if the engineering is feasible and it con be placed at no greater cost. Support by Riley Ayes 5 and nays 2 Motion Carried With no further business Hoc dy moved for adjournment Sup­ port by Bray Meeting adjourned Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk Middleville Community Education ENRICHMENT CLASSES CLASS INSTRUCTOR MEETINQ Stretchercise M Edger M A Th 9/14 10/1 LtNQTH 6307 30 pm tu $15 Basic Computer Application J. Hendrickson Wed 9/1611/19 7:00 9:00 p m Basketweaving Beginners L Otto Tues 9/22-10/13 6 00 10 00 p m. Stained Glass Intermediates S. Evans Mon 9/28-10/19 7 009 30 pm $16- Stretchercise M Edger M A Th 10/5 10/29 6 367 X p m $15 $28 415* Basic Computer Application J. Hendrickson T A Th 10/6-11/5 7:00-9.00 p m $28 Glass & Mirror Etching C. Grmnel Wed 10/7 10/28 7.00-900 p m $8 For The Time Of Your Life Women Time Mgt. 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Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 795-3345 �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 3, 1987 Looking back at Irving Township, School Dist.3 Down Memory Lane... with— Norma Velderman This article will contain two stones. One on Wood School Dist. No. 3. Irving Township The other is on the North Irv­ ing Post Office. I am in­ cluding the post office because it is on same intersec bon of Wing and Wood School Roads, only on dif­ ferent comers. And both histones started about the same time, due to the Hastings and Grand Rapids Stage coach run coming through that area. When I started kxiking for facts on this school the only thing that I could find was the Allegan and Barry County History Book of 1880 It said that Irving School Dist No. 3 started Dec 14. 1850 Then someone suggested that Charles Kidder was a very good one to talk to. From his abstract we discovered the pa tent was issued to a Alfred F Warriner and wife Sept 14. 1848 It was in Sec 22 N'/z.SWU. 80 acres had an exception of “Six and one half rods East and West by seven rods North and South in the N.E. comer of the above land." It did not say that it was to be used for a school but such a small parcel of land was used usually for a school or a church. Charlie said there was never a church there, on­ ly the school Now there is a church across from the old school property Looking at the bottom of the Irving Twp. School map. there was no school on that comer in I860, but it was on the 1873. 1895 and 1913 maps My task was to find when a school was actually built there Art Kidder said that he had never heard of any other building being there other than the old frame one. Even when they talked about his grandfather Wellington Kidder teaching there they were told that it was the frame building. We also got the in­ formation from the Kidder family history that Wellington Kidder came from Bentown. N.Y . was bom Aug 29. 1820 and was a school teacher of Irving Township and Hastings No dates of when he came to Michigan So to the census records 1 found him m the 1870 census­ age 46 and his wife as 41. Then they proceeded to list their 10 children, names and ages They were living in Irv­ ing Township. The 1850 and 1860 census was so hard to read I could not be sure whether they were on those years or not Whether he was teaching there at that time there is no proof. The Barry County Abstract Office records state that on Dec 19. 1870 DeWitt Quigley and wife sold onequarter acre of land to School Dist. No. 3. Charlie said that was when they added more Irving Township Holl looks much the some today os when it was built. play ground area to the school ground. So far we do not have the exact date of the frame struc­ ture. Charlie says it is a very old structure with sand mortar holding the stones in the foun­ dation wall together. There are hand hewn beans, square nails and morticed boards There is more evidence in some old crawl and hard to get Need A Loan? to areas. So we know that it is a very old and very well kept up building On Dec 15. 1964. Thornapple Kellogg School as Successer of School Dist. No. 3 sold to the Township of Irving the school building to be used for a township hall Which it is at the present time. I have not been able to find any one that has any old school pictures so we took the enclos­ ed picture of the township hall as it is today Charlie says that in his opinion it is the original building When the Kidders bought the farm property that they live on now. the old farm house was in such terrible condition that they had to completely knock down the house. In the demolishing pro­ cess they discovered that in­ side the outside south wall (facing the school) they’re were two large windows and under each sill old mail slots were built right in. Mrs. Kid­ der got out a picture of that end of the house (the windows were made into smaller win­ dows in that picture) but the originals were the same size as the pictured front windows, (see photo). 1 said it was a shame that somehow they couldn't have been saved. But the termites had gutted the whole house. So I went to the U.S. Government Post Office Micro Film that our library has and found this information I Vol 31 from 1864 1878 N Irving Post Master. Peter Cobb. Feb 6. 1858 2. Vol 54. 1878, 96 N Ir ving, no post master given But Allegan and Barry County book says that Peter Cobb continued on as Pom Master which he held iri 1880 when the txx>k was printed Bui cording to the Micro film there was no change until 1896 3 Vol 91. 1896 thru 1908. Post master, Charles W Wing. May 10. 1895, Post master. Rose (Rosamond) Cobb Sept 5. 1898. Post Of fice moved to Hastings Of ta Det i ’. i‘8)i Thus, so the North Irving Post Office went from 1858 to 1901 when it was moved to the Hastings route How long it was in the old farm house that the Kidders had purchas­ ed he didn't know But he remembers that the Ham­ monds, living on Engel Road, had a grocery store and he thought that they had the post office for a while. So please, folks, if you can help me fill in any blanks on either the Wotxl School or on North Irving Post Office please call me at 795-9715 I'd certainly appreciate it. — NOTICE — Hastings City Bank Has Money to Lend At Hastings City Bank, getting a loan is a quick ana simple process. In fact, in many cases, you’ll have your money on the very same day you apply for it. And this is just one way Hastings City Bank is making your banking quicker, less com­ plicated and more personal. 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Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-3451 E.O.E � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-09-09.pdf dbd92290802fcb0b1a27cba45588ec60 PDF Text Text ^ ^fNGS PUBL’C (JBRAffY Hdstmgs pub1i 121 Church ^stings MI ■ v ■ y 49°se C-6 i and News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia No. 18-September 9,1987 Middleville, Michigan 49333 117th Year'Twenty Cents Phil’s Pizzeria seeks added expansion The bond members wearing new uniforms perform at last Friday's game. TK Marching Band gets new uniforms Last Friday evening, the Thornapple Kellogg Trojan Marching Band pined the 1987 season in new uniforms. Performing only the open­ ing segment of their 1987 contesl show. the band underscored the importance of their week of summet mar­ ching camp at Camp Pendalovan on Big Blue Lake north of Muskegon Without the camp ex­ perience. the band could not have produced a performance for the pre-Labor Day opener. Duane Thatcher, band direc­ tor. said. The band will be wearing their new uniforms at the next home football game where they will open with “Com­ mando” and perform the con­ cert number “When You Wish Upon a Star.” Drinking driver strikes cars A 73-year-old Byron Center man who police say had been drinking cut a swath through a three-car family caravan traveling on Chief Noonday Road just after midnight Sun day. barely missing one car. driving a second car into a ditch and striking the third car head-on. Three people were critically injured and three others suf fcred varying degrees of in­ jury in the accident, which oc­ curred at 12:10 p.m. one-half mile west of Bassett Lake Road. CpI Michael Lesick of the Barry County Sheriff's Department said Bonnie M. Reynolds. 73, of 2627 Sher wood St. Byron Center, was driving his pickup west on Chief Noonday when he crossed over the centerline, forcing an eastbound vehicle driven by Perry D. Whitley. 26. of Shelby, Ohio, off the road. Reynolds' pickup then struck the rear of an east­ bound automobile driven by Cletty LeMasters. 38. of Wayland. After striking the LeMasters vehicle, Lesick said, the Reynolds vehicle plowed head-on into an east­ bound vehicle driven by Harold Powell, 22, of Dayton, Ohio. No one was hurt in the first two vehicles, Lesick said, but in the third vehicle the driver and four passengers were in­ jured. and Reynolds also suf­ fered serious injuries. Reynolds. Powell, and a passenger in the Powell vehi­ cle, Cheryl Whitley. 17. of Continued on page 4 by Kathleen J. Oresik An unexpected obstacle has prompted the owner of a Mid dleville pizzeria to petition the town's council for even more land in order to expand his business. Ross Sclafani. owner of Phil's Pizzeria which suffered extensive smoke damage in a June 27 fire, asked council members to consider selling him 16 feet of property at the site of the burned Village Hall, instead of 15 feet as agreed upon earlier The adjoining Village Hall and Kow Pattie s Saloon, destroyed in the fire, were demolished last week. In August, the village agreed to sell each of the businesses 15 feet of the burned village pro perty for $1 each. The 30 feet of property in the transaction included 22 feet at the site of the former hall and 8 feet that is part of an alley. It wasn't until the buildings were demolished, Sclafani said, that his contractor discovered his building could collapse if the wall that previously separated the pizzeria and Village Hall is tom down. The wall is 18 inches thick in some pans, he said, taking away from the interior space of the planned addition that re­ quires 14 feet. President Pro-tem William Hardy told Sclafani that the council originally agreed to sell each business owner 11 feet of the 22-toot wide village property and later, al Sclafani s request, upped the footage to 15 feel each "in order to be fair to both businessmen. He said further expansion into the adjoining alley would mean the water main would have to be relocated. "It could cost (thousands) to relocate the water main if. in fairness, we offered the same additional one foot to Kow Pattie s. As it is we arc down to a six-foot alley,” he said. Trustee Lon Myers said the village needs a minimum of 8 feet to service the water main Hardy suggested that Sclafani get together with the Bowmans, owners of Kow Pattie’s, to sec if 14 feet will satisfy their needs ”1 don’t want to not see the businesses prosper in any way, shape or form, but we do need definite figures in order to find a way to grant the addi­ tional footage.” Hardy said The council agreed to refer the matter to Public Works B” and to direct Village Manager Kit Roon to come up with exact cost estimates in the event the water main would have to be relocated At last month's meeting, Roon said it would cost an estimated $2,950.60 to relocate the waler main. 2nd Annual Harvest Time Festival coming “WeVe added more activities this year and are looking for a good response.19 Dave Hopkins The horse drown wogon ride returns by popular demand Fall is fast approaching and the harvest season will be celebrated this Friday and Saturday with displays of har­ dy mums, apple cider, fresh fall produce, entertainment and more during the Second Annual Harvest Time Festival at the Lions Club Park in downtown Middleville. The two-day family event will feature arts and crafts displays, weaving demonstra­ tions. a farm market with fresh produce and flowers, a variety of games for youngsters with prizes award­ ed to the winners, horsedrawn wagon rales and enter­ tainment by Bushwacker, a local band that performs popular country music Elephant ears and other food and refreshments will be available throughout the event. The Harvest Time Commit tee of the Middleville Chamber of Commerce, spon sors of the two-day event, will be handing out free helium balloons to visitors. Last year's event was well attended and many visitors said they hoped it would become «m annual event, Dave Hopkins, a festival organizer, said •We've added more ac­ tivities this year and arc look­ ing for a good response,” he said. Anyone w ishing to volunteer to help with the children’s games or wishing io rent space for an arts, crafts or display table is asked to contact Hopkins at the Village General Store or Professional Pharmacy Previous publicity said that the Duane Thatcher Band would be performing during the festival However, Duane Thatcher said the band does not exist. �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / September 10, 1987 Nature sets the stage for Michigan’s fall color spectacular...now thru October NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE^, NEIGHBORS Cjz WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERM AN Hi everyone! Have a nice weekend? It was such a nice holiday and wasn't the weather nice Betty and Paul Newman had Dave and Carol and Troy Newman as well as Rhonda. Ken and Amanda Fisk, over for I^abor Day Son Dan also dropped in. The Hilty's went to Amish Acres and planned on going on to Auburn but because of the full hotels could not find a room so came home Charlie Cox said that son Greg and wife Maggie and Brian came over Labor Day. Then Donna and Charlie talk­ ed to their granchildren in California, which they love. Terry Steeby and Caroline Kares were married Saturday at the little Wayside Chapel on M-37 near Zondervan's They went to Canada for their honeymoon Sunday, son Bob and family came out for din­ ner with mom Edna Steeby. lyla Norton’s family came over to visit her at various limes, this week Friday. Chris Schaad and Roberta Rau came over to visit Saturday, Barb and Ann Clinton took her and Greta Greiner to Turkeyville. They had a super time Sun­ day lyla attended her grand son. Rev Michael Northrop’s church in Kalamazoo His district superintendent, the Rev. C. Neil was there he is a long time friend of lyla’s. Gina Stein said that the band wore their new uniforms, Fri­ day at the football game. This was the first time for Gina to perform with the TK band on the football field Sunday, the Slander’s came over for din­ ner and all of them helped Mrs. Slander celebrate her birthday. Mary VanderWal went to Battle Creek over the holidays to visit with her sons and families She also played a lot of golf. Melvin and Kay Noah went up to their cottage for the weekend. Chris Noah is atten­ ding Medical School in Detroit. A week ago Thursday through Monday. Mary and Harold Noah and Paul were up at Melvin and Kay’s cabin. Grandson Greg came over a couple of times. Bert Kenyon said Wilma Gardner, their good friend from Wayland, took a tour with four other people. It lasted three weeks and includ­ ed 17 states, covering over 17.000 miles. She just came home Monday and had drop­ ped in to see Bert and Ralph Kenyon They have been friends for 30 years. Ralph : Kenyon told me that on Labor Day he went to Pnaneville Farm Days and he rode in a two-wheel ox cart pulled by an ox We got to talking about that and Ralph told about a time he had with an unruly Jersey bull who had turned ugly. He decided he would work him hard to tame his high spirit. He hitched him down to a tree by the six acres of muck that he was clearing of tamarac roots There was a ring in the bull’s nose so that he could control him. He then proceeded to hitch him up us­ ing a horse collar which was upside down and hitched him to a stone boat and got on. The muck, being what it is. was very hard walking for the bull By the time he cleared and picked up all the tamarac stumps from the six acres, the bull was just as gentle as a lamb Ralph felt that he was just like an unruly child--he had too much energy and not any way to get it out of him. A little while later he sold the bull to a family in Wayland One day while Ralph was in Wayland, he saw the bull hit­ ched to a double buggy driven by the children. The bull was so easy to handle that the kids were having a wonderful time, as was the bull. Art Kenyon answered the phone saying that Ann was over at Rod and Char’s play­ ing cards. Art’s getting so discouraged with the healing of his foot. He wants to be on the go right away but his feet just sort of drag along behind him. Rod and Char Finkbeiner had their whole family home for Labor Day. Neva and Bill Kenyon went with several other couples, renting a house boat on Muskegon River near the Hardy Dam area. Twenty-five miles at river shoreline is owned by Consumers Power Co. and is loaned to the public to use as a naturalized, wood­ ed area on the lake. I have never been on a house boat nor know what its like, so Neva told me. She said it’s like a pontoon boat with a house on it. They’d go a little ways and then tie up for the night, being sure to tie the boat on both sides to a tree along the shore, making a cir­ cle of stones, make a fire, cook the meal, and have a relaxed time around the camp­ fire. I said. “Mercy, weren’t you eaten up by the mos­ quitoes. the way they are nght now ?’*, and she said surpris­ ingly no there wasn’t any kind — The^Sun^nd.Netqs Publication No USPS 347580 1952 N Broadway - P.O. Box B Hastings. Michigan 49058 “The Sun and News" (USPS 34 7 580) is published weekly by The Hastings Banner. Inc. 1952 N Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 1072. Second-Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 9998 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE SUN ANO NEWS. P.O Box B. Hastings. Ml 49056-0602. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local, Per Year Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties Founded in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. $8 00 $10.00 of insect around. They left the doors of the house boat open and the windows open-no pests of any kind around They had such a wonderful weekend. In fact, they had a super time she said. Don and Dorothy Dean at­ tended a conference of the Nature Conservation at Cop­ per Harbor. When finished with the meeting, ’hey spent the balance of the two weeks camping all over the area. Don said it was just wonder­ ful. he could breathe and didn't have any bronchial troubles He figured that when he came home that it was the pollution in the area that causes all his troubles. Mae Bowerman said they went over to dinner. Sunday at her daughter's, Henry and Cleora Elgersman’s. Alice Bender said they had a relatively quite time this week Ann Bartlett said the family went camping at Silver Lake this week, along with a million others. They attended two weddings over the weekend! They came home early because it was raining hard. Pat Tolan said they had a big family reunion Sunday with Clare’s mom’s family, the Williams The reunion was held at Alice and Bernard Wierengas. Rose and Ken Morgan had just come back from a lovely weekend camping in Cadillac. 1 talked to Denise Lewis and she said that Steve, herself and the family had just gotten back from a long weekend visit with great-grandpa and great-grandma and grandma. They all enjoyed the new great-grandson, and grandson Sunday the Doug Hart fami­ ly attended (he annual Labor Day French’s Neighborhood Picnic. Then on Labor Day. Liz’s folks and grandpa Brown. Liz’s brother and daughter all came over for a cookout. „ Cay. Jdhrtny and I spent Labor Day at a lovely camp­ site on the Portage River at the McDonald Family Reunion near Three Rivers. They are relatives on my mother’s side and somehow or other we never seemed to keep in touch the way we should have done with my moms side of the family. So it seemed good to go there and see the folks I remembered as a child. They were such a warm, friendly group, welcoming us with open arms as if we had been their friends for years. The campsite that Paul and Margarite Whitehead has is a natural, wild right-of-way to the river. They cleared it all up, put up volleyball net, crot­ chet games, horseshoes and even had built a modern port­ a-potty shaped like the old outhouses with a half-moon on the side. They even gave us a choice of an old Sears catalog, a com cob or modern paper to use. Some people said they preferred the women’s underwear page in the catalog because it was softer. I talked with a lot of the folks trying to get my mother’s family story Our mother never talked a lot about that side of the family. Mother, being a widow with three small children, could not afford to make very many inter urban trips to see her family, so now all of the fami­ ly members are working together to try and make a complete family picture. We left there with a very warm and happy feeling of a wonderful day with our fami­ ly. We didn’t get home until 6:30 p.m. so that’s why I was so late in calling all of you. Have a wonderful week everyone! Write us a letter! The Sun ind News welcCMTies and encourages letters to the editor as a means for readers to express an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letter must include the signature, address and tele­ phone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libel­ ous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Nature’s paintbrush will drench the stage in gold, crim­ son. copper and russet from mid-September until October, but the intensity of those col­ ors depends on the weather, reports AAA Michigan Michigan usually has good displays of yellow and orange, but the weather must be just nght for the deep reds. Bnght. dry fall days and very cool nights produce vivid colors. Extremes in fall temperatures and light - such as clouds one day and sun­ shine the next - can affect the intensity of the colors and pro­ duce lackluster hues in leaves. An unseasonably hot. dry summer in some areas, especially south of Jackson, indicates that some leaves did not have the chance to “ripen” and fell off the tree before they could change col­ or. If the leaf is green by early September, then the chances for a good color display are improved. Leaves contain chlorophyll, a pigment that makes them green when combined with the right amount of light. Many leaves also have the pigments carotene and xanthophyll which color the leaves yellow and orange when the chlorophyll breaks down. The dazzling reds are caused by high concentrations of sugar which produce anthocyanin Colorful displays of leaves begin in the north with mid­ September to early October the best time to view brightly hued leaves in the Upper Peninsula and the tip of the Lower Peninusla. From last September to mid-October, leaves are at their colorful a best south of Alpena and north of Standish The mid-section of the state from Ludington to Holland is drenched in color from early to mid-October. And the sec ter south of Holland and in­ cluding Southeast Michigan, is at its peak from mid- to late October. Fall, with its cooler weather and lack of crowds at tourist areas, is popular with many travelers. A variety of tours have been arranged by the Michigan Travel Bureau that center around the dazzling displays of color. Bicycle enthusiasts can ride for miles through brilliant displays of fall color on a twoday trip that includes a wine tasting and accommodations at Saugatuck’s Kirby House Cost is $239 per person. For reservations, contact Bicycle Cruises of Ann Arbor at I-8OO-222-2O3I. Hear the autumn leaves crunch under a horse’s hooves during a ride through actcs of glorious color at any of the state's many riding stables, or glide silently along a river in a canoe while being surrounded by a kaleidoscope of changing fall hues. A list of canoe liveries is available al any AAA Michigan office. Tour of homes, salad luncheon set Sept. 17 A Tour of Homes (not houses) & Salad Luncheon is being sponsored by Dutton Christian School Circle on Sept. 17, Thursday, from 9 a m.-2 p.m. Six distinctive homes in the Dutton/Caledonia are will be featured The styles include a Cap Cod with antiques, a log home, a new and remodeled contemporary, a Victorian centennial farmhouse and a restored farmhouse. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-l p.m at Dutton Christian Gym, 6980 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton. Door prizes will be given away dur ing lunch. The tickets are $9 in advance and $10 at the door. Call Diane 891-1143; Connie 891-1130 or the school, 698 8660 for tickets Recognition dinner honors volunteers The Kent-Grand Rapids Community Action Program held their second annual com­ modities distribution recogni­ tion dinner Thursday, Sept. 3, at the West Side Complex with Janet Davis, nutrition services supervisor, giving the welcome to approximately 150 guests. A dinner was served at 3:30 p.m. The in­ vocation was said by Angela Williams, community services assistant. Door prizes were given throughout the afternoon Certificates were given to all of the volunteer helpers Those from the Caledonia area receiving certificates were: Fred Wallace. Lillian Schultz, Finna Lind, Evelyn Huyck, Margaret Saunders, Alice Fletcher, Lee Kulakoski, Mary Palazzola, and Connie Fiorenzo. BILLIE’S r BEAUTY SALON 555 S On the Lake** On* Green take Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RUSSELL. OWNER >5 YEARSw SAMLOCATION Reporter Wanted Middleville-Caledonia Area Must have flexible hours. Experience helpful but will train person with good language skills. Send resume and writing samples to ... Robert J. Johnston c/o The Hastings Banner P.O. Box B. Hastings, Michigan 49058 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 10. 1967 / Page 3 Education opportunities through Middleville Community Ed Adult Education - classes for enrichment or for high school completion purposes are offered Mondays through Thursdays at the Middleville Community Education office. Subjects include: English, creations in art. computers, accounting I & 11. science. GED prep, learning center, math workshop, government, typing I & 11. reading im­ provement. Call the office at 795-3397 for further information Kent Skills Center - a list of classes for adults is available. leisure Time/Enrichment - People seeking "something to do" with not much time in­ volved can find a multitude of things to do thorugh the enrichment classes offered. Classes scheduled to start soon are: stretchercise, basic computer application, basketweaving, stained glass, glass and mirror rtching, women s time management, and hypnosis for weight con­ trol and to stop smoking. Preschool - Classes design cd for four year olds are held at the West Elementary Building. Children come on either Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays A few class open­ ings remain at this time Enrollment through the Com­ munity Education office is necessary. Call 795-3397 for information Pool - Registrations for swim lessons arc taken through the Communty Education office. New pool schedules are initiated about every five weeks. Pool passes are obtained from the pool staff There are different rates for in district and out of district passes. The pool is also available for group ren­ tals on Fridays and Saturday evenings. The Community Education office can provide information about the rental rates, lesson fees, and pass prices. The number to call is 795-3397 Senior Citizens - classes, outings, and socials are designed especially for the older set. Day classes offered arc: From Sea to Shining Sea (history format), and Here and Now (current events for­ mat). Registration and infor­ mation is available through the Community Education office One day outings coming up in the near future are a tour Lowell Fall Festival set for Sept. 26-27 The 19th Annual Fallasburg Fall Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday. Sept. 26 and 27, from 10 a m. to 5 p.m. each day. at Fallasburg Park, four miles north of Lowell. Sponsored by the IjowcII Area Arts Council, the festival features unique art and crafts, food booths, enter tainment, demonstrations of tum-of-the-ccntury skills, a free children's craft area, free parking, and free admission. Various aspects relate to the rwwwwrwwwwwwww'a i Caledonia Sportsman’s Club - STEAK FRY Saturday, Sept. 12,1987 6 to 9 p.m. ! Steak, Baked Potato, Garlic Bread M3? _ __ ______ and Salad. $aoo AJ CALEDONIA N of the Spartan Warehouse, lunch, and shopping: Bob Hope and dinner; Blazing Acres Broom Factory and North Kent Mall; Woodfield Mail on a Saturday; and Cor­ nwell's in Marsahll for a Christmas Musical Revue Holiday parties and other socials with entertainment are planned throughout the course of the year Golden Age Passes are available fix Senior Citizens living in the Thomapple Kellogg school district. These passes are good for free or reduced fee admissions to sporting events, school plays, and classes Further information is available by calling the Com­ munity Ed office Mondays through Fridays at 795-3397. Office hours are 9 am through 4 p.m per person iOOTH ST. Come on out! tum of the-century theme in­ cluding demonstrations, costumed participants, antique buggies, sleights, and autos, the old schoolhouse musuern. a pie judging, and the historic Fallasburg Covered Bridge Highlights will be the annual reopening of the Fallasburg Post office with collectors cachet and envelopes, and the annual raffle of a handmade quilt, designed each year with the covered bridge featured, with additional raffle items selected from artists' booths. Happy 60th Club set to honor 23rd birthday The Caledonia Happy 60 Club birthday potluck dinner will be held Monday, Sept. 14. at noon at the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church. Bring a dish to pass, your own table service and a friend. Mr. and Mrs. Hosea Hum­ phrey from Middleville will be our guests. There will also be a musical program. For more information call Lillian at 891-8135. Conservation Officer Awareness Week set for Sept. 13 thru 19 An exhibit of Conservation Officer (CO) memorabilia, speaking engagements and TV/radio announcements, will mark Michigan's week­ long observance of "Conser­ vation Officer Awarness Week." Sept. 13-19. as recently declared by Governor James J. Blanchard. “The Department is indeed honored this fine recognition of our law enforcement staff is taking place, it is all the more significant as it coincides with the 100th anniversary of our Michigan CO corp's foun ding." said Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Director Gordon Guyer. Michigan was the first state in the union to employ a fulltime salaried game and fish warden. William Alden Smith of Grand Rapids served as the state's first warden in 1887. "This week not only gives us the opportunity to show our gratitude for the work these dedicated professionals do throughout the year." said State Representative Tom Alley of West Branch, who was a key figure in the legislative resolution for such a week, "it allows us a chance to acquaint ourselves with the responsibilities, sacrifices and dangers CO's confront every day." he added. The week and centennial year will be marked with a public museum exhibit of Conservation Officer memorabilia, dating as far back as 1887. from Sept. 19. 1987 through March 27. 1988 at the Michigan State Univer­ sity Museum in East Lansing. The public is also invited to attend a special reception from I p.m. to 3 p m on Sept 19 at the MSU Museum, which will be highlighted by various speakers and presen tat ions of the award-winning Michigan CO film. "Is Everything OK." and a slide documentation on the history of the CO. “...it allows us a chance to acquaint ourselves with the responsibilities, sacrifices and dangers CO’s con­ front every day.” Rep Tom Alley Additionally, week long ap pearances by CO's on TV and radio talk shows throughout the state have been scheduled, along with TV/radio public service announcements recognizing the CO's role and his/her battle with game/fish poaching. School groups, organiza­ tions and clubs are invited to contact their local DNR Of­ fice to have a CO visit with them to talk about their job. the history of the CO and to present the Co film or slide show. Visits by CO’s may also be arranged through DNR's Law Enforcement Division at 517-373-1230. DNR law enforcement of­ ficers have been on the job since 1887 That year. State Game and Fish Warden Smith appointed 143 deputy wardens, who were paid by the counties they patrolled. "Vested with the authority to enforce game and fish laws." commented DNR Law Enforcement Chief Herb Bums, "these plain clothes wardens were provided no uniform or badge, and patrol was usually by horse, rail, boat or on foot." he added. Today. CO’s. numbering 183, are more than game and fish wardens. on call 24 hours a day. they enforce all en­ vironmental and peace laws throughout the stale, arc in volved in under cover/investigativc work anti serve as safety and education instructors within their communities. A study shows. CO’s whose work often puts them in con­ tact with armed individuals, arc eight times more likely to be the victim of a felonious assault in the line of duty than any other enforcement of­ ficer. according to DNR law enforcement officials. For more information on CO week and centennial ac­ tivities. interested persons should contact the DNR's laiw Enforcement Division at 517-373-1230 In a busy, impersonal world.. 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Greenridge Realty bekeve “Community Pnde~ should be rewarded As a result, they responsible for improving the image of the community MiddlevtBe and surrounding area every They would also appreciate aO input from the communty H you know at Fridays 9 a m to 11 a m e awarded certificate, a $5.00 gift certificate and thee names displayed m the GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc. 5165 Kalamazoo S.E. Kentwood, Michigan Call 281-2100 Supermarket tor Cfrt.ticatn STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA Offices in Caledonia & Dutton - 267 E. Main Street 3205 68th St. S.E.’ - CALEDONIA — - DUTTON - Ph. 891-8115 Ph. 698-6337 a �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 10. 1967 ‘Popsical’ Series to start Oct. 8 package All popsical concerts will be presented in DeVos Hall at 8 p m The senes opens on Oct. 8 with songstress Toni Tennille. Because the regular Pops' series is annualh sold out. the two additional evenings that What do you get when you blend a little Pops! with classical At the Grand Rapids Symphony you get a “Popsical." This special new series of­ fers two Pops concerts and two Classical concerts in one Drunk driver, OBITUARIES phony office at 454-9451. The fall popsical schedule is as follows: Oct. 8 Pops' with Richard Hayman, conductor. Toni Tennille; Nov. 13 Classics with Cathenne Comet. Con­ ductor continued from page 1 Powell, who was riding in the first car of the caravan Whitley was transferred from Bronson to Nor thwestem Memorial Hospital in Chicago where specialists were available. Powell said, to treat paralysis. Three other passengers in the Powell car. Powell’s wife Kim. 22. 13-year-oW Paul Powell of 1644 Patterson Rd.. Wayland, and Keith Whitley. I4. of Orlando. Fla . were taken to Pennock Hospital in Orlando. Fla., were transfer­ red by helicopter to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. Lesick said Reynolds was listed in critical condition there Wednesday with head, hip and pelvic injuries, and Powell is listed as critical but stable w ith a broken neck and other injuries Whitley suffered a broken neck and broken pelvis, ac­ cording to relative Karen have been scheduled for * Popsical" gives those who might normally miss out on Pops! a chance to attend Season tickets for “Popsical" are available for $50 and $36 and can be ordered through Oct 8 by calling the Svm- Hastings, where Kim was ad­ mitted with broken ribs, a bruised lung, and other in­ juries. Karen Powell said. Paul Powell suffered a broken ankle and wnst and damage to his nose, she said, and Keith suffered cuts to his head, elbow and leg. Everyone in the three cars is related. Karen Powell said. The family members were gathered at the Earl Powell residence on Patterson Road for the Labor Day holiday weekend. They had headed for Hastings from Patterson Road. Powell said, to get a pizza at the Pizza Hut in Hastings The accident remains under investigation. Lesick said He said Reynolds had definitely been drinking and police are in the process of obtaining a sample of his blood to test for alcohol levels. Chris H. Maichele MIDDLEVILLE - Mr Chris H. Maichele. 101. of Middleville died Tuesday, September 8, 1987 at the Provincial House. Hastings. Mr. Maichele was bom December 12, 1885, the son of Christian and Rachel (Finkbeiner) Maichele and was raised in Middleville. He graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School and the University of Michigan Law School in 1911. He married Mary I. Camp­ bell in 1913. She died August 23, 1973. He was a practicing corporate lawyer in Grand Rapids with his brother, Fred and also farmed in the Middle­ ville area. Surviving are three sons, C. Fred Maichele of Middleville, Raymond H. Maichele of Belleville and Max E. Maichelc of Urbana, IL; one daught­ er, Mrs. Tom (Ruth) Cordes of Thornton, IL; 16 grandchil­ dren; 25 great grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held 1:30p.m. Fnday, Sept. 11 at Beeler Funeral Home, Middle­ ville. Visitation will be Thurs.. Sept 10 from 7-9p.m. at the chapel. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Provincial House Activities Fund or the charity of one’s choice. Agnes J. Miller LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.‘Caledonia. MI Sunday Morning Worship....................................... 8:30 a.tn. Sunday School 0:45 am. Sunday Morning Worship........................................11:00a.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street 9 45 a m 1100am 9 30a m Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor Rev. Cil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Rev. William Dobson, Pastor M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer q 45 a.m. 11:00 a.m 6:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning Worship..................................................... 11:00 a m. Sunday School...................................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Evening Wor*b>P................................................... 6:00p.m. All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Phone 795-7076 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 6 00pm 7 00 p m 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School f venmg Worship Sers tc e 1000 am 1115am 6 00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue • Church School 9H5 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 pm PHONE 894-8119 Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen Associate Castor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education MIDDLEVILLE - Agnes J. Miller, 60, of Middleville died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1987 at Pennock Hospital as a result of accidental injuries. Mrs. Miller was born Dec. 3, 1926 at Marion, MI, the daughter of Ben G. and Anna (Rozeveld) Brinks. She was married to Leonard F. Miller on April 12, 1952. She was employed at EBI Breakthru for over 15 years and as a driver for Barry Coun­ ty Transit. She was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church and sang in the choir. Surviving are her husband, Leonard; her children. Sue and Rick McIntyre of Middleville, Nancy and Chuck Myers of Hastings, Beverly and Marc Veen of Middleville; seven grandchildren, Nathaniel, CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................................. 5:00 D.m. Sunday Mass............................. 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m First Friday Mass......................................................... 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody ... and lesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday f vening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Rev. Wesley Coffey Rev. Robert Gerke Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship FIRST BAPTIST Aaron, Jessica and Jenny, Ty. Brad and Derrick; three sisters. Mrs. Herman (Laura) Hielzebos of Grand Rapids, Mrs John (Margaret) Keen of McBain and Mrs. James (Greta) Keen of Hudsonville, four brothers, George and Nell Brinks of Marian, Bert and Willie Brinks of Cadillac, Joe and Emma Brinks of Kalama­ zoo and Ben and Teresa Brinks of Grand Rapids; one sister-inlaw, Mrs. Ann Smith of Cale­ donia. She was preceded in death by two brothers. Ed Brinks and Ralph Brinks. Funeral services were held 1:30p.m. Sat., Aug. 29 at Beel­ er Funeral Home, Middleville with Rev. Carl Stascr officiat­ ing. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Love, Inc. Kenneth E. Merriman ALTO - Kenneth E. Mer­ riman. 54, of 5214 Bancroft, passed away August 31. 1987. He is survived by his wife, Alice; his children, Joseph Merriman at home. Ronald and Karen Merriman of Lowell. Tim and Carolyn Yonker of Alto, Randy and Janet McIntyre of Lowell; and five grandchildren. Mr. Merriman was a member ot the Alto United Methodist Church and Alto Lions Club. Funeral services were held Thursday at the Roth Gerst Chapel, Lowell. Rev. Margaret Cobb of Allo United Methodist Church officiated Interment Merriman Cemetery. Morning Worship........................10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman, Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Broadway and Center, Hastings Rev Wayne Smith, Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Euchanst tor monm»i 1000 a m Wednesday. Holy Eucharist —--------------7:15 am Thursday Holy Eucharist ............... 7TX) pm. For local news of Middleville and Caledonia Subscribe today! 795-3345 ^iTnTTTrrimrnn'iTnTrTrrriTiTr F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located m Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship i Interpreted for hearing impaired).................... 9:45a.m. Sunday School....................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................................ 7:00p.m. Pioneer Club iK thru 6 grade).......... Wed., 6:30 p.m. Prajer Meeting Youth Fellowship. ...Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... 795-9277 MIDDLEVILLE Insurance and Medicaid Accepted terne �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / September 10, 1967 / Page 5 Local youth ministries travels to Kentucky Last April, our friends and neighbors in Middleville came to the United Methodist Chur­ ches' Spring Car Wash that raises money each year to help take the church's youth to the Ichthus Music Festival in Wilmore. Kentucky, the last weekend of April. The last two years the com­ munity has helped the church raise over $300 on one day. Eighteen youth and nine adults went to this annual event, the church's fifth trip, which draws over 10.000 peo pic, mostly youth grades 7-12. from across the country . The group spent two days in a small town that mushrooms in size, surrounded by loving Christians, contemporary Christian music, plenty of food, and teaching about faith and youth ministry . “It’s a very uplifting ex­ perience for our ministry when we are coming to the end of another busy and tinng year Many of the youth return home feeling very good about the challenges, the renewal of spirit, and some are a bit different they've really been Messed’" the Rev. Gil Boersma. pastor of the Freeport United Methodist Church, said. Cornerstone Youth Ministries, through Mid­ dleville United Methodist Church, begins their new fall program on Sept. 13 with a time of fellowship, reunion and fun at Pleasure Island in Muskegon. In case of rain or poor weather alternative plans have been made. The group will leave from the U M.C. parking lot at 2 pm on the 13th and return by 9 pm. If they slay in Middleville the program will be done by 5 p m Cost for this season opener is $5.50 (snacks are on sour owni Those attending are asked to dress accordingly as Pleasure Island is a water fun park All youth grades seven through 12 are welcome. Parents able to drive for this event are asked to call at 765-5316. The south group needs help to make another trip to Kentucky for Ichthus '88. and needs to know early about those wanting to be a part of the experience. Phone or write Cornerstone at Box 400. Middleville. MI 49333; phone (616) 795-9266 Shown on the campus of Asbury College, Wilmore, Ky, are (sealed from left) Jenny Weisenhofer, Nicki Harrison, Adelle McLain, Shellie VanSickle, Michelle Kooiman, Chris Newton, (kneeling) Kathy Grube, Kathy Brock, Mike Wierenga, Missy McLair, Jan Weisenhofer, (standing) Teresa Baerman, Deelane Camlang, Jenny Eikenberg, Mandy Baerman, Shawn Haywood, Ginger Cook, Bob Jansen, Carol Ergang, Rev. Gil Boersma, (last row) Marianne Baerman, Ed Weisenhofer, Dick Baerman, Josh Carpenter, Matt Weisenhofer, Ryan Millhouse. Subscribe Now! 795-3345 Fashion workshop set at Gun Lake Come preview fall fashions and learn the latest trends with accents and accessories at the September meeting of the General Federation of Women's Clubs-Gun Lake Area. The first meeting of the season after summer break will be held Wednesday. Sept. 9 at 9:30 a m. at Bay Pointe Restaurant on Gun Lake. 11456 Marsh Road Roberta Winkler of Career Images will present the fashion workshop. Visitors and guests are invited to at­ tend and lunch will be available after the program. After 60 Club to meet The After 60 Club of Mid­ dleville will meet at the VFW Hall for a pot-luck dinner at noon Tuesday. Sept. 15. Mary Ecker will show her film of the Grand Canyon. TWIN '119 - « FULL *169 « pc QUEEN *399 2 pc KING “M9 3 pc wr BLANCO FURNITURE skit* villi Ml 672-5115 or 672-7913 __ rosniuretHc TWIN’199 a* pc FULL ’249 m pc QUEEN *569 2 pc KING *749 3 pc w HOURS CLOSED Labor Day Thurs . 941. Fn 9-9 Tues Web 9-6 Sat 9 5 The Middleville youth group joined over 13.000 people ot the Ichthus Music Festival. School Lunch Menus... Thornapple Kellogg West & McFall Thursday, Sept. 10 West Pizza, carrots, fruit choice. McFall Chicken, mashed potatoes, roll, gravy or butter, peas, fruit choice. Friday, Sept. 11 McFall Pizza, carrots, fruit choice. West Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, roll, gravy or butter, peas, fruit choice Monday. Sept. 14 BBQ beef on bun. coleslaw. fresh fruit, milk. Tuesday. Sept. 15 Fishwich on bun. french fries, mixed veg., fruit or ice cream milk Wednesday, Sept. 16 Chili or homemade style chicken noodle soup, vegetable stick, com bread, milk. Thursday , Sept. 17 West-Pizza, green beans. fruited gelatin. f860or cheeseburger, fixin’s, mixed veg., fruit, french fries. Friday , Sept. 18 McFall-Pizza, green beans, fruited gelatin. West-Pizza, green beans, fruited gelatin. West Hamburger or cheeseburger, fixin’s, mixed veg., fruit, french fries. Hot dog available every day. Whole and 2% milk served every day. Caledonia Elementary Thursday , Sept. 10 Soup choice, grilled cheese, crackers, vanilla torte, milk. Friday , Sept. 11 Barbeque/bun, french fries, veggies and dip, cherry cob­ bler. milk. Monday, Sept. 14 Com dog or hot dog/bun, french fries, baked beans, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 15 Pancakes or waffles, sausage, fruit, milk, juice. Wednesday, Sept. 16 Lasagna, bread and butter, com. apple crisp, milk Thursday. Sept. 17 Chicken patty/bun, potato salad, chips, pudding pop. milk. Friday. Sept. 18 Macaronicheese or tuna casserole, peas, bread and butter, jello topping milk. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 Tuesday. Sept. 15 Pita pocket w ham or tuna salad, peas, fruit cocktail, milk. Wednesday, Sept. 16 Pizza, mixed veg . pineap­ ple. milk. Thursday. Sept. 17 Tender baked chicken, mashed potatoes, roll, given beans, pears, milk Friday. Sept. 18 Cheeseburger or cheesy dog. golden corn, chocolate bananas, milk. Whole and 2% milk served daily. Thornapple Kellogg High School & Middle School Thursday, Sept. 10 Pizza, cole slaw or sweet potatoes, rosy applesauce, milk. Friday. Sept. 11 Beef and noodles or macaroni and cheese. mixed veg., pears, milk Monday. Sept. 14 BBQ on bun or hot dog. cabbage/carrot slaw, milk Parkway Ceptrejlll 1(SK Gun Lake Family Medicine and After Hours Clinic 12850 Chief Noonday Rd., Wayland, Ml Phone 792-6243 Hours: Mon.-Sat 9 a m to 8 pm, Sun 12-5 Appointments Taken X Rays • Lab Brian Tobias, D.O., Family Practice Gary L. Doublestein, D O., After Hours Clinic Coordinator Audrey Alflen, Office Manager ftfii rmrT-rnqnrrrT-TTTT~7T Dr. Michael G. David Announces office hours for the PRACTICE of PODIATRY Medical &. surgical treatment of the foot Located within the Gun Lake Family Medicine Bldg. 12850 Chief Noonday Rd Wayland at Gun Lake Call 792-6243 for Appointment J. SERINI, D.O. and A. COATES, D.O. Now accepting patients for GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE Stomach, intestine 6 liver disease Located at 12850 Chief Noonday Rd Fridays (only by appt.) • Ph. 1 800 331 7354 Insurance only (no charge to patients) ■k, i JJU,. UuAJllt. L 11 JUJl �Page 6 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 10. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sweers (Janice Meyer) from Williamston are the proud parents of Angela Mane, bom Aug 27. Proud grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Sweers and Mr and Mrs Roger Meyer Congratulations to the happy family School started last Monday but getting to school by car or bus was sometimes like runn­ ing an obstacle course. South Street was still under con­ struction And sidewalks and curbs were being poured along the west side of Lake Street A crew from the telephone company was work­ ing on the sidewalk across from Sam’s Joint by the Village Stripper. Johnson Street was being torn up for sewer connections The sewer will start just below School Street and work its way toward Duncan l>akc Avenue. How do you get to the school? You don't, unless y*hj walk or go around to KXhh Street or 84th Street and often you have to watch out for the dump trucks, cranes and cement trucks involved with the street projects Hopefully the roads will he much nicer when all the projects arc finished But until then, you can’t get there from here Over the past few weeks I’ve noticed the leaves are tur­ ning different shades of reds and yellows. The scenery is putting on it’s fall coat. Already George and Ginnie have started raking leaves at the cottage I find myself wondering if there is still time for one more boat ride or fishing trip, one more chance to go swimming, water skiing or surfing or even one more picnic. That's what last weekend was all about. One last shot at having fun in the sun before packing everything up for the winter Saturday we packed up the boat and w ent to Gun Lake for the day. As we were waiting our turn to put the boat in the water, the people readying the boat ahead of us looked familiar. They thought we looked familiar too. And guess what? We were cousins. I haven’t seen them in maybe eight to 10 years. The water was fine and the day was perfect except for the mosquito's. Sunday we once again join­ ed the gang at George’s cot­ tage on Woodbeck Lake. The water was nice and the sun great but the mosquitos were hungry The pontoon is now winterized. Next it's the dock. We tried a new water toy at George's. The knee board finely came We couldn't make it work on Saturday but thanks to Tim Marks we got it mastered by Sunday. Shirley’s so light that board just sails along the top of the water Deb had a little more tnxible but she got the hang of it too. But Tim and Jeff really gave the board a workout and by the time the sun set and the boat was put away for the day, both were able to go backwards, sideways, jump the wake, and fall off real well. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs. Jeffrey Patterson on the birth of a baby girl. Congratulation to Lee and Nancy Terpstra on the birth of a baby girl. Congratulations to Kevin and Chris Giar on the arrival of a new son. It’s a girl! for Roger and Patricia Modreske of Caledonia Congratulations! In looking over my notes and what was in last week's column I missed a birthday. So a great, big happy but late birthday to Veva Shook who's birthday was Sept. 2. Lori J. Sean has reached the one gallon mark at the Grand Valley Blood Program. Congratulations Congratulations to Peter and Marjone Baker who celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary Sept. 6. Congratulations to Gary Durkee, who enjoyed his first day of retirement Aug 31 at age 62. after working 40 years at Consumer’s Power Company. Thelma Gehl drove to Hud sonville last Tuesday after­ noon to visit a friend who is bedridden Clair and Barbara Waite spent the weekend at Muskegon for the Red Arrow Division of the National Guard in which Clair is a member. David and Sue Fleischmann went up north fishing for the weekend. The children all stayed with grandpa and grandma and Uncle Jim Gehl. Sue and David went up to Buch Shores Resort. Lucas Fleischmann injured his tailbone again while play­ ing football last Thursday afternoon. He is restricted from playing for awhile, doc­ tor's orders and had to go to the hospital for x-rays. Larry and Marica Gehl and Gary Tolan and friend went up to Drummond Island fishing over the weekend. Buff (John) and Diane Rodger's family enjoyed their summer vacation up in the Upper Peninsula during August Our condolances to Gladys Abrahams. Her sister-in-law. Mrs. Unnse Graham. 73. of Grand Rapids passed away last week. Our condolances to Larry Link on the passing of his step-mother, Mrs. Mary Link, 87, also to all her family. While Fr. Casack was in Boston a couple weeks ago, he visited a dear friend of his. Iva Langkamp said her granddaughter Robin (Bob and Jean Langkamp's daughter) phoned her last week from California. The next day Iva phoned Bob and Jean too. Everyone is well in California. Jake VanOost had surgery at Ferguesons Hospital last Friday morning Our best w ishes to him Our best wishes to Octo Holton who had been having a rough time gening around lately. New members of Holy Family Church are: Mary Carpenter. Thomas and Teresa Coak ingham. Doug and Peggy Cramer. Michael and Cheryl Farhat and family. William and Phyllis Gehnng and family . Gerald Gerloski Jr.. Richard Gless family. Jeff and Michille Gustrims and family. Pete and Helen Her­ nandez and family. James and Linda Hillen and family. Mr. and Mrs. William Hoggterp. Robert and Fran Hula. Jay and Carol Hurst. Michael and Sharon Kozlowski and family, Lawrence and Tamara Langton and family. Mark Makarewicz and daughter Kari. Effie Moran. James and Kathleen Oliver and family . Leslie and Theresa Rae. Ross and Mane Schafoni. Gerald and Donna Stagray. Mike and Cindy Stevens and family and Mrs. David (Lisa) Stuart and family. Those baptized at Holy Family Church during August were: Eric James Reader. Raymond James Lilley, Samantha Ann Gustinis. Tuesday Kay Howell. Autumn Wynn and Sean Whyatt Crofoot. Robert Wesley Wilbur. Michael Richard Langton, and Melissa Jeanne Stuart. May God Bless them all. Don't forget the bingo games Thursday evenings at the Caledonia American Legion Hall at 6:30 pm., specials and 7 p.m regular games. Come join the group and meet new friends. Food, coffee, tea and pop are available. Don and Lucille McCor­ mick have returned to their home in Florida after their short slay in Michigan. They drove to Detroit to visit their daughter Donna and family before leaving. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Kegerreis visited Ms. Wilma Tagg in Allegan Saturday after­ noon. She’s back home and doing quite well after her re­ cent surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Art Soest called on the Richard Soest family Sunday noon. Perhaps some may know Hank Peterson of Trenary (Upper Peninsula) who passed away a couple weeks ago. Our sympathy to his family. Our condolances to Mrs. Lyle (Dorothy) Kaeche on the passing of her brother, Roman Kaminski, 61, of Wayland on Sept. 4. Services were held at St. Theresa. Wayland. Inter­ ment in Elmwood Cemetery, the Rev. Charles Fischer officiated. Over 40 Holy Family parishioners attended Holy Mass in memory of our deceased at St Patrick’s Cemetery Labor Day with the Rev. Cusick Celebrant. Beautiful morning! Lenn and Nancy Sutlerfield from Sanford visited his mom Saturday at Metroplitan Hospital Her sugar was being checked. They took the Ralph Gehls, Jim Lucas. Jessica arid Julie Fleischmann all out to BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 A Iso Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1 Vi Mlle E of Whitneyvilie JA organizational meeting Sept. 15th Students in Barry Coumy who are interested in par­ ticipating in Junior Achieve­ ment should plan to attend an organizational meeting at 7 p.m Tuesday. Sept. 15 in the Hastings High School Library. Students from ninth through 12th grade are welcome to at­ tend. Parents arc welcome too. Retreshements will be served “We re looking at Monday and Tuesday night programs, beginning Sept 28 and 29.” said John Fehsenfeld. superintendent of the Barry Intermediate Setfool District. Persons who are interested in becoming advisors or who w ish to make donation should write to Hastings Area Junior Achievement, in care of John Fehsenfeld at the BISD, 202 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mi. 49058 Figure proportions & Ideal Silhoutte’ class Cecile Turner. Extension Home Economist in Kent County and Jan Hartough. Barry County Extension Director, will present infor­ mation to help you look at ver tic al and horizontal measurements. This can help determine the best neckline, sleeve style, skirt style and dinner at Spring Inn. Gun jacket length for you Each participant will have Lake, and later spent the night at the Gehls and the rest of the an opportunity to have their individual figure proportions weekend with his family. She analyzed via computer. The visited at Aunt Helen and Un classes w ill be held at the First cle Gib Rich’s All Helen and United Methodist Church. Gib’s seven children came Sept 29 at I p.m. and 7 p.m home Saturday to see her. also The cost is $2 per person. other guests. Helen is grow ing Reservations through the very weak. Cooperative Extension Ser The Soest family visited the vice. 301 S. Michigan Ari Thompson’s at Murry , Avenue. Hastings. Mi.. Lake on Monday. What a day We had a boat ride around the 49058 lake. The girls went swimm­ ing. fishing, and paddled around the lake in a row boat Shirley enjoyed Art’s model of a tug boat that really work­ ed. You sit in a floating lawn chair and the tug pulls you around in the lake. Deb en­ The Wayland Community joyed a floating board about Choir has been re formed and the size of a wide surf board. will begin practices on Sun You could sit on it and paddle day, Oct. 4. 2:30 p.m at it like a Kayak or lay on it and Wayland High School Choral use your arms to make it go. I Room. The group will be think Deb would have liked to preparing for a Christinas take it home. Rich enjoyed be­ concert to be held in ing on and around the boat and water. But the thing that December. fasinated me was the board Interested persons arc in­ that Art rode. The board is vited to come and sing. For about six-foot by six-inches more information, call with one end rounded. About Wayland Community Educa­ one and a half feet from the tion, 792-9153. rounded end a rope is fastened to the under side that goes from the board to the boat. Art started out with his feet on the back end and his hands on the front end and as the boat If your baby is not sitting or pulled him along he would stand up. There’s nothing to crawling.. .If you are concern­ ed about how your toddler hang on to. You just stand on walks, uses his/her hands, the end of it until you get speaks ..If your child has had dumped. No way would I try medical problem that could this affect his/her learning . .If you Next Sunday, Sept 13, the Rev. Lloyd VauLente will be are concerned about your youngster in anyway call, preaching at the Caledonia Ken-O Sha Project Find, United Methodist Church 246-5173. We provide a com­ Sunday school also begins at 9:30 a m. and church service plete evaluation and educa­ tional assessment for babies will be at 11 a.m. from birth to five years of Caledonia received just These services are over an inch of rain from age without charge to all residents Monday night's storm. of Kent County. Have you ever wondered if you were selecting the right types of clothes for your figure proportions’ If you would like to understand the influence of proportion on your appearance and clothing selection, then the "Ideal Silhouette*’ class is for you. New members encouraged to join Wayland Comm. Choir Preschool evaluations REPORTER WANTED Full-time position for news beat. Growing weekly news­ paper company. Send resume and clips to ... Editor, J-Ad Graphics, P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / September 10. 1987 / Page 7 Folk Life Festival is this weekend Foote-Sprouts united 4* Old-time folk crafts like wool dyeing will be revived this weekend at Charlton Park for the annual Folk Life Festival. Terri Trupiano, director interpretive and educational services, demonstrates how the wool is dyed over an open fire. Wildlife Art Show being given at Kellogg Sanctuary Mr and Mrs Brian Sprouts Cynthia Kay Foote and Brian Edward Sprouts were joined in marriage on June 20 at Middleville United Methodist Church Parents of the newlyweds are George and Mabie Foote of Middleville and Edward and Judy Sprouls of Colum­ bus, Ohio. Maid of honor was Nancy Coller, bridesmaids were Lin- da Komarmy and Kris Miller. Best man was Chris Sprouts. Groomsmen were Mike Davis and Bob Birch. Ushers were Jim and Wilbur Foote. Soloist was Nancy Foote and master and mistress of ceremony were Gordon and Phy 11 is Collar. Rev. Stanley Finbeiner performed the ceremony. Party being held for Kow Patties’ owners A fund-raising party will be held for James and Patricia Bowman, owners of Kow Pat­ ties Saloon. on Oct. 17 at the Middleville VFW Hall. Main Street. Middleville. Bowmans' restaurant was A Wildlife An Show and Sale will be held at Michigan State University’s Kellogg Bird Sanctuary near Augusta on Sunday. Sept. 27. from 9 a m. to 4 p.m Three of Michigan's top wildlife artists. Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen. art director ReMMirces Magazine: Rod Lawrence. MUCC 1981 Wildlife Artist of the Year; and David Mohrhardt. museum exhibits preparator and book illustrator, are the Caledonia offers hunter safety destroyed by fire in late June. Anyone wishing to help with the party should call 891-8513 from 9 a m. to 2 p.m. or 795-9132 from 3 to 9 p.m. Community Education is sponsoring “Hunter Safety’’ on Tuesdays. Sept. 14 and 21, and Thursdays. Sept. 17 and 24. at the Caledonia High School Library from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The cost is $2. instructors in a weekend wildlife painting workshop at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. The instructors and artist­ students will offer examples of their original work for .sale on Sunday in the Bird Sanc­ tuary’s auditorium. There is no charge to see the Sunday Wildlife Art Show. Daily admission to the Sanctuary grounds is $1 for adults and $.50 for children (4-17 years). Fora flyer and registration form, contact Robert Mainone, Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, 12685 East C Avenue, Augusta, MI 490 1 2 , 616-671-2510. Back by popular demand, the Folk Life Festival and Quilt Show returns to Charlton Park Village celebrating the arts, crafts, and daily lives of our pioneer ancestors this Saturday and Sunday. Sept. 12 and 13 from 10 a m. to 5 p.m. Over 50 volunteers for the two day event w ill show park visitors a spectrum of historic methods from past centuries, including wool dyeing, blacksmithing, candlemaking, ropemaking, com grinding, soapmaking, spinning, weav­ ing, yam dyeing, quilting, stenciling, and more Musical entertainment will be provided by a dulcimer group while square dancers will also be on hand to liven up th? activities Fresh baked pies will be sold at the historic village both days for 75 cents a slice and dnnks are 25 cents, said the park’s Director of Interpretive and Educational Services Tern Trupiano “In the past this was always the community event at Charlton Park," she said “We’d like to welcome the community to this event It’s return is at their request.” Trupiano said a locally demonstrating a number of the folk life attractions. Trupiano said antique gas and steam engines vs ill be ex­ hibited during the event, which will include grist mill and saw mill operations. All buildings of the Historic Village will be open to the public for view ing, she added “Join us as we celebrate Michigan's ScsquKvntcnmal in two fun-filled days of nostalgia." Trupiano said, "at a family oriented festival which guarantees fun for children fo all ages." Admission is $3 for adults (16 and over) and children are free. Charlton Park is located just oft M 79 between Hastings and Nashville. For further information call (616) 945 3775 Hunter safety course offered at Thornapple Kellogg The Thornapple Kellogg Community Ed office is spon soring a hunter’s safety course on Friday . Sept 25 and Satur day. Sept. 26. People ages 12 years through adult will need to attend both classes before the certificate is issued x Class time for Sept. 25 is 6 p'm. to 9 p.m. The Sept. 26 class will be held 8 a m. through 5 p.m. For Saturday’s class, students will need to br- ing a sack beverage. lunch Berne BLANCO FURNITURE mi Correction — Caldwells will mark 25th anniversary On Fnday, September 11. 1987 • 9am their daughter and son-in-law . Mr and Mrs. Lam Poland. 6869 Whitneyville Rd . Middleville No gifts please. 9pm at BLANCO FURNITURE m Shelbyville The names of Donna (Shaw) and Charles Cox of Middleville were inadvertent­ ly omitted from the informa­ tion supplied for the Mid­ dleville class of 1928 reunion story in last week’s Sun and News. Sandwiches Cones • Platters Malts • Shakes • Floats Coolers • Sundaes Beverages • Take-out Bulk Soft Serve 30%t< NEW FALL HOURS: CONESS’DOGS 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon-Sat. 3-9:30 p.m. Sunday OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 410 Broadway • Middleville Mich. Phone 616-795-2267 Save 30-50% 35% OFF HOURS BLANCO •72-5115 or (72-7R13 CHOUS 131 A 124th Are and a necessary by Sept 22 A $3 registration fee will be charg­ ed and is payable upon registration. Call the Community Ed of­ fice at 795-3397 for further information Registration in person is possible at the office located at the front of the Mid­ dleville High School. A ONE-DAY SPECIAL EVENT sltflbyville A 50th wedding anniversary open house in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Glendon Caldwell vs ill be held Sunday . Sept. 13. from 4-6 p.m. at the home of made quilt will be raffled at 4 pm on Sunday, and that tickets for both the 1987 and 1988 prize quilts will be on sale both days. Quilts of all ages, sizes and colors will be on display at the park museum along with a brief history. Also on hand will be Boy Scouts from the Land of Lakes District, sponsored by Southeastern School and the �Page 8 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 10. 1987 Middleville opens with 30-6 victory Middleville kicks off the 1987 O-K Blue football cam­ paign this Friday undefeated thanks to last week’s im­ pressive 30-6 conquest of Hudsonville Tim Mesccar and Mike Brotherton each scored a pair of touchdowns in leading Middleville to an the rout of Hudsonville in the season opener for both teams The Trojans travel to Hamilton this week Mcsecar. a 6-3. 185-pound senior who finished second in the O-K Blue in rushing last year, scored the first two Tro­ jan touchdowns in the second quarter on runs of five and one yard Mesecar and Brotherton added the twopoint conversions for a 16-0 lead after one quarter Brotherton, Middleville's junior quarterback, scored on one and 27-yard runs in the third quarter with Brotherton adding a two-point conversion for a 30-0 lead Hudsonville finally dented the Trojan end zone late in the third period on a three-yard run. Middleville coach Keith Rhine* said his team looked extremely sharp in gliding past the Eagles, who blasted the Trojans 30-13 in last year's opener “(hir offense was crisp and our defense was extremely crisp.'' said Rhines. who was making his return to the Tro­ jan head coaching ranks after a year off “I was extremely happy with how we played "Sometimes things loo* good on the field, but that doesn't necessarily mean they arc We'll go home now and look at the film.** Middleville, picked to challenge for the O-K Blue ti­ tle in 1987, won the statistical The Fighting Scots won a thriller from the Wayland Wildcats Friday 14-6 in varsi­ ty football. The Scots were held scoreless in the first half and Wayland connected on the strong foot of Tom Anderson for a pair of field goals of 28 and 32 yards. In the second half the Scots got on the scoreboard on the tough defense by the Scots and a key hit by Mike Kidder which caused a Wayland fum­ ble at their own 3 yard line Kidder also recovered the fumble From there. Troy Shane took it over from the 3 yard line and also added the 2 point conversion to break the tie and go ahead 8-6 Tough defense was the rule and again. The Scots shut down Way land and took over Middl*vill«’« Mika Smith (45. obove) it token down by a Hudsonville Eogle in the season opener Friday night Trojan runningback Tim Mesecar (32 right) eludes a tackle in Middleville » 30-6 vic­ tory over the Eagles battle The Trojans piled up 246 yards on the ground while Brotherton hit 3-of-7 passes for 33 yards Middleville had eight first downs. Brotherton carried the ball 10 times for 100 yards white Mcsecar finished with 64 yards on 13 carries. Hudsonville finished with 203 totalyards on 134 rushing and 69 passing. Eagle quarter backs hit only 6-of-l6 passes. The Trojans open the O-K Blue season this Friday at Hamilton. keep the pressure on her op­ ponent throughout the match. Julie DeMorrow and Jill Dussia were selected “players of the match” in the Byron Center match. First singles player Julie DeMorrow dominated her opponent throughout the match. After losing the first game. Julie went on to win the match by winning 12 straight games. Julie used strong ground strokes and served to over­ power her opponent. Jill Dussia had a very tough match at second singles. Jill lost the first set 3-6. but bounced back to win the se­ cond 6-3. in the third set Jill fell behind 0-3. Jill was deter­ mined to give it her best shot and came back to tie the match at 3-3 with some very deter­ mined play Jill worked very hard for the remainder of the match. The hard work paid off as Jill went on to win the third set and the match 6-4. It was a great come from behind win for Jill and should add a great deal to her confidence. Middles ilte 5, Hamilton 2. 1st singles. Julie DeMor­ row. won 6-0. 6-2; 2nd singles. Kathy Cooley, lost 2-6. 3*6; 3rd singles. Stacey Anderson, lost 1-6, 3-6; 4th singles. Bonnie Bekkenng. Middleville begins frosh team Due to increased interest in Girls Basketball. Middleville has a new freshman team coached by Richard Lintz The team has been working dunng August on pressure defense and basics. They have shown a lot of improvement enthusiasm and promise for the future Team members in­ clude Jamie Beuschel. Mary Cister. Pam Elkins. Trena Herrmemtt. Polls Kidder. Shelly VanSickle. Sue Wheeler, and Lon W tennga Do to a lack of Freshmen teams, the Trojans face some very good competition with city powerhouse teams Grand­ Mite, Catholic Central and West Catholic. They also face two strong local teams Way land and Caledonia In their first two games the Lady Trojans defeated Gull Lake Tuesday 31-21 Leading the team in scoring was Sue Wheeler with 12 pts. and Sue Seger with 6 pts. Thursday they travelled to Catholic Centrid and were defeated in a lough see-saw battle 30-29. Leading the Tro- jans in scoring were Sue Wheeler with 9 pts and Pam Elkins with 8 pts The Trojans will face Wayland away on Tuesday and then host West Catholic on Thursday. TK junior varsity wins opener The TK jayvee girl's basketball team started the season off w ith a victory against Lowell The final score was 34-22. but the game wjfo dose for the first three quarters. In the first half, the teams scored about the same, with TK scoring 2 in the first quarter and 9 m the second quarter and Lowell scoring 8 and 2. In the second half, especially tn the fourth quarter, f K outplayed Lowell the ball on their own 30 yard lie Two plays later Shane broke a 67 yard dash down to the Wayland 3. Rich MoiXi took it in from the 2 yard line for the score The 2 point at­ tempt by Shane was no good The Wildcats again were driving and were forced to punt, the ball ended up deep in the Scots end at their own 12 yard line. Three plays later Rich Moon found Greg Kral alone 43 yards down field for a key Caledonia first down and the Scots ran out the clock Key players with outstanding games were Rich Moon. Troy Shane (17 car­ ries. 126 yards) offense Lenny Clark. Scott Gnass. Rob Andrusiak. Mike Bowen. Chris Webster. Mike Kidder and Mike Naughton on the defense. Next game is Lee at Lee. Caledonia jayvees prevail over Wayland in football Trojan tennis team beats two foes The Trojan tennis team got off to a gixxi start last week with a 5-2 win over Hamilton and followed that up with a 7-0 win over Byron Center, fhe two wins stretched the Trojan league win streak to 50 wins without a loss. Bonnie Bekkenng was the player of the match " in the Hamilton match. Bonnie played very well in her first singles match. She played with good intensity and con­ tinually moved her opponent around the court Her serves helped to make the difference in this match. Bonnie used a solid high percentage serve to Caledonia wins grid debut over Wayland w uh good hustle and fi ne shooting The score at the end of third quarter was 21 to 18. Scoring for the Trojans were Tammy Ruffner with 2 points, with 4 points apiece were Mandy Baerman and Cathy Grube, scoring 11 points was Jenn Karel and scoring 13 points was Vai Jackiewkz It was a team ef­ fort. so even if they didn't score, all the girts piaved well won 6-1, 6-3. 1st doubles, Michele Errair & Jill Dussia won 6-2, 6-3; 2nd doubles. Barb Hoisted & Katie Elies won 6-1, 6-2; 3rd doubles, Nicki Harrison & Kathy Brock won 6-0, 6-2. Middles ilte 7, By ron Center 0. 1st singles, Julie DeMor­ row won 6-1, 6-0; 2nd singles, Jull Dussia won 3-6, 6-3, 6-4; 3rd singles, Stacey Anderson won 6-1, 6-2; 4th singles, Bonnie Bekkering won by default. 1st doubles. Barb Hoisted & Katie Elies won 6-0, 6-2; 2nd doubles, Nicki Harrison & Kathy Brock won 6-0, 6-1; 3rd doubles, Jenni Groves &. Amy Rector won 6-2, 6-3. The Fighting Scot Junior Varsity ftxstball team opened the 1987 season w ith a 20-6 win over the Wayland Wildcats at Wayland last Thursday. The Wildcats were the first team to put on a drive when a pass play of 40 yards carried them to the Fighting Scot 20 yard line. On the very next play the Wildcats scored on a run off their right side The try for the two point conver­ sion failed. Late in the first half the Fighting Scots mounted a drive of their own. only to have time run out on them on the Wildcats 8 yard line The Wildcats returned the favor 4 plays later as they snapped the ball over he was hit by Tom Cox jarring the ball loose into the end zone where it was covered for a touchdown by Rick Olson The Fighting Scots try for the two point conversion failed and the score was tied at 6-6 Later in the third quarter a bad snap on a punt set up another scoring opportunity for the Fighting Scots On fourth down Rick Olson hit Scott Burd with a 12 yard scoring strike to put the Fighting Scots on top for good Rick Olson ran in the two point conversion and at the end of the third quarter the Fighting Scots had a 14-6 advantage. The fourth quartet lielonged to the Fighting Scots as Wayland never entered Caledonia territory Rick Olson capped the scoring on a 24 yard run in the fourth period. The PAT failed Caledonia finishes 9 of 26 in Kent Golf Invitational Caledonia Varsity Golf Team season is in progress. The team finished 9th out of 26 in the tough Kent County Invitational. In the second match of the year Caledonia defeated Kenowa Hills and Unity Christian, however, they lost to Grandville. Caledonias Rick Simpson was match medalist with a 76 at Fairway Estates Course. Caledonia starts league play this week with Comstock Park, Byron Center, Mid­ dleville and Godwin. The 1987 Caledonia Girls’ Tennis team has an experienc­ ed line-up The first four singles and first doubles posi lions are field by seniors Playing first singles is Min dy Erridge; at second singles is Stephanie Breen; third singles is Nancy Graham, and fourth singles is Sara VanKuiken At first doubles are Jenny Bushman and Traci Pries, second doubles are Jixli lumslra and Vonme Morin nad third doubles are Kim Graham and Katie Ramsey In their first week of match play Caledonia defeated Lee 6-1 and narrowly lost to Hamilton 3-4. Caledonia cross country team opens with two impressive victories The Caledonia Fighting Scots' Cross Country team opened the 1987 season by defeating the Coopersville Broncos 15-50 and the East Grand Rapids Pioneers 15-49 at meets held at Caledonia Lakeside Park on Sept. 1 The Scots completely dominated the meet by placing 6 runners ahead of East Grand Rapids first runner and 14 runners in front of Coopers* ilte's first runner Caledonia's top runners were Dave Smith 1-16:30. Doug Curtis 2-16:38, Tim Hodgkin­ son 3-16:41, John Barstis 4- 16:50. Mark Cherpes 5- 17:01. Jeff Pierce 6-17:09, Sam Wilkinson 8-17:16. and Jeff Groendyke 9-17:18 The Caledonia Cross Coun­ try team improved their season record to 4 wins and 0 losses as they put together an outstanding early season team performance to shut out both Lowell and Unity Christian by the xlenttcal scores of 15-50. Caledonia’s Dave Smith set a new Caledonia course record with a first place finishing time of 16:19 The ocher top Caledonia finishers were Tim Hodgkinson 2- 16:28, John Barstis 3- 16:38, Doug Curtis 4 16 41. Mark Cherpes 5-16:54, Jeff Pierce 6-17:01. Sam Wilkinson 7-17:02, and Jeff Groendyke 8-17:04 David Smith �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 10. 1987 / Page 9 CALEDONIA GYMNASTICS CLUB 9807 CHERRY VALLEY RD.. CALEDONIA Call 891-8693 CALEDONIA FARMERS ELEVATOR 146 E MAIN. CALEDONIA Call 891-8108 Caledonia Foods 9960 CHERRY VALLEY. S.E.. CALEDONIA Call 891-1058 Caledonia Lumber Vor»ity Footboll: (bock from left) cooch Shefferly, cooch Reed. Lenny Clork. Tom Jurgens Byrne Harmon, Gregg lllakainen, Mike Bowen, Mike Naughton, Scot Gnass. Kirt Graham. Mike Dragoo. Chip Netzel, cooch Merrmon (middle from left) Chris Webster. Josh Auftoff, Greg Kral. Brian VandenBerg, Jim Hegel Brod Ruth, PerOlaff Steinsland, David Raab, Rich Moon. Nate Heybor, Rob Andrusiak, Dave Wilson, Tom Price, (front from left) Tom Barron, Craig Bailey. Mike Mervau, Tom Purdy, Bill Crandall, Todd Jousma, Brent Walbridge. Mike Kidder, Joe Mcomber, Mark Olivier, Troy Shane, Wilbur Welton and Todd Overmire. Optimism is the key word for Caledonia football ’87 team The Caledonia Fighting Scots arc optimistic about their 1987 football season The Scots arc returning from a fine 6-3 campaign in 1986 and should feature some hard hitting defense and some quickness at offensive hack. The Scots are lead offen­ sively by two returning seniors in offensive guard Scott Gnass 6’1”, 195 and Troy Shane. 5’5”. 140 lb senior speedster who gained over 1.000 yards last season and was honorable mention all state running back last season Expected to help the offense run smoothly is FB Mike Naughton and OT Lenny Clark. A host of juniors should contend for positions right away and one is at quarter back Rob Andrusiak. On the defense the Scots return six starters from last years team which posted 5 shut-out victories Lead by senior defensive back Rich Moon 6'I”. 155. Coach Shef­ ferly says he is the best DBack he has coached yet. Defensive ends Lenny Clark, Mike Naughton. Noseman Sco« Gnass. OLBers. Brent Wallbridge, and Todd Jousma will add great experience to the team defense and quickness. “If we can develop the of­ fense and a strong kicking game we will again be a con­ tender. I feel strongly that we can reach our goals and have a good season.” said coach Shefferly. Assisting on the varisty level is Jim Reed and Jon Meerman. J.V. coaches Buzz Leatherman and Larry Griswold. Freshmen coaches Ron Pyper and Bob Bowman and 78er coaches Paul Nixon and Gary Graham. Caledonia knocks off East Grand Rapids, 54-21, Friday With a lol of hard work and aggressive play the Caledonia Lady Scots varsity cage team came back from a lough loss against West Catholic. 56-50. last Thursday to beat East Grand Rapids 54-21. Linda Powers and Sarah Ashbaugh were high scorers against East with 12 points with Tricia Kowal adding 9 points Tracy Lynn scored 13 points against West Catholic with Linda Powers con­ tributing I0 points. Rebounding leaders have been shared by several players against West Catholic Linda Powers grabbed II boards and Tricia Kowal ripped down 7. In the game against East Grand Rapids Tricia Kowal controlled the boards with 9 rebounds. Sally Clark had 8 boards, and Katie Kowalcyyk took down 7 rebiHinds It’s early but already the Lad> Scots learned they will have to work hard each step of the way. and they want to be read) for the challenges that lay ahead 115 KINSEY. CALEDONIA Call 891-8143 Caledonia Oil Co. 9266 CHERRY VALLEY. S.E., CALEDONIA Call 891-8198 CALEDONIA VILLAGE HARDWARE 9379 CHERRY VALLEY. CALEDONIA Call 891-9255 Cedar Closet 9359 CHERRY VALLEY, CALEDONIA Call 891-1584 Central Auto Parts 227 E. MAIN ST., CALEDONIA Call 891-1172 Country Town Floral 9335 CHERRY VALLEY, CALEDONIA Call 891-8646 Duthler of Caledonia 9595 CHERRY VALLEY RD , CALEDONIA Call 891-9226 E-Z Stop Self-Serve 9807 CHERRY VALLEY, CALEDONIA Call 891-8845 RAINBOW’S END YARN, CRAFT & VARIETY 9343 CHERRY VALLEY, CALEDONIA Call 891-1106 The New Design Girls Basketball: (back from left) Sarah Ashbaugh, Kristen Molis, Linda Powers, Kristi Doorn, Mindy Beck Rebecca Stouffer, Debbie Schumacher, (front from left) cooch Rebecca McKee. Sally Clork, Christy Leatherman, Tricia Kowal, Katie Kowalczyk and Tracy Lynn. 9365 CHERRY VALLEY, S.E., CALEDONIA Call 891-9257 HARVEST HOUSE RESTAURANT 9810 CHERRY VALLEY RD., CALEDONIA Follow Middleville and Caledonia Sports in the SUN & NEWS Call 891-9195 Sam’s Joints 107 MAIN ST., CALEDONIA Call 891-8325 SNIDER HOME ENTERTAINMENT CENTER State Bank of Caledonia Seif & Sons Chevrolet 9359 CHERRY VALLEY S.E., CALEDONIA 627 E. MAIN, CALEDONIA 632 E MAIN. CALEDONIA Call 891-9292 Call 891-8113 Call 891-8104 �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 10. 1987 Experience brightens Caledonia cross country The 21-boy members and the nine girl members of the Caledonia Fighting Scot Cross Country teams have just com­ pleted three weeks of workouts in preparation for the 1987 season. During the week of August 23, 15 members of the Scot's boys cross country team traveled north to the Ed Passenger cot­ tage on Torch Lake for four days of intensive trail running at Camp Run A-Lot. The boys 1987 team is an extremely experienced team which has 16 lettermen refur ning from the 1986 team which was O.K. Blue Cham pion, “B” Regional Cham­ pton and I Oth place finisher in the State B meet The returning seniors are John Barstis. Mike Berends. Maa Bums. Mark Cherpes. Doug Curtis. Jeff Groendyke. Mike Nickels. Jeff Pierce. Mark Prins. Dave Smith, and Curt VanMeter The returning juniors are Tim Hodgkinson. Dai Wessman. and Sam Wilkin­ son. Representing the sophomore class are Brian Boot. Paul Burchfield, and Andy Lillie. The four freshmen on the team are Eric Curtis, Jason Groendyke, Bruce Lai, and Rick Petchauer The Caledonia girls, who were 1986 O.K Blue Co­ Champions. have six return­ ing veterans: Chns Fowler. Mary Gorsky. Traci Goodnough. Kns Overmire. Shan­ non Plants, and Tern Ruehs. The new runners for the Scots this year are Nicole Buer. Stephanie Lund, and Roni Robertson Again this year the Scots first three dual meets will be at Caledonia Lakeside Park starting at 4 p.m. The Scots first three dual meets are: Sept. 1. East Grand Rapids and Coopersville; Sept 3, Lowell and Unity Christian; and Sept 10. Forest Hills Northern and Hopkins Girls Cross Country: (bock from left) Roni Robertson Shannon Plonts, Chris Fowler, cooch Dove Hodgekinson, (front from left) Terri Ruehs. Kris Overmire, Troci Goodnough. (Not pictured) Stephanie Lund, Mary Gorfky, Nicole Buer and Deb Schumacher. Fighting Scots experienced in tennis competition W t The 1987 Caledonia girls’ tennis team has an experienc­ ed line-up. The first four singles and first doubles posi­ tions are held by seniors. Playing first singles is Min­ dy Erridge, at second singles is Stephanie Breen, third singles is Nancy Graham, and fourth singles is Sara VanKuiken. At first doubles are Jenny Bushman and Traci Pries, second doubles are Jodi Twinstra and Vonme Morin. and third doubk-s arc Kim Graham and Katie Ramsey. In their first week of match play. Caledonia defeated Lee 6-1 and narrowly lost to Hamilton 3-4. Boys Cross Country: (back from left) cooch John Soderman, Andy Lillie, Paul Burchfield, Eric Curtis, Brian Boot, Doug Curtis. Mark Prins. Jason Groendyke. Tim Hodgkinson, Bruce Lai, (front from left) Mike Berends Som Wilkinson. Jeff Groendyke. Mott Burns, Curt VanMeter, Mike Nickels, JeH Pierce. Dave Smith, Mark Cherpes, Dai Wessman. (Not pictured) John Barstis and Rick Petchauer. BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 9548 (M 37) Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Vermontville Chamber to sponsor all-sports card show The Vermontville Chamber of Commerce will sponsor an All Sports Card Show Satur­ day, Sept. 12 at the Carpenter’s Den lounge PEACHES Country Crafts, Apples, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, preserves and Honey HILTON FARMS — APPLE ACRES 2893 108th St., Caledonia. Ml where a surprise pro sports figure i?i scheduled to appear. Chamber President Doug Durkee said at least 10 card dealers will be present with their array Of cards from a number professional sporting events. The show is set to take place in the Carpenter’s Den ban­ quet room at 177 S. Main St. from 10 a m. to 4 p.m Admission is free, and those planning to attend are asked to use the rear entrance. Dealers wishing to display can reserve a table by calling Don Mulvany at 726-1403 or Doug Durkee al 726-1121. 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Eagmt •Fuel gauge • Up to 10.4 hours continuous openhon • Large w hMor and mutftor tor qwM operation • Soito state igmtion • LM 0d Shut-oM GAS DRIVEN GENERATORS t# 6200 WATTS Uet Pric< $1,000,00 Our Price ‘799.00 Girls Tennis: (back row from left) Sara VanKuyken, Jenny Bushman, Nancy Graham, Tricia Crow, Karla Oosterhouse, Kimberly Grahom, Nicki McDonald, Holly Hunter, Yumiko Nozawa, coach Judy Ferguson (front from left) Troci Pries, Stephanie Breen, Mindy Erridge, Aleassa Schambers, Vonni Morin, Cheryl Kral and Jodi Tuinstra. Wiffle Mania ’87 Tourney called ‘a great success’ What startea out as a friend­ ly game of backyard wiffle ball turned into the first of many tournaments to be spon­ sored in the greater Mid­ dleville area. The Wiffle Mama ’87 tour­ nament began August 21 with the 14 and under age group The 15 and older division began on Saturday. Aug. 22. Opening ceremonies were highlighted by Mayor Duane Thatcher throwing in the first ball Later m the afternoon TV 8 s Phil Johnson covered the big event with highlights P.O. Box 283, Caledonia Call ... 235-2402 Mdhousc taking second in the 14 and under bracket. Wiffle Mama 87 was spon­ sored by Middle Mart, Mid­ dleville 76. Hair We Are, Professional Care, Village General Store, Eldon Newmyer, DC., and Bailey Concessions. Wiffle Mama ’88 is in the planning stages. Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Your Lawn Mower GAS DRIVEN GENERATORS to 6200 Watts WEST MICHIGAN PUMP, INC. shown on the II p.m. newscast. Sunday, the cham­ pionship games were played, with Kit Roon, Middleville village manager, throwing in the first ball Trophies were presented to Doug Ybema taking first place, and to Pete Bailey lak mg second in the 15 and older bracket and to David Lehman taking first place, and Ryan 307 N. Arlington (M-37) Call... 795-3345 Sun & News Classifieds! /Or 'i* ’kJ Bob Klinge ,^3 ~ 795-7647 j| Middleville �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 10, 1967 / Page 11 \ CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m. Lost <& Found Miscellaneous LOST prescription sunglasses at FURNITURE BUYERS. First Caledonia football game on time ever in Michigan factory Sept. 4, in glass case from Dr. authorized sale on Berne living Choryan. Call Jim Bloem room and Richardson Bros, 891-1760 dining room and Sealy bedding. Meet the reps and win gift certi­ Business Services ficates. One day only. 9am-9pm. DRYWALL, hanging, finish­ Friday, Sept 11, 1987 only at ing, textured ceiling, sprayed Blanco Furniture. Only 6 miles ceilings, 10 yean experience. southeast of Hopkins, in Shelby­ 945-5063 or 623-2804 ville. 672-5115_____________ Lansing Diary: Rep. Paul Hilkgonds The foliowing bills, which I supported, recently received legislative approval and have been signed into law : Financing Solid Waste Disposal Projects (PA 118). The Slate Treasurer will be able to invest up to 10% of the State s common cash fund, FURNITURE BUYERS. First RECLINER BUYERS, mark about $250 million, to create a time ever in Michigan factory your calendars..Sept 18 thru source of funding for low in­ authorized sale on Berne living Oct 4. Blanco Furniture will be terest loans to municipalities room and Richardson Bros, having a special La-Z-Boy dining room and Sealy bedding. recliner, sofa and modular sale. for solid waste disposal Meet the reps and win gift certi­ Blanco Furniture, Shelbyville, facilities. To qualify for assistance, projects must be ficates. One day only. 9am-9pm. 672-5115_________________ deemed economically sound Friday, Sept 11, 1987 only at CONGRATULATION! to Blanco Furniture. Only 6 miles John Corsiglia of Gun Lake by the State Treasurer. southeast of Hopkins, in Shelby­ Repealing an Emergency winner of the 1961 red.'white ville. 672-5115_____________ Chevy Station wagon. Blanco Powers Act (PA 100-101). POLE BUILDINGS- Furniture, Shelbyville, Under a 1980 law, the Gover­ nor was granted power to Completely erected 24*x40'x8’ 672-5115__________________ declare a state prison over­ $3650. Includes one service door WANTED: Wrecked or used and choice of 9x7 overhead or crowding emergency - and pick-ups for parts. Snyder and slider. Fast starts on most build­ Son Used Auto Parts Phone reduce the minimum ings, contact us on any size. Call sentences of prisoners not ser­ 792-2606 or 792-2812 Mecca Buildings for your local ving mandatory terms. Gover­ representative at Community Notices nor Blanchard has refused to 1-800-544-6682 or Local NOTICE: Middleville Co-op use this authority, and the 616-887-8855 Preschool is taking fall registra­ legislature is supporting a Pets tions for 3 and 4 year olds. The massive prison construction preschool is held at Middleville program that will add 11.600 SHELTY: AKC, 16 weeks, tri Christian Reform church 708 W. permanent cells by 1990. color female, eyes cert., $250 or Main St For information call Public Acts 100 and 101 best offer. 891-8449 891-8020 repeal the 1980 Prison Over­ Help Wanted crowding Act. Jobs Wanted NOW HIRING PEOPLE: to Following a Federal Man­ demostrate a complete party DEPENDABLE mother of two date (PA 120-121). The plan line of gifts and toys. Add would like to babysit your child Federal Government has extras to your life with a job right in my Middleville home. 2 miles ordered states to exempt from out of your home. No invest­ west of M-37 795-9720. their sales taxes all items ment. FREE catalogs, paper For Rent which can be bought with supplies, and hostess gifts. No deliveries or collections. Also BANQUET HALL FOR food stamps -- or nsk losing booking parties. Call Cathy RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ the entire food stamp pro­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar gram The federal rationale is 616 795-7133 and kitchen facilities avail­ that taxing food stamp pur­ For Sale able. Call 672-7110. chases reduces the value of the program to recipients. APPLES- Macs already picked, Garage Sale These measures comply with Jonathons-pick your own. Sweet cider starting Sept. 11. Wilson’s FLEA MARKET: Sat, Sept. the mandate, at a cost of about Orchard 8900 Alaska Ave., 19 on lawn of Peace Reformed $1 million to the State Caledonia. 891-1477. Closed Church, 9:00 to 3:00. Spots Treasury. Sundays___________________ available. Call Helen at State Capitol Restoration 795-3002__________________ FOR SALE: Garage door, 7ft (PA 123). Preservation of by 16fu Complete with hard­ GARAGE SALE: Household Michigan's historic State ware, $75. Cal) Caledonia items, clothing, various misc. Capitol building moved one Fri. & Sat. Sept. 11-12,9 to 6pm. 891-8689 _____ step forward with creation of 2 miles west of Caledonia. 4944 an executive-legislative ad­ FURNITURE BUYERS, Blan100th St.__________________ visory committee to review co Furniture in Shelbyville is an authorized Bassett Furniture GARAGE SALE: 6 family, and recommend restoration something for everyone, some Bedroom Dealer. For quality plans. Renovating the Capitol sleep, Blanco Furniture is an large items, ’77 Camera, humid­ and relocating existing offices authorized Sealy and Scaly Post- ifier, etc. 729 Bouman Dr., outside of the building could urepcdic as well as a Simmons Middleville. Sat. Sept. 12 9-5pm cost $150-5200 million, to be and Simmons Beautyrest Deal­ STREET SALE: Sat. Sept 12, financed primarily by the sale er. Blanco Furniture also carries 9-5, Whitneyville Rd., of state bonds. the complete line of La-Z-Boy (Middleville) between 108th Postponing Transporta­ Products including sofas, love and % mile south of Parmalee tion Financing Decisions scats, sleepers, reclina-rockers, and 8855 and 8896 Parmaiee. (PA 103). The current for­ reclina-way, La-Z-Rocker, 11 garages, 40 families. Some­ mula for distributing state Motion-Modular groups and thing for everyone, watch for transportation funds to local sofette. Blanco Furniture, Shel­ balloons. governments was extended to byville, 672-5115 Oct. 30. Because of the Governor’s opposition to a fuel tax increase, lawmakers are negotiating a package of fee hikes to address the backlog of road construction ■ OF WEST MICHIGAN, INC. and maintenance needs. Diversifying Bank In­ vestments (PA 104). Public Act 104 expands the Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service categories of mvestmens PHONE — 795-7625 which slate-chartered banks can make; for example, 10 124 East Main St.. Middleville, Ml 49333 percent of an institution's assets may be invested in real estate purchase and F ... x ..... i development KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY /— —\ An Even Plaving Field (PA 106). Savings and loan insiitutKMis now enjoy in­ terstate merger and acquisi­ HJct CM ^9 tion and lending and invest­ GAS/DCSa SHFSWVf SERVING C/AC. GAS ment powers similar to those HOME OfSEt granted to banks by the ;ARM CHPRfiY WA! i fy tfOOSEf* 1985-85 legislature tfMTw KTDv 9266 CHcRHt VALLEy SKAfx rOUSTRV CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 Strengthening Child Sup­ port Enforcement (PA (616)891-8198 97-99). This package com­ PROPANE REFILL SERVICE plies with federal directives OmPI w i GRAPHIC communications OS - - ---- - 1987 Caledonia Varsity Golf Team— Caledonia High School Golf Team: (back fronn left) asst, coach Welton Hodge. Joel Heinlein, Bill Leatherman, Rick Simpson, Mike Foreman, Kory Mossell. coach Cal Keizer, (front from left) Brad Harmelink, Tim Scott. Kent Taylor and Spike Baird. (Not pictured) Chad Decker and Jeff Tolan. by: i) making each support payment an enforceable judg­ ment; 2) entitling the judg­ ment to “hill faith and credit" in other states' courts; 3) specifying that courts have the power to punish, by fine or imprisonment, persons who reftise to comply with alimony or child support orders. These measures improve what already is one of the toughest state laws in the nation for ordering and collecting child support. Re-calculating State Revenue Sharing (PA 88). By including special assessments for such services as police and fire protection • PUBLIC NOTICE • Date: September 4, 1987 Permit No. MI0004405 Bradford-White Corp. The Michigan Water Resources Commission proposes to reissue a discharge permit to Bradford-White Corporation, 200 Lafayette Street. Middleville, Michigan 49333. The applicant manufactures hot water heater tanks. The applicant discharges treated purged groundwater to the Thornapple River in Section 23, T4N, R10W, Barry County. The draft permit includes the following modifications to the previously issued permit: Addition of a treated purged groundwater discharge and elimination of process water discharges. Comments or objections to the draft permit received by October 5, 1987, will be considered in the final decision to issue the permit. Persons desiring information regarding the draft permit, procedures for commenting, or requesting a hearing should contact: Ms. Diane M. Carlson, P.E., Permits Section, Surface Water Quality Division, Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 30028, Lansing, Michigan 48909, Telephone: 517-373-8088. Copies of the public notice and draft permit may be obtained at the Surface Water Quality Division District Office located at 621 North 10th Street, P.O. Box 355, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. Telephone: 616-685-9886, or at the DNR Region III Headquarters at the State Secondary Complex, P.O. Box 30028, Lansing, Michigan 48909, Telephone: 517-322-1687. COMMISSION ORDER CF (Under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) STURGEON SIZE LIMIT The Natural Resources Commission, at its meet­ ing on October 7, 1983, under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended, ordered that no sturgeon may be taken or possessed from the watersQf this state of a length less than 50 inches for,ajferiod of five years beginning January 1, 1984. through March 31, 1989. Jacob A. Hoefer, Chairperson Natural Resources Commission John M. Robertson Executive Assistant Countersigned: Ronald O. Skoog, Director Department of Natural Resources �Page 12 I The Sun and Hews, Middleville, Ml / September 10, 1987 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-09-16.pdf 68539a7684ee51409490b08fa4e41c07 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 117th Year'Twenty Cents Middleville. Michigan 49333 No 19 - September 16.1987 New academic requirements set at TK High by Kathleen J. Oresik Thornapple Kellogg Sch<x>ls adopted a resolution to revise their high school academic requirements and elementary class size to qualify for additional state aid during the 1988-89 school year School Superintendent Steve Garrett told members of the Board of Education Mon day that in order for the schools to recieve an addi­ tional $20 per student next year, elementary class size will have to be maintained at an average of not more than 25 pupils in kindergarten through third grade He also said that two years of high school science and one semester of computer classes will be included in graduation requirements High School Principal Hank Dugan said that would pro­ bably mean that the cur­ riculum council will need to recommend a more intense computer program and that the science department will have to be expanded, meaning at least an additional part time instructor Total enrollment in the schools this fall stands at 2.099. he said Board members also agreed that high school, alternative high school education and adult education classes re­ quired for graduation credit should remain the same as those approved last year. Approval of handbooks for the high school, middle school and the two elemenalary schools was tabled until the October meeting A request by Special Educa­ tion Director Naomi Barber for destruction of the special education file was referred by the board to the school attorney. Barber proposed that the students' special education central registry be moved to the inactive file in the event a student mo\ es from the school district; has had a one year followup after graduation, or is terminated in special educa­ tion programs and/or ser­ vices; or if a student has died. She also proposed that the students' inactive central file be destroyed after the stu­ dent'* 27th birthday, accor­ ding to the following pro­ cedure: a letter be sent to the parent!s) informing them of the destruction. If the parent or former student wish to question the destruction, they should arrange for an appoint­ ment with the director of special education If no response is made the file would be destroyed 30 days from the date of the letter, she said In addition, other student information, including name, age. address, birthdate will be kept without time limitation, she said. The mam reason for the proposed destruction of the files is to help conserve space, she said, adding that many old files are no longer needed and that it would not be of a benefit to transfer them to microfilm. The board adopted goals and objectives, as presented, for grades kindergarten through 12 in the special ed department Barber said the department spent over one year for­ mulating the outline that also includes speech and language instructional services, school social work services and psychological and teacher consultant services. "It dove tails effectively and helpfully with the the general education curriculum for staff and students.” she Village land is not for sale by Kathleen J. Oresik Members of the Middleville Village Council decided last week to hold on to a 20-acre parcel of village property in the hopes that it will be worth more in the future. Crane Road residents John and Carolyn Sleensma asked the village council last month to consider selling them village property that adjoins their land. The matter was referred to the Public Works "B“ Com­ mittee. which recommended that the village not dispose of the property unless it is to be developed “The property is worth lit­ tle as it stands We recom­ mend that it not be sold at this time." Delbert Riley, com­ mittee chairperson, said. Trustee Marilyn VandenBerg noted that the properly had no water or sewer hook up and trustee Floyd Bray said he felt the village would gain by selling the land because it could col­ lect properly taxes. In other business village at­ torney James Fisher said he would be meeting with members of the Public Safety Committee Sept. 22 to take steps to reinstate the Mid­ dleville Police Department of­ ficers as members of the Fraternal Order of Police. The department’s member­ ship expired June 30, he said In other police business. Of­ ficer Joe Wenger said he and a fellow officer confiscated a lone marijuana plant located in the backyard of the Mid­ dleville Downs subdivision residence last month. He said the department received the tip from a neighbor “The plant is in the evidence room but it’s hard to pin manufacturing and delivery when there is only one plant. It (the plant) will be disposed of this week,” he said. Trustee Lon Myers inform­ ed the council that the joint village and Thornapple Township committee studying the feasibility of sharing a building project will be meeting Thursday to discuss their findings. Treasurer Gary Rounds, on behalf of the Middleville/Thomapple Township Fire Department. asked the council to approve spending $1,300 to replace the old tile floor at the fire bam in time for Fire Prevention Week, beginning Oct. 1. Rounds said the department would be receiving a lot of visitors that week and the tiles also need to be replaced for safety reasons. Some tiles are breaking up in front of the door, he said. It was noted that the council authorized the village manager to spend $1,000 one year ago for the new floor Rounds said the price is now $1,300. After some discussion the council members agreed to authorize the village manager to spend the $1,300 for the new floor provided that at least one more bid for the work is received. Spaghetti Dinner October 2 The annual Middleville Rotary Club Spaghetti Dinner will be held Friday. Oct 2 at Thornapple Kellogg High School cafeteria. Dinner will be served from 5-7 p.m. Tickets are available for $3 from any Rotarian. The proceeds are for a Thomapplc Kellogg High School scholarship TK High's Trojans will take on Caledonia's Fighting Scots in a varsity football home game after the dinner said. Excerpts of the elementary goals and objectives are as follows: The elementary goals and objectives include providing a supportive individual cur nculum for each child based on his/her unique learning style; continuing the child's active participation in the regualar education curriculum with modifications as needed; generating awareness on the part of the regular education teachers and administrators that they have responsibility for all students assigned them, and having special education teachers move toward con­ sultation and teaching groups of handicapped children in regular classrooms. Aiding in transition to the middle school social academic environment was also stress­ ed. as well as helping each student to be as successful as possible in regular education At the high school level the goals include developing functional use of basic reading, writing and math skill for daily living, pro­ viding academic support for regular education classes; en­ couraging positive growth in the development of social skills; to develop prevoca tional skills, and exploring vocational interests and opportunities The goal of the speech and language pathologist is to prov ide programs anti services to the students which will enable them to function at their max imum potential in the school setting and in society. The social worker's role ex­ tends from that of a one onone therapy relationship with students, to being a li avion with families and community agencies, the objectives say. Barber states that in the role of the school social worker, a great deal of lime is invested in working through the family network And finally, the psychologist 's goal is to place high value on objectivity and integrity and to maintain the highest standards in the ser­ vice he/she offers, the outlines says. In other business the board approved — the bills for August in the amount of $257,401.07 in general fund bills, which in eluded a $11,443.65 payment for supplemental and resource materials, and $106,972.20 in the Building and Site fund — the request of Roger Will that his daughter be allowed to attend the TK School District as a tuition student Drug use questionaire considered at TK A questionaire dealing with the questionnaire, she said substance abuse that would be Participation would be on a distributed to students in the voluntary 6a»is, she said. Thomapple Kellogg schools is Laurence Ziomkowski, being studied by the Board of president of Project Rehab, Education. told board members that “If we have one user we similar questionnaires have have a problem.” School been given in neighboring Superintendent Steve Garrett schools such as Grand Rapids. said after hearing a presenta­ East Grand Rapids Schools, tion on the questionnaire South Christian, Ionia and given by high school Muskegon. counselor Jeanne Perry and All questionnaires, compil­ Thornapple Area Substance ed by Project Rehab and Abuse Committee Chairper Grand Valley State College, son Tony McLain. are anonymous, he said, ad­ McLain explained that the ding that a student could leave questionnaire would be “a blank an answer to a question baseline or a way to measure he or she did not understand. use. Asa committee we really Blank answers also help deter­ don’t know what we’re deal­ mine drug use, he said Often ing with in the school district times a blank answer means We’re operating on the student was not familiar assumptions ’ with a particular drug listed. Perry said the question Me lain said the Substance naire, proposed for junior Abuse Committee was formed high and high school students, approximately one year ago would enable the schools to because he felt the school ad­ sec what type of drug use ministrators were the only there is now and to aid in ones who made a “big deal developing a substance abuse about drugs and alcohol.” awareness and prevention He said the schools’ en­ program forcement of rules dealing She said she felt the survev with drug or alcohol use were would also help to determine not always in conjunction with if there are drug awareness the community's attitudes. and preventative programs The committee, formed to that could be incorporated in unite and involve the com­ the curriculum for all grades munity in substance abuse One class period would have to be put aside to answer Drugs, cont. page 2 �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / September 17. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDE RM AN Good morning, everyone! Did you miss my calling you last night9 Well, my sis and husband are here until the 27th. and I guess that as long as they are here. I will be very unreliable She comes first, as she only comes once a year and she is the only immediate family that I have. Any other Sunday I always have to make sure that regardless of what we do tha( I am home to start getting the news by six o'clock. It makes me think of when Johnny was milking We never could go very far from home because we always had to be home for milking, seven days a week, 52 weeks of the year, year after year with no vacations Always the darn old cows came first. I know, they were our liveiiehood. but just once I would liked to have thrown every thing to the w ind and en­ joyed ourselves like everyone else did. I’m sure that Johnny feh that way too. because he did all the work. So getting the news has been like that for me. I love visiting with each of you. don't mind being tied down every Sunday, because I real­ ly do enjoy it. So if you have any news that you want to put in. please call me and I will get it in. I may call you. if she and Frank don’t have anything that they want to do on Sunday, so please bear with me until after the 27th Then I’ll go back to being reliable every Sunday. Traditional Christmas at J&D Plantation set J A. I) Plantation. located 3 miles north of the light in Lowell on Lincoln Lake Road, has put the tradition back in Christmas J & D. owned and operated by the Rickert Family, invites the public to celebrate the Christmas Holiday in their unique. “Old-Fashioned" way. open weekends beginn ing Nov. 28. Start off the day with a ride through a wooded wonderland and make a stop, if desired, at Substance questionaire, continued from 1 prevention and education, now consists of approximately 30 members from a broad spectrum of the community who meet on a monthly basis, he said. “I think it’s beneficial to know what’s going on now (in the schools) and feel it (the survey) will help now and in the future." High School Principal Hank Dugan said. Perry said if approved by the board, the survey would most likely be repeated in five years. Overall the board members responded favorably to the pn»posed questionnaire but tabled taking action to review and research the questionnaire before next month's meeting a clearing in the forest to select a tree grown just for you Hand-pruned and cut. J A D has transplanted hundreds of trees from their northern plan­ tation and positioned them among the hardwoods After the ride, enjoy a war­ ming bam. complete with a wood-burning stove to ward off the chill of a brisk winter day. A cup of hot chocolate, coffee or one of the many items available at Joan’s counter may be interesting as well. For the children (or the young at heart), a personal visit with Santa can be arrang­ ed. A pick from Santa's knap­ sack is included and photos are available upon request. Also a specialty at J & D are homemade wreaths formed from freshly cut pine bows, choose plain or decorated styles. A day in the country spent in the traditional way with J & D is an alternative to the com­ mercialized lots in the city. For more information call (616) 897-8017. SAFE Trust may replace School Aid Fund A new State Account for Education (SAFE) trust fund was proposed today by House Republicans who announced a plan to provide SI.77 billion in property tax relief and a uniform system of state aid to all local school districts The House Republican Task Force on Property Tax and School Finance Reform, chaired by Representatives Paul Warmer (R-Portage) and Mike Nye (R-Litchfield). said that districts would recieve basic grants of S2.75O per pupil from the SAFE trust fund, which would replace the present aid fund. The lawmakers also called for a two percent increase in the state sales and use tax and the establishment of an “8 and 8" property tax on all present­ ly taxable real and personal property. “Under our plan, eight mills would be collected and retained locally for school operations and a fixed eight mills would be collected local­ ly and transmitted to the SAFE trust fund.’’ Warmer said. "Additionally, the voters of a school district could approve up to four mills or a one-half percent income tax for local educational enrichment or improvement . ’ ’ For most property owners, who now pay an average of 32 mills for school operations, the tax burden would be lightened by at least 12 mills (for those who levy the addi­ tional four mills) and in many districts by 16 mills, or by one-half House Republican Leader Paul Hillgonds (R-Hoiland) said the property tax is “ob­ solete and unfair" as the ma­ jor source of funds for operating the public school system in this state A statewide poll conducted by Marketing Resource Group for the task force tound that 71 percent of the respondents agreed that local school districts rely too much on pro­ perty tax for funding. “The vast differences in property values among local school districts produce in­ tolerable inequities in the funds available to students." Hillegonds said. “Previous slate aid for­ mulas have been unable to close the gap betw een rich and poor districts. Our plan strengthens the bond between the state and local districts, both of which share the responsibility for the educa­ tion system in the state. This proposal preserves local autonomy while emphasizing the state's financial role.’’ he said. “We provide permanent, visible sources of dedicated revenue for basic school operations, in good times and bad. protected from the finan­ cial demands of other stale ac­ tivities.” Nye said. The MRG poll also found that 68 percent of those surveyed agreed (49 percent strongly agreed) that each local district should receive the same amount of school aid funding per pupil. SAFE would be funded by the additional sales and use tax revenue, the eight-mill ------------------------------------------------ Jh.etSuMflnd Neivs Publication No USPS 347580 1952 N Broadway - P.O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 “The Sun and News" (USPS 347 580) is published weefcly by The Hastings Banner, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 1072. Secood Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 9998 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE SUN ANO NEWS. P.O Box B. Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year $8.00 Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties $10.00 Founded in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. X__________________ _________________ / aid. which funds special services This is the third task force report issued by the House Republican Policy Commit­ tee. which Hillegonds formed earlier this year. The commit­ tee is chaired by Rep. Vic Krause (R-Rockford.) PROPOSED SAFE SYSTEM GENERAL FUND PRESENT K-12 FUNDING SYSTEM Middleville Chamber has new president Microbial Ecology to be addressed at KBS workshop A workshop. Studying Microbial Ecology, will be of­ fered at Michigan Slate University’s Kellogg Biological Station on Gull Lake. Saturday. Oct. 10. from 9 am. to 4 p.m. The workshop is aimed at science and biology teachers, high property tax. the money presently dedicated to the School Aid Fund, plus the in­ terest earned on lottery receipts. The state General Fund would be responsible for pay ing for teacher's retirement. Social Security and categonal school students, or anyone in­ terested in scientific study. Dr. Michael Klug, senior faculty member in microbiology at KBS. will conduct the workshop, which will consist of laboratory and field work as well as lecture. Some of the questions Dr. Klug will address are what is microbial ecology: what are the most important concepts to reach; how can we teach these concepts with varying levels of available resources; and how can we relate these con­ cepts to our daily lives. The fee for the workshop is $7. which includes lunch. Call the KBS Extension Office at 671-4485 for registration information. Steve Wiersum, co-owner of the Middlevilla Inn, was recently named president of the Middleville Chamber of Commerce for one year. Wiersum said he is hoping to have an Amway representative speak to the chamber about the com pony's new business development underway on 52nd Street near the (Kent County) airport. The board of directors will meet monthly Meetings for all members will be held quarterly The chamber will also look at means to promote and keep business in Middleville, he said. Write us a letter! The Sun and News welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means for readers to express an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letter must include the signature, address and tele­ phone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libel­ ous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. REPORTER WANTED Full-time position for news beat. Growing weekly news­ paper company. Send resume and clips to ... Editor, J-Ad Graphics, P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Mi 49058 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I September 17, 1987 I Page 3 Waterfowl Festival set, Sept. 19 Sam’s Gourmet Foods to open Sam's Gourmet Foods at Gun Lake, destroyed by fire June 5. plans to offer a full-line bakery, a deli, produce, meats, wines, cheeses, party supplies and cater­ ing needs when it re-opens Oct. 15. There will also be an ice creom dine-in or take-out shop added to the building which is expected to open this winter The building, 10 feet wider, will feature stained gloss windows and antiques displays, a motif similar to those seen in owner Sam Bravoto's other establishments: Sam's Joint, Caledonia: Sam s Other Joint. Gun Lake; and Sam's Joint East, Alaska. "Everything is progressing as planned. It will be a very unusual food store. A customer will be able to find everything in one stop that he would normally have to shop at a number of stores to find,” Bravata said Pictured at the new construction are Sam Bravata (left), Ellen Lemmink (center) and Andy Trovoto. The first annual West Michigan Waterfowl Festival will be held Sept. 19. This event is sponsored by the Wetlands Foundation of West Michigan in conjunction with the Michigan Duck Hunters Association - West Michigan Chapter and will take place at Gun Lake, in the Yankee Spr­ ings State Park. There will be no entry fee. though an annual or daily State Park Permit is required for all vehicles entering the Park. Events taking place at the Festival will include:' - Lake Michigan Regional Duck Calling Competition Service Bird Decoy Contest - Hunting Retriever Dog Trial - Boat and Blind Displays Guest Speakers and Demonstrations - covering such things as: Wildlife Photography . Decoy Carving. Duck and Goose Calling. Waterfowl Flock Condition and Forecast. Firearm Use and Care. - Swap and Sell - Vendor Sales - limited to items such as: Wildlife Art. Dog Supplies, Sporting Goods. The State Park grounds feature ample parking and campsites are available There will also be food, soft-dnnks. and coffee for sale. This event is put on in an effort to show the general public some of the many facets of the rich w aterfowl hunting heritage in North America. Any proceeds realized from the Festival will be used to improve and pro­ tect wetland habitat. The Wetlands Foundation of West Michigan is a non­ profit organization dedicated to the improvement and pro­ tection of wetland habitat in West Michigan The founda­ tion has jsut completed a pro­ ject on Loftus Road. Irving Twp.. Barry County, where members assisted the DNR. Middleville State Game Area by providing the funds to in­ stall a 400 foot dike and water control structure. The Lake Michigan Regional Duck Calling Cham­ pionship is sanctioned with the World Championship m Stut­ tgart. Arkansas The winner of the event will represent the region of Michigan. Indiana and Illinois at the World Championship Callers from Tennessee. Kenluc ky. Iowa. Ohio. Illinois. Indiana and Michigan are expected to compete Apple Aides Needed Become a computer volunteer in your child's classroom! A free 'Apple Aide’’ training will be held on four Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9:30 beginning Sept. 22 Caledonia in the Junior High computer lab. This training will enable you to assist with computer programs in math, language arts, graphics creation. keyboarding and word pro­ cessing. All interested parents are welcome (If you cannot make this training, an after ntMin training rnty be offered if there is enough interest). To register, or to ask for informa­ tion about these classes, please call the Computer Education office at 891-8882. No prior computer experience is required. School Lunch Menus... Thornupple Kdl<nq» West & McFall Thursday. Sept. 17 West- Pizza. green beans, fruited gelatin f860Ham burger or cheeseburger, fixin's, mixed veg., fruit, french fries. Fridas..Sept. IM McFall- Pizza, green beans, fruited gelatin. WestPizza, green beans, fruited gelatin. West Hamburger or cheeseburger, fixin's, mixed veg., fruit, french fries. Monday. Sept. 21 Ravioli, butter sandwich, buttered com. chilled fruit, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 22 Chili/crackers, celery, car­ rot sticks, cherries, sandwich, milk. Wednesday. Sept. 23 Tacos with lettuce and cheese, butter sandwich, green beans, pumpkin square or fruit milk. Thursday. Sept. 24 West- Pizza, peas, fresh fruit. McFall- Com dog. bak­ ed beans, fresh fruit, sand­ wich. milk. Friday. Sept. 25 McFall- Pizza, peas, fresh fruit. West- Com dog. baked BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 9548 (M-37) Thursday, 6:30 p.m. beans, fresh milk. Hot dog day. Whole served every fruit, sandwich, available every and 2% milk day Thornapph- Kellogg High School & Middle School Thursday, Sept. 17 Tender baked chicken, mashed potatoes, roll, green beans, pears, milk. Friday, Sept. 18 Cheeseburger or cheesy dog, golden com, chocolate bananas, milk Monday, Sept. 21 Tuna casserole or Spanish rice, buttered peas or carrots, pears, sandwich, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 22 Pizza, sweet potatoes or com. peaches, milk. Wednesday. Sept. 23 Chili, crackers/cheese. vegetable stick, fruit cocktail, milk, sandwich Thursday. Sept. 24 Beef n gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetable, cherrv crisp, sandwich, milk. Friday. Sept. 25 Pizzaburger, green beans, pineapple or fruited jello, milk Whole and 2% milk served daily. Caledonia Elementary Lunch Menu Thursday, Sept. 17 Chicken patty/bim. patato salad, chips, pudding pop. milk. Frida), Sept. 18 Macaroni/Cheese or Tuna Casserole, peas, bread and butter, jellotopping. milk. Fall hours set at TK Library; new library cards necessary The fall, winter and spring hours for the Thornapple Kellogg School and Com­ munity Library are as follows: 8 a m. to 4 p.m Monday through Fnday; 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday; and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday The library will register all area residents for new library cards beginning Sept. 21. The new cards are necessary since the library will begin cir­ culating materials via com­ puter in January. The cards may then be used at any of the libraries in the Lakelar.J Library Cooperative. Some policy and regulation changes will be made as need­ ed by the new circulation system to conform to policies of the Lakeland Library Cooperative, and to prepare the library for the late 1980s. An explanation of these ten­ tative changes will be available when patrons register for new cards BLANCO FURNITURE IN SHELBYVILLE LA-Z-DOY BALL SALE Warm up your home this fall for less with these genuine LA-Z-BOY recliners! Starts Sept. 18- Ends Oct. 4 Caledonia, you get the specialized advice you need to plan for the future. State Bank’s knowledgeable personal bankers will help you establish the right savings accounts and investment plans that will provide for your family’s growth and educational needs as well as complete economic security. At State Bank, we believe banking is more than business we offer an individualized finan­ cial service. You can count on the State Bank of Caledonia. FDIC 267 E. Main Street - CALEDONIA - Ph. 891-8113 STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA 3205 68th St. S.E. Offices in Caledonia & Dutton Ph. 698-6337 - DUTTON — �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / September 17. 1987 We attended ‘’Prairieville Days” Saturday. Sept 5. always a good crowd and saw many friends of long ago. Clarke and I had dinner Thursday. Sept. 10. with Bob and Irene Johnson at Caledonia Bernadine and Harry Reaser attended a birthday party for Bob and Shirley Reaser. Sunday at Hastings Happy Birthday. Bob Wednesday Mary and Jim Springer of Delton and Clarke and I took a trip to Tecumseh to look at an old water wheel, an overshot type Many attended the Busy Bee Club. Thursday at the home of June Colbom of Middleville Dorothy and Elmer Fischer. Clarke s daughter, are here from Fulton. Texas. We met Jim and Mary Springer at the Road House Friday evening or dinner then went to Delton to spend the evening. Bob and Shirley Reaser of Hastings and Bernadine and Harry Reaser of Middleville spent last week trecking North, just sight seeing and having a good time. Sunday. Sept 6 the Colbom reunion was held at the home of Leon and Manon Colbom in Caledonia. There was an at­ tendance of 82. Great food, games for old and young and an auction which lent for much fun. We hope to meet there in 1988. good Lord LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave & 84th St.*Caledonia. Ml Sunday Morning Wonhip 8 30 a m Sunday School...................................................... 9 45 a m Sunday Morning Worship...................................11:00 a m. Mary Beth Witte from Spring Lake at Woodland Mall Fri­ day for shopping. Esther Kelly and June Tungate had Sunday dinner at Scheltes' in Grand Rapids. MARSP feature Rabers Sept. 23 The September meeting of the Association of Retired School Personnel w ill be Sept 23 at noon at W’oodgrove Parish. Coals Grove The program will be Les and Rosemary Raber and fnend - sesquicentennial folk life musical artists. They will report on their trip to Washington D C. in July and the state festival in Lansing in August. The cost of the dinner is $5 All retired school personnel are cordially invited Please call in reservations by Sept. 19 to one of the following: Ethyl Kilmer. 945-5657; Lottie Matthews. 945-3509; Gladys Chamberlin. 623-2550; Evelyn Tasker. 9M-3414. FIRST BAPTIST MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street 9 45 » m 1100 a.m. 9 30 a m Rev. C/7 Boersma 795-3793 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 Rev. Carl 5taser, Pastor Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 9 45 11:00 6:00 6:45 a m. a.m. p.m. p.m. MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning Worship ........................................ 11:00 a.m. Sunday School .............................. -...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship...................................6:00 p.m. Ail Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass..........................................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass................................ 9:00 a.m. and 1100 a.m. First Friday Mass................................................... 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody ... and lesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School................... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship...............11:00 a.m. Rev. William Dobson, Pastor 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 600pm 7 00 p m 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning W orship Sen ice Sunday School tvemng Worship Senn e Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Broadway and Center. Hastings Rev. Wayne Smith, Rector 10 00 a m 1115 am 600 p m Helen Julia Rich ALTO - Mrs. Helen Julia Rich. 68. of Alaska, passed away peacefully at home. Sept 9. 1987. in the company of the family after a short il­ lness. She was bom Oct. 4. 1918 to Frank and Rose Miller of Byron Township. She is survived by her hus­ band of 50 years. Gilbert L. (Gib) Rich Sr.; their children. Marian and Pat Cavanaugh of Alto. Gilbert Jr. (Gib jr.) and special fnend. Loralyn of Grand Rapids. Donna and Jim Walters of Byron Center. Helen and Jim Applegate of Stuart. FL. Betty and Dave Cook of Dayton. OH. Theresa and Wally Brodock of Alto. Frank Rich, also of Alto; 21 grandchildren; four great­ grandchildren. a sister. Thelma and Ralph Gehl of Caledonia; her brothers. Ed and Leona Miller Fine Lake. Harold Miller of Caledonia. ALASKA. Ml - Mr. Robert L. Farr. 51. of Alaska. Ml, passed away Thursday. Sept. 10. 1987 from accidental in­ juries. Surviving are his wife. Christa; his children. Larry Farr of Caledonia. Sharon and Dave Krieger of Grand Rapids. Mike Farr of Orlan­ do. FL. Ron and Sharon Farr 795-3667 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherrv Wiey Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11:00 am. Church School <H5 a.m Evening Service Each Sundav at 6 p.m. “Counselor Corner” Thomapple Kellogg Middle School Counselor River Valley Recovery Center presents: Fall Community Education Schedule September 1 - Lecture: What is Substance Abuse Ad­ diction? September 3 - Film: "The Disease Concept". September 8 - Lecture: Im­ pact of Substance Abuse on the Family September 10 Film: "Soft as the Heart of the Child”. September 15 - Lecture: Family Intervention - Con­ fronting Denial. September 17 - Film: "Alcohol & Co­ caine - The Secret of Addic­ tion” September 22 - Lec­ ture: Family Recovery/Co­ dependency Issues. September 24 - Film: “If You Loved Me” September 29 - Lecture: Adult Children of Alcoholics. October I - Film. “My Father’s Son" October 6 Lecture: Family Recovery/Relapse Preven tion. October 8 - Film: "Father Manin Guidelines”. October 13 - Lecture: Co­ caine Myths and Realities. October 15 - Film: "Alcohol &. Cocaine - The PHONE 891-8119 Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar, Director of Christian Education All programs are presented at River Valley Recovery Center, 1450 Leonard St.. NE, Grand Rapids. Michigan Each program begins at 7 p.m. and the programs are open to the public Call 24 Hour Helpline (616) 776-1199. BILLIE'S BEAUTY SALON “On th* Lak*’’ 565 S Shore Dme. Green Lake Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BIUJE RUSSELL. OWNER 25 TEARS IN THE SAME LOCATION F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for bearing impaired)........... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School............................................. 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................. 7.00 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade).......... Wed., 6.30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship... Wed. 7.00 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 Secret of Addiction" Oc­ tober 20 - Lecture: Cocaine Treatment. October 22 Film: Cocaine Highs and Lows October 27 - Lecture: Women and Substance Abuse October 29 - Film: "Claudia Black”. Trmi’iTiTrrrrTrrrrrrrT Phone 945-3014 Sunday EuChanst schedule for nimmr montnsj........ 10 00 a.m. Wednesday. Holy Eucharist........................... ..... ..7 15 a.m. Thursday, Holy Eucharist.......................................7:00 p.m. Located m Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue of Saranac; four grand children; his parents. Ray mond and Trcna Farr of Athens. Ml. two brothers. Raymond Farr of Sturgis and Joseph Farr of Athens The funeral service was held at the Stroo Funeral Chapel Inter ment lakeside Cemetery by Bernie Weller YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor brothers-in-law. Louis and Louis Rich. Marge Griffin. Bob and Lois Rich. Bill Rich. Patricia Dubois, all of the Grand Rapids area. Belle Cole of Welston. Ml. Betty Bonsitto of Manan. IN. Chuck and Fae Pitsch of Shelby. OH. Keith and Margaret Adams of Middleville, many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, and cousins. The Funeral Mass was at Holy Family Catholic Church. Caledonia. Rev Fr. James Cusack as celebrant Inter ment following in St. Mary 's Cemetery. Cascade Mrs. Rich reposed at the R<x.*tman Funeral Chapel. 616 E Mam St . Caledonia. The Rosary Scripture Service was recited Friday . The family suggests memorial contributions to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids (envelopes available at the chapel and church). Robert L. Farr M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday E vemng Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study OBITUARIES CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Rev. Wesley Coffey Rev. Robert Gerke Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship willing. The Fischers and Clarke and I attended the “Old Timers” Picnic Saturday at Bowens Mill Elmer saw many friends that he knew from long ago Loretta Clarke. Geo Crapsy and Clarke and I had Sun­ day dinner at "Cunningham Acres" and then a ride through the country side com­ ing home. Much color is beginning to show Clarke and I attended WTutney ville Bible Church Sunday evening where we always see old friends Fem Doyle. Esther Kelley . Lois Bacon and June Tungate had breakfast Sept 9 in Wayland and shopped also. Thursday Peggy Cline. Em­ ma Jane Ingaham of Florida. Evelyn Ward and June Tungate had lunch at Circle Inn and then returned to Peggy Cline's to visit. Social Club was Thursday at Genevra Schantz's home with a potluck supper and a good gabfest by all June Tungate met daughter FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome E E E OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... 795-9277 MIDDLEVILLE Insurance and Medicaid Accepted r.u.u.i.u.ii z �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 17, 1987 / Page 5 Liberalized hunting regulations give deer hunters better chance either a buck or anteriess deer. Umt 215 hunters will report to Stephenson. Unit 414 hunters to Norway This year an additional 38.190 hunter* choice licenses will be issued statewide, which allow hunters to take either a buck or a doe Along with the additional hunters choice licenses, ex­ panded areas have been open­ ed to hunters There are 140 units open for antlerless bun ting, an increase of 17 over last year Those units are listed in the 1987 hunters choice license application guide available at all license dealer locations and DNR offices. Unit 215. in the Upper Peninsula, will have an ex­ tended Dec 1-15. firearm deer season for hunters with Unit 215. hunters choice licenses. That means any Unit 215 hunters choice license holder may hunt from Nov. 15 to Dec 15 in Unit 215. In units where high crop and silvicultural damage is be­ ing experienced, hunters may obtain unclaimed hunters Michigan firearm deer hunters will benefit from liberalized hunting regulations this fall, as the Department of Natural Resources (DNRi launches programs aimed at providing new opportunities for hunters and solving crop and silvicultural damage problems. New hunting opportunities include: a limited bonus deer option; more hunters choice licenses available, expanded areas open for hunters choice; more landowner limited hun­ ting licenses; an extended season in Menominee County in the Upper Peninsula, and the availability of leftover hunters choice licenses. Again this fall, hunters will be permitted to purchase a se­ cond buck license after the Sept 24 deadline for hunters choice license applications In Zone 1. the Upper Penin sula, a different bonus feature is offered. In Units 215 and 414, hunters with hunters choice licenses must present an antlerless deer to a DNR Field Office in order to obtain an additional kill tag. valid for choice license by appearing at designated DNR offices. Those units and offices are: Unit 215. beginning Nov. 15. at the Stephenson Field Office (906) 753-6317; Units 137. 138 and 156. beginning Nov. I. at the Plainwell District Of­ fice (616 ) 685-6851. Units 147. 150 and 151. beginning Nov. I. at the Jackson District Office (517) 784-3188; Unit 36. beginning Nov 1. Grand Rapids District Office (616) 456-5071 The limited bonus deer op­ tion allows hunters who possess a regular hunters choice or landowner limited license to take an additional anterless deer in specified deer harvest units. Bonus units open to regular hunters choice license holders and landowner limited license holders are: 37. 47. 49. 50. 51. 52. 112, 139 and 155. Bonus units open to lan­ downer limited license holders are: Units 79. 81, 99 and 102 A total of 38.245 bonus antlerless only tags will be available. Bowlers raise hospital funds Commission on Aging lists menu Menu Wednesday. Sept. 16 Chopped beef steak/gravy. french fries, peas & carrots, roll, marg . citrus section, 2% milk. Thursday. Sept. 17 Chicken baked in creole sauce, baby carrots, salad/dressing, rice, marg . key lime pie or tart, 2% milk. Friday, Sept. 18- Egg and sausage bake, scalloped tomatoes, orange juice, danish, marg., fresh fruit. 2% milk. Monday, Sept. 21 - Glazed ham. succotash, baby carrots, biscuits, marg., pineapple chunks. 2% milk Tuesday. Sept. 22 - Italian meatballs, salad/dressing Italian veg , french bread, marg., pudding. 2% milk. Events Wednesday. Sept. 16 Hastings-Arts & Crafts or Cards Middleville-Visiting, Cards. Delton-Speaker. Violet Holman Thursday, Sept. 17 Hastings-Arts & Crafts or Cards. Bingo at 10.30. Middleville-Closed Friday. Sept. 18 - HastingsPopcom Monday. Sept. 21 - Hastings -Arts & crafts or cards Middleville--cards and visiting. Tuesday. Sept. 22 - Hastings -Puzzles and cards. ------0------Meals are available for those over 60 years of age. and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Congregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted All Centers are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 1 p.m. one Serviceman stationed in W. Germany Air Force Airman 1st Class Timothy G. Faasse. son of Gordon Faasse of Caledpnia and Rose MacKay of Grand Rapids, has arrived for duty with the U.S. Air Force Regional Medical Center, West Germany. Faasse. a medical service specialist, is a 1983 graduate of Coopersville High School, Mich. Murphy receives Air Force award Second Lt. Jeffrey L. Mur­ phy. son of LeRoy H. and Martha N. Murphy of 604 W. Main St.. Middleville, has been awarded the aeronautical rating of navigator following graduation from U.S.’ Air Force Navigator Training at Mather Air Force Base. Calif. Students received academic, simulator and flight training in airmanship and basic, celestial and low-level navigation. He is a 1981 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and a 1985 graduate of Olivet College. TK Schools to get new trophy cases Thornapple Kellogg Schools will soon receive three new trophy cases, courtesy of former school superintendent Gerald Page and wife, Lois, in memory of Bruce McIntyre, a long time school employee who died in recent years. Arrangements for a special presentation at one of the first home basketball games of the year are being planned. Sandwiches Cones • Platters Malts • Shakes • Floats Coolers • Sundaes • Beverages • Take-out Bulk Soft Serve NEW FALL HOURS: 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 3-9:30 p.m. Sunday OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 410 Broadway • Middleville Mich. Phone 616-795-2267 day in advance for reserva­ tions. Meals are served at: Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave. Monday, thru Friday. Nashville-Masonic Temple. Monday, thru Friday. Delton-Faith United Methodist Church. Monday. Wednesday, and Thursday Middleville-VFW Post. Monday. Wednesday, Thurs­ day & Friday. Pennock Hospital will be able to purchase new video equipment for educational purposes with money raised through the Annual Bowlers Charity Tournament. Steve Wiersum (right), owner of Mid­ dleville Lanes in Middleville, is presenting a check for $600 to Daniel Hamilton, president of Pennock Hospital, raised from the tourney sponsored by the Greater Grand Rapids Bowling Propietors the Greater Grand Rapids Bowling Council and the Grand Rapids Press. The tournament has been held at Middleville Lanes for over 10 years and has enabled the hospital to make several equipment purchases. The video equip ment purchased this year will be used for patient education, staff in-service programs and community education. Reporter Wanted Middleville-Caledonia Area Must have flexible hours. Experience helpful but will train person with good language skills. Send resume and writing samples to ... Robert J. Johnston c/o The Hastings Banner P.O. Box B. Hastings. Michigan 49058 �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / September 17, 1967 in Allegan and shared with her They stayed at the Bellgraph home with Dean while here. their beautiful slides taken on Our condolances to Ann their recent tnp out west Raab on the passing of her Mr and Mrs. John King at­ cousin Chris Michele of Mid­ tended a family dinner at the dleville last week. home of Neva Shoemaker at Our sympathy to the family Leisure Acre South. Sunday of Gilbert Rich on the passing Helen Rich’s sister. Thelma of his wife Helen last Thurs­ Gehl. drove down to Portage, day morning, from cancer. south of Kalamazoo early Holy Mass sen ices were held Saturday morning to pick up Saturday at Holy Family with JEAN SOEST her aunt Agnes Johnson, her Church. Her seven children, mom’s only sister, so she could attend the funeral for five daughters and two sons gave her the most loving care Helen Rich Helen’s brother. spent part of the day w ith me My apologies to the Stauffer one could receive, also her Harold Miller and niece. Janet has to go hack to work family Their news item loving husband. Gilbert Patricia Bowman, drove ber Monday after being off work wasn't the only thing I forgot Burial services were held at for most of the summer as she home after the luncheon last week, I also forgot to give St. Marys. Cascade Cemetery The Ralph Gahl’s and Jim had had surgery on her hands. my girls lunch money for the and because of a wedding and Barbara and Clair Waite We had a good visit and she week They were fed though reception at Holy Family ended up helping me capture a enjoyed ice cream and cake at and I’ll start this week with the ba vid Fleischmann ’ s last halls, the lunch was held at the hamster who had escaped Stauffer news items. And Knights of Columbus Hall on Wednesday to celebrate from his cage the night hopefully next week will be Clyde Park. Many thanks to Lucas' 14th birthday. Con­ before. better members of Holy Family Last Thursday evening, the gratulations to him. Mr and Mrs. L. Kress of Church. Caledonia and the Stop down to the Caledonia Caledonia C M W. met at the La Crosse. Wise, visited Lyle American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Hall on church. The new officers for and Margaret Stauffer last members for the lunch, also to week, also Jean Stauffer of the year were installed The Thursday night for Bingo. the mass celebrant. Fr. Friday night after attending president for next year is San­ Bitelcy. Ruth Pauls of Lans Cusack, and other eucharistic ing. and Althea Atkens of dy Robertson, vice president the Rosary for Helen Rich, church ministers. Also to all is Betty Huttmga. secretary is the Gehl family had brownies Niles the persons w ho prepared and Barb Waite, and I was elected and ice cream to celebrate Sue A birthday party for Stacy served the lunch for 150 Fleischmann's 38th birthday . treasurer and Subrina Boor was held by persons David had to attend a union Saturday afternoon our grandmother Carole Killgore Edward and Leona Miller family enjoyed a cold but meeting at Lansing. and great-grandparents. Lyle of Battle Creek, after a week's Nancy and Lenn Sutterfield relaxing boat ride a rou nd and Margaret Stauffer on vacation up north with their Duncan Lake It looked like came to stay two nights with Sept 5. Subrina and Stacy are motor home, stopped in and about half of the boats and Nancy's folks, the Ralph daughters of Sue and Wayne had lunch at the Gilbert Rich Lenn's mother had Boor Twenty seven family docks have been put away for Gehls home and also visited at the surgery on her leg and is in the winter. members attended. Ralph Gehls. Jim and Harold Metropolitan Hospital for a Last week I reported that Wayne and Sue Borr and Miller were also there Helen daughters have just moved to George and Ginnie had started couple more weeks Rich was their sister (Edward. Saturday evening after 5 raking at the cottage. W'ell last Kclva. Ml Wayne is teaching Harold Miller, and Thelma Saturday I heard the familar p.m. Holy Mass at Holy at Brethren High School. Gehl). The Millers visited her Family Church David and Sue sound of a rake making it ’ s Last Tuesday morning, the sister and husband. Marian Fleischmann repeated their way across a lawn and Top O Morning Circle met at and Joe Misak, after the discovered Bob Lillie busily wedding vows. The family the home of Jean Soest Elec funeral before returning prepared a nice late dinner for raking his yard. tion of officers for the next home. Sunday we called on the Art them and their family at the year was held and Virginia Don Staiger spent some Barbara and Clair Waite's Shook was elected as presi­ Soest family in Wyoming. time up north at the cabin The Rev Lloyd Van Lente home. dent and Melba Kraft was fishing last week at Kalkaska. The Ralph Gehls said that was the guest minister at elected as Secretary Jim Marsman and Mike Caledonia United Methodist son-in-law Lenn Sutterfield's Treasurer Rassein were both in the state Church Sunday Seemed gtxxJ son Richard Sutterfield of Last Tuesday evening the of Alaska in the wilds hunting to sec Lloyd and Manon Grand Rapids is about to start Caledonia chapter of the when his brother. Willard a new position w ith the firm of again Special music by Steve Order of Eastern Stars held Marsman, passed away. Our Zuiloff Financial Advisor. Viening was enjoyed by all. their regular meeting. Every sympathy to all. Next Sunday is United Congratulations and best try making coffee without Dorothy Staiger went to Six wishes to him Methodist Women Sunday at water? Seems that the Lakes to her sister Marge The Suite rfields drove to Caledonia United Methodist Masonic Temple was on the Rickling and husband's home list of not having water after Church. Sunday School starts Gun Lake Sunday to visit their last weekend to a picnic in at 9:30 a m. and church is at friends, the Dufflo's. at “Spr­ Monday nights thunder and their park. ing Inn ” for breakfast and II a m. We welcome you. lightning storm, along with Sometime ago Floyd and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Keger- then to the hospital to visit his many others. Harriet Well’s daughter and reis visited Ms. Wilma Tagg mom before returning to their Last Thursday. Janet Pross family from Wisconsin came home in Sanford. for a visit. Last Sunday morning the The Ralph Gehls received a beautiful blue morning glory letter Saturday from Herby in the Ralph Gehl s back yard Kent. He inquired about these produced 24 large blossoms in folks and wishes to tell them the morning sun. while the hello: Howard Gehl. Betty other one in the shade had on­ Kaechele. Walter and Eleanor ly two. Thelma said the joy of Flynn. Donald Dutcher, and seeing its beauty lifted her Maurice Freeman. If you wish spirits. to write, this is his address: Our condolances to the Jesus Fullgospel Ministry, family of Al and Marian AnRev. Bert E. Kent. Route 3, tonidies who came down from Box 12. Abbeville. Alabama. the Upper Peninsula, (their 36310. He’s lonesome for in­ home is Munising! to attend formation on Caledonia folks. the funeral of his older sister. Marcia Gehl's daughter Carol Boy ink is employed at Whitmarks at East Brook. Her sister Mary Boy ink is now employed at West 28th Street at Whitmark’s also. Larry and Marcia Gehl entertained her son Dick and friend and son for dinner last Sunday Ralph. Thelma and Jim visited in the morning. Our sympathy to the family of Robert L. Farr. 51, of Alaska. Mich, who passed away Thursday. Sept. 10 of accidental injuries. Congratulations to Amy Jo Jacobs and Russel Gene Crumback who were married in June at First Presbyterian Church in Holland. Parents of the couple are Dick and Carol NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS Jacobs of Holland and Ken and Mary Lou Crumback of Caledonia. Barbara Ann Boot and Jef­ frey William Hodgkinson ex­ changed wedding vows on Aug. I at Dutton Christian Reformed Church. Parents of the couple ae James and Mary B<xx and Don and Arlene Hodgkinson of Caledonia Deborah Lynn Roush and Jason Carl Radmacher were married at First Baptist Church of Alto. The parents of the couple are David and Diana Roush of Alto and Gerry and Linda Radmacher of Caledonia Kae Marie Buer and Timothy Mark Vanden Akker will be wed on Oct. 24. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Norm and Joan Buer of Caledonia. The groom-elect is the son of Don and Miriam VandenAkker of Wheaton. Ill Trisha Ann Stapish and Bradley Arthur Harrison will be married April 16. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Edward B Stapish Jr of Bay City and Eleanor I. Stapish of Saginaw. The groom-elect is the son of Dr William and Judy Harrison of Alto. Congratulations to Alvert and Eleanor Leatherman of Caledonia who celebrated 45 years of marriage last week. Once again the jack ham mers can be heard in town. The dump trucks are going back and forth The road graders are rumbling on the other side of us. So if you are coming to or going from Caledonia plan an extra five minutes for the detours Engagement Hamman-Bremer engagement told Mr and Mrs. Dwight Ham­ man of Jacksonville. Fla. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Kellie Sue. to John Phillip Bremer, son of Mrs. Tom Bremer of Middleville. Kellie is a 1983 graduate of Hastings High School and a recent graduate of Argubnght Business College in word pro­ cessing. She is employed at Bliss Incorporated in the Pur chasing Department John is a 1977 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and employed as an assistant foreman at Hastings Fiberglass Products The wedding date has been set for Nov. 21. 1987. Fall Harvest Bottle Show and Sale Oct. 10-11 Collectors from throughout the South-Western Michigan area and adjoining states are set to attend the Fall Harvest Bottle Show and Craft Sale in Grand Rapids. The annual show and sale is hosted by the Western Michigan Collectors Club and is set for Saturday and Sun day. Oct. 10 and 11. Featured will be collectibles from Avon, the fragrance cosmetic and multi-product company. Avon collectibles from the late 1800s to the present will be displayed, with many items for sale to both the collector and interested show attendees For the first time this year homemade craft items will be included in the show and sale Raffles and prizes will be distributed both days with a banquet hosted by the Western Michigan Avon Collectors Club Saturday evening. The show and sale is open to the public at no charge Saturday 9 a m. to 4 p.m and Sunday from 10 a m to 4 p.m It is located at the Holi­ day Inn East. 3333 28th Street SE. Grand Rapids For addi tional information call show chairman. Jim Herrema al (616) 532-0097. Join a Bowling League Today (Don’t be left out) SCREENING Sponsored by: MARK PASCHALL, M.D. • JIM WEATHERHEAD, M.D. Cherry Valley Family Care Co-sponsored by Pennock Hospital Saturday, September 26, 1987 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located in the Cherry Valley Professional Center, Middleville Behind Hastings City Bank BETTY’S SPECIALIZING IN PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE FOR: Pediatrics, General Surgery. Geriatrics, Minor Orthopedics, Gynecology, Sports Medicine Injuries. - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME - Phone 795-9062 A Iso Evenings By Appointment Beauty Salon 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1Vz Mlle E of Whitneyville • Come and join the fun and sign-up for fall bowling leagues at the completely remodel­ ed Middle Villa Lanes THESE LEAGUES STILL HAVE OPENINGS' Tuesday Women's 9:15 p.m. Wednesday Couples 9:15 p.m. Sunday Couples 1:00 p.m. Saturday Once a Month Couples Fun League MiddleVilla Inn M-37 Just N . Of Middleville can or 891-1287 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I September 17, 1987 I Page 7 Harvest Time Festival has good turnout despite rain Riders stand, even in the rain, for the ever popular horse-drawn wagon rides. A seasonal display of foil produce, flowers and greenery is provided by Bush wacker Nursery. by Kathleen J. Oresik Overcast sk»e* and un­ wanted rain showers put a damper on last weekend's Se­ cond Annual Harvest Time Festival held at the Lions Club Park in downtown Middleville The festival is being called “very successful in spite of the rain” by members of the Middleville Chamber of Com­ merce. sponsor of the two-day event Rain cancelled a Saturday performance by Bushwackcr. a local country band, but har­ dy youngsters took pait in the children's games between the intermittent ram showers. “The rain put a damper on things for a little while But the merchants selling their products were happy with the response." Dave Hopkins, owner of Professional Phar­ macy and a festival organizer, said. Other Middleville mer­ chants also said they were pleased with the turnout Parents found entertainment watching their children revel in the variety of games, where prizes were awarded to the winners. Most everyone attending the festival walked home with fresh apple cider and fall pro­ duce or a variety of hardy mums, flowers and more. Those attending on Satur­ day also walked away with helium balloons, a free souvenir from the chamber. And young and old alike en­ joyed refreshments and the ever popular horse-drawn wagon rides. Hopkins said the festival date was moved up to earlier in the month “because it rain­ ed all September last year” and said the chamber would be meeting to set the festival date for next year. “I expect that it will still be held in September due to other summertime happenings.” he said. Under the shelter of an umbrella, shoppers examine a display of health foods and fresh produce supplied by Karen Gilbert of Nashville. 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The peformance left Mid­ dleville coach Keith Rhines shaking his head “Never have I been so pleased to be associated with a team that hits this hard." he said “It was an extremely hard hitting game, both offen­ sively and defensively " Steve Egleston began the defensive scoring with a 40-yard ramble after gather­ ing up a fumble Tim Mcsecar ran for the two-pointer and an 8-0 lead Lance Patnoude upped the lead to 14-0 later in the period with a 40-yard spnnt with an interception. The offense finally began holding up its end when Mike Brotherton connected with Patnoude for a 35-yard TD pass. Mcsecar kicked the ex­ tra point for a 21-0 halftime lead The defense put the game out of reach in the third peirod with Don Peters raced 35 yards w nh a fumble and Mesecar's kick made it 28-0. Mcsecar scored from the nine late in the third period for a 34-0 lead In addition to accounting for three touchdowns. Mid­ dleville’s defense held Hamilton to 112 yards on the ground and 35 through the air. The Hawkeyes completed on­ ly 4-of-14 passes “It was just our night defen­ sively.” said Rhines “And our offense will be there.” It wasn't totally absent Fri­ day. but five turnovers killed several scoring opportunities. As it was. Middleville rushed for 315 yards and Brotherton hit 2-of-6 passes for 42 yards. Mcsecar led the rushers with 133 yards on 15 carries and Brotherton wound up with 79 yards on 9 carries. “We hurt ourselves on of­ fense. " Rhines said “The first pass we threw was in­ tercepted. we dropped a punt and we fumbled the ball * Rhines said the first acid test of the young season comes this Friday when Mid­ dleville hosts Byron Center, the team Rhines said was the odds-on-favorite to capture the O-K Blue He said the Hamilton game must be writ­ ten off. forgotten, as the team prepares for Byron Center. “it was just another league game.” Rhines said "I’m not selling it short, but Byron Center is gonna be tough. We know that I believe this one is for all the marbles. ” Trojan tennis team 5-0 The Trojan tennis team ran their record to 5-0 to stay in a first place tic with Comstock Park. Michele Errair and Jill Dussia seem to be the best doubles team in the con­ ference at this point Both played a great match against Kelloggsville last week Michele ami Jill arc showing gixxi ground strokes and very good serves at this point Both are very aggressive and dominate their matches from the net. Stacey Anderson played two great matches this week. Stacey won two three-set mat­ ches, each taking over two and a half hours Stacey has shown that she is in condition to go the distance in long mat­ ches. She is very determined player and will win most close matches Kathy Cooley did a great job against a very steady Lee player who had given Caledonia a good match earlier in the year Kathy played much better this week and continues to improve. She is working on depth and con­ trol and proved last week that she can win against other steady players. Country crafts • Apples: Macs, Empire, Jons, Delicious • Sweet Cider • Sweetcorn • Preserves • Honey Hilton's Apple Acres 2893 108th St., Caledonia, Ml • 891-8019 Comstock Park and Mid­ dleville will square off this week Comstock has seven very talented, experienced seniors to challenge a much younger Trojan squad on the Trojans home courts. Middles ilk 6. Kelkiggsville 1 1st singles. Julie DeMor­ row won. 64 6-0; 2nd singles. Kathy Cooley lost. 6, 22-6; 3rd singles. Stacey Anderson, won 6-0. 2-6, 6-2; 4th singles, Bonnie Bekkering won by forfeit. 1st doubles. Michele Errair & Jill Dussia won. 6-0, 6-0; 2nd doubles. Barb Hoisted & Kathy Brock won. 6-1, 6-1; 3rd doubles. Nicki Harrison & Kathy Brock won 6 1,6-1. Michele Errair and Jill Dussia were “Players of the Match.” Middles ilie 7. Caledonia 0 1st singles, Julie DeMor­ row won. 6-0, 6-2; 2nd singles. Kathy Cooley lost, 1-6. 4-6; 3rd singles. Stacey Anderson won, 6-3, 1-6, 6-4; 4th singles. Bonnie Bekkering lost. 4-6, 7-5. 5-7. 1st doubles. Michele Errair Continued on next page- COMMISSION ORDER CF„„„ (Under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) STURGEON SIZE LIMIT The Natural Resources Commission, at its meet­ ing on October 7, 1983, under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended, ordered that no sturgeon may be taken or possessed from the waters of this state of a length less than 50 inches for a period of five years beginning January 1, 1984, through March 31, 1989. Jacob A Hoefer, Chairperson Natural Resources Commission John M. Robertson Executive Assistant Countersigned: Ronald O. Skoog. Director Department of Natural Resources Nick Fox of the Middleville jayvee football team brings down a Hawkeye ball earner in Thursday's romp of Hamilton 40-0. Tonight the freshmen team will take on Lowell at home, while the jayvee team travels to Byron Center for league play. TK junior varsity explodes 40-0 After a heart-breaking 8-0 loss to Hudsonville in the opening game, the Mid­ dleville J.V. football team ex­ ploded for a 40-0 win over Hamilton. The win was a fine team effort with every player contributing. Quarterback Mike Millhouse, throwing the ex­ cellent pass protection, con­ nected five times in five at­ tempts for a total of 82 yards and one touchdown Gn the receiving end of that touchdown was Brad Eastwood. Eastwood also returned the second half kickoff 85 yards for anther touchdown. Delbert Craven added three touchdowns and a two-point conversion on the ground. while Bill Atkinson added another touchdown with Todd Hulst running over the conversion. The Trojan defense held Hamilton to 60 yards of total offense Pete VanDenBrocck was responsible for a QB sack, a blinked punt, and a fumble recovery Atkinson and Kevin Vander Woude each had an interception Several Middleville defenders, including Todd Hulst (24), Matt Durkee (85) and Brad Eastwood (46), prevent a Hamilton receiver from getting a pass in the jayvee game last Thursday evening which the Trojans won 40-0. Bowling League results Early Risers Meat Balls 4-0, Yoders 4-0, O.V.G. 3-1, Happy Strikers 1. 3Pin Pointers 1-3, Weebles 1 -3, Blind Team 0-4. High Games - M Bierens 196, G. Hull ’72. L DeVries 172, M Price 166. G. Seubrmg 158. High Series - M Bierens 484. G. Hull 454, J. Jamison 437, M Price 425. L DeVries 418. Wolverine League Purdum Construction Team 1 3-1. Harrison True Value Hardware 3-1. Indian Valley Camping and Canoeing 3-1, Village Grocery 3-1, Hastings City Bank '2-2. G&L Remodeling 2-2. Caledonia Oil 1-3. Gun Lake Inn 1-3, MidtfleviUe Tool & Die 1-3. Purdum Construction Team 2 1-3 High Games - B Heath 225. T Cooky 222, M Cooky 222, H McCulligh 210. High Series -B Heath 588, J. Bennett 568. H McCulligh 566, T Cooky 564 Thursday Night Classic High Games - B Leedy, J. Dateman 221, B Healy 215, K Morgan 214. M Mid­ dleton 211, R Eaton 210 High Series - D. Finkbeiner 568, K Aten 549, B Leedy 543, J. Lopez 539, J. Rugg 537. Villa latssies League Mid Villa 4-0. Professional Pharmacy 4-0, Stephenson &. Lawyer 4-0. B<xxh Insurance 0. Yankee Springs Golf 4-0, 4Geukes Market 3-1, Bruces Frame 3-1, Gavins Chev. 2-2, Good GMC 2-2 Kuhtics 1-3. Unity Satellite I -3. Shoemaker Builders 0-4, Western Auto 0-4, Baughman Manna 0-4, Lescoa 0-4, Vik­ ing 0-4 High Series - C. Ebmeyer 612, B Bruin 526, C. Mello 512, T Williams 497, K Wicringa 477. High Game - C. Ebmeyer 229.210. K Wicringa 190, C. Mello, D Bruin 188, R Rosenberg 182, S Eaton 180. Central Garage Towing 24 HOUR SERVICE 795-3369 945-4554 1-800-635-9964 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / September 17. 1987 I Page 9 Scots lose to Lee, 6-0 As far as games go. the Fighting Scots played a solid football game vs [jce on defense, and on offense, but still lost 6-0. They showed improvement the only phase of the game which didn't improve was the penality situation. “The kids played a solid game." said Shcfferly. "We are averaging 3.5 yards per carry for 2 to 6 games but we just hurt ourselves by our mistakes and penalities “ “But this is a young Scots team were are only returning 2 offensive starters from last year and we are getting better each outing It will take time but I have great confidence in this team and coaching staff and its early yet. ” The Scots gained 156 yards on the ground and 48 through the air for a total of 204 but suffered 3 fumbles. 2 in­ terceptions and 75 yards in penalties Troy Shane lead the Scots attack with 110 yards on 25 carries. Greg Kraz added 2 catches for 38 yards On Defense Mike Naughton. Scott Gnass, Rob Andrusiak. Todd Jous ma and David Raab played outstanding. The next game is Friday at home vs. Hamilton Hawkeyes. Wow! That’s close TheTK varsity girls under Coach Jim Sprague kept a tight defense in the final minutes to squeak by Grand Rapids Baptist. The girls next play at Maple Valley on Monday and at Hamil­ ton on Sept. 24 Middleville's Heather Hannapel dribbles past a Grand Rapids Baptist defender during the 32-30 victory by the Trojan varsity girts. Trojan tennis, continued &. Jill Dussia won. 6-2. 6-3; 2nd doubles. Barb Hoisted & Katie Elies won 6-1,6-3; 3rd doubles. Nicki Harrison & Kathy Brock won 6-1, 6-1. Stacey Anderson was “Player of the Match “ Middleville 7, Lee 0 2nd doubles. Jill Dussia won 6-0. 6-1; 3rd singles. Kathy Cooley won 6-0. 6-2; 4th singles. Jenm Groves won 6-0. 6-0 1st doubles. Barb Hoisted & Katie Elies won 6-2. 6-3; 2nd doubles. Nicke Hamson & Kathy Brock won by forfeit; 3rd doubles. Amy Rector & Patty Cisler won by forfeit. Kathy Cooley was “Player of the Match." Caledonia improves cross country mark to 6-0 girls now 4-2 The Caledonia Fighting Scot Cross Country team im­ proved their season record to 6 wins and 0 losses as they put together another excellent team performance to deteat the youthful Forest Hills Nothem Huskies 15-50 and the rebuilding Hopkins Vik­ ings 15-50. The Scots had a particular! ly strong performance as 8 runners finished in front of the Viking’s first runner The Scot’s Dave Smith and Tim Hodgkinson ran excellent ear­ ly season races to lead the race throughout. The top finishers for Caledonia were Dave Smith 1- 16:23. Tim Hodgkinson 2- 16:26. Mark Cherpes 3- 16:38. Doug Curtis 4- 16:44. John Barstis 5- 16:54. Jeff Pierce 6-16:56. Jeff Groendyke 7-16:58, and Sam Wilkinson 8-17:13. The Caledonia Girls Cross Country team improved their record to 4 and 2 on Sept. 10 at Lakeside Park. The Scots defeated a young Hopkins team by a score of 16-42 and also beat Forest Hills Nor­ thern by a 25-30 margin. Scoring for Caledonia were Deb Schumacher first place with a time of 20.47, Kris Overmire in 23:20, Traci Goodnough in 23:56, Roni Robertson 25:06, Shannon Plants in 27:31 and Chris Fowler in 29:44. The ladies travel to invitationals at Mid­ dleville and Olivet this week. Buy, sell with classifieds — 795-3345 REWARD! UNCLAIMED SCHOOL SEWING MACHINES Necchi’s Education Department placed orders in anticipation of large school sales. Due to budget cuts, these sales were unclaimed. These machines must be sold! All machines are the most modem machine in the Necchi line. These machines are MADE OF METAL and sew on all fabrics: Levi’s, canvas, upholstery, nylon, stretch, vinyl, silk. EVEN SEW ON LEATHER! These machines are new with a 25 year warranty. With the new 1987 Necchi you just set the color-coded dial and see magic happen. Straight sewing, zigzag, buttonholes (any size) invisible blindhem, monogram, satin stitch, professional serging stitch, straight stretch stitch... all of this and more. Without the need of old fashioned cams or programmers Your price with the ad $198, without this ad $529 Cash or check. One Day Only! Showing at... MiddleVilla Inn | (M-37 North of Middleville) LOWER SOUTH ENTRANCE A defender from Grand Rapids Baptist knocks the ball away from Trojan Jenny Frey in last Thursday's varsity basketball game. Middleville narrowly came out on top. 32-30. SECTION 00010 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Thornapple Kellogg Schools will receive sealed Proposals from qualified bidders for the Page Elementary School - Phase I consisting of Bid Divisions 201: Earthwork to Rough Grade, 202. Footings and Foun­ dations, 203: Site Utilities. There will be a pre-bid meeting held on Thursday, September 10, 1987 at 1.30 PM at the McFall Elementary School, 509 W. Main, Middleville, Ml Proposals to be delivered in person to McFall Elementary, 509 W. Main, Middleville or mailed to McFall Elementary, c/o Administration Office, 3885 Bender Road, Middleville, Ml 49333, Attn: Mr. Steven Garrett. Pro­ posals must be received “prior” to 1:30 p.m. (local time), on September 17,1987. Proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud. All bids will be evaluated at a later date. The project will utilize separate prime contracts. All contracts for con­ struction will be direct contracts with the Owner. Overall coordination of the Project will the responsibility of the construction management firm, E&V, Incorporated. The Architect/Engineer for the project is Daverman Associates, Inc., 82 Ionia, N.W., Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 456-3500, Attn: Mr. Dennis Sawinski. The Owner will award contracts on September 21,1987, to separate Con­ tractors for separate Bid Divisions or combinations of bid divisions. Any Bidder, at their option, may submit a combined Proposal for any com­ bination of Bid Divisions by offering a Combined Bid Deduct. A separate Bid must be submitted for each Bid Division included in any such com­ bined Proposal. All Project procedures and documents are designed to facilitate delivery of the Project through multiple prime construction contracts. The Owner’s forms, rather than industry master forms, are used for all documents. Bidders shall read and review the Bidding Documents carefully, and shall familiarize themselves thoroughly with all requirements. Bidders shall take special note that this Project is to be bid at the prevail­ ing wage rate. Requests by Contractors for inclusion as bidders shall be addressed to the Construction Manager, E&V, Incorporated, 86 East Sixth Street, Holland, Ml 49423, (616) 392-2383, Attn: Julie Holifield. One set of Bid­ ding Documents will be provided free of charge to bidders. The Bidding Documents are on file for inspection at the Architect’s office. A $50.00 document replacement charge will be assessed only if the Documents are not returned to the Project Team in good and usable condition. Requests for additional sets of Bidding Documents shall be addressed to the Construction Manager; a charge may be assessed for such addi­ tional sets. Proposals shall be submitted on the Proposal Forms furnished separate ly by the Construction Manager, and shall be completely filled in and executed in accord with the Bidding Documents. Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of Base Bid(s) shall ac­ company each proposal. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days. Successful Bidders may be required to furnish Surety Bonds, as stated in the Specifications. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, to accept other than a low Bid, and to waive information, irregularities and/or er­ rors in Proposals, which they feel is in their best interest. END OF SECTION 00010 �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / September 17. 1987 Caledonia girls’ tennis team tops Godwin Caledonia Girls’ Tennis Team began last week with a decisive victory over Godwin (7-0). Middleville’s strong doubles teams and first single proved too much as the Scots lost on Wednesday (2-5). Fri­ day's match with Comstock Park ended in a disappointing (0-7) loss. Caledonia vs. Godwin (7-0) Singles Mindy Emdge (C) d. Jeanetta Bruntsen (G) 6-4; 6-3; Stephanie Breen (C) d. Sheryl Brace (G) 6-2. 4-6; 6-3. Nancy Graham (C) d. Ha Vo(G)6l, 7-5 Kim Graham (C) d. Patrick Campos (G) 6- 0. 60 Doubles Bushman. Pnes (C) d Pat nek. Campos (G) 60. 62. Twinstra. Monn (C) d. Kennedy. Vonderiaan (G) 60. 62. Forfeit to Caledonia. Caledonia vs. Middleville (2-5). Singles - Julie De Morrow (M) d. Mindy Emdge (C) 60. 62. Stephanie Breen (C) d. Kathy Cooley (M) 61.64. Stacey Anderson (M) d. Nan­ cy Graham (C) 63. 1-6. 64 Sara VanKuiken (C) d. Bon­ nie Bekkenng (Mi 64. 5-7. 7- 5. Doubles Errair. Dussia (M) d. Buschman. Pnes (C) Middleville golf team opens season Sixteen golfers greeted Middleville coach Bernie Weller in mid August for the opening of 1987 high school golf season A combination of returning letterwinners and newcomers comprise this year’s Trojan Squad Hopes are high that the linkstcrs can improve upon their sixth place finish in the OK Blue Con­ ference race of last year Ixading the way for the Trojans will he senior Mike Caledonia freshmen split two The Caledonia Freshman girls basketball team has started the season off with a 32-25 loss to West Catholic and a 31-28 win over Lowell. Susan Welton with 10 (8), Karcy Hoffman with 6 (7), and Sherry Hackney (7). were Caledonia high pointers respectively. The much improved defense and hustle of the Fighting Scot ladies made the big difference in the at times, furious pace. Lowell game. West Catholic’s Aimee Ladd with 10 and Lowell's Delaney with 8 were the op­ posing team high scorers. Lytle Mike returns as a two time OK Blue All Conference Selection and a 39.63 match average seniors Scott Olthouse and Scott Thomas. Bill Glover and Eric Seubnng are Juniors who are returning as letterwinners ’With five letterwinners hack, the Trojans should be competitive in every match.’’ said Weller Sophmore Craig Northrup and Junior James York are the other two Varsity players for the Trojans. Other Sophmorcs on the squad are Aaron Pinncy who returns for his second year, first year player Mike Flicarman. and transfer students Phil Ralcowski and Bob Bomnk. Five Freshman have signed up and they are. Marc Boivan. Aaron Lytle. Kirk Schcib. Phil Seubring and Luke Jeffery Coach Weller states that most teams in the OK Blue return stronger teams than last year. Caledonia and Com­ stock Park again have strong teams and are the odds on-pre­ season favorites to battle it out for the league title. Byron Center should give both of those teams a gixxl run, with Kelloggsville. Hamilton, Middleville, and Godwin also being very competitive. GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS OF WEST MICHIGAN, INC. Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE — 795-7625 124 East Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 62. 63. Hoisted. Elies (Mi d. Twinstra. Monn (C) 61. 63. Brock. Harrison (Ml d. Graham. Ramsey (O 61. Our Price ’177.00 Engine • 3 hp Bnggs & Stratton engine • Automate rewmd stane* • Pneumatic-type governor • Austenitic exhaust *abe •Sonostate•gmto- vs. Comstock Caledonia JV Football team suffers first loss The Fighting Scot Junior Varsity football team suffered its first loss of the season last Thursday. 8-6 to Lee. The Fighting Scots led the TK Freshmen football gets underway The Trojan freshman foot­ ball team traveled to Hudsonville on Sept 3 for their season opener. After falling behind 60 in the first half. TK played the Eagles even in the second half losing a close 20-14 game Both of the TK touchdowns were scored by QB John Schieb on runs of 17 and 24 yards. The first touchdown was scored after the defense blocked a punt The second followed a 36 yard pass play from Schieb to Jason Pranger. In the second game of the season against Zeeland the Trojans showed some much improved defense giving up only 31 yards rushing and yards passing. TK's offensive line also showed improvement as the Trojans moved the ball very well at times. Several costly penalties and 5 lost fumbles stopped several gtxxl scoring opportunities. The only Trojan touchdown came just before the first half ended. Following a 23 yard pass play to Jason Pranger. halfback Brad Bruner scored on a 3 yard run. The game ended 6-6 after Zeeland scored on a 38 yard pass late in the 3rd quarter. The freshman will be home on Sept. 17 against Lowell. Caledonia golfers split two On Monday. Caledonia Golf defeated Byron Center and lost to Comstock Park at Scott Lake. Comstock Park 159. Caledonia 177, and Byron Center 189. On Wednesday. Caledonia Golf defeated Middleville and Goodwin Caledonia 164 Middleville 196, and Godwin 193. Model HG3500 (3,500 Watts) GAS MNVfN PUMPS »• 3S.720 G.P.M. Pump • Chemical and abrason-resretent seal (EPOMl • Moded carrying handle • Moidec checx • MokMd tmoefter »23*.oo 61. Caledonia Park (0-7). 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The second half was a defensive ball game and the score stayed 8-6. The Fighting Scots Junior Varsity travel to Hamilton this week to face the Hawkeyes. Trojan JV girls defeat Delton and GR Baptist The Thomapple Kellogg JV Girl's Basketball team con­ tinued to play well and im­ proved their record to 3-0 by defeating Delton and GR Bap­ tist. The members of the team are Mandy Bacrman. Shelby Bodell, Anne Browne, Gina Cline. Shelly Duyser, Jenm Eichenberg, Cathy Grube, Vai JackiewK'z. Jenn Karel. Robin Kidder. Petra Muller. Tammy Ruffner, Sara Selleck, and Tricia Wright. Against Delton, the Lady Trojans held a slim one point advantage at the half. 19 to 18. before out scoring Delton 1611 in the second half. Everyone gave full effort and those scoring were Cathy Grube with 2 points, with 4 points apiece were Tammy Ruffner. Jenn Karel, Robin Kidder and Mindy Baerman, and with 17 points was Vai Jackiewicz. In their home opener, the Lady Trojans defeated GR Baptist 40 to 22. The game was very close in the first half with TK, again, only having a slim one point advantage, 17 to 16. In the second half, something that does not hap­ pen very often, GR Baptist did not score a field goal. This cold shotting and a very strong fourth quarter, 15 points, by TK were important factors in the victory. Each team member added to this team victory and those scoring were Jenm Eichenberg. Robin Kidder and Vai Jackiewicz with 2 points ?piece, Gina Cline added 4 points. Petra Muller had 6 points Jenn Karel had 7 points Cathy Grube had 8 points, and Tam­ my Ruffner had 9 points TK School to get three new trophy cases Thornapple Kellogg Schools will soon receive three new trophy cases, courtesy of former school superintendent Gerald Page and wife Lois in memory of Bruce McIntyre, a long time school employee who passed away in recent years. Arrangements for a special presentation at one of the first home basketball games of the year are being planned CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m. For Sale Thank You FOR SALE: Rust colored plat­ form rocker, $25. 795-9561 THE FAMILIES OF CHRIS MA1CHELE would like to thank all those at Provincial House in Hastings for the love and good care they- gave Chris during his stay there. Thank you Rev. Vaught of the Leighton Methodist Church for your last­ ing words of remembrance of love and deed of our father, grandfather and great grand father, for the use of the Leight on Methodist Church and ladies who prepared the luncheon. He is missed. 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Ml I September 17, 1987 Summer reading program at TK Library well attended Record apple crop fuels cider! “Great Lakes, Great Books. Great Reader." a celebration of Michigan's Sesquicentennial. was the theme of Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library's Summer Reading Program. 338 children participated in the three clubs: “Sand­ trackers" for pre readers had III members: Michigan Reading Regatta" for young readers had 119; and "Wind surfing Safari" for experienc­ ed readers had 108 members. 143 children earned cer­ tificates by completing a reading folder. A grand total of 11.715 books were read by members of the three groups of participants. Children who continued to read after completing one folder earned awards A total of 520 awards were earned Many of the awards were donated by “great givers" in the area: Baby Bliss. Bass Photographic Emporium. Cappons. Lincoln Meadows Community Education Class. McDonald's of Hastings. Meyers. Inc . Middle Man. Middleville Inn Bowling. Mr. KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUEL OH GAS/ DIESEL -SERVING HOME FARM WDUSTPV Oif 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 (616) 891-6198 SELF SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP S.. Pharmacy Care. Phil's Pizzeria. Pizza Hut of Hastings. Professional Phar­ macy. Sav More. Thornapple Kellogg Athletic Department. Thomapple Kellogg Swimm­ ing Department. Thomapple Kitchen and the Village General Store. Donations to purchase paperback books for awards were made by other “great givers:'* Dr. James Budde. Graphic Communications. Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Hastings City Bank. Rotary Club. Thomapple Kellogg Education Association. Thor­ napple Kellogg High School Student Council and Washiand. Librarian Judy Kain said she appreciates all of the time, effort, and donations of all of the “great givers" who con­ tributed awards to encourage the suggestions that would contribute to the improvement of the summer reading pro­ gram." she said Plans are underway for 1988 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE A rising tree inventory and excellent weather have pro­ duced the state s largest apple crop ever -64 percent above last year's level-and that means plenty of cider sipping this fall, reports AAA Michigan. “Thousands of visitors are traditionally beckoned each fall by the memorable sights, scents and sounds of operating cider mills." stated AAA Michigan Travel Services Manager James Drury “With an abundant supply of apples and cider and doughnut prices up only slightly from 1986. this should be an especially good year for savoring fall's gold The cider mill at Historic Bowens Mill will pump out the first cider of the season this Saturday. and russet finery and enjoying outdoor family fun at a Michigan cider mill." he added Michigan’s total apple crop this year exceeds 1.15 billion pounds, up from last year's 700 million pounds. The harvest is the largest since the Michigan Agriculture Depart ment began keeping records in 1898. This year. Michigan is ex­ pected to become the second largest producer of apples na­ tionwide, growing 70 million pounds more than last year’s second-ranked New York State. Washington continues to lead in apple production nationwide. Drury attributed the upsw­ ing in apple production to a 24 percent increase in apple trees between 1982 and 1986, favorable pollination condi­ tions in the early springs and the right combination of heat and rainfall this summer. Fruit-bearing trees now ac­ Need A Loan? count for 4 4 million of the state's total record 5.8 million apple trees Historically, the most abun dant Michigan apples arc Red Delicious and Jonathan Other popular verities include Ida Red. Golden Delicious, McIntosh, Rome and Nor them Spy. Cider mill visitors will find that cider averages $2.45 per gallon 5 cents more than last year, with prices ranging from $1.50 to $3.90 A dozen doughnuts averages $2.37, 7 cents more than last year, and cost from $1.55 to $3. Many mills offer such fami ly fare as hay wagon and train rides, animal petting farms, pony rides and pick-your-own apples. Most mills permit visitors to watch pressing operations and provide special tours. Visitors should call ahead for pressing dates and times and a schedule of activities. Hastings City Bank Has Money to Lend At Hastings City Bank, getting a loan is a quick and simple process. In fact, in many cases, you’ll have your money on the very same day you apply for it. And this is just one way Hastings City Bank is making your banking quicker, less com­ plicated and more personal. FDIC Hili 4MSIBC LENDER ifyastiiup (fittp iBank Offices in Hastings, Middleville, Nashville and Bellevue Thomas Moron's "Fiercely the Red Sun Descending " President Ford to tour Muskegon art exhibition Former President Gerald R Ford will tour the GTEsponsored art exhibition, "Artists of Michigan From the Nineteenth Century,” from 5;10 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Sept. 17, at the Muskegon Museum of Art. The tour will be conducted by the guest curator of the exhibition, Dr. J. Gray Sweeney; Henry Matthews, curator of collections and ex­ hibitions, Muskegon Museum of Art; and Bruce Eldredge, director of the Muskegon Museum of Art. Immediately following the tour, a private, biack-tie reception will be held in a tent adjacent to the museum The art exhibition will of­ ficially open to the public on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 3 p.m The exhibit features over 60 paintings by Michigan artists, including works by Mathias Alien. Thomas Moran and Charles Eaton Special tours will be con­ ducted by Sweeney, and com­ memorative posters designed especially for this exhibition will be sold at the museum. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-09-23.pdf e374c3a681b95dece971b1efc69e2411 PDF Text Text 1 Hasting Fubilr Llbrar ' 6 1 The. our i and News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 117th Year'Twenty Cents Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 20-September23,1987 Middleville police chief search narrowed to 3 Dr Ralph Chandler reviews the resumes with members of the village council. Three die after Sept. 6 collision Three people have died in hospitals in Kalamazoo and Chicago as the result of a Sept. 6 collision on Briggs Road. Barry County Sheriffs CpI. Mike Lesick said Bonnie M Reynolds. 73. ot Byron Center, died Sept. 16 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Cheryl Whitley. 17. of Orlando, Fla. died .Sept. 14 in Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago And Harold Powell. 22, of Dayton. Ohio died last Friday at Bronson. Lesick said Reynolds may have been drinking, Lesick said, when his vehicle plowed head-on in to a car driven by Powell Whitley was a passenger in the Powell car. Three other passengers in the Powell car were treated at Pennock Hospital in Hastings for various injuries. Powell was part of a family car caravan traveling to Hastings to get a pizza when the accident occurred. Reynolds drove the first car in the caravan into a ditch and sideswiped the second car before striking the Powell car. Lesick said. Police are awaitifig results of a test of Reynolds' blood alcohol level. Family members were visiting at the Earl Powell residence on Patterson Road for the Labor Day holiday when the accident occurred, a family member said. Three hurt in Briggs Rd. crash Two Middleville teenagers and a 22-year-old Middleville man were injured Friday when the car in which they were riding left the road in Yankee Springs Township and struck a tree, slate police from the Wayland Post said Police said the accident oc­ curred at 12:15 a.m. on Briggs Road jusl south of Cobb Lake Road In the car were driver Wesley S Ayers. 17. of 725 Continued on page 12 by Jean Gallup Middleville's new police chief will be George Bartoszek. Robert Romzek or Louis Shoemaker, all from eastern Michigan. The Middleville Village Council narrowed a field of 12 candidates to three at Tuesday night's meeting. Dr. Ralph Chandler, a pro­ fessor in the Center for Public Administration at Western Michigan University, hired by the council in June to conduct a search for a new chief, presented the resumes of 12 applicants. Chandler told the council members that advertising in law enforcement journals had generated 38 resumes. “The next step is to narrow the list of candidates down to three. We (Chandler and his assistant) have made the necessary inquiries and feel each of the 12 resumes are ac­ ceptable. integral and good." he said. After reviewing each of the resumes individually with Chandler the council, by ma­ jority voting, narrowed down the list to what they feh w ?re the best five candidates. Those candidates were then further studied and council members individually listed their top selections, in order of preference, then three finalists were selected. George Bartoszek is a police officer who works in Dewitt Township. His resume stated that he has 16 years ex­ perience in various types of law enforcement. He served in the military from 1964 thru 1967. it said, and he was chosen to serve on the Michigan State Police Task Force to fight organized crime. Another finalist chosen for a future in-depth interview is Robert Romzek Romzek. 53. graduated from Detroit Police Academy and worked in Detroit for nine years with the treasury department. Louis Shoemaker has a master's degree in public education from Wayne State University. Village President Duane Thatcher said, adding that he us a uniformed sergeant with the Dearborn Police Department He also teaches part time at Henry Ford Com munity College. Thatcher said. The council asked Chandler to contact the three finalists and arrange for interviews with each of them at 6 30 p m. at the Oct 27 village council meeting. At that meeting. Thatcher said, a decision will be made to hire one of the applicants. I think you have made wise choices in (selecting) these three men," Chandler said. Also considered for the position of chief were nine people from the southern purl of the state. Included was a woman who is an acting sergeant in the Criminal Divi sion of the Grand Rapids Police Department. Chandler advised the board, and a man who is already a finalist in the Coopersville search lor a chief. All of the applicants are very qualified. Chandler said Caledonia student named as National Merit semifinalist Caledonia High School senior Robert K. Dixit has been named a National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) semifinalist in the 33rd annual merit program. To be considered for merit scholarships, semifinalists must first become finalists by meeting high academic stan dards, being fully endorsed and recommended by their high schools, taking the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), confirming their quali­ fying test performance and submitting information about their school and community activities, personal interests and goals. Some 15.000 high school students from more than one million junior status students across the county were tested last year while they were juniors. Doot intends to major in engineering and plans on becoming an engineer. Robert K. Doot Ground broken for Gerald Page School Construction for the new 16-classroom Gerald Page Elementary will soon be underway. Goundbreaking ceremonies were held Tues day south of the high school, the Mie for the new school. During the ceremonies Pastor Stanley Vugteseen gave thanks to God for the land and the opportunity to erect a building He also ask­ ed that the school be responsi­ ble stewards of the land and that the building be used responsibly Board President Gary Thaler acknowledged the work of the Expansion Com­ mittee whose efforts helped pave the way for the new construction “It’s a big step for the com­ munity . We are now ready to start the new elementary after breaking ground for the McFall addition just a few months ago. he said “I’m real excited about the groundbreaking It shows a real growth in the community We will be prepared for the upcoming elementary students and will provide quality educat ion for the school district's youth. " Supertnten dem Siese Garrett said “I'm excited about the new construction. It's a very humbling experience and an extreme honor to base a building named after you.'* former school superintendent Gerald Page said thanking the school board and community for their support in making the new construction a reality Members of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education (from left) James Verlinde, Gory VanElst, John Miller. Don Law. Jon Siebesma, Pastor Stan Vugteveen of the Peoce Reformed Church, Superintendent Steve Garrett, (front row) board member Gary Thaler and former school Superintendent Gerald Page take part in ground breaking ceremonies for the new 16-classroom Gerald Page Elementary, Tuesday evening. �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 24. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN Friday night the Hart family went to the football game and then spent the rest of the week just doing things as they need­ ed doing without any real pushing. Scott Oliver said he has started his second year of karate, he really enjoys it. Finally got a hold of the Koeplingcrs They have been gone on a four-weck motorcy­ cle vacation <xit West They attended several rallys At first Mr Koeplmger wasn't too interested He sort of figured that the media picture was not what he was in­ terested in But after attending them this summer he found it was a lot of fun. no rowdy sluff, just more of the people who really loved to ride on motorcycles, regardless of their ages One they attended first was in Cody. Wy It was the Rider Motorcycle Rally They have a touring bike. They have pro mised to come over and show me their bike He said that when they got home they thought of coming over to show me how they managed to pack everything on one bike for such a long trip But they had it all unpacked before they thought of it. He said that these rallys were a planned event by certain people or organizations At one they had 7.000 bikes. There were a lot of motorcycle companies showing their bikes and all the various accessories. You could grab your helmet, and try out any of their models. It was really, a great big bike and accessories show. They had to sign up ahead and pay for their accommodations before they went on the trip. So they had their bed and breakfast and supper all paid for and reserved when they got there. They made some marvelous friends at both of them. Then they could go to various gold mines, dude ran­ ches. and just general sight seeing in the areas. At one of them the town people had a one-and a half or two hour parade of all the kinds of bikes. They even took video tapes for them The Koeplingers hope to get it in October. The cyclists left $2 million worth of business in their town. And the town folks all told them to be sure and come back to them next year So all and all they had a super time Mr. Koeplmgers told of one of their experiences they had in Northwestern Montana They had stopped at a Conoco station for gas and the owner asked them which direction they were going out of town They told him. west He sug­ gested that they wait at least one hour as it was so black in the west. He suggested they bring their bike in his garage. So they did. Before the hour was up a big truck drove in and asked them which way they were heading He told them it was a good thing that they had listened to the station owner, because he had driven through a hail and w ind storm and just missed a tornado touch down on that route. Were they ever grateful to the gas station owner So all and all they had a wonderful time, lots of beautiful scenery in the mountains, very little rain and a lot of wonderful new friendships Dorothy and Chuck Corson and Phyllis Tucker and hubby went on Amtrak for a one day trip to Chicago. Saturday They had a good time and en­ joyed the train trip The weekend before they went to Washington D C. to visit their daughter Quite a bit of driv­ ing but had a nice visit Rod Finkbciner said he and Char attended the South Kent Old Timers reunion. Thurs day at the KC Hall at Clyde Park South. There were 500 people there. I guess the Thornapple Heritage group had a wonder ful meeting at Bowens Mills last Wednesday There wasn’t a large group there but they had their usual good potluck dinner and Neal Cook showed his beautiful Scrimshaw work. Neal is trying to date the lit­ tle house they have restored and opened to the public. So Art Kenyon gave him a big stump slab of the huge oak tree they had to cut down beside their hardwood cot­ tage. Neal mounted the slab on legs and has been working on the reading of the rings, wet and dry years. He has them all marked out on the top of the slab. Then he has a piece of a beam that was under the little house (had been worked on by the ter­ mites) and is trying to pm point similar dry and wet spells on this piece so he can determine the age of the lumber in the frame log cabin house. W hen Clark Springer gave it to the Cooks he said that it was thought, by local residents, to be the oldest house in Bowens Mills. The Abstract office doesn’t tell the Alaskan station is quite an ex­ perience for a young person growing up. Greta Greiner and several women from her church at­ tended the Gowen Lutbem Church Retreat this weekend. I believe the camp is called the Pleasant Hill Camp Eightytwo women were there Had a very nice lime. Ann Bartlett said she and some other women attended the huge meeting held in the Silver Dome in Pontiac to see the Pope. It was a very stirr­ ing and beautiful experience Mrs. Vandal was also one of the group. And both of them said that it was a once in a lifetime happening. Something that they will never forget. It was beautifully handled, with all the long lines, shuttle busing of the crowds, and even getting out of the area. The 92.000 peo­ ple at the Silver Dome made quite a sight. Let alone when they all stood up to pray. Alice and Russ Bender at­ tended the Senior Citizen din­ ner meeting Tuesday Then the Hostettlers. friends from the Mobile Park in Florida, came to visit Sunday. Russ and Alice. Ward Bender and Marian Finkbeiner all went to dinner at Walt and Lois Bender's Sunday, the Featherlys had their usual family get together. Donna and Charlie Cox took some chicken and went over to visit their cousin. Sun­ day. He has been quite ill. He seemed to enjoy the company Well, my sis and I have been busy working on our mother's side of the family. Lyda has been so generous in sharing her old antique photo album and all the pictures in it She and her husband even paid a big share of the expense to have a negative made of each one. There were two full albums of pictures. Randy Bass of Bass Photo Emporium in Middleville has done much of the picture reproducing for my history writing. Don Dean does a super job too. but he is not in the business. It’s just a hobby. He does it for our pic­ ture history book the Heritage group is working on. Stained glass class offered A stained glass class for in­ termediates is scheduled to start Monday. Sept 28 at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Middleville Instructor Shar Evans will lead students through four weeks of instructions in the copper foil method of creating in stained glass. Students should come to class with a project in mind Classes will meet for four Tuesday s from 6 pm until 10 p.m. for a $16 fee Materials must be fur­ nished by the students Two separate “mini” stain­ ed glass workshops will be held in November In the ’’mini” classes, participants will create Christmas ornaments. Call the Middleville Com­ munity Education office for further details. Office hours are 9 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Phone number for registration and further information is 795-3397. Open house at Caledonia school The Caledonia Elementary P.T.O Open House will be held Monday, Sept 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Parents are invited to attend. Write us a letter! Publication No. US PS 347580 1952 N. Broadway - P.O. Box B Hastings. Michigan 49058 “The Sun and News" (USPS 347 S80) is published weekly by The Hastings Banner. inc 1952 N Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 1072. Second-Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058-9998 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE SUN AND NEWS. P.O Bo* B. Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year............. Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties ages or when the old houses were built, but Neal says the construction was Nimilar to a log cabin home but was made out of big boards of sawed lumber, vanng widths The builder even chi sled in each board its number, in the order of its construction Neal thought that the boards were what he called "Toll lumber When the man brought his log to the sawmill, to be sawed into boards they bartered with the sawmill owner, that he would take a certain percentage of the logs for his pay And Neal thought that maybe the man building the house could have been the sawer at the mill because they were of varying widths So Neal is try mg by hook or crook to determine the age of the litle house as accurately as possible. The next meeting of the Thornapple Heritage Group in October will be at Bowens Mills, on a Saturday, and we will be making apple butter the old fashioned way over a wood fire in a huge ket­ tle I'm looking forward to doing that because I missed it last year But I got to eat the apple butter and was it ever good Donna Kenyon said that she is expecting her sister and hubby any time now. They will be staying about a month. Also, her son Rob is being kept busy with his school soccer team and their three games a week And of course the parents are kept as busy going to the games Ann Kenyon said that she attended the Floral Garden Club at Martha Souseley’s Wednesday at Barlow Lake. Mary Noah said they spent a quiet weekend but that Kay and Melvin went up north to their cabin The Stems went to Traverse City for a surprise birthday party for his sister and it really was a surprise. The Lynn Tolans went to the Mini National Street Rod show in Kalamazoo Saturday and Sunday in their street rod car. 1 think that she said the whole club went. They heard from son Marty, who after January will be stationed in Michigan The isolation at the S8.00 $10 00 Founded tn 1870 — Published by THE HASTINGS BANNER. INC. \_________________ —____________________ ■ The Sun and News welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means for readers to express an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letter must include the signature, address and tele­ phone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libel­ ous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Verlinde earns doctorate degree Ruth E. Verlinde Ruth A. Verlinde. daughter of Beth and Leo Verlinde of Gun Lake, recently received her educational doctorate degree in aduh and continuing education from Teacher’s College. Columbia University in New York City. Dr. Verlinde is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville; has a bachelors degree from the University of Michigan, anti masters degree from Michigan Slate University She is now employed at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester In stitute of Technology. in Rochester. as the director of captioned television and video programming for deaf educa tional purposes, nationally and internationally. Kent library offers video rentals Thrill to the lushly choreographed battle scenes in Akira Kurosawa’s epic mo­ tion picture. “Ran”. Chill to the monster’s ram­ page in “Frankenstein”. Sing along with Julie An drew in “Sound of Music” or tap your feet to the music in “Grease". Fix yourself a plate of nachos and cheese and enjoy “Cabaret”. “An American in Paris”. “On the Waterfront” or “High Noon”. Visit your local branch of the Kent County Library System and request any of more than 100 new titles which have recently been add ed to the Special Collection video cassette collection. These specially-designated foreign films, classic films, musical and westerns are inter-loanable, which means they are available for check­ out even if they are not includ­ ed in your own branch library's current collection. (Video titles rotate among the smaller Kent County Library branches; larger branches have permanent collections; both collections are con­ tinuously augmented by new titles.) Special Collection video cassettes also have a special low rental fee two dollars for three days' rental, or one dollar overnight. “We are attempting to make classic movies, foreign films and special titles more widely available to all our patrons,” explains Kent County Library Audio-Visual Coordinator Linda Waltman. Film lovers who patronize the smaller branches will have the same access to these movies as those who can visit the larger branches with their more extensive collections. Other videos included in the Special Collection and available through library “Interloan” are non-fiction and non-cntertainemnt videos on a variety of topics, from Sports and Do-It Yourself to Nature and Travel. Many of these titles arc not available from other video­ rental sources A complete list of video cassette titles is located at all Kent County Library System branches; patrons can purchase their own copies for fifty cents. AH titles are VHS Ask your librarian for fur­ ther information, or call the Kent County Library’s AudioVisual Department at 774-3252. Red Cross blood drive is Thursday in Middleville A Red Cross blood drive will be held Thursday. Sept 24 at the V.F.W Hall on Main Street in Middleville. Hours are from 1 to 6:45 p m. Human blood cannot be manufactured . it can only come from people who care Anyone between 17 and 69 years old, in good general health, who weighs more than 110 pounds is eligible to give blood. For more information or to schedule a donation, call the Barry County Red Cross at 945-3122. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 24. 1987 I Page 3 Fire Dept gets new assistant A 12*4-year veteran of the Middle ville-Thornapple Township Fire Department has been named as assistant police chief. Robert J. Woodard of 5560 Irving Road. Middleville, was appointed to the post last week upon recommendation of Fire Chief Robert Kenyon. Woodard joined the depart­ ment as a partial paid fireman and advanced to squad leader before becoming lieutenent. a position he has held for one year. "I’m excited about the pro­ motion and am proud to be chosen. It came as kind of a surprise." he said. "I’ve been proud to serve with the department all these years and look forward to do­ ing so for another 1214 years." Woodard said. As assistant chief. Woodard will make out fire reports and fill in during the chief s absence among various other duties, he said. He will be replacing Assis­ tant Chief Maynard (Bud) Stone, who is retiring Dec. 1 In other business, board members agreed to pay the Thomapplc Township Am­ bulance personnel $10 each for each regular monthly and special meeting attended Bylaws for the fire and am­ bulance departments were reviewed by the board and referred back to the township attorney for revisions. The board members also agreed to participate in hosting a recognition dinner for Middles ille Village and Thomapple Township public workers The appreciation day. not yet scheduled, will consist of a dinner for public employees and their families. The event is being spon­ sored by volunteers from the township board and village council. Frank L. Brown of 10200 Garbow Road was appointed to fill a vacancy on the township Planning Commis­ sion. One position for a three year term expiring in November remains vacant Finally, board members agreed that the penal fines paid by the township to the Middleville Community Library would be paid directly to the library rather than to the county accounting library board, which is being abolish­ ed. Township Supervisor Don Boysen said. Robert Woodord of Middleville will ossume the duties of assistant fire chief for the Middleville/Thornopple Township Fire Department Dec. 1. Caledonia pianist to present free recital in Grand Rapids Mark Alexander, a Caledonia and Grand Rapids pianist, will present a free recital Thursday. Oct. 8 at 8 pm at the St Cecilia Music Building. 24 Ransom. NE Alexander's program in­ cludes Mozart's Sonata in B Flat. K 281. the ‘Out of Doors" Suite by Bela Bartok; Chopin s Ballade No. I in G Minor, Op. 23: and the Sonata in B Minor by Fran/ Liszt. After some preliminary work with his mother. Mrs George Alexander. Mark studied with Wendell Babcock and Dale Nyboer. both of Grand Rapids. He now holds a bachelor of music degree from the University of Michigan, and is currently completing work toward his master of music degree at the University of Texas in Austin. Since leaving Grand Rapids to further his music education. Alexander’s principal teachers have been Nancy Garrett and Dr Charles Fisher. Alexander, who made his first public appearance at the age of 9. has performed on numerous occasions in Grand Rapids and throughout Michigan He has been soloist with the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony, the Kent Philharmonia. and the Flint Chamber Orchestra. In reviewing a 1979 recital BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 Also Evenings By Appointment given by Mark Alexander. Gerald Elliott of the Grand Rapids Press described him as "...one whose technical arsenal is imposing." and " . able to make his audience sit up and take notice" Since winning first place in the 1986 Lansing Matinee Musical Piano Competition, be has also won awards in the 1986 Shreveport Symphony Nina Plant Wideman Com petition, the 1987 San Antonia Tuesday Music Club Com­ petition. and the 1987 Kingsville Young Artist Com­ petition. This fall, he will be guest soloist with the Guadalajara (Mexico) Sym­ phony Orchestra In addition to his Grand Rapids recital. Alexander will give recitals in Lansing and in Austin. Texas. Mark Alexander is a perfor­ ming member of the St. Cecilia Music Society Caledonia church plans coffee break, story hour Coffee break and story hour will begin at Caledonia Chris­ tian Reformed Church, Tues­ day. Sept. 29. from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Bible study and fellowship time is open to all women whether members or not. Story hour for children is a special time they will look for ward to every week. Nursery is provided Come and bring a friend Boy Scouts will travel to Mackinac Rendezvous 850 Boy Scouts and leaders in the West Michigan Shores Council, Boy Scouts of America will travel to Straits State Park. St. Ignace. Michigan over the weekend of Sept. 25. 27 in order to attend Mackinac Rendezvous, a meeting with 150 years of Michigan history. Mackinac Rendezvous Committee Chairman Ben Logan, a Grand Rapids at­ torney. has orchestrated the event. On Friday. Sept. 25. scouts and leaders either through their own transporta­ tion or that provided by Greyhound Bus Company will arrive at Straits State Park with the challenge of setting up campsites in the dark. Following Saturday morn­ ing breakfast prepared by the Michigan National Guard, the entire encampment will hike from the state park to 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1W Mlle E of Whitneyville Shepler's Ferry Line, where they will be transported to Mackinac Island. On the Mackinac Island, Scouts will tour Ft Mackinac, travel on a bicycle tour, visit shops and parade across the Grand Hotel porch. At 4 p.m. a return from the island back to the state park for dinner and an evening Staturday night firebowl, featuring the Order of the Ar­ row Dance Team, state police tracking dogs and a recogni­ tion of the 200th anniversary of the United States Constitution. The unique camping event will conclude Sunday when the entire encampment will travel 26 miles south on 1-75 to Indian River where a nondenominational service will be held at Cross-ln-TheWoods by Father Gronowski. Sell with Classifieds Phone 795-3345 Senior-Dent Reduced-Fee Dental Care and Quality Reduced-Fee Dentures When you bank with the State Bank of Caledonia, you get the specialized advice you need to plan for the future. State Bank’s knowledgeable personal bankers will help you establish the right savings accounts and investment plans that will provide for your family’s growth and educational needs as well as complete economic security. At State Bank, we believe banking is more than business ... we offer an individualized finan­ cial service. You can count on the State Bank of Caledonia. Professional Denial Care by Licensed Michigan Dentists Referral Program For Eligibility Requirements Call Toll-Free J. 1-800-292-4708 a service of the Michigan Dental Association FDIC 267 E. Main Street - CALEDONIA - Ph. 891-8113 STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA 3205 68th St. S.E. Offices in Caledonia & Dutton Ph. 698-6337 - DUTTON - �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 24. 1967 We’ve had beautiful weather but we really don’t need so much ram. Can’t keep up with the yard work. Bcrnadine Reaser and Shirley Reaser. Hastings, were shopping in Grand Rapids Thursday. Monday. Loretta Clark. Geo. Crapsy. Clarke and I at­ tended the Allegan County Fair. Nice to be senior citizens and pay half fare It was a beautiful day. huge crowd and wonderful parade Tuesday we called on Hester and Cy Springer, cousins of Clarke's. in Grand Rapids and went out to lunch with them June Tungate. Esther Kelley and Lois Bacon had Sunday dinner at "The Sizzler” on 28th Street, east. Thursday was the Ladies Aid meeting with 13 atten­ ding. Always plenty of food. If you need any Stanley pro­ ducts give me a call or any aid member W'e will be glad for your order Were you at Bowens Mills Saturday^* A good crowd and many crafts and hobbies were on display. Also they were making cider, their first this fall Again in October Wednesday we attended the Heritage Picnic held at the Mill. Neal always has in­ teresting facts to tell us. Bud Cisler had Sunday din­ ner with son Ken and Blanch Friday. Myrtle Freeman. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Esther Kelley and June Tungate had breakfast at the Harvest House, a three-sister party Dorothy and Elmer Fischer. Clarke’s daughter and hus­ band. are here from Fulton. Texas Much visiting here with us and going places, too. They will leave for home Monday We spent Sunday afternoon and evening with them at Ella Fischers. Good luck to them on their journey home. Gertrude Higley slays about the same. She is still at Butter­ worth Hospital. Sorry to hear about Izova Schnurr falling and breaking her pelvic bone. Best wishes to her. Evelyn Noffke has been moved to Mary Free Bed. She is getting along much better, too. Caledonia Happy 60 club celebrates 23 years On Monday. Sept. 14. the Caledonia Happy 60 Club held their 23rd birthday potluck dinner at the Caledonia Christian Reform­ ed Church with 31 present. A nice dinner was served and a nice musical program, w uh some group singing done by Mr and Mrs. Hosea Hum­ phrey of Middleville was en­ joyed by all. President Lillian Schultz gave a reading. "Retirement or Retardment ’ Blanche Snyder gave a reading from Erma Bombeck on "The Doggie hag: It can be quite a burden. ” After the program cookies and punch were served. The club members are looking for­ ward for many more years of enjoyment for the "Happy 60 Club. " The next potluck din­ ner will be Oct. 5 at noon at the Community Education board room with election of officers for 1987-1988. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer ST. PAUL LUTHERAN 9.45 a m 11:00 a m 6:00 p m 6:45p.m. MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave & 84th St.‘Caledonia, Ml ....... 8 30 a.m 0:45a.m. 11 00 <• m Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning Worship.............................................................. 11:00a.m. Sunday School...................................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Evening Worship................................................... 6:00p.m. All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Rev. Robert Cerke MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST Rev. Wesley Coffey Phone 795-7076 111 Church Street 945am 11 00 a m 930am Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor Rev. Cil Boersma 795-3798 765-5376 Church Office Phone 795-9266 Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass..........................................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass................................. 9:00 a.m. and 11 00 a m. First Friday Mass..................................................... 7:00 p.m. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is somebody... ... and lesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday E vening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 6 00 p m 7 00 p m William Dobson, Pastor 891-8923 Rev. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School.................. 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School t vening W orship Service 10 00 am 11 15 a n> b 00 p m ST. PAUL LUTHERAN 795-3667 Sunday Morning Worship....................................... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School........................................................... 9 45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship...................................... 11:00 a.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.‘Caledonia, MI Rev. Robert Gerke EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH corner of Broadway and Center m Hastings Phone 945-3014 Ret Wayne Smith, Rector Sunday Schedule ^'Sooli*dUlt6auca,.on am ....... Holy Euchanst XXVchar’^m Call lot information about youth choir. Bible Study, youth group, and other activities LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sundav Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired).................... 9:45a.m. Sunday School....................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday" Evening Service........................................ 7:00p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade).......... Wed.. 6.30 p.m. Prayer Meeting. Youth Fellowship. . . .W'ed. 7:00 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 OBITUARIES Leona A. Rock MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Leona A. Rock, 57. of Middle­ ville died Friday. September 18. 1987. Mrs. Rock was born June 17, 1930 at Greenville, the daughter of Elmer H. and Vernice (Leavitt) Hansen. She was a salesperson at Getty’s Real Estate in Middleville, also for Avon and others. Surviving are three daught­ ers, Mrs. Patrick (Patty K.) Brown of Kalamazoo. Mrs. Raymond (Susan V.) Robb of Alpena and Mrs. Stephen (Nancy E.) Endres of South Haven; one son, James E. Rock of Ypsilanti; seven grandchil­ dren; one sister, Mrs. Howard (Anna) Petersen of Greenville; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held 11a.m. Monday, Sept. 21 at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville with Rev. Roger Timmerman officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or the Humane Society. Funeral arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Rev. Max L. Holloway ALLEGAN - Rev. Max L. Holloway, 74, of Allegan, formerly of Middleville and Caledonia area, died Sunday, Sept. 20. 1987 at Clark Memorial Nursing Home. Grand Rapids. Rev. Holloway was bom April 20, 1913, in Center, Ark. He graduated from Eastern High School in Lansing. Rev. Holloway worked for GM for 33 years. After his retirement, he served a music director for the Calvary United Methodist Church, Lansing and later for the Leighton Methodist Church in Caledonia. He became pastor of the Wesleyan Church in Allegan in 1974, retiring in 1981. After a year he helped found the Middleville Wesleyan Church, serving as its pastor until a fulltime pastor could be found. Surviving are his children, Morris and Myrna of Wayland, Melvin and Kimberly of Kent­ wood, Phyllis and Marvin Comer of Coopersville, Dale and Janet of Williamston, Jean and Larry Hoff of Wayland; 13 grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters, Donald of Kalkaska, Hugh H. of Minne­ sota. Ameal Kart and Jo Ann Lewis, both of Florida; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife. Thelma, who died May 16, 1987, only 11 days before the couple was to celebrate their 50th anniversary. Funeral services were held 1p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Allegan Wesleyan Church. Burial was at Hooker Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Allegan Wesleyan Church. Arrangements were made by Allegan Chapel of Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan. Property tax, school finance reform a priority by Bob Bender, State Representative 88th District Michigan's system of over­ taxing property owners to fund education is not only burdensome to taxpayers, it also has resulted in large disparities in spending per pupil between rich and poor school districts. These pro­ blems demonstrate the need to revise the school financing formula. Michigan is now sixth among the 50 states in its share of the property tax burden, according to recent studies, with an average of 70 percent of the property tax­ payer’s bill going to support local schools. The range of per pupil sup­ port—from $ 1,785 to $5,916—is becoming increas­ ingly unfair because of the large difference in property values among school districts. During my discussions with area residents, 1 have found growing support for reducing property taxes, increasing reliance on state taxation to fund local schools and establishing a new formula to more equally distribute state school aid. Many groups arc looking at this important issue. Our caucus Task Force on the Reform of Property Tax/School Funding is ex­ amining serious, long-term reform. The Senate’s Com­ mission on Property Tax Reform has made suggestions and a task force headed by Edgar Harden, former Presi­ dent of Northern Michigan University and Michigan State University will make its recommendations this fall. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 24, 1987 I Page 5 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST Saturday evening Rich. Deb and Shirley Soest visited the Jerry Smith family in Moline Caledonia Elementary's P T O is hosting its annual open house on Monday. Sept 28. from 5:30 to 7:30 p m This gives the parents a chance to see their youngsters' school and meet with the teachers Mrs Caroline Huyck wishes to express her thanks for all the beautiful birthday cards she received on her bir­ thday this month. Over the past year, con­ tinued to report on the dif­ ferent area residents who have given generously to the Grand Valley Bkxxl Program. One question keeps coming to my mind. How long does it take to give one gallon of blood? I have a feeling that it takes many many visits to the Grand Valley Bkxxl Program loca­ tions Congratulations to Joyce M Benedict, Cheri L. Kowal and Debra M Offringa of Caledonia who have all reached one gallon mark Congratulations to Arnold and Georgcann Decker of Caledonia who celebrated their silver wedding anniver­ sary on Sept 22. Carl and Esther Hoekwater of Caledonia celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on Sept. 19 Congratulations. On Sept 20 Russell and Rita Polmanteer celebrated their 40th wedding anniver­ sary. Congratulations. A golden wedding anniver­ sary will be observed on Sept 23 by W K and lolia Proudfit of Caledonia. An open house in their honor will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 26 at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. Con­ gratulations to them. On Sept. 22 Henry and Grace Tomga of Caledonia celebrated their 55 years together as husband and wife. Congratulations to them Jack and Susan Faude have a new son at their house while Steven and Veronica Manon are enjoying their new daughter Congratulations to the new families. Russell Therrien was taken to Pennock Hospital last week for surgery. We wish him well David and Karen Hahn and Cei)ire^i| Gun Lake Family Medicine and After Hours Clinic 12850 Chief Noonday Rd.. Wayland. Ml Phone 792-6243 Hours: Mon Sat 9 a m to 8 p.m ; Sun. 12-5 Appointments Taken - X Rays Lab Brian Tobias, D.O., Family Practice Gary L. Doublestein, D.O., After Hours Clinic Coordinator Audrey Alflen, Office Manager rm—nirm rm~TT Dr. Michael G. David Announces office hours for the PRACTICE of PODIATRY Medical & surgical treatment of the foot Located within the Gun Lake Family Medicine Bldg. 12850 Chief Noonday Rd Wayland at Gun Lake Call 792-6243 for Appointment J. SERINI, D.O. Matthew. David and Sue taking part in a scavenger hunt Fleischman and Lucas spent etc. Fr Cusack of Holy Family last weekend in Indiana doing some painting' for their step­ Church, attended the Detroit mother Jessica and Julie Boston game at Tiger Stadium stayed the weekend w ith both last Mondav. The Tigers won the Waite and Gehl 3-0. Almost all the priests of the grandparents Don and Donxhy Staiger Grand Rapids Diocese spent have company Her brother three days together this past Fred RoeM from OlmMead. week up north for their annual and his daughter-Dorothy s convocation Holy Family Church held a niece. Penny Roest from Spr­ ingfield. Tenn., will spend Parish Renewal weekend with their vacations between 50 persons attending another Dorothy and Don at Caledonia will be held the weekend of and his sister Marge and John Sept 30. Those attending had favorable reports. Fr. Cusack Rickling at Six Lakes. Gertrude Higley is still at is their leader. Sister Eileen from Holy Butterworth after three weeks with a broken hip She Family is directing the devekiped pneumonia. Her registration for 400 area lungs are now cleared but she young people in programs of is hanging in there Her religious education. Holy Family Church is daughter Jan (Mrs. Chuck Soules) spends most of her sponsoring a Hungarian time with her. as do other refugee family The mother is a teacher; the father a tool and family members On Sept II. Millie Wenger die maker and welder; and had a few friends in to they have an 11-year-old son. celebrate her sister Dorothy They will be living at Eastlake Elliott's birthday She is here Apartments. Donations of any from Texas at her son's home good used furniture, in Grand Rapids. Iva household items or appliances Call Langkamp, her mother, was will be appreciated Trudi at 891-9259 or very happy to see her Iva said her son. Jim 868-7391. The Second Annual Holy Langkamp, phoned her from Texas. He said they were go­ Family couples Golf Outing ing out to celebrate his birth­ will be held Sept 27. Tee off day with a steak dinner. Hap­ time is 2 p.m at Broadmoor Country Club. The cost is $15 py belated birthday to him. Iva said she talked to Jean per couple. A big spaghetti and Bob Langkamp, who are dinner and prizes follow. Mary Vaccaro's group from visiting relatives in Chicago and intend to come to Holy Family, grade 9 young Caledonia to visit Iva. before adults, are invited to a dance leaving for their home in a-thon held at St Roberts Church in Ada on Saturday. California. Garry and Jean Durkee Oct. 10 from 7 p.m. to 7 a m. have been on a 10-day vaca­ They will be collecting tion We will tell you about it pledges and all proceeds will go towards local hunger relief when they return lx»me Thelma Gehl wishes to say efforts. Contact 891-9259 Ralph. Thelma and Jim ‘ Thank You " and May God Bless You All'' for the loving Gehl drove to Turkeyvillc. southwest of Charlotte, last gestures of cards, food, flowers and kindness during Sunday. It was flea market her sister. Helen Rich's pass­ Sunday. There were about ing. They were al! very con­ 1.000 people and they didn't recognize anyone. They had soling and appreciated. Mrs Helen Berends unfor­ to stand in a long line waiting tunately suffered a stroke. She for dinner too. Sunday. Edna and Forrest was taken to St. Mary's Hospital. Her granddaughter Bush celebrated their 68th look her home w ith her. rather wedding anniversary. Also a than going to Mary Free Bed. belated happy birthday to Ed­ for convalescing Our best na. Congratulations. Mr. and Mrs Hugh Kegerwishes to her. reis called on Hugh's sister. Al and Sally Niles and Dix ie Jo Vander Poll all enjoyed Maxine. Sunday afternoon. The road projects in town spirit of '87 at DeVos Hall last are still underway. South week Thursday evening. Ralph. Thelma and Jim Street looks like its ready for Gehl and Dorothy Finkbeiner the tar to go on. Johnson had Sunday evening lunch Street is in about at the same Sept 13 at Elias Brother's Big stage and the barrier-free sidewalks projects are in Boy's in Hastings We are sorry to hear of the various stages. Some of the passing of Richard and Deane spots have had cement Overmires mother. Vivian poured, some are waiting to Overmire. 62. of Wayland have the cement poured and who passed away Sept. 16. some are being made ready Our condolances to the fami­ Monday morning crews were busy leveling the hill on the ly Gerry Neil’s daughters said comer of Johnson and West they were bringing her home Street. I have a feeling that if from Kent Community the ram would quite for a Hospital this weekend where week most of these projects she has been undergoing could be finished. But you therapv Our best wishes to can’t lay tar or pour cement in mud puddles and have it come her for a full recovery Jessica and Julie out right Roger Raab of Battle Creek Fleischmann and four other young girls attended a pajama called at the home of Cleo birthday party for Jamie Raab last Thursday afternoon Hope everyone has a good Hatrack of East Alaska. Ml. They all had a fun evening week Pennock Hospital offers weight loss program, beginning Oct. 7 and A. COATES, D.O. Now accepting patients for GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE Stomach, intestine 6 liver disease Located at 12850 Chief Noonday Rd Fridays (only by appt.) • Ph 1-800-331 7354 Insurance only (no charge to patients) 1 j „■ i. XXL i XILXX Pennock Hospital Educa­ tion Department presents The Weight to Better Health' class The calorierestneted diet class. It is a positive way of eating and liv­ ing that will leave participants feeling better and healthier The class consists of two pans which should be follow­ ed together Classes begin Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Pen­ nock Hospital education classroom The classes will meet for five consecutive Wednesdays Please call the education department at 945-3451, exi. 417 for more information and to pre­ register Class size is limited. Caledonia Elementary students study nature children how to find living things and around wetlands and what an ant lion does when an ant from another col­ ony wanders too close to its home. Everyone ‘ducked acorns and rain drops as they learned about the wonderful web of life and how everthing depends on the world around them to survive from the tinyest spider to the largest leer. As the day grew dryer and hotter and the tour rapidly came to a close everyone boarded the buses and headed hack to school w here they quickly reviewed what they had seen and learned that day by Jean Soest Last Thursday, three third grade teachers, nine mothers and the third grade class from Caledonia Elementary School traveled to the Howard Christensen Nature Center located beyond Cedar Springs. After the long bus rule the youngsters were ready to break up into smaller groups and go with the guides on tours of the nature center The guides toki the students about such things as leaf rollers, what the mushroom's purpose is in the wikis, what the In­ dians used the moss for. what and who eats lichen, and many other aspects of nature. The guides also showed the Local man charged with drunk driver after crash A Caledonia nun. Larry DeLeeuw. 28. of 2526 76th Street. Caledonia, was ar raigned Friday on charges of third-offense drunken driving, having improper license plates, driving without proof of insurance and driving while his license was revoked. DeLeeuw was released Fri­ day evening after posting a $7,500 bond. A preliminary exam on the charges is set for Sept. 29. The offense is punishable by up to five years in prison. DeLeeuw s motorcycle crashed into the rear of a mov­ ing police car last Thursday evening on 84th Street just east of Kalamazoo Avenue in Gaines Township Kent County Sheriff's Deputy John Lamaar, driver of the police cruiser, told reporters that a motorcycle heading east on 84th Avenue sped past his westbound patrol car. Lamaar said he turned his car around to pursue the motorcyclist, which was estimated to have been travel ing in excess of 83 mph . when it was struck in die rear by a second motorcylc driven by DeLeeuw whose passenger. Paula Valencia. 23. suffered a broken right leg in the accident DeLeeuw suffered a possi hie sprained ankle and was treated and released at St Mary's Hospital Deputy Laamar said he did not see the second motor cyclist coming, that he did not see the motorcycle hit (he cruiser and that the cruiser was not damaged. Holtrop decorated in West Germany First Lt. John K. Holtrop. son of Doris I. Holtrop of 904 Bryan S.W. and Elton J. Holtrop of 2471 Longstreet Ave., both of Wyoming, Mich., has been decorated w ith the Army Commendation Medal in West Germany. The medal is awarded to those individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement or meritorious service in the performance of their duties on behalf of the Army Holtrop is a battalion maintenance officer with the 317th Engineer Battalion His wife. Darlene, is the daughter of William and E lienor Vrosh of 3152 60th St., Caledonia. He is a 1983 graduate of the University of Michigan. Ann Arbor. Baker assumes command post Lt. Col. Michael A. Baker, brother of Kathy Oliver of 507 Arthur Court, Middleville, has assumed command of the 2081st Communications Squadron. Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas Get results with Sun & News CLASSIFIEDS His wife, Darlene, is the daughter of G. Melba Hudson of 1487 Denies, Burton, Ml. The colonel received a master’s degree in 1970 from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 9548 (M-37) Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Plione 795-3345 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 �Page 6 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / September 24, 1987 Time management class for women set In this harried world of ours what's the one thing we all seem to run short on.’ Is the answer time.’ Men and women are welcome to join in the “For the Time of Your Life” workshop held at Thomapplc Kellogg High School. Mid­ dleville on Thursday. Oct. 8 at 7 pm. This three hour workshop will provide useful tips on goal-setting, daily planning, cleaning, family time, etc A numerous and practical film on the re lai Kin­ ship between stress and time management, both at home and at work. wiH also be shown. Call the Middleville Com­ munity Ed office at 795-3397 for further information and registration. Boy Scout sign-up today in Middleville Middleville Boy Scouts will hold a sign up night on Thurs­ day. Sept 24 from 7 to 8 pm in the All-Purpose Room of West Elementary School Representatives will be pre­ sent from Cub Scout Pack 3065. Boy Scout organization serves boys from first grade to age 18: Tiger Cubs, first grade boy with adult partner; Cub Scouts, second through fifth grade and Boy Scouts, sixth grade or age 11 to age 18 Any boy who is new to the Thornappic Kellogg Schools system and is a registered scout can transfer to one of our groups for a fee of 50 cents. New member registra­ tion fee is $4 and a subcnption to Boys Life magazine is $6 60 All units need adult help. Den leaders and assistants especially needed at the cub scout level and assistant scout­ masters and committee members at the boy scout level. For further information call Ann Baughman at 795-7373. Sign up in Caledonia for Boy Scouts If you arc in the second through fifth grade and like fun adventure and trying new things. Cub Scouting is for you You may sign up for Scouts ami the Caledonia Elementary Open House Sept 28 For more information call JoAnne Bakins (868-6260) or Carol Smithson (698 8967 after 6 p m ). First grade boys don't have to wait a w hole year to join the scouting adventure They may join Tiger Cubs w ith a parent Sign up at the open house Commission on Aging lists week’s menu and events Wednesday, Sept. 23 - Veal birds, California blend veg., bread, marg., fruit cocktail, 2% milk.. Thursday, Sept. 24 - BBQ beef, whipped potatoes, peas and carrots, bun. mar., cake, 2% milk. Friday. Sept. 25- Sweet and sour chicken, sweet potatoes, french style green beans, rice, marg., fresh fruit and 2% milk. Monday. Sept. 28 - Yankee pot roast, oven roasted potatoes. peas and carrots, bread, marg., banana. 2% milk. Tuesday, Sept. 29 - Hearty bean soup, molded garden salad, crackers, marg., apricot halves. 2% milk. Wednesday, Sept. 30 - Oven fried chicken, whipped potatoes, coleslaw, corn bread, marg . fruit shortcake. 2% milk Events Wednesday, Sept. 23 Hastings--Arts & Crafts or Cards Middleville- Visiting. Cards. Thursday, Sept. 24 Hastings-Aris & Crafts or Cards. Bingo at 10:30. Delton-End Baby Contest Friday. Sept. 25 - Hastings- Proudfits to celebrate 50th anniversary Ken and lolia Proudfit of 84th Street Caledonia will observe 50 years of marriage on Sept. 23 The occassion will be celebrated w ith an open house on Saturday . Sept 26. from 2-5 p.m. at the Caledonia United Methodist Church hosted by their children Chuck and Nancy Biggs and Jim and Marilyn Proudfit. They have six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Buers to celebrate their 50th Anniversary A rescheduled open house, celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary of Bob and Manon Buer. will be held Saturday. Oct. 3 from 1-4 Oct. 10 set for St. Jude Bike-A-Thon Popcorn. Monday . Sept. 28 - Hastings-Arts & crafts or cards. M iddle v il le-cards and visiting. Nashville-Lansing Thornapple Kellogg Gilbert Slides. West & McFall Tuesday , Sept. 29 - Hastings Thursday, Sept. 24 -Puzzles. West- Pizza, peas, fresh Wednesday, Sept. 30 fruit. McFall- Com dog. bak­ Hastings-Arts and crafts or ed beans, fresh fruit, sand­ visiting. wich. milk. ------ 0-----Friday , Sept. 25 Meals are available for McFall- Pizza, peas, fresh those over 60 years of age. fruit. WestCom dog. baked and spouse even if under 60. beans, fresh fruit, sandwich, Suggested donation for Conmilk. gregrate meals is $1 with food Monday, Sept. 28 stamps accepted. All Centers Fishwich with cheese on are barrier free. Call bun. tator tots, buttered green 948-4856 before 1 p.m. one day in advance for reserva­ beans, fruit choice, milk Tuesday . Sept. 29 tions. Meals are served at: Tacoburger with cheese Hastings-120 N. Michigan cup. buttered peas, pineapple, Ave. Monday, thru Friday. Nashville-Masonic Temple. milk. W ednesday. Sept. 30 Monday, thru Friday. Chili or home style chicken Delton-Faith United Methodist Church Monday. noodle soup, cheese/crackers, celery/carrots, butter sand­ Wednesday, and Thursday Middleville-VFW Post. wich. banana, milk Hot dog available every Monday, Wednesday. Thurs­ day. Whole and 2% milk day & Friday. served every day. Woodland-Eagles Club. Monday. Wednesday. & Thornapple Kellogg Friday. HighSchool Home Delivered Meals are & available at Extra Cost. Middle School Thursday, Sept. 24 Beef n gravy. mashed potatoes, mixed vegetable, cherry crisp, sandwich, milk W rdnesday, Sept. 30 Taco, tator rounds, mixed veg., ice cream, milk. Thursday. Oct. 1 Potatoes gravy, roil, green BILLIE'S beans, jello topping, milk BEAUTY SALON Friday, Get. 2 “On the Lake' Fishbun. chips, stuffed S56S Snore Ome Green jm celery. tapioca or butterscotch pudding, milk Call 891-8017 Snacks may be purchased Open Days ana Evenings tor the following paces Fruit By Appointment Roll-ups and Fun Fruits 25 BlLLJt RUSSELL. OU SER cents. Fresh Fnut and milk 20 25 YEARS * TH£ SAM£ ;0CA DOW cents. p.m. at the Buer residence. 2 15 W. Main Street. Caledonia. Friends and relatives are in­ vited to celebrate the occasion. Those interested in taking part in the St. Jude Bike-AThon may sign up at the Caledonia Elementary school office. The annual Bike AThon is to raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital. The date is Saturday. Oct. 10. TK Schools list menus Friday, Sept. 25 Pizzaburger, green beans, pineapple or fruited jello, milk. Monday , Sept. 28 Fishwich, colesalw or peas, fruit crisp, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 29 Tacos with lettuce and cheese, green beans, pears, milk. Wednesday, Sept. 30 Pizza, baked beans or col­ eslaw. milk. Whole and 2% milk served daily. Funk, Francisco united in marriage On June 20. Mary Anne Funk and Kenneth James Francisco exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony at the United Methodist Church in Delton with Rev John Boers performing the ceremony and Rev. Elmer Faust assisting. Mary is the daughter of Ron and Clarilla Funk of Mid dleville. Ken is the son of Jim and Lilah Francisco of Delton. The bride wore a floor­ length gown of Chantilly lace. The gown had a Victorian neckline and a chapel-length train. The bride wore a hat of the same lace as her dress and carried a fingertip veil. The maid of honor was Martha Funk, sister of the bride The bridesmaids were Jane Bryans, friend of the bride. Judy Funk, sister-inlaw of the biide, Michele Funk, sister-in-law of the bride, Denise Chamberlin, cousin of the bride, and Jackie Francisco, sister of the groom. They all wore mat ching tea-length gowns of peach satin and matching peach satin shoes. The flowergirls were Jessica Shiffler, cousin of the groom and Amber Barker, friend of the groom. They wore white Satin dresses designed after the bridemaid's dresses with peach satin bows. The grixim was dressed in a white tuxedo with tails and a while bow tie and cummerbund. The best man was Craig Pennock, friend of the groom Groomsmen were Rod Auker man. friend of the groom. Craig Funk, brother of the bride. Mall Funk, brother of the bride, Joel Funk, brother of the bride and David Stockham, friend of the groom. Junior groomsmen were Lucas and Garrett Weatherhead, friends of the bride. They all wore black pants with white dinner jackets and peach bow ties and cummerbunds. The mother of the bride wore a blue brocade street length dress. The mother of the groom also wore a blue street-length dress. They both wore red rose shoulder corsages. A reception followed the ceremony in the church hall The couple honeymooned in Myrtle Beach. S C. and now reside in the Gun Lake area Subscribe call 795-3345! TENT SALE! SALE Thursday, Friday, 9 am. to Saturday, Oct. 1 Oct. 2 7 p.m. Oct. 3 9-5 Caledonia Elementary Menu Thursday. Sept. 24 Potatoes gravy, roll. com. jell topping, milk. Friday, Sept. 25 Pizza, salad, goober, milk, juice. Monday. Sept. 28 Soup or chili, sandvheh. crackers, brownie, milk. Tuesday. Sept. 29 Hot dog or chili dog bun. french fnes. pickle or cottage cheese, cookie, milk KESSLER, INC. Manufacturer of Quality in Ian t & Toddler Sleep & Playwear Garments. Fabrics. Patterns. Notions 50-75% BELOW COST Kessler’s Outlet Store 801 S. Main Sc., Wayland • Phone 792-2222 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 24. 1987 / Page 7 Middleville man tours Australia with singers Members of the Baptist Mid-missions touring group ore (bock row from left) Tom Pratt, Ypsilanti. Jeff Beste. Mt. Vernon, Ina.; (center row from left) Pastor Green, Cedarville Ohio; Kathy Anderson, Springfield, Po.; Jennifer Lenhart, Birdsboro, Pa.: Melisa Runion. Parkersburge. W.V.; Dave Burke, Fostoria, Ohio; (front row from left) Brian Reeble, Toledo, Ohio. Dannielle Keizer Mt. Pleasant, Mi.; Phil Chapman, Middleville; Valerie Blaylock, Chattanooga, Tenn.; and Jeff Vestrand, Buffalo. N.Y. by Kathleen J. Oresik Phillip Chapman of Mid dlevillc was selected from 11 students competing al Cedar­ ville College, a Baptist college near Dayton. Ohio, to be a member of an elite singing group to perform Christian music and evangelize in Australia this summer Chapman said he had to first apply for the chance to be a member of the singing group by supplying 15 references, such as his pastor, assistant pastor. Sunday school teacher and campus teacher. He then had to audition his music and singing before a panel and finally apply to the missions board and submit to a personal interview before being selected. A pastor of Cedarville Col­ lege. 10 other students and Chapman were chosen to per­ form in New South Wales. Victoria and three other major cities in Australia. Sidney, Canberra and Melbourn. Philip Chapman takes time out from singing to make friends with this koala bear. in schools, something that isn’t done here.” he said. “After the concerts we would answer questions from the students that allowed for a personal confrontation and witness with the kids.” Chap­ man said. He said the group also had the opportunity to stay with 12 different Australian families “It was an excellent way to get to know Australia.” he said “It’s really the people who make up Australia It’s not just the beautiful country side. It was the beauty in the people that made the whole trip an excellent experience Chapman is the son of Mr and Mrs William Chapman of 523 Charles Street. Mid dlevillc He and his family at­ tend the First Baptist Church of Middleville Upon graduation from col­ lege next August. Chapman said he plans to marry Beth Latorell, a student al Cedar villc College who is from New Hampshire, and move to the New York area His parents w ill also be moving to the area, he said. Country Crafts • Apples: Macs, Empire, Jons, Delicious • Sweet Cider ; • Sweetcorn • Preserves i • Honey hPPLC CIDGR Hilton's Apple Acres The Sidney Opera House, site of one of Phillip Chapman's performances. 2893 108th St., Caledonia, Ml • 891-8019 Not one member of the group has a music major. Chapman said. Chapman himself is a 1984 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg Schools and attended Grand Rapids Junior College for two years to study business before applying to Cedarville, “one of the best Baptist colleges,” where he is majoring in marketing. The group embarked on a 516-week tour of rest homes, the Sidney Opera House, high schools, elementary schools and restaurants. “It was a chance not only to sing and spread the gospel to the public, it was a real oppor­ tunity to minister to students (JHolland Bulbs — Are In! I f Thornapple Floral & Gift Shop Betty Ford Center opens On Tuesday. Sept. 15, Blodgett Memorial Medical Center officially opened the new Betty Ford Center for Cancer Prevention and Screening The Betty Ford Center will offer to West Michigan the first comprehensive cancer nsk assessment and physical examination program to educate patients on their chances erf developing cancer and reduce the nsk through early detect ion The center will offer these assessments and examinations for skin, breast, head and neck, testicular, prostate and colo- rectal cancer at no charge The center was named in honor of former First Lady Betty Ford because of her pioneering efforts in educa­ tion about breast cancer and the importance of early detection The goal of the Betty Ford Center for Cancer Prevention and Screening is to save lives through education, preven tMxi. detection and early treat­ ment. officials say The only facility of its kind in West 114 RIVER STREET MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN Michigan, the center is ex­ pected to serve 7,000 men and women in the first year alone. Call 795-3331 COMMUNITY PRIDE Del Riley, Jr and George Smen 111 of Greenridge Realty believe “Community Pnde’’ should be rewarded As a result, they would like to recognize people tn the community each week who they feel are responsible for improving the image of the community. They wifl be rewarding homes tn the Middleville and surrounding area every week. They would also appreciate all tnput from the community If you know of a neighbor who ts deserving of, or has a deserving property, please caO 795-9775. This Week’s Winner Gayle Ott 343 E. Main St. Caledonia. Ml. Owners wil be awarded the yard sign above to display for the week, a keepsake certificate, a $5 00 gth certifxate and their names displa<yed in the Sun & News for the week GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc. 5165 Kalamazoo S.E. Kentwood, Michigan Call 281-2100 Special thanki to Phil’s Pizzeria for Gift Certificates �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 24. 1987 Middleville outlasts Byron Center; now 3-0 Fathers donned the uniforms of their football-playing sons and mothers were garnished with corsages as parents of the varsity football team and varsity cheerleaders were recognized at Parent’s Night last Friday at the Bob White Stadium. The football team rewarded the parents with a 12-0 defeat of leading league contender Byron Center. Il may only be the third week of the grid season, but Middleville took a major step toward winning the O-K Blue title with a 12-0 whitewash of Byron Center last Friday. Mike Brotherton scored a pair of second half touchdowns to lead the Tro­ jans to their third straight win. Middleville is 2-0 in the league after topping Byron Center, picked by many to win the O-K Blue The w in by no means hands the Trojans any titles, cau­ tions coach Keith Rhines But it means Middleville is in the drivers seat. “One of two teams. Rhines said. “Godwin is the other and we’ve still got them down the road Trojan quarterback Mike Brotherton (22) races past Byron Center defenders for a touchdown in Friday night's 12-0 shutout of the Bulldogs. “I don’t know what this means. We do hold our own destiny; we don’t need any help from anybody. W'e just need to keep play ing and im­ proving. Our attitude is good.’’ After a scoreless first half. Brotherton gave Middleville a 6-0 lead with a 12-yard run in the third period. He added a two-yard dive in the fourth quarter to round out the scoring. TK freshmen down Lowell RECLINERS *-‘149..‘1049 CORNER SECTIONALS *-‘799 ‘2499 Until Sat. Stpt. 26 5:00 p.m. CHINAS, HUTCH & BUFFETS ^'449,<>'1999 WOOD DINING SETS SOFAS *-‘349 ‘999 *-‘279,.‘1999 BEDROOM SUITE SLEEPERS *-‘299 ‘999 *-‘599..‘1999 TWIN SET MATTRESS BUNK BEDS *-‘299 ‘699 ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS ^'299 '899 BAR STOOLS *-‘29 ,‘199 TABLE LAMPS ^49^149 *-‘169 ‘399 FULL SIZE MATTRESS SETS ^'299 '499 QUEEN SiZE MATTRESS SETS ^'299 '599 3 PC. KING SIZE MATTRESS SET ^'389 '799 FLOOR LAMPS *- ‘79 ‘299 LIVING ROOM TABLES WALL PICTURES *-‘139 .‘199 CEDAR CHEST *-‘149 ‘449 SWIVEL ROCKERS *- ‘199 ‘349 GUN CABINETS *-‘349_‘699 BLANCO FURNITURE The Trojan freshmen got their first win of the year against Lowell Thursday win­ ning 6-0. The win evens their season record at I -1 -1. Middleville got off to a good start driving the ball 60 yards down to the Lowell 20 yard line but fumbles, which have slowed the offense all year, struck again. The first M m the game were a back and fourth tug of was^with each’ team having trouble hanging on to the wet ball. In the fourth quarter the Trojans moved the ball down to the Lowell 10 yard line but ran out of downs when they came up 2 inches short on a 4th down and 3 yards to go play. Three plays later the Tro­ jans recovered a fumble on the Red Arrows 17 yard line. After two short gains QB John Schieb hit Jason Prangcr on a 10 yard pass with 46 seconds remaining in the game. The offensive line of Scott VanAarstsen-Fred Fox. Mike Wieringa-Jason Carpenter George-Replogle Jason Rogers and Jason Pranger opened holes for the offense to gain 180 yards rushing 125 yards coming from John Schieb. The freshman play Coopersville away Sept. 24. Caledonia grabs first in Middleville Invitational The Caledonia Cross Coun­ try team won the boy's divi­ sion of the Middleville Cross Country Invitational held on Tuesday. Sep. 15 at Gun Lake State Park There were 15 teams in the race. The team scores were Caledonia 23, South Christian 55. F H. Nor­ thern 127. Middleville 130. Godwin 171, Comstock Park 201. Lee 228. Delton 233, Bvron Center 239. Fennville 251. Wayland 267. Allendale 268. Kelloggsville 335, Hopkins 237. and Hamilton D.N.F.F. South Christian runner's Rick Poa and Jeff Avery cap­ tured the first two placed in the race, but after that the race was all Caledonia’s with Scot runners taking 7 of the top 12 spots. The Scots finishing places and times were Mark Cherpes 3-17:14. Tim Hodgkinson 4-17:15. Doug Curtis 6-17:30. Jeff Groendyke 7-17:38. Dave Smith 8-17:45. John Barstis 11- 17 59. and Jeff Pierce 12- 18:03 On Saturday Sep. 19 the Caledonia Cross Country team brought home the second place trophy at the com­ petitive 9 team Olivet College Invitational. The first place trophy was v on by the top rated “B” team in the state, the Sturgis Tigers. The final team standings were Sturgis 27. Caledonia 47. Marshall 95. Hillsdale 96. F.H Central 99. Caledonia B-173, Hastings 201, Middleville 205. and Charlotte 276 The Scots B team which was composed of runners cur­ rently running in the 8th through 14th spots on the team finished in sixth place and defeated three varsity teams The top seven runners for Caledonia were Dave Smith 3-16 47. John Barstis 7- 16:56, Tim Hodgkinson 8- 16:58. Jeff Groendyke 13-17:16, Sam Wilkinson 16- 17:28. Jeff Pierce 17- 17:29, and Doug Curtis 18- 17:32. There were 63 run­ ners in the race. Both teams were able to move the ball despite rainy and slippery conditions. The Bulldogs accumulated 196 total yards to 204 h>i Mid dleville. The Trojans. led by 108 from Tim Mesecar. rush­ ed for 179 yards while Brotherton hit 3-of-l2 passes for 25 yards. “It was a hard game." said Rhines. whose team limited Byron Center to 46 second half yards "We told the kids the game wasn’t going to won in the first quarter or first half ” Rhines said he would like to sec his offense rev up before the second half “We just started to come together in the second half." he said “But we played under some bad conditions Martin nips JV girls, 46-44 Despite a very strong fourth quarter, the TK Jayvee girl’s lost to Martin 46 to 44 The Lady Trojans were behind the entire game until 1:24 seconds to go when they tied the score 44 to 44 Both teams played well and should be strong in their conferences. Scoring for the Trojans were Mandy Baerman with I point. Gina Cline and Anne Browne ad ding 2 ptunts apiece, with 4 punts were Tammy Ruffner and Robin Kidder. Jenn Karel had 14 points, and Vai Jackiewicz had 17 points. The team welcomes Amy Lewis to the team The girls' start conference play away against Hamilton tonight (24th). Their next home game will be against Bryon Center on the 29th. Trojan tennis team takes over first place with win The Trojan tennis team took over first place in the race for this years O-K Blue con­ ference title with a 4-3 win over favored Comstock Park last week. Later in the week T-K defeated Hamilton to begin the second round of conference play This week the team will play three matches and travel to Allegan for a tournament with a number of class “A" and large class “B” schools. “We are looking forward to some great competition which should help us to improve at a good pace for the rest of the season. If we expect to win the conference title this year we still must defeat Comstock Park on their home courts later this month, says coach Larry Seger In the Comstock Park match we got some great tennis from Julie DeMorrow and all three of our doubles teams to pick up the four points needed to win the match We also had fine efforts from each of the other starters, especially Stacey Anderson who lost a very close match. Julie DeMorrow won her match 6-2, 6-0 Michelle Errair and Jill Dussia (1st doubles) won 6-2, 6-0 Katie Elies and Barb Hoisted (2nd doubles) won 6-0, 6-3. Kathy Brock and Nicki Harrison (3rd doubles) won 7-6, 6-2. The 3rd doubles match was a difficult one for us as we trailed by a 3-5 score in the first set Kathy and Nicki fought back to tie the score at 6-6. but fell behind in the tic breaker 1-4. Again, the girls fought back and finally won the first set tie breaker by the score of 8-6 Katie Elies and Barb Hoisted were “players of the match." "Both players were very consistant and agressive at the net," said Seger. “We expected the second doubles point to be very close, but we played our best match of the year which made this an easier win than we expected.” In the Hamilton match, Julie DeMorrow again played great tennis to win her match 6-0, 6-0. Bonnie Bekkenng also played a fine match to win at 4th singles by a 6-3, 6-2 score We again won all three doubles points Michele and Jill won 6-2, 6-1 Katie and Barb won 6-1,6-2 Third doubles played much better in the Hamilton match and were chosen ’’players of the match” for their fine perfor­ mance Nicki and Kathy won by a 6-1, 6-2 score. Jenni Groves. Patty Cisler and Amy Rector also won matches against Hamilton last week. All three players have shown good improvemem this year and should be ready to step into starting positions in the near future �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / September 24. 1987 / Page 9 TK varsity soccer team falls to opponent, 3-0 The Trojan varsity soccer team lacked their usual skill Tuesday afternoon, being shutout by Forest Hills Northern, 3-0. Coach Evans says ' Steve “ ” the squad has been improving all season and is a talented team. "Last night was a sloppy exception to the rule." he game and we didn’t play said. "The team has had well. That game has been the some fine games so far." Last week the varsity squad tied with both Forest Hills Central and East Grand Rapids, two of the leading teams in the state. The game against East Grand Rapids went into double overtime. "We felt that was quite an accomplishment," he said Evans said the OK Rainbow Conference is tough, but that the team, in general, is playing well against bigger schools. The squad’s overall record is now 1-4-4 and the league record, 0-3-3. This year marks the third year TK has had a high school soccer program, and the second year of being in the OK Rainbow Conference, which includes schools with soccer programs from the OK Reef White, Blue and Gold leagues. He said he has confidence in the ability of his team. "Were on our way to a respectable season. We’ve played good, solid games with all the other teams we’ve played," said Evans. Trojan soccer team wins one, ties four Trojan halfback John Duysar keeps the ball away from a Forest Hills Northern Husky during Tuesday's 3-0 defeat. Middleville's Dan Keller moves in for a header against a Forest Hills Northern defender. Scots lose close one, 6-0 The visiting Hawkeys could only manage 112 total offen­ sive yards but it was enough to take the win from Caledonia varsity fixitball team 6-0. Caledonia outgained Hamilton with 148 yards in rushing alone. But 3 fumbles, 1 intercep­ tion and 60 yards in penalties cost the Scots field position and possession of the ball “We are getting better’‘ said an upbeat coach Shefferey .” The defense is playing well but on offense we are our own worst enemies again." "It will improve because we have so many young men trying to improve." Offensively Troy Shane lead all rushers with 101 yard his 3rd game over 100. Defensively Craig Bailey, Mike Kidder. Chris Webster and Todd Jousman played well. Caledonia tennis team wins two Last week Caledonia girls' tennis team won both of its home matches. On Monday, the Scots hosted Byron Center and posted a 6-1 victory. Winners for Caledonia were: Second singles. Stephanie Breen; Third Singles. Nancy Graham. Fourth Singles, Sara VanKuiken; First Doubles. Jenny Bushman and Traci Pries; Second Doubles. Jodi Twinstra and Vonnie Morin; and Third Doubles, Kim Graham and Katie Ramsey. Friday’s match against visiting Lee resulted in a 5-2 victory for Caledonia. Vic­ tories were scored by Mindy Erridge at first singles, Sara VanKuiken playing at fourth singles and Jenny Bushman and Traci Pries at first doubles. Second and third doubles matches were forfeited to Caledonia. Bowling League results Bowteretts Village Beauty Nook 6-2. American Redecoration 6-2. Hair We Are 5-3. Seif & Sons 4-4. Hastings City Bank 2-6. Phil's Pizzeria 1-7. High Series - P Miller 513. D Blough 501. F Muller 490 High Games - F. Muller 197. V Gillispie 190. D Blough 189 Earls Risers Yoders 7-1. Meat Ball 5-3. Pin Pointers 5-3. Farmetts 4-4. O.U.G. 4-4. Webbies 4-4. Happy Strikers 3-5. Blind Team 0-8. High Games - J Jamison 174-171. J Yoder 168 158. M. Bierens 162. K A spinal I 158. L DeVries 157 High Series - J Jamison 478. J Yoder 462. M Pnce 440. G. Blough 423. Thursday Sight Classic Simpson Industry 7-1. A B Lock 5-3. Gavin Chevrolet & Buick 5-3. Middle Villa 5-3. Marposs 5-3. Geukes' Meal Market 5-3. Cascade Home Improvement 5-3. Robertson Plumbing & Htng 4-4. Seif & Sons Chevrolet Inc 4-4. Gar bow Real Estate 4-4, Paragon 3-5. Cinder Pharmacy 3-5. Doug's Auto Service 3-5. Thornapple Kitchen 3-5. Good Pai Farms 2-6. Nor­ thern Equipment 1-7. High Series - J Lopez (07. D Pickard 596. M Haight 585. R Doombos 563. R Finkbemer 560. High Games - D Pickard 233. R Finkbemer 232. M Haight 217. R Doornbus 215. R Eaton 214. Wolverine League Indian Valley Camping and Canoeing 7-1. Purdum Con­ struction Team 1-6. Harrison True Value Hdw and Manne 6-2. Gun Lake Inn 4-4. Pur­ dum Construction Team 2 4-4. Village Grocery 4-4. GAL Remodeling 3-5. Caledonia Oil 2-6. Hastings Citv Bank 2-6. Middleville Tool & Die 2-6 High Series - F Purdum Jr. 599. C Purdum Sr 590. B Heath 562. R Beison 551 High Game - B Heath 222, F Purdum Jr 219. C Pur dum 215. R Beison 218. LUMBER GRAM & SEED Soccer at Middleville is alive and kicking. The Trojan high school squad is off to a fine start this year, displaying a powerful defense and an improving of­ fense. In its second year in the OK Rainbow Conference. Middleville faces league com­ petition such as East Grand Rapids. Forest Hills Central. Forest Hills Northern, and South Christian. The Trojans boast an experienced squad and have already demonstrated their talents in key games so far this season. After narrowly losing their opener to Hastings 2-1. TK tied tough non-league for Delton 3-3. then disposed ot Ottawa Hills 4 C \ttet dropp mg their league opener to Calvin Christian 3-1. the Tro­ jans went into double over­ time lies with Northview 2-2. and league powerhouses East Grand Rapids 3-3. and Forest Hills Central I I Middles-ilklost a close match to South Christian 1-0. The Trojan arc led by last year’s first team ail con ference goalkeeper Jandt Herwcyer Other senior Stan douts include forwards Spencer Miller and John Garner, halfbacks John Duyser, Rob Kenyon. Bran Continued on page 11 Caledonia Farmers Elevator FERTILIZER ANO FEED CUSTOM FERTILIZER BLENDING CUSTOM LIME SPREADING SEED PROCESSING FEED GRINDING FEED MIXING STORE & MILL 8914108 FERTILIZER PLANT LUMBER YARD 891-8143 1 46 E MAIN STREET * CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN 49316 CLARKSVILLE ELEV 693-2283 CALEDONIA FARMERS ELEVATOR Stockholders ANNUAL MEETING — September 26, 1987 — Our guest speaker will be Pat Vivo from Youngstown, Ohio. Pot Vivo is a woman with a wide background of interest and involvement. She is a graduate of Youngstown State University with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She taught for five years before her marriage and has been a substitute teacher in all area schools. Pat s parents were both deaf and she is very interested in the education for the deaf in the State of Ohio, especially in Mahoning County, and has given many presentations on this sub­ ject. She has served on the state advisory com­ mittee for deaf awareness, and currently serves on the state consumer advisory com­ mittee, whose members are appointed and approved by the Governor of Ohio. This woman has held high PTA offices in all three schools which her children attend­ ed, most notably president of Glenwood Middle School and two terms os President of Boardman Council PTA She also serves on the Board of American Cancer Socie­ ty of Mahoning County and has served os the residential crusade door-to-door chair­ man raising $41,000.00. Pat has been the recipient of many different awards Among them are: social ser vice award presented by the Eastern Orthodox Men s Society of Mahoning Volley for outstanding social and charitable services: was the honored Woman of the Year given by the Truman-Johnson Women s Club for service to the community; the Federated Womens Club award for her work with the deaf; and more recently, the ’ YWCA Woman of the Year award in the health category for her numerous talks on cancer. Pat s proudest achievement is, of course, being wife of Anthony Vivo, Mahoning County Clerk of Courts and mother of eight active children. This popular speaker was more recently, the first woman to be elected to the Mahon ing County Board of Education. This board serves eleven local school systems. Pot Vivo is o member of the National Speakers Association, and was chosen to chair the 1986 Professional Showcase. She is a charter member of Ohio Speakers Forum and now holds the office of first vice-president. 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See what you've been missing. ------ MAIL TODAY———w | Send my subscription to: | NAM£ | | ADOWS$________________ ___ ________________________________ | | CITY | SlAJt --------------------- ZIF --------------------- Local Subscription Rate $8.00 Per Year : Outside Barry, Kant or Alloxan Counties $10.00 Year mail to Barry, Kent, Allegan Co. P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 795*3345 | �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 24, 1987 / Page 11 Middleville golfers lose pair of games, falling to Wayland and Delton After losing to Wayland by fifteen shots and to Delton by eleven shots in their first meeting against those two clubs, the Trojan Golf Team battled back last week to lose to Wayland by ten shots and Delton by seven shots at the Mullcnhurst Golf Course Mike Lytle led Middleville with a 37. Scott Thomas and Eric Seubrmg had 45’s and Craig Northrup completed the scoring with a 50 Delton was led by Greg Blincoe’s 35 while Wayland was paced in scoring by the coaches' son Matt Morse who shot a 39 On the Blue Course at the Saskatoon Golf Club the Tro­ jans played poorly and lost to Caledonia 164 to 196 and to Godwin 193 to 196. Mike Ly­ tle’s 46 was the best score shot by the Middleville linksters Next week Middleville entertains Lee and Comstock Park on Monday and Delton and Wayland on Tuesday Both of these matches will be held at Middleville's home course, the Yankee Springs Golf Course On Wednesday. Trojan kickers promise to provide a fast paced actionpacked game everytime Come out and be a part of the fun The Middleville junior var­ sity soccer team is off to an exciting start this season Coach Martin Wustman boasts a talented squad with much depth Sophomore stars include goalkeeper Chris Bar ton; forwards Glen Woodard. Chip Baughman. Howie De Went. Brad Buehler, and Steve Miner; and fullback PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m. Scot harriers at two tournament runs The Caledonia Girls Cross Country team participated in two invitationals this week. Tuesday at the Thomapple Kellogg meet the ladies ran well to a second place finish just one point behind the win­ ner Godwin Running for the Scots were Deb Schumacher 3rd place. Terri Ruehs 13th. Rom Robertson 15th. Traci Goodnough 17th. Kns Over­ mire 21st. Shannon Plants 39th. Chris Fowler 42nd. On Saturday the ladies com­ peted in the tough Olivet in­ vitational finishing tied for 6th Running Saturday were Tern Ruehs 14 22:53. Kris Overmire 22nd 24 22. Traci Goodnough 27th 24:53. Shan­ non Plants 43rd 28:15 and Chns Fowler 45th 29:32. Business Services Community Notices POLE BUILDINGSCompktely erected 24’x40’x8’ $3650. Includes one service door and choice of 9x7 overhead or slider. Fast starts on most build­ ings, contact us on any size. Call Mecca Buildings for your local NOTICE: Middleville Co-op Preschool is taking fall registra­ tions for 3 and 4 year okls. The preschool is held at Middleville Christian Reform church 708 W. Main Sl For information call 891-8020 1-800-544-6682 616-887-8855 Brandon Fox. Junior talents feature fullbacks Chns Inger­ soll and Tony Neeson. Freshmen players are for­ wards Jason Frei and Bob Flikkcma; halfbacks Tim Cor­ rigan. Jess McWhinnev. Joe McClelland. Ray Mello, and Mark Cornelius; and fullbacks Don Filcek. Josh Carpenter. Todd Coe. and Jeff Thompson. The JV game follows each varsity contest and promises to be an exciting game every time. Don't miss the action. Official Board Minutes REGULAR MEETING THORNAPPLE KELLOGG BOARD OF EDUCATION September 14. 1987 Meeting called la order by Vice-President Thaler at 7:35 p.m., in the High School Library. Present: Verlinde. Siebesma, Thaler, Law. Absent: Williamson, Miller. VanElst. Administrators present: Dugan, Rich, Sanford, Barber. McLain, Garrett. Motion by Verlinde. seconded by Law to adopt the Agenda as presented. Yeos. All. Nays. None. Motion carried. Motion by Low. supported by Verlinde to approve the Minutes of the meetings of the Board of Education on August 3, 11.24 and 31. 1987, as written. Yeas. All. Noys. None Motion carried. Motion by Verlinde. supported by Siebesma to approve the bills presented for August 1987 for General Fund in the amount of $257 461.07 and the 1987 Building and Site bills in the amount of $106 929.20. Yeos members Verlinde. Siebesma Thaler Law Nays None. Motion carried. No Public comments. Motion by Siebesma. supported by Verlinde to accept three trophy cases donated to the Thor £30 1• <lj nappie Kellogg High School by Lois and Jerry Page in memory of Mr Bruce McIntyre Yeas All Nays None Motion carried. Jeonne Perry reported on work of the Substance Abuse Commit­ tee and stressed the need of Board approval of a draft copy of a questionnaire to be able to bet­ ter define problems and goals. The Board tabled this item until next meeting for action. Soccer detailed outline will be discussed before the Special meeting September 22. Tennis Courts — to be discussed at Oc tober meeting. Motion by Verlinde, supported by Law that the Board of Educa­ tion approve the request of Mr Roger Will that his daughter be allowed to attend the Thornoppie Kellogg School District as a tuition student for the 1987-88 school year. Yeas. All. Noys. None. Mo­ tion carried. Miller entered meeting at 8 20 p.m. Motion by Verlinde. supported by Law to approve the Resolution for elementary Class Size Re quirements of Section 21. State School Atd Act of 1987 P 14A Yeas, All. Nays. None. Motion carried. Motion by Siebesma supported by Verlinde to approve the resolution for Providing Grodua- GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS ’OF WEST MICHIGAN, INC Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE - 795-7625 124 East Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Your Lawn Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37; Middleville Bob Klinge 795-7647 tion Requirements or Classroom Instruction Time and Academic Requirements of Section 21, State School Aid Act of 1986 P 14B Yeos All Nays None Motion carried. Procedure for Destruction of Special Education files Attorney to review for Board action in October Motion by Verlinde supported by Miller to approve the Special Education K I 2 Goals Objectives by Program as presented. P 14C. Yeas All Nays None Motion carried Motion by Low, supported by Verlinde to Adopt the High School classes as listed for Graduation Credit for the 1987-88 school year. P 14D. Yeas All. Nays, None. Motion carried. Motion by Law. supported by Siebesma to Adopt the Alter­ native H.S. Education classes as listed for Graduation Credit for the 1987-88 school year. P 14E. Yeas. All. Nays. None. Motion carried. Motion by Miller, supported by Law to Adopt the classes as listed in the LCTK Community Education Consortium TK Adult H.S. Student Handbook 1987-88 for credit toward Adult H.S. graduation. Yeas All. Nays. None. Motion carried. Local DEPENDABLE mother of two would like to babysit your child in my Middleville home. 2 miles west' of M-37 795-9720. \l USES OR Nl RSE UD home care for quadarapclcgic. 3 &. 4 hour shifts, mostly evenings. Call Don Thornton after 5pm. 891-1934 or 795-7228. Help Wanted BABYSITTER WANTED prefer mature woman in my Middleville home. Hours will vary. 3 to 6 per day, afternoons Mon. thru Fri. Call Brenda 795-7491. Need to start Oct. 12. Goalie Jandt Herweyer Thomapple Kellogg School or Jobs Wanted Soccer, continued from page 9 don Wustman and Todd Overbeck; and fullback Dave Newhouse. Juniors include forwards John Frei. Dan Keller. Brian Shafer, and Dave French; halfbacks Scott Parker. Ron Curths. Mark Ijiw. Matt Lytic, and Doug Mesecar. anil fullbacks Ken Loew. Brent VanPolen. and Keith VandcrWoudc The lone sophomore on the squad is Tad Thatcher. Soccer is an exciting and growing sport in America. Coach Steve Evans and the CLASSIFIED ADS the Trojans travel to Winding Creek to battle Byron Center and Hamilton Motion by Verlinde. supported by Siebesma that the High School. Middle School West Elementary and McFall Elementary School Handbooks be accepted as first reading to be considered for adoption at the October regular meeting. Yeas. 4 Nays. 1. Motion carried. Motion by Miller, supported by Verlinde to approve the Unpaid leave of absence November 16 through January 29. as requested by Laurrie Pirrone in her letter dated August 28. 1987 Yeos. All Nays. None. Motion carried. Vice-President Thaler ap­ pointed Siebesma the voting delegate at the Annual MASS Fall Conference in October. Motion by Miller, supported by Law to approve the 1987 Stratford trip by high school students. Yeas, All. Nays, None. Motion carried. Special Board meeting set for Tuesday. September 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Administration Building. Motion by Verlinde. supported by Law to adjourn at 9:39 p.m. Yeas, All. Nays, None. Motion carried. Jon Siebesma Secretory, Pro-Tern Board of Education (9/24) VILLAGE of CALEDONIA For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avallable. Call 672-7110.__ FOR RENT: cottage on Barlow Lake, Oct thru May. 795-3886 Garage Sale UNIQUE GARAGE SALE most items 50c. Sept. 25 & 28.9 to 6,6501 Stimson, Middleville. For Sale APPLES-Pick your own. Spy Delicious. Starting Sept. 24 Mac & Jonathons already picked. Fresh cider. Wilson’s Orchard, 8900 Alaska Ave., NOW HIRING PEOPLE: to Caledonia. 891-1477 demostrate a complete party COMMERCIAL LAWNplan line of gifts and toys. Add MOWER: Bobcat 48 inch, new e xtras to your life with a job right 11 HP motor. $1750 or best out of your home. No invest­ ment FREE catalogs, paper DAVENPORT FOR SALE: supplies, and hostess gifts. No excellent condition & reason deliveries or collections. Also able. Can call or be seen every booking parties. Call Cathy evening 795 7304 616-795-7133 1 l RNI1 1 KI Bl V I RS.BIan Miscellaneous co Furniture in Shelbyville is an CONGRATULATIONS! authorized Bassett Furniture Bcme Gift Certificates, $100 to Bedroom Dealer. For quality Anna Devries of Wayland, $50 sleep, Blanco Furniture is an to Burt Marvin of Grand Rapids. authorized Sealy and Scaly Richardson Brothers Gift Certi­ uropedic as well as a Simmons ficates, $100 to Gail Pike of and Simmons Bcautyrcst Deal­ Gobles, $50 to Nanccc Marvin er Blanco Furniture also carries of Grand Rapids. Full size Scaly the complete line of La-Z-Boy Posturepedic to James DeBruyn Products including sofas, love of Wyoming. Congratulations! scats, sleepers, reclina-rockers, from Blanco Furniture in Shel- reclina-way, La-Z-Rocker, Motion-Modular groups and byville. 672-5115 sofette. Blanco Furniture, Shel­ RECLINER BUYERS, mark byville, 672-5115 your calendars..Sept. 18 thru Oct. 4. Blanco Furniture will be having a special La-Z-Boy recliner, sofa and modular sale. Call Blanco Furniture, Shelbyville, 672-5115_________________ _ Sun & News Classifieds SMART SHOPPERS! Bassett Sale at Blanco Furniture in Shel­ byville extended till 5pm Sept. 26. Save now, al Blanco Furni­ ture only 24 miles east of Fennville in Shelbyville. 672-5115__________________ WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES Ph: 795-3345 CALEDONIA VILLAGE COUNCIL SUMMARY OF MINUTES September 14. 1987 The regular meeting of tne Caledonia Village Council was colled to order by the President at 7 00 p.m. with oil members present Motion by Soules supported by Berencsi to approve the minutes os printed. Carried Motion by Kidder supported by DeVries to approve the Financial report Carued. Motion by Kidder, supported by Souies to approve payment of the bills. Carried Michigan Township Services report was given Motion by Erskine supported ay Kegerrers that it will not be necessary to have permits for re­ roofing or residing ®f structures within rhe Village Carried. Motion by Kidder supported by Soules to amend the General Fund budget by transferring $91 040 15 to Local Street fund »o cover the street construction. Carried. Motion by Kegerre<$ supported by Kidder to amend the Local Street budget to increase revenue by a transfer in from General Fund to cover the cost of the street construction. Motion carried. Motion by Kidder, supported by Kegerreis to contract with T J Miller Tree Co. for tree work for a total of $990 00. Carried Motion by Kegerreis supported by Kidder to pay Utility Contrac­ ting Company $10,258.70 for curb and gutter on Mom Street Ayes Kegerreis. Kidder Erskine Berencs. DeVries. Klover Naye Soules. Motion carried Motion by Erskine supported by DeVries to authorize partial payment for the South Street pro (ect for work completed by September 4 1987 Corned Items discussed were Moil screening curb cuts library park mg lot the school s sewer pro­ ject sidewalk construction, con­ do protect, and Main Street park­ ing lines. Motion by Berencs> supported to adjourn at 10 30 p.m. jocqueime Cherry Village Clerk (9/24) �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 24. 1987 Owner plans to rebuild Kow Patties Saloon Students at West Elementary say the Pledge of Allegiance with Middleville’s Mayor Duane Thatcher (foreground left) ond Principal Tony McLain. e Elementary schools take part in ‘A Celebraton of Citizenship’ Thornapple Kellogg and Caledonia elementary schools joined millions of Americans around the nation in celebrating American citizen­ ship and honoring the bicentennial of the nation's Constitution. Sept 16. Middleville’s Mayor Duane Thatcher led students and staff of West Elementary School in the Pledge of Allegiance after giving a brief talk on the im­ portance of the Constitution. After saying the pledge, the students, most of whom were dressed in red. white and blue, spontaneously began to sing “My Country Tis of Thee.” Children at Caledonia Elementary School also united in reciting the pledge and received an on going activities Township, village to hold joint meeting A joint meeting of the Mid dlevillc Village Council and the Thornapple Township Board will be held on Oct. I al Thornapple Kellogg High School at 7 p.m. to discuss a proposal for a joint building project. Proposed plans a site loca­ tion and a joint building to house village and township of­ fices arc expected to be presented at the public meeting sheet explaining family par­ ticipation which included stu­ dying family background and heritage, volunteerism, citizen participation in government, and freedom of speech and of the press. Elementary students at all area schools also were taught about the Constitution and their rights and respon­ sibilities of citizenship. by Jean Gallup James Bowman, owner of Kow Pattie s Saloon, says that he will rebuild the saloon that burned along with the Village Hal! in a June 27 fire. Speaking to members of the Middleville Village Council Tuesday evening he said that he would agree to purchase only 14 feet of village proper ty where the old village hall stood to expand the bar. in­ stead of 15 feet as originally offered Both he and Ross Sclafani. owner of the adjoining Phil's Pizzeria, who is also purchas­ ing village property to expand his business, had initially agreed to each purchase 15 feet of village property. But earlier this month Sclafani told members of the village council that he needed 16 feet of property for his planned expansion. The council members agreed Tuesday to allow the change in footage since it was agreeable to both businessmen. Bowman told the council he did not feel he would have any trouble obtaining the necessary financing and that maintenance of the village water main. No date was set for the hearing. The council members agreed that surveying the land would be the responsibility of the business owners In other business. Village Manager Kit Rom reported on prices for a replacement hack hoe for use by the village With a municipal dis­ count. he said, a new back hoe would be cheaper than a used one Roon said the village qualifies for a 33 percent municipal discount, which means they would be eligible to receive a new Case back hoe every year with no extra cost. After discussing the price of several back-hoes, the majori­ ty of the council members agreed to the purchase of a new John Deere model at a cost of $26.(XX) if the seller agrees to a discount arrange ment similar to the Case discount. Village Treasurer Gary Rounds suggested the council members evaluate all the motor pool equipment some time m the next year he hoped to begin construction 30 days after he received necessary permits. He and his wife Pat presented plans for the new saloon to the village council that call for the upper floor to be 36 feet by 70 feet with seating for 60 and a full 34 feet by 70 feet basement w ith a banquet room and an apartment. He said he wants to keep the same clientele and that he plans to keep a saloon at­ mosphere The proposed bar would have bam beams on a hip style roof, he said, and an emphasis would be placed on wood throughout the building The front exterior of the building will be field stone from the sidewalk level to a height of three feet, he said, with either logs or cedar siding above that. Village attorney Jim Fisher recommended that a public heanng be held to vacate the adjoining 16 foot-wide alley owned by the village. Council members passed a resolution of intent to vacate the alley with the stipulation that the village would retain an eight-foot easement for Rhoades wins kickboxinq title Middleville’s own Greg “Mr. Nasty” Rhoades won the amateur North American Jr. Middleweight full contact karate title (better known as American Kickboxing), in luiPorte. Ind . on Sept 18th. On the undercard of the P A K A World Lt. Heavyweight title fight bet­ ween Neil “Super” singleton of Michigan City. Ind and Terry “Super T” Gay of Col­ dwater. Mich., in which Singleton won on a K.O. in the tenth round. In getting ready for the fight Greg sparred with both Neil ARE YOU AT RISK? Open House I Health Screen Sponsored by — Cherry Valley Family Care Located in: Cherry Valley Professional Centre 490 Edward Street, Middleville (behind Hastings City Bank-Middleville Branch) MARK R. PASCHALL, M.D. JAMES L WEATHERHEAD, M.D. Dr Poscnall is a graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School and completed his Family Practice Residency at The Washington Hospital Washington. Penn sytvania Dr Paschall conducts a full family practice in­ cluding office surgery He is Board Certified by the American Academy of Family Practice (AAFP] Dr Weotherheod is a graduate of the College of Human Medicine at Michigan State University and com pieted his Ramify Practice Residency at E W Sparrow Hospital in Lansing He is Board Certified by the American Academy of Family Practice (AAFP) SATURDAY, SEPT. 26,1987 • 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free Health Screening Services During Open House Include: • Hypertension/Blood pressure check • Hyperglycemia/Diabetes screen • Height/Weight Analysis • Patient information on any disease/illness • Cancer Risk Appraisal Cherry Valley Family Care Specializes in Preventive Medicine for: • PEDIATRICS • MINOR ORTHOPEDICS • SPORTS MEDONE INJURIES • GYNECOLOGY • GENERAL SURGERY • GERIATRICS NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Greg Rhoades and manager Bill Chrisman. and Terry by traveling on training trips with his manager Bill Chrisman 6f the Grand Rapids Area AthleticClub in Grand Rapids, formerly the Wyoming Box­ ing Club, to both Coldwater and LaPorte, along with spar ring with stablemates Curt Muhl and Willie McIntosh, who are both professional boxers. (Curt Muhl also one a fight via a second round K.O on the same card) this was the first split boxing & kickbox­ ing card ever held in the state of Ind. so with winning the ti­ tle. being on the first split card in the state, and being the undercard of a world title fight made this a very im­ pressive card to fight on Greg won on a default over Estis Edwards of Iowa in the semi-finals and won a three ACCidGnt, round decision over Chicago’s rugged Nate Hendencks in the finals to win the gold medal. Both his corner crew, manager Bill Chrisman and his father Terry Rhoades felt he fought the perfect fight and were very pleased with the outcome, as just a few weeks back it looked like Greg may have to drop out of the lourna ment as he went into the* hospital for tests on a possible internal injury due to a jet ski accident But the doctors felt his outstanding condition from all his training kept him in the picture, so with a short three week break, he was right back al it and got the job done by winning the gold This win also improved Gregs full con tact record to 6-1-2 plus his golden gloves fights continued from 1 S Bassett Lake Rd and passengers John Foote, 17, of 1555 S. Yankee Springs Rd and Matthew Shlebana. 22, of 12774 Russell Dr Police said Ayers was nor­ thbound on Briggs Road when he failed to negotiate a curve and his vehicle slid east off the road into the trees The accident victims were taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where Shlebana was treated for multiple contusions and released Ayers and Foote were transferred to Blodgett Hospital m Grand Rapids where Foote is listed in fair condition with spinal injuries. Ayers was admitted and later discharged There was no report of his injuries. Police said the driver of the vehicle has agreed to take a blood alcohol test to deter­ mine if the accident was alcohol related � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-10-01.pdf 3668307fdc037931f98384300aad2f60 PDF Text Text .ondNeius Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 117th Year/Twenty Cents Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 21 — October 1,1987 Drug and alcohol abuse programs set in schools Selected to represent thier classes at the annual Thornapple Kellogg homecoming football game this Friday are (from left) Ross Sprague. Heather Perry. Brian Verlinde, Jamie Hunt, Jeff Page, Heather Hannapel, seniors; Derek Surdam and Barb Hoisted, juniors, Nick Fox and Kathy Brock, sophomores; and Jason Pranger and Sue Smelker, freshmen. This year's king and queen will be crowned during halftime in the game against Caledonia. Homecoming representatives picked at TK Chief Noonday accident injures 2 Michigan State Police from the Hastings post are still in­ vestigating an accident on Chief Noonday Road east of Peets Road Saturday after­ noon that sent the drivers of both vehicles to the hospital. Police said Leonard Turner III. 23. of 1022 Oak St.. Kalamazoo, was traveling east on Chief Nixmday when his vehicle crossed the centerline and struck a car heading west driven by Thelma E. Reitler. 60. of 9366 W Bev er Rd.. Rotary spaghetti dinner on Friday Prepare your taste buds for fine pasta, garlic and parmesan. The annual Middleville Rotary Club Spaghetti Dinner will be held this Fnday at the Thomapple Kellogg High School cafeteria The Rotary is distributing free tickets to all Thomapple Kellogg Elementary students, which will be honored at the dinner if the student is accompanied by at least one adult Dinner will be served from 5-7 p.m Tickets are available for $3 from any Rotarian. Proceeds from the dinner will fund two Thomapple Kellogg High School scholarships TK High’s Trojans will lake on Caledonia’s Fighting Scots in a varsity football home game after the dinner. Delton. Both drivers were taken to Pennock Hospital, where Turner was treated for contu­ sions and lacerations and released. Reitler was transferred to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, where she was admitted for a head injury and multiple fractures. She was listed in good con­ dition Wednesday. The two cars did not hit head on. but side to side, police said. They are still try­ ing to determine the reason the Turner car crossed the centerline. The accident occurred at 1:15 p.m. Bike-a-thon in Caledonia important for organizer by Jean Gallup Chris Malec of Caledonia and his wife Kate have never raised money for charity before but they are organizing a bike-a-thon on Oct. 10 for St. Jude Children s Research Hospital in Memphis. Tenn The Malec’s nephew. Nathan Dunn, of KM Shnner St.. Hastings, was treated for leukemia from August 1984 until February 1987 at the hospital. Nathan s disease is in remission, his mother. Lon Dunn said, but he will con­ tinue to travel to St. Jude for periodic evaluation for two more years Lon Dunn is Make's sister and is married to Thomas Dunn, assistant claims manager at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company in Hastings. “D&W and the Caledonia State Bank are very communi­ ty spirited and donated prizes for the bike-a-thon. ” Make said. A $50 I ruled States sav mgs bond will be given by the Caledonia State Bank to the nder who collects the most sponsor donations A D&W girt certificate for $20 w dl be given to the rider who rides the most miles. A $10 gift cer­ tificate from D&W will go to the person who earns the se­ cond most sponsor donations. Malec works at Westinghouse Furniture Systems in Grana Rapids and his company will match dona­ tions given by his co-workers for the bike-a-thon. The bike riders will gather at Holy Family Catholic Church at 9669 Kraft Avenue in Caledonia and nde either the -mik course or (he 4-mile route The fa-mik route is for younger children, and is entirely inside the pav­ ed area of the Holy Family parking lot The 4 mik course is for older children It starts on Kraft Avenue, going south to KXkh Street, west to Patterson Avenue, north to 92nd Street, east to Kraft Avenue and then back to Holy Family. “The Kent County Sheriff’s Department has been akrted. Make said. “And Sgt. Robert Berg of the department will have the schedule and route and will in­ crease the poke road patrol in the area Several cars have been lined up to be on the route with flashers to help any of the children who need it, he said. The riders will also be releas­ ed in groups for better super­ vision and safety, he added Malec said they have several sponsors so far and would like more. To volunteer to ride your bike in the bike-athon. call 891-9960 Registration is at 10 a.m. and the event will run until 2 p.m. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was found­ ed in 1940 by Danny Thomas to treat catastrophic diseases which afflict children. Nonsectarian and nondiscriminatory. St Jude pro­ vides health care to 4.200 pa tients There are accomoda­ tions inside the hospital for family members and financial help is provided. Malec said. Quoting from St Jude literature. Malec said “Thanks to St Jude, children with leukemia. Hodgkins Disease, ockk cell anemia and other child killing diseases now have a better chance to live.” by Kathleen J. Oresik October has been dubbed Drug and Alcohol Awareness month in the Thomapple Kellogg School District. The Thornapple Area Substance Abuse Committee, schools, churches and public service organizations arc uniting to help educate the community on the subject of alcoholism and chemical dependency, ways in which parents and professionals can work to curb drug use and ways to provide alternate ac­ tivities for the community’s youth. The following activities are scheduled throughout the month: — Oct. 1 a drug awareness presentation will be made at all three United Methodist Women Circles; — Oct 4 a drug presenta­ tion will be held at the United Methodist’s Men’s Club in Middlevilk and Parmelee. — Oct. 11 Drug A w arness Sunday will be held at the Methodist and Parmelee United Methodist Churches during Sunday service. - Oct. 7, 14. 21 and 28 Jeanne Perry, high school counselor, will be presenting a Friends Helping Friends program at the high school; — Oct. 13 and Oct. 23 a high school group, Peer Resistance, headed by Perry, will conduct “Just Say No” presentations for fifth graders at the Middle School and West Elementary; — Oct. 16 an intervention in-service program for profes­ sional counselors and iHhers will be presented by Glenbcigh of Kent Communi­ ty Hospital at the Middle School Library from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; — Oct. 20 a drug awareness presentation will be made at the annual octogenarian din ner at the United Methodist Church; — Oct. 22 Char Lanning of the Barry County Substance Abuse Center will speak at Parent Awareness night at the high school, room 301 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m ; Oct. 25 a RAP (Recover ing and Proud) presentation open to the public and geared for junior and senior high students will be made at the United Methodist Church. Middleville, at 6:30 p.m . - Oct 28 Middle School teachers will participate in a Quest program and an in­ service program at Glenbcigh. Several other area churches will be setting aside time to focus on substance abuse in the community and presenta tions are being planned at the Middleville Rotary Club and other service organizations. The Thornapple Area Substance Abuse Committee is conducting an on-going review of the school policy concerning disciplinary ac­ tions taken when a student is caught with drugs or alcohol. The committee is also seckContinued on page 3 - Organizer of the Oct. 10 St Jude Bike A-Thon, Chris Malec, is shown second from right, along with riders Nathan Dunn and Shawn Malec At far right is Nathan s mother, Lori Dunn. The ride starts at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 1, 1987 New technology helps wipe out colon cancer, doctor reports bj Kathleen J. Oresik (tumors), placing them A personal history' of Thanks to modern beyond reach of effectiveness polyps, colonic, breast, or technology at least one form of the rigid scope, only 15 uterine cancer, ulcerative col­ of deadly cancer, otherwise centimeters long. Showerman itis or radiation therapy, a untreatable, can be detected in said. family history of colonic a Middleville office and Advantages to the flexible cancer, history of family eliminated. scope include its narrow polyposis or cancer family Dr. Linette Showerman of diameter, flexibility, and the syndrome places a patient at Middleville Doctors. 402 length of the scope, permitting high risk for colorectal Thornton. Middleville has the physician to satisfactorily cancer. Showerman said purchased an modified device examine patients in whom a Even when malignant for detecting colorectal rigid scope would be un­ polyps are removed in a pa­ cancers at an early stage suitable. she said. tient who has had them for “If we detect polyps early Moreover, data regarding seven months, there is only a on. patients don’t even get the site distribution of benign 22 percent five-year survival cancer. “ Showerman said pre-malignant tumors rate, she said. The new device, a flexible underscores the need to ex­ But with flexible fiberoptic sigmoidoscope that amine as much of the coIorec­ sigmoidoscopy testing, fiveis 65 centimeters long, allows tum as possible, she said. year survival rates are as high physicians to follow the Showerman recommends as 90 percent, she said. anatomy of the colon with less that sigmoidoscopy screening To date, studies comparing discomfort to the patient. should be performed routinely it with rigid sigmoidoscopy Showerman said. as part of a complete phy sical support an increase of 2.5 to 6 The rigid scope permitted examination especially for pa­ times in the flexible the physician to view and tients who have, or have had. sigmoidoscope’s ability to diagnose 75 percent of all col­ polyps or cancer. They are al detect polyps, and a two to orectal cancers, she said. high risk for recurrence or threefold increase in detection Recent studies indicate, new neoplasms, she said. of colonic tumors in the same however, an upward shift in Inspection at regular inter­ patients. Showerman said. colorectal neoplasms vals is imperative, she said “Cancers are known to MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 Also Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1W Mite E ot Whitneyvitle had a lot of fun. They both said that it was the best party they had ever had Hated to see them go as I only see her once a year. Betty Newman said she ts enjoying the basket class she is taking up at school. Angela Hilly walked in the Crop Walk in Hastings Satur­ day. Her friend Bonnie walk­ ed with her Sunday. Jerry and Jeremy went to the races in Ionia. It was the first time for Jeremy. They hadn't gotten home yet when I called, so Pat didn’t know how he liked it. Most of us in the communi ty were shocked to hear of Joyce Van Elst’s sudden death. Our love goes out to all of her family. Donna Cox said that son Greg. Maggie, and son Brian came out to see them before they went up north for a few days vacation. Donna says that they are now ready for the winter as they have their storm windows up. Edan Steeby said that Leslie’s two sisters and brothers-in-law came over from Coldwater and Battle Creek Thursday. Bob and Betty White went down to visit son Gan in Ohio. He coaches football They went to his game Friday. They won. too. They then The.Sun and Netos “The Sun and News" (USPS 347 580) is published weekly by The Hastings Banner. Inc. 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 1072. Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 9998 POSTMASTER Send address changes to THE SUN AND NEWS. P.O Box B. Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year.................................................................. $8 00 Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties....................$10.00 v tomatic patients — those not showing symptoms — ex­ amined in a comparative study , one or more polyps were discovered with the flex­ ible scope, while polyps were detected with the rigid scope in only five percent of the pa­ tients in this group, she said. In conjunction with sigmoidoscopy. Showerman also recommends that hemoc­ cult testing, flexible fiberoptic colonoscopy and bariumenema examinations should be used at appropriate intervals as part of the program for detecting cancer for persons at high risk. The American Cancer Society recommends a fairly aggessive approach to col­ orectal cancer screening in asymptomatic individuals It currently advocates digital rectal examinations an­ nually in all persons over age 40; annual stool guaiac testing after age 50; sigmoidoscopy every three to five years after two initial negative sigmoidoscopies one year apart in all persons over age 50; and four more frequent and intensive examinations beginning at an earlier age in patients with a personal or family history of colonic neoplastic lesions. Some symptoms of colorec­ tal cancer include rectal bleeding, occult blood in stools, change in bowel habits (ie. from constipation to diar­ rhea), abdominal pain. Mrs. Featherly attended son Carl’s wedding at the Assembly of God Church Saturday, in Hastings. They had a beautiful reception. Twila Elwood said her niece and husband. Connie and Jerry Donihue of Battle Creek took her out Saturday, for dinner. She had lobster and it sure tasted real good. Dorothy Dean said that she and Don spent all last week up north having a real good time. John and Margie Loftus’s 25th wedding anniversary It was super weather all the Sunday at the KC Hall in time they were there. Hated to come back and come dow n to Hastings. Ralph Kenyon said they earth on the old regular routine. didn't have any news but told Mae and Rollo Bowerman me about Carl Marble's say­ ing that a wet September made spent Sunday afternoon at Mr. and MRs. Arthur Palmers. for a blue sky in October. I Saturday. Rod and Char had never heard that one before so 1 wanted to share it Finkbeiner attended her with you. So we’ll see if that friend’s son’s wedding at St. is going to be the case for this Johns. Char also said that the October. 1 sure wouldn’t mind class of 1947 will have their a real nice month coming up. reunion Oct. 17 at the Mid­ Art and Ann Kenyon are Villa. Don't forget to come, now settled in their new home you graduates of that year. The Koepingers met some in Lincoln Meadows. It is quite a change for both of other couples from them. They lived in their Kalamazoo at the Stage Coach home on West Main Street for Inn and then the six couples 50 years and Ann lived there went on for a ride to Grand before she was married. Ann Haven. It was such nice guesses they will like it. but it weather that they figured they will be much better when they had better take advantage of are really settled in with all it. It probably won’t be their belongings. They still around that much longer. I forgot to mention that Rod have their same Middleville telephone number as when and Char Finkbeiner also at­ they lived on West Main tended the John and Margie Along with trick-or-treating Street. Ann went to the Prairie Loftus 25th wedding anniver­ Garden Club Wednesday at sary party at the KC Hall in and scary costumes. Hallo ween story-time at the library Hastings. Lois Bender s. The Sherman family and a is a fall tradition with many Neva and Bill Kenyon, families. “Halloween Peekgroup of friends spent the along with Marilyn and Jack A-Boo” is a special Hallo­ Finkbemer attended the MSU weekend camping at Yankee ween program for 3 - 6 year football game in East Lansing Springs Park. olds presented by the The Han family just got Saturday. Children’s Services Depart­ Donna Kenyon said her back from Portland helping Liz’s folks clean out their ment of the Kent Coumy sister and hubbv are now Library System there. They have been cann­ basement They also came The 45 minute-long pro­ home with some treasures ing tomatoes gram will feature favorite from her folks. stones, fingerplays and a take-home surprise. “Hallo­ ween stories are such favorites with young children. ” points out The Sun and News welcomes and encourages Children’s Services Coor­ letters to the editor as a means for readers to dinator Mary Frydrych. express an opinion or point of view on subjects “Each year we seem to have of current general interest. The following our largest crowds at these guidelines have been established to help you. • programs h’s delightful to J anemia and weight loss. Showerman said. Recent studies show that a total of 36 percent of all cancers and 34 percent of all polyps found were greater than 60 centimeters from the anus, she said Studies also show that the incidence of colorectal cancer is approximately 45 M 100.000 people with 114.(XX) new cases discovered each year. Showerman said the ex­ amination. performed in the doctor's office, usually takes about 10-15 minutes and that it is stopped should a patient become too uncomfortable. Showerman said that despite the benefits of flexible fiberoptic sigmoidoscopy (FFS). many physicians hesitated to endorse the scope because of their concern about the high cost of the instrument (Showerman’s scope cost $5.(XX)). a questionable cost effectiveness, and the time re­ quired for performing the pro­ cedure. cleaning the instru­ ment and patient preparation. And. Showerman said, a commitment of time and ef­ fort for technical training is necessary to achieve the level of skill required to perform the FFS examinations. “I strongly advocate FFS. If through its use. we detect a polyp early on and can actual­ ly save someone’s life from cancer, we’ve made a big dif­ ference.” Showerman said. Halloween story time at Kent County Library system Write us a letter! Publication Na USPS 347580 1952 N Broadway — P.O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 Founded in 1870 - Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. arise most commonly from polyps, and early detection of these pre-malignant lesions, even in young adults, should be our main goal.” Shower­ man said. In 13 percent of the asymp­ spent the rest of the weekend there, having a wonderful time and beautiful weather, which made for a very en­ joyable weekend The Vandal family were just enjoying the nice weekend. Regina Stein is over to her mom’s in Bay City for her brother's future wife’s bridal shower. Mary VanerWal attended NEWS OF YOUR Did you all enjoy the lovely days that we had this weekend? I just wish that we could have a lot more of them. But as usual wc will take just what wc get. My sis and her husband left. Her son Carl and wife spent several days with us on their way to the UP and then on over into Canada. Cay had a lot of fun planning a combined birthday party for them. It was Lyda’s birthday and she gave Frank an unbirthday par­ ty. It was a fairy tale treasure hunt, wearing crowns, robes and carrying their royal scepters, they were both very good sports and entered into the fun of it. As we all go walking every morning. Cay had them go all over the farm hunting up their clues. Then they had to get together to put their halves together to read their next clues. Needless to say we all Dr. Linette Showerman shows this sigmoidoscope, a device used to detect colon cancer. Make your letter brief and to the point • Letter must include the signature, address and tele­ phone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libel­ ous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. see all the shining faces enjoy­ ing (Mir gentle stories about ghosts and goblins.” Though the program is in­ tended for younger children, babies and youngsters under three are discouraged from at­ tending School groups must pre-register to insure adequate seating. The program is free. For more information, con­ tact your local branch or call Kent County Library Children’s Services at 774-3253; Lowell Branch, 325 W Main on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1:30 p. m ., 897-9596; Alto Branch, 6059 Linfield, Thursday, Oct. 15, 10:30 am., 868 6038; Caledonia Branch. 240 Em­ mons, Thursday, Oct. 15, 10:30a m . 891-1502 Halloween Fright Fest on Oct. 31 Calling all ghosts and goblins The John Ball Zoo is holding us Halloween Fright Fest on Saturday, Ocl 31, from noon to 3 p m. Frightfully fun activities for children are planned, in­ cluding a costume parade with prizes for the best animal, scariest and most creative costumes. For further information, call 776-2591. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I October 1. 1987 / Page 3 West Elementary students enjoy “Let’s Have a Party for Michigan” on Friday Principal Tony McLain is shown preparing to cut the birthday coke Shoemaker said. “It really is by Jean Gaihip a school cake " When a West Elementary Several teachers dressed in teacher said “Let's have a bir­ period costumes with bonnets, thday party for Michigan.'’ long skirts and lace One she instigated a school-wide celebration that brought dressed as an Indian McLain was wearing an authenic ar­ history to life on Friday The entire student body and tillerymans uniform from the teaching staff of Thomapple Civil War era. “While the uniform was not Kellogg West Elementary School celebrated the 150th 150 years old. it was in use when our state was very birthday of Michigan follow­ ing up on the idea of Sue young.” he explained. ‘ Michigan was only about 30 Shoemaker, second grade teacher. Principal Tony years old when a soldier wore this. ” McLain said. The uniform is from the 18th A cake, three feet by eight feet, was made of 40 cakes Indiana, a mounted artillery donated by 17 teachers. The unit. He was carrying a 1863 individual cakes were placed Spencer repeating rifle, and side-by-side and decorated wearing a saber and a 1851 with frosting that took 40 Navy Colt pistol with holster. Cavalry boots and hat com­ pounds of powdered sugar, three gallons of milk and nine pleted his costume. All classes had projects that pounds of shortening. Shoemaker enlarged the of­ tied in with the theme of Michigan’s birthday. One ficial Michigan symbol for the fourth grade will have an sesquicentennial on paper. arithmetic project that will then laid the paper over the calculate the total weight of cake, traced the outlines with toothpicks, and seven teachers the cake by figuring the weight of every ingredient worked four and a half hours that went into the cake. to decorate it. A second grade class made “Every class participated," American flags that covered one wall, to serve as a backdrop for the cake. One third grade class is going to paint the map of Michigan on the side of its portable classroom. Kindergartners traced the outline of their hand to com­ pare the shape with the outline of Michigan. Some teachers planned to have their classes’ pictures taken with the cake and make it available to the children as a memento Mrs. Pat McCollum, a fourth grade teacher felt it would be a nice keepsake because 'When Michigan is 200 years old, these children will be in their late fifties ami early sixties’’ Al 10:45 am this morning, all the classes came into the halls and sang happy birthday to Michigan When the cake was cut later by Me I aim. all 528 students and 25 teachers expected to have a small piece of Sesquicentennial birthday cake. Thornapple Kellogg Special Education Dept, to host speaker next Tuesday night Sue Shoemaker, second grade teacher at West Elementary, hod the idee for the Birthday party for Michigan. Drug, alcohol programs, continued from pg 1 Roman Catholic Latin Mass! Sunday, October 4 — 6:30 p.m. — . 14275, 92nd (M-50) Freeport \ For Directions to rhe Church call 765-3094 ing school approval to conduct a drug use survey among junior high and high school students in hopes of better understanding youth lifestyle and determining drug use in the community, Tony McLain, Thomapple Area Substance Abuse chairman, said. Local professionals who at­ tend the half-day workshop to be presented by Glenbeigh will cover topics such as: the disease concept of chemical dependency, signs and symp­ toms of adolescent use and abuse, classroom behavior of users and techniques to in­ tervene, discipline alter­ natives and ways to help children, parents and schools cope with the problem, Glenbeigh officials said. The goal for the Parent Awareness Night workshop presented by Glenbeigh of­ ficials say. is to assist parents in dealing with the growing problem of teen-age substance abuse. Topics covered will in­ clude. the disease concept of chemical dependency, signs and symptoms of adolescent use. how and what to talk about with children, building trust and opening communica­ tion lines, and when to seek help. Officials say they en­ courage individuals, parents. PT A representatives and teacher-parent-principal teams to anend The presentations are provided at no cost to the schools Children attending the scheduled presemauons will oe required to obtain parental permission The Thomapple Kellogg Special Education Department is sponsoring an evening devoted to recognizing Atten­ tion Deficit Disorder in the classroom and at home Tues­ day. Oct. 6. 1987 from 7-9 p.m. at the High School Auditorium. Our guest speaker will be Ruth A Robin. M.D. who is a board-certified physician and director of the Attention Deficit Center in Southfield, a practice devoted to children with Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.) Learning Disabilities, and other educa­ tion handicaps. She completed her medical training at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, interned in pediatrics at the University of Maryland, and completed a two-year residency at Children's Hospital in Detroit. Dr. Robin is a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics and a recognized expert tn the area of school learning problems She has presented numerous workshops on ADD throughout the Midwest, as well as making guest ap pcaranccs on numerous radio and television programs in the Detroit area In a busy, impersonal world... We provide good, old-fashioned, personalized service. Yes, we have the most modern banking technology available so our customers arc guaranteed efficient, accurate service. But tbit $ not enough. We believe personal, friendly service is equally important, and continue to offer you the same kind of personalized service today that our customers have come to expect from us over the years. If you want a bank that offers more than just accurate service, see us. Find out why, with us, you get the best of both worlds —• modern banking services and old-fashioned, friendly service! �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 1. 1987 chimney. Will have to go see how he is progressing Bertha Thurkettle also has a new garage We spent Wednesday after­ noon with Gertrude Higley at Butterworth Hospital She is Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL What beautiful weather these last few days' Enjoy it while we can. it will get worse later on. This has been a busy weekend for the Springer household. Friday, my nephew and wife Fred and Betty Opperman. Steve and Pam from Midland came to the campground. Indian Valley, and we visited them there .Saturday was the Springer get-together at Circle Inn Ten of us enjoyed the meal and visiting ( Later we met the Appermans at Bowens Mill. We saw them grinding com. heard Neal s stones of the mill and Plank House, and had apple dumplings The Appermans stayed Saturday with us. Sun­ day we had lunch with them and Aunt Elsie at Houses* then they left for home We took Aunt Elsie home and spent the afternoon with her. Jay Shook has been real busy building his garage All is going well now. the Car­ riage lamps are in place and we saw smoke from the slowly progressing and hop­ ing to get home as soon as she can walk a little. Loretta Clark spent the last week in Michigan City. Ind., with son Russell and family and had a good time with the grandchildren and Russell. Heritage Hil Tour of Homes Oct. 3-4 The Heritage Hill .Associa­ tion will present the 1987 Tour of Homes on Saturday and Sunday. Oct. 3 and 4. in celebration of Michigan's Sesquicentennial. This year's tour features the premier public opening of the fully restored Frank Lloyd Wright designed Meyer May house Also on the tour are eight beautiful turn of the cen­ tury homes. The Meyer May house has the distinction of being the on­ ly house in Grand Rapids which Frank Lloyd Wright both designed and supervised during construction. Purchased in 1985 by the Steelcase Foundation, the residence is currently being restored to its 1908 splendor and should be completed by tour. For additional information, contact the Heritage Hill Association. 126 College SE. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503. (616) 459-8950 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue FIRST BAPTIST Im Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11:00 a.m. CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music PHONE 891-8119 Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar, Director of Christian Education ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.‘Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship 8 30 am. Sunday S* h<>«>l 45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship...................................... 11.00 a m Rev. Robert Gerke 111 Church Street 9 45 a m 1100am 9 30 a m Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Rev C/7 Boersma 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is somebody ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday E venmg Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study Rev William Dobson, Pastor 9 30 a m 10*30 a m 6 00pm 7 00 p m 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 10 00am 1115 am b 00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Morning Worship ................................................ 11:00a.m. Sunday School........................................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship........................................ 6:00 p.m. All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................................ .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass...........................9:00 a.m. and 11 00 a.m. First Friday Mass.............................................. 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School.................. 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.‘Caledonia, MI 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School t vemng Worship Sery ice 9:45a.m. 11:00a.m. 6:00p.m. 6:45p.m. MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Rev. Wesley Coffey MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor 795-3798 Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Sunday Morning Worship..................................................8:30a.m. Sunday School 9.45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship............................................... 11:00a.m. Rev. Robert Gertce 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Ret. Wayne Smith, Rector Sunday Schedule Adult Choir......... ............ .......... ~.......... 900 am Church School 4 Adult Education................. .9:30 am Holy Eucharist.......................................... . ..... 10Xam Weekday Eucharists Wednesday____ 7:15 a m Thursday............. 7:00 p.m ’ Call for information about youth choir, Bible Study, youth group, and other activities LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship <Interpreted for hearing impaired)............ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School............................................. 11:10 a m Sunday Evening Service............................. 7.00 p.m. Pioneer Club <K thru 6 grade).......... Wed.. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship....Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 OBITUARIES Jeannette V. Michael MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Jeanette V. Michael, 70, of Middleville died Friday, September 25, 1987 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Michael was born March 13,1917 at Dighton, MI the daughter of Rush H. and Genevra L. (Gregg) Randall. She had been a cook for the former Schensul’s Cafeteria in Grand Rapids. Surviving are one daughter. Kathryn A. Michael of SanFrancisco, CA; one sister, Mrs. Care (Genevra) Schantz of Middleville; one brother, Charles J. Randall of Muske­ gon; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held 1p.m. Monday, Sept. 28 at Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman officiating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. ‘New Life’ Crusade planned at Middleville Baptist Church The First Baptist Church of Middleville will be holding a "New Life Crusade" with Carl Holwerda. Oct. 4-7. The meetings on Oct. 4 will be at 11 a m. and 6 p.m. On Oct. 5-7. the meetings will start at 7 p.m. Nursery will be provided Carl Holwerda is from Grand Rapids. He has been in the active patforatc for over 25 years, having served chur­ ches in Illinois and Michigan. Before entering in the pastorate he was engaged in full-time youth and music ministries in two local chur­ ches. Also, in the early days of Youth for Christ, he was a director of a city-wide youth rally and started several high school bible clubs. For the past five years he has been speaker and presi­ dent of Churches Unlimited, Inc., a ministry devoted to the strengthening of the local church in revival, evangelism and missions. He has con­ ducted local church crusades in Michigan, Wisconsin, Il­ linois, Ohio, Indiana, Penn- Carl Holwerda sylvama. New York. Florida and Arizona. He is a frequent speaker at youth and family camps, retreats and banquets and i.s a graduate of Mixxly Bible Institute. Greenville College and Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary. He seeks to take the truths of scripture and apply them to the day by day situations and events of life Straight for wardness in his message, along with his humor and ability to communicate, will cause you to listen and res­ pond, church officials say. West Elementary PTO gets check from store West Elementary School PTO received a check in the amount of $485.20 from D&W Food Centers "Friend ship Fund". The amount of the check was based on the cash register tapes submitted by students from last December through the end of April. PTO member Linda Swatzill volunteered her time and effort in collecting and organizing the cash register tapes for return to D&W. She has volunteered to do so again this school year and commented, "It’s a really good idea for a money making project. When people realize how much we can col­ lect, maybe they’ll want to get involved too.” In a letter that accompanied the check, Robert A Woodrick, president of D&W Food Centers, Inc., wrote: "We at D&W feel strongly about community involve­ ment, and we’re pleased to help out whenever possible. It is gratifying to be able to return a portion of our success to your organizations and the community ’ ’ West PTO will use the money to help pay for scheduled programs, in­ cluding Living Science, CPAC and class field trips. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 1. 1987 I Page 5 Famed author’s stamp excites local relatives by Kathleen J. Oresik A new commemorative sump issued by the U.S. PosUl Service has a Mid­ dleville family especially excited. Members of the Thomas Ahrens family of Middleville arc the proud relatives of William Faulkner, a Nobel Pnze-winni author who is profiled on a limited edition 22-cent sump issued this summer. The stamp depicts the silver-haired author with his pipe and is white and green for a plant Faulkner wrote about in “Odor of Verbena”. Charlotte Ahrens is a cousin of the famed author who. ironically, was fired as University of Mississippi postmaster. An Aug. 4 article from The Northwest Mississippi Bureau of the post office in Memphis sUtes that Faulkner was postmaster at Ole Miss from I921 until I924. when he was dismissed for throwing away mail, ignoring customers, reading, playing cards and. of all things, writing while on duty Faulkner is the 41st person honored since the U.S. Postal Service began offering com­ memorative sumps in 1940. Charlotte Ahrens of 5015 Soloman Road said the author “looks a lot like my father. Henry, who is (Faulkner’s) cousin.” She said she has two aunts and one uncle living who are also Faulkner s cousins Charlotte was bom in Las Vegas but says she was “an Air Force brat” who traveled with her father and mother. Ixna. now of Wood Land. Miss. Her family sold their Michigan home and moved to Mississippi when her father retired 15 years ago. she said, where she lived for eight years She said she married her high school sweetheart. Thomas Ahrens, and moved back to Michigan two years ago with her children. Lisa. 12. and Shawn. 6. who attend Thornapple Kellogg Schools Both she and Tom graduated from Thomapple Kellogg Schools Charlotte said she received eight sumps from a family member who purchased several sumps at the Oxford Post Office in Mississippi Aug 3 where some 50 people lined up in front of the post of­ fice at 8:30 a m. to purchase a little piece of history. And collectors also received an autograph by Faulkners daughter. Jill Faulkner Sum­ mers of Charlottesville. Va.. and of Mississsippi writer Eudora Welty . That afternoon approx­ imately 75.000 sumps had been sold. The following day 130 million sumps went on sale nationwide Charlotte said Faulkner made his home in Oxford, where he went to college, a public museum. Speaker will discuss ‘attention disorder’ The Thornapplc Kellogg Special Education Department is sponsoring an evening devoted to recognizing a (ten tion Deficit Disorder (ADD) in the classroom and at home Tuesday. Oct. 6. 7-9 p.m. at the high school auditorium The guest speaker will be Ruth A. Robin. M.D. who is a board-certified physician and director of the Attention Deficit Center in Southfield, a practice devoted to children with (A.D.D.) learning disabilities and other educa­ tion handicaps. She completed her medical training at the University of Maryland and completed a two-year residency at Children's Hospital in Detroit. Dr Robin is a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics and a recognized expert in the area of school learning problems. She has presented numerous workshops on A.D.D. throughout the Midwest, as well as making guest ap­ pearances on numerous radio and television programs in the Detroit area. October is Down Syndrome Month October has been designated as National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Down syndrome is the leading clinical cause of mental retardation in the world The Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan will hold a general meeting on Monday, Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 2700 E. Fulton in Grand Rapids. The meetings are free of charge and are open to the public. For more information call (616) 363-1554 or (517) 647-6117. Commission on Aging sets week’s menu, events Wednesday, Sept. 30 - Oven fried chicken, whipped potatoes, coleslaw, corn bread, marg., fruit shortcake, 2% milk.. Thursday. Oct. 1 - Turkey ala king, carrots. Italian blend, green beans, biscuits, margarine, variety cookies, 2% milk Friday. Oct. 2 - Baked meatloaf/gravy. whipped potatoes, asparagus, assorted roll, marg., pears. 2% milk Monday. Oct. 5 - Roast pork loin, parslied buttered potatoes, red beets, french bread, marg., tropical fruit cup. 2% milk. Tuesday, Oct. 6 - Macaroni & cheese, green peas, Califor­ nia blend, wheat bread, marg., chocolate fudge brownie. 2% milk. Wednesday. Oct. 7 - Roast beef/gravy. baked potato, mixed veg., assorted roll, marg., fresh fruit, 2% milk. Events Wednesday. Sept. 30 Hastings- Ans & Crafts or Cards. Middleville-Visiting. Cards Thursday Oct. 1 - HastmgsBingo 10:30-11:30. shopping. WE ARE Perm Specials Month of OCTOBER $9700 / In H< 102 N. High, Middleville Phone — 795-2263 arts and crafts. Delton-Blood pressure. Nashville-Bingo. Friday. Oct. 2 - HastingsBlood pressure, popcorn, Delton-Movie. Monday, Oct. 3 - Hastings Arts & crafts or cards. Middleville-Lansing Gilbert. Movie. Tuesday, Oct. 4 - HastingsPuzzle Wednesday, Oct. 5 Hastings-Sing-A-Long. Arts and Crafts or Cards. Nashville-Quilting. DeltonVocal music 11 am. W oodland—Sing-a-long. ------ 0-----Meals are available fix those over 60 years of age. and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Congregrate meals is SI with food stamps accepted All Centers are barrier free. Call 94JMM56 before 1 p.m. one day in advance for reserva­ tions Meals are served at: Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave. Monday, thru Friday. Nashville-MasonK Temple. Monday, thru Fnday Delton-Faith United Methodist Church Monday. Wednesday, and Thursday. Middles ille-VFW Post. Monday. Wednesday. Thurs­ day &. Fnday Woodland-Eagles Club. Monday. Wednesday. &. Fnday. Home Delivered Meats are availabk at Extra Cost. A Middleville fomily, Thomas Ahrens (left), wife Charlotte (right) and children isa and Shawn are distant relatives to famed author William Faulkner Blood pressure screenings set The Barry County Red Cross will hold blood pressure screenings in three Barry County communities during the month of October. In Hastings, the Commission on Aging building at 121 N. Michigan Ave., will be the site, Oct. 4 from 9 to 11:30 am. The next clinic will be in Middleville at the V.F.W. Hall on Main Street on Oct 20 from 9:30 to 11:30 a m. The Woodland will be held at the Woodland Eagles Lodge on Main Street. Oct. 30 from 11 a m. to noon is the date and time. The Red Cross also sponsors a daily, walk-in blood pressure screening at the Gun Lake Family Medicine Center at 12850 Chief Noonday Rd There are no forms to fill out and there is no charge for blood pressure readings. TK Schools Menus listed West & McFall Thursday , Oct. 1 West- Pizza, com, fruit. McFall- Hamburger, french fries, green beans, fruit, milk. Friday, Sept. 25 McFall- Pizza, com. ap­ plesauce or cherries. W^estHamburger, french fries, green beans, fruit, milk. Monday, Oct. 5 Fishwich on bun, coleslaw, baked beans, ice cream or fruit, milk. Tuesday , Oct. 6 Goulash with cheese, green beans, sandwich, fruit, milk. Wednesday, Oct. 7 Hamburger on a bun. french fries, com, choice of fruit, milk. Thursday, Oct. 8 West- Veggie stix, apple. McFall Chiliburger on hot dog bun, carrots, fruit, cookie. Friday, Oct. 9 McFall- Pizza, veggie stix, apple. West- Chiliburger on hot dog bun, carrots, fruit, cookie, milk. Hot dog available every day. Whole and 2% milk served every day. TENT SALE! powder biscuit, orange High School sherbet or fruit, milk & Wednesday, Oct. 7 Middle School Chili or vegetable soup, Thursday, Oct 1 Meat loaf, mashed potatoes, crackers-chcese. sandwich, carrots, roll, fresh fruit, milk. vegetable sticks, pineapple, milk. Friday , Oct. 2 Thursday, Oct. 8 Burritos/cheese sauce, Taco salad/crackers. or hot green beans, applesauce, dog and baked beans, milk. peaches, milk Monday, (kt. 5 Friday, Oct. 9 Cheeseburgers, potato Folded pizza, mixed rounds, cabbage-apple slaw, vegetables, fruit crisp, milk. fruit cocktail, milk. Whole and 2% milk served Tuesday, Oct. 6 Tuna chop suey on daily. rice/chincse noodles, baking : ANTIQUE & GARAGE SALE \ 5580 Stimson Rd., Middleville \ Sat., Oct. 3-9 a.m.-5 p.m. : • » ; : j Antiques include: Gingerbread Clock, Black Walnut Drop Leaf Table, Spinning Wheel, Brass Bed, Primitive Cupboard, Chairs and Small Bookcase, many antique dishes, Brass Bed, also many other items including unused gift items. SALE JJg Thursday, Friday, 9 am. to Saturday, Oct. 1 Oct. 2 7 p.m. Oct. 3 9-5 KESSLER, INC. Manufacturer of OuaMy mfani & Toddler Sleep & Playwear Garments . Fabrics • Patterns. Notions 50-75% BELOW COST Kessler’s Outlet Store 801 S. Main St., Wayland • Phone 792-2222 �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 1, 1987 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST Last weekend was sure a beautiful one. Saturday the Soest family traveled to Woodbeck Lake and visited with George and Ginnic Along the shore a little more then half of the docks are stacked on shore and the boats have been stored for winter As George says “this time of year you get the things out of the water when you have the help. No arguments " Sunday afternoon the Soest family took the boat to Gun l>ake for one (maybe) last day in the sun at the lake. It took a few dry sun shining days and most of the town's road projects were almost finished. South Street now has curbs and tar. Johnson Street by the school is now tarred. The cement sidewalks that were ready to be poured are done and the roads around them have been repaired The one remaining obstacle that comes to mind is on the comer of Main and Church Street where the curbs are in, but not finished There, you will find people, young and old, walking in the street. So please be careful as you go through town Tuesday Sept 22 the Past Matrons from Caledonia’s O.E.S met at the Masonic Temple for a delicious potluck supper Last week Mrs. Clarence Rodgers had reconstruction surgery on her ankle. She is doing much better and is hop­ ing to be home by this weekend. We wish Virginia a speedy recovery. On Thursday. Sept. 24, seven or eight ladies from Caledonia traveled to Rockford's United Methodist Church to the District Annual United Methodist Women's meeting. Mr and Mrs Hugh Kegerreis visited Mr and Mrs Orval Alien near Farwell Sun­ day. Sept. 27. Also visiting was Mr and Mrs. Phillip Yowaish of Grand Rapids Miss Shannon Dykstra spent Friday night with Shirley Soest at the Soest home Mr and Mrs Art Soest called on the Richard Soest family Sunday noon Tuesday. Oct. 6. the Caledonia Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Stars will hold its Annual meeting Thursday. Oct. 8. the Caledonia United Methodist Women will hold their next meeting at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. The Bazaar that many area churches participate in will be held on Nov. 13 and 14 at the Eastbrook Mall. A week ago Sunday Eva Engle was in Belding to help the U.M Church with a special Mission Sunday ser­ vice. She talked and showed slides on Haitian mission projects. It's a boy for Donald and Mary Tourtelotte. Mr and Mrs Dale VanDerSchaaf. and Douglas and Mary Beth Durkee. Congratulations Robert and Marian Buer will celebrate their golden an­ niversary with an open house at their home from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Oct. 3. Their home is located at 215 W. Main Street, Caledonia. Con­ gratulations to them. A golden wedding anniver­ Sarah Christine McGuire • Born: Sept. 15, 1987 7 lbs. 4V2 oz. 19V2 in. Parents: Darwin & Tresa McGuire Grandparents: Gerald & Pat McGuire Dianne McGuire S Great-grandparents: Meryl & June Baldwin S Two sisters: Emily and Jennifer • sary will be observed on Oct. 2 by James E. Sr and Maude Crumback of Caledonia. An open house will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 3 in the Golden Eagle Room at the Kent County Airport. Con­ gratulations to them John and Carol Miedema celebrated 40 years of marriage on Sept. 24. Congratulations' Russell and Rita Polmanteer observed 40 years together as husband and wife on Sept. 20. Congratulations to them. Garry and Jean Durkee were * on the road again ’’ On the 11th. they drove to Livonia and spent the night with Sue and family. Early Saturday they took a flight out of Detroit and winged their way to Savannah to visit son John. After 2Mi days there, they went to Atlanta to spend time with Philip and his family. Then on to the final stop. Mt. Angel. Oregon to see grand­ son Jacob and his parents. Don and Cyndia It was a good time to be there as they were having the 1987 Oktoberfest. Jean took lots of slides (as usual) and they are looking forward to their next trip Thelma Gehl says a big “thank you’’ to all you folks who donated so generously when she collected for leukemia. John and Rae Rogers have a new family at their place a lit­ ter of nine little piglets. Hope they do well for them Mrs. Ruth White had com­ pany from Indiana last week. Fred and Kathleen Herb visited. Mrs. Iva Langkamp had the misfortune last week Wednes­ day to fall at her home and Caledonia Elementary Book Fair continues until Friday The Caledonia Elementary School is having a Book Fair at the school until Friday, Oct. 2. The event will be held dur­ ing the Open House and you are welcome to purchase books that evening or simply look over the display should you wish to purchase during the following week. Book fairs offer children a wonderful opportunity to select and buy quality books. Children who read and enjoy books at home become better readers. Good readers learn more easily and have more success both in school and in later, said a spokesperson. There will be books on COMMUNITY PRIDE This Week’s Winner Nancy Barret 515 Edwards Middleville. MI Del Riley. Jr and George Sinen III of Greenndge Realty believe “Community Pnd<“ should be rewarded As a result, they would hke to recognize people in the community each week who they feel are responsible for improving the image of the community They will be rewarcing homes in the Middleville and surrounding area every They would also appreciate afi input from the community If you know of a neightxx who is deserving of . or has a deservng property please cal 795 9775 Fridays 9 a m. to 11 a m Owners wiD be awarded the yard sign above io display for the week a keepsake certificate, a (5.00 grft cembcaxe and their names displayed sn the Sun & News for the week GREENRIDGE Realty. Inc. was taken to Metropolitan Hospital where she underwent surgery to repair her broken hip. She also broke a bone in her elbow. Mrs. Agnes Benedict had out-patient surgery last week. We wish her well. The David Fleischmann family and Jim Gehl and Gary Frantz attended the Michigan State football game Saturday . Burt Reynolds was present and he waved at Jessica and Julie Fleischmann. All had a nice time. Later they went to the Frantz home to swim in their new heated pod. Mrs. Trudi Staw ick of Holy Family Church. Caledonia was honored as the recipient of the Bishop Haas Awani. She was selected because of her work with alcoholics and her concern for the hungry. Our congratulations to her. Harold Miller had Sunday dinner with the Ralph Gehls and Jim Gehl. Sunday afternoon the Ralph Gehls and Jim attended the A.L.S. meeting at Evangelical Covenant Church in Grand Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Yonkers packed the last of their belongings last week and made the move to their new home, in a trailer park off 76th Street We w ish them the best. The house will not sit empty as a new family is busily mov­ ing in. So if you see them be sure to say Hi! Here are a few October bir­ thdays: Bill Proos Jr. 3rd. Beth Alkema 7th. Andy Lillie 13th, Cleo Raab 14th. Kyle VanPort Fleet 15th, Edythe Aldrich 20th, Virginia Kelley 23rd, Marilynn Stafford 27th and Darlene Billett 28th. Hap­ py birthday to you all. 5165 Kalamazoo S.E. Kentwood. Michigan Call 281-2100 for Gift C<rrt«f»cawj. many subjects, both fiction and non-fiction, and for all reading levels and ages. In ad­ dition, books of interest to parents and teachers are in­ cluded in the fair. If you have any questions call Diane Reiffer at 698-9487, or Ann Potas at 698-2051. Happy 60 Club to meet this Monday The Caledonia Happy 60 Club will have a potluck din­ ner at noon at the community board room. Monday, Oct. 5. Bring a dish to pass, your own table service. Coffee will be furnished. Election of of­ ficers for 1987 - 1988 will take place after the dinner, followed by a special program on senior cart. The mam topic will deal with skilled nursery care, medicaid, medicare. Blue Cross. The speaker will be Fred Dykstra from Senior Care. There will be a time for a question and answer period The public is cordially invited to attend. For more informa­ tion call Lillian at 891-8135. BILLIE'S BEAUTY SALON •On the Lake’’ 555 S Shore Drwe. Gnen lafce Call 891*8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RUSSELL, OWNER 25 rEAAS ‘h The SAKE .OCA Wt Local 4-H club raises $7,000 for program The formula had to be right. Mix a great cause, generous donors, good weather and 105 dedicated volunteers to reach a record fundraising amount in the annual Ride-A-Thon which benefits the Kent Special Riding Program. The Sept. 19 event at the Ionia Recreation Area drew the largest number of riders and the largest amount raised since the event started in 1979 The Kent Special Riding Program has provided therapeutic recreational horseback riding lessons to over 2.000 handicapped par ticipants since its beginning in 1976. Classes are geared to individual riders and coor­ dinated with their abilities in mind. They are taught to ride, not taken for a ride The coordinator of the Ride-A-Thon. Ginny Luehrs, stated. “Our insurance costs went up by over $2,000 this year, so we needed to increase funding by at least that much. Our $7,100 total is nearly $2,300 over last year. We did. indeed, succeed." Co-coordinator Gail Ayres said, “the riders must have done an outstanding job of ex­ plaining our programs to donors We have donations ranging from 50 cents to $400. We are very grateful to each and every donor and nder. I hope they had fun and come back next year.’* Both Ginny and Gail are from the Lowell area. Riders came from as far away as suburban Detroit and Shelby The leading pledge-getter was Sandy Scott from Alto. She convinced friends, ac­ quaintances. businesses and co-workers to donate a total of $1.217. Scott has collected the most pledges in three of the last four Ride-A-Thons. She received an engraved silver platter for her efforts. Pat Bart nick of Grand Rapids won the Grand Prize of a hot air balloon nde Each rider got one chance at the balkxin ride for each $50 in pledges. Nearly 50 prizes were given away during the festivities These were also donated by local individuals and businesses to support KSRP They are too numerous to list, but officials say the Ride AThon would not be as sue cessful without their generosity. Barry County residents can attend crafts workshops Barry County adult and teen leaders are invited to attend a 4-H visual arts and crafts workshop Oct. 23 and 24 at Kettunen Center, the state's leadership training facility in Tustin. “The purpose of the workshop is to provide an op­ portunity for leaders to refine their skills and learn new arts and craft techniques to teach to other 4-H leaders and members,” says Kathy Walters, Barry County 4-H Youth agent. Visual arts sessions will in­ clude art and architecture, as well as basic elements of art. Participants in the workshop can choose to attend several sessions on such crafts as beginning basketry, sweat­ shirt painting, Christmas Basket Club to start weaving The Thornapple Basket Club will be weaving on Oct. 7, from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Middleville. Small Shaker Cheese Baskets will be the item of the day. Bring a basket to show and a sack lunch. For more information, call Kathy Bracy at 795-7115. Get results with Sun & News CLASSIFIEDS Phone 795-3345 crafts with “scents." festive wreaths, and cartooning. Silk screening, quick and easy crafts, miniature country crafts and welcome basket lids with geese are also available. The workshop is sponsored by a grant from Michigan Farm and Garden Association and E.J. Clabuesch Memorial Fund, through the Michigan 4-H Foundation. Reservations arc due Oct. 5. For more information about the workshop or any other 4-H activity, contact Kathy Walters at the Barry County Cooperative Extension Ser vice office, or call 948-4862. Color tour being sponsored for sr. citizens The Hastings Commission On Aging and ICS Travel arc sponsoring a color tour for people 60 years and over on Oct. 14 A motorcoach will leave from the COA on Michigan Ave. building at 9 a.m. and return about 3 p m. A picnic lunch will be pro­ vided at a stop in Greenville Restroom facilities arc available on motorcoach. Anyone interested should call the COA office immediately at 948-4856 Seating is limited and it will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Cost will be $2 for the bus and a donation will be ac­ cepted for the lunch on the day of the trip. Payment in advance will assure a seat. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 1. 1987 I Page 7 Retail pharmacy to open in Gun Lake Gun Lake Pharmacy is scheduled to open this November in the Parkway Center located at 12850 Chief Noonday Road, adjacent to Gun Lake Family Medicine. The pharmacy will provide prescription service, sell overthe-counter medications, cards and gifts, cosmetics and health and beauty aids, video rentals, and a large variety of convenience products, as well as having UPS shipping ser­ vice available, according to Bill Walker, RPh . manager of the pharmacy. The decision to operate a pharmacy at Gun Lake was made by the Board of Direc­ tors of Pennock Ventures. Inc . a subsidiary corporation associated with Pennock Hospital “We feel that a full service retail pharmacy is a business that will compliment the medical practice at Gun I-ake Family Medicine, as well as contribute to the overall business community in the Gun Lake area." states Walker. Audrey Alflen, manager of the Gun Lake Family Bill Wolker, left, monoger of the Gun Loke Phormocy, ond Harry Doele, vice president of Pennock Hospital, stand at the entrance of the new pharmacy. Medicine Center welcomed the the new pharmacy, say ing, “It will provide great convenience for our patients We have more and more year round residents in the Gun Lake community and this will fill the need.” “I forsee within a few years - we are going to see tremen­ dous growth.” she said. Future plans include offer­ ing healthcare services that screen for cancer, diabetes. high blood pressure and heart disease. These services will be offered at the Gun Lake Pharmacy in cooperation with Pennock Hospital and Gun Lake Family Medicine. Middleville resident is finalist in AAA ‘Zero Proof Contest A non-alcoholic drink recipe created by Terri Kristoff of Middleville has been selected a finalist in AAA Michigan's Seventh An­ nual "Zero-Proof Mix-Off’ contest. A blending of romantic ap­ peal, taste, appearance and creativity of the nonalcoholic the structure of the path. drink entries won 20 of 206 Planners will still have to competitors a place in the decide whether to leave it “Mix-Off finals natural, cover it with wood The contest serves as the centerpiece of AAA chips or blacktop the trail. So far, $2,000 has been Michigan's “First A Friend. raised toward the project Then A Host” traffic safety and that amount, said program designed to en­ courage the sensible use of Shipps, is a "drop in the alcohol during the Christmasbucket." New Year’s holiday. Donations may be sent to Kristoff’s creation, the Gun Lake People Path, "Blueberry Moon,” includes P.O. Box 77, Shelbyville, a banana, blueberries and cinnamon. MI 49344. Snowmobile club donates to fund The Gun Lake People Path Part of the path will go fund is $200 closer to its through the Yankee Springs goal of building a path Recreation Area owned by encircling Barry County s the Michigan Department of biggest lake after the Gun Natural Resources, she said. Lake Snowmobile Club donated to the fund. Corinne Shipps is secretary/treasurer of the 1 1/2-year-old project. She says the path would be used for walking, jogging or bicycling, by people who like to exercise in the area. "I really think it's for the safety of walkers and bicyclists," she says. "Of course in the summer, there are so many walkers and cyclers. Exercise is such a big thing now, so we wanted to provide something for their safety." Shipps said the townships immediately surrounding Gun Lake are developing possible plans for their parts of the path. Those plans will then go to a regional planning board, probably in Plainwell, she said. Funding for the total cost of the project, which she said has yet to be determined, will come from the individual donations, as well as the townships and the state and federal governments. "It could be five years from now before we complete it," said Shipps. The path could be constructed in sections or all at once, she said, depending on what the developers decide. Corner by Bernie Weller Thornappk Kellogg Middle School Counselor improving relations bet­ ween parents and teens will be the focus of a series of discus­ sion sessions beginning Oct 1. in Barry County The pro­ gram is sponsored by The Ark. a program unit of Catholic Family Services in cooperation with Region 12 and park officials have agreed to let the path cut through the property. Another factor yet to be determined, said Shipps, is The winning recipes will be included in a "Great Pretenders" party booklet which will be distributed free to the public at AAA offices statewide in early December Preliminary judges were Constance Soma, executive director. Michigan Coalition for Safety Belt Use; Judith Berman, Office of Highway Safety Planning. Michigan State Police; and Bob Cullen. AAA Michigan Safety and Traffic manager The 20 finalist will prepare their drinks for a panel of judges on Oct. I at The Roostertail in Detroit Top prize in this year’s finals is a $1,000 trip foi two to Florida. The second-place winner receives $250 cash, third place, $150, and fourth place, $100. Middleville people join CROP Walk — Corinne Shipps, (left) receives a $200 check from Barb Godfrey (center) and Mary Hinds of the Gun Lake Snowmobile Club. Carol Ergang (from left) Mike Eavey, Sue Reyff and Janette Von Rhee, all of Middleville, took part in the CROP—Church World Services Walk in Hastings on Saturday. The four were among about 150 people from throughout Barry County who raised an estimated $7,000-8,000 dollars for the hungry, both locally ond world-wide. Parenting program being offered S A P E (Subunce Abuse Prevention Education) accor­ ding to Shery l Overmire, a co­ leader of the group The discussions w ill be based on the materials entitled Systematic Training for Ef­ fective Parenting of Teens (STEPTeen) STEPTeen is a sequel to Systematic Training for Ef­ fective Parenting (STEPi- the most widely used parent education program in the country. More than on million people throughout the United States. Canada and other montrse* have participated in STEP and STEP Teen discus­ sion groups since American Guidance Service of Circle Pines, Minnesota, introduced the original STEP program in 1976 STEPTeen encourages mutual respect between parents and teens. It leads to increased cooperation, more effective communication, and a more responsible self-reliant attitude among teenagers. Groups consist of 8-12 parents and others who want their relationships w ith teenagers to be more satisfying and en­ joyable. Through readings. activities, discussions and audios assettes, parents learn effective ways of communica­ tion with teens and they have the chance to share their con­ cerns with other parents STEP leaders and parents alike repeatedly noted the need for a STEP-like program addressing the special challenges faced by parents Ot today 's teenagers STEPTeen was developed tn response to these request s For more information or to register for the STEPTeen group being formed in Barry County, contact Sheryl Over­ mire at 948-3265 or 343-8765. The group will meet for 10 Thursday morn­ ings from 9:30-11:30 a m. �Middleville Track Club sponsors Volkswalk in Yankee Springs by Jean Gallup People from the area are in­ vited to enjoy the beauty of Yankee Springs in the splen­ dor of fall color and to help raise money for the new Thor­ napple Kellogg track project at the same time. The first annual Volksmarch will be held Oct. 17 at the Deep Lake Cam­ pground of Yankee Springs Recreation Area. Participants may start anytime between 9 a.m. and II a m. and proceed at their own pace. Register for the Volksmarch at the Deep Lake Campground between 8:45 a m and 11 a.m. on Oct. 17. The walk goes through the heart of Yankee Springs Recreation Area to the top of Graves Hill, where a rest stop will be provided with refreshments. The w alk then proceeds past the "Devil s Soupbowl.” an area glacial formation, then along scenic trails back to the campground. Here tables are available for a family picnic or to just sit and relax. The entire course is about four miles of moderate trail. The cost for entry is $5 per person or SK) for a family group The Middles ille Track Club in co-operation with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will spon­ sor the event. The cost of sponsoring the walk will be covered by the Middleville Track Club and all entry fees go to the Thomapple Kellogg School track expansion project Trojans in position for another league tennis championship Spirit Week activities planned this week — Middleville senior boys, who were overall champions in the boys tug-of-war. and the sophomore girls, who took second place behind the senior girls, struggle to pull contenders across a designated line in the tug-of-war competition. The tug-of war is just one of many activities scheduled this week at Thornapple Kellogg High School as part of Spirit Week activities, all building up to the homecoming game against Caledonia Friday night. Other activities this week include human pyramids, anobstade course (consisting of a wheelbarrow race, jump rope competition, cake eating, guzzling contest, and cotton ball stick), water balloon relay, airband competition, pep assemblies, hall decorating competition and an overall spirit day contest. The annual Rotary spaghetti dinner will be Friday evening before the varsity football game. Senior king and queen will be crowned during game halftime, and the week’s activities will culminate with a semi-formal dance for the students following the game. The Trojan tennis team ran its record to 10-0 last week with wins over Kelloggsville and Caledonia. The Trojans defeated Kelloggsville 6-1. The first doubles team of Michele Errair and Jill Dussia were selected “players of the match'* for their efforts. Michele and Jill won their match 6-1. 6-1. In other doubles action Nicki Harrison and Kathy Brock won their match 6-0. 6-0. Amy Rector and Patty Cisler won by default. In singles matches, Julie DeMorrow won 6-0. 6-0. Kathy Cooley lost a very well played match 6-3, 6-7, 4-6. Stacey Anderson won 1-6, 6-7, 6-4. Bonnie Bekkering won 6-1, 6-0. In the Caledonia match Julie DeMorrow won by a 6-0, 6-0 score and Stacey Anderson won 7-5, 6-1. We again took all three doubles to win the match 5-2. At first doubles Michele Errair and Jill Dussia won in three sets 6-7, 6-3, 6-1. The second doubles team of Katie Elies and Barb Hoisted won 6-1, 6-2. Nicki Harrison and Kathy Brock won their match 6-1, 6-1. Barb and Katie were "Player of the match". Middleville also went to Delton with most of our se­ cond team to take on the Delton varsity team. The girls won by a 6-1 score. Katie Elies (1st singles) won 7-5. 6-2. Barb Hoisted (second singles) won 6-1. 6-4. Jenm Groves won 5-7, 6-4. 6-2. Erin Seger (4th singles) won 6-3, 6-1. Stacey Steeby and Cassandra Schantz (1st doubles) won 6-0. 6-1. Carrie Corrigan and Michele Helman (2nd doubles) won 6-2. 3-6. 6-0. Gina Stein and Kelly Neuman (3rd doubles) lost 3-6, 2-6. Laura Converse played a fine match and won a pro-set 8-1. This week the team will travel to Comstock Park for a big match. Comstock Park still has only one loss and is still in the hunt for a con­ ference title. A Trojan win this week would put the Tro­ jans in excellent position to win their fifth conference title in a row. Middleville's league win streak will also be on the line in that match. The league win streak is now at 58 con­ secutive dual match wins. Julie DeMorrow won the first singles flight in the Allegan Invitational Tennis tournament last weekend. Julie was clearly the best player in the eight team tour­ nament as she won ail three matches in straight sets. Julie demonstrated a powerful backhand that left her op­ ponents wondering what they could do to win a few games TK jayvees gain 2 victories The jayvee Lady Trojans continued to play good basket­ ball and gained two victories this past week. Playing at Maple Valley. TK, again us­ ing a strong fourth quarter, gained a 40 to 22 win and playing at Hamilton, in their league opener. thes won 40 to 25. Against the Lions. TK opened a 12 to 4 score in the first quarter and had an 18-7 half time score All girL played well and those that scored were Mandy Baerman. Tammy Ruffner, Robin Kid­ der, Anne Browne, Shelly Duyser, and Jenni Eichenberg with 2 points apiece, Jenn Karel added 5 points, with 6 points was Cathy Grube, Petra Mueller had 8 points, and Vai Jackiewicz had 9 points. In their league opener, the Trojans were ahead at the half 16-15, but took control in the second half by outscoring Hamilton 24 to 10. In this game. Vai Jackiewicz made school history by being the TK freshmen beat Coopersville, 22-6 One 8x10 Color Portrait $30.00 Value for only $1.50 Your choice of family group or individual One special offer per family, one per person Middle Villa Inn Banquet Room Middleville. Ml 49333 DATE: Tuesday, October 6, 1987 HOURS: 1:00 pm - 9 00 pm Minors must be accompanied by an adult The Trojan freshman foot­ ball team traveled to Coopersville last Thursdav and defeated the Broncos 22-6. The young Trojans got off to a quick start when Man Wiesenhoffer caught a short pass and turned it into a 60 yard touchdown on the first play of the game Brad Bruner added the extra points making the score 8-0. Coopersville came right back to score on a long pass a few plays later. T-K stop the extra points an lead 8-6 at the end of the first quarter. The Trojans scored again to start the second quarter this time on a 60 yard run by W'iesenhoffer making the score 14-6 Beginning the third quarter the Trojans received the kickoff and marched 65 yards in 11 plays with Brad Bruner taking it in on a 5 yard run. Scott VanAA risen caught a pass for the extra points mak­ ing the score 22-6 first player to make a threepoint basket. The Lady Tro­ jans played a good game and scoring were Tammy Ruffner. Cathy Grube, and Jenni Eichenberg with 2 points apiece, Petra Mueller had 4 points, adding 6 points was Robin Kidder, Jenn Karel had 7 points and Vai Jackiewicz had 17 points. Julies first opponent was Kelly Flood from Hastings Both players played some fine tennis ihroughiHit the match Julie controlled the pace of the match, seemed to be in con trol throughout the match, and went on to win by a 6-1. 64 score. Julie played her most difficult match in the semi finals against Holland West Ottowa. Both girls used powerful deep groundstrokes to give fans the best match of the day. In the end. Julie earn­ ed a spot in the finals by wmr. ing 6-3, 6-4. In the finals Julie defeated the number one player from Otsego by a 6-0, 6-2 score. Eight schools participated in the tournament including Allegan, Otsego, Holland West Ottowa, Jenison. Spring Lake. Portage Central. Hastings and Middleville As a team Middleville finished in 6th place ahead of Hastings and Portage Central. It was the second year in a row that Middleville has had the best player in the tourna­ ment. Last year Middleville's Deb Ploeg won top honors This year, Julie DeMorrow was the best player in a tour­ nament which features some of the best players on this side of the state. Congratulations to Julie on a truly fine performance! TK golf team wins two matches Last week the Middleville golf team defeated Lee 178 to 191 and Delton 174-177. In the Lee match that also includ­ ed Comstock Park, Scott Thomas led the Trojans with a 41, Mike Lytle had a 43. Bill Glover a 46, and Eric Seubring a 48 Lee was led by Mike Rose with a 45. Comstock Park had scores 38. 38, 39 and 40 to shoot a 155. In the Delton match which also included Wayland, Mike Lytle had a 38. Other coun­ ting scores for Middleville in­ cluded Eric Seubring and Scott Olthouse's 45’s and The Middleville eighth Scott Thomas' 46. Delton's grade girls basketball team Greg Bl incoe had a 37. opened their season with a Wayland was led by Jeremy victory over Hastings 33-25. Schwartz with a 38 and shot a Leading the Trojan scoring team score of 167 Both mat­ was Alicia Batson 13 points. ches were held at the Yankee Jessie Weaiherhcad 8 points, Springs Golf Course. Mandy Pranger 4 points. Lisa In another OK Blue match Einberger 2 points, Daphane held on September 6th at the Moore 2 points, Shannon Winding Creek Golf Course Haigh 2 points. Heather Middleville lost to Hamilton Zoulek 2 points 175-179 and lost to Byron The eighth grade basketball Center 170-179 Middleville team defeated Hamilton 22-15 scores were Mike Lytle’s 43, to improve their record to 2-0. Scott Thomas 44. and Eric Leading the Trojan scoring Seubring s and Craig Nor­ was Alicia Batson 12 points. thrup's 46’s. Jessie Weatherhead 4 points, Next week Middleville Heather Zoulek 4 points, plays Kelloggsville, Saranac. Mandy Pranger 2 points Caledonia and Godwin. Middleville 8th graders beat Hastings �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 1, 1987 I Page 9 TK jayvee girls conquer Byron Center, 42-17 The Trojan jayvee girls basketball team relentlessly scored on league contender Byron Center Tuesday evening to top the Bulldogs 42-17. "We come on and play very well," said Coach Jim French. "Being all sophomores playing a younger team also helps." Valerie Jackiewicz led the Trojans with 15 points, while Jennifer Karel sank another 10. Filling out Middleville’s scoring were Tammy Ruffner and Petra Muller, each with 4 points, Anne Browne with 3 and Mandy Baerman, Tricia Wright and Robin Kidder with two apiece. Browne led in rebounding with 8. "The girls are playing very well together," said French. "They are a very hard working group. We've found out that they never quit; when they’re behind, they have confidence in themselves and pull it all together to win." “The girls are playing very well together,” said Coach Jim French. “They are a very hard working group...” The jayvee record now stands at 6-1 overall and 2-0 in the league. The girls take on Kelloggs ville at Kelloggsville tonight. Tuesday, they will face the Caledonia Scots at home. Jennifer Karel (24) goes for two points in Middleville's 42-17 defeat of Byron Center. Scot girls in 4 games The Caledonia girl's tennis team had a very busy schedule playing four matches last week In a home game against Kelloggsville. Caledonia won by a score of 5-2. in that match up, Nancy Graham, third singles, came from behind after losing the first set 0-6 to win by a score of 7-6; 6-4. On Wednesday, the team traveled to Godwin and battl­ ed high winds to come up with a 7-0 victory. Winners for the Scots were: First singles, Mindy Errige, second singles, Stephanie Breen, third singles. Nancy Graham, fourth singles. Sara VanKuiken. first doubles, Jenny Busham and Traci Pries, second doubles. Jodi Twinstra and Vonnie Morin, third doubles. Kim Graham and Pam Johnson, and exhibi­ tion doubles. Katie Ramsey and Aleassa Schambers. Thursday, the girls traveled to Hope College to play Hamilton High School. Caledonia posted a gratifying 4-3 victory. In their last match up Hamilton had defeated the Scots by the same score. Mak­ ing the difference for Caledonia this time was the doubles team of Twinstra and Morin who won 6-3, 2-6, 6-1. Friday, the Scots lost at home to Middleville 2-5. 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The inflam matory reaction in the lungs is usual!) caused by hypersen­ sitivity to heat-loving bacteria associated with molds com­ monly found in grain, baled hay , silage and other forage materials as they begin to dry. "Once the moisture has been driven off. the bacteria causing the mold stop grow ing and release bilhons of spores and fragments." Doss says. ‘ The spores are commonly found in grain bins or sik»s that are being readied for storage, and in silage, gram or hay that is being handled in winter and spring ’’These spores and fragments are so tiny that the only way a person can pres ent inhaling them is to wear a disposable respiratory dust mask," he says. Anne Browne (11) eyes the basket in the Middleville jayvee basketball game against Byron Center Tuesday. Fighting Scots run out of time, lose The Caledonia football team needed two more minutes Friday night, but it didn’t happen and dropped a close game at home to God­ win 15-10. The .Scots drew first blood on an 87 yard scoring drive which was highlighted by Greg Krals 62 yard pass reception from Rob Andrusiak. Two plays later Andrusiak scored from the 1. Pen Olaf then converted the P A T. to make it 7-0. Caledonia's defense then held Godwin's offense in check and received the ball at their own 23. After working the ball out to their own 44 they were intercepted by God­ win and it was returned ail 44 yards for the T.D. and the Scots lead was cut to 7-6. Caledonia in the second quarter was moving again this time the drive was from their 22 to Godwins 8 where the drive stalled and Pen Olaf was called in to make a 25 yard JVs beat Hamilton Hawkeyes, 16-8 “l“ The Caledonia junior varsi­ ty football team won its se­ cond game of the season last Thursday, beating the Hamilton Hawkeyes 16-8. The Fighting Scots scored early on a 32 yard punt return by Pete Crumback. The two point conversion was good on a run by Alan Roetman. Hamilton scored in the se­ cond period on a 33 yard run. The point after was good on a run and the score was tied at the half. Caledonia took the lead for good on the first play of the fourth period on a 1 yard run by Alan Roetman. The PAT Caledonia freshmen eagers improving The Caledonia girls freshman basketball team is improving steadily over the season against some tough competition. Recently, they played very well vs. Grand Rapids Catholic but lost 48-33. Catholic also played extreme­ ly well even hitting 9 of 10 free throw s in the second half From an early season 9 per cent free throw percentage to a respectable 51 percent; much improved defense and rebounding, now many on the team, Susan Welton. Korey Hoffman. Amy Leatherman. Scot golf team wins 2 matches Grethen Grevers, Mindy Postma and Susan Hackney are contributing to the offense and scoring. Coach Berends is satisfied with consistent good play­ offense and defense of Susan Welton and Korey Hoffman, he is pleased also with the im­ provement of Grethen Grevers (C-F) Julie Kral (g), Mindy Postma (f) and Stephanie Sutter and will welcome Sherry Hackney back in the line-up, temporan ly side lined with a fractured finger was good on a run by Rick Olson. The Fighting Scots defense held Hamilton to 90 yards total offense. Caledonia travels to God­ win tonight to take on the Wolverines. Wolverines tixik advantage of field position for a 26 yard drive. For a T.D. and a 29 yard drive for a field goal to end the scoring 15-10. Troy Shane lead all rushers with IK) yards the SoOtl outrushed Godwin 167-120 and out passed the 86-43. E3G3 GRAPHIC hl OF WEST MICHIGAN, INC. COMMUNICATIONS Formerly the Sun and News Printing Service PHONE — 795-7625 124 East Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 Restaurant Be a Part of the Success at Our Newest Location in Cutlerville Opportunities Available On All Shifts Full & Part-Time The Caledonia varsity golf team defeated both Mid dleville and Godwin at Yankee Spnng Golf Club last Wednesday Caledonia shot a 164, Mid­ dleville a 185 and Godwin a 184. Caledonias Mike Foreman shared medalist honors with Mike Lytle of M iddleville with 40 Caledonia Rick Simpson and Bill Leatherman led Caledonia with 40s Because of our continued success we are opening our newest restaurant at 530 68th St SW Cutlerville. MI To staff this new unit we seek friendly service onented people to work all shifts full or pari time No prior experience is required If you d like the opportunity to join in our success where you 11 receive good compensation flexible schedules meal discounts and the opportunity to advance apply in person at WENDY’S, 530 68th St SW, Cutlerville >41. Monday Friday from 9am-4pm We are an equal opportunity employer nVVh �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 1, 1987 . W Middleville stays perfect; smashes Kelloggsville, 33-0 Senior Tim Mesecar scored four touchdowns and per­ sonally accounted for 25 points as Middleville smashed Keloggsville 33-0 last Fridas. The win was Middleville's fourth straight overall and raised the Trojans O-K Blue mark to 3-0. After a safety had given the Trojans a 2-0 lead. Mesecar began is scoring binge with a five-yard run midway in the first period. He scored again before the quarter ended on a one-yard run and added the two-point conversion for a 15-0 margin. The 6-1. 190-pound runn­ ing back added a pair of third quarter spnnts. one of 22 yards and one of 27 yards for his final touchdowns. Mesecar rushed the ball 15 times for 152 yards. ‘He was excellent, just ex­ cellent." said Middleville coach Keith Rhines of Mesecar. Mesecar has now rushed for 475 yards in four games, accounting for seven touchdowns and five extra points. Middleville's other touchdown was a two-yard pass from Mike Brotherton to Lance Patnoude in the second quarter. Rhmes said for the most part his team looked sharp ‘We played very well/' he said. “There were some technical and execution things that I wasn't real satisfied with, but that what happens in a game like this sometimes. " Offensively, the Trojans rushed for 12 first downs and 328 yards. Brotherton hit 2-of-9 passes for 10 yards Defensively. Kelloggsville had 48 rushing yards and 14 through the air on only 2-of-9 passes. Middleville hosts Caledonia in the Trojans' homecoming affair this Friday. Freshmen girls win 2 of 3 Middleville's Mike Newhouse goes after the ball in Tuesday’s varsity soccer match against Calvin Christian. Middleville lost 2*0. Within the last two weeks, the Trojan freshman girls basketball team defeated Hopkins and Cutlerville Christian, while losing a close game to Catholic Central. In defeating Hopkins 28 to 12. the Trojans were led by Polly Kidder, scoring 8 points, while Sue Seger and Jamie Beuschel added 6 points each. The Trojans then lost in a close game to Catholic Cen­ tral. 34 to 28. Jamie Beuschel scored 10 points and Sue Wheeler 6 points in the losing effort for Middleville The following Tuesday the Trojans came back with a good team effort, de feat i ng Cutlerville Christian 36 to 21 Jamie Beuschel anti Sue Seger led the team in scoring with 8 points and Pam F.lkins added 6 points Caledonia wins Fennville Open Trojan jayvee soccer player Bob Flikkema (39) keeps the ball in play as teammate Ray Mello assists in the game against Calvin Christian. The Trojans won 4-1 and face Northview tonight. JV soccer team beats Calvin, 4-1 The Thomapple Kellogg jayvee soccer team defeated Calvin Christian 4-1 Tuesday evening, bringing the team record to 4-2-4. Coach Marty Wustman was very pleased w ith the way his team performed. "The whole team played an excellent game both halves,” he said. "The forwards pass­ ed and executed extremely BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 9548 (M-37) Thursday, 6:30 p.m. well to score four goals.” Goal keeper Chris Barton allowed one ball to get past him, said Wustman. "The defense played equal­ ly well, holding Calvin to only one score." he added. Steve Miner scored two goals for the Trojans, while Jason Frei and Glenn Woodard each contributed one "Middleville controlled the mid-field play which ac­ counted for at least 30 shots on goal," Wustman said. "It was a whole team effort. ” The varsity soccer team w as defeated 2-0 by Calvin Christian The next soccer games will VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Notice of Public Hearing PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be con­ ducted by the Middleville Planning Commission at its meeting to be held on the 6th day of October. 1987. at 7:30 p.m., at the Village Hall, Middleville, Michigan, to consider the request of David P Newman. 312 Larkin Street Mid dleville. Michigan, for a special use approval for a two fanily home. The legal description of the above mentioned pro­ perty is as follows: Lot 1, Block 9. Assessor s Plat »3 of Middleville. Barry County, Michigan Commonly known as 216 Grand Rapids St.. Middleville. Michigan. Written comments concerning this application may be filed with the Village Clerk, at the Village Hail or persons wishing to address the Middleville Planning Commission directly may attend the public hearing MIDDLEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION be today (Thursday) against Northview at home. The varisty game begins at 4:15 p.m., with the jayvee game immediately following. The Caledonia Cross Coun­ try team came home with their second championship trophy of the 1987 season with a first place finish in Divison 4 at the 26th Annual Fennville Open. The Scots defeated a field of 14 teams which included the highly ranked Sparta Spartans to capture championship. The final team scores were Caledonia 40. Sparta 53, South Christian 98, Mason County Central 137, Edward­ sburg 151, Mattawan 153, Chicago Luthern North 179, Middleville 201, Spring Lake 207, Bangor 225, Forest Hills Northern 258, Kelloggsville 385, Parchment 385 and Delton 400. The Scots impressive team depth again proved to be the winning ingredient as all 7 Scots finished in the top 24. Placing for Caledonia were Dave Smith 3-16:12, John Barstis 4-16:14, Tim Hodgkinson 8-16:21, Mark Cherpes 12-16:27, Doug Cur­ tis 13-16:39, Jeff Pierce 17-16:50 and Sam Wilkson 24-17:04. There were 91 run nets in the race. During the week of Sept. 20 the Caledonia boys' cross country team was state-rated for the first time in the history of the sport at Caledonia Caledonia was rated 7th in Class "B" by the Associated Press and the UPI. The Fighting Scots Cross Country team opened the O.K. Blue dual meet season with a solid 15-50 victory over the Lee Rebels. Caledonia's Dave Smith re mained undefeated in dual meets with a first time of 17:32 to set a new O.K. Blue course record at Brewer Park. The other top finishers for Caledonia were Tim Hodgkin­ son 2-17:37, John Barstis 3- 17:51, Mark Cherpes 4- 17:52, Jeff Pierce 5-18:10, Doug Curtis 6-18:19, Sam Wilkinson 7-18:38, Andy Lillie 8-19:11. and Paul Bur­ chfield 9-19:14 The Fighting Scots girls Bowling League results Bruce’s Frame 7-5, Mui-Villa Wolverine league Harrison True Value Hdw. 6-6, Booth Insurance 6-6, Western Auto 5-7, Good 9-3, Indian Valley Camping & Canoeing 9-3. Purdum Con­ GMC 5-7. Yankee Springs struction No. 1 8-4, Purdum Golf 5-7, Viking 4-8, Kuhtics Const ruction No 2 8-4. Gun 4-8. Unity Satallite 4-8, Lake Inn 6-6. Village Grocery Baughman Marina 2-10. High Series - T. Christian 6-6, Caledonia Oil 5-7. GAL Wiley 523, J. Remodeling 4-8. Hastings Ci­ 526. J Riley 522, C ty Bank 3-9. Middleville Tool W'allin-M Ebmeyer 517. J Stauffer 503 A Die 2 -10 High Game - C. Ebmeyer High Game - C Purdum Sr. 215-220. N Gardner 214. 222. J Wiley 214, T. Chris B Heath 213. M. Hering 213, tian 212. M Riley 202. J T. Cooley 212, A. Williams Stauffer 195 212. High Series -B Heath 583, C Purdum Sr. 578. N Gard­ Bowkrrtts ner 566. T. Cooley 560, M Hair We Are 10-2, Herbtg 559. A. Williams 556 American Redecoration 7-2, Seif A Son 7-2. Village Beau BilLa lurssics Stephenson A Lawyer 10-2, ty Nook 6-6, Phil’s Pizzeria 5-7, Hastings City Bank 2-10. Gavin s Chev. 9-3. Geukes Market 84, Lescoa 7-5. Pro­ fessional Pharmacy 7-5, Shoemaker Builders 7-5. High Series - V. Gillispie 523, P Robbins 502, E Brodock 498, J. Souls 487, M. Belson 465. High Games - V. Gillispie 211, Esther Brodock 192, P. Robbins 191, J. Souls 187, T Cooley 175. cross country team had a sucessful week by defeating the Lee Rebels and running well at the Fennville invita tional The Scots beat the Rebels 19 39 at Brewer Park Thursday. Finishing 8th of 20 teams at Fennville the ladies ran against some of the area's top teams. Places at Fennville in­ clude Deb Schumacher 10th, Terri Ruehs 20th, Kris Ovcrmire 53rd, Traci Goodnough 55th, Shannon Plants 96th and ( III is I ler 9‘Mli | his week the Scots face conference foes Hamilton and Godwin. Caledonia loses 31-26 in basketball Last week Caledonia ended their preseason basketball season with South Christian, losing 31-26 and opening up the OK Blue Conference with a victory against Lee 74-21. Ixading scorer against the Sailors was Katie Kowalczyk with 11 points. Tricia Kowal came down with 13 rebounds in the South Christian game In the opener of the con­ ference every player scored on the Lady Scots team. Linda Powers was high scorer with 22 points while Tracy Lynn hit for 13 points and Tricia Kowal chipped in 10 points. Rebounding leaders were Lin­ da Powers with 14 rebounds and Mindy Beck grabbing 9 boards. Games for this week are Hamilton at home on Tues day, Sept. 29th and Godwin on Oct. I also at home. WHOLESALE BUILT-IN DISHWASHERS Major Brands sold at cost when installed by G BAR M Contract Carpentry • Kitcnens • Bafns • Countertops • Ceramic Tile Call...795-3230 MIOOlEVim U 074272 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 1, 1987 I Page 11 Jerry Newton, o blocksmith from Delton, demonstrates his blocksmithing skills. Chris Wornche of Battle Creek shows his pioneer-like camp that he set up for visitors to enjoy. CLASSIFIED ADS ‘It’s Cider Time’ at Bowens Mills A beautiful, sunny day smiled on Historic Bowens Mills Saturday allowing hun­ dreds of folks from all over western Michigan to enjoy the Sept. 19 “It’s Cider Time” festival Many arts and crafts booths were set up and lots of old time demonstrations took place. The first cider making of the season along with quihmg. gasoline and steam engines, opening of the mill’s fourth level an gallery, surnc rides and two blacksmiths were just a few of the “old time ” hap penings that took place. The folk music with Bud Price was once again a big favorite. The following is a list of some of the other special events planned for the cider season Oct. 10 and II - A Civil War Reinactment featuring a living history north and south camp with approximately 75 tnxips from all over Michigan will be set up both days. Six cannons and a Garth ng gun will be in the battles each day. The reinactment is sponsored by the First Michigan Light Artillery and Historic Bowens Mills Folks may call the 795-7530 or 795-7146 for more details. Rain date is Oct. 17 and It Oct. 17 - “Its Cider Time” festival will feature cider making by waler power throughout the day along with the making of apple butter over the open fire, a French Voyager Camp by the Mill Pond including a 35 foot canoe (which will be giving rides.) Arts and crafts booth, folk music and a primitive pioneer camp are just a few of the things planned for the day. Oct. 24 - The Michigan Bicentennial Wagon Train Club w ill camp from noon un­ til about 2 p m. Folks are in­ vited to come watch the cider making in the forenoon, see the wagon train and hear some of the stories of their travels. Cider, doughnuts and good food is always available. Appointments are now be­ ing taken for tours at Bowens Mills for school children and senior citizens on their fall Desserts made to help your heart Albert Pederson celebrates 96th birthday with family Albert Pederson, who makes his home al Licoln Medows Retirement Home in Middleville, recently celebrated his 96th birthday. Pictured here with their father are (standing) Marion Treat and Martha Burghdoff, (front row) Rose Otto and Sarah Styers. Rachel Sutton, his other daughter, was in town for a visit along with her husband. Jim. tn July. Mr. Pederson said many people remembered him on his birthday. Central Garage Towing 24 HOUR SERVICE 795-3369 945-4554 1-800-635-9964 Dessert lovers who think a healthy diet means giving up sweet treats can take heartthere is a way to have your cake and eat it. too, reports AAA Michigan. “Sweet Hearts.” a free recipe folder compiled by the American Heart Association of Michigan and the Auto Club Life Insurance Com­ pany. contains 10 recipes for tasty and eye-appealing afterdinner treats such as banana cake with maple lopping, chocolate mousse with raspberry sauce and iced melon sorbet. “With today's emphasis on healthy eating, many in­ dividuals are cutting back on foods that are high in fat. sodium and cholesterol.” said James Zwick. Auto Club Life general manager. "But that does rxx mean that they must give up tasty desserts. ” Each recipe adheres to American Heart Association guidelines and has been tested by a panel of registered dieti­ tians An analysis of cakines. fat. cholesterol and sodium per serving follows each recipe "Studies have shown a link between diet and disease. A healthy diet reduces the nsk of cardiovascuiar disease which accounts for nearly half the deaths in Michigan.” Zwick said "Sweet Hearts" pamphlets are available at AAA Michigan and AHA offices statewide and food stores par iKipating in AHA’s third an­ nual Food Festival Sept 13-19 PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 excursions. Historic Bowens Mills will be making cider by water power every Saturday through October. Folks are invited to bring their cameras and join in the fun as "The Past Lives Again.” Cider and Amish made apple butter are always available in the mills’ Self Serve Market. Historic Bowens Mills is located two miles north of the Yankee Springs State Park en­ trance. 795-7530. OFFICIAL MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MINUTES September 8, 1987 President pro tem Hordy coll­ ed the meeting to order ot 7 00 p.m. Present: Broy, Filcek, Hardy, Myers, Riley, and VandenBerg Absent: President Thatcher. Guest: Ross Sclafani and news reporters. Minutes of the August 25, 1987 meeting were approved as read. Ross Sclafani approached Council for additional foot of land, for a total of 16 feet. Council suggested Mr. Sclafani approach Mr. James Bowman, to obtain one foot of land offered to him from the Village Council. Hardy moved that Council have Public Works 0 submit a total cost to relocate water main in the alley southside of Main Street to the Council. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all, Carried. Riley reported from Public Works B Committee, an offer to purchase Village property on Crone Road has been received. The Public Works B recommends to sell said property for develop­ ment only. Riley moved that Council not sell the property at Crone Rood ot this time. Support by Myers Ayes all. Carried. VandenBerg moved the printed bills be paid. Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. VandenBerg moved the printed transfers be allowed os follows: Total to Payroll........... $14,303 02 Total to Motor Pool....... 1 444 53 Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. VandenBerg moved the following transfers be allowed. Water Receiving to Water Operating and Maintenance ................................ $2 500.00 Sewer Receiving to Sewer Operating and Maintenance ....................................... $2,500.00 Support by Filcek. Ayes all Carried. Myers moved that Council authorize Manager Roon to get bids and spend up to $1300 00 for new floor tile at the fire sta­ tion. Support by VandenBerg Ayes all. Carried. Council and Corporal Wenger reviewed rhe August Police Ac­ tivity Report With no further business Bray moved for adjournment Support by Riley Ayes oil Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7 31 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (10/1) Rates: 5 words tor $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay In advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p m.__________________________________ Business Services POLE BUILDINGSCompletely erected 24’x40’x8’ $3650. Includes one service door and choice of 9x7 overhead or slider. Fast starts on most build­ ings, contact us on any size. Call Mecca Buildings for your local representative at 1-800-544-6682 or Local 616-887-8855 Jobs Wanted DEPENDABLE mother of two would like to babysit your child in my Middleville home. 2 miles west of M-37 795-9720. Help Wanted DI XI Al. 188191 W l : Certi­ fied or highly experienced for full time chairside position in Caledonia. Call 891-8141 For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avallable. Call 672-7110. FOR RENT: cottage on Barlow Lake, Oct. thru May. 795-3886 For Sale APPLES-Pick your own. Spy & Delicious. Starting Sept. 24. Mac & Jonathons already picked. Fresh cider. Wilson’s Orchard, 8900 Alaska Ave., Caledonia. 891-1477 Miscellaneous CONGRATULATIONS! Berne Gift Certificates, SI00 to Anna Devries of Wayland, $50 to Burt Marvin of Grand Rapids. Richardson Brothers Gift Certi­ ficates, $100 to Gail Pike of Gobles, $50 to Nancec Marvin of Grand Rapids. Full size Scaly Posturcpcdic to James De Bruyn of Wyoming. Congratulations! from Blanco Furniture in Shclbyvillc. 672-5115___________ RECLINER BUYERS, mark your calendars..Sept. 18 thru Oct. 4. Blanco Furniture will be having a special La-Z-Boy recliner, sofa and modular sale. Blanco Furniture, Shelbyville, 672 5115 WANTED: Wrecked <X used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Your Lawn Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) Middleville Bob Klinge 795-7647 country crofts • Apples Macs, Empire, Jons, Delicious • Sweet Cider KPPic ; • Sweetcorn • Preserves Cl OCR 5 • Honey Hilton's Apple Acres | 2893 108th St., Caledonia, Ml • 891-8019 .......... KEITH BERGV - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS HJElOA &&IUHXL SERMNG ►OME toJSTffy (0 // AA SELF-SERVE GAS diesel 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 (616) 891-8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE SNACK SHOP | �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 1. 1967 Local girl wins Coors Veteran’s Scholarship Superior Distributing’s Frank Spagnuolo, the local Coors and Coors Light distri­ butor, along with Doug Rocho, sales manager, presented this year’s Veterans’ Memorial Scholarship to Michelle Renee Brill of Middleville. Collection cannisters had been available throughout Calhoun and Barn counties during the month of May as part of the national program to raise money for local scholar­ ships to be awarded to college students nationally and in the local area. The Coors Veterans’ Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Adolph Coors Company to provide college financial aid to the sons and daughters of American veterans. This year, Coors again awarded a minimum of 100 scholarships totaling $500,000 to eligible students throughout the country, and Coors distributors supplement the program by awarding local scholarships. To be eligible, the candidate must be the son, daughter, or dependent of an honorably discharged U.S. veteran, be under the age of 22, must have completed their first year of college, and have earned a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA. Michelle Renee Brill, daughter of Thomas and Linda Brill of Deep Lake in Yankee Springs, is currently a sopho­ more at Western Michigan University, studying electrical engineering, with minors in math and management. All her college expenses are being financed by scholarships, government financial aid, jobs, and work study. Michelle graduated as SaluSuperior Distributing s Frank Spagnuolo (right) and soles manager Doug Rocho (left) present this years tatorian of the Cass of 1986 at Coors Veterans Memorial Scholarship to Michelle Thornapple-Kellogg High Renee Brill of Middleville. With them is her mother, School in Middleville and was awarded the Michigan Compe­ titive Scholarship, the Medal­ lion Scholarship, and the Gun Lake Women’s Association Scholarship. She was a member of the National Honor Society (1984-86) and is currently in the Honors College and is a member of the Society of Women Engineers and of the Miller Usher Corps. She was a junior volunteer at Pennock Hospital, a volunteer at the Grand Rapids Art Museum, enjoys karati, running, jazz music, biking, and dance. Michelle had worked in the High School office, at the Sea Shanty clothing store in Middleville, at the Cedar Coset clothing store in Cale­ donia as assistant manager, and in the Financial Aid Office at WMU. Michelle’s father is a drafts­ man for Hex Fab and is a Viet Nam veteran. Last year’s scholarships were awarded to Barbara J. McDonald of Bellevue and Matthew David Troskey of Battle Creek. Each received a check for $600 to continue their educational aspirations. Barbara is the daughter of Chester and Julie McDonald of Bellevue and is currently studying business at Michigan State University as a member of the top academicallyhonored sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha. Her father is a veteran in the Air Force and the Marine Corps. Matthew is the son of William and Dolores Troskey of Battle Creek, attended Kellogg Community College for two years, and then Lesley College in Cambndge, Mass.. where he is involved in Envir­ onmental Education at the National Audubon Society Expedition Institute. His father is a veteran in the Air Force. The Coors’ Veterans’ Memorial Scholarship is a one­ time scholarship, but reci­ pients and anyone eligible are encouraged to reapply each year. Cannisters will be distri­ buted again next spring, but anyone interested is invited to contact: Superior Distributing Co., 555 Industrial Park Dr.. Battle Creek, Mi. 49015. Lindo Brill. Kingsley-Wilson united in marriage Cheryl Lynn Kingsley and Jeffrey Alan Wilson were joined in marriage on May 30 at Grace Brethren Church in Hastings by Rev. Russell Sarver. Parents of the newlyweds are Robert and Margaret Kingsley and Howard and Jean Wilson, all of Hastings. Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore a wed­ ding dress made by her mother, a floor-length gown of dotted Swiss, French lace and satin bows. The bride car­ ried a bouquet of white roses and baby's breath. Maid of honor was Mary Kingsley, sister of the bride of Hastings The bridesmaids were Michelle Vander Mere of Kentwood and Cliery I A. Wilson of Hastings. The girls dresses were blue fkxir-length and each girl carried bouquets of blue and white flowers Best man was Steven Wilson. Ushers were Ronald and Kevin Wilson, all brothers of the gr<x»m. The mothers of the bride and groom both wore street length dresses of coral. Each wore a corsage of white and coral carnations. Following the ceremony was an outdoor reception at the bride’s parent’s home The couple took there honeynxxm in Mackinaw City and are now residing in Middleville. Save money this winter by upgrading your oil furnace SEE US FOR AN ENERGY SAVING HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN! Fall is such a beautiful time of year. It is easy to be fooled into thinking winter is far off Of will not be as fierce as in the past. However, while loan costs are low . . this is the time to add insulation, install new storm doors and windows and just plain tighten-up the home front. You can do the work yourself or hire some­ one for the job, the choice is yours, but for the best financ­ ing deal, you can count on us! Sfastin^s (fitp S'i tmk Offices in Hastings. Middleville, Nashville and Bellevue The Michigan Public Ser­ vice Commission, Office of Energy Programs, and the Michigan Petroleum Associa­ tion are kicking off an oil fur­ nace tune-up and retrofit public information campaign this fall that may save con­ sumers hundreds of dollars in the first year. The purpose of this cam­ paign is to inform Michigan homeowners who heal with oil about the energy savings that can be achieved through regular maintenance or the in­ stallation of high efficiency flame retention burners in old inefficient furnaces. In 1984. the Energy Ad­ ministration of the Michigan Department of Commerce studied over 1,000 Michigan homes that heated with oil. One-third of ail furnaces tested were found to be less than 70 percent efficient. This is the level below which retrofits make the most sense Installing flame retention burners on those furnaces sav­ ed homeowners an average of 25 percent on their heating bills. That's nearly $200 per year at today's prices for a typical home The study determined that homeowners may want to consider a tune-up if their fur­ nace is less than 70 percent ef­ ficient and they do not intend to replace it in the next five years It is important, however, to be certain that the furnace is operating properly and has no safety problems. Sometimes a less costly tuneup w ill improve the efficiency of the furnace to the mid-70 percent range where a tune-up would not be recommended. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-10-08.pdf 0e370a16724ce0e658294da916ed029d PDF Text Text The ind News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 117th Year'Twenty Cents No 22 — Octobers. 1987 Middleville. Michigan 49333 Substance abuse questionaire gets approval by Jean Gallup Middlevillc students will be anonymously polled about their abuse of drugs and alcohol later this month, following approval Monday of a questionaire by the Thor napplc Kellogg Board of Education After making some altera­ tions. the board approved the questionaire. presented by teacher Jeanne Perry, on substance abuse for use in the high school and middle school. Perry represented the Thornapplc Area Substance Abuse Committee The questionaire was developed by Grand Valley State Colleges and Project Rehab, she said. Three areas on the ques­ tionaire were revised to have categories include more op­ tional answers. Perry said the work would begin immediate­ ly. but the soonest possible tune for the questionaire to be in the schools will be at the end of the month. She stressed that there are going to be I50 randomly selected students who will be given permission slips for their parents to sign. Anyone not wishing to participate will not be required, she said. Ail questions are answered on a computer answer sheet assuring anonymity for the students, she added. The questionnaires will be scored and ranked by Grand Valley, she said. At the request of the Substance Abuse Committee, the board also adopted a resolution designating Oc- tober as Substance Abase and Awareness Month. A speech pathology class is 15 children over the size set by new state guidelines, the board learned from Naomi Barber, special education director. She recommended that the board consider hiring a speech pathologist part-time to take care of the overload, because state law has mandated that the program be limited to 60 students per teacher. Current­ ly 75 students are included in program. Barber said there is a possibility that Wayland schools would share a part time speech teacher. They arc also out of compliance, due to the rule change, and are look­ ing for a person to teach half­ days. she said. The board agreed to the re­ quest to post a job opening for a part-time speech pathologist. A luncheon is planned for the employees and teachers of the month for the 1986-87 school year, the board an­ nounced The event will take place Oct 14 at noon at the Middles ilia The following named staff members were named employees of the month: Susan Rounds. David Peet. Emily Harrison. Sharon Schondelmayer. Kay Link, Judv Posthumus, and Mary Cole Teachers of the month were: Philip Jahnke. Janet Geukes. Linda Thaler. Carol Bender. Joyce Dornire and Jeannne Pejry Ex-board members recognized Contributions by past board members were recognized by the Thornapplc Kellogg School Board at the regular board meeting this Monday “The community, teachers, staff, and school board would like to thank you for the many long hours and hard work you have put into building the solid base from which the the present board works." Don Williamson, president of the board told the former board members. Honored with a plaque for their years of service were: Ekdal Buys. I968 to 1972; Norman Carpenter. 1970 to 1972; Chester Guckes. 1957 to “Thank you for the many long hours and hard work...” Don Williamston 1967; Richard Hamilton. 1971 to 1980; George London. 1978 to 1982; William McKeown. 1961 to 1965. David Otto 1973 to 1981. Rex Schad. 1966 to 1975; Gordon Sothard. 1968 to 1972; William Stehouwer. 1965 to 1968; James Swinson 1975 to 1979; Wesley Van Rhee. 1980 to 1985; Robert Wenger. 1971 to 1979; and Kathrine Wieringa. 1959 to 1980 Given plaques earlier were Robert Courts and Stephen Elies Unable to attend were Jack Brown. MD. Terry Flynn. Glenn Holtz. Dennis Martin. James Millard. MD. John Mulligan. DDS. Arnold Parker. Gordon Replogle, Karl Rock. Harold Simon, Ivan Thaler. Duane Thatcher and Earl VanderPoppen. Plans finalized for party to help ‘Kow Pattie’ owners Small towns are different. In a small town, everyone knows when someone has a misfortune. The Bowmans. Jim and Pat. lost their Main Street business in a June 27 fire which also destroyed the Middleville Village Hall With the cooperation of the village council, the Bowmans have decided to rebuild the Kow Panic Saloon. Now people who call themselves “just friends of Bow mans, "are going to have a party for them to show their support and encouragement. It will be held on Oct. 17 at 8 p m in the VFW Hall “Food has been donated and almost every business in Middleville donated either money or door prizes.“said Linda Rose, one of the organizers. Also,the Bushwacker Band is donating its time and talent to supply the music ". Mark Worth. Don Jackson. Calvin Weeks, Art Parrish and Tina make up the band. Keg beer and mix will be furnished Donations of $15 for a cou­ ple and $8 a person will be ac­ cepted Honored for their years of service on the Thornapplc Kellogg School Board are Ekdal Buys, Norman Carpenter, Chester Geukes, Richard Hamilton, George Lon­ don, William McKeown, David Otto, Rex Schad, Gordon Sothard, William Stehouwer, James Swinson, Wesley VonRhee, Robert Wenger and Katherine Wieringa. Blood chairman seeks help The Sept. 24 bkxxi drive in Middleville fell short of it’s goal of 60. Red Cross chair­ man Cathy Willamson reports. “Middleville has several thousand people and is short of its goal with 54 pints," Williamson said. “Wayland’s blood drive topped their goal with 124 pints. Why don’t we do better?” Williamson said that the Red Cross kept the blood drive open later than usual so that people who work out of town would have tunc to donate, but that did not in­ crease donations. “Any suggestions would be welcome," Williamson said, “Please let me know your ideas. We need you." Williamson can be called at 795 9090 or 795-767*. New pizza place to open Renovation is in progress on Faro s Pizzo, Middleville s newest business. by Jean Gallup A Lowell businessman is remodeling the building at the comer of Mam and Russell Streets by the Thornapplc River in Middleville to open a new pizza restaurant. Faro Ucelio. a native of Ita­ ly. expects Faro's Pizza to open on or about November I. Extensive remodeling is be­ ing done on the ouilding. in­ cluding re-doing the roof and all of the interior walls, he said Next to the pizza establish­ ment. in the same building, is 11.000 square feet of commer­ cial space which will be remodeled and rented. Faro said. An upstairs apartment will also be remodeled and rented, he said. Lowell contractors. Rod VandenHout and Bruce Buithuis are among several contractors doing the renovation Ucelio has owned and operated several pizza businesses in southwest Michigan. He now owns Faro’s Pizza in Lowell as well as an ice cream shop called the Little Dipper Ucelio, who lives in Kent­ wood. said he selected Mid­ dleville to open a new business partially because it is convenient to his home " I live in Kentwood, and it is only a fifteen minute drive for me." he said. ' and I think Middleville is too large for just one pizzia parlor. He plans to hire local peo­ ple to staff the business, but is unsure how many will be needed. He also plans to deliver in a four mile radius around the downtown areaThe hours will be from II p m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for the noon hour trade and 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m for the dinner hour On Friday and Saturday, the business will stay open until midnight, closing on Mondays The menu will include Italian dinners, pizza, sub marine sandwiches, wet bur ntos as well as coffee and soft drinks. �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / October 8. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERM AN The Doug Hart family went to the TK football game And dam near froze to death But had a good time anyway. Liz’s folks and Grandpa Brown came over for Sunday dinner. They were just finishing dessert when I called The Shermans did a little golfing. Sunday. The golf course was not very crowded Quite a nice day for it When I got a hold of Steve Lewis and asked him if they had any news, he called Denise and when she started to come, I could hear their young son let out a good yell. So I gathered that Denise had either given him to Steve or laid him down. And was he ever telling the world that he was being abused and did’t like his meal being inter ruptcd When I asked her if that was the problem, she laughingly said that was cer­ tainly the trouble. Glad that was her problem not mine I am very glad that those days arc-long gone. Cathy Williamson said they went to a play at DeVos Hall Friday and saw the play One and Onlv. She said that it was really good and they had a real good lime. I didn’t expect to get a hold of the Koeplingcrs because it was such a nice day and it wasn’t dark yet. but they were there. They and a group of other cyclists, about 12 of them, took a ride up to Ed­ more and just a little ways north from there is a little community called Wyman. Then they stopped there at a restaurant out in the bwnies called Maxfield’s. I asked her. if. when the people inside saw that many bikes if they didn't look a little apprehen sive when they came walking in. She said that by the lime they got into the restaurant and took off their helmets and jackets that the people had relaxed because they saw that they were just regular people. She said they usually get that kind of reaction when they go as a group, but not for long. Pat Tolan said they had a nice trip up north, stopping at Baidu in to pick up her folks and then they all uent up to Newbury, tn the UP. to see her brothegJChuck and Esther and their family. It was really just a lovely color tour and had a good time visiting with all the family together. It was a nice family time They did this a week ago. Jack and Alberta Hooper have been home a week, from a week’s visit to California. They were in the San Fran­ cisco and Monterey area Rod and Char Finkbeiner went to his dad’s house for Sunday dinner. They also at­ tended the Rotary Spaghetti Dinner on Friday. Alice Bender attended the Jenny Rugg Circle at May McKeown’s. Thursday Russell attended the Men’s Breakfast at the Methodist Church on Sunday. Doris Haight. Alice Strumberger. Mae and Rollo Bowerman went to see Gladys Carter at Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids. Sunday Dorothy Dean said they had grandson Jacob all weekend and they attended the Italian Festival in Grand Rapids. Don played in his first bocce tour­ nament there. When they came home, they played some in their back yard. 1 said. “What on earth is bocce?”. and she said it is a game that is played with a small hall and a larger ball. The court is 60 feet by eight feet. Don mowed a strip in the lawn and they were playing there. Dorothy explained to me that you throw in the smaller ball and then you throw in the larger ball to see who can come the closest to the smaller ball. I’ll have to come over and watch them do it. I have heard of it vaguely, but I have never seen it played. Sounds like it could get to be quite a lot of fun. At the festival they played on Astro Turf The Dick Hamiltons heard from their son. He is now in the North Indian Ocean. Dave and Lorraine Otto were over visiting them Sunday evening. Neva Kenyon said that it was their daughter Gayle's birthday so they had a family birthday get-together, Sunday. Ann Kenyon said that granddaughter Gayle and Dave of East LeRoy were visiting them today. Bill and Neva came along w ith them to see Art and Ann I think 1 made an error. Gayle is the one from East LeRoy. lyla Norton attended the Jenny Rugg Circle at May McKeown’s Thursday. Sun­ day. lyla attended her grand­ son Rev. Michael Northrop's church. Saw her grand­ daughter and greatgranddaughter at the church Had dinner afterwards with and News Publication No. USPS 347580 1952 N Broadway - P.O Box B Hastings. Michigan 49058 “The Sun and News" (USPS 347 580) is published weekly by The Hastings Banner. Inc 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 1072. Second-Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 9998 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE SUN AND NEWS. P.O Bo* B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year................................................................. M 00 Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Counties $10.00 Founded in 1870 — Published by. THE HASTINGS BANNER. INC. N____________________ —_______________________ ' daugter Arsis and Danny Curry and Arvid as well as grandson Michael Northrop. Jerry and Michael Stein went up north to Traverse Ci­ ty Jeny went duck hunting on opening day. while Michael played w nh some of his cousins. Jerry came back with a young goose. I asked her how they dressed the goose. She said that Jerry skinned the goose right up there and then they soaked it in salt for 24 hours. Regina said she seasons it and cooks it in a slow cooker all day and it is really good I asked because my Aunt Audie always cook­ ed the domestic geese and they were so dam fat and you had to be sure to do it just right or it was too greasy to really enjoy. She said that the ones Jerry gets are really young ones and there doesn’t seem to be that problem. While the men in the family were up north. Gina and Regina went shopping and had a real good time. Luana and Lynn Tolan worked with their Grand Rapids Area Street Rod Association this weekend. They hosted a Car Show at Cedar Rapids Red Flannel Celebration. Their club is associated with the National Street Rod Association. And they follow all their rules. To belong, you have to have a car prior to 1957. And it must be tested and approved by the National Club for Road Safe­ ty. It is really a family oriented group. The kids go right along to all their events and it is really strictly family fun. At Cedar Rapids they, by being the hosts, charged ad­ mission. set up the parking area, door prizes, goodie bag. prizes for the best, farthest away, hardest luck, etc An older couple had the worst luck. They had car trou­ ble and on a Saturday and on a festival day. They could not find car parts. But with the help of all the members they got them on their way home. The participants also got a plaque for being there. So everyone seemed to have a good time. They had about 72 cars there. Sunday afternoon they attended a small car show put on by the Battle Creek Southern Michigan Street Rod Club. Luana said that the only drawback Saturday was that it was very cold. But they had fun anyway. I forgot to men­ tion that everyone received coffee and doughnuts The money that the group makes is donated to MS. The Vandals celebrated their son-in-law Mitch Mugndge’s 21st birthday Sunday Bob and Betty White went to the Canadian Algoma train ride this last week They went up to the Soo When they got near Cheboygan it started to rain real hard and then it turn­ ed into sleet and they had to drive tn that kind of weather. Betty said there was two in- Civil War reenactment planned at Bowens Mills this weekend This weekend. Oct 10 and 11. Bowens Mills will host a Civil War reinactment. The First Michigan Light Artillery is sponsoring the event and has invited troops from all over Michigan to join them. The Civil War-era mill and its grounds (16 acres) will ches of sleet and there were some accidents but they soon drove out of it. The train ride was beautiful and they had 20 cars. It would have been nicer if it hadn't rained when they got to the end of the run. No one really wanted to get soaking wet. They wouldn't have minded the rain if it hadn’t been so cold. So no one went walking up the observation point where you could see down the canyon. Betty said some school children stood along the line and held up signs saying hello and other friendly sayings. So in spite of the rain, they had a good time and loved the signs. The color was really on the wane. So they want to go next year but go a little earlier and hit the color up there. Terry Steeby said that his mom. Edna, and Altha Nichols left Friday going on a color trip up to the Soo. They will be home Monday. Donna Cox said as soon as the Tiger baseball game was over, son Charles from Palm Springs called to talk about the game. He and all the kids had always been Tiger fans and so had to float with his folks on their victory. I forgot to tell you that lyla Norton is a big baseball fan and when the Tigers played Saturday and Sunday, she put on her Tiger hat that the Hamiltons gave her for good luck. And she said that she believes that helped them to win (ahem). Betty Newman said that son Dan came out and he and Paul Jr. went for their last sail. Then they brought in all the boats and the docks for the winter. Quite a big project. Sunday evening the neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Glahn. came over for a visit. Angela said that her grand­ parents. Clara and Harold Pierson, were visiting with Pat and Jerry Hilly for a week. They came Friday and are busy seeing the sights. Hope they have better weather this next week. Have a wonderful, grow­ ing. and enjoyable week, coming up. Life is too short to have a grr-umphy unhappy week. No one likes a sourpuss or someone who enjoys being miserable. It is much easier to smile and send others love. Have you told someone dif­ ferent today, you enjoy being around them? Try it each day Write us a letter! The Sun and News welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means for readers to express an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letter must include the signature, address and tele­ phone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libel­ ous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. with the making of cider and com meal by water power un­ til 1:30 p.m. At 2 p.m there will be an artillery duel and skirmish. Immediately follow­ ing that, more cider will be made The grounds will close at 6 p.m. and reopen Sunday , at 1 p m. There will be a battle between the North and South Families played a big part in troops at 2 p.m. The mill will the war and are often not open following the battle with remembered, so visitors who a water power demonstration stroll through the camps, or at 3:30 p.m. The mill grounds talk with the soldiers and their will close at 6 p m. wives and children and learn The First Michigan Light much about the Civil War. Artillery has set up encamp­ The artillery duels, skir­ ments on Old-Fashioned mishes and battles will start at Days, year after year and 2 p m each day. There will demonstrated black powder be six cannons and a Gatling cannons and Gatling Guns and Gun along with many other more at no charge. Their black powder weapons Lt. camp has been a big iddition Jim Newkerk of Ludington To the mill's monthly activities will be narrating. and has contributed greatly to The mill will open to the the success of The Old public Saturday at 10 a m. Fashioned Days. provide a perfect setting for the reinactment. Living history encamp­ ments portraying North and South settlements in the 1860s will be set up. The camps will include everything down to the last detail of daily living m those days. Just one of the ex­ tras is a Civil War ambulance. Diane Fay of Middleville is one of the Civil War campers. Caledonia Elementary LUNCH MENU Thursday, Oct. 8 Potatoes/meat gravy, corn, roll, jello/topping, milk Friday, Oct. 9 Macaroni and cheese or tuna casserole, peas or stewed tomatoes, cherry cobbler, milk. Monday, Oct. 12 Mexican taco, corn, tator rounds, chocolate cake, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 13 American cheeseburger/bun, french fries, pickks, chocolate chip cookie, milk. Wednesday, Oct. 14 Italian spaghetti, garlic bread, coleslaw, pear, milk. Thursday, Oct. IS No School - Teacher Inservice. Friday , Oct. 16 English fish & chips/bun, veg., & dip, gingerbread/top­ ping, milk Snacks may be purchased for the following prices: Fruit Roll-ups and Fun Fruits 25 cents. Fresh Fruit and milk 20 cents. Caledonia High School and Jr. High LUNCH MENU Thursday, Oct. 8 Pizaa. french fries, toss salad, fruit, milk, juice. Friday, Oct. 9 Chili w/crackers, peanut butler sandwich, veg. stix, cinnamon roll, milk, juice. Monday, Oct. 12 Hamburger w/bun, french foes, mixed veg., fruit, milk, juice. Tuesday, Oct. 13 Pizza, chips, loss salad, dessert, milk, juice. Wednesday. Oct. 14 Tuna Casserole, dinner roll, peas, jello, milk, juice Thursday, Oct. 15 Pizza, trench fries, com. cookie, milk, juice. Friday, Oct. 16 Macaroni and cheese, fishwich, pickle spears, dessert, milk, juice. �The Sun and News. Middleville, mi i October B, 19B/ / rage o Rotarians serve spaghetti to earn scholarship funds Chet Geukes is into the sauce again as he transports a panful of spaghetti sauce from the stove to the serving line. by Jean Gallup The Thornapple Kellogg High School cafeteria took on an Italian flavor as 600 people attended the annual Mid­ dleville Rotary Club’s Spaghetti Dinner The Rotarians earned $1,477 at the Oct.2 event. After expenses, there will be enough money to fund two Thomapple Kellogg scholar­ ships. Treasurer Abe Penn- inga said. Ken Bray, president of the Rotary , said he was pleased with the turn out and amount raised for the two scholar­ ships. "That was the whole idea behind the dinner and we are happy with the results,” Bray said. Carl Staser and Jack Zomerlei are assigned dishwashing duty during the spaghetti dinner. Checking Ac____ Savings Accounts 4-H to hold ‘Holiday Extravaganza’ Kyle Preslar, son of Rod and Rochelle Preslar, digs into his plateful of spaghetti at the annual Rotary spaghetti dinner in the Thornapple Kellogg High School cafeteria. T roop 65 to hold paper drive Oct. 10 Middleville Boy Scout troop No. 65 is holding a paper drive on Saturday. Oct. 10 from 8 a m. to 3 p.m. For pick up call Scoutmaster Bob Frost at 795-7898 Athletic Boosters will host group supper Oct. 16th Friday. Oct. 16 the Thor­ napple Kellogg Athletic Boosters will have a soup sup­ per in the high school cafeteria. Come out before the foot­ ball game and select homemade 'Soup. barbecue and dessert Hours of serving will be 5 to 7 p m. ’T-Shirts Thornapple Kellogg TROJAN T-SHIRTS ...available at all home football games. Sold by the ... TK BAND Support families to help send the band to Florida. Available in S MLXLXXL A Secure The Kent County 4-H Youth Program will sponsor its annual "Holiday Ex­ travaganza” on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Lincoln School. 860 Crahen, NE (off Leonard), from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This offers 27 class choices. Some of the classes to be of­ fered include: Amish Dolls, Grapevine Wreath, Discover Serger Sewing. Mini "Gingerbread” Houses, Lace Net Darning. Floppy Earred Bunnies. Cinnamon Cut Outs, Cooking From Scratch, Cor­ sage Cuties. Tin Punch. Country Painting, and much more. There are special classes for 6-9 year old youth. This event is open to everyone, youth and adults. Registration fee is $1 (there are additional fees per class). For more information, contact the Kent County 4-H Program at 774-3265. 8 a m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Registration deadline is Oct 23. Fall scramble at Yankee Springs on October 10 A fall three-man scramble will be held Oct 10 at Yankee Springs Golf Course The cost is $15 and does not include a cart Cash prizes will be awarded. Call 795-9047 for tee time. The scramble is spnsored by the Middleville track team with the profits going to track expansion BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 9548 (M-37) Thursday, 6:30 p.m. When you bank with the State Bank of Caledonia, you get the specialized advice you need to plan for the future. State Bank’s knowledgeable personal bankers will help you establish the right savings accounts and investment plans that will provide for your family’s growth and educational needs as well as complete economic security. At State Bank, we believe banking is more than business ... we offer an individualized finan­ cial service. You can count on the State Bank of Caledonia. FDIC 267 E Main Street - CALEDONIA — Ph. 891-8113 STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA 3205 68th St. S.E. Offices in Caledonia & Dutton Ph. 698-6337 - DUTTON - �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 8. 1987 Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL Still beautiful weather, chil­ ly, but it could be worse. Busy weekend We have been to Agawa Canyon Oct. I. 2. 3. (Story in the paper) Loretta C.. George Clarke and I. Bernadinc Reaver. Marj Williams and friend Rose and Dorothy Ball were at Frankenmuth. Thursday. They did some Christmas shopping, enjoyed (he day and had dinner at the Bavarian Inn. Last weekend. Mary Beth Witte from Spring Lake came and got her mother. June ( Tungate to spend some time with her family Dale and the boys. Saturday Paul. Anne, and boys from Clarkston spent the night with the Wittes". Nice to have the whole family together Pauls returned home Sunday evening and June came home Monday The Reavers. Shirley and Bob from Hastings spent Monday evening with brother Harn and Bernadme Gerald and Margaret Waldeck. Caledonia spent Sunday evening with June Tungate Clarke and I called on Jim and Mary Springer at Delton Sunday Also weft their lunch gueMs Watch for fish stories. Bud and Robert are at Burt Lake. Glad to report that Gertrude Higley is home now She is doing real well. Call her 891-1459 or better yet. stop by sometime. Sr. citizens enjoy Agawa Canyon trip Up early and on the bus al 7:10 a m we have two bus loads of happy Senior Citizens ready for our long awaited trip to Canada to the Agawa Ca­ nyon tram ride It is a beautiful day. so far. We stop­ ped at Howard City for breakfast. How would you Continued on page 5 The Heralders, on eight member mixed ensemble, vill appear at the First Baptist Church in Middleville. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11XX) a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev Wayne Kiel, Pastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen, Associate Raster Sheryl Baar, Director of Christian Education ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.‘Caledonia, MI Sunday Morning Worship 8 30am Sunday School 0 45 a m Sunday Morning Worship................................... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Robert Gerke 111 Church Street Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship 9 45 a m 1100am 9 30 a m Rev. Cil Boersma 765-5316 795-3798 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is somebody ... ... and lesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday f semng Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 6 00 p m 7 00 p m Rev William Dobson, Pastor 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 1000 am 1115 am 6 00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning Worship................................................ 11:00 a m. Sunday School............................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Evening Worship.............................................. 6:00p.m. All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass.........................................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ............................. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.................................................... 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School.................. 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship..............11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.‘Caledonia, MI 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School E vemng Worship Service M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School .9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a m. Sunday Evening Service............................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45p.m. Rev. Wesley Coffey MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST Rev. Car/ Staser, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Sunday Morning Worship.................................... 8 30 a.m. Sunday School ............................................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship........................ 11:00 a m. Corner ot Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Ret Wayne Smith, Rector Sunday Schedule Adult Chou 900 am Church School & Adult Education . 9 30 a.m Holy Eucharist......................................... 10 30 a.m Weekday Euchansts Wednesday __ 7:15 am Thursday --------- 7-00 p m Call for information about youth choir. Bible Study youth group, and other activities First Baptist Church of Middleville will present the Heralders. an eight member mixed ensemble from the Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music on Sunday, Oct 11 The church is located at 5075 N. Middleville Rd . just north of Middleville on M-37. The concert will begin at 6 p.m. The Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music, located in Grand Rapids. Ml. is an in­ stitute to train men and women for all areas of Chris tian ministry. The school's Bible-centered curriculum in eludes courses in: Pastoral studies. Sacred Music. Mix skins. Missionary Aviation, Christian Education, Chris tian Radio Broadcasting, and General Bible The Heralders have planned a varied and balanced pro gram of sacred hymns and gospel songs The public is in­ vited to attend. OBITUARIES Helen M. Berends CALEDONIA - Mrs. Helen M. Berends, 82, of Caledonia died Sat., Oct. 3, 1987 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Berends was bom Dec. 19, 1904 at Grand Rapids, the daughter of Alexander and Nellie (Katzenberger) Harrett. She graduated from McNee School, Irving Twp. She married Leonard Berends on Aug. 17, 1940. He died in 1974. She attended the Caledonia United Brethren Church. Surviving are her children; Nellie and Gordon Zuverink of Caledonia; Bill and Bernetta Berends of Wayland; six grandchildren; one great granddaughter; one brother, Russell Harrett of Middleville; several nieces and nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews; special friends, Wretha McNee of Middleville; Forrest and Edna Bush and George and Margaret Frost, all of Caledonia. Funeral services were held 1:30p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 at Beeler Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Staser officiating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Joyce E. VanElst MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Joyce E. VanElst, 56, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 1987. Surviving are her husband, Gordon P. VanElst; their child­ ren, David and Sandi VanElst, Gary and Kimberly VanElst and Debra K. VanElst, all of Middleville; four grandchil­ dren; her mother, Marie VanderMeulen of Grand Rapids; a brother, John Vander Meulen of Middleville; a sister, Mrs. Lester (Betty) Maier of Caledonia; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 29 at Peace Reformed Church, Middleville with Rev. Wayne Kiel officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Peace Reformed Church. Arrangements were made by Roetman Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. TTTTnTrriuuTrriTiTrriTmTri-nTmTZ Kev. Robert Gerke F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH The Heralders to appear here, Sunday Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship < Interpreted for hearing impaired)............. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .............................................. 11:10 a m Sunday Evening Service............................... 7:00 p.m Pioneer Club i K thru 6 grade) Wed , 6:30 p m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship. .. Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... 795-9277 MIDDLEVILLE Insurance and Medicaid Accepted �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 8. 1987 / Page 5 Homecoming Air Band Contest is photo treat Dancing to the Michael Jackson tune ’Bad" and taking second place in the airband competition are (from left) Amy Gossett. KAsty Knox (foreground). Kaleigh Campbell and Tammy Jeffery. Last year they were the Supremes and this year Joyce Domire (left) Jackie Hoover (center) and Jeanne Perry dressed up as the California Raisins and danced to *1 Heard it Through the Grapevine Off to Agawa Canyon Continued from page 4 like 92 people to feed that ear­ ly in the morning? On again, stopped al Man ton for rolls and coffee Many Holland people on this trip and they enjoy coffee. On again and enjoyed the colors. Stop again This time at Cheboygan meal that all enjoyed It has been raining, cooler but now sunshine which makes the colors beautiful We arrived at Sault St. Mane at 5 p.m. where we will stay at this motel tor two nights. Toured the town, now rain­ ing again. Guess what they bought, f udge, we all needed that Again to eat at "Big Boy" just across the street. Friday, up al 5 a.m.. make ready to drive to the restaurant for breakfast and then across the International Bridge into Canada On the train by 8 a m. headed 124 miles north into the Northland. No stopp­ ing for coffee break but they had two dinners on this trip and they were busy We are having all kinds of weather, rain, sunshine and snou squalls but it didn't bother us. We arrived al the Canyon at 11:30. Had a nice box lunch on the train. Some got out and walked the trails, climbed the stairs to the look­ out We stayed pul. too cold out­ side George and Loretta ven­ tured out not long though. We will leave at 2 p.m. back to Sault St Mane Ar­ rived at 5 p m. Now to get BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 A Iso Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1Vi Mlle E of Whitneyville ready for a dinner cruise. We took a long ride up the St Marys River, turned around (all this time eating a beautiful dinner) and now headed into one of the locks. Have you ever enjoyed be ing lifted up in the locks with IO million gallons of water in about IO minutes’ The locks arc a big operation If you have never seen them you better. Some of the big freighters will just fit in the "Roe*’ lock the biggest of the four, length 1200 feet, width 110 feet and depth 32.0. These are the only water connection between Lake Superior and the other Great Lakes. These locks are controlled by the U.S. Government and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Much more information but you will have to visit them soon. Now back three the locks and at the motel at 9 p.m. Tired, this has been a very long day. Saturday, up early and breakfast at "Big Boy” we will leave at 8 a.m. for home Onto the bridge at 9:55 a m., have lost our rain. Stopped at Indian River gift shop and cof­ fee break, on again at 10:30. Next stop is Charlevoix, more fudge and saw the big Salmon they were catching there at the dam that day Stopped in Traverse City at the big mall. No food this time. Ready to leave at 2:45 p m. still beautiful colors and sunshine Into Cadillac for our dinner at 4 at another Big Boy. On again at 5:15. We w ill be in Grand Rapids by 7 p.m. We want to thank our lour guides for herding 96 people for three days. They did a wonderful job. Glad to be home safe and sound and a beautiful tnp. Christmas workshop to be held at Lutheran Church The "Unplug the Christmas Machine workshop" will help individuals explore positive and negative feelings about this important holiday. Everyone w ill have an oppor­ tunity to define what is most important about Christmas The workshop will be at St. Paul Lutheran Church, located at 84th and Kraft Ave. in Caledonia on Oct 10. from 10 a m. until 2 p.m The cost for the workshop is $3 which covers materials and lunch. Register by calling 891-8688 before Oct. 7. African trip video to be viewed "A Safari to Africa" will be the program for the Oc­ tober meeting of the General Federation of Women's Club - Gun Lake Area to be held Wednesday. Oct. 14 at 9:30 a.m. at Bay Pointe Restaurant. 11456 Marsh Road. Gun Lake. A video of the safari trip through three game areas of the Kenya bush will be presented by club member. Barb Batson, who traveled to Africa with her husband recently. Hand­ crafted African artifacts will also be on display. Visitors and guest are in­ vited to attend and lunch will be available after the program. Meet Carissa Schreiber at BLANCO FURNITURE in Shelbyville on Monday, October 12 from 6-8 p.m. “BUY TODAY AND YOU’LL BE HELPING THE MARCH OF DIMES FIGHT BIRTH DEFECTS’’ Canssa was Connecticut bom March 25. 1977 n Waterbury. When she was 2'» years old she moved to Grand Rapids after commuting back and forth to Mary Freebed for the previous two years while her father was n colege She « now nne has artificial legs, and walks with the help ot crutches She has been manstreamed and attends fourth grade at Crestview Baptist Academy Sne enjoys swmmng play ng the piano and horseback ndng Her favorite movies include Starwars Raiders of tne Lost Ark and ofier adventurous thngs Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia. Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family \ ’i». n Care • Contact Lense' • ViMon Therapy Phone — 891-1056 Duane (Elton John) Thatcher serenades Judy (Kiki Dee) Hendrickson in front if the high school student body. HOURS: Mon . Thurs . Fri. 9-8; Tues &Wed 9-6; Saturday 9-5 nu fASt MLIVUr no LAI AtAT MA» OLD U.S 131 4 124th AVf 672 5115 or 672 7913 �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 8. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST How about last weekend ’ The cold, the league wind and the Tigers winning the American Division. Yes !’m afraid it’s time to start digging out the woolies I spent most of my spare time last week washing win­ dows and getting them ready for winter. Monday evening Sept 28. Caledonia Elementary School's PTO Board hosted their annual open house at Caledonia Elementary School. Dispite the very damp weather there was a good turn out with a new item added to the evening For those interested you get an idea of what your youngsters do every day. picking up some safety tips at the same time Virginia and Russell Smith of Jackson spent the weekend with her mother, Eva Engle. On Sunday Barb and Don Klein of Muskegon, Karen. Howard and Cary Collins of Vicksburg joined them for dinner at Savary Street to celebrate Eva’s birthday Congratulations to Sally Clark who is a recipient of the Michigan State Outstanding Junior Award The award is given to one junior from each high school participating in the program She was chosen for her academic record and demonstrated leadership qualities. On Tuesday, Oct. 13, there will be 12 bands from around the Michigan area competing in M.S.B.O.A's marching competition The competition starts at 6:30 p.m. at the High School football field, rain or shine. Admission is only $1. Come and enjoy a night of music and cheer for Caledonia's own marching band Did you hear about Califor­ nia's earth quake last week? As I heard the news report I thought of my niece who lives in Chino California and wondered how close to her the quake came. 1 found out her house shook for about five minutes. No one was hurt but the kids were scared. I was glad to hear they were O.K. By the sound they're not done yet with the quakes. Next Sunday. Oct. II. is Laity Sunday at Caledonia United Methodist Church. Top O Morning Circle will meet on Tuesday. Oct. 13 at Betty Huttenga's at 9:30 a m. Homemakers will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Oct. 15 at the Huttenga's. I’m glad to report that Virginia Rodgers is home after her recent surgery. Here’s hoping that she has a speedy recovery. One day last week Hugh Kegerreis asked me to help him with a project in his garden I put on my gloves and we went to the garden where we tried lifting his pumpkin into the w heelbarrow. We couldn't budge it, so we tried rolling it. We eventually got the big orange pumpkin into the wheelbarrow and across Mam Street where it got a bath and believe it or not. we weighed it. It didn't help when we both got to giggleing but our big orange friend weighed in at 100 pounds We tried to get it back into the wheelbarrow No luck! It ended up in the wagon to wait until Halloween Pum pkins just don't come with handles to make it easy to move. Shirley Soest enjoyed spen ding Friday night and part of Saturday with her girl friend. Shannon Dykstra Mr and Mrs. Art Soest called on Mr. and Mrs. Richard Soest Saturday afternoon. Have you noticed how many trees have already lost most of their leaves. Many more have put on their fall coats. And there are a few stubborn ones that won’t turn colors until after the first snow. Our Congratulations to Everett and Dorothy Kloosterman who will observe 45 years of marriage on Oct. 9. Forty years together as hus­ band and wife were celebrated on Oct. 2 by Stuart and Garnet VanLaan of Caledonia. Con­ gratulations to them. Miner and Ora Tolan. formerly of Caledonia, will celebrate their golden wed­ ding anniversary on Oct. 9. The family will celebrate with a dinner together. Our sympathy is extended to Mrs. Vem (Pat) Kayser in the passing erf her mother Mrs. Anne A. Ogg. 80. of Grand Rapids, no Friday. Oct 2. Congratulations to Shawn Marie Willyard and Mark Alan Batchelor who were married at Holy Family Church. Oct. 3. Our best wishes to Linda Marie Jacobs and Timothy Alan Thompson on their up coming wedding on Oct. 10. at Holy Family Church. Congratulations to Jerry and daughter Melissa and daughter and son-in-law and Mike Furst who had the privilege of attending Papal Mass at the Silverdome on Sept. 19 with pope John Paul. Ellen said she looked at him and saw a very gentle, kind, humble and serene man. Mrs Etta Timm has sold her home to the Merriman's and hopes to move into the new apartment complex being completed east of South Street in Caledonia. Etta is doing very well since recovering from a stroke Congratulations to Kimber­ ly Sue Cook and Roger Done ly who will be married on Nov. 13. Kim was a Caledonia graduate Mr and Mrs Ward and June Tolan have moved and are now m Rockford We will miss them Our condolances to Mrs. Lester (Betty) Maier of Caledonia on the passing of her sister. Joyce Van Elst. 56. of Middleville, who passed away Sept. 26. Congratulations to Cleo and Ann Raab on their 41st wed­ ding anniversary on Oct. 4. Also E.J. and Ann Smith on eight years of marriage on Oct 10 Happy October birthdays: Eva Engle. Oct. 5; Lucile Uyl, Oct. 6; Nina Gildersma. Oct. 8. Marie Welton, Oct. 18 and Edythe Aldrich. Oct. 20. New members at Holy Family Church are: Peter and Andrea Parbel of Caledonia, Leonard and Mary Ann Van­ dal of Middleville, Steve Kent of Alto. Charles and Ann Baughman and family of Mid­ dleville, Maria Delson and family of Byron Center, Stephen and Diane Inskey and family of Alto. Also James and Jeanne Thompson and family of Middleville. James and Connie Warner and fami­ ly of Byron Center, John Wierenga of Middleville, Katherine Wierenga of Mid­ dleville, Ceta Williams of Middleville, and Shirley Wyatt and family of Middleville. Several persons attended the open house Saturday after­ noon for the golden anniver- Bray assumes Rotary presidency Eldon Newmyer, D.C. outgoing president of the Middleville Rotory.(right) con­ gratulates Ken Bray, vice president of the Hastings City Bank, on his assuming the post of president. The Rotary meets weekly on Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. at the Middlevilla. Sinke is awarded six gallon pin at Red Cross blood drive Larry Sinke earned a six gallon pin at the Middleville Red Cross blood drive on September 24. James Verlinde was awarded a pin for four gallons donated Three gallon pins were given to Gray Thaler and Steve Brady sary of Bob and Marian Buer. held at Green Church. Congratulations to Gilbert Rich and his golfing partner, Terry Simpson's daughter. Shelly, who won first prize at Holy Family Golf outing on Sunday a couple weeks ago. Congratulations to Arnold and Alice Burgess who will celebrtae their golden wed­ ding anniversary on Oct. 13. They now live in Cherokee Village, Ark. but grew up in this area. Congratulations to Roger and Mildred Cronin of Grand Rapids who observed their 63rd wedding anniversary on Oct. 4. He is a brother to one of our former relatives, Rena Cronin. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Keger­ reis enjoyed a ride to the High Rollaway by Newaygo. They said the colors weren’t as pretty over that way. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Otte and family from Kentwood called on Mr. and Mrs. John King Sunday afternoon. Well this is another busy week so I had better get done what I can, while I can. See you next week. William Baldry. William Kenyon and Katherine Krewson all received two gallon pins. Mitchell Hill, Katherine Kenyon and Larry Shellenbarger were given one gallon pins. Other donors were: Jeff Aley. Lonni Barry, Charlene Bird. Betty Brady, Gene Brady. Joyce Brown. Katherine Brownell. Jack Campbell. Patrie Collins. Willard Delp. Darcia Gale. Grace Gulch. Ruth Hamilton. David Holes. Penny Huss, Neva Kenyon. Gene Kidder, Diane Labin. Mary Loose, Louse MacGregor. Vickie McDiarmid, Nellie Myers. Donald Murphy, Jewell Ordway, Lois Page, Gene Poll, Susan Raab, William Ramey, Joy Richardson, Lin­ da Riva, Linda Rose, Freida Schilthroat, Nancy Seely, Sandra Sharp. Doris Squire, William Snowden, Carolyn Steensma, John Steensma, Christine Swank, Beverly Swanson, Daniel Tobin, Frances Tobin, James Washburn, Bernard Wieringa, Scott Wiersma, Shirley Wietnik, Cathy Williamson, Dale Willyard Workers at the Middleville blood drive were Marian Mar­ tin, Roberta Wilcox, Louise MacGregor, Doris Brog, Gail Batson, Betty Robertson, Lib Palmer, Alice Wieringa. Louise Miller, Mary Tolan, Mary Poll, Marilyn Page, Florence Owen, Shirley Howell and Ann Bartlett. The nursing staff included Carol Slayton RN. Lois Page RN. Mary Loose LPN, and Francy Tobin LPN was the nursing co-ordinator Homemade cookies were donated by the ladies of Peace Reformed Church, and can­ teen supplies were donated by the VFW auxiliary Our thanks to the VFW for the use of the hall and Roman Karpenski for all his help Village workers Bill Kenyon. Jeff Price, and Gerald Britten for unloading the truck Also Boy Scout Troop No 65. Jim and Jo Ann Carrol, Tony Her nandez, Jason Feltzer and Matt Hernandez for loading the truck and to Dr. Shumway for being on call. Twelve bands to compete M.S.B O A is a marching competition, open to many area marching bands This year there will be 12 bands from around the Michigan area competing. This is a great way to compare the other area bands with our own. This competition starts at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The high school football field is the place, rain or shine Admission is only $1.00 Come and enjoy a night of music and cheer for Caledonia's own Marching Band. See you there! NEW EXTENDEEMHOURS OPEN EARLIER. OPEN LATER. OPEN SATURDAYS PrimeBank has just put more hours in the day for full-semce banking You'll have access to your money - and access to our PrimeBank frrsonable Bankers They 11 be there just for you' Mofa Office: 8:30 ajn-5 30 pm Mon through Fri Al oHaar office a: 9am 6pm MonWed-Fn 9am 5pm Dies Thurs 9am -noon at the following offices • Cascade-5930-28th Street. SE • Aiptne—3500 Alpine Avenue, N W • Painfield - 3950 Hamfield Avenue ,NE • Kentwood—2380 44th Street S.E • Wyoming-22O-28th Street, SW 4 Prime Bank 795 3361 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 8, 1967 / Page 7 Its cider making time at Bowens Mills annual festival Oct. 17 Historic Bowens Mills is a water-powered grist and cider mill It was built in 1864 and is a Michigan State Histone site. They ground flour for near­ ly 80 years. Then for nearly 40 years in sat dormant, deteriorating and decaying. In 1978. Neal and Marian Cook purchased the old building and started the exten­ sive restoration Today, the old mill stands straight and proud, a memorial of the past It is a working museum, dedicated to the preserving of some of the early industries of the past for future generations to enjoy. Also on the grounds are the 1860s Victorian 10-room Bowen House, (being restored), a pioneer 1830s plank house and a 1850s post an<J beam barn which houses a team of Belgian horses. A covered bridge crosses over the mill stream. A picnic area is also on the ground. The fall cider time is a very exciting time at the old mill, when every Saturday, crates and crates of apples are turned into gallons and gallons of fresh sweet cider by water power Folks are invited to br­ ing cameras and join in the fun as “the past lives again “ Cider and Amish style apple butter arc always available in the mill's self-serve market. Other special events plann­ ed for the cider season include: Oct. 10 and 11 a civil war re-enactment featuring a liv­ ing history , north and south camp with approximately 75 troops from all over Michigan will be set up both days. Six cannons and a gaoling gun will be in the battles each day The re-enactment is sponsored by the First Michigan Light Artillery and Histone Bowen Mills. Call 795-7530 or 795-7146 for more details. Ram date for this event is Oct. 17 and 18. Oct. 17. ‘it’s Cider Time” festival will feature cider­ making by water power throughout the day along with the making of apple butter over the open fire, a French Voyager camp by the mill pond including a 35-foot canoe (which will be giving rides) arts and crafts booths, folk music and a pnmitive pioneer camp are just a few of the things planned for the day. Oct 24. The Michigan Bicentennial Wagon Train Club will camp from noon un­ til about 2 p.m. Folks are in­ vited to come w atch the cider making in the forenoon and see the wagon train in the afternoon and hear some of the stones of their travels. Appointments are now be­ ing taken for tours at the mills for school children and senior citizens on fall excursions. Histone Bowens Mills is a non-profit restoration pro­ gram. with no slate funding All renovations are done w ith gate fees and donations The mill is open every Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. gate fee is Si. On “special event” days the fee is $2. All students are ad­ mitted free with their parents. The mill is located two miles north of Yankee Springs State Park entrance or go east on A-42 for about eight miles to Briggs Road, then turn north for I Vi mile. Watch for the big nine-foot grindstone marker Call 616-795-7530 for more information. School Lunch Menus... Thornapple Kellogg West & McFall Thursday, Oct. 8 West- Veggie stix. apple McFall Chiliburger on hot dog bun. carrots, fruit, cookie. Friday, Oct. 9 McFall- Pizza, veggie stix. apple West- Chiliburger on Parkway Gun Lake Family Medicine and After Hours Clinic 12850 Chief Noonday Rd.. Wayland. Ml Phone 792-6243 Hours Mon Sat 9 a m to 8 pm; Sun. 12-5 Appointments Taken • X-Rays Lab Brian Tobias, D.O., Family Practice Gary L. Doublestein. D O., After Hours Clinic Coordinator Audrey Alflen, Office Manager vnfYT^wn"r~nrrT^r^ Dr. Michael G. David /Announces office hours for the PRACTICE of PODIATRY • Medical & surgical treatment of the foot Located within the Gun Lake Family Medicine Bldg. 12850 Chief Noonday Rd Wayland at Gun Lake , Call 792-6243 for Appointment J. SERINI, D.O. V hot dog bun. carrots, fruit, cookie, milk Monday. Oct. 12 Columbus Day, All American Deluxe, double cheese, cheeseburger, french fries, great American apple, chocolate chip cookies Tuesday. Oct. 13 Fishwich. baked beans, cole slaw, fruit, milk. W rdnesday. Oct. 14 National chili or chicken noodle soup, cheese and crackers, veg. stix. sand­ wich. milk. Thursday. Oct. 15 No Lunch. Friday, Oct. 16 Pizza, buttered carrots, fresh fruit, milk. Hot dog available every day. Whole and 2% milk served every day. Thornapple Kellogg High School & Middle School Thursday, Oct. 8 Taco salad/crackers, or hot dog and baked beans, peaches, milk Friday , Oct. 9 Folded pizza, mixed vegetables, fruit crisp, milk. Monday, Oct. 12 Middle Eastern Menu. Gyros, Greek style green beans, pompeiu fruit bar, milk Tuesday. Oct. 13 W. African Menu. Congo chicken, savory rice, green broccoli bites, mock planation bread, orange wedges, milk. Wednesday, Oct. 14 National School Lunch Week. Scandanavian Menu. Breaded fish, potato rounds, seasoned carrot coins, julekage (fruit bread) danish. fruit, milk. Thursday, Oct. 15 No School Friday. 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Mid­ dleville moved a notch closer to securing an O-K Blue title last Friday with a convincing 34-8 conquest of Caledonia in the Trojans homecoming clash The win left Middleville 4-0 (5-0) in the O-K Blue at the midpoint of the league schedule Caledonia fell to 1-4 and 0-4 with the loss. Godwin is tied with the Trojans at 4-0 while Byron Center is in third Mesecar. Middleville's all­ state candidate running back, scored a trio of touchdowns to lead the Trojans to the win. The 6-3. 185-pound senior scored on runs of 80. four and three to bring his season total to 10 touchdowns. Mesecar has rushed for 716 yards in five games. “He's outstanding." said Middleville coach Keith Rhines ‘“He gained 241 yards and had runs of 25 and 48 call­ ed back. He's just now getting it going." The Trojans' Mike Smith, who gained 66 yards in 10 at­ tempts, scored the team's first points on a 39-yard run. Following Mesecar's 80-yard burst early in the se­ cond quarter, quarterback Mike Brotherton dashed three yards and added the conver­ sion for a 20-0 halftime lead. Mesecar's four-yard run made it 264) and then he clos­ ed out the scoring with a three-yard burst. Caledonia's only points came on a two-yard run by Troy Shane Mesecar's 241 yards helped Middleville rush for 325 as a team. The Trojans added 59 yards through the air as Brotherton completed 6-of-10 passes. Middleville I imited Caledonia to 115 yards rushing and 34 through the air. “Our starting defense Ken Kares (74) is the first to crash through the paper barricade during Friday night’s Middleville/Caledonia pregame ceremonies. Caledonia quarterback Rob Andrusiak (7) is brought down by two Middleville defenders during Friday’s game. The Middleville varsity cheerleading squad - Tammy Jeffery, Kelly Bueschel, Alison Borsum, Kaleigh Campbell. Amy Gossett. Misty Knox and Marcy Winchel - dance to the Thornapple Kellogg fight song. hasn’t given up a touchdown all year,” said Rhines. "It’s just a group of tight-knit guys, laborers who like what they’re doing. They really like it.” Don Peters and Chris Lee this week. "The toughest teams arc ahead yet," said Rhines "We're not out of the woods Lytle shines for Middleville golf In a year when wins have been few and far between for the Middleville golf team. Mike Lytle continues to play excellent golf for the Trojans. Mike has been an All­ Conference selection in the O-K Blue for two seasons, and this year’s performances make him a strong candidate to gain All-Conference honors again. In a year when the Trojan golf team expected to battle it out for third place, but have managed only two w ins in ten league encounters. Mike’s performances have had to withstand the disappointment of mans losing team efforts This week Mike shot 38. 40. 39 and the Trojans lost those three matches by a total of 15 shots. The Trojans were defeated b\ Saranac at Morrison Lake 162-174 Besides Lytle’s 38. Middleville’s quarterback Mike Brotherton rifles the ball before a stampede of Caledonia defenders. Vanstee each had 12 tackles for the winners. The schedule toughens up on Middleville the next few weeks. The Trojans travel to other Middleville scoring was. Erick Seubring’s 44. and Scott Thomas' and Scott Olthouse’s 47. Craig Nor­ thrup had a 45. The Saranac scores were: 38. 41, 41, 42. In a tough one sh<M loss to Godwin 184-185 at the Yankee Springs Golf Course, Mike had a 40. Eric Seubring a 45. Craig Northrup a 49, and Scott Thomas and Soctt Olthouse 5l’s. Godwin scores were: 43. 44. 48. 49. Caledonia had a 168 in that same match with scores of 40. 42. 42. 44 In a golf match held at the Broadnxxir Course against Kelloggsville. Lytle’s 39 won match medalist honors as Middleville lost to the Rockets by two shots 178-180. Scott Thomas had a fine 43 and Craig Northrup and Scott Olthouse had 49’s. Kclloggsville’s scores were 42, 43, 46, 47. Central Garage Towing 24 HOUR SERVICE 795-3369 945-4554 1-800-635-9964 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 8, 1987 I Page 9 Trojan Tennis Team finishes 14-0 season Bonnie Bekkering smashes one back to a Godwin opponent in the fourth singles match Thursday afternoon. The T rojan tennis team finished the dual season with a 14-0 record with wins over Lee. Comstock Park and God­ win last week. It is the third season in a row that the Tro­ jans have gone undefeated dunng the regular season. The team s consecutive league win streak is at 62. If the team can place first or second in the conference tour­ nament this week we will w in our fifth consecutive out right conference title, and the ninth in 11 years. The big match last week was with Comstock Park. The team did plaj some great ten­ nis. and the girls again come away with another 4-3 win. Julie DeMorrow, again lead the team with a strong perfor­ mance. All three douNes teams won matches and remained undefeated in league competi­ tion Michele Errair and Jill Dussia won their match 6-2. 6-3 Barb Hoisted and Katie Elies won their match 6-2. 6-2. Barb and Katie had to come from down love-30 and love-40 many times to win Caledonia tops Hamilton harriers; girls lose two games The Caledonia Cross Coun try team completely dominated the Hamilton Hawkeyes 15-50 to improve their O.K Blue dural meet record to 2 wins and 0 losses Again the Scots superior team depth proved to be the winning difference as they Caledonia wins pair in girls b-ball The Lady Scots were vic­ torious last week by defeating Hamilton and Godwin 60-39 and 57-51 respectively. Teamwork was the sole reason for the wins. Tricia Kowal was high scorer in both games with 21 points 6 rebounds 7 steals against Hamilton; 14 points. 13 rebounds 5 assists and 6 deflections against Godwin. Other contributes were Katie Kosalczyk and Linda Powers each with 10 points in the game against Hamilton. In the Godwin game Tracy Lynn with 11 points. Linda Powes 12 points and Sarah Ashbaugh 10 points. captured the first 13 placed in the meet. The top finishes for Caledonia were David Smith 1- 17:31. Tim Hodgkinson 2- 17:33. Mark Cherpes 3- 17:37. John Barstis 4 17:48. Jeff Pierce 5-18:05. Tim Wilkinson 6 18:21. Doug Curtis 7-18.36. Paul Bur chfield 8-18:51. Andy Lillie 9- 19:15, Dai Wessman 10- 19:19. Mike Berends 11- 19:33. Curt VanMeter 12- 19:50. and Mike Nickels 13- 20:01. The Fighting Scot Cross Country team continued their undefeated dual meet season with a resounding 15-50 vic­ tory over Godwin. Caledonia’s dual meet record currently stands at victories and 0 losses. Caledonia show­ ed outstanding team depth against a good Godwin team as they had 7 runnes finish ahead of the Wolverines first runner The top runners for the Scots were David Smith 1- 1651. John Barstis 2- 16:52. Tim Hodgkinson 3- 17:05. Mark Cherpes 4- 17:21, Jeff Pierce 5 17:23. Sam Wilkinson 6-17:38. and Doug Curtis 7-17:43. The girls cross country team suffered its first two league losses in spite of runn­ ing season best times at Brewer Park. Tuesday the girls ran well and were defeated 25-30 by Hamilton. Running still faster Thursday the Scots lost to Godwin 24-34. Times for the Godwin meet were Deb Schmacher 21:15. Tern Ruehs 22:15, Traci Goodnough 23:25, Kris Overmire 24:45, Shannon Plants 25:09 and Chris Fowler 28:30. Caledonia girl’s tennis team loses to Byron Center The Caledonia Girls’ tennis match on Sept. 28. against a visiting Comstock Park had to be called due to rain The CLOSED FOR THE SEASON! Thank you and best wishes to all of our patrons for their loyal support this year. We will re-open in April. Mary & Rick 410 N Broadway Middleville. Ml — CALL — match is to be completed on Oct. 5 and will be the last scheduled confemece game of the season. On Wednesday the team went to By ron Center and lost a close one by the score of 3-4. In that match second singles player Stephanie Breen posted an easy 6-0. 6-0. victory. Also winning for the Scots were third singles Nan­ cy Graham 6-0. 6-4; and fourth singles Sara VanKuiken 6-0. 6-0 Thursday. the girts traveled to Kelloggs \ die and managed a hard fought 4-3 victory . Stephanie Breen, as second singles, was the deciding fac­ tor She played three very k*ng sets and hung on to win 4- 6. 6-3. Other winners were: first doubles. Jenny Bushman and Traci Pries 6-3. 6-0; and se­ cond doubles Vonme Monn and Jodi Tumstra 6-0. 6-0. Third doubles was forfeit to Kim Graham and Katie Ramsey. 795-2267 More sports on page 10 this match Nicki Harrison and Kathy Brock played much better against Comstock Park this time Middleville won the first set 6-2 then went ahead 2-0 tn the second set. At this point the team score was 3-3. so the entire match depended on the third doubles. Ahead 2-0 in the second set. the Tro­ jans felt in control. However. Comstock Park came back to win the next three games and had a game point that would have put the Trojans behind in the set 2-4. Nicki and Kathy bounced back to win that game and tied the set at 3-3. The girls then won three straight to win the set and match so that our team won by a 4-3 score. Later in the week Mid­ dleville played Godwin and won by a 7-0 score. Kathy Cooley, Stacey Anderson, and Bonnie Bekkering all played very well in their singles mat­ ches and posted impressive wins for the Trojan team. Jenni Groves. Patty Cisler, Amy Rector and Carrie Cor­ rigan all won matches against Godwin. Barb Hoisted returns the ball during the second doubles tennis match between Godwin and Middleville Thursday. Middleville eighth graders still perfect The Middleville eighth graders basketball team defeated Byron Center Tues­ day to improve their record to 3-0. Trailing 14-10 as the second half began, the Trojans began to play up to their ability and came charging back to outscore the Bulldogs 12-4 in the third quarter to take a 4 point lead into the fourth quarter. During the fourth quarter the Trojans again outscored Byron Center 8-4 to put the game away. Scoring for T.K. were Alicia Batson 12 points. Jessie Wealherhead 8 points. Mandy Pranger 3 points. The eighth grade basketball team improved their record to 4-0 with a 27-17 victory over Kelloggsville. T K again came alive as the third quarter began Play ing much better defense and sinking a number of critical baskets to outscore Kellog gs\ ille 10 2 to take a 19-12 lead into the final quarter �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 8. 1987 Caledonia golfers second in league Caledonia Golf finished in second place in the OK Blue Conference match at Orchard Hills Golf Club. Rick Simp­ son. Bill Leatherman and Joel Heinlein led Caledonia with 85’s. The Scots also finished second overall with league record 12 wins and 2 losses. O.K. Blue Conference team scores and standings respec­ tively Comstock Park 311, Caledonia 342. Byron Center 354. Hamilton 358. Kellog­ gsville 360. Middleville 367. Middleville freshmen eagers defeat G’ville Last Tuesday the Trojan freshman basketball team con­ tinued on the winning track by defeating Grandville 50 to 27. The Trojans used their speed along with full and half court presses to build a 26 to 15 half time lead. In the third quarter Mid dleville out scored Grandville Lee 380*. Godwin 380 (*won by tie breaker). O.K Blue Conference medalist - Doug VanOost 76. Comstock Park; Brandon Meygurd. 77. Comstock Park; Tim Benham. 77. Com­ stock Park; Jeff Hoog. 81. Simpson. 85*. Caledonia; Bill Leatherman. 85*. Caledonia; Joel Heinlein. 85*. Caledonia; Tom Cotts. 85*. Hamilton; (won by play off) Middleville JV girls win again half the score was 18 to 12 The girls are play ing well and have improved their league record to 3 and 0 and their overall record to 7 and I. Scoring in this game were Anne Browne with I point. Petra Mueller with 2 points. Vai Jackiewicz adding 3 points. Cathy Grube had 4 points. Jenni Eichenberg had 5 points. Gina Cline had 8 points, and Jenn Karel had 16 points. The Middleville Jayvee Lady Trojans continued to play good basketball last week by defeating both Byron 14 to 2 and coasted to victory Center and Kelloggsville The from there Leading the Tro­ results of the game against the jans were Sue Wheeler with Bulldogs were reported last 14 points and 4 arrest, follow week, but the score was 42 to ed by Jamie Beuschel with 10 17. points and Pam Elkins adding Against the Rockets, the 9 points Jennfier Merrill was final score was 39 to 31. The strong on the boards with 11 Trojans jumped out in front in rebounds for Middleville the first quarter by outscoring the Rockets 11 to 6 and at the Caledonia freshmen win over Hopkins and Lowell The Caledonia Freshman Indies improved their basket­ ball season record winning over Hopkins 29-16 and Lowell 41-37 The team continues to im­ prove on offense and defense with Susan Welton and Amy Ixalhcrman named most ag­ gressive defense. Most of the team are part of the scoring Comstock Park; Brad Vetoing. 83. Byron Center; Mike Rose. 84'. Lee; Rick with Susan Welton 8. Korej Hoffman 7 and Mindy Postma 4 sharing high point honors The Lowell/Caledonia game was very close and hotly contested, with free throws giving Caledonia (7 points vs. 3) the game edge. Erica Hackcnbroch and Sara Kelly, each with 8 points, were Lowell high scorers. Correction Dave Newhouse was incorrectly identified as Mike NeWhouse in a Middleville varsity soccer photograph printed in last week’s issue of the Sun and News. Bowling League results Seventh graders currently 2-2 in basketball action The T.K. seventh grade basketball team had played four games so far this season with eight games to follow. At the present their record stands at 2 wins and 2 losses. Their two victories came at the hands of Hastings 15-14 and Kelloggsville 28-22. Their losses were to Hamilton 26-10 and Byron Center 31-19. Team members are Teresa Bearman Shelly Wolverton. Becky Fitch. Laura Donker. Jessie Ainsworth. Kim Wolford. Sara Count. Mindy Truer. Angie Jakalus. Kelly Schondelmayer. Shannon McMurray. Darla Stewart. Jenny Weisenhoffer. Tracy Potts. Becky Tlearman. and Renee Robertson. Grand Rapids Symphony opens Pops! Series on Oct. 9-10 The Grand Rapids Sym­ phony Pops! season opens with dynamic vocalist Toni Tennille on Oct. 9 and 10. Because of the overwhelming response to these concerts, a third performance has been scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 8. This additional concert has been added to provide single ticket buyers the opportunity to attend w hat has been tradi­ tionally been sold out through subscribers. The Oct. 8 con­ cert is also part of the Sym­ I : I I phony’s new Popsical Series. All Pops! concerts begin at 8 p.m. in DeVos Hall Single tickets for the Oct. 8 concert are available for $7 to $20. A limited number of tickets may still be available for Oct. 9 and 10. To order call TicketMaster at 456-333 or visit any Believe in Music stores. To become a “Popsical” Series subscriber con­ tact the Symphony office by calling 454-9451 Country Crafts • Apples: Macs, Empire, Jons, Delicious • Sweet Cider • sweetcorn • Preserves • Honey | Hilton's Apple Acres 2893 108th St. Caledonia. Ml • 891-8019 KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWS FUEL OIL GASfDCSEL SEPVtNG HOME FARM INDUSTRY &>.. dnt- 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA M! 49316 (616)891-8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE Thursday Sight Classic Gavin Chevrolet & Buick 12-4. Robertson Plbg & Htng 10-6. Seif & Sons Chevrolet Inc. 10-6, A.B. Lock 9-7, Paragon 9-7. Simp­ son Industry 9-7, Cinder Pharmacy 9-7. Marposs 9-7. Garbow 9-7, Doug's Auto Service 8-8. Geukes Meat Market 8-8. Middle Villa 7-9. Thornapple Kitchen 7-9. Cascade Home Imp. 6-10, Good Pal Farms 4-12, Nor­ thern Equipment 2-14. High Gaines - M Mid­ dleton 269. B. Boyle 236, D. Pickard 234, J. Rugg 224, D. Willvard 217. High Series - M Middleton 625, B Boyle 613, K Morgan 592, D. Stauffer 589, P Reaser 586. Bowie retts Hair We Are 11-5, American Redoration 10-6. Village Beauty Nook 9-7, Seif & Son 7-9. Hastings City Bank 6-10, Phils Pizzeria 5-11. High Series - D. Blough 512. V Gillispie 497, T. Cooley 485. P Robbins 475, C. Haight 460. High Games - D Blough 211. B Kimmel 200, P Rob­ bins 189. V Gillispie 188, G. Meaney 184. \ ilia Ijtssies Stephenson &. Lawyer 14-2. Gavins Chevrolet 12-4, Booth Insurance 10-6. Western Amo 9-7. Shoemaker Builders 9 7. Good GMC 9-7, Viking 8-8. Lescoa 8-8. Geukes Market 8-8. Bruce's Frame 8-8. Professional Phar­ macy 7-9. Middle Villa 6-10, Unity Satellite 6-10. Baughman Marina 5-11. Yankee Springs Golf 5-11, Kuhtxs4 12 High Series - C Mello 531. M Riles 522. T Chns tian 517, K Keiky 512, K Wiennga 510. High Game - T Galloup 210. S Collins 204 D Lucas 198. K WieriMga 195. R Geukes 192 Wolverine League Harrison True Value Hdw . & Marine 12-4, Gun Lake Inn 10-6, Purdum Construction No. 1 9-7, Indian Valley Camping & Canoeing 9-7. Village Grocery 9-7. Purdum Construction No. 2 9-7, Caleodnia Oil 8^-7’Zi, Hastings City Bank 6-10, G&L Remodeling 416-11 to, Middleville Tool & Die 3-13. High Games - B. Heath 231, C. McKeen 222, C. Pur dum Sr. 219, M. McCulligh 210. High Series - B. Heath 582, C. McKeen 578, A. Williams 556, C. Purdum Sr. 553. Thursday Night Classic Gavin Chevrolet & Buick 9-3. A.B. Lock 8-4, Simpson Industry 8-4, Garbow Real Estate 8-4. Robertson Plumb­ ing & Heating 7-5, Seif & Sons Chevrolet Inc. 7-5, Doug's Auto Service 7-5, Paragon 6-6. Marposs 6-6, Cinder Pharmacy 6-6, Middle Villa 6-6, Geukes' Meat Market 5-7, Cascade Home Improvement 5-7. Thomapple Kitchen 4-8. Good Pal Farms 3-9. Northern Equipment 1-11. High Games - B. Buehler 257. D. Thiss 248. B Boyle 235. K Mugrtoge 226, R Palmer 225. High Series-M Middleton 599. R Bever 595. T Fmkbeiner 591. B Buehler 579. N. Haight 574. Early Risers Yoders 9-3. Pm Pointers 9-3. Meat Balis 8-4, Parmens 7-5. O.V.G. 5-7, Weebles 5-7. Happy Strikers 5-7, Blind Team 0-12. High Game - G. Seubring 179. M VanHouten 179. M Bierens 164, L Zomerlie 165. K Bergakker 163 High Series - G Seubring 462. M Bierens455. J. Bush 435. L Yoder 429. L Zomerlie 420 CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is ' Tuesday 5:00 p.m. j For Rent Thank You BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110.________ CARD OF THANKS The family of Joyce VanElst gives our sincere gratitude and appreciation to our families and friends for the many acts of kind­ ness we received at the sudden loss of our wife, mother and grand mother, Joyce VanElst We would like to give a special thank you to the Middle­ ville Ambulance Service, Rev. Wayne Kiel, and Mr. Charles R octman and to the ladies circle of Peace Reformed Church for the lovely luncheon. Your outpouring of support and kindness is more deeply appreciated than we find words to express. Sincerely,. Gordon VanElst Dave, Sandra, Brooke and Jason Gary, Kim, Brandon and Danin ____ Debra MIDDLEVILLE 3 room apart­ ment newly decorated, garage. $225. Henry, Re Max Brokers 891-9219 Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: October 10th. Hazel McCaul and Jay & Ilenc Shook will have a garage sale at their respective homes Saturday October lOth. Begin ning at 9am. 300 Pleasant st and 316 Pleasant Sl Watch for signs. These homes arc near the Calc donia Cemetery. GARAGE SALE 4 family. Furniture, antiques, baby items, misc. OcL 10 & 11,9 to 5. 2916 Bender Rd., Middleville. THE FAMILY OF LEON A A. ROCK would like to thank our neighbors, friends & relatives for their genorosity. support A care at the lime of her sudden death. Especially Fred and Laurel Rock and the ladies who prepared the luncheon. Rev. Roger G. Timmerman and the Buehler Funeral Home. Business Services Jim and Alice Rock and Family POLE BUILDINGSPatrick and Patty Brown Complelcly erected 24’x40’x8’ and Family $3650. Includes one service door Raymond and Susan Robbc and choice of 9x7 overhead or and Family slider. Fast starts on most build Steven and Nancy Andrus ings, contact us on any size. Call and Family Mecca Buildings for your local Carl Rock representative at Howard and Anna Peterson 1-800-544-6682 or Local and Family 616-887-8855 WE WOULD LIKE TO MOVING SALE: Fri. & Sat. Oct9& 10,9 to 5pm. Gardening books, clothing, dishes, tools, table & radial arm saw, many large items. 5882 Stimson Rd. Middleville. YARD SALE: Fn Q to ' liw Davis Rd. Miscellaneous BLANCO FURNITURE in Shelbyville will be open 8am to 8pm Monday, October 5 thru Monday October 12, for the National Home Furnishing Sale. Special Sunday hours l-5pm. Store wide specials. Blanco Furniture in Shelbyville 672-5115________________ BLANCO FURNITURE announces Special Gift Certifi­ cates Winners. Berne Furniture of Berne, Indiana, $100 gift certificate winner to Anna DeVries of Wayland and $50 gift certificate winner to Burt Marvin of Grand Rapids. Richard Brothers Co. of Shcyboygan Fall, Wi. $ 100 gift certi­ ficate winner to Joan Pike of Gobles and $50 gift certificate winner to Nanccc Marvin of Grand Rapids, and a full set Sealy Posturcpedic Mattress and box set to James DeBruyn of Wyoming. Congratulations to all from the entire staff at Blanco Furniture in Shelbyville. 672-5115__________________ MEET CARISSA SCHRIEB ER, West Michigan’s March of Dimes Poster Child, al Blanco Furniture in Shelbyville on Monday October 12, 6-8pm. 672-5115__________________ WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 TAKE this opportunity to thank all of the fnends, relatives and aquainlcnce who took the lime to attend the fantastic surprise party to honor our 25th anniver­ sary. We would especially like to thank Pal & Iris Loftus, Dean & Denise Gam, Kate &. Bill Mastaw and our daughter, Misi Bridget T. Loftus. Wc must confess it was a shocking surprise. John and Mary Loftus Help Wanted HELP WANTED: Waiter, waitresses, nights, weekends. Apply in person Middle Villa Inn. 795-3640 E.O.E.____ NURSES OR NURSE AID in home care for quadarapclegic. 3 & 4 hour shifts, mostly evenings. Call Don Thornton after 5pm. 891-1934 or 795-7228. Community Notices HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS open and pressing cider Saturdays October 17: “It’s Cider Time Festival" Cider making 1800’s press, Apple Butter making/open fire. Blacksmiths, Arts and Crafts, Goal Cart Rides. October 24: Bicentennal Wagon Train Camp. More’’ Bring cameras. Good food. $2 adults, students free. 2 miles north Yankee Springs State Park entrance. 616-795-7530 Subscribe Now! 795-3345 Bob s Engine Hospital, Inc, The Right Prescription for Your Lawn Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) Middleville Bob Klinge ■wi 795-7647 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml f October 8, 1987 / Page 11 Public ‘town meetings’ scheduled Fifth District Congressman Paul Henry has scheduled public “Town Meetings" for the southern portion of Kent County and in Allegan County on: Saturday. Oct. 10, 8-9 am Caledonia, Wagon Wheel Restaurant 137 E. Mam; 10-11 am Byron Center. Township Hall. 8085 Byron Center Rd.. 1-2 p.m. Wayland. City Hall. 160 W Superior Congressman Henry will follow an open questton-andanswer format for these Town Meetings. These meetings are open to the public as well as to members of the media. Please Note: An error was made in the postcard notices which were sent to all residents in southern Kent County and all residents in Allegan County . One portion of the card posts the meeting date as Thursday. Oct. 10 in­ stead of Saturday . Pennock Hospital sets open house date Pennock Hospital in Hastings will be showing off iLs newly renovated areas and displaying technological ad­ vances and updated services at an open house on Sunday. Oct 18 The hospital, located at 1009 W Green Si. will be hosting the event from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The public is invited to take a 45-mmute tour and refreshments will be served. Renovated areas of the facility include obstetrics, surgery , outpatient surgery, pediatrics, patient corridors, physical therapy, the Penn Nook Gift Shop and the hospital lobby. The Pennock Hospital Medical staff consists of 40 physicians. , National Newspaper r Week October 4-10,1987 TheSun and Netos YOUR NEWSPAPER PEOPLE SERVING PEOPLE Publishers of: The Hastings Banner The Maple Valley News The Middleville Sun & News in Barry County �Page 12 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 8. 1987 Jamie Hunt, Ross Sprague named Homecoming royalty Ross Sprague and Jamie Hunt are named this year's homecoming king and queen and are congratulated by last year's royalty, Doug Fox and Kim Batson, and student council president Jeff Kuehn. Ross Sprague and Heather Perry are two senior representatives who stand before the crowd at the Middleville/Caledonia football game. Jeff Page and Heather Hannapel are two of the senior class representatives. Representing the sophomore class for homecoming are Kathy Brock and Nick Fox. l*l Brian -Verlinde and Jamie Hunt represent the senior class in the Friday night ceremonies. Derek Surdam and Barb Hoisted are the junior class representatives. COMMUNITY PRIDE and George Smen Hl of J Greenr.dge Realty believe “Community Pnde" should be rewarded As a result, they d C would hke to recognize peopie in the community each week who they feel are responsible for improving the mage of the community They will be rewarding homes m the Middleville and surrounding area every . j | Del Riley, Jr This Week’s Winner Jim and Sandy Bloem 403 Kinsey. Caledonia. Ml They would also appreciate aH input from the community If you know of a neighbor who is deserving of. or has a deserving property, please cal 795-9775. Fndays 9 a m to 11 a m Ow ners will be a* arded the yard sagn above to display for the week a keepsake _ certificate. a $5 00 gdt certificate and the* names displayed m the GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc. 5165 Kalamazoo S.E. Kentwood, Michigan Call 281-2100 _______ r 1 Jason Pranger and Sue Smelker are the freshmen class representatives � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-10-15.pdf 5fe4b98dae62bfec3a231b683632bd2d PDF Text Text 1.g,,.„.gndNeius Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia -■ ' NO 23 - OC « Middleville. M.ch.gan 49333 117th Year'TwentyCents Henry explains opposition to Nicaraguan aid by Jean Gallup A town meeting in Caledonia became a forum for world issues Saturday when Rep Paul Henry. R-Grand Rapids, told why he is oppos cd to aid to the Nicaraguan Contras and explained how the world agriculture market can result in low farm prices at home. Henry addressed questions from citizens after a brief opening statement in the ses­ sion held from 8 a.m to 9 a m at the Wagon Wheel restraurant in Caledonia. The meeting was attended by about 40 people Henry said his opposion to Contra aid is based on the newly proposed Central American peace plan, which won a Nobel Peace Prize for Costa Rican President Oscar Aries “I think the Aries plan can work.” Henry said. The peace plan was signed Aug 7 in Guatemala City by the presidents of Guatemala. Costa Rica. Honduras. El Salvador and Nicaragua. The plan calls for Nicaruagua and El Salvador to stop sending troops to other countries within KM) days and contains other initiatives to promote democracy. he said. Both countries have a four member commission to monitor democratization. Henry said he believed the Nicaruaguans indicated their sincerity in adopting the plan in the makeup of the four man commissions. Daniel Ortega, president of Nicaragua, has picked a car­ dinal of the Catholic Church, who is a severe critic of Ortega s administrion. a Pro­ testant minister and the vicepresident of the opposition Democratic party. “For that reason. I'm will­ ing to give their peace in­ itiative a chance.” Henry said. Many questions and answers at the town meeting dca|t with the inability of peo­ ple in agriculture to sell their products for a profit Henry pointed to global oversupply and unfair trade barriers as reasons for the low prices. Countries like India and Bangladesh, who for years needed aid and food, he said, now are producing cheap food for export. “Also, we have the most duty free borders in the world." Henry said Canada is the most closed and Japan has the next most restrictive, he said. “I am not for protectionism but I am for reciprocity.” he added. One problem for farmers was dealt with last week in the House of Representatives, he said The Farm Credit System was consolidated from 26 local organizations to 12 regional offices for a more centralized system, and $2.5 billion dollars were put into the system to keep it solvent, he said. Henry reported that a bill to provide health benefits for catastrophic illness had passed the house last week “I voted against it because it is a bad bill and will cost seniors too much money.*" he said. The plan, which would be mandatory to those 65 and older, is funded by a formula tied to the recipient s income lax. he said, and has a SSOO deductible before the senior citizens have to pay only 20 percent of medical bills. There w ould also be a $ 1 .OCX) deductible on long term medical care, he said. “With no provision for long term nursing care and the high cost to seniors. 1 think they can get a better deal for thier money in the private sector.” Henry said. Henry also answered ques­ tions on Social Security com­ menting. ‘ Given no inflation, the Social Security system is sound until the year 2025 ” First elected to Congress three years ago. Henry serves the Fifth Congressional District, which includes all of Kent County and the north half of Barry County. Caledonia names curriculum director by Jean Gallup Douglas Busman has been named to the post of director of curriculum for the Caledonia Community Schools. Superintendent Robert I Myers has announced. Busman w ill coordinate the curriculum for kindergarten through 12th grade for the en­ tire Caledonia School system which includes Caledonia elementary, middle and high schools in Caledonia. Kettle Lake Elementary on Whitneyvillc Ave and Dutton Elementarv at 3820 68th St “Busman has just the right combination of education, ex­ perience and attitude to assist our teachers to continue to refine and improve our cur­ riculum.” said Myers. Busman's primary respon­ sibility will be working with principals and teachers to in­ sure the district curriculum is properly documented, taught and evaluated. Myers said. Other duties will be to assist principals and teachers in analyzing test results and us­ ing this information to im­ prove instruction, and to chair grade level and department meetings to study and revise the curriculum, testing and in­ struction. he said. Busman will also supervise district computer and gifted and talented programs. Busman came to Caledonia from the Pentwater School System where he was prin­ cipal for grades K through 12. He grduated from Taylor Central High in Taylor, in 1966. He graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 1970 with a minor in English and a major in history and earned a master s degree in curriculum from the University of Michigan in 1977 Busman is currently a stu­ dent at Michigan State University, working on a doc­ torate in curriculum. Rep. Paul Henry Village police reach pact New contract includes three percent hike in first year, four percent later A new three year contract with a three percent pay hike and four percent hikes in the following two years has been reached between the village of Middleville and the police department. The pact was ratified by village council members Tuesday. James Fisher, attorney for the village.reported on the tentative agreement reached by representatives of the village and the police department James Fisher, village at­ torney. said the pact includes a three percent raise in pay and a three percent reduction in the amount the employee pays into the retirement fund in the first year. The second and third years call for a four percent raise in pay, Fisher said. Also includ­ ed in the package is a feature upgrading the existing dental plan and instituting a new op­ tical plan, he said. Fisher said the total cost of coverage for the dental and optical programs is about $300 per year. The insurance also covers the rest of the village employees because n is group coverage, he said. In the future, the policemen will buy their own guns, through a gun allowence of $1 a day for a total of $365 a year, he said. At the same time, the village is relieved of responsibility for buying and maintaining the guns All guns purchased will be ap proved by the police chief, Fisher said. The council vote to ratify the contract was unanimous. Ambulance crews organizing new association for workers The Thornapple Township Ambulance Service held an organizational meeting on Oct 12 m an effort to form an association of emergency ser­ vice personnel David Middleton. lieutenant in ambulance service, reported to the regular mon­ thly meeting of the Thomapple Township board that the goal of the association is to coordinate area services of emergencies The group hopes to include police and ambulance services from Hastings. Nashville. Lake Odessa. Wayland and the B P.O H service m the cooperative effort “The communication has just blossomed between Hastings. Pennock Hospital and the Thomapple Township Ambulance Service.” said Middleton “We have a ver bal mutual aid agreement w nh the Hastings Police which works very well When they are called to the north side of the county, we will be on stand by and cover for them or assist them whenever it is needed, and they do the same for us." he said Mitch Tolan. an emergency technician specialist, said after the meeting that another reason for the association is to ensure that all EMT s have continuing education and to set up training, schedule CPR training and courses in disaster training ” Also important m their plans said Tolan “is to im­ prove and make more profes­ sional our status w nh the public we serve” Dr Ues VonSeggren. pro­ ject medical director at Pen­ nock Hospital, is serving on the group s executive commit tee. Tolan said Pennock Hospital in an excellent facility and has a very good staff,” Tolan said While Pennock is our base “The community has just blossomed/' Dave Middleton hospital, we also utilize all Kent County hospitals, as well as Kalamazoo area hospitals, what ever is in the best in­ terest of the patient.” he said. The next meeting of the associatKNi will be al the Pen­ nock Hospital Physictans' Center in the conference room at 6:30 p m on Nov. 10. Tolan said "We need and want input from everyone, in­ cluding civic groups like the Lions and the Rotary, businessmen, chambers of commerce and the public We want to encourage the com­ munity to attend and support our goals Work proceeds in schools — The Thornoppie Kellogg School expansion pion* ore progressing on schedule with work well under way on the new Page Elementary, the addition to McFall Elementary and two parking lots at the middle school. Pictured is Dykstra Ex­ cavating preparing the parking lot behind the middle school for paving For more pictures and story see page 5 �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 15. 1967 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN Char Finkbemer asked me to tell you folks that the 1947 class reunion scheduled for this week has been cancelled Pat Hrffy s folks. Harold and Clara Pierson are still here visiting with them. They have managed to go sight see­ ing quite a bit as well as just having a good relaxed visiting time. They are staying over to help Pat celebrate her birth­ day. Last week I managed to leave out another relative that came along with her parents 1 believe that Pat said it was her sister. Phyllis Amstutz. Greg. Maggie and Brian Cox came out to visit his parents. Charlie and Donna Cox. Saturday. They went in to Grand Rapids for supper. Edna Stceby's sister and hubby are here visiting them for a few days. They come from Indiana Terry said his mom had a wonderful time when she and Altha Nichols were on their trip up to the Soo last week. Had beautiful weather and the color was gorgeous. Fred Rock said that Leona Rocks children were here set­ tling up their mom's business. They just left today Ixonard and Mary Ann Vandal went to CMU to visit daughter Lcnda who is a sophomore. Saturday It was Parents Day and they all went to the football game. Their team won, too. lyla Norton spent the day. Sunday, in Kalamazoo. She attended her grandson’s church and visited with some of the rest of the family. Several of the Downs peo­ ple that I call regularly for news said they had a large group of car robberies. The cars were broken into, stereos, radios and etc. seem­ ed to be the main targets. One of the callers said that just for curiosity, one of the neighbors went around door to door ask­ ing each one up and down the street if their car had been broken into and stuff stolen. And he hadn't done all of the streets. In fact he had at least three more streets to do * hen he quit. Mary Noah said that she went up to Melvin and Kays cabin, Saturday and came back Sunday. She said that the color was just gorgeous, it had been quite a few years since she had seen it so beautiful. Mary said that if any of you w ant to see the col­ or in the Cadillac or Baldwin area be sure to go this week. It would be a shame to not see the beautiful color. Greg Noah came over to eat with them. They also expect to see Terry Lee and his wife Margaret who will be spen­ ding part of their vacation, this week Ralph and Bert Kenyon went out for dinner. Sunday Then they visited Bert's daughter in Wayland Talked to Art Kenyon for a few minutes He is coming along nicely, slowly that is true, but he gets around some. Ann came in just as 1 was talk­ ing with him. She had been over to Joyce Donmire's for a baby shower for grand­ daughter Annie Cross (Mrs. Jeff). Ann said that it was a sort of an open house and shower. They were not quite done with building the house so combined the two events. Had a good time Ann also attended the Sew n‘ Sew Quilt Club at Alice Wieringa's Thomapple Heritage group to meet at Bowen s Mill Fri­ day night at 6:30 to pare the apples for the apple butter making. Saturday , bring your own favorite knife. Saturday some of us will be there at 7 a.m . the rest should be there at 10 a m with a potluck lunch. Bring your own containers for your apple butter We will all lake our turn stirring. We will also sell some of the Amish apple butter that cooks have for sale. Plan and dress for the weather. We will be outdoors all day. Neva and Bill Kenyon went to Jack Finkbeiner's fish fry at their home at Gun Lake. Saturday. It was Jack’s 50th birthday. Donna Kenyon's sister and hubby left for Flint after spen­ ding some time with Bob and Donna. They have now gone on to Flint before going back to Florida. This Saturday. was the Fireman's Open House. Then in the evening they went to Dave’s party. The Featherlys had a houseful this weekend. Some of the family painted the bathroom and then the all got together Sunday. Dorothy and Don Dean had their daughter's. Becky and Dave's children, for the weekend. Then Becky and Dave came out to pick them up. Sunday Pat Tolan said that her mom. Jean Wiennga spent a few days with her this last week. Sunday her dad. Ted. came to pick her up. Also Sunday. Publication No. USPS 347580 grandma Susie Miachelle came for dinner Rod Finkbemer said that son Al came to visit Sunday. Char also went to her daughter Annie Cross's baby shower Dons Brog had a tea! nice Sunday Her niece and hubby, Barbara and Glen Kelt of Livonia came and spent the day with her. They took her out to dinner and then visited w ith her the rest of the day. Dons says her niece and hubby are so good to her. She practically thinks of them as her children, they seem that close. Louise Elw ood says she had a pleasant surprise Her daughter. Pat Arcey. from California, came to her class of 1952 s reunion Thursday, at the Mid Villa. Pat sug­ gested that I get a hold of Walt Eavey and he could give me the particulars But his phone was busy all evening. So I can not give you any of the particulars Pat said that they had a very good time. Pat. Lloyd and Louise went to Walt Eavey s for Sunday breakfast. The Allen Eavey's of East Lansing came and so all of the family came to visit with them. Had a big houseful. The Koeplinger s went to Kent City Sunday, with a group of their motorcycle friends But Sunday they went in their car. Hubby wasn’t feeling so good so preferred to be a little warmer. Saturday, they went to Sam s Joint in Caledonia. We are putting this in a little early, but we want you Mid­ dleville folks to put this on your calendar. Gladys Carter called lyla Norton to tell her that the Clarke Memorial home in Grand Rapids is hav­ ing its Christmas Bazaar Nov. 17. We have so many of our former resident at the home. I am sure a lot of you would like to see the things they have made and are selling. So don't forget to put it down on your calendar. Cathy Williamson said they had the State Real Estate Con­ vention in Grand Rapids this last week. She said that it is all enjoyable thing for her because she just loves to show off our new Grand Rapids downtown. We can offer so many dif­ ferent things that we can be very proud of our area. They have the convention every two years in Grand Rapids. Leo and Beth Verlinde went to the very exciting MSU and U of M game in Ann Arbor. Saturday. They are sort of split two ways. Part of their family graduated from U of M and some from MSU or are still going there. But they had a very good game to watch. What a huge crowd and were they ever celebrating their victory. Beth said it is sure amazing how well they handle the crowds and the traffic that comes w uh such a large crowd. A new Caledonia building which will house six offices is expected to be ready for occupancy sometime in November. Owned by Don Overholt, the building located at 9809 Cherry Valley Road will contain 10,000 square feet of office area Notice NOTICE: The Thomapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters will not be holding the soup supper on Oct. 16 due to causes beyond their control. Saturday. Doug Hart said that Liz's folks and Grandpa Brown came over for Cathy 's birthday Then Liz’s folks. Doug and Liz and of course the guest of honor. Cathy, went on to pick out clothes as Cathy’s birthday present from her grandparents They went in to Grand Rapids for their selection. Grandpa Brown stayed at home to watch the Tiger baseball game Sunday, the Harts planted a lot of bulbs for next year’s garden. Saturday, son Ted had his youngest daughter Christina was down here for the weekend. Her birthday is soon, so this was her turn to come down and be with her dad all by herself. They spent the weekend shopping and doing very special things. It sure was an eye opener for me. They ask­ ed me along to go shopping. 1 am sure glad that I am not raising any children now. The prices are ridiculous. It really hurts my sense of values to pay as much for a five year old child’s shoes as would for a pair for myself. She needed a nice warm jacket for winter. The first one that we looked at was on sale for $53. 1 wouldn’t even pay that for mine, let alone for such a small child. We did manage to come out cheaper than that. But Boy!! what a lot of hun­ ting to get anything that was nice and she liked I had never been to Showbiz Pizza place and neither had Christina. 1 can sure see that 1 am real­ ly out of the swing when I see my reaction to that kind of place. Write us a letter! 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We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any Founded in 1870 — Published by. changes such as spelling and punctuation. THE HASTINGS BANNER. INC. 1952 N Broadway - P.O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 X________ —- --------- 7 ‘Happy 60’ Club holds potluck dinner Mod nay. Oct. 5. the Caledonia "Happy 60 Club" held their potluck dinner at noon at the Community board room with 18 present, all en­ joyed the luscious food that was placed before them After the dinner, speaker Fred Dykstra from Senior Care spoke on skilled nursing. Medicare and Blue Cross, how it is all handled and what to expect, it was enjoyed by each and everyone and all learned much on it that we did not know or understand on many clauses, as we arc all concerned senior citizens. After this discussion, many questions and answers were given, then a short business meeting was held with elec­ tion of officers. For the new year 1988. all four officers were voted hack in; the following arc: Picsident - Lillian Schultz starting her l()th year as president. Vice President Jeanette Sherman, her 2nd year; Secretary Fianna Lind her 4th year; Treasurer Kathryn Noffke her 4th year Our Club has now celebrated their 23rd birthday in September. Let's keep up the good motto "Happy." Our next potluck dinner w ill be Monday. Nov 2 at Holy Family Catholic hall on Kraft Ave with a program on Al/hcimers disease and related disorders Much more on this later. Middleville student on residence hall staff at Calvin College Gary Rounds, of Mid­ dleville, is a resident assistant (RA) in Bolt Hall, at Calvin College, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A 1985 graduate of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School in Middleville, Rounds is a junior pursuing a psychology major. He is the son of Gary and Susan Rounds of 721 Grand Rapids St in Mid­ dleville and attends Mid­ dleville Christian Reformed Church. The RAs are students who live on each floor, one per floor. They are wellacquainted with the campus and services and are trained to help residents make the ad­ justments to college life and to assist residents in dealing with problems that arise. Each RA has demonstrated a desire to share her or his knowledge and experience with others in order to en­ courage them in their personal and spiritual growth RAs are responsible for enforcing policies in order to maintain an atmosphere conducive to study and consistant with Christian values They are available to be helpful to BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 Also Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1W Mile E of Whitneyville students and provide necessary information. Established in 1876, Calvin is a Christian four-year liberal arts college with an opening fall 1987 enrollment of 4,381 Calvin is one of only 275 schools included in the Selec­ tive Guide to Colleges, and one of only 221 schools in­ cluded in The Best Buys in College Education, both books edited by the New York Times’ educaton editor. This Space FOR RENT! Call... 795-3345 DENTAL ASSISTANT Immediate opening for a versatile auxiliary to assist with chairside in front office duties. Applicants with appropriate training or experience should call ... Dr. Robertson In Caledonia 891-8141 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 15, 1987 I Page 3 Thomapple Kellogg West and McFall School Menu Thursday. Oct. 15 No Lunch. Friday. Oct. 16 Pizza, buttered carrots, fresh fruit, milk. Monday. Oct. 19 Burrito with cheese sauce, green beans, fruit, milk. Tuesday. Oct. 20 Hamburger or cheeseburger, french fries, com. cherries, milk Wednesday, Oct. 21 Beef and veg., stew with nee. baking powder biscuit, ice cream or fruit, milk. Thursday . Oct. 22 West Pizza, green beans, fruit. McFall Hamburger, french fries, fruit, milk. Friday. Oct. 23 McFall Pizza, sweet peas, banana or pears. West Fishwich with cheese, veg. slix. baked beans, milk. Hot dog available every day Whole and 2% milk served every day. Thornapple Kellogg High School and Middle School Menu Thursday. Oct. 15 No School. Friday, Oct. 16 All American Menu Deluxe double cheeseburger, french fries, great Amencan apple, chocolate chip cookie, milk. Monday. Oct. 19 Nifty nachos/cheese sauce, three bean salad, frozen juice bar. sandwich, milk. Tuesday , Oct. 20 Baked potato/beef chili. veg. sticks, com bread, milk. Wednesday. Oct. 21 Tacos with lettuce and cheese, golden com. fruited jello, milk. Thursday. Oct. 22 Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic toast, tossed salad, ap­ ple or fruit juice, milk Friday. Oct. 23 Pizza, baked beans or cole slaw, mixed fruit, milk. Whole and 2% milk served daily. Parent group plans events Friday. Nov. 6 the Caledonia Junior High Parents Group will chaperone a dance at the Caledonia Junior High School from 7-10 p.m. Pi'p and chips will be available Wednesday. Nov. II the group will host the Junior High teachers and staff to a lunch during the noon break on parent-teacher conference day Salad, dessert and coffee or punch will be served. l^st week, the parents took 112 seventh and eighth graders for a night of bowling at the Hillcrest Lanes in Dorr Prizes were given for the highest and lowest score. The Caledonia Junior High Parent Group is a twoyearold organization formed to support the Caledonia Junior High teachers, staff and students. “Blueberry Moon” to be in Pretenders Party Guide Blueberry Moon” mode Terri KristoH of Middleville o top 20 finolist in AAA Michigan's Seventh Annual "Zero-Proof Mix-Off" recently at Detroit's Roostertail. Kristoff displays her nonalcoholic drink which includes blueberries, cinnamon, lemon juice and kiwi. It will be featured along with 19 other winning recipes in the 1987 Great Pretenders Party Guide. The guide is the cornerstone of AAA Michigan's Christmas-New Year's traffic safety program and will be available free to the public at all AAA Michigan offices in early December. Kristoff's entry was one of a record 206 statewide. Stop smoking seminar planned Thornapple Kellogg Com­ munity Education is sponsor­ ing a stop smoking seminar on Thursday, Oct. 15. at 6 p.m. and a weight control seminar the same day. starling at 8:30 p.m. The programs will be held at Thornapple Kellogg High School, 3885 Bender Rd Caledonia Elementary Lunch Menu Thursday, Oct. 15 No School Teacher Inservice. Friday, Oct. 16 English fish & chips/bun. veg . & dip. gingcrbread/top- ping, milk. Snacks may be purchased for the following prices: Fruit Roll-ups and Fun Fruits 25 cents. Fresh Fruit and milk 20 cents. Caledonia High School and Junior High Lunch Menu Thursday, Oct. 15 Pizza, french fries, com. cookie, milk, jukx. Friday, Oct. 16 Macaroni and cheese, fishwich. pickle spears, dessert, milk, jpice. Monday. Oct. 19 Taco, shoestring potatoes, pickle spears, fruit, milk, juice. Tuesday. Oct. 20 Pizza gumba. french fries. com. cookie, milk, juice Wednesday. Oct. 21 Spaghetti * cheese, garlic toast, green beans, dessert, milk, juice. Thursday. Oct. 22 Pizza, chips, veg. stix, chem cake. milk, juice. Friday. Oct. 23 Hamburger w bun. slice dill pickles, french fries, dessert, milk, juice. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Mam Street Caledonia. Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 Registration is being taken by Thornapple Kellogg Com­ munity Education at (616) 795-3397. Self-Psych Clinical Hypnotist David Rowe will conduct the seminars, which are being offered this semester by 40 community education programs. Seminar participants will be hypnotized four times during the two-hour sessions and receive a cassette tape for reinforcement of the hypnotic suggestions at home This seminar have been of­ fered by American Lung af­ filiates in 74 cities in 11 states, the Texas Public Health Association in 15 cities, the National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana in 7 cities, and community educa­ tion programs in 92 Michigan cities. Chili supper planned at homecoming When you go to the Caledonia -Kelloggsville homecoming game on Oct 23. bring your appetite A hot bowl of chili will keep away the chill while you support the hand hLxraers and the Caledonia Community Schools Serving will be from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Junior High cafeteria "All you can eat ' is the order the day for chili, hot dogs and chips, coffee, milk or juice and dessert The cost for adults is $2.50. children age five to 12 $1 and children under five » free. There’s a better way to save. When you put your hard earned money in a mattress, all it does is sleep What you want is to put it to work for you, earning interest, and that’s where our many sayings plans, money market accounts, IRAs and CDs come in. They ’re all high interest-earners and each offers the added protection of being insured by the government for up to $100,000. (That’s something your mat­ tress won’t da) We have savings plans that wili fit your needs and budget and we’ll be glad to tell you about them. Stop in anytime. 267 E. Main Street FDIC - CALEDONIA - Ph. 891-8113 STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA 3205 68th St. S.E. Offices in Caledonia & Dutton Ph. 698-6337 — DUTTON - �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 15. 1967 Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL Good morning with a hard frost. Oh. well! maybe it will kill some of the weeds in the garden so we can clean it up for spring. Wednesday we attended the ‘Happy 60‘ seniors at Hastings. Anne Ver Merris at­ tended. too. Wednesday even mg Mary and Jim Springer. Delton were here for supper and some shopping at our mall Thursday I attended the Busy Bee Club at the home of Loretta Clark A good atten­ dance and lovely luncheon. Thursday evening Loretta ( Clark, Clarke and I attended mark Alexanders musical recital in Grand Rapids Vere Carter and Maunne and John DeVries also attended It was beautiful and very graciously rendered. Mark was one of my fourth graders in Caledonia. He is now studying in Texas School of Music We had our garage sale Saturday Rather cold but many takers I have an old antique dining room table and two leaves, castors on the grooved legs. needs cleaning 30"x 41 Vi”. Call 891-1355. Sunday was a busy day Church w ith an attendance of 43 Wasn't that great Then a group went to Cunn­ ingham Acres to help Bob Johnson celebrate his birth­ day Rex and Christine Sc had. Virginia Roat. George Crapsy. Clarke and Hazel and Bob and Irene Johnson We then went to Freeport to Church Conference with a potluck supper at 6 pm Bob Reaser. Hastings, call­ ed on brother Harry and Bernadine Sunday Just a gab fest. Gertrude Higley is home again and doing well. Glad to see a light over there For Sale: Oak dining table, antique. I leaf, grooved table legs with castors Needs cleaning but in good shape Call Hazel McCaul 891-1355 Caledonia Marcia C. Shockley CHANDLER. ARIZ - Mrs. Marcia C Shockley, 53, of Chandler. Ariz, formerly of Hastings died Monday, Oct 12, 1987 at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mrs Shockley was born Feb. 5, 1934 at Battle Creek, the daughter of James W. and Lois (Greenman) Solomon. She graduated from Norman Oklahoma High School. She was married June 4, 1949 to Troy Shockley. Mrs. Shockley retired from J.C. Penney’s after working there 15 years. She moved to Hastings in 1964 and then to LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valiev Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11:00 a m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev Wayne Kiel, Pastor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar, Director of Christian Education ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.'Caledonia, MI Sunday Morning Worship 8.30a.m. Sunday School . 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship........................................ 11:00 a.m Rev. Robert Gerke MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street 9 45 a m 11 00 a m 9 30 a m Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Rev Carl Staser, Pastor Rev. Cil Boersma 795-3798 765-5376 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody... ... and lesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday tvening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study 9 30 a m 10 30 am 6 00pm 7 00 p m Rev William Dobson, Pastor 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning W orshtp Service Sunday School t ventng Worship Sen,ice 10 00 a m 1115 am 6 00 p m FIRST BAPTIST M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 9 45 a.m. 11:00a.m. 6.00p.m. 6:45p.m. MIDDLEVILLE WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning Worship .................................................... 11:00 a.m. Sunday School...................................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Evening Worship................................................... 6:00p.m. All Sunday Services in TK High School Auditorium Phone 795-7076 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass........................ ............. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass..............................9:00 a.m. and 1100 a.m. First Friday Mass................................................7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Ret VC avne Smith, Rector Sunday Schedule Adult Choir 900 am Church School & Adult Education.......... .9:30 am Holy Eucharist------- ---------------------------------- 10:30 a_m Weekday Euchansts Wednesday 715 am Thursday 7-00 p.m Call for information about youth choir Bible Study, youth group, and other activities Michigan's archery deer hunters are taking to the woods this weekend as bow hunting activities get into full swing. The archery deer season opened Oct. I and runs through Nov. 14. It is suspended during firearm deer season, Nov. 15 through Nov. 30, and repoens Dec. 1 through Jan. I, 1988. This first weekend should see an estimated quarter of a million hunters afield. Last Lutheran Church at Middleville Community Hall • OPENING SERVICE • Sun.. Oct. 18 • 9:30 a.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.‘Caledonia, MI (616) 532-6195 9-rrrs-rrr-rr77rr-?mrr"r--rrr--frr'l-r9Tm: II J Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship ilmerpreted for hearing unpaired).................... 9:45a.m. Sunday School.............................................. 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.........................................7:00p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade)......... Wed.. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship ...Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 year, 226,000 archers took 58,(XX) deer in a recordbreaking season. The Upper Peninsula especially should produce suc­ cessful hunting particularly in Menominee, Dickinson and Delta counties where deer numbers arc high. Archery deer hunters in the lower peninsula are eligible to purchase a second buck ar chery license The second buck archcry license is not valid in the Upper Peninsula. Good Shepherd ST. PAUL LUTHERAN LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST sister Margery Dikker of Wyoming; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 11 a.m. at Roetman Funeral Chapel in Caledonia with the Reverend Kenneth Hovingh officiating. Interment will be at Bowne Cemetery. Visitation hours are Wednesday and Thursday evening 7-9 p.m and Friday morning from 9-11 a.m. Michigan’s archery season underway across the state Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH ALTO - Kenneth L. Henry, 76, of Alto, died suddenly Tues­ day, October 13, at Metropoli­ tan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Henry was survived by his wife Thelma Henry; child­ ren, Rev. Kenneth and Barbara Jo Hovingh of Hudsonville; William J. and Janet Henry of Hastings; Kenneth N. and Janice Henry of Kentwood; 12 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a brother Wayne H. Henry of Alto; a Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman Pastor Sunday Morning Worship........................................ 8:30 a m Sunday School ......................................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship........................... 11:00 a.m. FREEPORT - Mrs. Gertrude E. Gum, 74, pf Freeport, died unexpectedly Tuesday, OcL* 13, at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Gum was the widow of Gair E. Gum. She was survived by a son. Robert L. Gum of Freeport; daughters, Larene Field of Florida; Judy Abell of Free­ port; and Linda Tuttle of Grand Rapids; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two brothers, Meredith C. Swett of Belding; Dana L. Swett of Honda; and a sister Mildred P. Champlin of Belding. She was a member of the Freeport United Brethren Church. Complete funeral services will be held Friday morning at 11 a.m. at the Freeport United Brethren Church with Rev. Jerry Drummond officiating. Interment is in Freeport Cemetery. There will be no funeral home visitation. Arrangements were made by Roetman Funeral Chapel. Freeport. Kenneth L. Henry Sunday School.................. 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. Rev. Robert Gerke YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor ) Arizona in Feb., 1987. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Hastings and the Hast­ ings Elks Lodge. Surviving are her husband, Troy O.; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Diana) Milock of Alto and Melinda K. Hokanson of Hopkins; two sons. Jerry W. Shockley of Tucson, AZ and Wesley E. Shockley of Middleville; eight grandchil­ dren; her parents, Mr and Mrs. James Solomon of Battle Creek Memorial services were held 1p.m. Wed., Oct. 14 at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Michael Anton officiat­ ing. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Rev. Wesley Coffey Gertrude Clum OBITUARIES j F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... 795-9277 MIDDLEVILLE Insurance ana Medicaid Accepted �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 15, 1987 I Page 5 Thornapple Kellogg expansion continues by Jean Gallup W ork on upgrading parking existing areas and develop­ ment of a new parking lot behind McFall Elementary and the Middle School was well underway this week as contraction continues in the Thornapple Kellogg school expansion project The expansion effort in­ cludes a new elementary school, named after former Superintendent Gerald Page, being built behind the high school. The building was begun in June An addition to the McFall Elementary was started in August. The management firm of Eliznga and Volkers.Inc. of Holland is overseeing con­ struction operations for the projects. Dykslro Excovofing prepores the oreo of new parking lot behind the Thornap­ ple Kellogg Middle School for paving. TK School secretary said to be a ‘model of excellence’ by Jean Gallup A Thornapplc Kellogg school secretary who is said to be a ‘‘model for excellence’’ with a “sparkling personali­ ty" has been honored for her work by the Kent County Education Association. Audrey Bennett, special education secretary, has been given the “top support staff’ award in the secretanalclerical category. Bennett has been m her cur­ rent job for three years, previously serving as middle school counseling secretary for 14 years. "The remarkable aspect about Audrey is her sparkling personality," said middle school counselor Bernie Weller in endorsing her for the award.. Middle school principal. Joseph Sanford said "She is always friendly, but yet professional. ’' "Over all. Audrey Bennett is one of the most continuous­ ly positive persons I have worked with and she is respected by students, staff and parents." said West Elementary principal and former middle school counselor Tony McLain. Work continues on the addition on the south side of McFall Elementary Consumers Council offers tips on remedying overpricing Audrey Bennett has been given the ‘top support Staff award. “We appreciate her talents and beleivc she is a model for excellence in education." said Naomi Barber, special educa­ tion director. Nominated by Curt Johnson, with whom she works. Bennett was evaluated using the following criteria: skill and excellence in job per­ formance; positive attitude; demonstrated leadership abili­ ty; ability to relate well with the entire school community; demonstrated willingness to become involved beyond the normal job requirements, and willingness to participate if selected by the screening committee. What are a consumer's rights when overcharged by a computerized checkout? The Michigan Consumers Council's “Item Pricing Law’’ tipsheet has the answers. It describes Michigan's Item Pricing Law and the remedies available to consumers who are over­ charged by an electronic scan­ ner at a computerized checkout. Specifically included is the penalthy formula for con­ sumers who are overcharged by a scanner. The formula allows consumers to receive the difference between the scanner’s price reading and the price stamped on the pro­ duct. PLUS ten times that dif­ ference. in an amount not less than $1 nor more than $5. For example, a box of raisins marked at $1.69 is read by the scanners as $1.99. Under the penalty formula, the consumer is entitled to receive: $1.99 (the price read by the scanner); $1 69 (the price stamped on the box); $ 30 (difference in the prices); $3 (ten (10) times the dif­ ference); $3.30 (total penalty to be paid to the consumer) Consumers who believe that they have been overcharged should: Save both the package and the cash register receipt; Show both items to the store manager within 30 days of purchase and point out the overcharge. The Item Pricing Law gives the store two days in which to settle the matter using the penalty formula; If cup A SAW! ________ ^HOLLAND BULBS ARE IN! -g nwwith this V# I I coupon ife mo/ A V /U Wi Thornapple Floral & Gift Shop Call ... 795-3331 COMMUNITY PRIDE This Week’s Winner Bill and Candace Rich 403 Grand Rapids St. Middleville. Ml I 4 i/4s4 I i 1 Ia 114 River Street, X Middleville 444 Dutton school holds special day Dutton Elementary School is holding its third annual "Loved One's Day." Oct.2! from 9:30 a m. to II a m. "Aunts, uncles, grand­ parents. friends — any one the child loves is invited." Prin­ cipal Jerry Phillips said. There will be a music pro­ gram by the children from 9:30 am. to K) a m. The lov­ ed ones will then have an op­ portunity to visit the child's classroom and share in activities "The first year about 100 people attended our special day. the second year we had 200 and this sear we expect between 200 and 250." Phillips said "It grows larger every year." Dutton Elementary, a part of the Caledonia Community School System, is adding five class rooms, an art and music room, a library and a staff area, almost doubling ns size. Although not completely finished, two classes are now being held in the addition Phillips said the store tries to give the con sumcr less than the penalty amount, the consumer may sue the store in District or Small Claims Court Con­ sumers who win their suits may receive $250 plus up to $300 in attorney's fees if an attorney was hired for the case. Free copies of the one page “Item Pricing Law" tipshcet are available by writing or calling the Michigan Con sumers Council, 414 Hollister Building, Lansing, Ml 48933; telephone (517) 373-0947. Del Riley, Jr and George Stnen III of Greenridge Realty believe “Community Pride'’ should be rewarded As a result, they would Ike to recognize people in the community each week who they feel are responsible for improving the image of the community They will be rewarding homes in the Middleville and surrounding area every They would also appreciate all input from the community If you know of a neignoor who is deserving of, or has a deserving property, piease call 795 9775, Fridays 9 am to 11 a m Owners wil be awarded the yard sign above to display for the week a keepsake certificate, a $5.00 gift certificate and their names displayed in the Sun & News for the week GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc. 5165 Kalamazoo S.E. Kentwood, Michigan Call 281-2100 Special ihankt to Phil's Pizzeru for Gift Certiftcaia._____ I �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 15. 1987 home the process of putting it away for the winter began It won’t be m the water anymore this year. When you looked out your window last Monday morning you had no dought at all that it froze. The ground and the roofs were all frosted Almost everyone on our comer has or has had this with JEAN SOEST y cold. Caledonia's Homemakers group will meet tonight. Thursday morning Hugh Tis the season - where the Thursday. Oct. 15. at the Kegerreis and Jean Soest went home of Jake and Betty pumpkins can be found sitting to Saugatuck shopping. On the Huttenga on the front steps instead of in way home we slopped and Gertrude Higley is now the pumpkin patch. watched the geese at the Todd recouperating at home. We Where almost every one you Farms wish her well. sec working in their yards We ate lunch in Allegan and * Iva Langkamp is now at have a rake in their hands stopped at Wilma Taggs Kent Community. Here's Where red cheeks and dnpy home while we were there but hoping that you can soon hop noses don’t necessarily mean Wilma was gone for the day out of there and come home. that person has a cold, they We also stopped at the Barbara Waite was might have just come in from Maurice McBride home in hospitalized in St Marys last outside Hopkins but again no one was week Friday for a few days. Where you keep one eye on home. We wish her well. the weather as you hurriedly It was a fun day even if we go about your outside chores. There will be a potluck din­ didn't find anyone home. And sometimes when you ner at the Caledonia United Thursday evening the shake hands with someone Methodist Church on Sunday Caledonia United Methodist you might just have a black, Nov. 1. More on this later Women met at the church for green, brown thumb from The West Michigan U.M their regular meeting. shucking walnuts Women's Annual Conference We didn't have many in at­ was held in Kalamazoo Oct. 9 Its fall! Where the tendance but Betty Huttenga and 10. temperature hints at whaLs sure had a good dessert for us. ahead Where the rain is On Saturday the Second Friday evening Elisa Century Women were sometimes white Bravata. and Amanda Rogers honored These arc women Enjoy the beautiful days of spent the night at the Debra who are chosen by their local fall, put on your jacket-but en­ Soest home joy those days. We may be unit who have contributed From all the giggling that much to their local missions running out of those kinds of was going on. I'd say they all both locally and worldwide. days for this year. enjoyed themselves. Monday evening the Soest MaryLou Passenger was Saturday afternoon the one honored from Caledonia family went to their cousins Soest family drove up to U.M.W house and gathered walnuts. I Others attending George and Ginnie's at from the local church were have been shucking walnuts Woodbeck Lake. off and on ever since. Sandy Robertson and Eva We were too late to be of Engle Tuesday evening. Oct. 6. much help but we did enjoy the Caledonia Chapter of the Mr. Garry Durkee and son the visit Order of the Eastern Stars met Phillip flew to Hawaii. They Sunday afternoon Mr and had an enjoyable trip. for their regular and annual Mrs. Hugh Kegerreis went to meeting and election of of­ Mr. Ward Tolan underwent the Kellogg's Bird Santuary ficers. There was a good surgery last week at by Gull Lake where they saw turnout. Metropolitan Hospital. Ac­ many many geese and other cording to reports, he's doing The new Worthy Matron birds, many of which were on well for I987 88 is Jean Soest, the their way South. new Worthy Patron for David Fleischmann and two This is always a fun place to gentlemen friends went bear 1987-88 is Donald Dutcher. visit, especially in the fall and hunting. No bear! But they Their Installation will be spring held on Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. saw bear and moose. Sunday afternoon Rich and Wednesday evening the Congratulations to Martin American Legion held one of Deb Soest put the boat an Geelhoed on his donating five Duncan Lake. They saw about gallons of blood to the Grand their famous steak fry’s. The 50 Canadian Geese, some Valley Blood Bank. steaks were so tender you could almost cut them with ducks, and a blue Heron. Clair and Barbara Waite They weren’t the only ones spent last week on vacation. your fork. on the lake either as they saw Clair had to go to Traverse All the food was delicious. Could have had more people another boat with a fisherman City for a National Guard When they got the boat Reunion. Barbara and Clair though. took a trip up North farther to Manistee. The weather was nasty. Last week Monday Thelma Gehl. Jean and Mary Durkee and David. Wila Bockstahler, Diane De Young and friend, and Caledonia Elementary Principal Tonya Porter all at­ tended Pat Kayser’s mother Ann Ogg’s, funeral mass. The Mass was held at St. Francis Church in Grand Rapids, celebrated by Fr. Antekeier. Last week Wednesday Al and Sally Niles and Dorothy Fmkbciner left for up north to WEIGHT CONTROL TOP SMOKING their trailer for a vacation. do­ 8:30 p.m. I FEE MO p.m. / FEE MO ing some painting and return­ ing yesterday David and Marian and Mandy Finkbeiner and friend also went up on the weekend. Caledonia American Legions bingo jackpot is nowup to $350 this week Bingo is Seminars include: Literature and on Thursday evenings. Come Hypnotic Conditioning Cassette Tape and join the fun' Last Sunday the Ralph Gehls and Jun visited at Larry and Marcia Gehls who For personal or private were having nine of Marcias NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS You Can do it! STOP SMOKING LOSE WEIGHT SELF PSYCH HYPNOSIS SEMINARS With DAVID ROWE YOU'LL BE HYPNOTIZED FOUR TIMES MID SESSION MONEY BACK consultation: (SIS) 569-ROWE (7695) SPONSOR: BILLIE'S BEAUTY SALON Thor nappie Kellogg Community Education On the Lake” 555 S Snore frw (keen Law LOCATED: Call 891-8017 Thornappie Kellogg S8&5 Bender Rp 1 Open Days ana Evenings By Appointment PHONE: (616) 795-3397 BILLIE RUSSELL. OWNER 25 r£A«S at THE SAME lOCATKJH DATE: Thursday. Oct 15 Dairy judging winners told The Kent County 4-H Dairy Judging team placed first in the State Competition on Aug. 19 at Michigan State University during Michigan Dairy Days. (Pictured from left are) Jennifer Cook of Lowell. Stacey Skinner of Caledonia Jamie Cook of Lowell and Phil Bowman of Alto. The man on the far right is not identified. Paul Myer served os coach for the team. TK hosting Parents College Financial Aid Night The Counseling Office of Thornapplc Kellogg High School is sponsoring a Finan­ cial Aid Night on Wednesday. Oct. 21. at 7 p.m. in the Thor nappie Kellogg High School library. The program will be directed to parents of high school seniors, however. family for Sunday dinner The Ralph Gehls went for a drive and enjoyed dinner at Big Boys in Hastings. Later on Thelma drove down to St. Francis “Sister of Mercy’’ convent and picked up Sister Caroline and drove out to Hudsonville and they visited Suzie and Paul La Plante. They had a nice visit with them. Phillip Durkees wife, after visiting her mother, came over to Garry and Jean Durkees to visit as her hus­ band and Garry are home from their trip. Congratulations to Michelle Lynne Moon and Michael Ar­ thur Miller who were married on Aug. 29 at the Douglas Walker Park in Byron Center. The parents of the couple are Richard K. and Susan K. Moon of Caledonia and Ar­ thur E. and Gloria Miller of Torrington, Conn. Deboral Jeanne Bartlett and Jeffrey Lee Piersma will ex­ change wedding vows on Dec. 18, 1987. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs William Bartlett of Caledonia. The groom-to-be is the son of Mrs. Gordon Piersma of Hudsonville. Congratulations to Jim and Connie Henn ip of Caledonia who will celebrate their silver wedding anniversary on Oct 19 Happy Birthday io Joyce Jousma and Melba Kraft who celebrate their birthdays on Oct 31. Josie Mickels is president of the Greater Caledonia Area Senior Citizens group for the next year. Good luck Josie. I hope you have a good year. Kim Van Port Fleet had her tonsils out Monday morning Hope she feels as good as new real soon Well the sun is shinning The leaves are falling And I have lots of things to do this week Have a good week and keep smiling students themselves and parents of underclassmen may find the program informative Dave Steffee, director of financial aid at Aquinas Col­ lege. will be the guest speaker and will answer questions from those attending. Participants will receive handouts on college costs, financial aid programs and a worksheet for determining eligibility for financ ial aid In terested parents of any school district are invited to attend Persons requiring more in formation should contact Tom Flctke at the Thornapple Kellogg High School Counseling Office. Quarterly Chamber meeting announced Steve Wiersum, new presi­ dent of the Middleville Chamber of Commerce has invited the United Develop­ ment Group as special guest speaker at the quarterly meeting of the Middleville Chamber of Commerce to be held Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 12:30 p.m. at the Middlevilla. The United Developmental Group will be in charge of the new Industrial and Business Center planned for the Am­ way property across from the new Steelcase plant on south Broadmor All area business people and interested residents are welcome to attend There will be a buffet at noon followed by the meeting at 12:30 p.m. Please RSVP the Mid dleville Inn at 795-3640. Drivers should be “oil loyal” Along with a gixxl battery and recent tuneup, the correct engine oil also can help ensure quick vehicle starts this winter, reports AAA Michigan. The Big Three U.S automakers now recommend SAE 5W-3O oil for winter use in most models to improve starting, cold-weather perfor­ mance and fuel economy. Most owner’s manuals state that 5W-3O can be used if the outside temperature does not exceed 60 degrees and should be used if the temperature is below zero degrees Because SAE 5W-3O has a lower viscosity level than SAE I0W-30, the oil is thin ner and less likely to become thick and gluey when temperatures drop, thus en­ suring that engine parts can move freely. To perpare for the height of winter, drivers should change oil in November or December The owner’s manual or marks on the engine oil-filler cap should slate which oil the manufacture recommends. “All You Can Eat" Chili Supper Friday, October 23rd • 5 to 7 p.m. Hosted by the Caledonia Band Boosters Dinner will be served in the Jr. High Cafeteria & includes: Chili & crackers, hot dogs and chips, coffee, milk or juice and dessert. Adults ^/Children 5-12 ‘1*/Under 5 FREE �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 15. 1987 I Page 7 Pledges coming in for St. Jude Hospital Nathan Dunn, a patient at St. Jude Children s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., also rode in the bike-athon to benefit the research and treatment institution. Organizers are still collec­ ting pledges as they tally money raised in a bike-a-thon in Caledonia Saturday to benefit St Jude Children's Research Hospital in Mem phis. Tenn. Chns Malec was one of the organizers His wife. Kate, and his sister. Lon Dunn of Hastings, also helped w ith the event Among the riders was Nathan Dunn. Lon's son. who has received treatment for leukemia at St. Jude Nathan is now in remission, his mother said He and his mother will be going to St Jude next week for one of Nathan’s periodic checkups. Kellie Keller, daughter of Kenneth and Cathy Keller, a1 13-year-oid redhead, rode in her first bike-a-thon Saturday. Eight years ago Kellie was involved in a car-train acci­ dent which left her w ith par­ tial paralysis. •• Kelli told me I can do it'." her mother said Kelli rode more than five miles to earn money to help other children. BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 9548 (M37) Thursday. 6:30 p.m. Newhouse-Drew engaged Mr. and Mrs. Charles Newhouse. Trails End Rd.. Middleville, are pleased to an Touncc the engagement of heir daughter, laurel Ann to Mr Michael C. Drew, son of Mr and Mrs. Mel Drew. Hudsonville. laiurie is a graduate of ^FALL TRIPS £ Thornapple-Kellogg High School and Western Michigan University. Mike is a graduate of Hud sonville High School and Davenport College. A Feb. 26 wedding is planned. Andrews to observe 65th wedding anniversary The 65th wedding anniver sary of Mr and Mrs Virgil R Andrews of Hickory Cor­ ners was noted recently with a family reunion and anniver sary celebration at the Easiwiwxl Community Center. The event was hosted by their daughter. Mrs. Arlene Triestram. Kalamazoo, and family. Mr. Andrews and the former Velma C. Bedford were married Sept. 30. 1922. in Caledonia Mr Andrews' father, the Rev. Charles An drews. officiated Besides their daughter, they have two granddaughters and a greatgrandson Mr Andrews is retired ow ncr/operator of Andrews Garage in Augusta. Mrs. An­ drews is retired as office manager at Mahoney’s Fashions. Kelli Keller, daughter of Ken and Cathy Keller of Hastings, rode five miles in the St. Jude bike-a-thon in Caledonia last Saturday. The following trips are being offered by the CALEDONIA COMMUNITY EDUCA TION office: Gatlin Brothers Oct. 29. 1987. Miller Audi torium. Kalamazoo. Cost: $28.00. Leaving Caledonia at 5:15 p.m. Reservations must be made by Oct. 1$. Singing in the Rain Nov. 9. 1987. Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo. Cost: $30 00 Leaving Caledonia at 5:15 p.m. Reserva tions must be made by Nov. 1. Call — 891-8117 for reservation*. Ott'-** Open house set for Martins An open house celebrating the golden wedding anniver­ sary of George W. and Helen Martin, formerly of the We didn’t forget! HAPPY 18TH Meagan We love you! Caledonia/Middleville area, will be held Sunday. Oct. 18 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the home of Bruce and Marcia Martin. 4743 Kimball S.E.. Kent wood. No gifts, please. The Martins' children are Bruce and Marcia Marlin and Dave and Sharon Kaechele. They have three grandsons. A 1st Baptist will have abuse program In keeping with the Substance Abuse Awareness Month in the community, on Oct. 18. Rev Bruce Stewart of the First Baptist Church will be speaking on the topic: “America’s Number One Drug Problem" in the 6 p.m service. Also. Pastor Bill Kenney will be showing the film. A Cry for Freedom deal­ ing w ith drug addiction to the high school Sundav School class at 9.45 a m., and speak­ ing to the parents of teens at 7:30 p.m. about teenage drug and alcohol usage, symptoms of addiction and intervention The public is cordially invited to attend Happy 21st Birthday JULIE! Oct. 17 th: <1 V LENDER SEE US FOR AN ENERGY SAVING HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN! Fall is such a beautiful time of year. It is easy to be fooled into thinking winter is far off or will not be as fierce as in the past. However, while loan costs are low . . . this is the time to add insulation, install new storm doors and windows and just plain tighten-up the home front. You can do the work yourself Of hire some­ one for the job, the choice is yours, but for the best financ­ ing deal, you can count on us! listings (fTtlp ® (ink Offices in Hastings, Middleville, Nashville and Bellevue �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 15. 1987 Middleville inches closer to 0-K Blue title It’s the portion of the said Rhmes. ‘It's something schedule where inches can that happens year after year and I wasn’t so sure Lee seem like miles. Middleville crept closer to didn’t have something to do an O-K Blue football title last with it this year They ’re a Friday with a 42-8 thrashing nice baliclub.” The Trojans started slowly of Lee. scoring on a 15-yard run by The win upped the Trojans Tim Mesecar in the first record to 6-0 overall and 5-0 in the league Byron Center quarter and a 30-yard pass upset Godwin 6-0 last Friday from Mike Brotherton to to tie the Wolverines for se­ Lance Patnoudc for a 12-0 cond place in the league at lead .. hi. 2 <ihxiri Un > ' Trojan coadrKdith Rhmcv. three yard run to male it TZU and after the Rebels drove to whose team led only 12-8 al the half, said slow first halves the one-foot line seconds are common against the before the half, the lead didn’t Rebels, who fell to 3-3 with look extremely safe But the Trojan defense held and the the loss It’s normal for us at Lee.” team was able to enjoy a 12-8 halftime lead. Mesecar s four-yard scor­ ing rar. in the third quickly made it 20-8 and Mike Smith s 14-yard TD ran mid­ way through the period clin­ ched the game. Mesecar ac­ counted for one two-point conversion while Jeff Page grabbed a pass from Brother­ ton for the other Middleville made it 36-8 later in the penod on a to winning the O-K Blue. “That’s exactly how we look at it." he said. “The kids are looking at it like Lee was one stop, that Comstock Park this week will be another and that Godwin the week after that will be a better stop. It’s 8-of-l2 passes for 106 yards VanStee. who rushed for 40 yards, also caught two passes for 55 yards. Meanwhile. Lee had 145 yards on the ground and 133 through the air. still an uphill climb for us. " Middleville rushed for 342 yards including 195 for Mesecar on 22 carries. 50 yards on four carries by Smith and 35 yards on four carries from Brotherton Brotherton also completed Brotherton. Chris Vanstee closed out the scoring in the fourth penod on a 20-yard TD pass from Brotherton. To Rhmes. the win means the Trojans are one step closer Middleville’s Don Peters (38) returns a punt in the football game against Lee Friday night. Caledonia grid team drops another close game, 14-12 Chris VanStee (33) Ines to avoid a Lee tackler in Middleville’s 42-8 romp of the Rebels. The Caledonia Fighting Scots dropped their fifth game of the grid season. 14-12 to Comstock Park. This is the fourth close one Caledonia has lost by less than a touchdown. The difference in the game again were five fumbles and 65 yards in penalties. The Scots again were lead by Troy Shane, who has 140 carries and 737 yards so far this season. Troy has averag­ ed 5.2 yards per carry this season and out of his 140 car­ ries has only fumbled two times out of 17 fumbles the Scots have this season as a team. Troy led all rushers with 161 yards rushing and two touchdowns Friday. Another bright spot is receiving Greg Kral is one the best in the conference with nine catches for 209 for 23.2 yard average per catch. Caledonia rushed for 194 yards and threw for 25 for 219 yards The defense was led by Dave Wilson and Chip Net/el with game efforts for awards. The Scots host Byron Center this Friday at home. Soccer team defeats 2 ranked foes The Trojan Varsity soccer team had an outstanding week, defeating two topranked teams in the OK Rain­ bow Conference. On Tuesday last week. Middleville traveled to Forest Hills Central for a rematch between the leagues top two goalkeepers Todd Fredrickson and TK’s Jandt Herweyer. Earlier in the season, the two teams had bat­ tled to a 1 -1 double-overtime tie. In the rematch. Mid­ dleville shut out FHC 1-0 in a fine game led by goal-scorer Dave French. On Thursday, the Trojans averaged an earlier 1-0 loss at South Christian by defeating the Sailors 1-0 at home. The game was a scoreless battle until Dave French punched through the winning goal with less than two minutes remain­ ing. It was his eighth goal of the season Middleville completes its regular season play this week with games at Forest Hills Northern and Lowell. The Trojans will then host Grand Rapids Christian on Monday, Oct. 19, in a first-round District contest. The Trojan J Vs complete a fine season with a winning record as they also travel to FHN and Lowell this week CUP A SAV1 ______ HOLLAND BULBS ARE IN! 10% Off“ I League tennis f match rained ?!■ Thornapple Floral & Gift Shop out, reset j^ll 114 River Street, Middleville The Caledonia girls’ tennis conference meet scheduled for Tuesday. Oct. 6. barely begun before it had to be called due to rain. It is scheduled to be replayed on Monday. Oct. 12. Regional matches were held on Fndav. Oct. 9. at Forest Hills Central H S The Scots came in m ninth place ahead of Rogers, Ionia. Greenville and Lowell. Those winning points for Caledonia were se­ cond singles. Stephanie Brun: firs doubles. Jenny Bushman and Traci Pnes; and third doubles. Kim Graham and Katie Ramses W Call ... 795-3331 !S’ POSITION OPENINGS - RETAIL CLERK/CASHIER Applications are being accepted tor part-time positions with the soon to-be-open Gun Lake Pharmacy Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays Interested persons should apply to ... PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W. Green St., Hastings, Ml 49058 (Or pick up application at Gun Lake Family Medicine, 12850 Chief Noonday Rd Wayland. Ml 49348 / EOE �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 15, 1987 / Page 9 Caledonia harriers knock off unbeaten Trojan team, 15-46 In the battle between the two remaining undefeated teams in the O.K Blue Con­ ference. the Caledonia Fighting Scots put forth a strong team performance to defeat the Middleville Trojans 15-46. The Scots captured the first five places with Dave Smith 1- 16:56. John Barstis 2- 17:03. Tim Hodgkinson 3- 17:17. Jeff Pierce 4-17:28. and Mark Cherpes 5-17:32 Other top finishers for Caledonia were Sam Wilkin­ son 7-17:50. Mike Berends 10- 18:11. and Andy Lille 11- 18:35 The top finishers for Middleville were Ken Carpenter 6-17:41. Steve Becker 8-18 03. Ed Neuman 9-18:04. and Scott Palmer 12- 18:42. The Scots have now moved their season dual meet record to 10 wins and 0 losses. The Caledonia boy s Cross Country team is currently rated seventh in the State Class *‘B" ratings On Saturday. Oct. 10. the Scots won the second place trophy in their division of the Rockford Invitational The somewhat ailing Scots finish ed in a competitive second place behind the Fremont Packers who are currently rated as the best team in Class B In the 11 team race the Scots top five runners finished in the top 15. Dave Smith finished in first place in the very good field of 71 runners with a time of 17:04. The other Scot finishers were Tim Hodgkinson 9-17:46. John Middleville eagers split pair of games Barstis 10-17:47. Mark Cherpes 11-17:49. Sam Wilkinson 15-18:03. and Mike Berends 28-19:02 The final team scores were Fremont 24. Caledonia 46. West Catholic 80. Northview 121. Godwin 169. Hudson­ ville 178. Forest Hills Nor­ thern 183. Lowell 183. Com­ stock Park 215. Belding 266. and Kelloggsvilie 294. In the J.V. race Paul Bur­ chfield was first, while Andy Lillie was third and Eric Cur­ tis was 13th. Hamilton was good enough to nose the Hawkeyes by a single shot In the Lee match. Mid­ dleville defeated the Rebels 164 179 Mike Lytle led the charge with a one over par 36. Villa Lassies Stephenson &. Lawyer 14-6, Gavin’s Chev. 13-7, Shoemaker Builders 13-7. Good GMC 13-7, Geukes Market 12-8, Lescoa 11-9, Bruce’s Frame 11-9, Western Auto 10-10, Booth Insurance 10-10, Unity Satellite 10-10, Yankee Springs Golf 9-11. Viking 8-12. Professional Pharmacy 7-13, Baughman Marina 7-13, Kuhtics 6-14. Middle Villa 6-14 High Series - T. Williams 550, N Kelley 521, M. Daniels 518, S. Eaton 516, M. Curtis 503. High Games - T. Williams 215. K. Needham 202, D. Cappon 201, S Eaton. L. Rosenberger 198, J Stauffer. P Johnson 195. Early Risers Pin Pointers 17-3. Pannetts 14-6. Yoders 12-8. Weebles 10-10. Meat Balls 9-11. Our Village General 9-11. Happy Strikers 9-11. High Game - G. Hull 194. Thursday Night Classic Bowling Gavin Chevrolet & Buick 16-4. Robertson Plbg & Htng 14 6. Seif & Sons Chevrolet Inc. 13-7. Garbow Real Estate 13-7, Paragon 12-8, Cinder Pharmacy 10-10, Middle Villa 10-10, A.B. Lock 9-11. Simpson In­ dustries 9-11, Marposs 9-11, Good Pal Farms 8-12, Doug’s Auto Service 8-12, Geukes Meat Market 8-12. Thomapple Kitchen 8-12, Cascade Home Improvement 7-13, Northern Equipment 6-14. High Game - G. Colborn 247. B Boyle 225, K. Morgan 222, D. Finkbeiner 214, N. Haight 210. High Series - B. Boyle 608. G. Colborn 591, D.Stauffer 580. R Cox 573. K Morgan 570. Scott Thomas had a 41. Eric Seubring a 43. and Scott Olthouse a 44 Mike Rose led Lee w ith a 41. In that same match, league leaders, and undefeated Comstock Park, shot a 148 with scores of 36. 36. 38. 38. In their 171-172 win over Hamilton at Ironwood. Mike Lytle had a 37. Scott Thomas a 43. Eric Seubring a 45. and Craig Northrup a 46 Matt Tams had a 40 to lead Hamilton Brad Velding led Bryon Center with a 37 and a 168 team total in that same match Saturday. Oct 3. the O-K Blue Conference held their TK junior varsity wins L. DeVries 169. S. Durkee 168. G. Seubring 166. P. Brinks 165. High Series - G. Hull 469. L. DeVeies 466. G. Seubring 456. W Schut 452, N. Regiler 450. conference meet at the Or­ chard Hills Golf Course. Comstock Park shot a 311 with scores of 76. 77. 77. 81 to win the tournament. Caledonia shot a 342. Byron Center a 354. Hamilton a 358. Kelloggsvilie a 360. Mid dleville a 367 and Lee and Godwin had 38O's. Mid­ dleville’s scores were Mike Lytle 87. Eric Seubring 88. Scott Thomas 92. Craig Nor­ thrup 100. Middleville finish­ ed seventh in the final standings. Next week Middleville takes on Maple Valley at the Yankee Springs Golf Course, has their scramble night. Beat the Coach night, and JV Tour nament at Gracewil. and the Regional* at Saskatoon. The TK Jayvee’s continued their winning streak by defeating Caledonia by the score of 44 to 36 and Lee by the score of 49 to 24. These two victories improved their overall record to 9-1 and their league record to 5-0. Against the Scots, the Lady Trojans jumped out ahead 15 to 5 in the first quarter and were ahead 21 to 15 at the half. It was a very good game with both teams playing well. It was a total team victory with these players leading the scoring for TK. Against the Lee Rebels, the Lady Trojans had a big first quarter by outscoring the Rebels 18 to 7 and were ahead at the half 27 to 16. All of the players played a good game and leading the scoring was Jenn Karel and Gina Cline with 10 points each. A8a,nslSa well and made them turn the Trojans, ball over. ' satd Tropin coach Sprague says at the mid­ • cnra.vue point °t the seascwi his team Header Hannapel led Mid has endured the roughest part dleville with 12 points and ad- of X* «b«)ule ded nine rebounds. Pam "» s txen tough he ££. Eaglen scored II points and Hw of our losses luve been Martha Funk added 11 agamst state ranked teams rebounds Bu,1’hc f"1'! are fairly well TK golf team wins 2 matches The Middleville Golf Team played their best golf of the year, the week of Sept 28-30 Their 164 team score against Lee and Comstock Park was their low score of the year and their 171 team score against Powerful Caledonia raced past Middleville 57-37 last ™ Tuesday. but the Trotans did «« penod Middleville ran manage to club Lee 58-27 o. off 10 stra.ght points Jo slice the lead to 20-18. but Thursday Middleville is now 4-6 Caledonia came back with a 2 run to make it 30-20 at overall and 3-2 in the O-K 10the half. Blue Caledonia led 40-26 after Against Lee. the Trojans jumped to a safe 30-13 P'™*. Funk Gray each halftime lead and were never Fu"k and ■*r-d Shelly s enpg _____ scored ___ 10. points and had threatened. '“hot well, pressed seven rebounds for the Trojan eighth graders lose first game, 28-9 The Middleville eighth grade basketball team lost its first game of the season 28-9 to Caledonia. The game was much closer than the score in­ dicated The Trojan record is now 4-1. The third quarter saw Caledonia outscore TK 6-4 to take a 14-8 lead into the final quarter Caledonia was able to outscore T.K. 14-1 in the final quarter as some Caledonia starters scored a number of baskets against the Trojan* bench. Scoring for T.K were Alicia Batson with 4 points. Mandy Pranger 2 points. Heather Zoulck 2 points and Jessica Weatherhead 1 point The eighth grade basketball team improved their record to 5-1 with a 20-14 victory over Lee The Trojans look control of the game early and built a 9-4 first quarter lead By halftime they had increased it to 13-8 Scoring for the Trojanas were Alicia Batson 7 points and Jessica Weatherhead 5 points. THE ORIGINAL WINDOW MATERIAL Reduce your heating bills this winter Get WARP S* FLEX-O-GLASS’, the ORIG­ INAL window matenal. FLEX-O-GLASS provides UNMATCHED CLARITY and LONG LASTING PROTECTION year after year by blocking cold drafts to SAVE YOU FUEL. Just tack or tape over screens or windows. See and feel the difference Warp s FLEX-O-GLASS can make Take this ad to your local lumber or hardware store to make sure you get the ORIG­ INAL, crystal clear, long lasting, top quality FLEX-O-GLASS window matenal WARP BROS.. CHICAGO, ILL 60651 Pioneers in Plastics since 1924 Cheaper Brand Actual unretouched photo NSW EXTENDEPJHOURS OPEN EARLIER. OPEN LATER. OPEN SATURDAYS PnmeBank has just put more hours in the day for full-service banking You U have access to your money - and access to our PnmeBank Personable Bankers They 11 be there just for you MoanOffic*: Sofwday: 8 30 a an -5:30 pm Mon through Fri 9 a m.-noon at the following offices • Cascade-5930-28th Street. SE • Alpine- 3500 Alpine Avenue NW • Plainfield-3950Plainfield Avenue. NE 9am-6 pm Mon Wed Fn 9am 5pm Tues Thurs Kentwood—2380-44th Street S E Wyoming—220-28th Street S W PnmeBank fas* feme faM 795 3361 �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 15. 1987 Annual seniors dinner on Oct. 20 The Middleville United Methodist Church women are holding the annual Senior Citizens dinner on Oct. 20 at noon. Thomapple Kellogg School Official Board Minutes REGULAR MEETING THORNAPPLE KELLOGG BOARD OF EDUCATION October 5 198/ Moating called Io order by Pretident Williamson at 7 35 p.m . in the High School Library Present Williamson. Law Miller Siebetma Verlinde Absent Thaler VonElst Administrators present Gar­ rett. Barber Dugan. Rich. Sonford. Donna Bray Business Manager Motion by Verlinde seconded by Siebesmo to adopt the Agenda os presented Yeos All Noys. None Motion carried Motion by Verlinde. seconded by Law to approve the Minutes of the meetings of the Board of Education on September 22. 1987 os written, and approve the September 14, 1987 as written with correction of the amount of the 1967 Building and Site bills to be $106,926 20 (instead of $106 929 20) Yeos All Nays None Motion carried. Motion by Verlinde. seconded by Law to approve the bills presented for September 1987 for General Fund in the amount of $442,551 98 and 1987 Building 4 Site in the amount of $147 727 78. Yeos Members Verlinde. VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES OFFICIAL MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MINUTES September 22. 1987 President Thatcher called the meeting to order at 7 00 p m. Present Bray File eh Hardy Myers. Riley and VondenBerg Absent None Guests Morge Loew. James and Patricia Bowman, Ross Seldom, news reporters. Dr Ralph Chandler and Janet lawory Minutes of the September 8 1987 meeting were approved os rood James Bowman and Ross Sclafani have agreed upon the division and purchase of the former Village Hall property. Bray moved that Council hold a public hearing to vacate the alley south side of Main Street. Support by Hardy Ayes all, Carried. Dr. Ralph Chandler approached Council with the resumes for Police Chief Position. Council and Dr. Chandler reviewed the 12 resumes and nar­ rowed it to 3 candidates. George Bartoszek. Louis Shoemaker, and Ralph Romzek Council will hold the regular meeting October 27. 1987 at 6 X p.m. and 7 00 p.m Dr Ralph Chandler and Council will inter­ view the 3 candidates for the position of Police Chief Manager Roon presented to Council the bids on a backhoe Bray moved that Council accept the bid for a John Deere bockhoe lor the cost of $26 000 00 Support by Hardy Ayes 6 and nay 1 Mo lion Carried Myers moved that Council enter into dosed session at 8 53 p.m. for the purpose of discussing land acquisition. Support by Har dy. Roll Coll: Bray aye, Filcek aye Hardy aye, Myers aye. Riley aye, VondenBerg aye, and Thatcher aye. Motion carried. Council returned to regular ses­ sion at 9:27 p.m. With no further business. Hardy moved for adjournment. Support by Bray Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m. Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk This year special honor will go to octogenarians of the community The Ledge Livelies from Grand Ledge will entertain at the dinner S>eO»sma M.ll«r Williamson Law Nays Mambars Nona. Mo tion carried. Prtsidsnt Williamson prasanted pas« Board members since 1952 with a plaque in recognition of their years of ser­ vice Those members in atten­ dance were Ek dal Buys Norman Carpenter. Chester Geukes Richard Hamilton George Lon­ don. William McKeown David Ot­ to Rex Schod Gordon Sothord William Stehouwer James Swin­ son Wesley VanRhee Robert Wenger Katherine Wieringa •Robert Courts. ’Stephen El les •Presented at on earlier meeting. Those not present but will receive plaques were Jock Brown MD Terry Flynn. Glenn Holtz. Dennis Martin James Millard MD. John Mulligan DDS. Arnold Porker Gordon Replogle Karl Rock Horold Simon. Ivon Thaler Duane Thatcher Earl VonderPopppen After the presentations the Board recessed at 7 50 pm. for the purpose of taking the past members group picture Bock in Regular Session at 7:55 p.m. Motion by Miller seconded by Siebesmo to accept the Audit Report for the year ended 6 X 87 os submitted by the firm of Krenz and Saurman Yeas. All. Nays. None Motion carried Motion by Siebesmo. seconded by Law to declare October os Substance Abuse Awareness Month in the Thornoppie Kellogg School District Yeas. All Nays, None. Motion corned. Motion by Verlinde seconded by Miller to approve the School Questionnaire for use in the High School and Middle School os revised on substance abuse. Yeas. All Nays None Motion carried. Revisions ore 1. <2 use word (Optional) 2. <93 thru 100 (use threechoice answers) 3. <117 thru IX (Add Key Letter "H" - Don't Know) Finance Committee will meet Monday. October 12. 1987 at 7:00 p.m., in the Administration Building to finalize the Budget. Tabled • Procedure for Destruc­ tion of Special Ed Files. Since this is a model procedure more input [ Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. If any octogenarians in the Middleville area did not receive a special invitation in the mail, they are cordially in­ vited to attend is being done to assure perfection Motion by Verlinde seconded by Siebesmo to approve the Handbooks for the Elementories Middle School and High School as written. Yeos All. Nays. None. Motion carried. Motion by Verlinde. seconded by Miller that the maximum tui­ tion rates for the Thornoppie Kellogg School District for the 1987-88 school year be set at $450 20 Elementary and $559 66 Secondary. Motion by Miller seconded by Law to approve Thornoppie Kellogg District's participation in the Leadership Training Program with guidelines thru the KISD Consortium. Yeas All. Nays. None. Motion carried N. Barber stressed attention on class overload. The Board approv­ ed to post a part-time position for a Speech Pathologist due to new State Aid ruling and indication of reimbursement. H. Dugan had information regarding graduation celebra­ tions. The Board was polled and agreed to pursue transportation means and postage costs pertain­ ing to this project information. Community School requested more information regarding the Building Use Policy. The Board Policy Committee to review this Policy for possible changes. President Williamson com­ mended the Administrators for their most informative reports ac­ companying the Agenda Special Meeting - Award of Bids for Phase II, Page Elementary, on Monday November 9. 1987 6 X p.m. Administration Building. Middle School Tennis Court pro ject referred to the Finance Com­ mittee October 12 meeting for recommendations to the full Board at the November meeting Motion by Verlinde. seconded by Low to adjourn. Yeas. All. Noys, None. Motion carried. Adjournment at 9:50 p.m. Katie Wieringa expressed thanks to the Board for recogni tion of service for all the past Board Members. John H. Miller, Jr. Secretory, Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Official Board Minutes CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is y Tuesday 5:00 p.m,____________ ”_____________________ Thank You Miscellaneous CARD OF THANKS The family of Helen M. Berends would like to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors for the many lovely cards, beautiful flowers, prayers and food which was brought to our homes. Special thanks to Rev. Carl Staser for his comfort­ ing words, to Conrad and Henrietta Beeler for the funeral arrangements. To all those who helped us in their own way, may God bless each and every one. Gordon and Nellie Zuvcrink and Family Bill and Bcmetta Berends ________________ and Family ATTENTION: Recliner customers, a special 2 for 1 recliner sale, will be held at Blanco Furniture, in Shelbyville, on October 22, 23, A 24. Yes, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, recliner specials from 2 for $299 up to 2 for $699. Genuine bargains, dealers welcome. Only 5 money saving minutes south of Wayland. Blanco Furniture, in Shelbyville. 672-5115_______ IN MEMORUM In lovipg memory of our husband and father, Jack Ridder ikhoff, who passed away 18 years ago, October, 16, 1969. Always remembered no nutter how long, the memories you left remain ever strong You arc always in our thoughts and live forever in our hearts. Sadly missed by Liz, Dick & Family WE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE this opportunity to thank all of the friends, relatives and acquaintances who took the time to attend the fantastic surprise party to honor our 25lh anniver­ sary. We would especially like to thank Pal and Iris Loftus, Dean and Denise Gam, Kate and Bill Mastaw and our daughter, Miss Bridget R. Loftus. Wc must confess it was a shocking surprise. John and Marge Loftus Business Services POLE BUILDINGSCompletcly erected 24’x40’x8’ $3650. Includes one service door and choice of 9x7 overhead or slider. Fast starts on most build­ ings, contact us on any size. Call Mecca Buildings for your local representative at 1-800-544-6682 or Local 616-887-8855______________ RESIDENTIAL GLASS WORK DONE. Repairing storm windows, screens, install­ ing shower doors, and mirror work done. Call 945-9696 ask for Joe. The Right Prescription for Tour Lawn Mower THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD REGULAR MEETING Country Crafts * Dried Flowers • Pumpkins ■ Apples: Macs, Empire, Jons, Delicious • Sweet Cider • Preserves • Honey fcPPLC CIDGR Hilton's Apple Acres 2893 108th St., Caledonia, Ml • 891-8019 KEITH BE»GV - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS RJELOt GASDESEL SERMNG HOME FARM XXJSTRY 3 Oil! nt. 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA Ml 49316 (616)891-6198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE The regular meeting of the Thornapple Township Board was held September 14, 1987 Supervisor Boysen called the meeting to order at 7:14 p.m. Present Boysen Getty Eaton. Kenyon Absent Rock Others Present Fire Chief Ke­ nyon. Ambulance Coordinator To Ion The minutes of the lost regular meeting were approved as read Printed bills in the amount of $12 291 32 were reviewed Getty moved the bills be allowed sup­ ported by Eaton. Yeas- Boysen Getty Eaton Kenyon AbsentRock Motion carried Treasurers report reviewed and placed on file Rock entered the meeting at 7 45 p.m. The Supervisor reod a request from the Village Planning Com mission for assistance m serving a recognition dinner for Village and Township employees in Oc­ tober Following discussion the Board agreed to lend assistance m this endeavor The Sexton s report for the month of August was reod and placed on file Dtscussaon was held on Fire Department and Ambulance Ser­ vice by laws Rock moved that arboration be used as a means to resolve disputes Motion sup­ ported by Eaton Yeas all. Mo­ tion earned- The Supervisor will abtom further dar«4*cation from me attorney before action is taken to adopt the by-laws. The Board concurred in the recommendation of the Super­ visor to appoint Frank Brown to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission expiring 11-1-89 The Board scheduled a reorganirational meeting of the Planning Commission on 10-19-87 and members will be so notified Following d.scussion of the agreement with the County regarding distribution of library penal fines Kenyon moved, sup­ ported by Rock that the Super visor execute the agreement for penal fines only with the School Board. Yeas - all Motion carried. The Ambulance Coordinator reported the ambulance service members are requesting compen sotion comparable to the Fire Department, for monthly meetings'training. Following discussion Getty moved rhe EMT $ be compensated for regular and special meetings at the rate of $10 per meeting effective this dote Motion supported by Eaton Yeas ■ all. Motion carried The Fire Chief reported that there were 6 fire runs and 28 am­ bulance runs in the month of August He also recommended that Robert Woodard be ap­ pointed Assistant Chief effective 12-187 Getty moved to accept the recommendation of the Fire Chief for the appointment of Robert Woodard as Assistant Chief effective 12-1-87. Motion supported by Rock Yeos all Mo­ tion carried With no further business ap­ pearing the meeting was adjourn­ ed at 9 57 p.m Donna Kenyon Clerk Help Wanted HELP WANTED: Waiter, waitresses, nights, weekends. Apply in person Middle Villa Inn. 795-3640 E.O.E. PIAN IST NEEDED for Sunday services for new church starting in Middleville. Regular position with Sundays off if needed. Wages negotiable but generous. Possibility of organ in near future if you are able to play. Please contact Pastor Monte Bell at 532-6195 or PO Box 296, Middleville. BLANCO FURNTTl Shelbyville, is an authorized La Z-Boy dealer. La-Z-Boy makes quality wall recliners, rocking recliners, sofas, lovcscats, sectionals and sleepers. Blanco Furniture in Shelbyville, is located 5 money saving minutes west of Gun Lake. 672-5115 CLOCK CUSTOMERSlTscc the newest Howard Miller Grand Father, wall and mantle clock display, in West Michigan. Visit Blanco Furniture, in Shelbyville, for fine values everyday. Only 12 money saving minutes north of Plainwell. Blanco Furniture, in Shelbyville, 672-5115 HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS open and pressing Cider Saturday. OcL 17: "lt‘s Cider Time Festival.” Cider making 1800s press, apple butter making/open fire. Blacksmiths, arts and crafts, goat cart rides. Oct. 24: Biccntennal Wagon Train Camp. More!! Bring cameras. Good food. $2 adults, students free. 2 miles north Yankee Springs Stale Park entrance. 616-795-7530 WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792 2812 Wanted WANTED: Fiberglass cap to fit S-10 Chevy short box. Please call 795-9946 anytime. Christmas Items CRAFT BAZAAR, Wcdncs day, October 28, 9am 6pm, Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd., sponsored by GFWC-Gun Lake Area Women’s Club, 25 handicrafts exhibitors and baked goods. Info, Judy 795-7758 For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities available. Call 672-7110. MIDDLEVILLE 3 room apart, ment newly decorated, garage, $225. Henry, Re Max Broken 891-9219 Garage Sale CHURCH GARAGE SALE: OcL 16 A 17 from 9 to 5. Large selection of infant to adult clothing geared toward winter. Household A misc. items. 207 Arlington (M-37) 2 blocks north of traffic lighL Proceeds toward New Life Christian Fellowship Youth Ministries. Sell with Classifieds Phone 795-3345 Central Garage Towing 24 HOUR SERVICE 795-3369 945-4554 1-800-635-9964 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I October 15. 1987 / Page 11 Middleville graduate arrives for duty Warren J. Kidder Air Force Senior Airman Warren J. Kidder. son of Warren A and Judith M. Kid­ der of 4160 Norris Road. Delton, has arrived for duty with the 1915th Communica­ tions Squadron. Grissom Air Force Base. Ind. Kidder, an information systems operations specialist, is a 1983 graduate of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School. Middleville. Caledonia loses to Trojan jayvee eagers 44-36 The Caledonia J V girts' basketball team traveled to Middleville where they were defeated 44-36 by a good Middleville team The girls got off to a bad start They came within three points in the second half, only to fall behind again They were led in scoring by Amy Peterson with 17 points. On Thursday night, they traveled to Comstock Park defeating them 55-19. The Scots got an early lead quick ly. They forced many tur­ novers against the Panthers All players saw much action They were led in scoring by Gwyn Smith with 14 points followed closely by Amy Peterson with 12 points Thornapple Kellogg High School offers College Week During the week of Oct. 19-23. the Thornapple Kellogg Counseling Depart men! will be sponsoring Col­ lege Week for all juniors and seniors Many of the major colleges and universities in the state will be sending represen­ tatives Each representative will have one hour to inform students about their institu­ tion. and to answer any ques­ tions the students may have. Also during College Week the counseling department will be administering the PSAT/NMSQT Test to all in­ terested juniors, on Tuesday . Oct 20 The PSAT allows students to compare their abilities to do college work with the ability of other college bound students. Also, by taking the PSAT students are taking the first step in entering the scholarship program con­ ducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Parents and students with any questions should contact the counseling office at the high school. “Cuddle and Read” club is for non-readers The Kent County Library System's Cuddle and Read reading club is a year-round program for non-readers and their parents Children age 3-6 and their parents select books and library materials to enjoy together Each month, different booklists and takehome crafts and games are Scots defeat Trojans This week the Caledonia Giris Cross Country team defeated Middleville Thurs­ day by a score of 22-33. Placing for the Scots were Deb Schumacher 1st. Terri Ruehs 3rd. Kns Overmire 5th. Traci Goodnough 6th and Shannon Plants 7th On Satur­ day . the ladies participated in the Rockford Invitational at Pando Ski area. With a pair of medal winning performances the team finished seventh. 240 in sports at Caledonia The Caledonia Fighting Scots fall athletic teams have been busy practicing since Aug 10 in preparation for their seasons At the present time Caledonia has almost 200 athletes participating at the high school level and over 40 girls in the junior high school basketball program. Currently there are Foot­ ball - 83. 36 varsity . 18 junior varsity and 29 freshmen; Girls Basketball - 33, 12 varsity. 12 junior varsity and 9 freshmen. Boys Cross Country - 8; Girl Tennis - 19; Boys Golf - 14. Cheerleaders - 22. 8 varsity. 8 junior varsity and 6 freshmen. All 240 Caledonia fall sports athletes cordially invite you to come out and see them in action. available at the colorful bear display at each Kent County library branch. In October, for example, the booklist features stones about goblins and ghosts and there are paper Halloween decorations to cut out and assemble. Sign-up for the Cuddle and Read reading club is taking place now at all Kent County Library System branches. The program is an excellent way to introduce young children to the library and the pleasures of reading. Since famthes can take part any time, it’s a pro­ gram that fits in well with busy fail schedules. “Parents are becoming in­ creasingly aware of the im­ portance of reading in the lives of their children.” com­ ments Kent County Library • Children’s Services Coor­ dinator Mary Frydrych. “We’ve developed our Cud­ dle and Read program in response to that awareness. Membership in the Cuddle and Read club and the takehome activities are free. Visit the library with your youngsterJ'-fftciV^K books, and “cuddle and read”! Scot golfers beat Coopersville 170 to 200 The Caledonia golf team had an exciting final week of golf. They defeated Cooper ville by a score of 170 to 200. Rick Simpson led the beats with a 39 Mike Foreman and Joel Heinlein followed with 43 each. On Saturday. Caledonia participated in the Class B Regional at Saskatoon and shot their way to 6<h place finish. Scoring for Caledonia were Bill Leatherman 86. Rick Simpson 87. Mike Foreman 88. and Joel Heinlein 89 Whether you've got a growing young family ... Sts. Cyril and Methodius planning several Fall events Under the cncmiragcmcni of new priest. Fr Donald Neale. Jr . Sts Cyril and Methodius Church at Gun Lake has formed an activities committee which has schedul­ ed several events through November. A Harvest Weekend is plan­ ned for Oct. 17 and 18. Festivities will include an out­ door Mass, pig roast and a dance, to feature “Sound Sta­ tion," with Fr. Neale as disc jockey, on Saturday. On Sunday. Oct. 18. the seventh and eighth grade C.C.D. classes are par­ ticipating in a special guitar Mass, at 9 a m. Following Mass, the C.C.D. children will plant flower bulbs around the church. A hot dog roast and haynde arc planned tor the afternoon, concluding with cider and doughnuts, to bring the weekend to a close. The first annual Sts. Cyril and Methodius Halloween Family Bash is planned for Saturday. Oct. 31. The even­ ing will begin with a costume Mass at 5 p.m. at the church. The party and dance will follow at Catalpa Hall. On Nov. 15 a deer hunters Mass and breakfast will be held at 5 a m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Church. Or are settling down for your golden years. Senior citizens meals and events planned Menu Wednesday, Oct. 14 - Ham and cheese crosants. mixed greens, fresh fruit. 2% milk, margarine, mayonnaise. Thursday, Oct. 15 Salisbury steak gravy, whip­ ped potato, coleslaw. assorted roll. marg., fruit crisp. 2% milk Friday. Oct. 16 - Meat & cheese sandwich, split pea soup, celery and carrots, wheat bread, mayonnaise, fresh orange. 251 milk Monday. Ort. 19 - Roast beef au jus. boiled red potato, french style green beans, assorted roll. marg., variety’ cake. 2% milk Tuesday. Ort. 20 - Baked lasagna, salad and dressing, peas and carrots, garlic toast, marg . german choc. cake. 2% milk Events Wednesday. Ort. 14 - Color lour for ail. Nashville— quilting Hastings--Smg-along. arts and crafts. Delton Remmiscience Day Thursday Oct. 15 - DeltonRay Girrbach to speak 12:15. Nashs ille -Bingo. Hastings— Bingo. arts and crafts. Friday. Ort. 16 - NashvilleCrafts. Hastings-Popcom. Monday. Oct. 19 - DeltonLansing Gilbert. NashvilleShare a recipe. Hastings-Arts and crafts. Tuesday. Oct. 20 - Nashville- Fare we 11 to Florida. Hastings-Puzzle -------0-----Meals are available for those over 60 years of age. and spouse even if under 60 Suggested donation for Con­ gregate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted All Centers are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 1 p.m one day in advance for reserva­ tions. Meals are served at: Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave Monday, thru Fnday Nashvtile-Masonic Temple Monday. thru Fnday Delton-Faith United Methodist Church Monday. Wednesdav. and Thursdav Middles ille-VFW Post Monday. Wednesday. Thurs­ day &. Fnday Woodland Eagles Club Monday. Wednesdav. &. Fnday. Home Deliv ered .Meals art available at Exira Cost. 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MM Only7 C) Barry. Kent Aflegan Co Phone 795-3345 �Middleville. Ml / October 15, 1987 '7 DON'T BLAME YOU..." Rev. Monte C. Bell • For not wanting to be put to sleep by a boring sermon. • For not wanting to be ignored by everyone after the service. • For not wanting to sing difficult hymns. BUT- IF YOU LIKE... • People that care about you. • Interesting practical messages. • Inspirational hymns. YOU'LL LIKE ... Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People that Care! OPENING SERVICE Sunday, October 18th at 9:30 a.m. at Middleville Community Hall P.O. Box 296, Middleville, Mich. 49333 Phone (616) 532-6195 ff � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-10-22.pdf 5d0e77cab19aa805c65ddfb999243dee PDF Text Text °C 23-8? Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Middleville. Michigan 49333 117th Year'Twenty Cents No. 24 - October 22.1987 400 show their support... Pot Holes and Marianne Henley share a laugh and a bowl of potato salad. The VFW Hall in Mid dleville was the scene of a party last Saturday to show support for Pat and Jim Bowman by the community. Some 400 people attended the party to cat. drink and listen to the music of Bushwacker, a country music group headed by Mark Worth of Middleville. The Bowmans. Pat and Jim. lost their business. Kow Pat­ ties Saloon, in a June fire which also burned the village hall. Phil’s Pizzeria also suffered damage tn the fire The village council, to encourage both owners to rebuild, agreed to sell one-half of their property where the village hall stood to Bowman and the other half to Ross Sclafani. Pat and Jim Bowman share a smile at the party in their honor owner of Phil’s. Both owners are going to rebuild, they said. Bowman is planning to start construction as soon as he has P.T.O. sell 11,700 submarine sandwiches by Jean Gallup Several P.T.O. mothers who assembled II,700 sub­ marine sandwiches are pro­ bably still seeing them in their sleep. The sandwiches were assembled by the volunteer mothers for a fundraiser at West Elementary School in Middleville last week. Wendy Romph, chairperson for submarine sales, said "We had 200 parents and teachers participate this year, and had to make 200 more subs at the last minute because so many were sold.” Donations helped, she said. A total of 359 cartons were donated by Advance Packag­ ing Systems and 500 from Kraft Container, both of Grand Rapids. The subs were assembled and sent directly to a Wendy Romph inspects the refrigerated trailer which will hold the Submarines. necessary permits, he told the council last month. Kim Lewellyn, Fred Pur dum. Pat Holes and Linda Rose were the main organizers of the event. Rose said almost every business in town donated either money or door prizes to show their support and encouragement. Village Centre’ plans parade The Caledonia Village Cen­ tre’ on M-37 in Caledonia, will host the first annual Halloween parade and party on Saturday. Oct. 31. at 4 p.m. The parade will be led by the Caledonia Senior High Jazz Band. Judging of costumes will be at 4:30 p.m . with prizes be ing given for most creative, most beautiful, and most ridiculous. There will be cider and donuts available after the judging. The public is welcome to participate in the parade See Sandwiches, page 3 Substance abuse speaker visits TK school by Jean Gallup Guest speaker at the substance abuse council meeting at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School this week was Bonnie Rosely of a Grand Rapids alcohol treat mem center Rosely is director of marketing and community relation* at Glenbeigh. a substance abuse facility af­ filiated with Kent Community Hospital m Grand Rapids Speaking to the group, which included counselors, teachers, principals, ministers and parents. Rosely said *’ We live in a dnnkmg and drugging society as you can see by watching television any time of day If you have a headache, they say. pop a pill. If you can t sleep, take another pill’. Our society en­ courages drug abuse Rosely iMitlmed the four stages of drug abuse and how to detect an abuser and get help for the "truly depen dent addict Drug abuse follows a predictable pattern from ex­ perimenting to social use. to abusive using and finally truly dependent behavior. Rosely said N inety percent of adolescents experiment at one time or another, usually at the age of 11 or 12. she said. The first experimenting probably has no long term conse­ quences and bangs a feeling of pleasure likely io be repeated, she said. Social use of drugs, usually alcohol, is planned for a cer­ tain time and place, she said. Pe»»p4e who use drugs socially follow the rules society has to govern use of them, she said If a social user has unpiea sant consequences from drug use. such as a hangover or be­ ing arrested for drunk driving, she said, the user will then change the rules by which he or she uses the drug Rule changes might include no further use of hard liquor, or no drinking before driving, she saxl Social users are will­ ing to follow rules set up by society , she emphasized The drug abuser will change lifestyles to accomodate the use of drugs, Rosely said. If fnends tell the abuser that he See Substance, page 2 Americons live in a drinking and drugging society, says Bonnie Rosely of Glenbeigh. �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 22. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERM AN Jerry and Pat Hilly went to St. Clair Shores to visit some friends this weekend Daughter Michelle and friend came to stay with the remain­ ing part of the family that were home Andy Aickcn said wife Neva had deserted him for a few days. She and Leona Smith went up tn Mackinac Island for three days. Donna Cox said that it was such a beautiful day that she and Charlie went to Grand Rapids for dinner, enjoying the color on their outing Fred Rock said several peo­ ple came out Sunday and were flying their model planes Several were smashed because it was too windy Also, the Rocks had their grandchildren there with them. April and Lacy, daughter Mary and John Spencer's girls. They also had their grandson Jordon. Johnny and I were supposed to go up on his Father's Day gift balloon ride Sunday, but he (the owner of the balloon) said that it was too windy. We arc scheduling it for another time. It certainly was beautiful day. Not too many of those left, I would imagine The Vandal's met the Met cier's. former friends from their Detroit days Then they went out to dinner, The Mcr ciers are now living in Grand Rapids. Mitch and Michelle and grandson Michael were also there. Friday night, the Stein's at­ tended the football game, wat­ ching the bands perform for their band day duriftg the half. Afterwards. Doug and Sharon Perry. Chris and Rex Schaad, Jim and Swen Slander, and brother John and Julie LaPorte came back to their house after the game and had refreshments Tuesday. Oct. 13. was lyla Norton's birthday so she went to Kalamazoo to be with her family and celebrate. They all met at daughter’s Mrs. and Mr Dan Curry. There were Arvis’s son. Arvid, granddaughter and hubby. Mr. and Mrs. David Oke and great-granddaughter, Amanda, grandson Rev. Michael Northrop and their good family friend Jeffrey Oakley Sometime during that day lyla dropped in to visit with son Monty and Sandy Norton lyla had such a wonderful time being with her family. Saturday. Dons Wheeler. LeRoy Wheeler and wife came to visit. She and Le Roy's did a lot of visiting about their common interest in dolls and doll making Mary Noah said that son Melvin and Kay. along with Audrey and Gary Bennett went up to the cabin this Saturday The color was just beautiful. Daughter Mary VanderWal just came back from a trip to Kentucky She and her friend from Battle Creek had a wonderful time playing golf and the scenery was just gorgeous in the mountains. The Heritage Club had a wonderful time Friday even­ ing and all day Saturday at Bowen's Mills. Friday even­ ing, a lot of us went out to prepare the mixed kinds of ap­ ples to make apple butter. Some of us peeled the apples with the old fashioned apple peeler The rest of us used the good old fashioned paring knife to peel, core and slice all the apples Early Saturday morning. Dave Otto brought his beautiful copper kettle and the drum it sits in. out to Bownen’s Mills. They built the fire under it. adding 20 gallons of cider. My hubby John said the cider started to get out of hand and started to swell as if it was going to boil over. Dave just took a little bit of oleo on the tip of the spoon and went around the rim of the boiling cider and it went right down. Dave told him that you could do that with a large pan of boiling fruit when you are canning instead of cleaning up the sticky mess the boiling syrup would make on the stove. I’ll have to remember it next summer. I cleaned up two times when 1 was pickling peaches. And what a mess it was to clean up. Back to making apple but­ ter. They added the cut up ap­ ples. gradually, all the rest of Saturday. From 20 gallons of cider and five bushels of ap­ ples we got 15 gallons of ap­ ple butter at the end of the day. We all had a good time, in spite of the drizzly rainy day. A lot of the visitors got to take their turn stirring, with the odd shaped stirrer were over one hundred years old. The one part of the stirrer was replaced only once in that time. It was a lot of fun and we got to keep the apple butter afterwards Ann Kenyon also helped with the apple butter Friday and Saturday. Sunday. Ann The.SunpndNems Publication No. US PS 347580 1952 N. Broadway - P.O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 •The Sun and News" tUSPS 347 580) is published weekly by The Hastings Banner. Inc. 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings Mi 49058 1072 Second-Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 9998 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE SUN ANO NEWS. P.O Bo* B. Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Pec Year..................................................................M 0° Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Counties $10.00 Founded in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. \__________________ _________________ Z Growing the “great pumpkin” at age of 3 by Jean Gallup Laci Kae Washbum. 3. helped her grandfather Bill Callen of Middleville plant a garden last spring over Memorial Day weekend. When they planted the pum­ pkins. grandfather Callen made the holes and Laci drop­ ped the seeds in the hole and covered them When harvested last week, their pumpkins ranged in weight from 70 to 118 lbs. Mary Callen. Laci's grand­ mother. was surprised at how large the pumpkins grew "It was such a dry year. I didn’t think they would do well at all." she said ’ But. when 1 saw how big they were. I thought it would be nice to let people see how big Laci's pumpkin was.” Laci and her mother. Ann Callen, live with Bill and Mary Callen at 7435 Garbow Road Growing the the great pumpkin is child's play for laci Washburn Substance abuse speaks at Thornapple-Valley... Continued from page 1 ask. she said. Other questions include has there been any personality change, has the child been sent repeatedly to the school counselor, or has there been any police involvement?’. Defensiveness and challanging the family's value attended granddaughter An­ nie's family baby shower, given by Shirley Finkbeiner and Linda Finkbeiner. It was at Shirley Finbeiner's in Caledonia. Dorothy and Don Dean also worked on the apple butter making Friday and Saturday Daughter Robin and boys were there for the whole weekend. Mae and Rollo Bowerman visited with her sister Cleone Trumble, Sunday. The rest of the afternoon they visited with Mae's brother and wife the John Woodman's. Sunday, Russell and Alice Bender visited with Milo and Lucille Brown, who are cousins. Grandson Scott and wife Michelle Taylor are stay­ ing with them. Russell and Alice Bender attended the wedfling, Satur­ day of her nephew, Randy Hughes to Judy Ann Golnek, both of Hastings. Clare and Pat Tolan had his folks. Bob and Mary Tolan over for Sunday dinner. Rod Finkbeiner said they had a house full of their family Sunday. Annie and Jeff, Jane and the boys as well as Larry dropping in later. Saturday, Jerry and Doris Bonneville came over for a visit Saturday evening. Alberta Hooper said that they had Jack Hooper's parents. Vem and Helen Hooper over for Sunday dinner. Louise Elwood had a house full of family. Sunday. Son Tom was home along w ith his son. Steve Also there were son Loyd notice I spell che corrected way Loyd? as well as daughter Pat Louise also said she attended Annie's shower at Shirley Finkbeiner’s Sunday. Chuck Corson said that daughter Annette left last Wednesday to fly to visit her sister Maureen for a week’s vacation. She told her folks that they were having beautiful weather there. Don and Cathy Williamson have been attending an art workshop in Cincinnati. They left last Wednesday and will be home Sunday evening. Scott Oliver played in the combined bands Friday even­ ing at the football game. Scott also said that his soccer team tied East Grand Rapids Friday evening when they played. The Sherman’s met a cou­ ple in Muskegon for bowling and dinner afterwards. The two men went to grade school together. Friday. Liz’s folks and Grandpa Brown came over to the football game and watched Cathy, as the third generation, march in the combined bands. Sunday, they went over for Grandma Spitzley’s 90 birth­ day. Afterwards they came back to Doug and Liz’s for the combined October birthdays. It was Liz’s, Cathy’s and her dad s birthday. Liz’s brother and wife also celebrated their anniversary. A busy and enjoyable day. Sounds like from the weather forcast 1 just heard that some winter may be visiting us sometime this week. I am afraid I am not ready nor interested m winter. But it will come anyway. Write us a letter! The Sun and News welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means for readers to express an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letter must include the signature, address and tele­ phone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libel­ ous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. system are usual signs of drug dependency. Rosely noted Make a summary of bahavior patterns based on knowledge and data, she said. Know the community resources. And find out who is qualified to treat abusers. Churches and schools are hesitant to bring up drug abuse by children, and so are parents, Rosely said, so “try to build understanding bet­ ween your community , other parents and teachers. " ‘Be aware of your own at­ titude about drugs.and don’t let it influence your goal to help the abuser." she advised. If your child suffers conse­ quences for his behavior, the parent should not try to help the child escape the pain of those actions, she said, or she is using too much, the abuser will find new friends who do not try to change his or her behavior, Rosely said The abuser will also break promises to friends and fami­ ly, and build walls around himself to avoid being forced to face his behavior. One out of ten abusers will become dependent, Rosely said The “truly dependant” user is out of control and will blame others for his problem or deny there is a problem, Rosely said. Projecting is a common reaction to questions about drug use. The user will say " I don’t have a problem, you have a problem," she said. The dependent will always feel guilt, shame, anger, and fear about his drug use Rosely said the addict's greatest fear is that he will not be able to live without the drug he is using. If parents suspect drug use by their adolescent, Rosely said, track the child's behavior and document it. “How does the child deal with sports and school functions *’ is a question the parent might Rosely said this is called “enabling behavior’’ and defeats the process the child must go through tc learn to live without drugs. The time it takes to go from experimental to truly depen dent in an adult can take from 10 to 15 years, she said, but for reasons not understood, adolescents can go through all four stages in as little as six months To treat abusers. “the message must be receivable and given with love and care." she said “The only hope the counselor has is to get inside the wall the abuser has built around himself. " Citing studies which help explain chemical addiction. Rosely said drugs act dif­ ferently in abuser's bodies, leaving the poisonous drug in the system twice as long as in one with normal chemical make-up. Also, the abuser’s metabolism is different, she said The parents' question “Where did we go wrong?,” is not valid, she said. “The parents didn’t do anything wrong. Chemical imbalance is the same if it is diabetes or alcoholism." There are no gcxxi or bad people in a chemically depen­ dent home, she said, “just sick people " “I have done a lot of work in Middleville and the sur­ rounding area, and I want to tell you your community is very courageous," Rosely said. “The police enforcement and drug busts are hard to handle, but this area is facing the problem and that is the on­ ly way it will be solved," she said. BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 Also Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1 Mr Mile E of Wbitneyville Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON | • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 22. 1987 / Page 3 Leader Dog program explained by 4-H leaders by Jean Gallup The children at West Elementary in Middleville met Honey. Andy and Chris­ tian last week as a live exam­ ple of dogs who receive train­ ing to be leader dogs for the blind. Jo Beth Bridleman. 4-H leader, and Cindy Steots. leader dog project leader, showed the children a video tape about the school where the dogs and their owners receive their training. Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester. Mich. The people who are to receive the leader dogs live at the school to take training to learn to work and live with their dogs. Bridleman said The dogs accepted for train­ ing in leader dog roles are put into a ‘ foster home’’ for a year to receive training in socialization. Steots said. They then go to the school to be trained. Dogs with aggressive Andy, a leader dog candidate, goes to school with Cindy Steots. West Elementory students get “up close ond personal" with Honey, a golden retriever. Commission on Aging Menu/Activities told Menu Wednesday. Oct. 21 • Roast turkey, whipped potato, mix­ ed veg., bread dressing, marg . pumpkin dessert, 2% milk. Thursday, Oct. 22 - Quiche, tomato juice, hash browns, orange muffin, marg., citrus sections. 2% milk. Friday. Oct. 23 - Spaghetti, wax beans, California blend, marg., peaches, 2% milk. Monday, Oct. 26 - Fish, mix­ ed veg., baked potato, dinner roll. marg., tarter sauce, ap­ ple crisp, 2% milk. Tuesday, Oct. 27 - Polish sausage, au gratin potato, brussel sprouts, marg., ger­ man choc. cake. 2% milk Wednesday, Oct. 21 Nashville--Blood Pressure, Quilting Hastings-Sing a long Thursday Oct. 22 Nashville Bingo. Hastings Arts and Crafts. Friday, Oct. 23 - Nashville-Crafts, Hastings-Popcorn. Monday, Oct. 26 - NashvilleLansing Gilbert. HastingsBirthday Ice Cream, DeltonOctober B Days. Tuesday , Oct. 27 - NashvilleBring an old item. HastingsPuzzle. ------ 0-----Meals are available for those over 60 years of age. and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Con- g re grate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted All Centers are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before I p.m. one day in advance for reserva­ tions Meals arc served at: Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave. Monday, thru Friday. Nashville-Masonic Temple. Monday, through Friday. Delton -Faith United Methodist Church. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Middleville-VFW Post. Monday. Wednesday, Thurs­ day and Friday. Woodland-Eagles Club. Monday. Wednesday, and Friday. Home Delivered Meals are available at Extra Cost. behavior are weeded out. said Bridleman. so while the dogs are not aggressive by nature, they have been known to push their masters out of harm’s way. the average age that the dog's final master receives his canine is 19 to 20 months, ac­ cording to the video tape The people who get leader dogs are instructed at the school with empty harnesses, with a person filling in for the dog. The applicant learns hand gestures, voice inflec­ tions. and orders to give their dog. Steots said. With a leader dog. the blind can live a more mobile life with less reliance on other people and a feeling of more freedom, the video tape explained The Barry County 4-H K 9 Klub under the direction of Bridleman brings dogs to area schools to show the children and answer questions about the dogs and the program of leader dogs “The children arc always interested and always ask very gixxi ques­ tions,'' said Bndleman 4 St. Sebastian Fall Bazaar t 3$ 9408 Buffet Luncheon Wilson S.W . Byron Center. Ml < flues., Oct. 27 • 10 am-3 pm# ^ Luncheon serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m/ ’3.50 Adult /‘1.00 Child £ -mm* SOMETIMES IT TAKES MONEY TO MAKE MONEY, BUT IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE YOURS. 11,700 sub sandwiches sold... Continued from front page refrigerated trailer the group rented for the occasion. Romph said. They were distributed from the trailer on Thursday and Friday to peo­ ple who ordered them thru students or PTO members. The sandwiches were made up of slices of bologna, ham. salami, and Swiss and American cheese. They are designed to be frozen, if desired, and condiments can be added when defrosted. Romph said The sale made over $6,000 last year, and while they do not have the final tally, she said. “We already know we will make more than that this year.” Romph. who is also presi­ dent of the West Elementary PTO. described some of the programs the group supports. The living science program is used to acquaint the children with exotic or unusual animals. Handlers come into the classroom with the animals to let the children learn where the animals come HALLOWEEN Costume Contest Attention children of Middeville and Caledonia As part of our ongoing Communitv Pride Award. De! tRi y and George Sinen of Greenridge Realty wi0 be co­ sponsoring a Halloween Costume Contest for children 3 to 5, 6 to 9 and 10 to 12. Watch next week’s ad for con­ test details. from and how they live, she said The animals may be handled, she said Council for the performing arts for children is a program where professional actors adapt famous plays to an elementary grade level. Romph said each child in the elementary school is given tickets to two plays a year, to “expose them to quality entertainment The PTO is also considering the purchase of a commercial laminating machine for the school's use. and the music department is in need of in­ struments and sheet music, she said The PTO is now in the pro­ cess of deciding which pro­ grams they can fund this year with the proceeds from the sub sale “Getting parents and teachers together on a project like this is very fulfilling/* Romph said of the sub sand­ wich fundraiser “1 don’t think we have any other event where so many parents and teachers work i« >gether, and it gives me a lot of satisfaction .” The Zimmer family sold the most subs at 536 “i would like to applaud all the people who sold the great amount of subs.” she said USE OURS TO MAKE YOUR BUSINESS GROW. We know that investing tn small businesses is like investing in your business grow, modernize the office, purchase new equip­ this growing community Your success is important to us and ment, expand or diversify, ask us U'e 11 do our best to see that it When you need cash to help you get « at reasonable rates and flexible terms. Stop in, let's talk' liiSy fdic 267 E. Main Street - CALEDONIA - Tele: 891-8113 STATE BANK Of CALEDONIA 3205 68th St. S.E Offices in Caledonia & Dutton Tele: 698-6337 DUTTON �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 22. 1987 Were you at Bowens Mill Saturday? Even though it was a miserable day the “Heritage Group” made apple butter We prepared the apples Fri­ day evening, started cooking at 7:30 Saturday morning and used IS gallon of cider and five bushel of apples We stirred and stirred all day and the end result was 15 gallons of apple butter, shared with the members. Yummy! June Tungate spent Thursday Saturday at Spring Lake with daughter Mary Beth. Dale and boys. Time enjoyed by all. ( Harry and Bernadine Reaser had supper Wednesday night with brother Bob and Shirley in Hastings Wednesday Clarke and I took the color tour with the COA of Hastings Beautiful bus ride and colors were gorgeous Louise Lindemuldcr and June Tungate attended the musical at Peace Reformed Church Sunday evening Monday, we called on Mary and Jim Springer and had piz­ za with them at Delton Wednesday Esther Kelley and June Tungate met Janeva Shoemaker at Russ’ for din­ ner Later they went to Leisure Acres South to see her apartment They all called at Sandy Creek. Wayland to see their Aunt Hatie Shoemaker. She is 95 but very alert although not able to get around to well. She enjoyed their visit. Pat. Mary and boys had Sunday dinner with the folks. Harry Reasers We had a good attendance at Ladies Aid Thursday Why don’t you come for a potluck with us^ Saturday evening Loretta Clark. Geo Crapsy. Clarke and 1 attended the chicken din­ ner at the Freeport M E. Church. Always enjoy going as I see so many former students of years ago I am glad to report Gertrude Higley is much better. She had many callers Sunday. Mary spent the weekend with her FOR SALE: Oak dining table, antique 2 leaves, groov­ ed table legs with coasters Needs cleaning but in good shape Call Hazel McCaul 891-1355 Caledonia. Ostomy Association to meet The Grand Rapids Ostomy Association meets Tuesday. Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Kent­ wood Library. Our guest speaker will be David Rynbrant. M D. on general surgery A Thanksgiving turkey donated by DAW Food Stores of Caledonia w ill be the door prize. All interested persons are invited to attend. For information call Lee 534-4424. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People that care" 314 East Main St. in Middleville at the Community Hall Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 532-6195 ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.‘Caledonia. Ml Sunday Morning Worvhip 8 30 am. Sunday Schixil............................................................. 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship........................................ ILOOa.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street 9 45 a m 11 00 am 930am Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor Rev. Gil Boersma 795-3798 765-5376 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody... ... and lesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday t senmg Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study Rev William Dobson, Pastor 9 Wam 1030am 6 00 p m 700pm 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Morning Worship Service ‘Sunday School tvening Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 10 00 a m 1115 am 6 00 p m M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer °:45a.m. 11:00 a m. 6:00p.m. 6:45p.m. PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass.......................................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass................................. 9:00 a m. and 11 00 a m. First Friday Mass.......... .............................. „........ 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School................... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship...............11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 ST. PAUL LUTHERAN Sunday Morning Worship ..................................... 8 30 a.m. Sunday School ................................................ 9 45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a m Rev. Robert Gerke Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Res Wayne Smith, Rector Sunday Schedule Adult Choir 900 a.m. Church School & Adult Education „.................. 9 30am Holy Eucharist............................... ...... 10:30 am Weekday Euchansts Wednesday ..... 7:15 am. Thursday .700 p.m Call for information about youth choir Bible Study, youth group, and other activities Dewey Geldersma ALTO - Mr. Dewey Geldersma, 89, of 84th St., Alto died Sunday, Oct. 11, 1987. Mr. Geldersma served in the Navy for 27 years. Surviving are his wife of 59 years. Mina; his children, Pat Austin, Jack Geldersma, Carol Otto, Trenton and Glenda Geldersma, all of Grand Rapids area; 11 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held 1:30p.m. Wed., Oct. 14 at Zaagman Memorial Chapel, Grand Rapids Burial was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association bl Servia 8 JO a m. • 2nd Servict 11:00 a.m. 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH administrator’s perspective. During this part of the pro­ gram it was anrkHinced that the Resource Recovery Sec tion of the Department of Natural Resources is now writing a curriculum. Kindergarten through adult education. This comphrensive program will be available in 1989 Recycling in Barry County also participated in the Recy­ cle Fair and Vendor Exhibits Individuals from all segments of the recycling community were in atten dance. The conference ended with a tour of the Flint Envircnmental Action Team Recycling Facility, where three colors of glass are pro­ cessed at once FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.‘Caledonia, MI 708 West Main Street The Michigan Recycling Coalition held its fifth annual conference in Flint on CX't 6. The theme of this year’s con­ ference was ” Intergrated Systems of Solid Waste Management.” Neil Seldman from the In­ stitute For Local SelfReliance. Washington. D C. gave the keynote address Composting, recycling and in­ cineration as a total solid waste program were covered during the day-long conference Jane Norton, from Recycl­ ing in Barry County, was a panelist for the Recycling in the Schools part of the pro­ gram. She spoke on the educa­ tional program that have been successful in Barry County as well as giving an OBITUARIES Rev. Wayne Kiel, Pastor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen, Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar, Director of Christian Education Rev. Robert Gerke Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship ) Jane Norton speaks at state recyling meeting LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located m Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship interpreted for hearing impaired).........9:45 a m. Sunday School ........................................ 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................ 7:00 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade)........... Wed.. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellow ship... Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 John B. Ellis GRAND RAPIDS - Mr. John B. Ellis, 65, of Grand Rapids died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1987 at Butterworth Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Ellis was bom Feb. 8, 1922 at Lansing, the son of John and Ellen (McLaughlin) Ellis. He was employed with Mueller Baking Co. and retired from Michigan Consolidated Gas Co. in Grand Rapids as a salesman. He was a World War II veteran. Surviving are Mrs. Geral­ dine Ellis of Grand Rapids; five sons, Bud Ellis of Addi­ son, John Ellis of Middleville, Steven Ellis of Grand Rapids, Brian Ellis of Lowell and Robert Ellis of Grand Rapids; three brothers, Edward and Bob Ellis, both of Lansing, Tom Ellis of Boyne City; one sister, Mrs. Mary Ellen Jeffreys of Lansing; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Lucy Moore of Grand Rapids; a special friend, Howard Hall of Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 16 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Caledonia with Rev. Fr. Donald Heydens officiating. Burial was at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. Memorial contributions may be made to the Veterans Hospital, Battle Creek. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Whitneyville Church to hold evangelistic services The Rev. Douglas Crossman will be holding revival services at Whitneyville Old Time Methodist Church from Nov. 2-8. Services are at 7:30 p.m each evening, with the excep­ tion of Sunday when the ser­ vice will be held at 7 p.m Eileen Crossman will speak on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at a noon luncheon She will also speak on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 5 p.m. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 22, 1987 / Page 5 Courts observe 50th Richard and Holly Court celebrated their 50th wed ding anniversary on Aug. 14 with a family outing in Ber­ muda. They were accompanied by their children Bar­ bara Herschelmon, Richard, Jr. and Nancy Court, Catherine Moran and their five grandsons. They are also the parents of the late Margaret Court. Richard retired from the Brown Corporation of Ionia and Holly retired os a teacher from the Thornapple Kellogg school system in Middleville. Bedfords to observe 40th Max and Jackie Bedford will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house, hosted by their daughter and son-ii view, Melinda and Fped Brown. Oct. 25 from 2 to 6 p.m. at 9 Market St. in Middleville. Retired school personnel to meet Oct. 28th Cutlip-Williamson united in marriage Melinda Ann Williamson and Michael James Cutlip were united in holy matrimony Sept. 5 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia, with Fr. James C. Cusack as celebrant Melinda is the daughter of Donald and Catherine Williamson of 9550 Green Lake Rd.. Middleville, and Michael is the son of Bill and Saucy Cutlip of Milwaukee. Wise The bride wore a satin dress with lace and accented with trim on the V shaped bodice, sleeves and chapel length train Maid of honor was Stacey Williamson, sister of the bride Bridesmaids were Amy Carpenter and Anne May. friends of the bride; Louise Cutlip, sister of the groom; and Laura Paul, cousin of the bride. Each wore a tea-length dress with dusty rose lace with sweetheart neckline and scalloped edges on cap sleeves. The bride’s and bridesmaid’s dresses were made by the mother of the bride Dave Duncan, friend of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Don Williamson, brother of the bride. Rob Gall. Mark Parr and Mark St Gemum, all friends of the groom. Michael Bowman was The October meeting of the Barry County Association of Retired School Personnel will be held Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Welcome Corners on M-43 north of Hastings. Lunch will be served at ruxin The cost is $5 The program will be “Elder Hosteling on Australia’’ presented by Clare and Nellie Richards. Please call in reservations by October 24 to one of the following: Grace Watson 945-4558, Riva Schantz (517) 852-7243, Lucile Brown 367-4821, Ber­ nice Carter 795-9023, Margaret Johnson 945-2050, Berdina Lyttle 623-2606. Frases to celebrate 25th — Jim and Marilyn Fras of Mt. Morris will be celebrating their 25th anniversary on Saturday. Oct. 24 at Riverside Tabernacle. 429 North Bound Chavez Dr., Flint, with a renewal of their wedding vows, at 1 p.m. The couple's children. James II and wife Deborah. Jerrold and Janelle, are hosting a buffet open house from 2 to 6 p.m. at the church Anyone is welcome. Marilyn is the daughter of Jonnie Elmore and the late Frank B Elmore, Jr. She is a former Gun Lake resident and a 1958 Thornapple Kellogg graduate. Babysitting classes offered by hospital Two free babysitting classes will be offered at Metropolitan Hospital in cooperation with the Kent County Chapter of the American Red Cross. The one-session classes are open to boys and girls bet­ ween the ages of 11 and 14. They will be held on Satur­ day, Nov. 7 and Nov. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to nwn. Class size is limited to 30, Cheese to be given to needy The cheese commodities will be given Oct. 29 at the Caledonia American Legion Hall at 10 a m. Please bring proof of in­ come and last card from September. New registrations are now in effect with new cards. Do not lose the cards as they can not be replaced. For more information call Lillian at 891-8135. trumpet soloist, while Ken Slocum, uncle of the bride, were soloists. - VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA - NOTICE of LEAF PICK UP Leaves will be picked up during the weekdays. The leaves must be in plastic bags and near the curb. DO NOT RAKE YOUR LEAVES INTO THE GUTTER and expect that they will be picked up. Other tree trimmings and brush will also be picked up. Please cut these branches, etc., into pieces that can be handled by one person. Jacqueline Cherry, Village Clerk Matt Shadnck. friend of the groom, and Mary Lulich. friend of the bride, were readers Darrel and Joan William­ son. uncle and aunt oi the bride, were master and mistress of ceremonies A reception was held at the Hilton Inn in Grand Rapids following the ceremonies Both Melinda and Michael are graduates of Michigan State L mversay They now reside in Kentwood BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 9548 (M-37) Thursday, 6:30 p.m. so advance registration is re quired. Others will be placed on a waiting list and notified of future classes. Topics discussed will in elude normal growth and development of children, safety, first-aid, feeding, bathing and diapering. Par ticipating will be mailed a cer tification card after complc tion of the course. To register or for further in­ formation. call 247 7178 a sawbZ_\ CLIP cIif A SAVE HOLLAND BULBS ARVIN?Igj |: 10% Offw.o»oi‘ 1 ci ■ Thornapple Floral & Gift Shop ^f| 114 River Street, Middleville Call ... 795-3331 COMMUNITY PRIDE Del Riley, Jr and George ^Smen IU of Greenridge Realty bebeve ‘Community Pride’’ should be rewarded As a result, they would Ike to recognize people in the community each week who they feel are responsible for improving the image of Mm community They wtB be rewarding homes in the Middleville and surrounding area every week. They would also appreciate all input from the community If you know of a neighbor who « deserving of. or has a deserving property, please call 795-9775, This Week’s Winner T-K Trojan Football Team of Middleville Owners wil be awarded the yard sign above to display for the week. a keepsake certificate a $5 00 gift certificate and then names displayed in the Sun & News for the week GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc. 5165 Kalamazoo S.E. Kentwood, Michigan Call 281-2100 Special thanks to Phil's Pizzeria for Gift Certificates �Page 6 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / October 22. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST Last week was a busy one with meetings, doctor ap­ pointments and yard wort. This week might be a little quieter I missed a birthday. Happy belated birthday to Beulah Miller whose birthday was Oct 17. Also Matilda Deming of Alto enjoyed a birthday on October 18. Tuesday morning the Top O the Morning Circle met at the home of Betty Huttmga where many receiving blankets were cut out. The fall color was breath­ taking as you went up their driveway. Thursday evening the homemakers group from Caledonia met at the home the Jake and Betty Huttmga The fail colors were still beautiful Friday evening the Richard Soest family traveled to Muskegon for supper with Dr. Rob and Mrs Sandy Alkema and their children at their home The girls (Deb. Shirley and Beth) hatl fun drawing and playing Little David enter­ tained the four adults. Rob gave Rich a tour of the property and house since he •J * hadn't seen it after they roov ed it back from the shore of Lake Michigan in all it was a very fun evening Saturday Jean Soest and Sue and Robby Thompson had a delightful time doing some Christmas shopping Sunday afternoon the Richard Soest family went once again to George’s cot­ tage on Woodbeck Lake The fall colors were beautiful, but it was loo cold, windy, and wet to do any raking and burn­ ing of leaves Rich and George were able to get the riding lawn mower running again Mr and Mrs Hugh Keger reis visited in McBrides in Hopkins Sunday afternoon. Phyllis said she knew Hugh has been there recently as we had to restack all the booti and shoes from in front of the door. Next Sunday. Oct. 25. is Woman in the Pulpit Sunday, al the Caledonia United Methodist Church. The speaker will be Leslie Wessman You are always welcome to join us on Sunday morning service. il» nmen—ranm—nm—r Gun Lake Family Medicine and After Hours Clinic 12850 Chief Noonday Rd.. Wayland. Ml Phone 792-6243 Hours Mon -Sat 9 a m to 8 pm, Sun 12-5 Appointments Taken X Rays Lab Brian Tobias, D.O., Family Practice Gary L. Doublestein, D.O., After Hours Clinic Coordinator Office Manager Audrey Alflen, bLAIiLA—UjM rmrr'T~Tinrrrv'^^ Dr. Michael G. David Announces office hours for the PRACTICE of PODIATRY Medical & surgical treatment of the kxM Located within the Gun Lake Family Medicine Bldg. 12850 Chief Noonday Rd Wayland at Gun Lake Call 792-6243 for Appointment J. SERINI, D.O. and A. COATES. D.O. Now accepting patients for GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE Stomach intestine 6 liver disease Located at 12850 Chief Noonday Rd Fridays (only by appt.) • Ph. 1-800-331 7354 Insurance only (no charge to pat*enisi On Nov. I the Caledonia United Methodist Church will be participating in .the Vision of Mission program Guest speakers w ill be Olga TaHala and Rev. Lynn DeMosse al (he potluck following the church service, and Helen Smith at MYF that evening. On Nov. 3 Lucy Gist will be speaking at the U.M.W. meeting at 9:30 a m. at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. Congratulations to this years officers of the Caledonia Elementary student council. President Brandon Jonsma. Vice-President Brad Harmon; secretary Steve Schmidt; treasurer Phil Sumac; 6th grade represen­ tatives Dustin Ruth. Nicole Nicholas. Stacy Dever (alt.) Todd Hoek. Bngite Stephen. Crystal Lanser (ah ) Jenelle Douglas. Jon Van Ryn and Chns Smith (alt.) Fifth grade representatives Heather Van Enk. Marc VanderVelde. Denka Jousma (all.) Julie Tuinstra. Kevin Bloem. Ryan Nuvili (ait.) Eric Constant. Sarah Gless. and Richie Milock (alt ) Fourth grade: Joey Rodgers. Malmda Wurm. Chuck Clark (alt.). Lisa Con­ stant. Case Weston. Sheri Vredevoogd (alt.) Ken Reiffer. Mark Bonchcr and Jenny Wierenga (alt.) Caledonia Elementary School will be holding parent­ teacher conference on Mon­ day. Nov. 9 and Tuesday. Nov 10 The Band Boosters will host a chili supper on Friday. Oct. 23. from 5 to 7 p m in the Junior High cafeteria. All you can eat for $2.50 (adults) or $1 (child) Dinner includes chili, hot dog. beverage, and dessert. If the weather turns as nasty as the weatherman are predicting this is one sure way to get warmed up before the game. A little bird told me that Orie Martin is in one of our area hospitals. 1 hope he's much better real soon. Mr. and Mrs. John King at­ tended the wedding of their niece Brenda VanderWoude and Tom Heys on Saturday, Oct. 17. at the Cornith Reformed Church. John and Bertha King enterlined their grandsons and their families Mr and Mrs. Robert Shoemaker and sons, and Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Shoemaker on Sunday afternoon Congratulations to Gary and Sandra Cherpes who celebrated their silver wed­ ding anniversary on October 13. Congratulations to Herman and Verda McLachlan who w ill celebrate 40 years of mar­ riage on Oct 22 Congratulations io Alfred and Cleo Gysin who celebrated 45 years together as husband and wife on Oct. IL A golden wedding anniver­ sary will be observed on Oct. 20 by Joe and Anne Waayenberg. The occasion will be celebrated with an open bouse at 8 p m. at H entage Christian Reformed Church in Byron Center. No gifts please It's a girl for Michael and Ruth Haver kamp of Caledonia Mr. Donald Stanton who lives at Mesick, underwent hip surgery recently. He has rhumatoid arthritis He is Margaret Stanton *s son han Thayler. Myrtle Mc­ Carty Ind Dorothy Duthcer's brother, was hospitalized last week with a pinched nerve. He is home now Mr Stan Fortana Sr's wife Besse Irene Fortuna. 67, of Grand Rapids passed away Cider, wagon trains coming to Historic Bowens Mills this weekend Wagons like this will be at Bowens Mills. On Oct. 24. the Michigan Bicentennial Wagon Train Club will camp from at Bowens Mills in Yankee Spr­ ings noon until about 2 p.m. Folks are invited to come watch The cider making in the forenoon and see the wagon tram in the afternoon and hear some of the stories of their travels. Ciders, doughnuts and good food will be available. Reservations are now being taken for tours at Bowens Mills for school children and senior citizens on their fall excursions. Histone Bowens Mills is a non-profit restoration pro­ gram. with no state funding. All renovations are done w ith gate money from fees and donations The mill is open every Saturday from 10 am to 6 p.m. The gate fee is $1. On "special event” days the fee is $2. All students are ad­ mitted free with their parents The Mill is located two miles north of the Yankee Springs State Park entrance on Briggs Road Dutch Ragla Chloia Newton Cline Happy 60s Club holding program on Alzheimers On Monday. Nov. 2. the Caledonia “Happy 60 Club” will have their Thanksgiving potluck dinner at noon, at the Holy Family Catholic Hall on Kraft Avenue in Caledonia. Bring a dish to pass, table service and a friend or two. Beverages will be furnished by the club. After the dinner a special program will be given. November is Alzheimers Disease Month, and many programs are being presented to groups from the Health Ser­ vice Organization from Grand Rapids, a speaker and video will represent the Caledonia group. Everyone is cordially in­ vited to attend this program. For information call Lillian 891-8135. last week Saturday evening (Oct. 10). Our condolences to Stan Fortuna Jr. and Family. Our sy mpathy to the family of John Ellis. 65. who passed away last week Tuesday, Oct. 13. Funeral mass was offered by Father Don Heydens at Holy Family Church, Caledonia, on Friday . Inter­ ment Custer National Cemetery. Our condolances to Ronald and Rita Stegehuis of Caledonia (Alto) on the pass­ ing of his mother. Tressa Stegehuis. 79. of Byron Center. Rodney Miller and friend were among those sent by airlines from England to Florida on a U.S. Air Force assignment. They came to Michigan and visited Ben ha Thurkeale. The Ralph Gehls weren’t home. They also visited his parents. Nancy and Lean Sutterfieid. from Sandford, who had just returned from a business trip to Los Angeles Rodney left on Thursday of last week for England again. Congratulations to David Fleischmann on his Ocober 18 birthday. Congratualtions to Teri Gehl on her October 16 birthday. Our condolanves to the Birthday card shower for brother and sister Birthday card showers are being held for Dutch Ragla and Chloia Newton Cline, local brother and sister Dutch, who lives at Provincial House (240 E. North St. Hastings. family of Mrs. Iva Langkamp on the passing of her son Robert of California. He died last week. Friday after a heart attack on Thursday. The fami­ ly traveled to Chicago Mon day for the funeral. Rain, rain go away I have so much work to do outside today. But it'll have to wait. Have a good week. Ml 49058) will turn 90 on Oct 27 His sister. Chloia. will be 87 00 Oct 28 she resides at 603 Fremont St.. Middleville, Ml 49333. BILLIE’S BEAUTY SALON "On the Lake” 555 S Shore Drive Green Lake Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RUSSELL. OWNER w LOCATION “All You Can Eat” Chili Supper Friday, October 23rd • 5 to 7 p.m. Hosted by the Caledonia Band Boosters Dinner will be served in the Jr. High Cafeteria & includes: Chili & crackers, hot dogs and chips, coffee, milk or juice and dessert. Adults: ^“/Children 5-12 ‘1“/Under 5 FREE Country Crafts * Dried Flowers * Pumpkins * Apples: Macs, Empire, Jons, Delicious « Sweet Cider • Preserves • Honey Appie CIDER 3 / Hilton's Apple Acres | 2893 108th St.. Caledonia, Ml • 891-8019 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 22, 1987 / Page 7 First Volksmarch draws people of all ages by Kathleen Scott Not only was Allison Sager the youngest of 117 people to take part in the first annual Yankee Springs Color Time Volksmarch, but the four-month old was the only one who slept during most of the four-mile hike. She is the daughter of John and Jerri (Jansma) Sager of Wayland. She spent most of the time sleeping in a back pack carried by mom and dad. For her youthulness, Allison received a special award from the Middleville Track Club which sponsored the hike along with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Herman and Lois Sieving of Allegan were the two oldest walkers at 74 and 72, respectively, and they also received prizes. The Volksmarch began at Deep Lake Campground, continued through the heart of Yankee Springs Recreation Area to Grave's Hill and Devil's Soupbowl and back to the campground. Hikers travelled along foot trails naturally decorated with stones, moss and fallen leaves; walked under pines, maples and oaks; crossed a few meadows; and were never too far from waler as they passed over creeks and walked near lakes, swamps and marshes. Organizers are so pleased with the success of the hike, they're already planning the second annual Volksmarch. "I'm really happy with the number of people who came. I think we would have had a lot more people if the weather had been better," said Sharon Schondelmayer, a member of the track club. "It could blossom if we have it every year and people tell their friends about it." A Volksmarch - or Folksmarch - is a popular Saturday tradition throughout the small towns Four-month-old Allison Sager was the youngest person completing the Volksmarch. CLIP HOLLAND BULBS ARE IN! . 'with this coupon i 1 Thornapple Floral & Gift Shop 1 114 River Street, Middleville Call ... 795-3331 J Pam Eaglen (front) of Middleville, leads a group of wafers along the Yankee Springs trail. CALEDONIA Merlin Buwalda Support group for Mothers of pre­ schoolers. Topics of discussion: womanhood, marriage, parenting and family life! Thursday, Oct. 22,1987 • 9:30 a.m. — MOPPETS — Sunday Services. 9:30 AM & 7 00 PM FRIENDSHIP SATURDAY' SALE ENOS Saturday At 5:00 Buy one Stratoiounqer net the second Stratolounger Recliner of equal value FREE1 it s .1 SALE SPECTACULAR authorized by Stratolounger to permit us to make this special offer BUY ONE GET ONE FREE If you don t need 2 bring a friend and split the cost' THURSDAY OCT. 22 FRIDAY OCT. 23 SATURDAY OCT. 24 Tom and Kim Bolt and their children, Karen Bolt and Kristi and Kari Bustraan, all of Middleville, head to the top of one of the many hills on the Volksmarch course. Christian Reformed Church ^nECi rcTONE I xRC of Germany. The hike is a non-competitive walk through a scenic area with the purpose of getting families, friends and groups outdoors and walking on a Saturday morning. The four-mile Yankee Springs hike took most people two to three hours to complete. Hikers came from throughout Barry and Allegan counties. Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Battle Creek and suburbs, and even as far away as Three Rivers. Funds raised through the Volksmarch will go toward the Thornappie Kellogg schools’ track expansion project. Two lanes have been added to the track at the high school and the Continued. page 10 It’s an incredible offer .Too good to pass up. •72-5115 or 572-7913 Only available Thursday-Friday-Saturday NO DOWN PAYMENT NO INTEREST - NO PAYMENTS UNTIL MIO IAN. 88 WITH APPROVED CREDIT BLANCO FURNITURE shrlbyviUe. mi �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 22. 1987 Middleville blasts Comstock Park 56-12 for OK Blue tie Keith Rhines doesn’t plan on his Middleville .football backing into a title via a threeway tie. After last Friday S 56-12 trouncing of ComstoOk Park which earned the Trojans no less than a tie for the O-K Blue championship. Rhines said his team smells the blood of an outnght title “That’s the deal. ” he said. “It would be the first one (ti­ tle) since 1980 and we want it bad." To earn the title, the Tro­ jans must slip past oncebeaten Godwin this Friday. Godwin and Byron Center are tied for second at 5-1. To set up the climatic God­ win game, however, the Tro­ jans first had to dispose of Comstock Park Three first half touchdowns by Tim Mesecar helped Middleville to a 32-0 halftime lead and the issue was settled quickly. Mesecar’s runs of three, four and 47 yards combined with Mike Brotherton's 10-yard scamper to propel the Trojans into a coni tortable lead. Mesecar later scored two more second half touchdowns on runs of 38 and 19 yards while Brotherton added his third score, a seven-yard run. Mesecar added three extra points while Lance Patnoude and Don Peters caught con­ version passes and Mike Smith and Paul Getty added runs Rhines said his team looked polished in ripping off its seventh straight win of the year •‘We’re doing a good job.” he said ‘We re improving week to week •‘The offensive line did a fine job. They’re so ag­ gressive were getting penalties downfield while they ’re trying to block Statistically. Middleville outrushed the Colts by a whopping 460-25. Mesecar gained 201 of those yards on 20 carries while Mike Smith added 105 in 21 and Brother tor 117 yards in only foe carries The Trojans passed for less yards. 129 79 as the Colts TK JV gridders shutout Comstock Park 28-0 Trojan Mike Bortherton (22) eludes a Comstock Park Panther in Friday’s 56-8 romp of the Panthers. Caledonia varsity nips Lakewood with 61-53 score The Caledonia varisty basketban team defeated Lakewixjd Oct. 12 by a score of 61 53* Defense was the key to the victory which was ex­ emplified by Tricia Kowal, Kristi Doorn. Sally Clark. Sarah Ashbaugh. Rebecca Stauffer and Katie Kowalczyk. Linda Powers was high scorer and rebounder with career high of 26 points and 7 rebounds. Kowal chipped in 14 points, grabbed 5 re­ bounds, had 6 assists. 6 steals and 5 deflections. Kowalczyk had scored 13 points, dished out 8 assists, had 6 steals and 13 deflections. The next game is home against Byron Center. The jayvee game will begin at 5:30 p m. with the varsity game immediately following. The Middleville football team traveled to Comstock Park and came home with a 28-0 win last Thursday. The defense allowed Com stock Park only 60 yards of total offense. Leading the way for the defense was Steve Caledonia girl’s tennis places third in conference Last week marked the end of the season for the Caledonia girls' tennis team. The O.K Blue conference play, the Scots received 17 points and captured third place, coming in behind first place Middleville and second place Comstock Park. Receiving medals for the team for second place con­ ference finishes were: Sara VanKuikcn at fourth singles, the first doubles team of Jenny Bushman and Traci Pries, and the third doubles team of Kim Graham and Katie Ramsey. First singles player, Mindy Erridge was chosen to the O.K. Blue All-Conference. Thompson, with a quarter back sack and a blocked punt Recovering the blocked punt was Tom Dclooff at the one yard line This set up the TK for another touchdown Pete VanDenBroeck also had a fumble recovery Scoring for Middleville Bill Atkinson, with two touchdowns and one conver­ sion ami Delbert Craven with one touchdown The ‘ Bully Boys" offense got in on the scoring act for the first time this year with Scott Champ­ man dashing the final five yards for the Trojans last score. The victory at Comstock Park raises the JV record to 4 2 I Trojan tennis team grabs fifth straight 0-K Blue title The Trojan tennis team won their fifth consecutive con­ ference championship last week when they finished first in the conference tournament Comstock Park was expected to win the tournament because of their second place strength, but a number of things hap­ pened that allowed the Tro­ jans to finish first in the tournament. Kathy Cooley qualified for the finals which gave the Tro­ jans two unexpected points, every Trojan player finished at least as high as we ex­ pected. Comstock Parks first singles player was upset by Kelloggsville. and their third doubles teams was also upset in the first round, as well as the consolation round Com­ stocks third doubles team had lost only to the Trojans during the season, but in this touma«a>ent both Caledonia and God *win defeated the Comstock Park team which helped our Trojans to w in the conference tournament The final team scores were Middleville 32. Comstock Park 27. Caledonia 17, Hamilton 14. Kelloggsv ille 13. Byron Center 8. Godwin 3. and Lee 2 Julie De Morrow led the Trojans with straight set wins over three opponents to win the first singles flight Julie defeated Godwin 6-1. 6-1. Bryon Center 6-0. 6-1. and Kelloggsville 6-0. 6-2. Julie finished the season w nh a 20-1 record against the best players from each of the schools she played. Kathy Cooley saved her best tennis of the year for the conference tournament, and surprised everyone by finishing as the runner-up in the conference tournament. Kathy defeated Godwin 4-6. 6-3, 6-3 in the first round. In the semi-finals Kathy played the second seeded play er from Hamilton and won 3-6. 6-1. 6-2. Kathy kept her opponent oft balance during the last two sets with different pace and very aggressive play when she needed to put pressure on her opponent Stacey Anderson won her first match against a good play er from Lee tn three sets This was a very tough match for us. but Stacey is a very determined player After win­ ning the first set 6-2. Stacey lost the second set 4-6 In the third set Stacey fell behind 5-6. but (ought back to 6-6. and the tie-breaker began Stacey fell behind 64. which meant that Lee had 2 match points, but again Stacey kxight back and won the next 4 points to w m 8-6 in the tie­ breaker Bonnie Bekkenng drew the number one seed from Com­ stock Park and lost her first round matches Bonnie lost only one game in the two con­ solation matches to win the consolation bracket All three doubles teams did just what we expected, they won their flight champion­ ships All three doubles teams were undefeated in the league during the reason Michele Errair and Jill Dussia (first doubles) defeated Hamilton 6-0. 6:1, Comstock Park 6-2. 6-0, and Caledoaja 6-2, 6-2. This team played some of their best tennis of the year in this tournament and completely dominated their opponents Michele has pro­ vided us w ith some great shots and aggressive net play through out her high school career Barb Hoisted and Katie Elies (second doubles) defeated Byron Center 1-6, 6-1. 6-0. Godwin 6-1. 6-1, and Comstock Park 6-0. 6-3. Kathy Brock and Nicki Har­ rison (third doubles) had a first round bye, then defeated Hamilton 6-3. 6-0. and Caledonia 6-3. 6-1. “We have three seniors on this team We were especially happy that the three finished their high school tennis careers on such a note " Congratulations to Julie. Michele, and Kathy.” said coach Larry Seger The 1987 team has added to an already impressive Trojan record. The 1987 teams not only won a fifth straight con­ ference championship, but have won the ninth champion­ ship in the past 11 years. This years team also extended the league win streak to 62 mat­ ches over a five year period. We are very proud of this years team After losing seven of 10 starters from last year, only a hard working, dedicated, group of players could have accomplished so much." said Seger (Front, left to right) Kathy Brock. Nicki Harrison, Stacey Anderson, Jill Dussia. (Middle) Borb Hoisted, Jenni Groves, Katie Elies, Michele Errair. (Bock) Coach Lorry Seger Bonnie Bekkering. Kathy Cooley and Julie DeMorrow. Sell with Classifieds Phone 795-3345 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 22. 1987 / Page 9 Caledonia runners remain first in OK Blue The Caledonia cross coun­ try team improved their season record to 12-0 as they put together another solid team effort to roll past the Comstock Park Panthers. 15-48. The Scots captured 9 of the top 10 places to score the victory. Dave Smith set a new course record of 16:55. Other top finishers for Caledonia were John Barslis. 17:03, Tim Hodgkinson. 17:17, Mari Chcrpes. 17:28. Jeff Pierce 17:34. Doug Cur­ tis 17:46. Sam Wilkinson. 18:12. Andy Lillie 18:17 and Paul Burchfield 18:21 The team remained undefeated in the O.K Blue League by running past the Byron Center Bulldogs 17-46 Caledonia runners placed in 12 of the top 13 places to dominate the meet. John Barslis set a new course record of 16:42 to defeat his teammate. Dave Smith, for the first time in O.K Blue competition. Sam Wilkinson also ran a strong race for Caledonia Other top finishers for Caledonia were Da\e Smith 17:04. Tim Hodgkinson 17:10. Sam Wilkinson. 17:21. Mark Cherpes. 17:36. Jeff Pierce 17:58. Doug Curtis 18 10. Paul Burchfield 18 28. Andy Lillie 18:42 and Mike Bcrends 18:55. The Caledonia cross coun­ try team remains in seventh place in the Class ”B” slate ratings. TK Freshmen girls basketball back to winning form After last week’s setback by Caledonia and West Catholic, the Middleville freshman eagers bounced back by defeating a lough Lowell team 37 to 25 Against West and Caledonia, the Trojans had It was a good team effort trouble converting their shots, with Sue Wheeler leading the but Thursday they had little Trojans with 17 points Sue trouble opening a 18 to 10 half Seger added 6 points and Pol­ time lead The second half ly Kidder 5 points. Next week turned out to be tough as Mid­ the Freshman play Grandville dleville increased their lead by and Hopkins 4 points. Caledonia girls mark good times at Brewer Park Since Comstock Park and Byron Center do not have girls cross country teams, the Caledonia ladies team ran against individuals from Allendale and Grand Rapids Baptist Academy Some of the ladies posted the year’s best times at Brewer Park. Deb Schumacher clocked in at 21:25; Terri Ruehs follow­ ed with 22:41. Other times were Traci Goodnough. 23:56. Shannon Plants 24:10. Kris Overmire 27:17, Roni Robertson 27:45 and Chris Fowler 30:59. The meet also marked the first time a month that the entire team competed. A major step in preparing for the Oct 27 conference meet. TK girls top Comstock Park 59-49 and Marcie Henry played well with 10 points and 8 points respectively. The win moves the ladies into third place in the league behind Caledonia, at first, and Godwin. The Middleville girl’s var sity basketball team raised their conference record to four wins and two losses by defeating Comstock Park 59-49 in an excellent team effort. Shelly Gray led TK with 12 points. 6 assists and 5 re­ bounds. followed by Martha Funk with 12 points and 8 re­ bounds. Heather Hannapel contributed 11 points and 6 re­ bounds. while Pam Eaglen JV Scots split pair TK Jayvees defeat Comstock Park On Monday. Oct. 12, the Caledonia jayvee basketball team traveled to Lakewood High School. The Scots played a tough Lakewood team and lost 46-42. Caledonia led most of the game, only in the last minute did they fall behind. The Lady Scots were led in scoring by Amy Peterson with 16 and Carrie Hall with 13. On Thursday. Oct. 15, the Scots played host to the Bulldogs of Byron Center, defeating them 48-23. All girls saw plenty of action. The Scots were led in scoring by Carrie Hill with 15 points The TK jayvee girl’s basketball team defeated Comstock Park by the score of 38 to 13 The Lady Trojans jumped out to a 20 to 6 half time score by using good defense and good team playing. They con­ tinued their good play in the second half and were able to continue their winning streak. All the girls played well and those scoring were Anne Browne with 1 point, with 2 points was Jenni Eichenberg, adding 4 points apiece were Petra Mueller and Jenn Karel, Tammy Ruffner had 7 points, Robin Kidder had 8 points and Vai Jackiewicz had 12 points. TK 7th graders win three The Thomapple Kellogg seventh grade girls basketbail team has won its last three games after losing to Caledonia. 25-24. The three victories have come at the ex­ pense of Wyoming Lee. 20-15. Wayland, 25-21 and Comslock Park 21-14. The team has improved in - VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA - SUMMARY of ODD EVEN PARKING REGULATIONS From November 1 to April 15 and between the Hours of Midnight & 6 a.m. • Motor vehicles can be parked only on the even numbered side of the street on even numbered days; and • Motor vehicles can be parked only on the odd numbered side of the street on odd numbered days. Jacqueline Cherry, Village Clerk the last two weeks by working hard on rebounding and defensive skills. Over the last four games Laura Donker has scored 41 points. Becky Fetch 15 points Kim Wolford 10 points. Sara Count 7 points. Teressa Bearman 6 points. Angie Jerkatus 1 point. Shan­ non McMurry 5 points. Jessie Ainsworth 2 points and Tracy Potts I point The defense has been led by Count and rebounding by Wolford. McMurry. Fetch. Bearman and Donker The Trojans enter the O.K Blue tournament with an upset on their minds as they first played Hamilton, who beat the Trojans 28-10 in an earlier contest This Space FOR RENT! Call... 795-3345 Middlevile 8th grade eagers beat Wayland The Middleville eighth grade girls basketball team defeated Wayland 24-16 to improve their record 6-1. As the second half started the Trojans came out like a different team They scored six straight points and played good defense which allowed them to take a 19-13 lead into the final quarter. The final quarter again saw T.K. outscore Wayland 5-3 to put the game away. Scoring for T.K. were Alicia Batson 11 points. Jessie Weatherhead 5 points. Mandy Pranger 2 points. Lisa Einberger 2 points. Heather Zoulek 2 points and Jenni Hoff 2 points. The eighth grade girls basketball defeated Comstock Park 23-13 to improve their record to 7-1. Scoring for T.K. were Alicia Batson 17 points. Jessie Weatherhead 4 points and Lisa Einberger 2 points. Red Cross to hold CPR training The Barry County Red Cross is holding an adult/child CPR course Oct. 27 and Nov. 3. The two-class course will be held at the Red Cross office from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. both nights. Both classes must be attend­ ed to complete the course. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $12. Send a check to Barry County Red Cross, 116 E. State Street. Hastings, MI 49058. Please put the date of the class on he check. Bowling League results Villa Lassies Guekes Market 16-8. Stephenson & Lawyer 16-8. Gavins Chev. 14-10. Good GMC 14-10. Western Auto 13-11. Shoemaker Builders 13-11. Bruce s Frame 13-11, Lescoa 12-12. Booth In­ surance 12-12. Yankee Spr­ ings Golf 11-13. Unity Satai lite 11-13. Viking 10-14. Professional Pharmacy 10-14. Baughman Marina 10-14. Kuhtics 9-15. Middle Villa 8-16. High Series - R Geukes 568. S. Eaton 547. J Wiley 522. C Mello 519. M Riley 506 High Game - R. Geukes. B Ogden 210. S Eaton 204. J. Wiley 194. P Collet 193. M Riley 191. Bowie ret ts Hair We Are 17-7. American Decoration 14-10. Village Beauty Nook 13-11. Seif & Son 12-12. Phils Pizzeria 9-15. Hastings City Bank 7-17. High Series - D Blough 600. D Levett 540. T Cooley 533. R Fuller 534. L Rose 498 High Games - D Blough 244. L Rose 215. T. Cooley 207. D. Levett 207, R Fuller 192 Thursday Night Classic Gavin Chevrolet & Buick 20-4. Garbow Real Estate 16-8. Robertson Plbg. & Htng 15-9. Seif & Sons Chevrolet Inc. 13-11. Cinder Pharmacy 13-11. Paragon 12-12. thomapple Kitchen 12-12. Good Pal Farms 11-13. Middle Villa 11-13. Geukes’ Meat Market 11-13. Doug's Auto Service 11-13. Cascade Home Improvement 11-13. Simpson Industries 10-14. A.B Lock 10-14. Marposs 10-14. Northern Equipment 6-18. High Games - B Boyle R Palmer 238. M Haight R Doomhos 221. R Eaton 218. R Cox 217. C Steeby 211 High Series - R Cox 606. D Willyard 559. M Haight 559. C Steeby 554. K Morgan 544 Caledonia Ladies I eague Caledonia Sh<*p Rite 15-9. Hastings Body Shop 14-10. Blind 13 II. Zig Zag Upholstery 12-12. Family Tavern 9-15, Shamrock Tavern 9 15 High Series - M Larsen 514. D Harris 452. S. Wolfert 390 High Game - M Larsen 178 170-166. S Wolfert 162. D. Harris 161. Subscribe Now! 795-3345 SECTION 00010 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Thornapple Kellogg Schools will receive sealed Proposals from qualified bidders for the Page Elementary School Phase II consisting of Bid Divisions 204 Asphalt Paving, 205: Concrete, 206: Masonry, 207: Brick (by Owner), 208: Steel, 209 Steel Erection, 210 Carpentry, 211: Trussed Roof Joists, 212 Shingle Roofing, 213 Membrane Roofing. 214 Prefinished Metal Soffit Panels, 215: Caulking and Joint Sealants, 216: Hollow Metal Doors & Frames, 217: Wood Doors, 218 Finish Hardware, 219: Glass and Glazing. 220 Aluminum Clad Windows, 221: Drywall, 222: Ceramic & Quarry Tile, 223 Acoustical Ceilings, 224 Resilient Tile, 225: Gym Flooring, 226: Carpeting, 227: Painting, 228: Chalk & Tackboard, 229: Metal Toilet Partitions. 230: Basketball Backstops, 231 Central Vacuum System, 232 Casework, 233: Kitchen Equipment, 234: Plumbing. 235: H.V AC , 236 Electrical There will be a pre-bid meeting held on Tuesday. October 27,1987 at 1:30 p.m. at the McFall Elementary School, 509 W. Main, Middleville, Ml. Attendance is strongly recommended. Proposals to be delivered in person to McFall Elementary 509 W Main, Middleville or mailed to McFall Elementary, c/o Administration Office, 3885 Bender Road, Middlevile, Ml 49333, Attn: Mr. Steven Garrett Proposals must be received • PRIOR’’ to 1:30 p m. (local time), on November 3, 1967. Proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud All bids will be evaluated at a later date The Project will utilize separate prime contracts All contracts for construction will be direct contracts with the Owner. Overall coordination of the Project will be the respon sibility of the construction management firm. E&V, Incorporated The Architect/Engineer for the protect is Daverman Associates, Inc 82 Ionia N W Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 456-3500. Attn: Mr Dennis Sawinski The Owner will award contracts on November 9, 1987, to separate Contractors for separate Bid Divisions or combinations of bid divisions Any Bidder, at their option, may submit a combined Proposal for any combination of Bid Divisions by offering a Combined Bid Deduct. A separate Bid must be submitted for each Bid Division included in any such combined Proposal. All Project procedures and documents are designed to facilitate delivery of the Project through multiple prime construction contracts The Owner's forms, rather than industry master forms, are used for all documents Bidders shall read and review the Bidding Documents carefully, and shall familiarize themselves thoroughly with all requirements Bidder: shall take spciaf note that this Project is to be bid at the prevailing wage rate Requests by Contractors for inclusion as bidders shall be addressed to the Construe tion Manager, E&V, Incorporated, 86 East Sixth Street, Holland. Ml 49423, (616) Attn: Julie Holifield One set of Bidding Documents will be provided free of charge to Bidders The Bidding Documents are on file for inspection at the Architect’s office A S50.00 document replacement charge will be assessed only If the Documents ar<- not returned to the Project Team in good and usable condition Requests for additional sets of Bidding Documents shall be addressed to the Construc­ tion Manager: a charge may be assessed for such additional sets Proposals shall be submitted on the Proposal Forms furnished separately by the Con­ struction Manager, and shall be completely filled in and executed in accord with the Bid­ ding Documents Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of Base Bidfs) shall accompany each proposal Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days Successful Bidders may be required to furnish Surety Bonds, as stated in the Specifications The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, to accept other than a low Bid. end to waive informalities, irregularities and/or errors in Proposals, which they feel is in their best interest. �Page 10 / The Sun and News. Middleville Ml / October 22. 1987 VILLAGE of CALEDONIA Caledonia holds first annual Varsity Alumni Meet SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m. For Sale Automotive CLOCK CUSTOMERS!’ Sec the newest How ard Miller Grand Father, wall and mantle clock display, in West Michigan. Visit Blanco Furniture, in Shelbyville, for fine values everyday. Only 12 money saving minutes north of Plainwell. Blanco Furniture, in Shelbyville, 672-5115 1978 FORD GRANADA LIMITED, 76,000 miles, body has a little rust. Call after 4pm. 948-2081 ____ ______ WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 For Rent October 12. 1987 The regulor meehng of the Coledonio Villoge Council wo» colled to order by Janice Soules Vice President All members were present except Klover Motion by Kidder supported by Berencsi to approve the minutes with two corrections Corned Motion by Kidder supported by DeVries to approve the Financial report. Carried Motion by Kidder supported by Berencsi to approve payment of the bills Corned Motion by Kegerreis supported by Erskine to approve payment of the South Street protect less 10% retoinoge Corned Motion by DeVries, supported by Berencsi to approve payment for the Main Street. Curb Cut pro gram less 10% retainage Carried. Sewer expansion wos discuss­ ed at length Other items discuss­ ed were root pruning, sewer on Vine Street. Johnson Street work tree planting, fireworks done by the fire department, the Centen niol. and Township attendance of Our meeting An Ordinance to amend the Planned Unit Development so os to permit the construction and use of a building for post office purposes wos presented by Kid­ der supported by DeVries Ayes ( | Ordinance declared adopted A resolution presented by DeVries supported by Kidder to authorize Consumers Power to in­ stall a street light at 9396 Kraft Avenue Ayes al! Resolution declared adopted Motion by Kegerre«s supported by Berencsi to authorize Klover and Cherry to sign the Coopera­ tion Agreement for qualifying for Community Development Funds. Corned Motion by DeVries supported by Berencsi to approve the re­ quest for a parade mode by Caledonia Elementary School Parade to be held October 30 1987 Carried Motion by Kidder supported by Kegerreis to contract with Mid Michigan Display to do our Christmas decoration ogom this year at the some contract figure os lost year. Carried. Motion by Kegerreis. supported by Kidder to have Rodgers pur­ chase a rebuilt carburetor. Carried. Berencsi reported on the Township Board meeting. Kidder reported on the progress of the Centennial Commission Motion by Kegerreis supported by DeVries to odjoOrn at 10:20 p m Carried Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE Dove Smith On Saturday. Oct 17. the first annual Caledonia Varsity Alumni meet was held at Caledonia Park Caledonia alumni running against the 1987 varsity learn included Don Passenger (1978). Dave Hodgkinson (1981). Dave Himebaugh (1977). Dave Barstis (1982). Jerry Barnaby (1978), Shawn On (1987) Dave DeZwaan (1977) and Gary Cherpes (1954). OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES October 13. 1967 President pro tom Hordy colled the meeting to order al 7 00 p.m Present Bray. Filcek, Hordy. Riley, and VandenBerg Absent: President Thatcher. Guests News Reporters. Minutes of the September 22, 1987 meeting were approved as read. Discussion held on F.O.P. Contract. Myers moved thot Council ac­ cept the proposed Fraternal Order of Police Contract. Support by Bray Roll coll: Bray aye, Filcek aye. Hardy aye Myers aye. Riley aye. and VandenBerg. aye. Mo­ tion carried. VandenBerg moved the printed bills be paid. Support by Broy. Ayes all. Carried. VandenBerg moved the printed transfers be allowed os follows Total to Payroll......... $18,724.94 Total to Motor Pool . $1,290.84 Support by Riley Ayes all. Carried. VandenBerg moved the follow­ ing transfers be allowed Water Receiving to Water Operating & Maintenance ...................................... $3 000.00 Sewer Receiving to Sewer Operating & Maintenance $5.70000 Sewer Fund to Payroll Fund - *'« year Clerk and Treasurer’s ........................................... $2,200.00 Support by Riley Ayes all, Carried. Myers moved that Council hold a public hearing on vacating the alley south side of Main Street, November 10. 1987 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall, 314 E. Main Street. Support by Bray. Ayes all, Carried. Council and Village Manager Roon reviewed the Manager s Report Council and Officer Frantz reviewed the September Police Activity Report VandenBerg moved that Coun­ cil enter into closed session at 7:38 p.m. for the purpose of discussing land acquisition. Sup­ port by Riley Roll call: Broy aye Filcek aye. Hardy aye, Myers oye, Riley oye. and VandenBerg oye. Motion corned. Council returned to regular ses­ sion at 7 50 pm With no further business. Broy moved for adjournment Support by Filcek Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7 51 p.m Cheryl Hooper Villoge Clerk Central Garage Towing ; BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. __ 24 HOUR SERVICE Thornapple Kellogg West and McFall School Menu Thursday, Oct. 22 West Pizza, green beans, fruit. McFall Hamburger, french fries, fruit, milk. Fridaj, Oct. 23 McFall Pizza, sweet peas, banana or pears. West Fishwich with cheese, veg. stix, baked beans, milk. Monday, Oct. 26 Com dog. mixed veg., peanut butter sand., fruit, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 27 Savory pepper steak, mash­ ed potatoes, buttered com. sandwich,' fruited gelatin. FUEL Ok GAS 'DCSEI SERVING HOME FARM NDUSTRV &.. dne. 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA Ml 43316 SELFSERVE GAS DfSEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP milk. Wednesday, Oct. 28 Chiliburger, meatballs with noodles, veg. stix. juice bar. milk. Thursday, Oct. 29 West Pizza, green beans. McFall - Hamburger, french fries, fruit, milk. Friday, Oct. 30 McFall - Pizza, green beans, fruit. West - Ham­ burger, french fries, fruit. Hot dog available every day. Whole and 2% milk served every day. Thursday , Oct. 22 Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic toast, tossed salad, ap­ ple or fruit juice, milk. Friday, Oct. 23 Pizza, baked beans or cole slaw, mixed fruit, milk. Monday. Oct. 26 Tuna melt or hamburger on a bun, green beans, pears, milk Tuesday, Oct. 27 Beef and noodles or macaroni and cheese, peas, blueberry or cherry cobbler. milk. Wednesday , Oct. 28 Chili or veg. soup, crackers, cheese, veg. sticks, sandwich, ice cream or fruit, milk. Thursday, Oct. 29 Pizza, baked beans or mix­ ed veg., fresh fruit, milk. Friday , Oct. 30 Fishwitch, ghoul slaw, french fries, cider, cookie, milk Whole and 2% milk served daily. Caledonia High School and Junior High Lunch Menu Thursday. Oct. 22 Puie. chips, veg. stix. cherrv cake. milk, juice. Friday, Oct. 23 Hamburger w bun. slice dill pic kies, french foes, dessert, milk, juice. Monday. Oct. 26 Beef steu or soup, sand wich choice, fruit, milk. JUICC. Tuesday. Oct. 27 Pizza, french fries, cheese stix, brownie, milk, juice. W ednesday. Oct. 28 Potato salad, barter dip cod, dinner roil, fruit, milk, juice. Thursday. Oct. 29 Pizza, french fries, mixed veg., fruit, milk, juice. Friday, Oct. 30 Cheeseburgers, corn chips, cole slaw, dessert, milk, juice. (616) 891-8198 PROPANE REAU SERVICE Thank You CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank friends and neighbors for their lime, cards, flowers and food which was brought into our home after the death of our father and grandfather, John Ellis of Grand Rapids. A special thanks to Father Don Hcydcn of St. Thomas and Sister Margaret of Holy Family for their faith and strength. Also to Mr. and Mrs. Bcchlcr for their support in helping in all arrangements. Your very special. John, Jan Michael & Kevin Ellis CARD OF THANKS Thank you Io my friends and relatives for all the plants, cards and visits during my stay at the hospital after my accident. They were very much appreciated. _________________ Gerry Neil KEN AND TOLIA Tifud) PROUDFIT would like to thank our friends and family for all the cards and gifts on our 50th wedding anniversary. We espe­ cially want to thank our children. Chuck & Nancy Briggs and Jim and Marilyn Proudfit for the beautiful open house they gave us. Wanted Thornapple Kellogg High School and Middle School Menu 795-3369 945-4554 1-800-635-9964 KEITH 8ERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS Tim Hodgkinson The Caledonia team of 1987 edged the alumni 21-37. The top finishers were Don Passenger. 15:48. (the fastest time ever run at Caledonia Park). Dave Smith. 16 27. John Barstis. 16:36. Tim Hodgkinson. 16:42. Doug Curtis 16:59. Dave Hodgkin son 17:01. Mark Cherpes. 17:14, Sam Wilkinson. 17:20. Dave Himebaugh 17:31. Dave Barstis 17:49 and Jerry Barnaby 18:10. FOR SALE: Two 1981 Chevy Impala station wagons, nine passenger, 5.7 diesel, automatic transmission, mileage 122,000 and 126,000. Can be seen at Caledonia Community School Bus Garage, 330 Johnson St., Caledonia. Contact Andy Snyd­ er, 891-1346. Scaled bids, marked Station Wagon Bid, will be received at Administration Office, 203 Main St., Caledonia, Ml 49316 by October 26, 1987, 12.00 noon. Subscribe call 795-3345! WANTED responsible party to drive car to West Palm Beach, Fla. To arrive Nov. 14. Call 891-8880 Business Services POLE BUILDINGSComplctcly erected 24,x40’x8’ $3650. Includes one service door and choice of 9x7 overhead or slider. Fast starts on most build ings, contact us on any size. Call Mecca Buildings for your local representative at 1-800 544-6682 or Local 616-887-8855 __________ RESIDENTIAL GLASS WORK DONE Repairing storm windows, screens, install ing shower doors, and minor work done. Call 945 9696 ask for Joe. Volksmarch continued from page 7 entire track has been resurfaced, totalling $38,000. So far about $10,000 has been raised for the project. The Middleville Track Club, which is not affiliated with the school, holds several events throughout the year, including the Middleville Turkey Trot (Nov. 28 this year), to raise money for the schools’ track and cross country programs. The club also sponsors field days for the elementary students in Middleville, has sent the cross country team to camp, holds the middle school Turkey Trot and has purchased track equipment including a computerized timer and a measuring wheel. Christmas Items CRAFT BAZAAR, Wednes day, October 28, 9am 6pm, Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd., sponsored by GFWC-Gun Lake Area Women’s Club, 25 handicrafts exhibitors and baked goods. Info, Judy 795-7758 Call Sun & News Classifieds Miscellaneous ATTENTION: Recliner customers, a special 2 for 1 recliner sale, will be held at Blanco Furniture, in Shelbyville, on October 22, 23, &. 24. Yes, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, recliner specials from 2 for $299 up to 2 for $699. Genuine bargains, dealers welcome. Only 5 money saving minutes south of Wayland. Blanco Furniture, in Shelbyville. 672-5115 Ph: 795-3345 Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Your Lawn Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) Middleville Bob Klinge iwi7^7^7 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml October 22,1967/Page 11 T-K Trojan Marching Band take part in district festival Rhoades wins amateur kickboxing title Middleville resident Greg Rhoades won his second American Amateur Kickbox­ ing title in Taylor Oct. 17 on the undercard of the Kelly Croy, of Taylor. Michigan vs. Neil Singleton of Michigan City. Ind U.S middleweight title fight, inwhich Singleton lost a close nine round decision. Rhoades won his first title in Laporte. Ind. on Sept 18. when he won the North American Amateur P A K A jr. middleweight title with a three-round decision over 40-fight veteran Nate Hcndcricks of Detroit in the second round of a scheduled five-round fight for the Michigan Welter Weight crown. (Amateur P.A K.A.) Also on the undercard, main sparring partner and stabiematc. Curt Muhl stop­ ped Scott Perrault of Taylor to win txxh the professional P A K A &. P K C. Michigan State Championships What helped both Cithers was the fact that Muhl is a left-hander and Rhoades a right hander Rhoades fought a lefty and Muhl a right hander, so by training with The Thomapple Kellogg Trojan marching band par­ ticipated in the district mar­ ching festival at Northview Tuesday. Oct. 13. and receiv­ ed a second division rating on their first attempt at contest marching in several years. The band received a first division in marching, a second division in show manship and a second division in music. "This hand is extremely disciplined; you are a credit to your director and your school. With a little more maturity. TKHS Hosting parents awareness workshop Oct. 22 Greg Rhoades (second from left) won his second kickboxing title on October 17th. Assistant coordinator. Terry Rhoades (far left) Bill Chrisman (far right), manager Bill Chrisman, and Stoblemate Curt Muhl look on. each ocher, their sparring ses­ sions were ideal for the up­ coming championship bouts. Both fighters flight under manager Bill Chrisman of the Grand Rapids Area Athletic Club (formerly the Wyoming Boxing Club), and will fight Nov. 13 in Laporte. Ind , in non-title defenses They will then defend their titles next Janaury Chrisman and assistant cor­ ner man Terry Rhoades (Greg's father) would like Greg to fight twice more and then retire, as there are hopes of Bill starting a gym in the local area, and he would like young Rhoades to be the head trainer for the amateur boxers and kickboxers. The solution for runaway and homeless youth offered is free services Outreach in­ formation. transportation, placement, advocacy and aftercare services contribute to an 80 percent family reunification rate for these agencies In addition to direct service provision, shelters are generally connected to a strong network of youthrelated pubi ic/pr i vate organizations in the communi­ ty. Funding for runaway shelters is derived from federal, state and local governments as well as private sources. Runaway shelters and youth-serving agencies are ex­ amples of positive responses to youth problems. The provi­ sion of counseling and short­ term shelter care are nontraditional approaches to "treat­ ment’' instead or processing through the juvenile justice system. Increased public awareness and expanded community sup­ port for troubled adolescents and their families will create options in difficult situations so that fewer children leave or are forced from home. Helping young people to understand their problems and choose responsible actions is the beginning of a solution to the increasing number of runaway and homeless youth. Barry County Red Cross to hold CPR-BLS class on Oct 29, Nov. 5 Barry County Red Cross is holding a C PR BLS class for para-professKvnals only Oct. 29 and Nov. 5. People who might be interested are EMT candiates for state of Michigan license, nursing students, nurses, lifeguard candidates and others Hours for the classes are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. both nights To pre-register, send a check for $15 to Barn Counts Red Cross. 116 E State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 Please include the class dates on the check. Classes will to be held at the office TheSun and News your VITAL LINK to the news and activities of ourcommunity Ever* Trxzsaov Sun one News veeps you informed oreo from government to sports. txrths tc deaths. ana local hsfory ana news at your ne«ghcxxs Weddings Send my subscription to: NAME ADDRESS CITY_________ .STATE______ ZIP AMOUNT EHCCOMO □ $8 00 Barry, Kent, Allegan County □ $10.00 Other Areas Mail tc Sun A New*, Bex 130, Middkville, Mi 49333 from 9 am to 4 p.m To enroll. send a check for Barry County Red Cross. 116 E State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Your Kids' on Drugs " A panel presentation will provide information, discus­ sion and support on this topic. Panel members include Dr. James Weatherhead. James Fisher, attorney. Char Lann­ ing. abuse therapist. Skip Pranger. high school dean and teacher and Jeanne Perry high school counselor. Or are settling down for your golden years... Babysitting teaching class offered Barry County Red Cross is holding a baby-sitting teaching class Oct. 24. al the Red Cross office above the J.C. Penney store in Hastings The fee is $3. pre-registration is necessary, and the hours are A special parent awareness workshop will be held Oct. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m at Thomap pie Kellogg High School (room 301). The workshop is for parents and community residents con­ cerned about drug and alcohol use among teens. Included in the workshop will be the film. "Shattered if Whether you've got a growing young family ... Counselor Comer by Bernie Weller I hornapple-Kellogg Middle School Counselor The problem of runaway, throwaways and homeless youth in our communities has no single or easy answer, but important initiatives have begun to address the causes and consequences of this critical situation. Intervention services which are voluntary and family onentated-an alternative to the counseling can prevent the costly institutionalization of young people and encourage runaway youth to reunite with families. In Michigan, a network of runaway shelters and foster care providers have been part of the solution to runaway and homeless youth. These community-based organiza­ tions provide crisis counsel­ ing. individual/family therapy and medical/legal referrals. Food, shelter and safely in a homelike environment are the programs' most valued ser­ vices to young people living on the street. Runaway youth shelters are diverse m terms of structure, ranging from freestanding emergency shelters to multipurpose youth service agencies. Despite their diver­ sity. the common denominator you'll be excellent." one of judges said The marching director. Duane Thatcher, was pleased with the band's performance "The band is young; 70 of the 100 members are freshmen and sophomores. They've on­ ly been marching as a corps for 14 months. "With another year of ex­ perience. this band will be reminiscent of the hands I directed here in the 1970s.” said Thatcher. Only' G) Barry. peryjar Kent. Allegan Co Phone 795-3345 �Page 12 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 22. 1967 Band students perform halftime show for Band Night IIIUI ItitA UM L " J, The 230 strong Thornapple Kellogg marching bands garnish the football field dur­ ing the joint performance by the high school and middle school bands High school clarinet players march to a tune during the Band Night halftime show at Middleville Friday night (below i Members of the middle school band perform Cal ifor ma Dreamm" for the crowd at the Middle*ilie Comstock Park football game. Shelly Duyser (frontcenter) performs a trumpet solo in "When You Wish Upon a Star." More than 230 band students dotted the football field at the Bob White Stadium Friday night for the annual Band Night performance at Thomapple Kellogg High School. The middle school band, made up of 132 seventh and eighth graders, performed a march and the pop song, "California Dreamin’ " to the crowd gathered for the football game between Middleville and Comstock Park. The high school band, 106-strong, performed "Commando," "When You Wish Upon a Star," "Final Countdown" and an original drum brake (a marching song written exclusively for percussion) written by TK teacher, James Hallberg. The show was the same show the high schoolers performed at a recent band festival. In addition to the bands performing Friday, another 70 students in the sixth grade band, under the direction of Tom Nash, await their public debut. High school conductor Duane Thatcher says the large number of students in band, both at the high school and middle school levels, shows promise of strong band programs in the future for Thomapple Kellogg. High School student of the Month told The staff at Thornapple Kellogg High School has implemented the Student of the Month' program to iden­ tify those students who demonstrate exceptional behavior in one or all of the following areas: citizenship, enthusiasm leadership academic accomplishment dedication participation, cooperation and positive attitude. It is the intent of this award to encourage and recognize these students and their efforts. Each month facul­ ty members will nominate a student they feel deserving of this award For the month of September the following students have been selected (Front row) Nick Marble. Pom Eaglen Chris Forsythe Heather Perry Petra Muller. Kelly Sweeney. (Bock row) Mike Seger. Parry Vugteveen Brandon Wustman. Tim Mesecor Brod Luttrell. Corey Dean, Dione Bender. Middle school flag girls lead the seventh and eighth grade classmates onto the field. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-10-29.pdf 9424e22c2d40eeaa594e1b75e5ad4ed6 PDF Text Text 7 ric l 1-Wfl"*-— *.’■ ^. and News i -Ji ’jf'- <—fcJ k ——--w-r'V Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia No. 43-October 29. 1987 Middleville, Michigan 49333 117th Year/Twenty Cents Chamber reviews planned Broadmoor development A large business develop­ ment that will bring businesses and jobs to the area will be located 9 9 miles from the northern border of Mid dlcville. Bruce Brown of United Development Real Estate Corp . told members of the Middleville Chamber of Commerce United Development Real Estate Corporation of Grand Rapids, a subs id ary of United Development Management of Oakbrook. Ill . has formed a joint venture with Amway Corporation to develop Meadowbrooke Business Park, a 544-acre planned unh development on the east side of Broadmoor, across from Steelease. Brown reported The business park will offer 5.5 million square feet of space for corporate offices, distribution centers, high tech research and development, light assembly and commer­ cial facilities, including a shopping center and hotel. Brown told chamber members at the organization's October meeting. Brown said the center is planned for development in five phases. The first phase to be finished within two years with expected employment of 8 .(XX) upon completion One of the unique concepts of Meadowbrooke is that it is being designed to bring businesses to Southwestern Michigan that are not present­ ly located in this area and it is not being developed to move Grand Rapids business to a new location. Brown emphasized Adjacent to the Kent Coun­ ty International Airport. Meadowbrooke Business Park proposes a 64-acre ‘aero park" as an exclusive fixed­ based operation for corporate air travel and air freight, as well as complete access to highway and rail systems in west Michigan, he continued The park is being developed under extremely tight en­ vironmental and structural guidelines For example, no metal buildings will be allow­ ed. All buildings will be con­ structed of brick, he said. On­ ly 30 percent of the land will contain buildings, leaving 70 percent open space, he said Planned are numerous trails, walkways and boulevards, winding in and around lakes, ponds, and ex­ isting woodlands, providing the entire complex with a park like setting, he said Brown said the five phases of development will involve about 100 acres each. The en­ tire park is planned to be com­ pleted in five years and is estimated to result in 25,000 new jobs upon completion. These new jobs, plus the 8.000 jobs at Steelcase direct­ ly across Broadmoor will mean 32.(MX) people will be working in that immediate area, he said. Stee lease and Meadowbrooke Business Park are exactly 9.9 miles from the Middleville village limits Brown suggested that the Middleville Planning Com­ mission proceed with its review of its master plan and zoning ordinances so it can be ready for the spin-off from such a large development. Middleville Chamber of Commerce members looking over the Meadowbrooke plans are (L-R) Rod Kenyon; Don Boysen. Bruce Brown of United Development Real Estate Corp . and Steve Wiersum. Middleville has new police chief by Jean Gallup A Dearborn police sergeant with 25 years experience in law enforcement has been hired as Middleville's new police chief The new chief expects to be on the job soon, filling the job that has been vacant since April 30 when Boy d Cain was suspended from duty Louis Shoemaker. 48. former SWAT team leader from Dearborn, was hired by the village council at Tuesday night's meeting Shoemaker, uniformed sergeant with the Dearborn police department, has 25 years experience in law enforcement Shoemaker said he wants to be a uniformed police chief, and believes in visibility •"Get out of the car. walk the strip, find out who the people are " he said to council members. Shoemaker, whose nickname is ’Shoe" said community relations is essen­ tial if there is going to be a good police department When asked about the pro Boyd Cain trial set for November 9th Louis A. Shoemaker per relationship between the ullage council and the police, he said they should he * co­ workers for the benefit of the citizens" While he said ”1 don't curt­ sy because of office.*’ Shoemaker also said he thought the v illage council should nuture the ‘ newcomer” until he learned about the tow n and its people Shoemaker said the fist Continued on page 12 by Jean Gallup Boyd Cain, former police chief of Middleville, is scheduled to face trial Nov. 9 in Barry County Circuit Court on two charges of criminal sexual conduct Cam was first suspended from his duties on April 30 after being arraigned on felony embezzlement charges and a misdemeanor kickback charge, both unrelated to the charges he is now facing. On May 14. Vdlage President Duane Thatcher did not renew Cain’s contract with the village. Cain was charged with se­ cond degree criminal sexual conduct, assault with intent to commit sexual penetration and a misdemeanor count of drunk driving after events on the night of July 13. Police said the alleged drunken driving incident oc­ curred at the Sw amp Fox tavern in Middleville, with Cain hitting two parked cars with his pick-up From there, police say. Cain went to a Thomapple Township home and assaulted a 27-year-old woman The trial is scheduled to be heard by Judge Hudson Dem­ ing. A Ray Kalliel. Cain’s at­ torney. filed an emergency appeal last week after Dem­ ing's ruled, in response to an earlier motion by Kalliel. that the woman’s previous sexual conduct was not pertinent in the matter of consent. Kalliel already appealed Deming's ruling, but is now seeking an emergency judge­ ment He said he is expecting the three judge appeals panel to show Deming was in error cm the ruling, or to order a delay of the trial pending judgement of the appeal If convicted. Cam could receive up to 15 years in prison on the sexual miscon­ duct charge and 10 years on the assault charge. Village Grocery break-in nets robber $1,000 Have a safe and healthy Halloween! The Village Grocery m Middleville was robbed of SI .000 in cash during an early morning break-m Sunday, police report CpI. George Howell of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department said access was gamed through the roof, after an unsuccessful attempt to break into a basement window Howell said it is not normal procedure to leave money in the store, but on this occasion, owner Wade Thornton was setting up the store for the next day. so he would not have to come in early. The break-in was discovered when the clerk came to open for business Sunday morning, he said. Police are still investigating the incident, and are attemp­ ting to contact several suspects. Howell said. �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / October 29. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN I had the nicest phone call the other night. A lady called and she wanted to tell me how she had learned to fix geese and ducks so they were not too greasy when roasted I had expressed my ig­ norance in an earlier column. I was so pleased that she called. She said it look several weeks to work up her courage to call me. For the love of Pete, folks, please don't hesitate to call me. 1 love to visit with all of you. And I promise not to bite. I love to learn as much as I can about life and all the happenings She said her husband was a poultry buyer for years. So. she learned the hard way. She said it works very well Place the duck or goose on a rack above the water in the bottom of the roaster or large pan Cover and steam for about 45 minutes. The tat is right under the skin, not inside the body as it is in a chicken. So the steam melts the grease and it falls into the water Chill the g(NMC in the pan and the grease hardens and you can separate it from the water She said it makes the best cookie*. They have a completely different and rich taste She said that they never skin their geese or ducks. They don't pluck them like you do a chicken. You get the large container of water boiling and then add just a little cold to lower the temperature enough to keep from breaking the skin. You run the bird backward through the hot water (because their feathers are practically waterproof) and going backwards forces water up the feathers and then you lake your thumb and foref­ inger and pull them off. 1 asked her if it took her long to know just exactly how long was enough. She said it was simply trial and error. You learned fast that way. so maybe some of you can try it. 1 told my hubby and he said don't dare try it out on him for Thanksgiving because he wouldn't eat it. He absolutely wouldn't eat it. So. will one of you folks try it and let me know'.’ It was Cathy Hart’s birth day Friday. so she and her dad went to MSU’s game on Saturday They about froze to death and were soaked to the skin as well. But their team won. and they had a miserable day but a gixxi one in spite of that. Sunday evening they were getting ready for the Pumpkin decorating contest. Tuesday, at school Good luck all of you folks. Lavonna Sherman said that her brother and wife from Muskegon were over Sunday to visit with them Sue Verlinde said that last weekend they went up to son Mark's college in Midland. Northwood Institute for the car show all the students in auto marketing put on. Each group decides exactly which car they would like to work on Mark's group chose a Porsch. They all dressed in tuxedos and the Porsch Com­ pany furnished the brand new model for their presentation They had a great many cars represented there. What a wonderful learning ex­ perience it was for all the students. It was held Friday. Saturday and Sunday. The Verhndc's attended Saturday and Sunday. They had a wet time Satur­ day. but everyone seemed to have a good time, and they all felt it was worthwhile. I forgot to mention that it was a week ago. not this weekend. The Koeplinger's went to Richland Sunday with the Yamaha Touring group. They were going to ride their bikes but changed their minds when it was down in the twenties (it was 21 at the Velderman's Sunday morning). It was also Missey’s birthday so all the family came home. Dick Smith said that the Methodist’s Men’s group helped Bruce Carpenter put up his garage. Saturday. In other words the men’s group are earning money for the church activities that they support. Bruce is going to contribute their labor costs to the men's group. They had about 12 to 15 men turn out to do the work. Had fun, got quite bit of work done and felt good doing it for a good cause. They even had a nice meal. Ken and Rose Morgan went up to Kingsley, south of Traverse City to attend their aunt and uncle's 50th wedding anniversary. Said that they encountered snow on the roadside Their cousins, put on the big shing dig for their parents, with a band and everything. They all had a wonderful time. Mae and Rollo Bowerman attended the Octogenarian dinner at the Methodist Church. Tuesday. Don Dean said daughter The^Sunond Netos Publication No USPS 347580 1952 N Broadway - P.O. Box B Hastings. Michigan 49058 “The Sun and News" (USPS 347 580) is published weekly by The Hastings Banner Inc. 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 1072 Second-Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 9998. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE SUN AND NEWS. P O Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058-0602. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year...............................................................$8.00 Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties $10.00 Becky and Dave and family were over for a Sunday visit. The Featherly s just got back. Sunday, from having dinner at one of the family members new home. Had a nice dinner There were 11 there Ann Kenyon said that she and Art have another greatgrandson Annie and Jeff Cross had a baby boy Friday night, six pounds. Ann didn't know any more of the particulars. Finally got a hold of Rod Finkbeiner and he said the baby 's name is Joshua Justin Cross. He was bom at 4:30 Friday Annie is now home wondering why no one is coming out to see them. Boy ’ do they ever send them home fast, now. We just heard about the baby being bom and wham! They are already home so you will have to excuse every one's slowness in getting out to see you. kids Saturday night Rod and Char went over to New Baltimore to see son Allan, coming home Sunday . On the way home they stop­ ped at Nashville Township Hall to help Clayion Johnson celebrate his 80 birthday His wife Marian was also there and they both seem to be in good health. Ralph and Alberta Kenyon also attended Clayton Johnson's birthday in Nashville. Sunday Ralph said that the Johnson's used to live where Ella Fischer now lives. Ralph also said the Township Hall was really full with all the guests. Mary VanderWal said that Randy Noah and his friend Chen yen show were here visiting hts folks. Kay and Melvin Noah Jerry and Gina Stem were a part of the Trojan cheering section at our football game al Godwin in Heights Friday night. We won and now we are champs. Jerry. Pat. Jeremy Hilly and Clinton Soldan attended the Wildlife Art Show at the Grand Center. Sunday. Pat said they enjoyed it very much. Betty and Paul Newman and family had a surprise 90th bir­ thday party for her dad. Fred Mattison. They did manage, with all the help of the family, to make it a complete sur­ prise. Johnny and I attended Sunday and had a very nice time. They had a lot of friends and relatives drop in. Had a beautiful day for it. too. This week is the end of Oc­ tober. The time sure seems to fly. It seems to me that Oc­ tober just started. Have a good week, everybody. Bachanangirl arrives on October 22nd GIRL. Alicia Mane, bom Oct. 22 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Grand Rapids, to Brian and Lon Bachanan of Middleville, weighing 8 lbs.. 4ozs. Rotarians aid youth baseball The Thornapple youth baseball program will benefit from the support of the Middleville Rotary Club. President of the Rotary. Ken Bray, (right) presents a check for $1500 to James Verlinde. president of the baseball program. The check brings the total amount given for the field to $2500. The money will help pay for a well that is to be drilled to maintain the the new field, which is located on Crane Rood in Middleville. Eldon Newmyer, D.C., past president of the Rotary, acknowledged the Mid­ dleville Chamber of Commerce for their help in raising funds during the community-wide garage sale held in July." Middleville men to compete in Snowplow Rodeo October 29 by Jean Gallup Jeff Price and Gerald Brit­ ten. Department of Public Works employees from Mid­ dleville, will compete in the third annual snow fighters snowplow rodeo Oct. 29. The event will be held at the Wyoming DPW yard at 2660 Burlingame. Grand Rapids, Pete Van Dop. Wyoming DPW employee and one of the organizers of the rodeo, said. Participants will be from Grandville, Hudsonville. Wyoming, Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Kent County and Middleville, he said. There will be two man teams and individual driving competitions, with each en­ trant driving his own truck. Van Dop said. The contest will consist of eight exercises on the course. A straight course with mailboxes set up will be used The fourth challenge is driving in and out between parked cars on a given distance of roadway. Van Dop said. The serpentine course resembles a barrel race with the snowplows weaving in and out of the barrels without hit­ ting them Again. Van iX>p said, the acceptable distance is six to twelve inches. After a test of maneuverability inside a culdc-sac. the last test is for the men to back their plows to within six inches of a loading dock, he said. Most exercises arc also tim­ ed, he said, making them even more difficult There will be two judges placed at each station to grade the performances. Points are subtracted for hitting objects and missing distance re­ quirements. he said. Van Dop said the individual point winner will win a trophy, and the team point winners will take possession of a traveling trophy for their hometown DPW. Grandville holds the team trophy for last year, he said. Seniors travel to Big Rapids On Thursday. Oct. 22, 40 senior citizens from Kent­ wood. Grand Rapids, Mid­ dleville and Caledonia travel­ ed to Big Rapids to Rodney Michigan with Sara Colburn, co-ordinator for Caledonia Community Education. We arrived at the Cran-Hill Ranch at 11:30 a.m. where the manager Ronald Glass met us with a wonderful welcome. Our Senior Citizen group have been coming to this ranch for many years, and en­ kVr/te us a letter! The Sun and News welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means for readers to express an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letter must include the signature, address and tele­ phone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libel­ ous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Founded in 1870 — Published by.. THE HASTINGS BANNER. INC. \_______________ —____ ___________ to judge how well the drivers handle distances. The allowable space for maneuvering is within six to twelve inches. Points are taken off for any mailboxes the drivers knock down, he continued. The drivers are then graded on how well they follow an outside curve. Von Dop noted the outside curve is on the passenger side of the snowplow and difficult to see. The offset track, different widths of varying lengths, is used to test the drivers' ability to transfer lanes, he said. joy it more each year, because the people who manage the ranch offer a special one day event to let their group spend a day of fellowship We had good food which consisted of a wonderful swiss steak dinner, and homemade bread, which was served country style. Ronald Glass and family have run the ranch through the Christian Reformed Church Synod of Michigan for 18 years, and have records that show that over 20.000 people use Cran-Hill facilities in a year. After the luscious dinner and pumpkin pie, a tune for some fun was given by Glass, with a few jokes. Some of the people then got on the bus and were given a ride around the ranch. Arnving back to the hall, we had our parting time with the Glass family and helpers. Bidding adieu to this great Christian family, we boarded our bus at 3 p.m. We were on our way to Muskegon's Lumber Camp town, quite a lot of snow had fallen up there. The ground was covered and also the trees were full of snow. Lumber town village con­ sists of an old building with many small gift shops in the ancient building. We all roamed around there for a short time, and then left at 5:30 p.m. After riding quite a while we stopped for a quickie snack at McDonalds We arrived at the Caledonia parking lot at 8:30 p.m. Everyone said they enjoyed the day with a l<x of beautiful color that we had seen on the way, even if it did rain and snow. Our thanks to our co­ ordinator Sara for doing an outstanding job organizing the trip, and to our bus driver Bill Gill, the word is ’’great” from all of us. Come back with us again real soon. BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 9548 (M-37) Thursday, 6:30 p.m. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 29, 1987 / Page 3 The onnuol seniors dinner at the Middleville United Methodist church was attended by many senior citizens including 37 octogenarians. Pictured are: First row, from left. Arne Palmer. Helena Dintamin, Ollie White. Rosilie Corey. Mary Jackson Helen Hooper, Doris Wheeler and Art Kenyon. Second row, from left, Agnes Groves, Wretho McNee. Jennie Davis. Doris Brog. Paul Corey. Lillian Richard Virginia Root, Ella Fischer. Nell Schenkel, Lucille Getty and Dorothy Bonneville Third Row. from left. Fred Mattison. Nell Allgeo, Lois Bender. Clifford Davis, Muri Streeter Ann VerMerris, Art Matthews, Elizabeth Timm, Leone Sweet. Laneta Wilkes and Hazel MoCoul Fourth row. from left, Ard Dewind. Mary Near, Mildred McIver, Vern Hooper Rollo Bowerman. Fifth row, from left, John Weyerman, Clark Springer and Ben Nagel. Ollie White hod the special honor of being the oldest at the dinner at the age of 94. Octogenarians honored at United Methodist Church dinner by Jean Gallup The regular meeting of the After 60 Club turned into a luncheon honoring oc­ togenarians at the Middleville United Methodist Church on Oct 20. The United Methodist Women hosted the annual seniors dinner for the com­ munity with special invitations to those over 80 years old. The Grand Ledge Livelies soy performing keeps them young. After this event they will go to Lake Odessa to play for another group. Pennock Hospital offering free diabetes screening tests The American Diabetes Association has claimed November as Diabetes Month In recognition. Penrnx'k Hospital is offering free diabetes screening Nov. 9-13. The screening will be from 9 to II a m. and 2 to 3:30 p.tn. at Pennock Hospital's laboratory. 1009 W. Green St.. Hastings Approximately 600.000 people in Michigan have diabetes, and 240.000 of these are unaware that they have it. The purpose of this drive is to identify these people and to alert them to the need for pro­ per treatment The earlier diabetes is delected, the better. Diabetes with its complications is the third leading cause of death by disease in the United States Diabetes causes heart disease. kidney disease and blindness. The testing is limited to those over 18 years of age and persons who have not previously been diagnosed as diabetic. To assure an ac­ curate test, it is important to eat a high carbohydrate meal, one with large amounts of starches and sugars, two hours before the test. A good breakfast to have before the test, for example, would be fruit or juice, cereal with milk and sugar, two slices of but­ tered toast with jam. and cof­ fee or tea. Someone planning to take the test after lunch could have a bowl of soup, a sandwich, cake or pie for dessert, and a glass of milk The meal should be eaten within a 15-nunute time period and nothing else except water 50 X off • ALL REMAINING HOLLAND BULBS IN STOCK i Cash-N-Carry. While they last. T '• ‘ THORNALPPLE FLORAL & GIFT SHOP -1 1 114 River Street. Middleville — 795-3331 <7 should be taken before the test. People who are over 40. overweight and blood relatives of persons with diabetes are particularly urged to take the test since they are in the "high risk" group of those most likely to develop diabetes The most common symptoms of diabetes are ex­ cessive thirst, frequent urina­ tion. blurring vision, constant hunger, or the slow healing of cuts and scratches. The disease, however, may be pre­ sent without any symptoms. Although a year-round ef­ fort is made to educate the publK about the seriousness of diabetes, a more concentrated effort is made during the month of Novermber The first evening Diabetes Education class senes will be offered starting Nov. 3 from 7 to 9 p m on four consecutive Mondays. Bi weekly day classes are offered Monday through Thursday from 1 to 3 p m Pre-registration is re­ quired Classes are covered by Medicaid Medicare For further information contact Pennock Hospital's Education Department at 945 3451. ext 416. Lib Palmer, co-chair of the food committee with Jerry Spencer, counted 37 people aged 80 and over when they gathered for a group picture. Olhc White. 94. was the oldest attending the ntxm hour lunch. Immediately following the meal, the group was entertain­ ed by the Grand Ledge Livelies, a seniors singing group and band, who also put on skits. Ethel Gibson and Loia Bremer, as members of the Golden Age Committee, ar ranged for the entertainment There arc approximately 50 Methodist Women who bring or donate food. serve, and handle clean-up for the din­ ner. Palmer said In a busy, impersonal world... We provide good, old-fashioned, personalized service. we have the most modern banking technology available so our customers are guaranteed efficient, accurate service. But that's not enough. We believe personal, friendly service is equally important, and continue to offer you the same kind of personalized service today that our customers have come vo expect from us over the years. If you want a bank that offers more than just accurate service, see us. Find out why, with us. you get the best of both worlds — modern banking services and old-fashioned, friendly service! �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middl.ville. Ml / October 29. 1987 Commodities distribution Oct. 29 Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL Monday, what a beautiful day* But they still predict rain. Jum can’t get the leaves clean­ ed off the yard. Thursday June Tungate. Esther Kelley and Lorene Kakhclc met at “Haywards” for breakfast They are in our Caledonia Mall and a good place to cat. anytime Glenn Kaechele is Mill at Kent Community, some bet­ ter. but Mill not able to be out and around Tuesday. Clarke and I at­ tended the “octogenarian par ty" at the McthodiM Church ( in Middleville There were 46 over “80" friends, neighbors and relatives all in good health anti able to get around Saturday evening Shirley and Bob Reaver of HaMings had a going away party for their daughter Dody who is leaving for Hawaii Nov. 3. Harn and Bernadmc Reaser attended Thursday Clarke. Loretta. George and 1 attended the din­ ner at Cran Hill near Big Rapids We went with the Caledonia senior citizens. Later we went on a tour over Thursday. Oct. 29. the distribution of cheese com­ modities will be given from 10 am. to 5 pm. at the Caledonia American Legion Hall Be sure you re-register if you haven't done so yet. Br­ ing proof of income A special note: lost cards will no longer be replaced. For more information call Lillian at 891-8135. Muskegon way and lunch in Coopersville. Monday. Esther Kelley and June Tungate will meet their relatives at Bill Knapps for a luncheon This is a yearly event with the families Friday. Clarke and I went to Howell to visit a cousin Harold and Carmen Porter. Much visiting and found out that she is a relative of the Bixlers who lived in Mid­ dleville. Many will remember them. Saturday we attended the “Fiddlers Jamboree" at Hastings, again saw many that we knew. Thursday Bob and Shirley Reaser from Hastings had lasagna dinner with Bemadine and Harry Reaser. Gertrude Higley is getting along real well. Son Gary spent the weekend with her. also she had other callers. Many attended our “Harvest Dinner" at Parmalee Church. Sunday. We had Rev. Gladys Church from the Bradley Indian Mission for our morning service. We enjoyed her very much. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People that care" 314 East Main St. in Middleville at the Community Hall Sunday Service .............................9:30 a.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 532-6195 ST. PAUL LUTHERAN Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 9.45 a m. 11:00a.m. 6:00p.m. 6:45p.m PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 9 45 a m 1100am 9:30 am Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor Rev. Cil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody... ... and lesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Evening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study Rev. William Dobson, Pastor 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 6 00pm 7 00 p m 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning W orship Service Sunday School t ven mg Worship Service 10 00 a m 1115 am 6 00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center tn Hastings Ret W’avne Smith, Rector Sunday Schedule Adult Choir........................ ttOO am Church School 4 Adult Education .........9 30 a m Holy Eucharist 10:30 a_m Weekday Eucharists Wednesday 7:15 a m Thursday 700 p.m Call for information about youth choir. Bible Study, youth group, and other activities Phone 945-3014 PHONE 891-8119 Rev. Wayne Kiel, Pastor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen, Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar, Director of Christian Education 111 Church Street Middleville-Wayland will have combined dance Friday The S S Cyril and Methodius Youth Group will sponsor a combined post game dance for Middleville and Wayland High School students. Father Don Neale will D.J the dance to be held Friday. Oct 30. after the game until 12:30 a m. at Catalpa Hall A SI donation will be col Icted at the door, and proceeds will be used to purchase carpet for the Youth Group Center Catalpa Hall is located southeast of Wayland off Patterson Road on 131st Ave. Bryon Paul Blondia M-37, nortn of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music l-t Service &30 mb. • 2nd Service 11:00 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST November being Alzheimers Disease Month. With many programs being presented to groups from the Health Service Organization of Grand Rapids, a speaker and video will be presented to the Caledonia group. The public is cordially in­ vited to attend this program. Anv information call Lillian 891-8135. CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Kraft Ave. & 84th St.’Caledonia, Ml Rev. Robert Ge ike Monday. Nov. 2. the Caledonia “Happy 60 Club" will have their Thanksgiving potluck dinner at noon, at the Holy Family Catholic Hall on Kraft Ave. in Caledonia. Bring a dish to pass, your ow n table service and a friend or two Beverages will be furnished by the club. After the dinner a special program will be given. OBITUARIES FIRST BAPTIST MISSOURI SYNOD Sunday Morning Wonhip. 8 30 a.m Sunday School................ ............................................ 0-45 am. Sunday Morning Worship...................................... It 00 am. Alzheimers Disease Program set Nov. 2 NASHVILLE - Bryon Paul Blondia, 23, of 8385 E. State Rd., Nashville died Monday, Oct. 26, 1987 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Blondia was born March 23, 1964 at Detroit, the son of Robert and Arlene (Bullock) Blondia. He came to the Middleville area as a child and attended Middleville schools. He married Cheryl L. Tink­ ler on Aug. 3, 1985. He was a member of the Michigan National Guard since 1985 receiving training as a machinist. Surviving are his wife. Cheryl; one daughter Rachel Lee and one son Kevin Paul both at home; his mother, Mrs. Arlene Tasker of Woodland; his father, Robert Blondia of Coldwater; one sister Darlene Blondia of Washington. Full military graveside services will be conducted by the Michigan National Guard 1p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 at Hastings Twp. Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Robert Langkamp CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass........................................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass.............................. ..9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass................................................... 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School................... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship...............11:00 a.m. SALMAS. CA Mr. Robert Langkamp, 63. of Salmas, CA, formerly of Caledonia died suddenly Fri­ day, Oct. 16, 1987 at his home. He was born Sept. 6, 1924 at Caledonia, the son of John and Iva Langkamp. Surviving are his wife, Jean; one daughter, Robin of California; three sons, Craig of CA, Bob and Jim, both of Chicago; his mother. Iva of Caledonia; Il grandchildren; five sisters, Mildred Wenger and Junius Caffec. both of Caledonia, Marilyn Carter of Dallas. TX, I me Ida Wiest of Wisconsin and Dorothy Elliott of Grand Rapids; two brothers, his twin Lawrence Langkamp of Dalias, TX and Russ Langkamp of Caledonia, many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tues., Oct. 20 at Chicago with burial at Elm Lawn Cemetery there. TheSun and Netos Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 Attend the Church Service of Your Choice LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)...................... 9:45a.m. Sunday School............................................................ 11:10a.m. Sunday* Evening Service............................................ 7:00p.m. Pioneer Club < K thru 6 grade)............Wed.. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship.. .Wed. 7:00p.m. Rev. Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 Sell with Classifieds Phone 795-3345 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 29. 1987 I Page 5 Morilyn Timmerman * and Bradley Warren » sixth grade classes pose in front of the backstop they purchased for the school with their popcorn soles West Elementary students learn “business makes a profit...” Brett Haraburda swings for a short single to right while other batters wait their turn. More members needed for county MADD chapter A Hastings woman trying husband, Donald, was killed to begin a Mothers Against Jan. 26 when a drunk driver Driving Drunk chapter in hit his car head-on. Barry County says a "It could be one of your minimum of 20 family or friends who is memberships are needed or killed by a drunk driver the chapter will lose its next," she said. One out of every two charter. "You might think it it can't people will be in an happen to you, but it can. I alcohol-related accident in know. My husband left for their lifetime, Wymer said. work one morning and And alcohol is a factor in never came back. A drunk over 50 percent of all fatal driver killed him," said accidents, she added. "Do you want your Connie Wymer, whose r Middleville United Methodist Church E presents their Annual Holiday Bazaar An I Old Fashioned Birtnoay Birthday Ha4‘p4^II Celebration Birtndau Jesus J • NOV. 7,1987 • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. COFFEE 4 DONUTS 9-11 LASAGNA LUNCHEON HOT DOGS 4 CHIPS (SI 50, ^Happy Bir>May Serving from 11:30 a/n. Michigan it i z children to grow up with these odds? I don't. That is why I have joined MADD and that is why I am asking you to do so," she said in a written appeal. Wymer said people of all ages are urged to join the organization, stressing that it is not just for mothers. "There has been a misunderstanding about MADD," she said. "Most people think that it is only for mothers against drunk drivers. It is for anyone interested in getting the drunk driver off the road." Members must pay dues to join MADD, but she thinks the dues are a minor factor. "Membership is only $20 a year. What is $20 if you can save one life," said Wymer. Families can join for $40 a year, she said, and fees for students and senior citizens are $10 a year. For more information on the Barrv County chapter of MADD, call (517) 852-9948. BETTY’S by Jean Gallup Learning the basic prin­ ciples behind running a business is an on going pro­ cess at West Elementary School in Middleville. The fifth grade classes run a "business” every year, and last year s fifth grade (this year s sixth), realized the pro­ fit of their work this week. Principal Tony McLain said Marilyn Timmerman and Bradley Warren are the sixth grade teachers and advisors in the operation The students started their business venture with a trip to the bank to discuss financing with Ken Bray, a loan officer at Hastings City Bank. McLain said. After Bray explained in­ terest rates, collateral, secured and unsecured loans, the “businessmen” signed the loan agreement, (co-signed by McLain), and received their loan, he said. The product created by the students is a bag of popcorn, sold every Friday during the school year. Class members set prices and ordered sup­ plies and materials, he said. The fifth grade is also responsible for all advertis­ ing. securing and scheduling workers, collecting and depositing money and the con tinuing re-supply of materials, McLain said. “The students learn from the experience.” he said.” While we monitor them very closely, we will allow them to fail.” McLain said Each grade decides at the end of the school year what to do with profits. This year, profits went into a trip to Pleasure Island for the classes, and a softball field backstop at West Elementary Maggie Aukerman arranging flowers at GWFC meeting "Mad” Maggie Aukerman will be teaching dried flower arranging at the November meeting of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Gun Lake Area on Wednesday. Nov. Il, at 9:30 am. at Bay Pointe Restaurant. 11456 Marsh Rd., Gun Lake. Featuring mostly natural A Iso Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1W Mile E of Whitneyville materials, many home grown and dried. Aukerman will share her 25-year's ex­ perience in floral arranging with special emphasis on holi­ day bouquets. Visitors and guests are in­ vited to attend, and lunch will be available after the program. The Thornapple Cooperative Pre­ School would like to thank the follow­ ing Middleville business' for their generous donations. Reed Plastic Corp. Thomas Anderson D.D.S. Professional Pharmacy Mr's Restaurant Gavin Chevrolet MiddleVilla Inn Village General Store Costume Contest Del Riley Jr. & George Sinen of Greenridge Realty will be having a Costume Contest Halloween Night • 6-8 p.m. Children participating should arrive in costume at 201 Russell, Middleville (south off Main St. at River, follow signs) to be videotaped. Winners will be announced in next week’s paper and presented with gifts. Three age groups — 3 to 5, 6 to 9 and 10 to 12. Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 School, he said McLain said the students donated the money for the backstop last year, but it wasn't built until the summer recess, so the classes were dismissed 40 minutes early to play a softball game and dedicate the backstop this Wednesday GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc. 5165 Kalamazoo S.E. Kentwood, Michigan Call 281-2100 Special thunk* to Phil’* Pizzeria for Gift Certificate*. �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 29. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR Area students take part in career program CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST Would you believe snow in October? Well we had it last week. Not as much as Grand Rapids had. but enough so you had to scrape the wind­ shields on the cars. Last week was the first week of Caledonia's sixth grade band. This is the biggest sixth grade band to start yet If all the kids continue for the rest of their school years can you imagine the size of High School Band we’ll have? Until then, good luck to all of them. Hope they have lots of fun Friday. I joined my friend Sally Shippy for lunch Saturday. Mr and Mrs Art Soest called on the Soest fami­ ly They have made trips to Muskegon and Indiana in the last week or two No wonder we can’t find them home Mr and Mrs. Hugh Keger rets made a trip to I-ansi ng and 1-ee Wards Saturday afternoon. Sunday afternoon a baby shower was held for Anthony Dennis Shook at the home of Sue Van Port Fleet in Kentwood Two grandmothers, a great grandmother, and great great­ grandmother were present, along with cousins and aunts Rich, Debra, and Shirley Soest went to George’s cot­ tage at Woodbeck Lake. Russell Therrien is back home again. We wish him well. Our sympathy to Ed and Mary Lou Passenger in the passing of Mary Lou’s father. Walter Curtis, last week. Next Sunday, the Caledonia United Methodist Church will be having a harvest dinner, potluck style following the morning service. To start off the week on Missions. Rev Lynn DeMoss will speak follow ing the meal Olga Tafolla will be the guest speaker next Sunday at Caledonia United Methodist Church Yeah twins! Sometimes the under dog does come out on top It’s a girl for James and Laurie Dayman. Bonnie Browning and Michael Bravata and Robert and Pamela Pike Tomorrow. Oct. 30. Caledonia Elementary School will be having a Halloween Parade at 1:15 Lets all hope for sun, warmer temperatures, and no rain Come view their extrastupendous. terribly exciting parade Dana Lynne Emerson and Kevin John Mulhall became husband and wife on August 15. The parents of the couple arc Paul and Sharon Emerson of Caledonia and John and Nancy Mulhall of Grand Rapids Congratulations to the happy couple A June 17. 1988 wedding is planned for Valeric Joy Lan inga and Ronald Lee Snocyink. Their parents are Gordon and Marilyn Laninga of Byron Center and Roger and Edna Snoeyink of Caledonia. During Vision of Mission week for the U.M. Church Eva Engle will be one of the Students from Maple Valley. Hastings and Thornapple Kellogg had the chance last week to spend a day on the job as a part of a Career Shadow program sponsored by the Hastings Business and Professional Women s club during National Business Women s Week. Oct. 18-24. Six high school girls were selected by their counselors to participate in the first time statewide project, which in­ volved contacting business personnel and making arrangments for a day of obser­ vation and involvement. The various occupations selected by the girls were teaching, accounting, psychology, secretarial, business management, and medical labratory technology Students taking part were Tammy Stamm and Beta Pierce of Hastings High School; Lori Smith and Darcev McGhan from Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School and Samantha Porter and Adelle McLain of Thomapple Kellogg High School. Area businesses and person­ nel who participated in the Career Shadow Project were Jedy Bishop. State Farm In­ surance Agency; E. Fay Zook. Pennock Hospital Laboratories; Manon Bennett. Accounts Receivable at Hastings Manufacturing; Carol Vandenburg. Barry In­ termediate School District; Pat Purgiel. Business Educa­ tion at Hastings High School; and Patricia Woods. Great Lakes Bancorp. The girls who took part will be honored at the Hastings Business and Professional Women’s Club’s regular meeting Nov. 10 at the Coun­ ty Seat Lounge in Hastings. interpreters speaking on Hai­ tian and Red Bird Missions. On Sunday. Nov. I. she will be with the Trinity Sun­ day school and Church school and with snow MYF; on Tuesday evening at Oakdale in Grand Rapids; and Wednesday evening at Tem­ ple in Muskegon Larry and Marcia Gehl and Gary Tolan and friend drove up North last Saturday for the day. Congratulations to Glenn and Sandy Klaver’s daughter. Betty La Rue. who was mar­ ried Saturday at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. The reception was held in Middleville She is now Mrs. Terry Davis. Ann Gehl at­ tended the wedding and reception. David and Sue Fleischman and Jim Gehl and Dave’s mom. Barbara Waite, attend­ ed the Sports Art Show at the Civic Auditorium Saturday afternoon. Happy belated birthday to Father Cusack of Holy Family Church who was another year older Saturday Folks sang happy birthday to him after 5 p.m. Mass. He just returned from two weeks vacation, being a missioinary in South America. I imagine he can tell us many tales about the area and situation of the people down there. Our condolances to the family of Peter Ban Til, 81, of Alto, who passed away Oct. 19. Mrs. Ivan Marsman (Maxine) of Caledonia is his daughter. Mrs. Marianne Ybema. 64. of Duncan Lake, Caledonia, passed away Oct. 18. Our sympathy to family members. Thelma Gehl visited Mrs. Iva Langkamp at Kent Com­ munity Hospital where she is having therapy after her hip transplant. She is in good spirits. Congratulations to William Lysdahl for his gift of life, four gallons of his blood to the Grand Valley Blood Bank It’s a boy for Mr. and Mrs Roger Blain of Middleville. Those bow and arrow hunters who have gotten their deer are - Vince Fischer, Dar­ rell Marshall. Jeff Niles and Greg Barnaby. The American Legion Thursday night bingo jackpot will be $400 this week. You might be the lucky winner. Miss Elizabeth Kegle had an eye inplant last week. We wish her well. Monday morning as we were getting tbe kids in the car to go to school, a flock of Canadian Geese flew overhead heading South. Yet. when Hugh came in from his walk, he said the robins were still around. One of these days the leaves will ail be picked up and the snow will be here to slay. Probably to soon for many of us. Give your family a real treat this Halloween. 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More than 60 interperters from across the nation will be speaking about missions in 72 United Methodist Churches of the Grand Rapids District dur­ ing that week. Events schedul­ ed at Middleville United Methodist Church include: Kearney Kirkby from Livonia, speaking to United Methodist Men at 8 a m. Sun­ day about India, Mexico and Dominica. Lynn DeMoss speaking at Sunday morning worship at 11 am. Melvin Williams from Ben­ ton Harbor speaking to the youth Sunday at 6:30 about his urban ministry in the Philipines. Doris Franklin Rugh from India speaking at a Tuesday morning coffee at 9:30 about women and children’s work of the Methodist Church in India Helen Brown from Kalamazoo will show slides of Central America to the Jenny Rugg Circle at I 30 on Thursday Richard Doczema from Lowell will be at Joy and Jubilee Circles at 7:30 on Thursday. Persons interested in more information regarding any of these events should call Helen Scott at 795-9725. Gun Lake clinic to screen candy To help insure a safe and happy Halloween for the com­ munity. the Gun l-ake Family Medicine clinic will again of­ fer free x-ray screening of Halloween candy and treats. This is being co-sponsored by the Gun Lake Pharmacy. Cider and donuts will be serv­ ed and the children may keep their copies of their x-rays. In the interest of safety and fun. everyone is invited to Gun Lake Saturday. Oct. 31, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Gun Lake Family Medicine, 12850 Chief Noonday Rd Thornapple Co-operative I PRE-SCHOOL I £ ...is now taking applications for 2nd ? semester beginning January 11. Tuition cost ... $80.00 For more information call ... 795-9358 or 891-8020 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY 'TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 29. 1987 / Page 7 Leona Rosenberg celebrates 80th birthday with balloon ride Greenleaf earns seven gallon pin Marshall Greenleaf was awarded a seven gallon pin at the Red Cross Hood bank held at the Hastings Presbyterian Church on Oct. 16. Other people who earned pins were: Myrtle Oliver, six gallons, Darrell Hawbacker, five gallons. Chris Pierson and Richard Mengyou. two gallons. James Vandenbrug. Christine Allen. Rose Smith. Janice Kuktric and Craig Rose were all given one gallon pins. The total pints donated were 77. Loading and unloading of the dispatch truck was done by members of the church; cookies and sandwiches were provided by the womens’ association. McDonalds fur­ nished the orange drink, and workers and nurses donated their time. Donors at this blood drive will be eligible to donate at the Dec. II drive which will be held at Pennock Hospital Margaret Keeler is the blood drive chairwoman for the city of Hastings. Happy 60 Club to hear speaker Caledonia “Happy 60 Club" will hold a potluck din­ ner Nov. 2 at noon at the Holy Family Catholic Hall Bring a dish to pass, your own table service, and a friend. There will be a speaker on the Al/heimer disease program For more information call Lillian 891-8135. Double D Trail Riders meet The Double D Trail Riders met Saturday. Oct. 17 at the home of Jean McWhinney in Middleville. After the ride there was a bonfire and a hot dog roast. The next event will be Nov. 7. at 7 p.m. at the home of Ken and Marilyn Schultz for the movie “Short Circuit” and snacks. Apsey-Hamilton united in marriage Shelley Elise Apsey and Richard Warren Hamilton were united in marriage July 18, in an outdoor ceremony at Bay Pointe Restaurant on Gun Lake Rev. William Martin of South Haven performed the ceremony Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs William E. Apsey and parents of the groom are Mr and Mrs Richard L. Hamilton, all of Middleville Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore a tea length lace gown trimmed with Dutch lace. Her head piece was a halo of babys breath, peach flowers and rib­ bon streamers with elbow­ length veil. The bride carried a bouquet of orchids, peach roses, stephanotis and ivy. The groom wore a white tuxedo with tails, white bow lie and cummberbund with peach rose boutonniere Maid of honor was Rebecca Gearing, cousin of the bride. Bridesmaids were Trisha Ball, cousin of the bride; Cheryl Bender and Diane Engerson, friends of the bride. The After Hours Phone Number for ... JAMES L, WEATHERHEAD, M.D. ... in the YELLOW PAGES of the new phone book is ... CORRECT ... the After hours number in the WHITE PAGES is ... INCORRECT THE CORRECT NUMBER IS ... 945-9567 Each wore tea-length, offthe-shoulder dresses made of a polished cotton peach and aqua floral print Their bou­ quets were peach Gerber daisies. Junior bridesmaids were Tylee Uhen and Tennelle Uhen, cousins of the bride. Each wore aqua tea-length dresses and carried miniature bouquets of peach and aqua daisies. Tom Idema. friend of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Bradley Hamilton, brother of the groom; Tom Strumberger. Jr.. Sherman VanderVeen. friends of the groom. Scott Engerson. friend of the groom, served as an usher. Each wore white tuxedos with peach bow ties and cummerbunds. Masters and mistresses of ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jewett and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Strumberger. Sr. During the high-noon ceremony, music was per­ formed by harpist Karen Gorton of Grand Rapids. Dinner followed the ceremony with about 200 at­ tending. After dinner, music was provided by a disc jockey on the Upper Deck of Bay Pointe. At sunset the bridal couple made their get-away on a decorated pontoon provided by Marihn and Jack Finkbeiner of Gun Lake. The couple spent their honeymoon in Copper Har­ bor. the Porcupine Mountains and on Isle Royal Thornapple Basket Club meets Nov. 4 The publK is invited to the Methodist Church for weav­ ing on Nov. 4. from 9:30a.m. until 3 p.m. The Thornapple Basket Club will be weaving “Miniatures’ this month. Bring your lunch and the following basket supplies: No. 2 round U" flat and Vk” flat oval (or three sixteenth inch flat and three sixteenth inch flat osali. For more information please contact Katv Braes at 795-7115. leone Rosenberg Gibbs goes up, up. ond away for her 80th birthday. Bom Oct. 14. 1907. Leona Rosenberg Gibbs celebrated her 80th birthday Sunday. Oct. 11. Many relatives and friends gathered at the Robert Anders residence for a day of fun. beginning in the a m. with cider making. A potluck dinner was serv­ ed to some 50 people At 4 p.m with her nephew. Mike Rosenberg on his motor­ cycle, she left for Caledonia where she and Mike and two great-great-nephews (Martin Bender and Michael Anders) went for a hot air balloon ride from Caledonia to Freeport. High School Craft Show Nov. 7 Byron Center High School will host a craft show on Saturday. Nov 7. from 9 am. to 4 p.m. TllANksfoR BIANCO FURNITURE shElbyvillE, Mi. To our 1000’s of Neighbors, Friends & Customers, we ap­ preciate you!!! For over 40 years, we’ve been offering you a fine selec­ tion of Home Furnishings & we have set aside this last part of October & November as your appreciation time!!! Come to Shelbyville & see why we are proud, as we begin our 41st years of Furniture Sales. Special Event Beg inning ■ OCTOBER 26 thru NOVEMBER 14 Many, Many Items in All Departments are Reduced! Come on over as we celebrate! »xFree Mini Cedar Chest any order over $99 (1 per customer) retail value $9.95 pxPlus a Daily Drawing for 1 Free Mini Cedar Chest. First 10 Customers on Wednesday, October 28th; Thursday, October 29th; Friday, October 30th and Saturday, October 31st, may pur­ chase a $55 value Howard Miller Anniversary Clock for only $22. (Limit 1 per customer). Sincerely, Jose’, George, Lois, Carol, Dave A., Elivara, Dave B., Tim, Les, Leela, Mark, Linda, Karen W., Dixie, Cliff,’ Karen H., Tony, Deb, Brady, Jon, Julie. TST 672-5115 or 672-7913 HOURS: Mon. Thurs & Frf. 9-8 Tues A Wed 9-6 Sat 9-5 OLD US 131 4 124THAVE. 7 7 BLANCO FURNITURE shelby viTIe, ml �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 29. 1987 Middleville edges Godwin 20 8 for first O K Blue title since 1980 When it came time to slam the door, it didn't close without a push, shove and kick. Middleville finally nailed down its first O-K Blue foot­ ball championship since 1980 last Friday with a grinding 20-8 win over stubborn Godwin. It took a trio of flashy touchdown runs by Tim Mesccar and a stingy defense, but the Trojans finished the O-K Blue slate with a perfect 7-0 mark and kept its slim state playoff hopes alive by raising their overall record to 8- 0 Middleville coach Keith Rhines. who stressed the im­ portance of his team playing one game at a time all year, said his team deserved the title “I felt in the beginning if we could beat Hudsonville we‘d have a shot at going undefeated.'' he said. “Then came Byron Center and I said if we could win that one we could win it all Then we got that one and this one (God­ win) was another step. “We didn't play well, but we won This time we didn't dish out the hits They came to play ball and they did " As usual, it took an outstan ding game from Mesccar. the Trojans' 6-3. 185 pound ball of fire, to help seal the win. Mesccar set the tempo on the game's third play when he burst through the right side of the Godwin line, broke a cou pic of tackles, and sped 83 yards down the sideline for a spectacular touchdown run Mesccar added the two point conversion for an 8-0 lead as the fans were still settling in their seats. “It was one of the most beautiful runs I’ve ever seen." acknowledged Rhines. After Godwin fumbled on its next possession, Mesecar scored again three plays later from the three-yard line for a 14-0 lead. This Space FOR RENT! Call... 795-3345 That was all the scoring un­ til Godwin began making upset noises early in the fourth quarter A 40-yard run closed the gap to I4-6 and then the Wolverines swarmed all over Mesecar in the end zone for a safety midway through the period. But it was all Mesecar again when he scored from the 35 with 3:57 left in the game. The score was Mesecar's 20th of the season. He finished the game with 180 yards rushing on 20 carries As a team. Middleville ran all over Godwin, outgaining the Wolverines 255-179. Passing, however, was a dif­ ferent story as Godwin com­ pleted 9-of-l7 passes for 113 yards Middleville didn't complete a pass in six attempts. Rhines was quick to give Godwin its share of the credit for pushing the Trojans to the brink “They were hitters." said Rhines. who noted Godwin ran off 50 plays to only 31 for the Trojans. “They’re strictly a power offense. They ran all over us." Defensively. Middleville was led by Mike Brotherton, who intercepted a pair of passes, and tackle Terry Bowen, who had a sack, a fumble recovery and 12 tackles “We had a lot of breakdowns on defense." said Rhinos "We could have played much better “On offense, our line had a big night. But whenever we seemed to get going we’d fumble " Middleville was ranked IOth in its region going into Friday’s action. Three of the teams ahead of Middleville lost, but Rhines said the odds still don’t look promising for a playoff bid even if the Trojans knock off Wayland this Friday. "It doesn't look good, no question." admitted Rhines. "But it’s a possibility, it's still there. Stranger things have happened." Still. Rhines didn’t belittle the Trojans* outstanding season. “It was a satisfying season." he said. "Our next goal is 9-0. Whatever comes after that will also be satisfying." VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that o public hearing will be conducted by the Middleville Planning Commis­ sion at its meeting to be held on the 3rd day of November. 1987 at 7:30 p.m., at the Village Hall Middleville. Michigan, to consider the request of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas D. Yonkers, 3209 Buehler Road, Hastings. Michigan, for rezoning the pro­ perty described below from R-2, Medium Density Single Family District to C-l, Commercial Zone and PMF, Planned Multiple Family District. The legal description of the above mentioned property is os follows: Commencing in the Center of Arlington Street 1505 feet North of the South line of Section 22 and 33 feet West of the Northwest corner of Block 44; thence North 178 feet; thence East to River thence Southerly along river to a point East of beginn­ ing; thence West to beginning. Commonly known os 420 Arlington St. Mid­ dleville, Michigan. Written comments concerning this application may be filed with the Village Clerk, at the Village Hall, or persons wishing to address the Middleville Planning Commission directly may attend the public hearing MIDDLEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION TK Varsity takes league championship Jubilant Middleville football players rejoice after beating Godwin Heights 20-8 Friday night and clinching the OK Blue Conference Championship for the first time in seven years. The varsity record now stands at 7-0 in the league and 8-0 overall. Middleville’s final game will be this Friday at Wayland. Look inside for more sports coverage. Middleville Varsity football coach Keith Rhines is carried off the field by Paul Rybiski and Chris VanStee. Jeff Page (80) tries to keep a pass away from a Godwin defender as Burke Thompson (66) watches in Middleville’s 20-8 defeat of the Wolverines. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Trojans Lytly named to all conference team For the third year in a row, Mike Lytk was named to the first team O-K Blue all con­ ference golf team Mike's overall 40 03 average earned him the honor of having the fourth best average in Mid­ dleville golf history Entering the league meet. Lytle had earned the second highest number of points available in the dual meets and the fifth best league average Lytle averaged 40.37 in the league matches. 40.25 in all nine hole matches, and 86 m the eighteen hole tour­ naments. Coach Bernie Welkr staled that Lytk has been a real joy lo have on the team, a leader by example as well as performance He has worked hard al his game and the results show. His presence as Mtodkvilk golfer w ill be missed, nut only as a golfer, but as a person. He’s a great kid,’’ said Weller. Other players elected to the All Conference Team were Brad Vetoing, junior, Byron Center, 38.63, Tim Benham, junior. Comstock Park, 40.25; Doug Van Oost, senior, Comstock Park. 41.38; Brandon Meyaard, junior, Comstock Park, 40.63; Jeff Hoag. Sophomore. Comstock Park, 39.38; Sean McCally, senior, Godwin, 40.63, and Rick Simpson, senior. Caledonia, 40.38. A big thank you from Coach Weller, the team, and the T-K Schools is extended to Frank Tichvon and Evan Seifert for their hospitality and co-operation m allowing us the use of their facilities at The Yankee Springs Golf Course. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be conducted by the Middleville Planning Commis­ sion at its meeting to be held on the 3rd day of November, 1987, at 8:00 p.m., at the Village Hall, Middleville, Michigan, to consider the request of Henry Nyhuis, Box 284, Caledonia, Michigan, for rezoning the property described below from C-l, Commercial Zone to R-2, Residential Single Family District. The legal description of the above men­ tioned property is as follows: Beginning 208 feet South of the North 1/8 line. Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, at centerline of Broodway Street, thence West parallel with North section line 192 feet thence South 140 feet parallel with Broadway, thence East 192 feet to centerline Broadway Street at a point 140 feet South of place of beginning, thence North along centerline of Broadway Street to place of beginning. Commonly known os 516 South Broadway, Mid­ dleville, Michigan. Written comments concerning this application may be filed with the Village Clerk, at the Village Hall, or persons wishing to address the Middleville Planning Commission directly may attend the public hearing. MIDDLEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 29, 1987 / Page 9 Three Middleville Trojans earn all-league tennis honors Middleville's Julie DeMor row. Michele Errair and Jill Dussia were selected to the all-conference team by the O.K Blue tennis coaches Julie and Michele were selected to the first team while Jill was a second team selec­ tion Coaches select 10 players to the first team and five to the second team Julie DeMorrow was selected to the first team for the third time. Julie has been an outstanding player for us and has started all four years. This year Julie led the team with a 20-1 record, losing her only match to regional cham­ pion. East Grand Rapids in the semi-finals. Julie has won three conference champion­ ships. one regional champion­ ship. was once a regional runner-up and has a fantastic high school record of 80-8. In the Allegan tournament Julie defeated Hastings. Otsego and Holland West Ottowa In the regional. Julie defeated Forest Hills Nor­ thern and Grand Rapids Christian Julie has been one of the hardest working and most talented players we have every had at Middleville She has been a leader on and off the court. Julie is one of the best players in Western Michigan and will continue her tennis career at a local col­ lege next year. We wish her Jayvees knock off Godwin 20-14 The TK jayvec football team defeated a previously unbeaten Godwin. 20-14. Once again, it was a big night for the TK defense Leaders of the defense were Pete VanDenBroeck who had a fumble recovery and a blocked punt. Tom Delooff recovered his second blocked punt in as many games, set­ ting up the game winning score The highlight of the defense was when linebacker Brian Osbun intercepted a Godwin pass at the ten yardline with 26 seconds remaining in the game. Osbun s 20 yard return ran the clock down to 17 seconds and iced the game for the Trojans. Offensively. Mike Millhouse. Delbert Craven and Todd Hulst all ran for touchdowns. Hulst's touchdown came on the Tro­ ian's first possession. He scored from 68 yards out. behind a fine trap block from Jeff Kares The win raises the JV record to 5-2-1 for the season Middleville eight graders win 34-15 The Middleville eighth grade girls basketball team improved their record to X wins and 1 loss as they ended the regular season with a 34-15 victory over Godwin. They will play Hamilton Thursday in the first round of the O.K. Blue Junior High tournament The game was never in question as the Trojans jumped to a 8-0 first quarter lead and 16-6 by half time. The second half saw the Trojans outscore Godwin 18-9 to pul the game away. Scoring for the Trojans were Alicia Batson 10 points. Daniel Bird 8 points and Jessie Weatherhead 6 points. The eighth grade girls basketball team defeated Hamilton 25-24 in the first round of the O.K Blue tour- nament. The win improves their record to 9-1. Their next game will be against Caledonia, last years cham­ pion. and the only team the Trojans have lost to this year. The Trojans took a early 8-5 first quarter lead but had lost it by halftime 10-11. Two Trojan starters got into foul trouble which allowed Hamilton to take the lead. The second half saw Hamilton move out to a four point lead The Trojans then made a come back to regain the lead and hold on for the one point victory. Scoring for T.K. were Alicia Batson 7 points. Heather Zonlek 7 points. Mandy Pranger 4 points. Shannon Haigh 4 points. Lisa Einberger 2 points and Becky Reigler 1 point. *' Fresh Hand Dipped Carmel Apples ) Country crafts, dried flowers, pumpkins, apples - Macs, Empire, Ida Red, Delicious, preserves and honey. Hilton's Apple Acres 2893 108th St., Caledonia, Ml 891-8019 Central Garage Towing 24 HOUR SERVICE 795-3369 945-4554 1-800-635-9964 our very best.” said coach Larry Seger. Michele Errair was selected to the all-conference team for the first time this year Michele has been a hard working, dedicated player and has lettered all four years She has won three conference championships, one regional championship, and was once a regional runner-up. She was 16-3 this year playing first doubles, and has a high school record of 62-7. "Michele has worked very hard to improve her game over the four years she has been on our team Both Michele and Julie have played on four championship teams." said Seger Jill Dussia was selected to the second team as a junior this year. Jill played first doubles with Michele Errair and has a 17-3 record. She also has a two year record of 36-6. "Jill worked very hard to make last years starting line up and followed that up with good improvement again this year." said Seger. Jill has two conference doubles championships and one regional championship to her credit with her senior year yet to be played. TK freshmen girls win two Last week the Middleville freshman Cagers traveled to Grandville, hosted Hopkins and came away with two vic­ tories On Tuesday the Tro­ jans defeated Grandville 61-9. Middleville had even scoring, with Sue Wheeler and Jen­ nifer Merrill leading the team with 10 points each. Pam Elkins had 9 points and Mary Cisler added 7 points for the Trojans. Middleville followed up on Thursday by defeating Hopkins 52-16. Sue Seger lead the team with 20 points and 6 assists. She was helped with 10 points from Sue Wheeler and Mary Cislers 6 points. Next week will be a tough test for the freshman Cagers as they will be facing Maple Valleys junior varsity team. Annual Turkey Trot to be held Sat. Nov. 28 (left to right) Jill Dussia. Julie DeMorrow and Michele Errair earned all­ conference honors. Middleville Jayvees continue steak The TK jayvees remain undefeated in league play w ith victories over Godwin and Hamilton They came out on top against Godwin by the score of 34 to 19 and against Hamilton 44 to 19. Against Godwin, the Lady Trojans jumped out to a 21 -10 half time score with a strong second quarter, scoring 14 points. The tempo was slow in the second half, so the amount of points were lower, but the Trojans were able to keep out ahead. Scoring for the Trojans were Tricia Wright with 1 point, with 2 points apiece were Mandy Baerman. Tam­ my Ruffner. Robin Kidder, and Shelly Duyser. adding 4 points was Gina Cline. Jenn Karel and 8 points, and Vai Jackiewicz had 13 points. The first quarter against dy Baerman. Anne Browne. Hamilton started out slowly, Jenni Eichenberg. Shelby but the Trojans were able to Bodell, and Cathy Grube all warm up in the second with two points apiece. Gina quarter. They were ahead at Cline added 4 points. Jenn the half by the score of 20 to Karel had 10 points, and Vai 9. All the girls played well Jackiewicz added 16 points, and scoring were Tammy and Vai Jackjiewicz added 16 Ruffner. Robin Kidder. Man­ points. r r 5 -rr; pwrr' 50% off ALL REMAINING HOLLAND BULBS IN STOCK Cash-N-Carry. While they last. THORNALPPLE FLORAL & GIFT SHOP 114 River Street, Middleville — 795-3331 SECTION 00010 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Thornapple Kellogg Schools will receive sealed Proposals from qualified bidders for the Page Elementary School - Phase II consisting of Bid Divisions 204 Asphalt Paving, 205: Concrete, 206: Masonry, 207: Brick (by Owner), 208: Steel, 209 Steel Erection, 210 Carpentry, 211: Trussed Roof Joists, 212: Shingle Roofing, 213 Membrane Roofing, 214 Prefinished Metal Soffit Panels, 215: Caulking and Joint Sealants, 216: Hollow Metal Doors & Frames, 217: Wood Doors, 218: Finish Hardware, 219: Glass and Glazing, 220 Aluminum Clad Windows, 221: Drywall, 222: Ceramic & Quarry Tile, 223: Acoustical Ceilings, 224 Resilient Tile, 225: Gym Flooring, 226: Carpeting, 227: Painting, 228 Chalk & Tackboard, 229: Metal Toilet Partitions, 230: Basketball Backstops, 231: Central Vacuum System, 232 Casework, 233: Kitchen Equipment, 234: Plumbing, 235: H.V.A.C., 236: Electrical. There will be a pre-bid meeting held on Tuesday, October 27,1987 at 1:30 p.m at the McFall Elementary School, 509 W. Main, Middleville, Ml Attendance is strongly recommended. Proposals to be delivered in person to McFall Elementary, 509 W Main, Middleville or mailed to McFall Elementary, c/o Administration Office. 3885 Bender Road, Middleville, Ml 49333, Attn: Mr. Steven Garrett Proposals must be received “PRIOR" to 1:30 p.m. (local time), on November 3,1987. Proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud All bids will be evaluated at a later date The Project will utilize separate prime contracts All contracts for construction will be direct contracts with the Owner. Overall coordination of the Project will be the respon sibility of the construction management firm, E&V, Incorporated The annual Middleville Turkey Trot will be held Nov. 28 at Middleville High School. Registration for the 10k race is 8 30 a m. with the run beginning at 10 a.m. A one-mile fun run preceeds the race. The fee is $5. S6 for late registrations. Pre-registration ends Nov. 21. All proceeds go to the Middleville Track Club. There w ill be medals to the top 100 finishers including ribbons to the fun run contestants. Send name, address and age division to Bill Rich. 403 Grand Rapids St., Mid­ dleville, Ml 49333 Age divisiom are 1-13; 14-16; 17-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34 . 35-39; 4044; 45-49; 50-59 and 60 and over. The Architect/Engineer for the project is Daverman Associates, Inc , 82 Ionia, N W , Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 456-3500, Attn: Mr Dennis Sawinski Subscribe Now! Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days Successful Bidders may be required to furnish Surety Bonds, as stated in the Specifications 795-3345 The Owner will award contracts on November 9, 1987, to separate Contractors for separate Bid Divisions or combinations of bid divisions. Any Bidder, at their option, may submit a combined Proposal for any combination of Bid Divisions by offering a Combined Bid Deduct. A separate Bid must be submitted for each Bid Division included in any such combined Proposal All Project procedures and documents are designed to facilitate delivery of the Project through multiple prime construction contracts. The Owner's forms, rather than industry master forms, are used for all documents Bidders shall read and review the Bidding Documents carefully, and shall familiarize themselves thoroughly with ah requirements Bidders shall take speiai note that this Project is to be bid at the prevailing wage rate Requests by Contractors for inclusion as bidders shall be addressed to the Construe tion Manager E&V, Incorporated, 86 East Sixth Street, Holland. Ml 49423, (616) 392 2383, Attn: Julie Holifield One set of Bidding Documents will be provided free of charge to Bidders The Bidding Documents are on file for inspection at the Architect’s office A $50.00 document replacement charge will be assessed only if the Documents are not returned to the Project Team in good and usable condition Requests for additional sets of Bidding Documents shall be addressed to the Construc­ tion Manager, a charge may be assessed for such additional sets Proposals shall be submitted on the Proposal Forms furnished separately by the Con­ struction Manager, and shall be completely filled in and executed in accord with the Bid­ ding Documents Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of Base Bid(s) shall accompany each proposal The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, to accept other than a low Bid, and to waive informalities, irregularities and/or errors in Proposals, which they feel is in their best interest �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 29. 1967 Middleville pool gets new schedule The pool at Thomapple times for adult lap swim, open Kellogg High School is swim and family swim Passes are sold as either operating under a new fiveseasonally (good for three weck schedule A wide range of lessons are months) or annually (good un­ being conducted on Mondays til July 31. 1988). Out-ofand Wednesdays or Tuesdays distnct people are welcome to and Thursdays. There are also join in lessons or al swim Jayvee Scots win pair Last Tuesday, Oct 20 the Scots hosted the Rockets from Kelloggsville 55-10 The Scots started out strong and did a great job on defense Leading the Scots in scoring was Amy Peterson with 15. On Thursday the Scots hosted the Rebels from Lee. The defense was good but the offense rolled to their season high 68 points. The Scots were led by Amy Peterson and Carrie Hill with all others doing a find job. Final score 68-19 Thornapple Kellogg High School and Middle School Menu Thursday. Ort. 29 Pizza. baked beans or mix­ ed veg., fresh fruit, milk. Friday, Ort. 30 Fishwitch, ghoul slaw, french fries, cider, cookie, milk. Monday, Nov. 2 Cheeseburger, french fries, peas, mixed fruit Tuesday, Nov. 3 Taco salad/crackers or barbequc/chips and carrot Micks, peaches Wednesday, Nov. 4 Gyro or tuna pita, greek style green beans, orange wedges Thursday, Nov. 5 Beef and gravy with mashed potatoes, buttered com. sand­ wich. fruited jello. Friday, Nov. 6 Pizza, baked beans or mix­ ed veg., pineapple. Whole and 2% milk served daily. Thornapple Kellogg West and McFall School Menu Thursday. Ort. 29 West Piz/a. green beans McFall - Hamburger, french fries, fruit, milk Friday. Ort..M) McFall - Pizza, green beans, fruit West - Ham burger, french fries, fruit. Monday , Nov. 2 Ravioli, green beans, peanut butter sandwich, ap­ plesauce. milk. Tuesday, Nov. 3 Taco burger, lettuce/cheese cup, baked beans, pineapple or peaches, milk. W ednesday , Nov. 4 Hamburger or cheeseburger deluxe, tator lots, fruit choice, milk Thursday, Nov. 5 West. Pizza, buttered com. mixed fruit, milk McFall. BBQ chicken, mashed potatoes, biscuit, green beans, juice bar Friday, Nov. 6 McFall. Pizza, buttered corn, mixed fruit, milk West, BBQ chicken, mashed potatoes, biscuit, green beans, juice bar. Hot dog available every day. Whole and 2% milk served every day. times The pool is also available for rentals on Friday nights or on Saturday nights In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the pool will be closed Nov. 26-29. Additional information con­ cerning the pool and registra­ tion for swim lessons can be obtained by calling the Com­ munitv Education office at 795-3397. Fighting Scots marching band rated first in division honors Tuesday. Ort. 13. the Caledonia Band Boosters hosted the District Ten Michigan State Band and Or­ chestra Association marching competition at the football field. Ten schools from the Western Michigan area per­ formed at Caledonia The Caledonia High School Marching Band performed in class B competition and was rated first division in three categories; music, marching and showmanship. This year's marching band is under the field direction of drum majors Sally Clark, Sammi Thompson and Dan Greenfield The flag corps is under the field direction of co<aptamx Jill Znadbcrgen and Jenm Colburn Featured soloists with this year's marching band include Ryan Berends and Matt McConnon on comet. Ted Grevcrs on trombone. Doug Stanek on bantone. Doug Stack on tuba. Aleassa Schambers on saxophone. Mary Gorsky on piccolo and keyboard. Elizabeth Snyder on keyboard and Andy Lillie on percussion. Free Information: Cull 1-800-ACS-2345 A Camp for Children With Cancer Iambmcan VCANCBt T SCOTTY Veteron runners John Bcrstis (left) and Mark Cherpes have provided qualify depth for the Caledonia cross country team the entire season. Both John and Mark hove been the first Scot finisher one time during the 1987 season. Caledonia harriers win 14th season The Fighting Scots cross country team completed the 1987 dual meet season with a 15-50 victory over the Kellog­ gsville Rockets. W ith this vic­ tory the Scots dual meet record is 14 victories and 0 losses and they also won the dual meet segment of the O.K. Blue Conference with a record of 7-0. Caledonia lead strong team Central Garage Towing 221 W. Main Middleville. Ml 49333 Day Phone: 795-3369 If no answer call: 945-4554 Karen Sue (Heffner) Broekstra was nominated for the Teacher of the Year award for the state of Louisiana. Karen is a Special Educa­ tion teacher at the Paul Breaux Junior High School in Lafayette where she teaches severely behaviorally disordered and emotionally disturbed students in grades five through eight. She also tutors students who are gifted and attention deficit disordered. Karen wrote and implemented a behavior modification program and is a board member of a state organization of Advocates for Children Who Are Emotional­ ly Disturbed. This is also her second year as the junior high cheerleader coach. Karen is a 1981 graduate of Thornapple/Kellogg High School and Three area people received degrees from Western Michigan University at the end of the summer session of the 1986-87 school year Kristin Ann McGuire. 14301 Keffron Rd.. Caledonia, earned a bachelors degree in social work; Ruben Edward Lackey. 161 -68th St., Caledonia, received a bachelors degree m science and Barbara Denise Vaughan. 1002 Alto. S.E. was awarded a bachelors degree in business administration A total of 611 persons earn­ ed degress; 350 people receiv­ ed bachelors degrees and 261 people earned masters, specialists or doctoral degrees To obtain emergency road service from 11 p.m to 7 a.m.. Call 1-800-482-7600. Road Service CUT THIS OUT ANO KEEP IN CAR S GLOVE BOX and Curt VanMeter 10-19:25 Final O.K. Blue cross coun try standings: Caledonia 7-0, Middleville 6-1. Godwin 5-2. Lee 4-3. Comstock Park 3-4. Byron Center 2-5, Kellog­ gsville 1-6. Hamilton 0-7. This week the Caledonia cross country team was rated eighth in the Class “B” state ratings T-K graduate nominated for “Teacher of the Year” award Three area people earn degrees- EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE GARAGE TO SERVE YOU performance as they captured the first ten places in the meet on an extremely cold after noon The top Scot finishers were David Smith 1-17:19. John Barsty 2-17:21. Tim Hodgkingson 3-17:38. Jeff Pierce 4-17:42. Mark Cherpes 5-17:49, Doug Curtis 6- 18:09. Sam Wilkinson 7- 18:22. Paul Burchfield 8- 18:36, Andy Lillie 9-18:37, Phone 795-3345 for Classified Ads! a 1985 Hope College graduate She is the daughter of Mar­ cia and Rich Heffner of Grand Rapids, formerly of Caledonia. Bowling League results Early Risers Pin Pointers 21-7, Yoders 17-11. Our Village General 17-11, Weebles 16-12, FarmeHS 15-13, Happy Strikers 13-15, Meat Balls 13-15. Blind Team 0-28. High Games - K , Bergak ker 188. M. Bierens 176-160, G. Seubring 175-165, L. Yoder 173. L. Zomerlie 169, J. Bush 167, J. Jamison 165. High Series - L. Yoder 468. K Bergakker 467. L. Zomerlie 452, M Bierens 436. G. Seubring 436. Wolverine League Gun Lake Inn 20-8, Purdum Const. No. I 17-11, Indian Valley Camping 16-12, Village Grocery 15-13, Har­ rison T V. Hdw 14-14. Pur­ dum Const No. 2 13-15. Caledonia Oil 12*6-1516, GAL Remodeling 1216-1516, Hastings City Bank 11-17. High Games - A. Williams 235. C Peurach 223, K Meaney 214. V. Ritenbcrg 213. C Purdum Sr. 212, R J Merrit 212 High Series - A. Williams 594. C. Purdum Sr. 582, R J Merrit 574, V. Rilenberg 571, C. McKeen 561, L. Long 560, C Peurach 558 Bowleretts Village Beauty Nook 17-11, Hair We Are 17-11, Seif A Sons 16-12, American Redecoration 15-13, Hastings City Bank 10-18, Phils Pizzeria 9-19. High Series - B. Kimmel 515. B Taylor 489, E. Brodixk 487, D. Blough 481. L. Riva 467. High Games - B Kimmel 207, S Ehmry 188, E Brodock 189. F Muller 178, P. Miller 169 Thursday Night ( lassie Gavin Chevrolet A Buick 21-7, Garbow Real Estate 20-8, Seif A Sons Chevrolet 16-12, Paragon 16 12, Robertson Plbg. A Heating 15-13, Cinder Pharmacy 14-14. Middle Villa 14 14. Geukes’ Meat Market 14-14. Cascade Home Improvement 14-14. Good Pal Farms 13-15, Marposs 13-15. Thor napplc Kitchen 12-16, Doug's Auto Service 12-16, Simpson Industries 11-17, A B Lock 11-17, Northern Equipment 8-20. High Games - B Leedy 233, R Cox 225, N. Haight 221, M Haight 219, K Magness 215. High Series - G . Schondclmayer 612, R. Cox 591. B Leedy 583, D Klunder 577. R Palmer 566. ( aledonia Ladies Caledonia Shop Rite 18-10, Hastings Body Shop 17-11, Big Bag Upholstery 15-13. Blind 14 -14, Shamrock Tavern 10-18, Family Tavern 10-18 High Series - J Wendt 484. C Belson 466. S Wolfert 466, H. Benedict 453. High Games - S Johnson 192, J Wendt 183-166, D Grinage 167, H Benedict 166-165. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I October 29. 1987 I Page 11 Hospital gift shop to host “Christmas Presentation” The new spacious quarters of the Penn-Nook Gift Shop at Pennock Hospital in Hastings will be the focal point of a two-day Christmas Presenta­ tion. featuring a variety of distinctive gifts that range from brass to toys and games. In addition to the gift shop area, a large portion of the first floor area at the main en­ trance will he transformed in­ to a shopper’s paradise for the event The Christmas Presentation takes place from 9am to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Nov 4 and from 9 a m to 4 p.m. Thurs­ day. Nov. 5 All proceeds are used to purchase medical equipment for the hospital Sculptures by Dee Crawley will he among the featured gift items at the sale Crawley strives to portray the simplm ty and innocence of childhood. Other highlights will be stenciled throw rugs, country lamps, figurines by Tcngra. wildlife prints. Dessau brass, cordless candles, cotton throws, toys and games. Christmas arrangements, or­ naments. stuffed toys, infant’s wear, lingerie and more. Gifts can be personalized while shopping. A special meal will be available in the hospital dining room, both days. This year marks the hospital gift shop's 21 st year of ser­ vice. When the shop opened in a tiny area of the hospital “it was a venture." recalls Pauline Clement, a charter member of the gift shop board who is currently an honorary member “We knew nothing about it (running a gift shop).” The shop was incorporated into the hospital setting during an extensive 1966 remodeling project at the hospital when John Bay was the hospital’s new director, said Pauline “When we opened (the gift shop) we decided to dedicate the proceeds to starting an In­ tensive Care Unit and con­ tinue until it was completed. " And over the years, the hospital gift shop has purchas­ ed thousands of dollars of equipment for the 1CU and other areas of the hopsital — “whatever necessary equip­ ment that the hospital and doc­ tors wanted,’’ she said. That same philosophy continues today Bay had asked Pauline to supervise the shop and she chose Bernice Dunn. Bardy Cotter and Isabell Johnson to be on the board “We operated that way for For Rent In Memoriatn BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110.________ IM MEMORIAM In loving memory of Mark A. Dykstra who went to be with the Lord one year ago Nov. 1, 1986. His life on this earth ended so soon and left us with hurting aching hearts, but our eyes are lifted toward heaven above and our Heavenly Father gives us comfort strength and His abiddmg love. Hank and Landa Dykstra and Family HOUSE FOR RENT: Village of Caledonia. 2 bedroom home overlooking lake. $400 per month. Phone 455-3185 or 531-5001 For Sale Automotive 1978 FORD GRANADA LIMITED, 76,000 miles, body has a little rust, landau roof, ps, cloth interior. Call after 4pm. 948-2081 Miscellaneous THANKS FOR SAYING YES to Blanco Furniture in Shelby­ ville. A special Anniversary event and you arc invited. Blan­ co Furniture Sales. 672-5115 CLOCK CUSTOMERS!! See the newest Howard Miller Grand Father, wall and mantle clock display, in West Michigan. Visit Blanco Furniture, in Shelbyville, for fine values everyday. Only 12 money saving minutes north of Plainwell. Blanco Furniture, in Shelbyville, 672-5115 Penn-Nook Gift Shop volunteers Lillian Toffee (left) and Della Keeler display a preview of some of the beautiful Christmas decorations and gifts that will be featured at the Nov. 4-5 Christmas Presentation at Pennock Hospital. (Reminder photo) close to eight years then we added more members until the current nine-member board. The popularity of the gift shop grew and grew, she notes The shop operates will an all-volunteer staff of about 65 people who rotate work hours. “We’ve never had a paid employee." said Pauline. Several committees are designated to purchase items for the shop and each has specific items to buy. Com­ mittee members travel to Chicago. Detroit and Grand Rapids to meet sales represen­ tatives and buy items for the shop One of the lines that has been particularly successful is the children’s clothing for in­ fants up to three-year-olds “They are a very fair price and excellently designed clothes," Pauline said. Volunteer Drivers and Meal Hoppers are Needed To deliver noon meals to the elderly in Barry County. Flexible days and hours. If interested, please contact Sue Huver at the Barry County Commission on Aging 948-4856 or stop in at 120 N Michigan Avenue KEITH BERGV - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - ^ARRV LEWIS fuel ok GAS ' (MSf L SfPVNG HOME FARM WDUSTRY CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50' billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p.m 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. Mt 49316 (616)891-8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE SELFSERVE GAS DCSH KEROSENE SNAO SHOP “After 21 years, we want to thank the public, the hospital and staff for supporting the gift shop. Lives have been saved because of the equip­ ment purchased with proceeds from the gift shop.” she said. The volunteers and and the board thank everyone for their interest in making it a most successful venture. " Penn-Nook Gift Shop is located in an enlarged area where the former lounge had been. The lounge is now WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts where the gift shop had been originally located. The gift shop is open yearround and the public is always welcome to visit and browse and see what we have. Pauline said. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Jobs Wanted PIANO STUDENTS being accepted by expereinced teacher with collage degree. 795-7746 after 4pm. RESIDENTIAL GLASS WORK DONE. Repairing storm windows, screens, install ing shower doors, and minor work done. Call MS MN Mk for Joe. Help Wanted HELP WANTED: The Middle villc Post Office is accepting names of persons interested in bidding on a cleaning contract. The successful bidder will be responsible for interior building maintenance, including floors, The postion will average approximately 10 hours per week. Potential bidden should apply at the Middleville Post Office, 220 S. Broadway, Middleville, Mi.____________ PART TIME personal care for quadriplegic. $230 month. Phone 891-9364 Currently the gift shop board includes Chairman Isabell Johnson. Bernice Dunn. Bonnie Cove, Diane Scott. Jill Wiswell. Ellane Spindler. Margaret DeCamp and Lillian Taffee. Auto and recycling tips given by Jackie Schmitz October is ‘Car Care Month’ a time for gening cars ready for the w inter mon­ ths. Winterizing cars may in­ clude tune-ups. if necessary and checking all fluid levels and bells, or changing to snowiires or just checking the air pressure A properly tuned and main­ tained car is safer, more dependable, and is en­ vironmentally sound because it uses less gas and oil and emits fewer pollutants into the atmosphere Many people change their motor oil al this time of the year When purchasing motor ml or having the car serviced why not ask for re-refined oil? Re-refined motor oil is made from used oil that has been recycled by removing ail the dirt, heavy metals and con­ taminant' Oil never wears out It only gets dirty Motor oil can be used over and over again just by re-refining it. Re-refining used motor oil is more ecooxmcal and less damaging to the environment than producing oil from crude Less energy is required to re-refine or reprocess used oil than to refine <rude oil A 42-gaBon barrel of crude oil produces only 2 Vs quarts of lubricating oil while one gallon of used oil yields that HALLOWEEN HAPPEN­ INGS: Need some help fooling friends on Oct. 31. Well until 5pm we’ll be doing hair & or make-up for the mysterious night of l rkks \ I rr.itsat the Village Beauty Nook, down­ town Caledonia. Walk in or make an appointment 891-1591__________________ Business Services POLE BUILDINGSComplctcly erected 24*x40’x8‘ $3650. Includes one service door and choice of 9x7 overhead or slider. Fast starts on most build­ ings, contact us on any size. Call Mecca Buildings for your local representative at 1-800-544-6682 or Local 616-887-8855 _ same 2Vz quarts. This means that recycling one gallon of used oil actually saves 42 gallons of crude. Re-refined or recycled motor oil is just as good a lubricant as that made from crude oil. Dumping used motor oil not only wastes a valuable non­ renewable resource, it also pollutes surface and ground­ water with hazardous contai minairts such as lead, arsenic and PCBs. Recycling used motor oil protects the environment. When changing motor oil. remember to drain it into a reusable, sealed container such as a milk jcg. and take it to one of the 13 used oil col­ lection sites in Barry County. Make sure it is free of water and solvents. Collection sites are: Andrus Chevrolet. Hastings Sanitary Service. Hastings Airport, and J&J Auto in Hastings. Smith Doster Ford and Dewey’s Car Palace in Delton. Mike’s Garage. Gavin Chevrolet. R&M 76. and the Engine Hospital in Middleville Blough Brothers and Yoder’s Service Freeport. Woodland Shell; and Musser’s Full Service in Nashville. For more information call 795-7897 or 623 5546 .-.-..-mail today——— Send my subscription to: NAME________________________________________ ___ ADDRESS_________________________________________ CITY STATE______ ZIP AMOUNT ENCLOSED □ $8.00 Barry, Kant, Allegan County □ $10.00 Other Areas Mail to: Sun A News, Box 130, MkMevffle, Ml 46333 Do you get tired just thinking about raking leaves? Pl Get an Ingersoll Sweeper s39995 BOB'S ENGINE HOSPITAL, INC. The Right Prescription for Tour Lawn Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37), .Middleville -HLs ST ggj jsg 795-7647 �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / October 29. 1987 Louis Shoemoker onswers questions by the council. Middleville villoge council members, from left, Marilyn Vandenberg, Del Riley. Floyd Bray, Cheryl Hooper and Duane Thatcher listen to one of the applicants for the job of police chief. Middleville’s new police chief is hired by village council thing he would do on the job is ‘spend as much time as possi ble listening, watching and keeping my mouth shut The second thing thing he would do. he added, is in­ _ trod uce himself and get in­ volved with business men. civic groups, churches, and get started on building good community relations, which is “ imperative.” ci i rShoe maker. George n Bar toszek. and Gary Gibbons, were ail given m^depth inter­ views by the council after be­ ing recommended for the post by Dr Ralph Chandler, pro­ e~ ~ ,, criminology at Western Michigan University. Chandler was hired in June by the village to conduct a search for a new chief, and Is your bank trying this hard? presented the names of I2 anap­ plicants to the Sept 22 meeting of the council. At that meeting, the council narrowed the list to three. Bartozek is a police officer in Dewitt Township with I6 years of experience in law en­ forcement. In addition to be­ ing chosen to serve on the Michigan State Police Task Force to Fight Organized Crime, he served for three years on the traffic bureau as a motorcycle patrolman Gary Gibbons, who replac­ ed Robert Romzek as one of three to be interviewed, is a 13-year veteran with the Kent­ wood Police Department Romzek withdrew his name from consideration by a telephone call to Kit Rcxm. village manager, on Monday night. Chandler, who guided the interviews, said Rom/ck Rom/ek gave no reason for the withdrawal The council went into ex­ ecutive session for 12 minutes at 9 p.m. to consider the ap­ plicants When announcing their unanimous decision. Duane Thatcher, village president, said Shoemaker was "extremely articulate and will represent us admirably Marilyn Vandenberg, trustee, was impressed with the fact that he wanted to be a uniformed chief, and planned to slay 10 to 20 years Terry Filcck another trustee, thought "all were very much qualified The new police chief and his wife. 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(616) 671-4598 Sate Conducted by American Auction Agency •on Kmm - Auctrnnoor • (Alb) ACS 1112 OW reod poHUm Fort^toAne � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-11-05.pdf 68ecd86d8ff45d779fe7fc5fb5c0c602 PDF Text Text PUBLIC LIBRAS’ 117th Year/T wenty Cents No. 44 - November 5,1987 Middleville, Michigan 49333 Ground broken for new Caledonia High School by Jean Gallup Ground breaking lor the new Caldeonia High School is a happy occasion for board members, architects and the public. Pictured from left, Neale Bauman from the Design Forum, architects and planners for the new school; Jim Newell, trustee of the school board, Bernard Nagel, also a trustee, Frederick Boncher, secretary of the board, Carter Hoffman from the construction firm of C.D.Barnes, general contractors of the project; and Sandy Thompson representing the students at the ceremony. The Caledonia school board, after a delay of six months to work out cuts in the budget for the project, has awarded nearly SIO mill km in contracts to build the new high school. The official groundbreaking ceremony was held last Wednesday (Oct. 28) with school board members, ar­ chitects. engineers, students and members of the public at tending the event When completed in the spr ing of 1989. the school will have 136.000 square feet and capacity for 900 students ac­ cording to architects' plans Bids for the project were nearly $2 million over budget, and $310,000 was cut by the board over the past six months by the elimination of an agricultural classroom, a shop and a greenhouse Deferral of $850,000 in other purchases was made and the items will be reconsidered when money becomes The new high school will have 13f*000 square feet for 900 students. available board members said Although the building pro­ tect is still $300,000 over budget, the additional funds will be provided by the school's general fund and a one null levy over the next two years. Superintendent Robert Myers said The new school will have a kitchen uhich in the future will be capable of serving all Caledonia Community schools, a library with an audio-video department, an auditorium with a seating capacity of over 800. and a cafeteria which will seat 400. floor plans show TK parents seek volunteers Plans are underway for the first senior all-night gradua­ tion party in the Thornapple Kellogg school system. A steering committee has been formed, and plans have been presented to the Thor nappie Kellogg School Board members, who along with Henry Dugan, high school principal, support the project. The party for the graduating class is being planned, financ­ ed and organized by parents of the seniors. The committee is seeking participation from area parents. If you are interested please contact a member of the committee. Deb Frey, 795-7112, Sharon Perry, 795-3631, Pat Tolan, 795-7209 or Sue Tyner, 795-3783. The parents are also asking for financial support from the community. Tickets purchased now are $25. After Feb. I. they will be available for $30. I he early ticket sales will be used for expenses such as rental deposits on buildings Primebank of Middleville has offered $5 to the fund for every Thornapple Kellogg school employee who opens a direct deposit checking ac­ count from Oct. 30 to Dec I Georgia Smith will be in the high school cafeteria at lunch time every Friday during November to sell tickets. Veteran’s Day observances set Declaring Nov. 11 Veteran's Day in Middleville. Maygr Duane Thotcher presents Commander Ralph Briggs, of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7548, with the proclamation marking the observance Veteran s Day festivities in Middleville begin Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. at the bridge over the Thornapple River. Taking part in the celebration will be Middleville's VFW post, the Caledonia American Legion Post No. 305, the Vermontville Vietnam Veterans Post No. 329, the 18th Indiana Light Artillery Civil War group, and Middleville Boy Scout Troop No. 65. The public is invited. �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / November 5. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN Gcxxl morning, everyone! Weil, again I have to apologize for a mistake 1 made I forgot to put in Neva Aitken's last week news I had written her wonderful three day trip at Mackinac Island on a separate sheet It wasn't until Monday evening that I discovered the separate sheet under the table. So her it is and I’m very sorry Leona Smith asked Neva to go with her on a three day tour on Mackinac island at the Grand Hotel. They w<$c go­ ing to have a costume old time ball and Neva wondered if I had any costume she could use Mine didn't fit. but it did fit Leona. Neva found another one When they came home, she told me about the time they had Neva said that it was once in a lifetime experience to slay in the old-time luxurous surroundings. Beautiful rooms, food, ser­ vice and a wonderful step baik into our early history. The night of the ball, they were all dressed up in their outfits coming down the stairs. Neva in the lead. There was a man and his wife at the foot of the stairs and when he saw Neva he started to sing Bert Parks song from the Miss America Pageant ‘ Here she comes. Miss America. ” Everyone looked and Neva was embarrassed. She felt she was red from head to toe. But. oh! such a wonderful feeling and pride, that that could be happening to her. For the rest of the evening she was floating from the fun of it all. Then they paraded up on stage, those who were in costume. They all had numbers and the winners were decided like bingo. When they called out number three, (which was Neva’s) she was so surprised (she had never won a thing in her life), that she burst out. “That’s me.” Every one laughed with her at her sur­ prise and delight. So. all in all. it was a gift from Leona Smith that gave her an un­ forgettable trip, and a shared gift that she would never forget. Liz Hart’s folks and grand­ pa Brown, as well as two nephews came over Sunday afternoon. They also had a gixxj Halloween trick and treating. Carol Sanford said they went to visit Liz Thurber Sun­ day. Caro said that Liz is looking the best she has in a very long time. So a big hug to you. Liz from all of us who remember you with fond love for all the things you did. while teaching, for all our offspring. Keep on improving. Liz! The Jim Verlinde family was all home for this weekend Son Jim and friend were there from MSU. and Mark was home from his school. So it was a very nice family time. Denise Lewis said she hated to go back to work after hav­ ing their son. but that is the way now. with all the young folks. Two incomes are a necessity, if you want to get ahead in life. Cathy Williamson went to U of M to visit with their son Sunday. Koeplinger’s went exit with their Grand Rapids motor­ cycling group. Sunday, but in the car, not on their bike, due to the weather Louise Elwood said that the Hospital Guild met at the Mid­ Villa. Tuesday. A week ago Monday. Mike and Walt Eavey and Louise and daughter Pat went to St. Louis. Mo. for Louise's nephew. Craig Williams' wedding on the Friday before. They didn't get home until a week ago Monday so could not get in the news last week Sunday a m. son Tom came over to visit with Louise from Toronto. Sunday, Dick and Bobbie Smith went to Kalamazoo to have dinner with daughter Amy. Char Finkbeiner said that she and Rod went over to Her­ man’s to help him celebrate his 87th birthday. Sunday, she and Rod. Art and Ann Kenyon went over to Bill and Neva Kenyon’s for a nice dinner. Marian Martin said that she spent the week-end with her family in St. Louis. Had very nice lime. Last Saturday, ten of the Russell Bender family got together at daughter Joan's in Fenion. Joan's son and bride also went to see them along with Ward Bender and Bob and Carol Bender Wednesday. Alice’s cousin Marguerite Todd from Grand Rapids, sister-in-law Theima Hackney came to see Russ and Alice. Thev went out to dinner at the Mid-Villa. Friday, the Benders of Middleville went to Holland and met with Mike and Edna Tlje^Sun find Netos Publication No. US PS 347580 1952 N. Broadway - P.O. Box B Hastings. Michigan 49058 "The Sun and News" (USPS 347 580) is published weekty by The Hastings Banner. Inc. 1952 N Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 1072 Second-Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058-9998 POSTMASTER; Send address changes to THE SUN ANO NEWS. P.O. Box B. Hastings. Mt 49058-0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Y«W S4.00 Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Counties $10.00 Founded in 1870 — Published by THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. Bender, having dinner out and going back to Mike and Edna's for dessert. Sunday afternoon. Rollo and Mae Bowerman visited with Rollo's brother Ed and wife at Barlow Lake Sunday, the Featherly gals got together at Mom's to make plans for the family Thanksgiving This weekend was Dick and Ruth Hamilton’s 29th an­ niversary so they went out to Peaches for brunch. Haven’t heard anything from their son who is in the troubled area, but that is good news. too. Neva and Bill Kenyon had Char and Rod Finkbeiner. Art and Ann Kenyon for Sunday dinner. Later on in the day Annie and Geoff and their new son Johaua came over to show their son to the greatgrandparents. Art and Ann Kenyon. Linda and Gary Finkbeiner also came over later. Luana Tolan said that she didn't do anything except to be flat in bed from Monday through Friday, terribly sick David Kenyon, transportation supervisor at Thornapple Kellogg, stands by one with a bout of a viral of the fleet of 29 buses for which he is responsible. infection. She said that she has never been so sick or knocked out so An outstanding school bus bus passes, the report Given the fact that 21 of the fast as she was this last week. inspection report was com­ continued. the 29 buses arc 1973 to 1980 But is going to try to go to mended this week by the One tag was issued for a models and no buses were work Monday. Thomapple Kellogg Board of weak rear spring and another purchased between 1980 and Betty White said that Gary’s Education. for a front leaf spring 1985. Kenyon attributes “a lot 20 month old son had heart “This is excellent, and bushing. of hard work and a lot of extra surgery last week at the Dave Kenyon, transportation The 1985 bus inspection by hours” for the present status University of Michigan supervisor. Duane Rowlader. the State Police yielded eight of the bus fleet Hospital. Both Gary and his mechanic, and all the drivers yellow tags and the 1986 in­ Rowlader is also given wife have stayed right there are to be commended,” the spection found four yellow credit for his mechanical all the time Betty and Bob board report said. and nine red tags. A red tag talent by Kenyon, who has have been there all the time The school bus fleet was in­ means the bus does not pass headed the transportation too. spected last week by the and must be re-inspected system for the past four years. Betty says that they are Motor Carrier Division of the before it can be used. The boa rd’s Finance Com pleased to say that the little Michigan State Police. Kenyon and Rowlader are mittee reported at the Nov. 2 fellow is coming along very The fleet received two the two-man team that main­ meeting that they will make an nicely. They have him up and yellow tags during the inspec­ tain the buses on a year round effort to fit the purchase of around already tion. A yellow tag means the basis, “doing major overhauls two buses into the budget dur­ So they are hoping that all mechanic must make a repair in the summer if it is possi­ ing the coming year the surgery was very suc­ and report the results, and the ble.” Kenyon said cessful. Surgery was Tuesday. Donna Cox said son Ron called and they visited on the phone. Then grandson Brian called to tell them that he wouldn’t see them this last week-end so just wanted to say hi! Jeffrey L. Kraft, 27, of Mark Newman came over Alto, has been named the to his folks to fix his grand­ April Maintenance Man of the father's favorite dinner Satur­ Month by the Michigan day night. Folks are Betty and Trucking Association, a Paul Newman and Fred Mat­ 600-member, nonprofit tison is his grandfather. organization which represents David Velderman and his trucking companies and allied friend Laura and son Jason industries in Michigan. came over to our house Sun­ Kraft, a journeyman diesel day for dinner. We had a lot mechanic employed by Cum­ of fun playing Pictionary. If mins Michigan, Wyoming, is you have every watched the one of 12 nominees for the. TV Show. Win. Lose or prestigious ‘‘1987 Draw, it is very similar. I Maintenance Man of the Year don’t know which came first Award,” the winner of which but the home game is sure a will be named at the Nov. 10 lot of fun. 1 am not much of an Maintenance Man of the Year yjtist but 1 sure try . Claude banquet at the Clarion Hotel Walton came to visit and we and Conference Center in got him involved in it too. Lansing. Have a wonderful growing Kraft was judged by the and learning week, ft makes it results of a comprehensive so much more interesting to written exam an inspection of get on top of your challenges. his shop facilities; and a per­ It’s given you such a pride iu sona) interview by a panel of yourself to know that you can. judges representing the Motor A big hug to all of you, my Carrier Division, Michigan community. Sate Police, and professors of T.K. buses pass inspection with flying colors Michigan Trucking Association honors Alto maintenance man Jeffrey L. Kraft Write us a letter! The Sun and News welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means for readers to express an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letter must include the signature, address and tele­ phone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libel­ ous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. truck mechanics from Ferris State College and Lansing Community College The Maintenance Man of the Year winner will be presented with a heavy duty tod storage unit by Snap-On Tod Company and a trophy. in addition to a plaque which tach Maintenance Man of the Month receives. Kraft has been employed by Cummins Michigan for four y«us He and his wife Gayle have five children Free diabetes test offered Pennock Hospital will again recognize National Diabetes Month by offering free screening the week of Nov. 4-13. Testing will be done at the hospital lab from 9-11 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m. To assure an accurate test, eat a high carboy hdrate meal. People planning to take the test should eat meals within a 15 minute time period and nothing else except water before the test is drawn. The test should be done two hours after completing a meal. Pen nock Hospital is located at 1009 W Green St., Hastings For more information call 945-3451. ext. 4)6. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I November 5. 1987 / Page 3 Substance abuse is speaker’s topic by Jean Gallup Guest speaker at the substance abuse council meeting at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School this week was Bonnie Rosely of a Grand Rapids alcohol treat­ ment center Rosely is director of marketing and community relations at Glenbeigh. a substance abuse facility af­ filiated with Kent Community Hospital in Grand Rapids Speaking to the group, which included counselors, teachers, principals, ministers and parents. Rosely said We live in a drinking and drugging society as you can sec by watching television any time of day. If you have a headache, they say. pop a pill If you can't sleep, take another pill'. Our society en­ courages drug abuse " Rosely outlined the four stages of drug abuse and how to detect an abuser and get help for the “truly depen­ dent’’ addict Drug abuse follows a predictable pattern from ex- perimenting to social use. to abusive using and finally truly dependent behavior. Rosely said Ninety percent of adolescents experiment at one time or another, usually at the age of 11 or 12, she said. The first experimenting probably has no long term conse­ quences and brings a feeling of pleasure likely to be repeated, she said. Social use of drugs, usually alcohol, is planned for a cer­ tain time and place, she said. People who use drugs socially follow the rules society has to govern use of them, she said. If a social user has unplea­ sant consequences from drug use. such as a hangover or be­ ing arrested for drunk driving, she said, the user will then change the rules by which he or she uses the drug Rule changes might include no further use of hard liquor, or no dnnkmg before driving, she said Social users are will­ ing to follow rules set up by society, she emphasized The drug abuser will change lifestyles to accomodate the use of drugs. Rosely said if Thornapple Kellogg set conferences The Thornapple Kellogg Middle School and Elemen­ tary schools will hold parent conferences on Nov. 10 and Nov II. The McFall and West Elementary schools will hold parent teacher conferences from 5 to 8 p m on Nov. 10 On Nov 11 they will be held from 12:30 to 3:30 and 5 to 8 p.m. Both elementary schools will dismiss classes at 11:30 a m. on Nov. 11. 12 and 13. The Middle School will hold classes all day Nov. 10, and there will be evening con­ ferences from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11, there will be school in the morning, and students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Teachers of the sixth and seventh grades will meet with parents who have been given appointments in the afternoon. The following eighth grade teachers will be available for conferences with parents from 12:15 to 3:15 pm Mr.Vender. Mr Wyatt. Mrs. Bishop. Mr Standee Mr. Strater. Mrs. Weaver. Mr. Middlebush. Mrs. VandcrPloeg and Mrs. Van Dy ken. Conferences for all parents and teachers are from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The students will be in school until 11:30 a.m. with no conferences on Nov. 12 and 13. There will be no lunch serv­ ed on Nov. 11. 12 and 13. TK parents ask for volunteers Plans are underway for the first senior all-night graduation party in the Thornapple Nursing Home Insurance For Folks Age 60-79 Can pay up to $100 a day for 5 full years Cali today *or FREE FACTS in eluding costs exceptions imu lations and renewal provisions LEONARD D. NANZER Sales Representative 576 Romence Suite 229 Kalamazoo. Ml 49002 (616) 323-0982 BANKERS LIFE AND CASUAL" Kellogg school system, A steering committee has been formed, and they have presented their plans to the Thomapple Kellogg School Board, who along with Henry Dugan, high school principal, support the project. The party for the graduating class is being planned, financ­ ed and organized by parents of the seniors. The committee is seeking participation from area parents. If you are interested please contact a member of the committee. Deb Frey, 795-7112. Sharon Perry. 795-3631. Pat Tolan. 795-7209 or Sue Tyner. 795-3783 The parents are also asking for financial support from the community Tickets purchased now are $25 After Feb I. they will be available for $30 The early ticket sales will be used for expenses such as rental deposits on buildings Primebank of Middleville has offered $5 to the fund for every Thomapple Kellogg school employee who opens a direct deposit checking ac­ count from Oct 30 to Dec 1 Georgia Smith will be in the high school cafeteria at lunch time every Friday during November to sell tickets friends tell the abuser that he or she is using too much, the abuser will find new friends who do not try to change his or her behavior. Rosely said. The abuser will also break promises to fnends and fami­ ly. and build walls around himself to avoid being forced to face his behavior One out of ten abusers will become dependent. Rosely said The “truly dependant” user is out of control and will blame others for his problem or deny there is a problem. Rosely said. Projecting is a common reaction to questions about drug use. The user will say " I don't have a problem, you have a problem." she said. The dependent will always feel guilt, shame, anger, and fear about his drug use. Rosely said the addict's greatest fear is that he will not be able to live without the drug he is using. If parents suspect drug use by their adolescent. Rosely said, track the child's behavior and document it. ‘How does the child deal with sports and school functions?’ is a quest win the parent might ask. she said. Other questions include has there been any personality change, has the child been sent repeatedly to the school counselor, or has there been any police involvement .r. Defensiveness and challangmg the family ’s value system are usual signs of drug diependency. Rosely noted. Make a summary of bahavior patterns based on knowledge and data, she said. Know the community resources. And find out who is qualified to treat abusers. Churches and schools are hesitant to bring up drug abuse by children, and so are parents. Rosely said, so “try to build understanding bet­ ween your community , other parents and teachers. ” Be aware of your own at­ titude about drugs.and don't let it influence your goal to help the abuser." she advised. If your child suffers conse­ quences for his behavior, the parent should not try to help the child escape the pain of those actions, she said. Rosely said this is called "enabling behavior" and defeats the process the child must go through to learn to live without drugs. The time it takes to go from experimental to truly depen­ dent in an adult can take from 10 to 15 years, she said, but for reasons not understood, adolescents can go through all four stages in as little as six months. To treat abusers, "the message must be receivable and given with love and care." she said. “The only hope the counselor has is to get inside the wall the abuser has built around himself." Citing studies which help explain chemical addiction. Rosely said drugs act dif­ ferently in abuser’s bodies, leaving the poisonous drug in the system twice as long as in one with normal chemical make-up. Also, the abuser’s metabolism is different, she Bonnie Rosely of Glenbeigh said. The parents' question “Where did we go wrong?." is not valid, she said. "The parents didn’t do anything wrong Chemical imbalance is the same if it is diabetes or alcoholism." There are no good or bad people in a chemically depen dent home, she said, “just sick people." “I have done a lot of work in Middleville and the sur rounding area, and I want to tell you your community is very courageous." Rosely said. “The police enforcement and drug busts arc hard to handle, but this area is facing the problem and that is the on­ ly way it will he solved,“ she said Here are just a few of the many good reasons why we should be your bank. #1. 24-Hour Banking. 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Ml / November 5. 1987 Political statement is behind Medicaid problem Local schools and health care providers who serve low income people are waiting for state school aid and Medicaid checks due in October. If state government does not meat its obligations soon, cash starved hospitals and school districts will be forced to borrow money or curtail services. Political stalemate - not state insolvency - is the cause of this problem. Here is the chain of events: June, 1987. Govern Blan­ chard and legislative majority leaders agree to a Fiscal 1987-88 budget that exceeds the Governor’s original re­ quest by $147 million July, 1987, After the legislature has recessed for ( the summer. Blanchard reassesses economic projec­ tions and vetoes $208 million from appropriations bills, in­ cluding Medicaid and educa­ tional aid measures August. 1987. A State Court of Appeals panel rules that because Michigan levies lower taxes on in state in­ surance companies, the more burdensome. 2% premium tax on out-of-state insurers is unconslitutionally discriminatory. Due to this court decision and other pending litigation, up to $170 million in state tax revenues paid annually by the insurance industry will not be collected - unless corrective legislation is passed. LANSING DIARY by PAULHILLEGONDS 54th DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE September. 1987. The legislature re-converts. Senate Majority Leader John Engler and 1 meet with the Governor and Democratic legislative leaders to discuss unresolved taxation and budgetary issues' central to the fiscal v ear which begins Oct. 1, 1987. We agree that revenue ques­ tions - how much the state will have to spend - should be decided before revised ap­ propriations bills are approv­ ed. Toward that end. Senator Engler and I express support for legislation that will tax in­ surance companies $170 million annually , in a nondiscriminatory manner We also agree to the Gover­ nor's "windfall” proposal: that added revenue accruing to state government because of federal tax reform be returned in the form of income tax LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People that care" 314 East Main St. in Middleville at the Community Hall Sunday Service ...................................9:30 a.m. (616)532-6195 Pastor Monte C. Bell ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St.’Caledonia, MI Sunday Morning Worship ® .10 a m Sund.il bool 0.45 J m Sunday Morning Worship.................................. 11:00 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor 795-3798 9 45 a m 11 00 a m 9 30am Rev. Cil Boersma 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody ... ... and lesus Christ is Lord'' Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday f venmg Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study Rev. William Dobson, Pastor 9 30 a m 10 30 a m b 00 p m 7 00 p m 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School t vening Worship Service 1000 am 11 15am b 00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor M-37 nortn of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 9:45 a m. 11.00 a.m. 6:00p.m. 6:45p.m. PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8: a.m. • 2nd Service 11:00 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Ret . W uyne Smith, Rector Sunday Schedule. Adult Choir 900 am Church School & Adult Education. 9 30 am Holy Eucharist................ W 30 am Weekday Euchansts Wednesday.......... 7 15 a.m. Thursday 700 pm. Call for information about youth choir Bible Study, youth group, and other activities Social Security Administra­ tion officials arc asking tax­ payers with children ages five and older to obtain Social Security numbers for them in the next few months. Because of changes in the tax law. children five and older will need Social Security numbers to be claimed as dependents on federal income tax returns prepared for the calendar year 1987. “We re hoping that if we get enough publicity now we can avoid a huge rush in April of next year." said Robert Fleminger. Social Security manager in Grand Rapids. Fleminger said the main reason the law was changed was to catch people who il­ legally claim dependents they don't have. Parents can obtain applica­ Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass........................................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass................................. 9:00 a m. and 11 00 a m. First Friday Mass................................................... 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School................... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship...............11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 Attend the Church Service of Your Choice Parents will need to send a certified copy of the child's birth certificate and an inden tification card or documents such as a library card or the last schtxil report card show ing the child's name, with the completed application Hospital birth records can be used in place of a birth ccr tificate only if they show the child’s complete name and date of birth. Fleminger said all documents must be originals or certified photocopies. They will be returned. IvahL. Wilson MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Ivah L. Wilson, 77, of Middle­ ville died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1987 at Springbrook Manor following a long illness. Mrs. Wilson was bom Nov. 23, 1909 at Ionia County, the daughter of Harry and Edith (Mosher) Anderson. She married Walter A. Wilson on Aug. 17, 1929. Surviving are her husband, Walter of Springbrook Manor, Grand Rapids; her chiloren, Jack and Patricia Wilson of Middleville, James and Sally WiEoc of Mil'ocuoL., Eugene LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............9:45 a.m. Sunday School................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service.................................. 7:00 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade) Wed , 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship. .. Wed. 7:00 p.m. 891-8028 and Lois Kidder or Hastings, Gordon (Cork) and Marilyn Wilson of Wyoming; 15 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held 1p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Beel­ er Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Rev. Jeff Arnett officialing. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Red Cross Motor Service. mi ww vw tne en* tn* tne ww wwne tMw tniitn* ww tn* mi ww vu s Rev. Kenneth Vaught tions for Social Security numbers by mailing to the Social Security Ad ministration. 250 Monroe NW. bth Floor. Grand Rapids. MI 49503 OBITUARIES Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Hoping to break the stalemate. 1 bring together in­ surance industry and Blan­ chard administration representatives to negotiate the insurance tax issue. With constructive discussions underway and the outline of a compromise in sight, however. House Speaker Owne decides to Hex his political muscle. He rams through the House a 2 per­ cent. $250 million premium tax bill. It passes on a partisan vote and is unanimously rejected by Senate Democrats and Republicans Now the difference between House and Senate insurance bills must be resolved by a Conference Committee. Meanwhile, schools and Medicaid health care pro­ viders wait for state payments due them. Children need SS numbers FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Rev. Wayne Kiel, FCistor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen, Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar, Director of Christian Education Rev. Robert Gerke Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship ) relief, effective Oct. 1 of this year Shortly after our meetings, the Senate passes corrective insurance tax legislation and Medicaid and school aid bills that accommodate the Gover nor’s revised spending level requests. October. 1987. The new fiscal year has begun and Senate-passed appropriations bills are stuck in the House. House Democrats and Gover­ nor Blanchard want a 2 per­ cent insurance premium tax on all insurance companies doing business in Michigan Not only would this replace the $170 million jeopardized by court decisions; it also im­ poses an additional $80 million of taxes on insurers and their policyholders. The proposed tax hike is opposed by a bi-partisan. Senate ma­ jority and House Republicans. F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... 795-9277 MIDDLEVILLE Insurance and Medicaid Accepted 1 IMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 5. 1987 I Page 5 McFall Elementary holds annual pumpkin contest “Good grief, Charlie Brown is that the Great Pumpkin" I heard it on the grapevine... April Schorphorn was the grand prize winner of the seventh annual pumpkin decorating contest held at McFall Elementary in Middleville on Oct 28 Her entry, called "California Raisins," was inspired by a television commercial. With 7:34 left in the first quarter, the score in the Bob White Bowl is home team 12, visitors 0. © ©©©© &&©©©© ©© McFall announces ‘Student of the Week’ A boy backs the big orange cement truck right up to the tinman, who seems unconcerned. SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church 150 131ST AVE . GUN LAKE • PHONE 792-2889 Congratulations to our persons celebrating birthdays this week Bruno Dembowski, Carrie Devine, Delbert Henson, Karen McFall students of the week for the last week in October are (front row, from left) Erica Walker, third grade; Hollie Shepard, second grade; (back row) Andy Price, first grade; Curt Brinks, fourth grade; and Rachel Brock, fifth grade. Ashley Moore, kindergarten, is pictured separately. Lapinne, Charles Misak, Lucas Weatherhead, Jeanne Braedie, Janette Cadieux-Lexmond, Diana D'Artagnan, Fred Dempsey. Congratulations to Steve & Teryl Kostelac who are celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary. Please pray for our homebound. Andy, Viola, Mary, Fred, Matt and Jim. - FREE j I Zachery George Students of the week for the first week in November at McFall Elementary are (front row from left) Crystal Horton first grade Loretto Huntington second grade (back row) Andy Atkinson, third grade Chanda Wenger fourth grade and Jeremy Anderson, fifth grade. Pictured separately is Zochery George from the kindergarten. _______________________ Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia. Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • • Contact Lens • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 Southland Auto Wash I I I | with any consumer loan* closed through | Sun & News Classifieds PrimeBank during the month of November. | Simply bring this coupon, along with | your loan contract, to any of the 14 I PrimeBank locations. BINGO Thursday, 6:30 p.m. I , Call This Space FOR RENT! Call... 795-3345 CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 9548 (M-37) I 10 Car Wash Coupons for Ph: 795-3345 I Call 795-3361 for more information or ■ for the office location nearest you. I j ■ ‘(minimum Ioan of 53JXX) - car, boat, home improvement, etc.) ■ �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I November 5. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST Did you have lots of trick or treaters at your house Satur­ day evening9 We heard reports of 0 to 400 Wc had over 300 to our house The great pumpkin made his appearance at our front door but his big brother was on South Street If you were in Caledonia Friday afternoon you pro­ bably saw hobo's, princesses, cheerleaders, devils, ghosts and monsters as the students from Caledonia Elementary made their annual parade through town before their Halloween parties What parties they were. Every room's party was dif­ ferent. All had fun. Saturday afternoon Caledonia's D&W mall held their first ever Halloween parade complete with a band Everyone looked like they were having fun. From the youngest to the oldest, mother and daughter witches, tiny bumble bees. Mickey Mouse, kids dressed as old people and the Califor­ nia raisins Even one brave young man dressed as a very sexy young lady complete with high heels. The tiny bee was the show stopper though. The Caledonia United Methodist Church had a very interesting and informative speaker in Olga Tafolla. The charity bazaar at Eastbrook Mall will be held on Nov 13 and 14 this year Caledonia’s United Methodist Women will have a booth there. Come and say hi! Leighton U.M Church is happy to announce that the Carpenter’s Tools, a group of young adult musicians spon­ sored by Youth for Christ In­ ternational will present a pro­ gram at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Nov. 10 at the comer of 2nd and 142nd Street. Caledonia Caledonia's Order of Eastern Star Chapter will hold it’s regular meeting on Nov. 10 at the Masonic Temple. Parent-teacher's con­ ferences are next week This means no school for Caledonia Elementary School on Monday and school will be dismissed at noon on Tues­ day. Nov. 10. It's a boy! for Robert and Nancy Koning! Congratula­ Parkway 1 ItSM Vr Vr O P YYT! Gun Lake Family Medicine and After Hours Clinic 12850 Chief Noonday Rd., Wayland, Ml Phone 792-6243 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a m. to 8 p.m.; Sun 12-5 Appointments Taken • X-Ravs Lab Brian Tobias, D.O., Family Practice Gary L. Doublestein, D.O., After Hours Clinic Coordinator Audrey Allien, Office Manager Dr. Michael G. David Announces office hours for the PRACTICE of PODIATRY Medical & surgical treatment of the foot Located within the Gun Lake Family Medicine Bldg. 12850 Chief Noonday Rd . Wayland at Gun Lake i Call 792-6243 for Appointment Now accepting patients for GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE Stomach, intestine 6 fiver disease Located at 12850 Chief Noonday Rd Fridays (only by appt.) • Ph. 1 800 331 7354 Insurance only (no charge to patients) tions to them It s a girt! for Garrett and Betty Hansen and Jack and Laurie Ellens. Congratula­ tions to them also! Charles D. Guikema gave one gallon of blood at the Grand Valley Blood program while Ronald T. Bell has given three gallons. A blood drive is coming up on Dec. 7 from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Caledonia Elementary gyn Do you know of a better gift to give? Happy November bir­ thdays; Virginia Shook. Nov. 6; Eileen Shook. Nov. 6; Vi­ vian Sherman. Nov. 6; Robby Thompson. Nov. 11; Debra Soest. Nov. 15; Nancy Smith. Nov. 19; Barb Freeman. Nov. 24. and Jerry Smith (from Moline) Nov. 27. Happy November anniver­ saries. Rich and Jean Soest. Nov. 1; Ernest and Virginia Shook. Nov. 5; Janet and Bill Proos. Nov. 6; Mark and Barb Freeman. Nov. 8; Diane and Steve Gilbert. Nov. 10 and Moss’’ and Bernice Overholt. Nov. 12. Congratulations to Verne and Esther Willyard who will observe their bOth wedding anniversary on Nov 6. Congratulations to Bob and Sue VaaSlooten w ho observed their silver wedding anniver­ sary on Nov 3. Congratulations to Debra Lynn Langworthy and Peter Bush Jr. who were married on Sept. 11 at Godwin Heights Christian Reformed Church. Parents of the newlyweds are David and Dianne Langworthy of Kentwood and Peter Sr. and Jenny Bush of Caledonia. Susan Mane Crumback and Michael Ray Fitzsimmons were united in marriage at an outdoor ceremony on Aug. 29 Parents of the couple are Paul and Bonnie Crumback and Jack and Margaret Fitz­ simmons. ail of Caledonia. Congratulations to the happy couple. Congratulations to Brenda Dee Lackey and Kraig Arend Kremer who were married at Fair Haven Reformed Church in Jenison. The parents of the couple are Robert and Theresa Lackey of- Caledonia and Arend and Leora Kremer of Jenison. Jennifer Jean VanHam and Gregory James Schondelmayer are planning a wedding for Dec. 12. We wish them the best. Their parents are Robert and Dawn Van Hani and Gerald and Nora Schondelmayer, all of Middleville. The future bride graduated from Caledonia High School while her fiance graduated from Thornapple-Kellogg High School Mr and Mrs. Hugh Kegerreis called on the Bergy’s in Lowell on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs Richard Soest and the girls called on Mr. and Mrs. Art Soest at their Wyoming home. Wc were surprised to have Mrs Jane Suttorp also calling on them, so we all had a nice chat. Gayle Wiersma became the bnde of Donald McCrath Parents are Fran Oly and Walter and Pat McCrath of Middleville Our congratula­ tions to them all The Vem and Pat Kaysers spent the weekend tn Hint visiting Pai s sister Mary. Ralph. Jun and Thelma Gehl went to Sanford Satur­ day and spent the night w ith their daughter and son-in-law Lean and Nancy Suoerfield The weather was beautiful for traveling Last Fnday night Larry and Brownies help to recycle Brownie Troop no. 33 of Middleville oid in the effort to recycle gloss, paper and metal. Shown at the pick-up area in Save Mor’s parking lot are; Bock row (from left) Jennifer Kline, Kendra Domer, Jenny Harmon, Pamela Jomison and Brenda Frost. Front row (from left) Shauna Oresik, Alicia Count, Elaine Demond and Mary Hesseltine. Brownies (left to right) Mary Hessletine, Christen Oresik,(helping her big sister), Shauna Oresik, Alicia Count, Jenny Harmon and Jennifer Kline are ready to add to the glass for Recycling in Barry County. The total glass collected that day was 10 pounds, along with 58 pounds of metal and 537 pounds of paper. JoAnne Jamison is the leader of the troop and Kathy Count is co-leader. Marcia Gehl, some of Mar­ cia’s daughters and friends. Bob Gehl and Tammy Johnson all had dinner at the Mid-Villa to celebrate Mar­ cia’s birthday. Our condolances to Edward Grinnage on the passing of his wife, Barbara, on Oct. 29. Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Gaines United Brethem Church. Our best wishes to Charlotte Lueneke who underwent a hip transplant and had a stroke in the hospital. Happy belated birthday to Dixie Jo VanderPol on Satur­ day of last week. Holy Family 7th and 8th grade C.C.D. students were treated to a night out at Showbiz Pizza last week Wednesday evening. All en­ joyed the groups night entertainment. 1 was told there’s onl> eight weeks left before Christmas. Are you readv for that piece of news? I’m not. Mr and Mrs. Kenneth Raab of Eden came Thursday to spend the weekend with their parents. Rev. and Mrs. Richard Raab Mr. and Mrs. Elton Smith entertained at their home w ith a bountiful dinner Saturday evening. Her brothers and their wives. Kenneth. Eugene. Leon and Cleo also Mrs Mabel Hilburn attended To all the "snow birds” who are making the journey to their winter homes, have a very safe tnp Central Garage Towing 24 HOUR SERVICE 795-3369 945-4554 1-800-635-9964 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 5, 1987 / Page 7 Middleville Extension ladies plan Christmas Bazaar Nov. 6 Myrtle Freemon of Coledonio, displays her needle­ point on plastic Christmas decorations which she will show at the annual Christmas Bazaar Extravaganza. One of the oldest con­ tinuous Christmas Bazaars will be held Nov. 6. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Community Building on the fairgrounds in Hastings The Middleville Extension is involved and will share in the scholarships given from the proceeds of this event. The scholarships are to M.S.U.. College Week next June There will be 45 bazaar booths, a lunch counter and bake sale Those having booths from Middleville are: Janet Bender. Helen Engel. Emily Van.Matre. Gay Lee Kelley. Laural Rock. Mary Lou Shantz. Norma Lewis. Marge Haight, Maggie Ben­ jamin. and from Caledonia Myrtle Freeman and Man McDonald Items for sale this year in­ clude quilted clocks, insulated casserole takers, shelves and cupboards. Pound Puppy and newborn cloches. Cabbage Patch dolls, preemie and newborn clothes, wardrobes for Barbi and Ken. original oil paintings, hand painted ben­ ches and barrels. Christmas tree ornaments, pine cone and grapevine wreaths, silk flower arrangements, padded memo boards, and handmade silver jewelry. Senior citizens menu, events set Cutlerville Branch (Gaines Township) 421-68th St. S.E Tuesday. Nov. 10 3:00 p.m. 455-1430 Byron Branch 2456-84th St Friday. Nov. 13 2:00 p.m. 878-1665 Kentwood Branch 4700 Kalamazoo Ave . S.E. Saturday. Nov. 14 10.00 a m. 455-2200 4:00 p.m 891-1502 1 a)well Branch 325 W Mam St Wednesday . Nov. 18 4:00 p.m. 897-9596 Adults are welcome. Babies ----- 0-----Meals for qi|i|l LOSE /JTDIET M7-25 lbs. .CENTERIn Six Weeks r DIET £ CENTER’ Lonnie Barry from Middleville lost 70 lbs. and 72’/z inches in 20 weeks. and children under 5 are discouraged from attending the program. Tickets are necessary for the Kentwood Branch only. Free tickets available two weeks before program date. “Making the right choices and changing my eating habits is how I will maintain my new weight, and I know it’s up to me to keep in touch with Diet Center weekly.” ‘‘Thanks Diet Center for being the nutritious pro­ gram you are. I made my commitment, followed the program exactly, and kept a good positive attitude all the way to my goal. I feel so much better mentally and physically.” ‘‘A big thanks to my wife and friends and to the great counseling staff at Diet Center. Their encourage­ ment and motivation, through the tough times, helped me become a win­ ner.” french fries, sweet peas, mix­ ed fruit, milk Tuesday, Nov. 10 Chili or chicken noodle soup. veg. stix. sandwich, cheese, fresh fruit, milk. Wednesday. Nov. 11 No Lunch. Thursday, Nov. 12 No Lunch. Friday , Nov. 13 No Lunch. Hot dog available every day. Whole and 2% milk served every day. AFTER Middle, High School Menu: Pizza, baked beans or mix­ ed veg . pineapple. Monday, Nov. 9 & Smoked sliced turkey and Middle School cheese on a bun. cole slaw, Thursday. Nov. S Beef and gravy with mashed juice bar. Caledonia Branch Tuesday. Nov. 10 potatoes, buttered com. sand­ 240 Emmons Chili or vegetable soup, wich. fruited jello Tuesday. Nov. 17 crackers, veg sticks, sand­ Friday, Nov. 6 wich. cheese, pears or plums. VS ednesday. Nov. 11 Baked chicken, savory nce. Happy 40th Birthday, Nov. 6 to * peas, biscuit, applesauce No lunch Middle School. the Hardest Worker at Task Engineering > Thursday. Nov. 12 No Lunch Fridav. Nov. 13 No Lunch’ Thornapple Kellogg High School SUSAN PLANK available qTlTlTu|T|T|'ITi;i|'l'|T Elementary School Menu: Thornapple Kellogg West & McFall Thursday, Nov. 5 West, Pizza, buttered corn, mixed fruit, milk. McFall, BBQ chicken, mashed potatoes, biscuit, green beans, juice bar. Friday, Nov. 6 McFall, Pizza, buttered corn, mixed fruit, milk. West, BBQ chicken, mashed potatoes, biscuit, green beans, juice bar Monday. Nov. 9 Fishwich or hamburger. are those over 60 years of age. and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Congregrate meals is SI with food stamps accepted. All Centers are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before I p m. one day in advance for reservj tions. Meals are served at Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave. Monday, thru Friday. Nashville-Masonic Temple Monday. through Friday Delton-Faith United Methodist Church Monday . Wednesday. and Thursday Middleville-VFW Post Monday, Wednesday. Thurs­ day and Friday Woodland Eagles Club Monday. Wednesday. and Friday Home Delivered Meals are available at Extra Cost. Subscribe call 795-3345! Book Week program told for area children This year’s Children’s B<x»k Week program will celebrate the stories of Hans Christian Andersen For over 150 years his fairy talcs have been loved by children of all ages. Come and meet the silly emperor of "The Emperor's New Clothes" and the real princess of "The Princess of the Pea" when they visit your library. Their stories will be brought to life with a mixture of theatre, puppetry , storytell­ ing and music. This free one hour program will be presented by the Kent County Library System at the following branches: bread, pineapple chunks. 2% milk. Events Wednesday, Nov. 4 Woodland-Bonnie Avery on Medicare. Hastings-Sing-a­ long. Thursday Nov. 5 - Delton Blood pressure. Hastings-Bingo at 10:30. Friday. Nov. 6 - Hastings— Popcorn and blood pressure. Woodland -Otis Herminett at 12:30 Monday. Nov. 9 - Lansing Gilbert Woodland-Create a craft. Tuesday. Nov. 10 Nashville- Bonnie Avery on Medicare Hastings-Puzzle Middleville —National Com­ munity Education Dav. Menu Wednesday. Nov. 4 - Im­ possible ham and cheese pie. salad and dressing. California blend, fruit muffin, marg., mixed fruit cup. 2% milk Thursday. Nov. 5 - Tuna noodle casserole, mixed veg . scalloped tomatoes, french bread, marg., cheesecake. 2% milk. Friday. Nov. 6 - Chuck wagon steak, oven browned potatoes, pimento cauliflower, assorted roll, marg . pudding. 2% milk Monday. Nov. 9 - Chicken turnover, brussels sprouts, peas and carrots, bread, marg., molded fruit salad. 2% milk. Tuesday. Nov. 10 - Turkey tetrazinni. Italian mixed veg., beets/orange sauce, wheat BEFORE J "You’re going to make it this time.” Whole and 2% milk served daily. DIE! BETTY’S Beauty Salon Phone 795-9062 Also Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD Mile E of Whitneyville a Center ■ - HOURS ‘j Mon Fn 7 am-6 pm -Sa- & a" Call Today 948-4033 for FREE Consultation 1615 South Bedford Road M-37 (Next to Cappon Oil) Hastings, Michigan Phone 948 4033 Of call our other Diet Center in Plainwell Phone 685-6881 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I November 5. 1987 Trojans smash Wayland 30-0, fail to gain playoff spot It’s 9-0 and out for Mid­ dleville’s Rodney Dangerfield football team. Gaining no respect from the state's playoff system, the Trojans polished off an unbeaten season Friday by whipping Wayland 30-0. Despite the win. which cap­ ped a unbeaten season, the Trojans didn’t accumulate enough points to make the 16-team Class B state tournament Middleville wound up fifth in region III with the top four teams in each of the state’s four regions qualifying Trojan coach Keith Rhines said despite his team doing everything in its power to earna spot in the playoffs, his players weren’t necessarily crushed by the final outcome. “They don't seem terribly down.’’ admitted Rhines. “Our first goal was to win the O-K Blue and our second goal was to go 94). The third one was a phantom, a smokescreen Rhines did, however, sug­ gest the playoff system is not entirely fair. “We're not wining or cry­ ing or singing the blues." he said “It probably isn’t fair, but then life isn’t fair. We're home and that’s the way it goes If Middleville was to somehow gain entrance to the playoffs, it first had to get past Wayland. It didn’t turn out to be a major problem wih the Trojans scoring the a pair of times in the opening quarter and a third time before the half Mike Brotherton started the barrage with a two-yard run and added the two-pomter for an 8-0 lead L^nce Patnoude. who had an outstanding two-way game for the Trojans, made it 16-0 by gathering in a 55-yard pass from Brotherton. Tim Mesecar added the conversion Mike Smith went over from the two-yard line in the second quarter and Mesccar’s twopointer made it 24-0. Brotherton closed out the scoring in the third period with a three-yard run. Statistically. the contest was all Middleville The Trojans rushed for 268 yards and add­ ed 9-of-15 passes for 179 yards. Wayland was held to 62 total yards including only 39 on the ground. Wayland had three passes intercepted. Patnoude wound up with five catches for 133 yards on on offense and an interception and 13 tackles on defense Mesecar carried the ball 19 times for 109 yards while Smith was 11 for 69. • Overall it w as a good team effort." said Rhines “We put into use what wc learned all year “We had to play conser­ vative because we didn’t know if we were going to make the playoffs or not. We only ran a couple of defenses all night. On offense, we ran the stuff we learned the first week. ’ ’ Middleville's Tim Mesecar (32) eludes a pack of Wildcats in the final game. Middleville's Don Peters (38) avoids a Wildcat tackler as teammate Chris Van Stee (33) runs behind. Caledonia loses grid decision Lance Patnoude grabs an interception for the Trojans in the Friday victory over Wayland. Do you get tired just thinking about raking leaves? p| Get an Ingersoll Sweeper SQOQ95 lnM« for only -Z Jr BOB’S ENGINE HOSPITAL, INC. The Right Prescription for Tour Lawn Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37). Middleville MSA. 795-7647 Caledonia 3rd in O.K. Blue cross country meet The Caledonia Giris CrosCountry team ran two big meets this week Tuesday The conference meet was held at Brewer Park with Caledonia finishing third of five teams behind Godw in and Hamilton Deb Schumacher finished second. Tern Ruehs seventh. Shannon Plants 19th, Traci Goodnough 18th and Chris Fowler 21st Because of tlteii pcifocmances during the season. Deb and Tern were awarded all conference Saturday the same five girts competed at the Class B Regional* Running on a very muddy course Deb Schumacher finished ninth qualifying her to run at the state meet Also scoring for Caledonia were Tern Ruehs. Shannon Plants. Traci Good­ nough and Chns Fowler. The Fighting Scots varsity football team played their greatest defensive game of the last Friday night at home when they hosted No. 2 rank­ ed in Class B Grand Rapids Catholic Central, eventually losing 17-0. The Scots battled Catholic to a 0-0 tie for the first 22 minutes of the contest. Tough defense was the trademark of both teams. It wasn’t until two minutes to go in the second quarter that Catholic reciever Darby Spielmaker caught a 49 yard touchdown pass and Perry Foster ran a 2 point con­ version to take an 8-0 lead at half. Though over-matched in the size department there was plenty of “fight” in the Scots. Caledonia had four scoring opportunities 2 in the first half Rich Moon ran the opening kick off back 49 yards and was tackled by the last man to beat at the C.C. 41 and at the end of the first quarter Rob Andrusiak to Greg Kral was almost complete on a great ef­ fort in the C.C. end zone but it was knocked away at the last instant Although the offense sput­ tered the defense stuck and stuck again. Having great games were Rick Moon. Greg Kral, Mike Naughton. Nate Heybou, Larry Clark and Scott Gnass. Suprise of the night was Troy Shane at nose. He also played exceptional while Todd Jousma and Brent Walbridge played their finest games of their careers. The second half saw C.C. score a safety at the end of the third quarter and put together a 47 yard drive in the fourth quarter to score with 4:11 left in the game to make it a final 17-0. Rob Andrusiak and Mike Naughton lead the Caledonia rushing department with 20 yards each as the Scots were held to 93 yards rushing. An­ drusiak was 5 of 10 for 49 yards. The Scots had a chance to score in the third and fourth quarter but watched those die as both field goals sailed just wide. “I’m proud of our kids and the fan support wc had for our last game.” said coach Ralph Shcfferly. “These kids never said die in a season full of bad breaks poor luck and injuries. But those that stayed got bet­ ter and in my mind learned much more than just winning football games. They can all hold their heads high for their effort was great!” BILLIE’S ” BEAUTY SALON "On the Lake” 565 S Shore Drive. G'een Lane Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RUSSELL. OWNER 25 SEARS IN THE SAME LOCATION STARTING NOV. 9, NEW WINTER HOURS ...will be Mon., Fri., Sat. 9 to 6 or by Appt. • Country Crafts and Gifts for Christmas • Cider • Caramel Apples • Preserves • Honey & Apples — Gift Packs Available — Hilton s Apple Acres 2893 108th St., Caledonia, Ml 891-8019 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 5, 1987 / Page 9 Scot harriers win regional league The Fighting Scots cross country team completed an outstanding week by winning the Class “B' Regional meet held at the Christian Reform Recreation Center. This was the second consecutive “B” Regional championship for Caledonia, whose 77 points edged .South Christians 122. The Fighting Scots had another superior team effort from all seven runners to win this very competitive regional The Caledonia run net’s times were: Dave Smith 10-17:35. Mark Cherpes 13-17:36. John Barstis 15-17:41. Sam Wilkinson 18-17:48. Doug Curtis 21- 17:52. Tim Hodgkinson 22- 17:57. and Jeff Pierce 24-18:00 There were 140 runners in the race The Caledonia Boy s Cross Country team won their seventh consecutive O.K. Blue Conference champion­ ship by adding a victory in the conference meet after com pleting an undefeated dual meet season. The conference meet scores were Caledonia 20. Middleville 63. Godwin 98. Lee 115. Byron Center 139. Comstock Park 160. Kelloggsville 165. and Hamilton D.N.F.F. The conference race was won by Caledonia's David Smith with a winning time of 17:06 Following closely in second place was Fighting Scot - John Barstis with a time of 17:13. The other Caledonia finishers were Doug Curtis 4- 17:25. Mark Cherpes 5- 17:34. Jeff Pierce 8-17:47. Sam W'llkinson 9-17:48. and Tim Hodgkinson 13-18:06. The Scots' team score of 20 was the lowest score in a con­ ference meet in the history of O.K Blue Conference cross country. Doug Curtis. Tim Hodgkinson Mork Cherpes ot O.K. Blue Conference meet. Bowling League results Pin Pointers 24-8. Yoders 20 12. Wecbles 19-13. Our Village General 18 14. Meat Balls 16-16. FarmcHS 16 16. Happy Strikers 14-18. Blind Team 1 31. High (James • L. Yoder 182. E. Haywood 175, L. DeVries 169. M Bicrens 169. G. Hull 166. I. Yoder 164. J Hoeksma 163. K Bergakcr 161 High Series - L. Yoder 456. K Bcrgakkcr 454. J. Jamison 466. M Price 444. M Bicrens 439. E. Haywood 438 Wolverine league Gun Lake Inn 24-8. Village Grocery 19-13, Purdum Con struction Team I 17-15. Pur dum Construction Team II 16V5-15V4, Indian Valley Camping and Canoeing 16-6, G & L . Remodeling 15V4-I6W, Harrison True Value Hdw. and Marine l4‘/i-l7l>6, Caledonia Oil 13'Zi-18'/i, Middleville Tool and Die 13-19, Hastings City Bank 11-21. High Games - A. Williams 224-203, C Purdum Sr. 207. H. Meyers 201, T. Cooley 200. High Series - A. Williams 609. C. Purdum Jr. 553, M. Cooley 530, C. Purdum Sr. 560. M Kollar 521. Bowlerettes Village Beauty Nook 20-12; American Redecoration 19-13; Seif & Son 17-15; Hair We Are 17-15; Phils Pizzeria 13-19; Hastings City Bank 10-22. High Series - V. Gillispie 590; D Levett 510; M Belson 508; C. Haight 500; C. Sinke 488 High Gaines - V. Gillispie 222; M. VanPolen 202; M Belson 190; C Haight 186; T. Cooley 186 Villa Lassies Stephenson & Lawyer 21-11. Geukes Market 20-12, Good GMC 2012, Shoemaker Builders 20-12. Western Auto 17-15. Gavin's Chev. 17-15, Lescoa 16-16, Viking 15(6-I6¥i. Bruces Frame 15-17. Yankee Springs Golf 15-17. Booth Insurance 15- 17, Professional Pharmacy 14- 18, Baughman Marina 13^-18%, Kuhtics 13-19, Unitv Satellite 13-19. Middle Villa 11-21 High Series - E Thomas 563, C. Ebmeyer 541. K. Doyle 537. J. Wiley 517, R. Geukes 504 High Games - E. Thomas 234. C Ebmeyer 205. J Wallin 203, C. Mugridge 202, K. Doyle 198. Thursday Night Classic Gavin Chevrolet & Buick 24Vi-7Vi, Garbow Real Estate 20-12, Paragon 19-13, Robertson Plbg. & Htng. 18-14, Seif & Sons Chevrolet Inc. 17-15, Good Pal Farms 17-15, Cascade Home Im­ provement 17-15, Marposs 16- 16. Cinder Pharmacy 15- 17. Middle Villa 15-17. Doug’s Auto Service 15-17, Geukes’ Meat Market 15-17, Simpson Industries 14-18, Thomapple Kitchen 13-19. A B Lock 11 Vi-20Vi, Nor­ thern Equipment 9-23. High Games - T. Finkbeiner 236, M. Middleton 220, R. Doombos 212. D. Willyard 212. T. Timm 209, D Willyaid 206. High Series - R. Doombos 584. N. Haight 573. C. Steebs 567, M. Mugridge 561. J. Wneht 560 HELP WANTED We soon will be offering self-service gasoline 24 hours. We are currently ac­ cepting applications for part-time third shift cashiers. Duties will include handling transactions through a passthru window, light cleaning and occa­ sional paperwork. Two part-time cashiers will be hired. Excellent oppor­ tunity for people whose spouse is working a third shift. Caledonia Standard Service M-37 and Main Street, Caledonia Phone — 891-1496 Caledonia Cross Country team accepting Regional Trophy. Front row: (left to right) Tim Hodgkinson, John Barstis, Sam Wilkinson. Back row: Mark Cherpes, Jeff Pierce, Coach John Sodermon, David Smith and Doug Curtis. Caledonia’s Mark Cherpes and Jeff Pierce at the league meet. Scott jayvee teams wins a pair Tuesday Last Tuesday evening the Caledonia jayvee basket­ bailers journeyed to Hamilton where they defeated the hosts by a score of 43-21. The Scots led the entire game. The scor­ ing was evenly divided led by Amy Peterson with 12 and Anne Andrusiak with 10. On Thursday. the Scots fac­ ed the Wolverines at Godwin. The Wolverines hung on for a good part of the game but the Scots kept gradually pulling away. Amy Peterson had her best night scoring 23 points with good support from all of her team mates. In the end the Scots pres ailed for a score of 52-31. TK Freshman girls win The Middleville freshman girls basketball team extended their winning streak to 4 straight last week bv defeating Maple Valley 42 to 21. The T royans opened up a 26 loll half time lead and out scored Maple Valley in each quarter with an excellent team effort Leading Middleville was Jennifer Memll with II points and 7 rebounds follow­ ed by Sue Segers 10 points and 5 rebounds This week Middies ilk faces two local rivals. Caledonia on Tuesday and a tough Way land team at home Thursday. Doug Curtis. David Smith winner at O.K. Blue Conference meet. w COMMUNITY PRIDE Del Riley, Jr and George Sinen III of Greenridge Realty bebeve ■‘Community Pnde" should be rewarded As a result, they M1K£ SANDERSON TUc TmM.* would like to recognize people in the community each week who they feel are responsible for improving the image of the community - AGES 3 » 6 SARA RANSOM "WkcS* They will be rewarding homes in the Middleville and surrounding area every week They would also appreciate ail input from the community If you know of a neighbor who is deserving of. or has a deserving property, please caB 795-9775, Fridays 9 a m to 11 a m Owners wiB be awarded the yard sign above to display for the week a keepsake certificate a 15 00 gift certificate and then names displayed tn the Sun & News for the ’week This Week’s Winners GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc. 5165 Kalamazoo S.E. Kentwood, Michigan Call 2812100 Special thanks to Phil’s Pizzeria for Cift Certificates �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 5. 1987 z* Caledonia Gymnastic Club places in fifth place at meet vault. 5th place on the beam. 5th place in floor, and 6th place ail around. Potas took 5th place in the vault and 9th in floor exercise while Brandt took 5th place floor in floor exercise Jousma took in the 1st vault. 1st on the beam. 1st on uneven bars. 4th on floor exercise and 1st all around. Jousma has also qualified for the sectional meet with her all around score of 30.0. The team placed 5th in team stan­ dings and brought home a plaque The girls will be traveling to Ann Arbor Nov 7 for a meet at Gym America. ()n Friday. Oct. 23. the Caledonia Gymnastic Club Girls Competition Team traveled with their coach Mike MacEachron to Ann Arbor to compete in the NAWGJ In­ vitational held at Gym America Team members competing were Andrea Jones of Hastings and Danielle Idema of Caledonia in the novice class; Katie Potas of Caledonia. Samantha Sher man of Middleville and Stephanie Smith and Katie Brandt of Hastings in child's class; and Beth Jousma of Caledonia in the junior class. Jones t<x>k Kth place in the JV eagers undefeated The Middleville jayvee Lady Trojans stayed undefeated in the Blue League by defeating Bryon Center and Kelloggsville last week. They are play ing good basket­ ball and have improved their overall record to 14-1 Against the Bulldogs, the Trojans jumped out ahead 16 to 7 in the first quarter and at the half were ahead 26 to 16. The final score was 50 to 27. as the girls played a good se­ cond half. Eighth graders fall in tourney The Middleville eighth graders basketball team lost to Caledonia 38-13 in the second round of O.K. Blue Junior CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION of State Bank of Caledonia Caledonia, Michigan 49316 • Kent County • Transit No. 72405879 Consolidated Report of Condition of STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA of Caledonia, Michigan 49316 and Foreign and Domestic Subsidiaries, at the close of business September 30,1987, a state banking institution organized for operating under the banking laws of this state and a member of the Federal Reserve System. Publish­ ed in accordance with a call made by the State Banking Authority and by the Federal Reserve Bank of this District. - ASSETS — - LIABILITIES — Deposits: In domestic offices.................................................................... 45,292 Noninterest-bearing................................................................ 5,435 Interest-bearing ...................................................................... 39,857 In foreign offices, Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and IBFs Noninterest-bearing Interest-bearing Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase..................................................... none Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury................................. none Other borrowed money.................................................................. none Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases ...................................................................... 5 Bank's liability on acceptances executed and outstanding none Notes and debentures subordinated to deposits....................... none Other liabilities................................................................................ 456 TOTAL LIABILITIES........................................................................ 45,753 Limited-life preferred stock none — EQUITY CAPITAL — Perpetual preferred stock.............................................................. Common stock................................................................................ Surplus ........................................................................................... Undivided profits and capital reserves Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL.............................................................. TOTAL LIABILITIES, limited-life preferred stock, and equity capital .................................................................. none 800 ^200 3,933 5,933 51.686 - MEMORANDA — Michigan High Tournament. The loss ends the season for the Tro­ jans with a 9-2 record. The Trojans got off to a slow start and were never able to catch up as they fell behind 3-13 at the end of the first quarter and 3-22 by half time. The second half saw the Trojans play better but the Caledonia lead was just to much to overcome The Tro­ jan bench fmshed out the final quarter as the game ended Scoring for T.K. were Alicia Batson, 7 points; Lisa Einberger. 2 points. Becky Reigler. 2 points; and Shan­ non Haigh, 2 points. Dollar Amounts >n Thousands Cash and balances due from depository institutions: Noninterest bearing balances and currency and coin............ $1,568 Interest bearing balances.......................................................... non® Securities ....................................................................................... 11,739 Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell.................................................................. 5,150 Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans and leases, net of unearned income ........................... 32,334 LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses........................... 312 LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve none Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve.......................................................................... 32,022 Assets held in trading accounts.................................................. none Premises and fixed assets (including capitalizedleases)......... 647 Other real estate owned................................................................ non® Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies .............................................................. n9n® Customers’ liability to this bank on acceptance outstanding none Intangible assets............................................................................ non® Other assets................................................................................... 560 TOTAL ASSETS.............................................................................. 51,686 Deposits of State Money Scoring for the Trojans were Vai Jackiewicz with 6 points. Gina Cline had 10 points, and Jenn Karel had 16 points The Rockets made the game interesting by outscoring the Trojans tn the first quarter, but TK did come back to be ahead at the half 23 to 13. The final score was 36-25. Petra Muller with 5 points. Robin Kidder had 6 points, and with 10 points apiece were Vai Jackiewicz and Jenn Karel. none I Harold J. Gless. President, of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Condition has been prepared in conformance with the instructions issued by the Baord of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the State Banking Authority and is true to the best of my knowledge and belief We, the undersigned directors, attest to the correctness of this Report of Condi­ tion and declare that it has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the instructions issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the State Banking Autnonty and is true and correct. Harold J Gless, President John J. DeVries. Director Wayne L. Finkbemer James Bncker Car care checklist helps car safety By understanding and per­ forming the following “Winter Winners” check, car owners can easily be ready for winter. • Tires - Check pressure with a gauge for correct infla­ tion and inspect tread wear on all tires, including the spare • Antifreeze - Use a hydrometer to check the an­ tifreeze strength in the radiator. Antifreeze can be checked in the overflow tanks on some cars. • Motor Oil - Use dipstick to check and add oil when fluid reaches the add mark Check owner’s manmual for exact intervals between changes and for oil viscosity. Most suggest SAE 5W-3O oil in winter to improve fuel economy and cold-weather performance. • Brake Fluid - Keep the level within a one-quarter inch of the top of the reservoir. Use a screwdriver to pry off the chamber s cover clips. New models have a translu­ cent reservoir and can be checked visually • Power Steering Fluid Check indicator stick and if fluid is needed, add slowly to avoid overfill. e Automatic Transmission Fluid - Check with indicator stick usually located behind engine on passenger side. The car should be parked on a level grade with the engine running • Hoses and Belts - Check for cracks and fraying and be sure hoses are firmly m place. Replace as needed Test ten­ sion by pressing on the middle of each belt If a belt give more than I to 1% inches, tighten or replace. a Lights. Signals - Ac­ tivate to make sure they work. e Air Fitter - Hold the air filter up to the sun or next to a light. If you can't sec through it. replace it. 0 Battery Terminals and Cables - Use a baking soda and waler solution to clean battery terminal and cables, but do not splash any on car's painted surfaces If the battery is not maintenance-free, check to make sure water is at the correct level. CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Tuesday 5:00 p m. For Rent Lost & Found BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. FOUND in Clarksville, Michi­ gan Oct. 30th Bluetick Hound. Call (616)777-2490_________ For Sale Automotive POLE BUILDINGS Completely erected 24’x40’x8’ $3650. Includes one service door and choice of 9x7 overhead or slider. Fast starts on most build­ ings, contact us on any size. Call Mecca Buildings for your local representative at 1-800-544-6682 or Local 616-887-8855_______________ 1972 CHEVY IMPALA: 54,000 miles, solid car, S1100 or best offer. 795-9470________ 1977 DODGE VAN: 318, auto malic, air, cruise, finished inter­ ior, runs excellent, body fair, $1100 or best offer. 795-9470 FOR SALE: 1981 Ford Club Wagon, standard transmission, with overdrive, power steering & brakes, air conditioned & cruise control, $3500. Nice family vehicle. Phone 758-3836 after 6pm. Miscellaneous CLOCK CUSTOMERS!! Sec the newest Howard Miller Grand Father, wall and mantle clock display, in West Michigan. Visit Blanco Furniture, in Shelbyville, for fine values everyday. Only 12 money saving minutes north of Plainwell. Blanco Furniture, in Shelbyville, 672-5115 WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Community Notices COUNTRY CRAFT SHOW, Saturday, Nov. 14, 9-5. 7075 Bouman, Middleville. Decora­ tive arts, dolls, Christmas decorations, painting peddlers. Business Services RESIDENTIAL GLASS WORK DONE Repairing storm windows, screens, install­ ing shower doors, and minor work done. Call 945-9696 ask for Joe. Help Wanted CASHIERS NEEDED. Apply at Sav Mor Supermarket in Middleville.________________ PRIMEBANK is in need of a part-time Customer Service Representative for our Middle­ ville office. Candidates should posses good verbal skills, have the ability to handle cash trans­ actions efficiently and become knowledgeable in the services of the bank and be able to use that knowledge in servicing custom era. Qualified candidates should come to the Middleville branch to complete an application or to the Human Resource Depart ment located in the PrimcBank Building, downtown Grand Rapids. EOE.M/F Use Sun & News Classifieds- 795-3345 Happy Birthday Lordy, Lordy, Look Who’s “40” Love ... Your Brother and Sisters CASHIERS NEEDED apply at... Sav Mor Supermarket M-37 in MIDDLEVILLE �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 5. 1987 I Page 11 �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / November 5, 1987 Consumers Power cautions fall hunters With the firearm hunting season in full force now in Michigan and deer hunting season beginning November 15, Consumers Power Com­ pany urges hunters to help prevent damage to power line insulators “Insulators damaged by hunters cause inconvenience, hardship and economic losses and can be life-threatening for customers on life-support equipment." said Rann C. Lincoln, senior vice president of energy distribution for Consumers Power Power outages due to shot insulators have cost our customers an estimated quarter million dollars over the last five years." In the last 12 months, more than 17.000 customers have lost power due to 44 separate incidents in which insulators were shot. Consumers Power estimates that up to one-half of insulator-shooting incidents occur during the firearm hun­ ting season in Michigan, which lasts roughly from September to December every year “We ask that sportsmen's clubs, conservation orgamza- Happy 80 To Our Mom and Granny Bernice Brady Marble bom and hunters discuss this issue with other hunters, urg­ ing them to aim ‘frustration shots' at the ground, not at in­ sulators.'* said Lincoln. “True sportsmen are respon­ sible hunters, use common sense, and don’t shoot at insulators." Mr. and Mrs. Verne Willyard 60th anniversary observed James Willyard. Mary Willyard. Elmer and Barbara Velthouse. David and Jeannie Willyard. Myrtle Willyard and the late Donald Willyard. They have 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Verne and Esther Willyard, of 139 Lake Street Caledonia, will celebrate 60 years of matrimony on Nov 6. The occasion will be celebrated with a family din­ ner on Nov 7. Children of the couple are "You are the heart­ beat of our family!' Is your bank trying this hard? q Accurate rc loans that 4 provides easy ftt your needs. to choose from. variety of mortgages 5 Otters a tailored Mr. and Mrs. Ferris of Middleville will mark 45 years of marriage on Nov. 8. An open house is planned from 2 to 5 p.m. on Nov. 8 al the Hope Township Hall on M-43 to celebrate the occasion. "The love and presence of family and friends are cherished gifts, none other arc requested. Cards for remcmberance is enough." say the Ferrises. The couples’ children and grandchildren will host the open house | PRE-SCHOOL banks name • CD's combining super 2 Designs innovat>Y* abk terms. ' ^‘^XeP^on^servicetee Middleville couple to observe 45th anniversary Thornapple Co-operative You! bank , UKa«yo.ned and managed. Mr. and Mrs. Ferris A g ...is now taking applications for 2nd £ semester beginning January 11. Tuition cost ... $80.00 For more information call ... A 795-9358 or 891-8020 A A We would like to thunk everyone for their help and sup­ port that made the party for Tim and Pat Bowman a suc­ cess. Also the local businesses for their generous donations. I convenience. 8 Open for your1 buddabetter community q Workingt0 * Bill & Rosie Chambers (Door Prize) * Blarney Stone * Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. * * * Bushwacker Band Caledonia Lumber Crystal Flash Furniture Gallery Gavins Geukes Hastings City Bank Hastings Hotel Middle Mart Middle Villa Inn Movie Depot Mr’s Dogs and Cones p®99y Navel (Door Prize) Professional Pharmacy Sav-Mor Sinke’s Service Swamp Fox * * * * * * * * T4M U Name It Thornapple Floral Thornapple Kitchen Village General Stori Village Grocery VFW Post 7548 Wash Land Western Auto * * * * * * * * * * * * * CVSTOMEE * PrimeBank is out to be your bank. To prove it, we invite you to compare our rates and services with where you currently bank. There are 14 offices—call for the location nearest you. i PnmeBank 795-3361 We're out to be your Bank. ttrt^erffiUC W Unto £ X From — Km Lrwettvn, Linda Rose, Pai Hoiei and Fred Puvdum � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-11-12.pdf 67c72fcd0a664e442f62d738bdd3f138 PDF Text Text C-o Hastings Public Library jn 121 Church Hastings. MI.4905B and News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Middleville, Michigan 49333 117th Year/T wenty Cents ” 7 T Md. November 12,1987 School seeks village help in funding sewer School officials attending Tuesday's village council meeting are (from left) Donald Williamson, board president; Steve Garrett, superintendent; Jim Verlinde, treasurer; and John Miller, secretary. by Jean Gallup Thornapple Kellogg School officials are hoping that the village of Middleville will pay an estimated $35,000 it will cost to extend w ater and sewer lines to the new Page Elemen­ tary School now under construction. Representatives of the school board, attending Tues day s meeting of the village council, agreed to meet fur ther with village officials and draw up a specific proposal Attending the session on behalf of the board were Donald Williamson, presi dent; Jim Verlinde. treasurer. John Miller, secretary; and Steven Garrett, superintendent William Hardy, president pro-tern, asked the group if they expected the village to pay the $35,000. which Williamson estimated the ex­ tension will cost. "The ultimate thing would be for the village to pay the $35,000,” Verlinde responded. Miller agreed "We would like the village to pick up the extension costs," he said. Hardy suggested that board members "bring a definite proposal to the appropriate committee with some specifics." Verlinde, saying the board was looking for direction, agreed to meet further with Floyd Bray, chairman of the public works committee. When a final proposal is outlined, the full committee will take it back to the village council for discussion and resolution. In other action taken by the council, the cast eight feet and the smith 16 feet of the alley laying west ami south of lot A on Main street, was vacated by the village This will allow Jim Bowman to rebuild Kow Pat ties Saloon, lost in a June lire. The village hall was also destroyed at the lime ami the council, in an effort to en­ courage Bowman ami Ross Scalfani, owner of Phil's Pi/ za, to rebuild their businesses on the site agreed to deed the village property to the two owners. Scalfani lound he needed slightly more than one half of the property offered, ami the village council agreed Vacating the alley will give Bowman the space he re­ quested to rebuild the tavern. Jim Fisher, attorney for Middleville, explained the agreement is contingent upon Bowman rebuilding within a year, and if he fails to do so, the alley will again belong to the village. Cain trial delayed by Jean Gallup At the request ot the Barry County prosecutor, the scheduled Nov. 9 trial of Boyd Cain, former Mid­ dleville police chief, has been delayed by Circuit Court Judge Hudson Deming. Cain was scheduled to go on trial on two charges of criminal sexual conduct Police charged Cain with second degree sexual conduct, and assault with intent to com­ mit penetration after an inci­ dent on the night of July 13. Police charge Cain assaulted a Middleville woman at a Thornapple Township home on that night. * A. Ray Kalliel, Cain’s at­ torney. was informed of the decision to delay the trial by telephone last Thursday . Less than one hour later. Kalliel received a telephone call from the Michigan Court of Appeals informing him that Cam’s tnal was being delayed until they make a ruling per­ taining to Judge Deming’s denial of Kalltel's motion in August. In the motion, before Cain's pre-trial. Deming had decided mx to allow evidence in the trial about the sexual background of Cain’s alleged victim. Deming had ruled that the woman’s previous sexual con­ duct was mx pertinent in the matter of consent. An emergency request for a ruling on the matter was filed by Kalliel in the third week of October. At that time Kalliel said he expected the appeals court to find Deming in error on the ruling, or to delay the trial until they made a final decision. Kalliel said his client was happy the appeals court had answered the emergency ap­ peal but disappointed they could not go to trial. Continued on page 12 County board sends Gun Lake petitions on landfill to judge Petitions urging the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners to designate clean-up of the Misak Landfill as a pr»<»rity issue are to be for­ warded to Circuit Court Judge Hudson Deming The petitions carry 928 signatures of residents in the Gun Lake and Yankee Springs Township area County Board Chairman Carolyn Coleman informed the board Tuesday that the petitions had been received and commissioners agreed to refer them to Deming. The board also said it would send a letter supporting a speedy tnal of the Misak Landfill case to Deming. Calling the judicial process slow, the petitioners are urg­ ing immediate action to clean up the landfill, located at 1075 S Patterson Rd . which has been designated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources as the alleged source of con­ taminated groundwater A number of water wells m thar area have been abandoned Petitioners said they fear more contamination from spreading ground water pollution and mxe the possible impending hazard to Gun Lake and its surroypdmg environment Commissioners mxed that the Misak Landfill tnal has been delayed numerous times txxause of a crowded court docket. The DNR has filed suit against landfill owner Andrew Misak requesting, in part, that the landfill be properly capped and ground waler monitored Commissioners noted that the Misak Landfill tnal has been delayed numerous tunes because of a crowded court docket Jump ball! Shelly Gray (22) and Heather Hannapel (24) reach for a rebound in Monday’s varsity basketball game between Middleville and Maple Valley. For more on game, see page 12. �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 12. 1987 “Nick Marble is a remarkable young man” NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS < --i 1f WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN Doug Hart said that they didn't have any real news, ex­ cept that Doug has a new parakeet called Petey He is 12 week old and I guess Doug feels that he is a little overwhelmed over his new home and all the people around Everyone is so fascinated with him they can’t seem to stay away from him Maybe he will he used to all of them and they with him so he can have a little more privacy Probably after a while he will be lonesome when they don't pay as much attention to him as they did at first. Donna and Charlie Cox went out to eat with son Greg and Maggie and Brian Donna says that they certainly enjoy Brian He is such a little mischief and so lively. Laurel Rock said they went over to Jack and Jerry Spencer's new house for their daughter's and grand­ daughter's birthdays. Sunday. They had a good lime Dave Van Elst said they at­ tended their cousin s wedding Saturday night Mrs Vandal said Hallo­ ween weekend, daughter l>enda came home to take laurvn and freind Gcan Scheib out trick or treating. Afterwards they all went out to a Hallo ween party Grandma Larkin came to help hubby Len pass out the treats because MaryAnn had to work. Luana Tolan said that they met Terry Tolan and Pam Janose Sunday, and went out for dinner together. Gina Stein's 15th birthday was celebrated Saturday. Julie and John La Porte from Grand Rapids were there as well as cousins Laura and John. Paul came for ice cream and cake. Ralph and Bert Kenyon went on a bus tour to Nashville. Tenn a week ago. They left on a Friday and came home on a Monday. There were 48 on the bus lour. All had a good time Ann Kenyon went to the Sew N' Sew Quilting Club on Wednesday at Betty Robertson's. Ann had the past chiefs at her house. Tuesday night. Neva and Bill Kenyon played euchre with Bertie and Bob Wierenga at their home at Payne Lake Sunday they at­ tended the open house for Lisa and Brian Finkbeiner at his parents. Jack and Marilyn Finkbeiner Donna and Bob Kenyon at­ tended her niece's wedding ■ " ** Saturday at Merril Sunday they also attended the open house of Lisa and Brian Finkbeiner Louise Elwood and daughter Pat attended the past chief at Ann Kenyons. Tuesday. Sunday afternoon. Mae and Rollo Bowerman visited their son Cleon and wife at their home at Big Pine Island Lake Alice Bender said that she attended the Jennie Rugg Cir­ cle November meeting at Lois Bender's. They had a guest speaker who talked on South America It was a very good meeting and very well attended Marian Martin said that her son Larry and family came Saturday for Timmy 's seventh birthday They stayed the rest of the weekend with Marian Ann Bartett said that her brother is here visiting them for a few days He lives in California Greta Greiner said they had her family's annual gettogether. sort of a family reu­ nion. at a restaurant in Byron Center. Saturday There were 30 there. Greta's son and two children stayed with her for the rest of the weekend Saturday . Greta helped out with the Grace Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar in the morning. Rose Morgan said that son Steve and friend had Sunday dinner with she and Ken to celebrate his birthday. Char Finkbeiner said all the family was home to help Rod celebrate his birthday. All day Sunday the house was full with others wishing him a happy birthday. The guests came from Grand Rapids. Cedar Springs. Westphalia Middleville. New Holland and Alto. Bobby Smith said that daughter Amy was there for Sunday dinner Doris Brog said that she and Shirley Howell went to Stephane and Ron Kimmey’s home for his birthday Sunday. Mrs. Koeplinger said that she and her hubby got bike fever and went out motorcycl­ ing Saturday , it was so nice. Sunday. they went out for brunch at Lowell. Cathy Williamson is going to Hawaii for a realty meeting this coming weekend She w ill be there for a week She will meet her sister Mary Lou in Chicago and they will go on to Hawaii together Have a super time, gals The,Sun and Netos they were real close before his grandfather's death a couple of years ago.'' Dykstra. 19. is a farmer helping his father on the Paul Dy kstra hog farm and works full time as a mechanic for Nick Marble settles into a normal teen-age routine of friends, school and family. Beth Verlinde said she helped out at Pennock Hospital's Christmas Bazaar last week. Leo took son Jim to the MSU football game Saturday Probably will go next week to the big game with Indiana. Decides the Rose Bowl, 1 guess I go to my appointment at the Association for the Blind Monday to see what kind of help 1 can get for my vision pniblems I'm not blind and will never ever be completely so. I guess. But as a limited vision per­ son I want to see and start to work on it before it becomes necessary. I also contacted the Apple Computer Company to see if they have a third party pro­ gram which will correct any mistakes-like they have to cor­ rect any misspelling on an electric typewriter. He said they do and he would send me several catalogues that list hard ware as well as software. So I can continue on with my history writing. I think that the Association For the Blind said that they have a computer program and 1 am hoping that they can help me there Where there is a will there is a way. Like the rest of you folks I am learning to roll with the punches. I would rather have my problems than some of yours, thank God. So I’m shifting gears and getting on with living. See you all next week, folks, have a learning, grow­ ing. good week. And I will. loo. Barry County Transit. “Nick is the kind of person who would give you the shirt off his back, and it wouldn't matter who they were, he would do it." he said. ■The Sun and News" (USPS 347 5801 is published weekly by The Hastings Banner. Inc. 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 1072 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 9998 »■«) $10.00 Founded in 1870 — Published by THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. X_____________________________ _____________________ ' Dykstra, who has known him for 14 years, recalls many times Nick would come over and stay all night to help dry com during combining, or come over to help clean barns Nick likes to watch wrestl­ ing and is interested in electronics On January 7. 1988 Nick will be 16 y ears old and on his birthday w ill go the the Motor Vehicle Department ami apply for a driver's license. He has completed the paperwork part of the driver education course at Thornap­ ple Kellogg and will go to Mary Free Bed Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in Grand Rapids to learn to use a car with hand controls When he gets his license, he will probably drive to games, go to visit buddies and con tinue being just a “remarkable young man" as Principal Henry Dugan calls him. Class wins recycling contest Pictured above are the students in Jim French's third hour class that won the competition between his classes during their recycling unit. This class collected nearly 400 items to be recycled. All together, French's classes and Carolyn Schondelmoyer's classes collected nearly 1,500 items, which came to nearly 400 pounds. The contest, as fun as it was, also drove home the point that recycling is very important and a good habit that everyone should start. Caledonia, Middleville area to hold Walk thru November 12 Write us a letter! Publication No. USPS 347580 1952 N Broadway - P.O Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE SUN AND NEWS. P.O. Box 8. Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties or just to help out. While he says Nick is “aw ful quiet ' he does like to tell and listen to jokes and pull a few practical jokes of his own. Dykstra still laughs when telling about the time Nick followed him into a darkened ham to tell him he had a spider on his shoulder, knowing Dykstra is terrified of spiders “I feel faithful he will walk ag tin someday — cause he is hardheaded. " Dy kstra said Nick's mother. Connie, works in Grand Rapids at Fur­ niture City Manufacturing, and his dad. Jim. works at Herruds (Thornapple Valley). His brother. Tub. is 13 and his sister Heather is 8. by Jean Gallup What makes Nick Marble such a well-liked young man? He is so normal He has an engaging smile, a sense of humor, and reddens when you say something nice about him. The reason why Nick is so special is that he has over­ come obstacles (hat most teens will never have to face. The oldest child in a family of three. Nick was a farmer and intends to be one in the future. A hog farmer, he says. That dream may have been snuffed out had he not been spared in an automobile acci­ dent which took the lives of three of his friends on Nov. 13. 1986. He was left without the use of his legs. His best friend. Spike Dykstra, said “Nick has always wanted to be a farmer, probably because his grand­ father. ted Bird, was one and The Sun and News welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means for readers to express an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letter must include the signature, address and tele­ phone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libel­ ous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. The Walk Thru the Bible organization is returning to the Caledonia/Middleville area on Saturday. Nov. 21, to open a picture of the New Testment. Pastor's Wayne Kiel and Stan Vugteveen of the Peace Reformed Church, which is hosting this seminar, urge people to come and discover that they will no longer read the life of Christ as a number of unrelated and isolated ac­ tivities And no longer will they fumble to find a topic in the Epistles, because they’ll hase the key concepts of the Epistles locked in their memory system Because of this. Walk Thru officials, say hundreds of New Testament alumni have exclaimed, “I can’t believe what I didn’t know about the New Testament!" This seminar will be taught by one of Walk Thru’s in­ structors - a man who will make this an experience from which both new Christians and longtime disciples will profit. Participants are urged to register soon by calling 89I-8II9 for details This New Testament seminar is scheduled for Saturday. Nov. 21, and will be held at Peace Reformed Church, corner of M-37 and Cherry Valley Rd . between Caledonia and Mid dleville The registration fee also includes notebook. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 12. 1987 I Page 3 Kettle Lake launches year-long effort to build playground Kettle Lake students get ready to launch their ballons, reading program and playground fundraiser, all at the same time. The model for the “Childrens Habitat” features a castle-like maze to be built by all-volunteer labor next September. by Jean Gallup In what seems to be an overwhelming task. Kettle Ijike Elementary School has begun a year long project to raise money, talent and volunteers to build a “Children's Habitat.” Don Lazarus. principal of the Caledonia school, says the work is well underway Through several fun­ draisers. the school with the PTO. teachers and parents, plan to raise $30,000 to $40,000 to pay for the materials and will have all voluntecer labor to build the playground over the space of four days in the last week of September in 1988. according to Lazurus. Modeled after a play area in Saugatuck, the school held a contest to name the project The winner was Enc Snyder. 12. who submitted “Board walk" which will be the offical name of the Children's Habitat, he said The kick-off event was the Kettle Lake Reading Incentive Program in which the children get pledges for every book read during the next five months. Lazurus said this promotes children’s enjoyment of literature, improves their reading skills, and allows them an opportunity to earn money for the construction of their playground Each child is encouraged to read 25 books between now and March 21, 1988. The children who reach their goal, will be treated to an all-night party at the school on March 25. 1988. he said The entire effort is being co-ordinated by the architec­ tural firm, Leatherman and Associates, from Ithica. New York In January the team from the firm will be at Kettle Lake School to ask each class what they would like in the playground, he said They will then make sket­ ches of modules, or seperate units of play areas, and meet with parents and teachers to get their input The team will then go back to New York to figure the cost of each module. Companies in the communi­ ty will be encouraged to buy part or all of a module, and in- This ployground in Sougctuck is the inspiration for Kettle Lake Caledonia Elementary honored as member of school network Caledonia Elementary School has been selected to participate in the Michigan Elementary School Network. Twelve schools from across the state will share ideas, research, and school improve­ ment information as they work to make their schools the best that they can be Schools involved m the Net­ work were selected based on their applications and their commitment to school improvement The School Improvement Team at Caledonia Ekmen tary has been active for three Caledonia Community School closing notice If it becomes necessary to close school due to adverse weather conditions, an­ nouncements will be made over the following radio and TV stations. WGRD. WLAVAM/FM. WOOD. WZZM, and WCUZ When school is delayed. the following programs will be cancelled: All am Kindergartens and am Developmental Kindergarten Every attempt will be made to have this information broadcast m or before 6 a m a decision on Community Education and Adult Educa uon classes will be made later in the day years. Members Shelli Abel. Bob Bowman. Judy Trudeau. Colleen Cartwnght. Cheryl Kelly. Nadji Buikema and Tonya Porter, have developed yearly goals and plans for im­ provement which have been reviewed and accepted by (he total staff and implemented on a school wide basis. Die team was represented by Shelli Abel. Bob Bowman. Tonya Porter. Arlene Hodgkinson, and Doug Busman at a Michigan Net­ work Conferece held in Lans­ ing on the weekend of Oct. 9 11______________________ This Space FOR RENT! Call... 795-3345 dividuals can “buy a board" to support the program, he said. In the last week of September. 1988, more than 600 pafents. teachers and other volunteers will construct the Boardwalk, with each child helping in the construction The official start of the book reading program and the building of the Boardwalk ef­ fort started in the the third week of (X'tuhcr with a balloon launch. Lazarus said The balkxvns had cards at tached with a number to call if found, to add fun to the occa­ sion. and replies are starting to come in. he said. There’s a better way to save. When you put your hard earned money in a mattress, all it does is sleepi What you want is to put it to work for you, earning interest, and that’s where our many savings plans, money market accounts, IRAs and CDs come in. They’re all high interest-earners and each offers the added protection of being insured by the government for up to $100,000. (That’s something your mat­ tress won’t da) We have savings plans that will fit your needs and budget and we’ll be glad to tell you about them. Stop in anytime. 267 E. Main Street FDIC - CALEDONIA - Ph. 891-8113 STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA 3205 68th St. S.E. Offices in Caledonia & Dutton Ph. 698-6337 - DUTTON - �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 12. 1967 Commission on Aging menu and activities Roving Reporter with HAZEL McCAUL Wasn't this a beautiful weekend? We spent Nov. 1.2 and 3 on Mackinac Island, thus no news last week. Bernadine Reaser and Marion Martin spent Thurs­ day in Grand Rapids shopping .My cousin Emma (Shear) Hulmg from Brett. Iowa visited us Wednesday We. with Ruth Pteune. Elsie Robarl Clarke and I called on Steve Opperman at Midland He is much better but still in serious condition with bone cancer ( Fnday this same group and Jim and Jessie Shear spent the day with Lulu and Bud Meyers, friends from Florida now Battle Creek We had lunch with them and much visiting Clarke and I called on Gerry Col bom at Wayland. Sunday She is having surgery on her hip in December. We wish her well Shirley and Bob Reaser. Hastings, and Bernadine and Harry Reaser had dinner Saturday evening at Shanghai Gardens on 28th Street. A Menu Wednesday. Nov. 11 - AH Sites Closed. Veterans Day Thursday. Nov. 12 - Corned beef, boiled potatoes, steamed cabbage, rye bread, marg . fresh fruit. 2% milk Friday. Nov. 13 - Baked ham loaf, whipped potaotes. peas beautiful Chinese setting. Saturday evening George Crapsy. Loretta Clark. Clarke and I attended the chicken supper at Bowne Center Church. They hope soon to have a large hall to serve the large crowds. Friday Nov. 6 Esther Kelley and June Tungate helped their sister Myrtle Freeman at the Bazaar at Hastings Did you see her pic­ ture in the Reminder and carrots, wheat bread, marg . fruit cup. 2% milk. Monday. Nov. 16 - Sloppy joes, potato gems, mixed veg., bun. fresh fruit. 2% milk. Tuesday. Nov. 17 - Baked chicken, scalloped corn. California blend, banana nut bread, marg . sliced peaches. 2% milk. Events Wednesday. Nov. 11 - All Sites Closed. Veterans Dav. Thursday Nov. 12 Hastings-Bingo al 10.30. Middleville-Faye Freeman to sing and play guitar. DeltonHigh School Vocal Group to sing Friday. Nov. 13 - HastingsPopcorn. Monday. Nov. 16 - DeltonLansing Gilbert to show LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People that care" 314 East Main St. in Middleville at the Community Hall Sunday Service ................................9:30 a.m. (616)532*6195 Pastor Monte C. Bell ST. PAUL LUTHERAN FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music 9:45a.m. 11:00a.m. e>:00p.m. .6:45p.m. Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue Kraft Ave. & 84th St.'Caledonia. Ml 1st Service SAP a.m. • 2nd Service 11:00 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street 9:45 a m Sunday School Morning Worship Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 9 30 a m Rev. James Cusack Rev. Gil Boersma 795-3798 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 854b Whitneyville Ave at 84th St 'The Church where everybody is somebody ... ... and lesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday t ventng Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study Rev William Dobson, Pastor 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 6 00 p m 7 00 p m 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service 1000 am Sunday School 1 vening Worship Sers ice 1115 am t> 00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY 11 00 a m Parmelee Morning Worship Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass........................................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass.................................9:00 a.m. and 11 00 a.m. First Friday Mass....................................................7:00 p.m. Comer of Broadway and Center tn Hastings Phone 945-3014 Ret Wayne Smith, Rector Sunday Schedule Adult Chou .............. —- 9 00 a-m Church School & Adult Education 9 30 am Holy Eucharist 10 30 am Weekday Eucharists Wednesday 7:15 a m Thursday 7:00 p m. Call tor information about youth chorr. Bible Study, youth group, and other activities The Michigan Consumers Council is reminding con­ sumers to be on gurad for unscrupulous furnace "inspectors*' and furnace cleaners—a common problem in Michigan in the fall. “While n hi tine furnace in­ spection is critical this time of year, it’s equally important that Michigan consumers know how to protect themselves from a scam." said Kent S. Wilcox, director of the Consumers Council. Wilcox advises consumers to be on the lookout for such common scam techniques as: telephone solicitations for fur­ nace inspections and/or clean­ ings by unfamiliar firms; door-to-door furnace inspec­ tors who "just happen" to be in the neighborhood; sales or repair people who indicate you need to buy a new furnace or get expensive service on the spot. However. Wilcox adds, routine furnace checkups by established, reputable, and licensed heating specialists in the community are a must before the cold weather season. "The risk of carbon monoxide poisoning from faulty home furnaces outweighs the minimal cost involved in having your fur nacc checked." he stated "For example, the Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that more than 200 people die each year as a result of faulty gas furnaces alone " OBITUARIES Georgia D. Hamacher MIDDLEVILLE - Georgia D. Hamacher, 72, of Middleville died Monday, Nov. 9, 1987 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. Ms. Hamacher was bom Dec. 23, 1914 at St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Amos H. and Maude L. (Watters) Hamacher. She owned and operated Georgia­ na’s Beauty Shop for over 40 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Middleville and was a dedicated worker with the youth of the church. Surviving arc two sisters, Mrs. Glenn (Audrey M.) Jones CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST of Nebraska and Mrs. Beryl E. Long of Barlow Lake, Middle villc; two brothers, Lloyd F.Hamacher of Rockford and Gordon E. Hamacher of Grand Rapids; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held 2p.m. Wed., Nov. 11 at First Baptist Church, Middleville with Rev. Bruce Stewart offi­ ciating. Burial was at Fairplains Cemetery, Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Youth Van Fund. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel. SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church Sunday School.................. 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. 150 131ST AVE . GUN LAKE • PHONE 792-2889 Roger Chlebaru, Elizabeth Dembowski. Jody Rohrbacher, Crystal Ter­ rell. George Goretzka, Jennifer Hoover. Joeseph Kuhtic, Ted Bouwem and Andrew Cigler are celebrating birthdays this week Congratulation*. Rev Dr. Robert L. Wessman. Pastor The parish extends their condolences to the family of Mary Rybiski, who passed away Friday. Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 We re having a HOBO DINNER on Friday the 13th Call 792-2574 lor information Attend the Church Service of Your Choice 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Homeowners warned about unscrupulous dealers PHONE 891-8119 Rev. Wayne Kiel, Pastor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen, Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar, Director of Christian Education Rei'. Robert Gerke day in advance for reserva­ tions. Meals are served at: Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave. Monday , thru Friday. Nashville-Masonic Temple. Monday, through Friday. Delton-Faith United Methodist Church Monday . Wednesdav. and Thursday. Middleville-VFW Post Monday . Wednesday . Thurs­ day and Fnday Woodland-Eagles Club Monday. Wednesday, and Friday. Home Delivered Meals are available at Extra Cost. PEACE REFORMED MISSOURI SYNOD Sunday Morning Worship 8 30 a m. Sunday School 9 45 am. Sunday Morning Worship........................................... II 00 a m. slides. Woodland-Create a craft day. Middlesille-Otis Herminett to sing. Tuesday. Nov. 17 - Hastmgs-Puzzle Day. Delton-Faye Freeman to play guitar and sing Middleville-National Communitv Education Day. ------ 0------Meals are available for those over 60 years of age. and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Congregrate meals is $1 with food sumps accepted. All Centers are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 1 pm one LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Deer Hunters - Begin your safe and wcceWul hunt with us and breakfast at 5 a m on Nov 15th. 6 22nd. TnTrrrTrrrrm I Located tn Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)......................9:45a.m Sunday School................................................... 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................................... 7:00p.m Pioneer Club <K thru 6 grade).......... Wed. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship... Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev Kenneth Vaught 891-8028 F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... 5 V 795-9277 MIDDLEVILLE Insurance and Medicaid Accepted �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 12, 1987 / Page 5 Pharmacist named for soon to open Gun Lake Pharmacy Caledonia seniors travel to island by Hazel McCaul for dinner at 7:30 p.m. five courses. Now to play bingo. Three in our group won Some went to dance, other to their rooms, tired from the long ride Mans sitting on that long porch in those big rockers. Monday . Nov 2. we were ready for breakfast at 8 a.m. another five course meal Took the carriage nde around the island. Mary and I stopped down town to shop; others did. too. Beautiful day to be out and about. Taxi back to the Hotel and now ready for that "Big Smorgasboard meal*’ You just had much to much beautiful food This was an “extra *. Went to our room, rested and of course another 6:30 meal. We had a program con­ of what to look forward to ducted by the M R P. A . a big when this hits a person. meal again then a parade of Brochures were given out. Many were Anyone interested in having a “old timers" group hear about this founda­ dressed in old time toggery . We had three from our tion. contact Lillian Schultz at group that won prizes. Our 891 8135. The program ended with leader. Sara Colbom. Ilah “My Thanksgiving Prayer to Rogers and Bea Cooper were All” by President Lillian, the lucky people. We watched a movie had refreshments were cookies champayne again at 5:30 p.m. and punch Now soon to bed. We must Our next potluck Dec. 7 at Holy Family have our suitcase out of our Catholic Hall This will be our rooms by 7:30. Tuesday. Nov. 3 ready for Christmas month and dinner breakfast at 8:15 a m. En­ with special Christmas sing joyed our same waiter all the ing from the High School You are all cordially invited meals All waiters are Jamacians, to attend this day of celebra­ tion for the Christmas season. very polite and very neat at the tables. We were met w ith carnage drivers to take us to the • HotelSome shopped for fudge as it was cheaper due to closing shop Tuesday There were four other groups on the island, too. The bus boy s took care of our luggage, guess what, we had Room No 1. where, at the far end of the long hall. At 5 p.m we had tea and cookies and beautiful music Champayne tune was 5:30 p m with cheeses, crackers and fruit. Ties and coats on and ready Sunday. Nov. 1. 28 Caledonia Senior Citizens left home at 7:30 a m headed for a three day stay on Mackinac Island. Our nephew and wife. Mary and Jim Springer from Delton went as our guests. We soon stopped at a rest area for coffee and rolls (on the bus) It was raining too much to get out As we neared Mackinac Ci­ ty we stopped at “Audics" for our dinner We were on the boat at 1:30 p m with a 40 minute ride across to the island. Caledonia ‘Happy 60 Club’ holds Thanksgiving dinner Monday. Nov. 2. the Caledonia “Happy 60 Club" held (heir Thanksgiving potluck dinner at noon at the Holy Family Catholic Church. Twenty eight were present and tables were decorated for the festive season Father Cusack from the parish gave the blessing for the day A special program on Alzheimcrs disease was presented to the group by Donald Glaum of the Alzhcimers Foundation in Grand Rapids November is designated Alzhcimers month This sub­ ject had a video tape on the subject Many arc not aware We were the last group to leave at 11:30 a m . so we really shut up the “Hotel" for the winter. When we came across on the hydroplane. 18 minutes you couldn’t see anything but fog. All radar driven. Back on land and no fog at all. Left for home at 12:30 p.m. beautiful weather today. We had lunch at Petoskey at Big Boy at 1:30 p.m. Will stop at Cadillac for dessert (get out and stretch mostly). We had Calamity Jane here as the waitress overbalanced her tray and boom. Ask George Schroder about the mess. We got into Caledonia at 7:30 p.m. A beautiful weekend, beautiful weather and great friendship was had by all. INCH Bill Walker Bill Walker has joined Pen nock Ventures, a subsidary of Pennock Hospital, as the pharmacy manager at the soon-to-open Gun Lake Pharmacy. A native of Lake Odessa, he graduated from Lakewood High School in 1974. Walker is a registered Pharmacist and I'l'l'l'lI'l'INJ I'lTi’l|,l|||ii 'ITt'll LOSE /atfSW' 17-25 lbs.”wn‘~ In Six Weeks DIET L CENTER® Lonnie Barry from Middleville lost 70 lbs. and 72’/z inches in 20 weeks Gun Lake Women’s Club donates check to library AFTER Chairperson of the GFWC-Gun Lake Area Education Division. Joan Weick, (left) is shown presenting the $25 check to librarian, Judith Kain, at Middleville's Thor­ napple Kellogg School and Community Library. In observance of Children *s Book Week Nov. 15-21. the Education Division of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Gun Lake Area will donate $25 to the Thomapple Kellogg library The library will select the books to supplement it’s collection Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON The Delton District Library will also receive a donation of $25 This is in conjunction with the national GFWC as part of the ongoing program to fight illiteracy throughout the nanon BETTY’S Beauty Salon • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone 795-9062 A Iso Evenings By Appointment Phone — 891-1056 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 1W Mite E ot Whdneyville • FaimT Vision Care received his bachelors degree from Ferns State College in 1979. He and his wife. Tina, have two children. Abbie Lee. 5. and Emmie Jo. 3. Prior to joining Pennock Ventures, he was pharmacy manager for Meijer. Inc. “Making the right choices and changing my eating habits is how I will maintain my new weight, and I know it’s up to me to keep in touch with Diet Center weekly.” “Thanks Diet Center for being the nutritious pro­ gram you are. I made my commitment, followed the program exactly, and kept a good positive attitude all the way to my goal. I feel so much better mentally and physically.” “A big thanks to my wife and friends and to the great counseling staff at Diet Center. Their encourage­ ment and motivation, through the tough times, helped me become a win­ ner.” BEFORE ‘You’re going to make it this time.” Call Today 948-4033 DILI CENTER for FREE Consultation = Center ---------- ] - HOURS - Sat Bam-Noon 1615 South Bedford Road M 37 (Next to Cappon Oil) Hastings, Michigan Phone 948 4033 Or call our other Diet Center in Plainwell Phone 685-6881 �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 12. 1987 NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA ' . NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST Once again it's time to say good morning to each and all of you. Where has the week gone? Where have the sunshine and warm temperatures gone? It’s hard to believe that in less than seven weeks Christmas will he here. And what is this winter go­ ing to be like? Only he knows Tuesday morning the United Methodist Women hosted a meeting at Caledonia United Methodist Church where Lucy Gist was the guest speaker From all reports it was an excellent meeting Tuesday evening Nov. 3. the Caledonia Order of Eastern Stars met for the in­ stallation of Officers. Thirty-five members and friends enjoyed the salad smorgasborg after the ceremony. Here’s hoping for a good year Wednesday afternoon Mrs Edythe Aldrich was surprised with a visit from Jean Soest We had a good visit and shared some of the gixxlies from installation the night before Attention all blood donors! The next community blood drive in Caledonia will be on Monday. Dec. 7. Watch for more information Caledonia United Methodist Church will once again have a mitten tree during the coming Advent season. What's a mitten tree? Hats, mittens and scarves are con­ tributed for the needy children served by the United Methodist Community House in Grand Rapids. Your contributions are BILLIE’S BEAUTY SALON "On the Lake” 555 S Shore Drive. Green Lake Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RUSSELL, OWNER 25 YEARS IN THE SAME LOCATION welcome. On Nov. 21 the Caledonia United Methodist Church will have a change in appearance A new ramp will be added to the front of the church This will make entry to the church much easier for some of our parishioners. On Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. in a celebration of Advent the U M W at Caledonia United Methodist Church invite you to share with them in the joy of the Christmas season The Sounds of Joy. an 18-member vocal group, will be presenting a special Christmas concert at the church. All of you are welcome Refreshments will follow the program Congratulations to Caledonia Elementary School which has been selected to participate in the Michigan Elementary School Network. Twelve schools from across the state will share ideas, research, and school improve­ ment information as they work to make their schools the best they can be. Caledonia Elementary’s School Improvement team has been active for three years Members are Shelli Abel. Bob Bowman. Judy Trudean. Colleen Cartwright. Cheryl Kelly. Nadji Buikcma and Tonya Porter The team has developed yearly goals and plans for im­ provements and they have been reveiwed and accepted by the total staff and im­ plemented on a school wide basis. If you have been past the south end of Caledonia High School you probably have noticed that things are happen­ ing there. The new high school work is beginning. At the Oct. 20 Board of Education meeting many employee’s were honored for 10, 15 and 20 years of service. Congratulations to all of you. Ten years: Agnes Benedict. Diane Doot. Sharon Mossel. Judy Skinner. Shirley Timmer and Mary Vanden Bout Fifteen years: Dolores Bochmak. Diane Bockheim. Wila Bockstahler. Sara Col­ burn and Noel Johnson Twenty years: Robert Bowman and Fem Eldridge Remember in October we talked about the Caledonia Band Boosters hosting the District Ten M S B O.A marching competition1 Ten schools from the Western Michigan area per­ formed at the Caledonia Foot­ ball Field. The Caledonia High School marching band performed in Class B competition and was rated first division in all three categories (music, marching and showmanship. This year’s marching band is under the field direction of drum majors Sally Clark. Sammi Thompson, and Dan Greenfield. The Flag Corps is under the field direction of co-capteins Jill Zandbergen and Jenni Colburn. Featured soloists with this year’s marching band have in­ cluded Ryan Berends and Matt McConnon on comet. Ted Grevers on Trombone. Doug Stanek on hantone. Doug Stack on tuba. Aleassa Schamber on saxophone. Mary Gorsky on piccolo and keyboard. Elizabeth Snyder on keyboard, and Andy Lillie on percussion Congratulations to these students for their achievements! How many of these kids did you know ’ While we re on the subject of bands the Caledonia Band Boosters arc taking orders for sweatshirts, jackets and tshirts Order forms are available in each school office Get your orders in by Nov. 10 and you'll have them in time for Christmas. Any questions call 698-8567. The elected officers for the Caledonia “Happy 60’s Club’’ are: President. Lillian Schultz; Vice President, Jeanette Sherman, Secretary, Fianna Lind; Treasurer, Kathryn Noffke. Hope you have a good year. The Greater Caledonia Area Senior Citizens elected officers for the next year: President. Josephine Nickles; Vice President. Evelyn Huyck; Secretary. Bertha King; Treasurer. Patricia Alberts and special events chairman. Lillian Schultz. Hope you have a good year too Kettle Lake community is working this year on limited fundraising activities by children and adults to generate funds to purchase building materials for the playground structure to be built in the fall of 1988 Eric Snyder, a sixth grader, submitted the name Board­ walk” which was selected as the park's name The structure will be built over four days and will be large enough to accommodate 400 youngsters at one time, and will require enough wood to build equivalent of four houses. One popular activity with the children will be a reading incentive program aimed at encouraging more pleasure reading and gathering pledges for books read The incentive program will culminate with an overnight party on March 25 at school for children who have read 25 books or more from October to March. Best wishes on this big project. On Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Kettle Lake Elementary P.T.O. will host their second holiday bazaar. Come and browse the many craft tables, enjoy the holiday atmosphere, and have lunch. There will be a raffle for a queen-sized handmade quilt, a cookie exchange and other baked goods. Something for ev 'ryone! Interested in renting a table, call Linda Maines. 868-7112. I've heard alot about the Caledonia Elementary sixth grade badminton tournament but maybe you haven’t. The sixth graders were divided into teams of four boys and four girls and played each other until they were eliminated or won. The winners for the boys were the “Band M“ Team (Matt DeGood. Marc Roetman, Brian Folkersma and Brian Hanna.) The winners for the girls were the “Coca Cola” team (Lisa Grimes, Lisa Locke, Christine Written, and Trista Frantii.) Congratulations to all of you. A big thank you from all the Caledonia Elementary students who are now using the four regulation basketball backboards that have been erected at the Caledonia Elementary School playground. The backboards were pur­ chased by the P.T.O. Steve Buer, of Buer Well Drilling dug the holes for the poles. Caledonia Village Hard­ ware and Caledonia Farmers Elevator Lumber yard donated all of the cement needed to anchor (he poles Don Apsey of Apsey Automotive cut and drilled metal brackets used to brace the hackboards Bill Menan supplies the brackets and Leo Colburn. Jr. welded them. Additional “manpower” used in setting the poles, mounting the backboards and attaching the hoops were per­ formed by Ed Colburn, and Bob Huizenga of Middleville, and Bill Neil. Rick Choryan. Arnie Folkersma. Larry Reif fer. Jim Zeeff and Tim W ierenga of Caledonia The Caledonia Elementary P T O would like to thank Deb Choryan for making all of the arrangements necessary to complete each task along the way The boys’ golf team from Caledonia completed another very successful season as they finished second in the O.K. Blue Conference. Golf team members receiv­ ing special recognition were Rick Simpson - all conference and Bill Leatherman honorable mention. The girls' tennis team com­ pleted their season w ith a very strong finish in the O.K Blue Conference meet in third place. Caledonia's Mindy Erridge was selected to the O.K. Blue All-Conference team. The Caledonia cross coun­ try teams are doing tremen­ dous. The girls' team has com­ pleted their dual meet season with a record of 10 wins and four losses with Deb Schumacher and Tem Ruehs running in the first two spots. The boys' team completed a perfect dual meet season with a record of 14 wins and 0 losses. The Scots' 20 man team has been led by Dave Smith Keep up the good work all of you. Caledonia Elementary P.T.O. will sponsor our an nual "Holiday Workshop and Bazaar" on Saturday . Dec. 5 The bazaar will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature many local. homemade crafts. Table space is available For more information, call 1 mJ.. McRoy at 891 1291 after 4 p.m. or Deann Lie an at 891-9183. The kick-off date for the Morley Candy Sale at Caledonia Elementary is Nov. 16. The Charity Bazaar al Eastbrook Mall is this weekend. Friday and Saturday Nov. 13 and 14. Sunday. Nov. 15. the Boy ScouLs of Caledonia w ill hold their annual pancake breakfast at the Wagon Wheel from 5:30 to I p.m. Come and join them for breakfast. Homemakers will be meeting at the Caledonia United Methodist Church lounge on Nov. 19. The Sacrament of Baptism was given at Caledonia United Methodist Church Sunday morning to Cynthia (Cindy) Shook and to Anthony Dennis Shook. This brought together a church the five generations of Shooks. Congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Keger reis enjoyed a visit with Miss Wilma Tagg in Allegan Satur­ day afternexm. Sunday the Hugh Kegerries’ called on his sisters Max­ ine and Hope near Allegan. Mr and Mrs Art Soest called on the Richard Soest family Sunday afternoon. Howard and Marian Gehl drove down to Otsego last week Tuesday and took Isadore Gardner out to lunch with them. Tom and Judy Kaechele have purchased Orrie and Dorothy Martin s home. The Martin's have their new home on the new drive at Duncan Lake, about ready to move in. Best wishes to them. Ten Gehl was laid up a few days last week from foot surgery. We wish her well. Congratulations to November birthday people Dorothy Martin Nov. 7. Charlotte Luneke (80) Nov 10. Fred Lass (82) Nov 14. Dave Huyck Nov. 17. Thelma Gehl Nov. 20. Etta Timms (87) Nov. 22nd. Jessica and Jul.c Fleischmann Nov. 24. Lucille Weaver Nov 26. Minnie Perault Nov. 28. and Clark Springer (81) Nov. 29. Dorothy Finkbeiner and her family enjoyed dinner at the new Ryan's Family Restaurant on M-35 just MHith of 28th Street. On the west side of the highway it has very gixxl food! Iva Langkamp is home to Millie's home We wish her well. She has been has mg therapy at Kent Community Hospital Millie Wenger spent a few days in a hospital having tests, but is back home again Junius McCaffee is nicely settled in the apartment com plex on the corner by the Junior High School best w ishes to him Lcnn and Nancy Suttirfkld attended Lenn's graduation anniversary party for the group at the Holiday Inn last Saturday evening in Grand Rapids They said they would also go to Kent Community Hospital to visit Lenn’s mom. Lillie Sutterfield, who is there for therapy after knee surgery We wish her well! Etta Timm is now nicely settled in her new apartment in the Caledonia Complex 15-C. Hope she enjoys it. Happy Birthday to you Etta! Our best wishes to Teri Gchl’s father, Mr Herman Koenig, who underwent his second stroke and was taken to the hospital Sunday. Ralph, Thelma and Jim Gehl, also the Jousmas, and Buff Rogers and wives all en­ joyed Saturday night dinner at the new Ryan’s family restaurant. Congratulations to Robin Sue Renberg and Ronald Lee Packer Jr. who were married this summer at Holy Family C.itholn. Church. Parents of the bride are James Renberg of Wyoming and Ruth Renberg of New Orleans, La. Parents of the groom are Ronald and Rose Packer of Alto Sunday is opening day of firearm deer hunting season Please be careful! Caledonia Gymnastic Club takes first place, 2nd meet On Sunday, Nov. 8. the Caledonia Gymnastic Club Girls Competition Team traveled to Gym America in Ann Arbor to compete in the Gym America Inv national and took home first place team trophy. The following girls placed as follows in their respective classes: Novice - Andrea Jones. 1st place-vault. 2nd place-floor. 3rd place-beam, 6th place­ bars, 3rd place-All Around Danielle Idema - 2nd place­ vault, 2nd place-bars. 4th place floor, 5th place-beam, 4th place-All Around Child - Stephanie Potter, 4<h place-vault. 4th place beam, 7th place-floor, 5th place-All Around Sara Potter 1st place­ vault, 10th place-bars, 5th place-beam, 5th place-fl<N>r, 3rd place-All Arixind Katie Brandt 8th place vault, 4th place-floor, 9th place-All Around. Julie Palazzolo - 6th place­ bars, 8th place-floor. Junior - Beth Jousema - 1st ptace-vault, 1st place-bars, 1st place-beam, 1st ptace-floor, Im place-All Around. Stephanie and Sara Potter, and Beth Jousema have qualified for the first Sectional meet to be held al Midland Michigan on March 20-21, 1988 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 12, 1987 / Page 7 Prairie remnant found inside Middleville village by Jean Gallup One of the three remaining remnants of authentic praine in Barry County is located in the Mt Hope Cemetery and is going to be rescued from overgrowing weeds and non­ endangered species of plants Carrie Hine and Joseph Lukasiewicz came before the Thornapple Township board to ask permission to start a one year pilot program aimed at regenerating the area Hine is a conservation technician, and Lukasiewicz is a district conservationist with the Soil Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture The Barry Soil and Water Conservation District is ap­ plying for a $3,573.50 non game wildlife small grant from the State of Michigan. Lukasiewicz said If the grant is approved, the project also would be provid­ ed with computer time, a hypohatchet, a camera and technical advice from the BSWCD and the Soil Conser­ vation Service plus other out­ side personnel The few native prairies of Michigan have been virtually destroyed from the settlement and subsequent clearing and cultivation of the land, accor­ ding to the report presented to the board by Hine After 150 years of human in­ fluence. all that remains are a few prairie “remnants.” areas where praine plants literally escaped to and recolonized, the report said. Typically, these remnant sites were utility right-ofways. railroad corridors, pioneer cemeteries, field borders or isolated wetlands, the report continued Hine said there are three areas of prairies left in Barry county The other two sites are Bull praine and Scales praine. The Mudy will be done in two pans, she said. The first phase will be a detailed inven­ tory of plant species, with visits to the cemetery every week for 26 weeks dunng the grow ing season to catalogue all the types of plants The second phase will be to eliminate brush which threatens the native praine plants. The brush control will be very precise so the plants to be nurtured will not be harm­ ed. she emphasized. Hine called the cemetetry in Middleville the spot with the “best potential " The other praine remnants “don’t have near the diversity of the cemetery site.’’ she said. After being assured the two man team would be closely supervised by Hine, the Township Board voted to grant permission for the study. McFall ‘Students of the Week’McFall Elementary School of Middleville students of the week are (front row. from left) Chad Schondelmayer, second grade; and Ben Jones, first grade; (back row) Jennifer Farrell, fourth grade; Katie Weaver, third gra^le: and Jamie Giar, fifth grade. Daniel Brinks, kindergarten is pictured separately. 4-H volunteers, teens recognized 4-H volunteers and teens of Kent county were recognized for outstanding service to youth Tuesday. Nov. 3. at the Gerald R Ford Presidential Museum Slightly more than 300 attended The awards program was sponsored by the Friends of 4 H Committee through dona tions from local businesses and individuals WOTV News Reporter. Brenda Garton, acted as mistress of ceremonies. Gar ton was a 4-H member in Indiana. She credited 4-H with building her self-esteem and improving her communica­ tions skills which started her towards TV broadcasting. Dr. Wally Moline, director, Michigan Cooperative Exten­ sion Service, also pointed out that his 4-H experiences were important in his development as a teen in Wisconsin. The meal for the event in­ clude Korean Bui Ko Ki. Chinese egg rolls. Italian Agnoloti Verdi. Danish hot dogs, and French and Middle eastern pastries Each food item was prepared by a local ethnic restaurant and served by 4-H teen members. Receiving Club Booster Awards were Bruce and Stacy Langlois of the Lowell Veterinarian Clinic, Barbara Greene from Smith Brothers Sewing Centers, and Brenda Garton from WOTV Channel 8. Club Booster Awards are given to individuals and organizations not connected to the 4-H Program, but who have offerred outstanding ser­ vice to the program. Mae Black of Grand Rapids. Karen Tow from Wyoming, Dave and Lynn Karel from Byron Center, Sandy Scott from Alto, and the Fairgrounds bam commit­ tee each received Leader From one of America's largest health insurers... GOOD NEWS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Why settle for 'less than 100%" on your important Medicare Supplement protection? 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Tow and the Karels' lead the Galloping Riders 4-H Club in Byron Center. Most of their members are involved in horse projects, but they all get well-rounded experiences in leadership, group decision making, the public speaking The club has grown from 12 to 31 members in three years. Sandy Scott has raised over $3000 for the Kent Special Riding Program in the past three years. She works all year soliciting donations for the horseback riding for the handicapped program, as well as acting as a volunteer during classes. The Sheep/Swine bam com­ mittee raised $20,000 and built a new bam at the Kent County Fairgrounds in Lowell This was funded and ready for use in just one year. The following received awards during the banquet. First year leaders; Judy Anderson, Lowell-Guiding Paws. Kathy DeJong. Caledonia-Kettle Lake. Marianne DeYoung, LowellAlto Active. Gladys Fletcher. Lowell-South Kent. Sherry Nickolson. Alto-Kettle Lake. Carol Paalman. CaledoniaKettle Lake. Pat Scully, Caledonia-Good Time Riders. Marian Stewart. Alto-Kettle Lake. Deb Stickney. LowellAlto Active. Sue Horian. Lowell-Rainbow Riders. Bon­ nie VanSpronsen. Lowell-14 Karat Third year leaders: Pat Bignall. Lowell-Tnple Crown Riders. Linda Bravata. Byron Center-Kettle Lake. Sandy Donker. Alto- Kettle Lake. Lynn Drown. LowellWolverines-Dairy. Scott Drown. Lowell-WolverineDairy. Ilene Groen. Lowell 14 Karat. Dave Karel. Byron Center-Galloping Riders. Connie Ludge, Lowell-Golden Spurs. Jan Nowak. Caledonia-Kettle Lake. Donna Oesch. Alto South Kent 4-H. Fred Oesch, Aho-South Kent 4-H, Nancy CALL (616) 323 0982 OR WRITE TO m 121 Hxunji M tfcMOui BANKERS LIFE AND CASUALTY COMPANY Rozell. Caledonia-Kettle Lake. Dan W’mgeter. AltoGeneral Havoc, Marcie Wingeier, Alto-General Hasoc Fifth year leaders: Linda Cooper, Lowell-Rainbow Riders. LuAnne Kaeb. Lowell-Alto Active. Lynn Karel. Byron CenterGalloping Riders. Cora Risner. Alto-South Kent 4-H. Artel Scheid. Alto-Kettle Lake. Fifteenth year leaders: Chuck Skinner, Caledonia-C.V. Livestock Eight year member awards: Nancy Bignall. Lowell-Triple Crown. Jamie Cook, LowellWolverines-Dairy, Chantel £ Cosgrove, Lowell-Northern Lights, Jennifer Cosgrove, ” Second Annual Craft Bazaar * 8 8 Holy Family Church is sponsoring a Huge Craft Ba:aar Saturday, November 14, 1987 from 9 a m. to 3 p.m. Over 50 tables of Crafts. Baked Goods and Education Toys Just in Time for the Holidays!! BREAKFAST & LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE 9669 Kraft Avenue (Near 100th St) Caledonia, Ml 49316 Continued on page 10 IA It pays'to have your CD at PrimeBank. Certificate of Deposit Bonus Point Option Program Safe, Secure, Guaranteed Return Now when you renew or open a CD with PrimeBank, you may qualify for a higher rate of interest. We will pay you up to 30 Bonus Points above our regular CD interest rates. All PrimeBank CD s are federally insured up to $100,000. See your PrimeBank Personable Banker for more information. i PrimeBank Federal Savings Bank 795-3361 We’re out to be your Bank. Member FSL1C Equal Opportunity Lender X af J* �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 12, 1987 Middleville soccer awards announced The 1987 TK High School Soccer season came to an en­ joyable conclusion with its soccer awards banquet. Players and their families shared a delicious meal and then reflected on a successful season Junior varsity coach Martin Wustman presented awards to his team, highlighted by trophies to Josh Carpenter (sportsmanship!. Brandon Fox (most improved player), and Steve Miner (most valuable). Junior Chris Inger­ soll. sophomores Chris Bar ton. Fox. Glen Woodard. Chip Baughman. Ray mello. Howie DeW'ent. Brad Buehler, and Miner received letters or certificates. Freshmen Jeff Thompson. Don Filcek. Tim Corrigan. Jess McWTunney. Carpenter. Jason Frei. Joe McClelland. Todd Coe. Bobby Flikkema and Mark Cornelius also received their awards follow- TK Jayvees remain undefeated in Blue The Middleville Jayvec Lady Trojans remained undefeated in league competi­ tion by gaining a hard fought victory over Caledonia and getting past Lee last week The two wins improved their record to 12 and 0 in the league and 16 and I overall. Both teams play well and both sides played with a great deal of emotion TK was ahead at the half 26 to 17. but the Scots put it together in the third quarter, outscoring the Trojans 12 to 5 It was free throws that made the dif­ ference in the last quarter with TK making six while the Scots made one The final score was 47 to 40. Scoring for the Tro­ jans were Mandy Baerman with 1 point, with two points apiece were Petra Muller and Gina Cline, adding 5 points was Tammy Ruffner, with 11 points apiece were Robin Kid­ der and Jenn Karel, and Vai Jackiewicz had 15 points. Against Lee. high scorers were Robin Kidder, aided by two three pointers, with 8 points, and Gina Cline, who made her first three shots, with 10 points. Tricia Wright added one three pointer The final score was 44 to 18. Caledonia High School and Junior High Lunch Menu Thursday . Nov. 12 Pizza, fries, com. dessert, milk. Friday. Nov. 13 Macaroni & cheese, fishwich. cole slaw, dessert, milk. Monday , Nov. 16 Hamburger w/cheese. fries, cottage cheese, dessert, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 17 Pizza, chips, green beans, brownie, milk mg an 8-6-3 season. Varsity coach Steve Evans commented on the great im­ provement made by the team this season despite competing in a difficult conference. This year s OK Rainbow Cham­ pion East Grand Rapids played in the class B state championship finals. The Middleville team had tied them earlier in the season Presented with letter or cer­ tificates were seniors John Duyser. John Gamer. Jandt Herweyer. Rob Kenyon. Spencer Miller. Brandon Wustman and Dave Newhouse. Juniors earning awards were John Frei. Ken Loew. Dan Keller. Scott Parker. Ron Curths. Mark Law. Brent VanPolen. Keith VanderWoude. Matt Lytle. Brian Shafer. Dave French. Dave Mesecar. Matt Smith and Tony Neeson. Sophomore Tad Thatcher received a var­ sity certificate Dave French led the team in goals scored with 8 Spencer Miller and Jandt Herweyer received pins for their roles as team captains. Brandon Wustman was given the sport­ smanship award. Dan Keller received the Most Improved Player Award Jandt Herweyer was again chosen as the team s Most Valuable Player. Herweyer was named to the OK Rainbow First Team All-Conference squad as Goalkeeper. Brent Van Polen was selected to the Honorable Mention squad as Sweeper. The team ended its 1987 season with a 2-9-3 con­ ference record. Trojan eagers beat Lee, fall to Caledonia Middleville’s girls basket­ ball team knocked off Lee 42-27 last Thursday to earn a .split of its two games last week The team was crushed by Caledonia 69-32 on Tuesday Jenny Fry tossed in seven points while Marci Henry and Heather Hannapel added six against Lee. Middleville trailed 12-10 after one period, but outscored the Rebels 10-4 and 14-4 the middle two periods. Against Caledonia, the Scots led only 11-10 in the last minute of the first period, but a pair of turnovers led to two quick baskets and a 15-10 Caledonia margin at the quarter. Caledonia led 35-20 by the half. Pam Eaglen s 10 points led Middleville while Henry add­ ed seven. Villa Lassies Geukes Market 24-12, Stephenson & Lawyer 24-12, Good GMC 21-15. Lcscoa 20-16. Shew maker Builders 20-16. Gavin s Chev. 20-16. Western Auto 19-17. Bruce’s Frame 18-18. Professional Pharmacy 17-19. Viking 16’6-1916, Yankee Springs Golf Course 16-20, Unity Satellite 16-20, Booth In­ surance 15-21, Baughman Marina 14Vi-21 *6, Kuhtics 14-22, Middle Villa 13-23. High Series - D Bronson 532, K. Wieringa 528, M. Curtis 523, T Williams 512, P Coller 512, K Needham 495 High Games - K. Needham 235. K . Wieringa 221. J. Stauffer 212. T Galloup 205. T Williams 193. Wolverine League Gun Lake Inn 27-9. Village Grocery 21-15. Purdum Con­ struction No. 2 1916-16*6, Purdum Construction No. I 19-17. Harrison Hardware & Marine 18'6-17'6, Indian Valley Camping & Canoeing 1716-1816, G&L Remodeling 16'6-19'6, Middleville Tool & Die 15'6-20'6. Caledonia Oil 13'6-22*6. Hastings City Bank 12-24. High Game and Series - A. Williams 201-588, C. Peurach 202-564, T. Cooley 222-556, N. Gardner 190-552. F. Purdum Sr. 206-531. Wednesday. Nov. 18 Turkey w/dressing. mashed potatoes w/gravy. dinner roll, com. dessert, milk Thursday. Nov. 19 Pizza, fries, toss salad, goober, milk. Friday , Nov. 20 Chicken noodle soup, sand­ wich choice, veg. stix, cin­ namon roll. milk. Subscribe call 795-3345! The After Hours Phone Number for ... JAMES L WEATHERHEAD, M.D. ... in the YELLOW PAGES of the new phone book is ... CORRECT ... the After hours number in the WHITE PAGES is ... INCORRECT THE CORRECT NUMBER IS ... 945-9567 Thursday Night Classic Gavin Chevrolet & Buick 25*6-10^. Paragon 23-13, Garbow Real Estate 22-14. Robertson Plbg & Hing. 20-16. Cascade Home Im­ provement 20-16, Seif &. Sons Chevrolet Inc 19-17, Good Pal Farms 18-18, Doug’s Auto Service 18-18. Geukes’ Meat Market 18-18. Cinder Pharmacy 17-19. Marposs 17-19. Simpson Industries 16Mi-I9W. Middle Villa 15-21. Thomappie Kitchen 144-21W. A B Lock 13^6-22 *6. Northern Equip­ ment 11-25 High Games - D Thiss 231, M Middleton 220, R Doombos 217. P Daterna 215. J Rugg 215. C Steebs 210 High Series-D Thus 601. C Steebs 589. T Finkbeiner 563. D Kluader 5M. K Morgan 553. Caledonia Ladies Hastings Body Shop 22-14, Blind 20-16, Zig Zag Upholstery 19-17, Caledonia Shop Rite 18-18. Family Tavern 16-20. Shamrock Tavern 13-23. High Games - M. I-arsen 190-169, D Grinage 187, B Meredith 163, B Groendal 159. High Series - M Larsen 516, D. Grinage 477, B Meredith 452. H Benedict 439 Bowkretts American Redecoration 23-13, Village Beauty Nook 20-16. Hair We Are 18-18. Seif & Sons 18-18. Phils Pizzeria 16-20, Hastings City Bank 13-23 High Series - T Cooley 511, G Meanes 497. E Brodock 496. P Miller 487. F. Muller 477. High Games - D Levett 204. T Cooley 198. B Taylor 188, G Meaney 183, E Brodock 178. Caledonia sixth in cross country meet Caledonia s John Barsbs earned All State honors by running 16:30 at the Class B State meet The Caledonia Cross Coun try team had a very successful state meet day as they finished sixth at the Class ”B’’ state meet hosted by New Boston at Willow Metropark on Satur­ day. Nov. 7. This was the highest finish ever for the Scots at the state meet The Scot finishers were. John Barstis 15-16:30. Da\e Smith 24-16:44. Doug Curtis 42-16:59. Mark Cherpes 48-17:01. Tim Hodgkinson 64-17:12. Sam Wilkinson 86-17:30. and Jeff Pierce 158-18:53. With his 15th place finished John Bars,is earned a prized state medal and All-State recognition The final team standings were: Dearborn 116. St. Joseph 130. Sturgis 139. Fre­ mont 173. Hartland 187. Caledonia 193. Hillsdale 301. Warren Fitzgerald 313. F.H Central 319. Frankenmuth 322. Big Rapids 330. Ionia 335, Greenville 347. Essexville Garber 354. Divine Child 354 South Christian 363. Jackson Lumen Christi 370. Lakeshore 374. Hemlock 413. Saline 440. Oxford 441. Mt Clemens 446. Aquinas 489 and Cranbrook 501. Thornapple Kellogg West and McFall School Menu Thursday, Nov. 12 No Lunch. Friday , Nov. 13 No Lunch. Monday , Nov. 16 Hamburger, tator tots, but­ tered com. cherries, milk. Tuesday , Nov. 17 BBQ beef on a bun. french fries, carrots, fruited jello, milk. Wednesday . Nov. 18 Hot dog or chili dog with cheese, mixed veg., fresh fruit, milk. Thursday, Nov. 19 West. I'i/.- i IMM orange McFall. Tomato Soup, grilled cheese sand wich, veg., stix milk, juice bar. Friday . Nov. 20 McFall, Pizza, green beans, orange West, Tomato soup, grilled cheese sand wich. veg., stix. milk, juice bar Hot dog available every day. Whole and 2% milk served every day. Thornapple Kellogg High School and Middle School Menu Thursday , Nov. 12 No Lunch. Friday , Nov. 13 No Lunch. Monday, Nov. 16 Hamburger or chili dog, potato rounds, fresh fruit, cookie. Tuesday, Nov. 17 Pizza, green beans, pineapple Wednesday , Nov. 18 i i Fishwich or macaroni and cheese, peas and carrots, cherry crisp. I hursday, Nov. 19 Taco burger, chips, cole slaw, orange sherbet. Friday, Nov. 20 Chili or veg. soup, veg. sticks, sandwich, cheese, peaches. Whole and 2% milk served daily. - FREE - i 10 Car Wash Coupons for I I I | I I I I with any consumerloan* closed through | Southland AutoWash — I gP 1 PrimeBank takra ><* 1 during the month of November. } Simply bring this coupon, along with • | your loan contract, to any of the 14 | PrimeBank locations. I I Call 795-3361 for more information or for the office location nearest you. | | I a'(minimum loan of $3,000 - car, boat, home improvement, etc.) ■ �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I November 12, 1987 I Page 9 Judges (left to right) Lillian Schultz, Vivian Smith and Eva Roller. Caledonia High School Band Caledonia Village Centre holds first Halloween parade, party Nichole Knapp. The weather was sunny and warm for Caledonia Village Centres' first annual Hallo­ ween parade and party on Saturday. Oct. 31. The parade was led by members of the Caledonia High School Band The costumes were judged by Lillian Schultz. Eva Roller and Vivian Smith. The prize winners were Jerry- Lendhart. Nicole Knapp. Chris Smith. Karen Wnsley. Katie Brillowsky. Sara Steele. The grand prize winner was Allison Schuhema. Caledonia Community Ed Classes told Beginning Computers Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning Nov. 16; 8 weeks, cost $20. Junior High. 6:30-10 p.m. Word Processing and spread sheet applications are among the most useful tools on the computer and both will be stressed in this course. Mr. Ken Gaekler is the instructor for Mondays. Mr Tony Boyum on Wednesdays. Keyboarding Mondays, beginning Nov. 16. 8 weeks, cost $20. CHS Room 2. 6 30-10 p.m Learn the keyboard. With all the work taking place on the computer, it makes sense to learn where the keys are! Very similar to learning to type, keyboarding teaches proper technique so that the operator is as efficient as possible in operating the computer Rag Baskets - Mondays. Nov. 16 and 23. cost $10. 7-9 p.m. Materials to bring 2 yards of calico, tom into 1’* strips and a crochet hook. Chinese Wok Cooking Tuesdays, beginning Nov. 17. 4 weeks, cost $20. Cal. Elem. Kitchen. 6:30-8:30 p.m This course will give the HELP WANTED We soon will be offering self-service gasoline 24 hours. We are currently ac­ cepting applications for part-time third shift cashiers. Duties will include handling transactions through a passthru window, light cleaning and occa­ sional paperwork. Two part-time cashiers will be hired. Excellent oppor­ tunity for people whose spouse is working a third shift. Caledonia Standard Service M-37 and Main Street, Caledonia Phone — 891-1496 students an opportunity to pursue their interest in the delights of Chinese cuisine. During each session: Mr. Howard Goei. a Chinese chef, will demonstrate the techni­ ques for preparing two recipes each week. The students will sample and take home the results of each entree. Jerry Lendhart. winner. NATIONAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION M DAY-TUES., NOV. 17 "Connecting The Generations Open House with Demos & workshops Mac Lab - Wednesday , begin­ ning Nov. 18. 8 weeks, cost $20. CHS Room 20. 6:30-10 p.m. Mr. Ken Gaekler will teach computer applications to the beginner as well as the in­ termediate student. The Mac computers offer a lot of dif­ ferent programs Slim and Trim - 8 weeks, cost $20. Mondays, beginning Nov. 16. Caledonia Elem. Gym. 7-8:30 p.m . Tuesdays, beginning Nov. 17. Kettle Lake Gym. 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesdays, beginning Nov. 18. Dutton Elem Gym. 3:30-5 p m W'oodshop Thursdays, beginning Nov 19. 8 weeks, cost $20. CHS Room 25. 6:20-10 p.m. Mr Doug Bosma will in­ See Caledonia, page 10 BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 9548 (M-37) Thursday. 6:30 p.m. Katie Bri||ow$ky (|eft) and Sara Steele. MIDDLEVILLE H.S. CAFE 7-9 P.M. Pre-registration for Workshops is advised! CALL 795-3397 Im • • • • • • • • • • • Door Prizes Refreshments C.O.A. Information Gingerbread People Kid’s Crafts Grapevine Wreath Demo Microwave "Easy Treats” Lace Making Basketweaving Quilting Demo Ceramics �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I November 12, 1967 Thomopple Kellogg School Official Board Minutes November 2, 1987 Meeting colled to order by President Williamson at 7 30 p.m in the High School Library Present Verlmde. Siebesmo Williamson. Thaler. Low. Vonflst. Miller Absent None Administrators present Gar­ rett. Son! ord. Mclam Barber Dugan. Boysen, CE. Bray. Business Manager Motion by Verlmde seconded by Siebesmo to approve the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Education on October 5. 1987 os written. Yeas. all. Noys None Motion corned Motion by Low. seconded by Verlinde to approve the bills presented for October. 1967, in the General Fund amount of $558,311.30. and 1987 Budding and Site Fund amount of $230,447 48 Yeos Members Verlinde Siebesmo. Williamson. Thaler Low VanElst. Miller Noys, None Motion carried Secretory Miller read a letter requesting hunting permission on school property Motion by Siebesmo seconded by VanElst to prohibit hunting on any school property. Yeos. all. Noys None. Motion carried A tentative budget revision wot presented The Board refer red the Budget Draft bock to the administration with the direction to reduce the Expenditure Budget In on amount so that the pro­ tected Cosh Fund balance on June 30 1988, would not be in deficit with the District purchasing two buses The new Budget Draft to be presented at the December meeting Motion by Verlmde seconded by Miller to approve the establishment of the position of Building and Ground Supervisor with the 1987 88 annualized salary of $19 330 Yeos, all Nays None Motion carried. Motion by Miller seconded by Law the Board of Education designate the President o< the Board to approve the use of authorized vocation time by the Superintendent. Motion by Miller seconded by Low to approve the installation of equipment necessary to bring the High School Kitchen fire suppres sion up to Code by Vanguard Corp, per their quote of $1,215. Expenditure to be mode from Food Service Fund. Yeas All Noys None Motion earned Motion by VanElst seconded by Thaler to approve the replace­ ment of the engine in Bus <21 with a diesel engine at a cost of approximately $9,000. Yeos. All. Noys None Motion corned President Williamson re­ quested o letter of commendation be sent to Dave Kenyon. Transportation Manager and Mr Rowloder. Mechanic and staff for excellent results on the State Police bus inspection The Special Meeting scheduled for November 9 is being changed to Thursday. November 12. 1987 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building, for bid awards on the Phase II. Page Elementary. A Special Board meeting is also scheduled for Monday November 30 at 7 00 p.m.. in the Administra­ tion Building Strategy and Appropriations Motion by Verlinde. seconded by VanElst to adjourn. Yeas. All. Nays. None Motion carried. Adjournment at I 00 p.m. John Miller, Jr. Secretory Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES October 27. 1987 President Thatcher called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present Bray Filcek, Hardy. Myers. Riley, and VandenBerg. Absent None Guests. News reporters, Den­ nis Lajak. Dr. Ralph Chandler. Janet Lowing, and Marge Loew. Minutes ol the October 5. 1987 meeting were approved as read With no further business. meeting recessed Hardy moved Council recess the meeting until 7:00 p.m. Sup­ port by Bray Ayes all. Carried Meeting resumed at 7:00 p.m Dr Ralph Chandler and the Council conducted the interviews for the position of Police Chief. Questions were asked by Dr Chandler and members of the Council. George L. Bartoszek. Louis A. Shoemaker, and Gary F. Gibbons were the candidates interviewed. Council recessed for 12 minutes and resumed at 9:16 p.m. to make a decision. Myers moved that Council offer the position of Police Chief to Louis A Shoemaker. Support by Bray. Roll call: Bray aye. Filcek aye. Hardy aye, Myers aye Riley aye. VandenBerg aye and That­ cher aye. Motion Carried. With no further business. Hardy moved for adjournment. Support by Myers. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUELOIL GAS/CMESEL SERVING HOME FARM rCXJSTRY &.. dnt. 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 SELF SERVE GAS DCSFL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (616)891-8196 PROPANE RERLL SERVICE Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. The Right Prescription for Tour Lown Mower 307 N. Arlington (M-37) _ Middleville Bob Klinge K®j795 7^7 4-H awards, continued from 7 Lowell-Northern Lights. Jeff DePew. Alto-C V Livestock. Nathan Heyboer. Caledonia Real Country. Julie Idema. Lowell-Northern Lights. Todd Jousma. Caledonia-Real Country. Joo Kinsey. AhoMeadowbrook Mounts. Kelleigh Kinsey. AltoMeadowbrook Mounts. Min dy Kuvt. Lowell-All Stars. Sue Lyons. Lowell-C S Hi Lrtes. Nancy O’Neill. Byron Center-High Bounty. Deb Schumacher. Alto-Harris Creek Pony. Candee Taylor. Lowell-14 Karat. Chris Wieland. Lowell-South Kent 4-H. Natalie Wieland. Lowell-South Kent 4-H. Ten year member awards: Cindy Luehrs. LowellMidnight Riders. Mike Nugent. Lowell-WolvennesDairy. Stacey Skinner. Caledonia. C.V. Livestock. Molly Spillane. LowellMidnight Riders. Teen county medal awards. Jami Johnson. Freeport-South Kent 4-H. Melanie Kaeb. Lowell-Alto Active. Cindy Luehrs, Lowell-Midnight Riders. Melanie Nelson. Lowell-Golden Spurs. Karla Oosterhouse. Caledonia Kettle Lake. For more information about this event or other Kent Coun­ ty 4-H program, call the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice. 774-3265. between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Caledonia Community Ed, continued from page 9 struct this course for men and women with limited ex­ perience in woodworking. Shop activities include the use of basic hand tools and machines such as table saw, band saw, power sander, wood lathe and power planer Karate Thursday, beginning Nov. 19. 8 weeks, cost $25. children under 15, 6-7:30 p.m., adults 7:30-9 p.m Dut­ ton Elementary Gym. Mr Kenneth Newman, black belt karate instructor, will be offering basic karate with an emphasis on self­ defense. Progressive belt advance­ ment will be available for children and adults. Mr Newman will be able to pick up with students wherever they currently are w ith karate instruction. Instruction for beginners will also be available. [ Snowmobile Safets - Jan. 5. 6. 7. CHS Library. 6:30-9 p.m. Ages 12-16. Snowmobile instructors, in cooperation with the Kent County Sheriff department of­ fer this class. The Snowmobile Safety Act states: a person 12 to 16 years of age may operate a snowmobile only if: a) under direct supervision of a person 18 years or older, b) has a valid snowmobile safety cer­ tification in his possession, or c) he is on land owned by his/her parent or legal guardian. Also, a person driving a snowmobile may cross a highway or street ONLY if he/she has a valid snowmobile safety certification in his/her possession. Students are reminded to bring an ink pen to class. If you wish to enroll in any of the above classes, call the Community Education Office, 891-8117. 1THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Official Board Minutes The regular meeting of the Thornapple Township Board wos held October 12. 1987 Supervisor Boysen called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M. Present Boysen, Getty Rock Eaton Kenyon. Absent; None. Others Present: Fire Chief Ke­ nyon. Asst Ambulance Coor­ dinator Middleton. Reporter Jean Gallup The minutes of the lost regular meeting were read and approved os reod. Printed bills in the amount of $18,756.85 were reviewed Getty moved the bil’s be allowed supported by Rock. Yeas Boysen Getty Rock Eaton. Kenyon. Motion carried. The Sexton s report was read and placed on file. The Supervisor reported that Prairieville Township is hosting an informational meeting on their computer system on October 22nd ar 9 30 AM He also reported that he hod submitted a bill to the Duncan Lake Associa­ tion for their share of the Duncan Lake Study The study is nearly completed and should be ready for review m the near future. Correspondence from Barry County Planning Zoning was read indicating they had denied the zoning change to permit a funk yard on Dovts Road The Supervisor read a request from ReMax Realty requesting the Townstop petition the County Planning Zoning Board for a zon­ ing change on the portion of the Scofield property within the Township, from Cl to R2. Follow­ ing a lengthy discussion Rock moved to apply to the County for rezoning of this property from Cl to R2. No action upon motion due to lock of support. Getty moved this request for a zoning change is more properly the responsibili­ ty of the property owner rather than the Township Board. Motion supported by Kenyon. Yeas - Get ty. Kenyon, Eaton. Nays - Boysen. Abstain - Rock. Motion carried. Eaton moved to concur with the Supervisor's appointment of Regina Stein to the Township Planning Commission, subject to her approval, for a term 11-1-87 to 11-1-90 Motion supported by Kenyon. Yeos - all. Motion carried. Dave Middleton reported that the Ambulance Coordinator was attending an organizational meeting of the County wide EMS Board at Pennock Hospital. He reported 22 ambulance runs in September SWM Systems com­ pleted inspection of the vehicles and both easily passed inspection The Fire Chief reported 10 fire runs in September A successful open house for both services wos held on October !0*h. He also reported Dave Middleton wos elected Lt of rhe Fire Deport­ ment to replace Bob Woodard eHec’tve 12 I 87 With no further business ap­ pearing the meeting was adjourn­ ed at 9 X P.M Donna Kenyon. Clerk LANSING DIARY by PAUL HILLEGONDS 54th DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE It isn’t fair that a Detroit hospital has been forced to lay off 75 employees because the state owes that hospital $500,000 in Medicaid funds or that <xher health care pn>viders, foster care homes and schools must borrow money to cover state goverment I.O.U.’s. And it isn’t necessary. Ap­ propriations committees are willing to trim this year's budget bills to reflect the Governor’s revised spending levels. No dispute exists about when state income tax relief should take effect in order to partially offset the state revenue ’ * windfall ’ ’ caused by federal tax reform. Republicans also are willing to restructure insurance taxes so that no monies arc lost due to this past summer's court rulings. But House Democrats aren't satisfied with insurance tax reform that collects the $170 million jeopardized by recent litigation. Over Republican rejections, the House majority has passed a $250 million, 2 percent in­ surance premium tax plan House Speaker Gary Owen believes it is good politics to hike insurance taxes $80 million in order to maintain stale spending if revenues fall short later this fiscal year Republicans believe that Michigan citizens do not want higher auto, homeowner and life insurance premiums and. instead want lawmakers to tighten the state’s budgetary belt if economic forecasts turn sour. Governor Blanchard would like kt have an extra $80 million for spending, but pro­ bably will settle for less CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $1.00 then 10* per word. If you pay In advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline Is Tuesday 5:00 p.m. j ♦ Thank You For Rent CARD OF THANKS The family of lv*h L Wilson would like to express our thanks and appreciation to the friends, relatives, neighbors, Pastor Jeff Arnett, Connie and Henrietta Beeler for the cards, visits, floral arrangements and memorials sent in her memory. Walter A. Wilson Jack & Patricia Wilson James & Sally Wilson Eugene & Lois Kidder Gordon (Cork) & Marilyn Wilson Grandchildren Great-Grandchildren BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. MANY THANKS for the many phone calls, cards, visits & to Local 1002 for the beautiful fruit basket. Especially to my family for their help & concern. 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Send my subscription to: Name________________________________________ __________________ I Address_______________________________________ _________________ _ City__ _______________ State _________________ Zip ________ Enclosed is my payment for: O *13.00 Barry County □ $16.50 Other Areas C $10.00 Students (9 Months) $15.00 Surrounding Counties Alleyn CaUuMta. Eaton. kraU. Kalamazoo Kent ... 948-8051 Or call For More Information P.O. Box B, Hastings, Michigan 49058 �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I November 12. 1967 Alto Library to present program The Potawatomi Indians who inhabited Michigan’s woodlands 200 years ago used turtle shells as bowls and dip­ pers, or fashioned them into rattles to use during ceremonial festivals. Their infants were tucked into cradleboards stitched of animal skins, decorated with quill work and lined with ab­ sorbent cattail fluff. They made cooking im­ plements. axes, hoes, weapons and utensils from the materials they found in the natural abundance around them. 'But as the dense forests and bogs of West Michigan were cleared for farms and set­ tlements. things changed Over the years, these hunters, fishers and gatherers retreated from the settled areas, or adapted themselves to a new way of life. But many of their im­ plements. their tools and possessions, remain Their stone arrowheads, carved wooden pipe bowls, utensils and other paraphernalia can be found in the woods, fields and pastures throughout this area Rosalyn Fahmi has col­ lected a number of Potawatomi Indian artifacts and will exhibit and discuss them as part of the 50th an­ niversary celebration of the Alto branch of the Kent Coun­ ty Library System. The special program, which is of interest to all ages, will be held at the Alto Methodist Church, comer of Kirby and Harrison, on Friday. Nov. 13 at 7;3O p.m. Admission is free and refreshments w ill be serv­ ed. courtesy of the Lions Club. A S20 gift certificate from Baker Book House will be awarded as a door prize Ms. Fahmi. of 10978 West Portland Rd.. Clarksville, is a dairy fanner, but has made a second career out of acquiring Indiana artifacts, learning about Indians, and showing and discussing her collection. Her entertaining program offers a glimpse into the rich and varied heritage of West Michigan. Sock it away for the holidays ! If you don't want to have an empty Christmas stocking next year ... hurry and open your 1988 Christmas Club with us. Trojans downed by Lions Middleville’s Marcie Henry (12) dribbles around a Maple Valley defender in Monday's game which the Trojans lost 59-45. Pam Eaglan scored 14 points for the lady Trojans, while Heather Hannapel brought down 11 rebounds. Middleville led after the first quarter, 9-6. but it was downhill for the Trojans after that, with Maple Valley leading 28-20 at halftime and outscoring Middleville 31-24 the second half. The Trojans travel to Comstock Park tonight and finish their regular season Tuesday, Nov. 17, in a home game against Godwin. District playoffs begin next Thursday. Counselor Corner by Bernie \\ eller Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Counselor The following article is taken from a pamphlet en­ titled “Runaway and Homeless Youth.'* Who are the runaways? Children of the poor, and the middle class run away. They leave black, white. Hispanic, blue-collar, and white-collar families. Contrary to popular myth girls on the run do not outnumber boys. Most runaways are 15 to 17 years old. Forty seven percent of all runaways are girls. Fifty three percent of runaways are boys In reference to age of runaways are girls. Fifty three of runaways arc boys. In reference to age of runaways, 24 percent are 17 years old. 31 percent are 16 years old. 25 percent are 15 years old. 15 percent are 13 or 14 years old. and 5 percent of all runaways are under 12 years of age. How Far And How I zing Do They Run? Some runaways report en­ joying their experience because of the freedom from school, meeting new people, and seeing new places Many report neutral experience neither positive nor negative. Others suffer from hunger, cold, or fear. Some are vic­ timized by streetwise youths and adults. Unfortunately. some are beaten, robbed. Cain trial, Offices in: Hastings 150 W. Court Middleville 435 Arlington Bellevue 115 N. Main Nashville 203 N. Main fpm raped or jailed while on the road. Three percent of runaways have reported violent experiences while on the road. 20 percent report negative experiences, 25 per cent report positive ex­ periences. and 52 percent report neutral experiences while on the road. How Do They Return Home? The largest group of runaways returns on their own, but others arc located by parents, police, relatives, and friends Thirty eight percent of runaways return home on they own imative. 22 percent of runaways are returned by their parents. 18 percent ihe police. 14 percent by relatives, and 8 percent other Toll-Free Assistance National Runaway Swit chboard. (Chicago youth shelter referral), 1-800-621 4000. National Runaway Hot Line. (Houston - youth shelter referral). I 800-231 6946 Rapline - Michigan youth counseling and shelter refer­ ral, I-800-292-4517. Missing Children Hot Line, (lost child). 1-800-843-5678. Child Find (located child), 1-800-431 5005. The Bridge. 1115 Ball Avenue N E., Grand Rapids, Ml 49505, (616) 451 3001 The Ark, 1625 Gull Road. Kalamazoo. Ml 49001, (616) 343-8765 continued Both the client and the lawyer were fully ready to go to trial.’’ he said. The appeals court emergen­ cy ruling supercedes Judge Demings order for a new trial dale of Jan 18, 1988 trial date, and the trial will be delayed until the panel makes a final ruling, Kalltel said Regarding an unrelated alleged misdemeanor, Cain is scheduled to go to trial Nov. 24 on a wage kick-back charge in Barry County. He also is scheduled for another trial in Kent County Circuit Court on Dec 7 on an attemp­ ted embezzlement charge � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/697/SunandNews_1987-11-19.pdf cb3c009e01b339e2c67af0b3b786f14e PDF Text Text 121 SOUTH CHU HASTINGS, 14IC ind News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 117th Year/Twenty Cents Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 46 - November 19,1987 Schools expect $500,000 savings on Page building Middleville gets ready for winter BrrrrrI The sudden return of winter chill Wednesday makes us realize that despite all of the warm termperatures and sunshine that have filled our November days, Thanksgiving really is next week Village crews, though are looking ahead to cold weather. Bill Kenyon (left) and Ed Brodock, village maintenance workers, hove been out draining fire hydrants as they get the village ready for winter. Con the Christmas lights and decorations be for behind? Questionnaire on drugs completed at local schools A high level of interest by students and parents was shown in the questionnaire dealing with knowledge of drugs and drug use by students, according to Jeanne Perry, counselor and member of the Drug Abuse Committee of Thornapple Kellogg Sc h< nils. Students al Thornapple Kellogg Schools, who were randomly selected, received and answered the question­ naire on the week of Nov. 9. The survey was taken by 140 junior high students (grades six through eight) and 155 high school students (grades nine through 12). Each student's parent or guardian signed a permission form before the child was allowed to take the question­ naire, Perry said. The students who were selected to answer the ques­ tionnaire were randomly drawn by Larry Ziomboski. director of Project Rehab of Kent County. Perry said she is pleased and excited with the response by the students. She helped administer the survey and was impressed by how seriously the students took the subject The survey was given under controlled conditions to insure privacy and anony mity for the students. Names were not used in the questionnaire, but grade levels were asked. Perry said this allows the people who analyze the data to track any drug entry into the school, and to detect any patterns or trends through the school years. Perry emphasized that students had the option of not answering questions in the survey. After the questionnaire is processed by Grand Valley State University, the informa­ tion will be put into a sum­ mary report to aid in planning education and prevention pro­ grams on drugs and alcohol for the students, schools and community. Perry said. by Jean Gallup Thornapple Kellogg Schools will save over $500,000 off the estimated cost of Page Elementary School after a number of bids came in substantially lower than expected. Bids of more than $2 million were awarded to 30 firms for construction work on the new school at a special Board of Education meeting held Nov. 12. In a session that lasted over three hours, the board selected firms to do everything from caulking for $3,200 by Mercury Caulking to electrical work by Associated Electric for $205,711. Based on incomplete figures, a substantial savings will be realized based on the difference between the estimates made by E & V. the firm which is managing the construction process, and the bids which were awarded by the school board. The estimate by E & V for asphalt paving was $52,207; the bid awarded to Wolverine Paving was $34,610. Kent Concrete won a bid for $94,980 which was estimated by E & V at $112,812. Roof ing Specialties bid $118,065 for shingle roofing; the estimate was $137,004 VanderJagt Construction was awarded a bid of $403,240 for masonrv work, the bid was $501,243 Ainsworth-Wiggcrs bid $26,292 for acoustical ceiling work; the bid by E & V was $46,392 Rite Way Plumbing was less than the estimate of $359,725 with a bid of $202,439 Advanced Roofing was awarded a bid of $16,785; the estimate was $37,350. Sobie Co. Inc, bid $36,144 for drywall installation; the estimate was $53,249, One area where EAV underestimated was carpentry work The estimate was $88,964; D&D Building was awarded a contract for $148,503 84 All the firms awarded con­ tracts are hx.ated in Western Michigan Additional bids arc still to be let for furniture. In other action at the special meeting, the board instructed E & V Contractors to secure bids for water and sewer ex­ tensions from the village of Middleville to Page Elementary Village Manager Kit Roon and the village engineer have Continued on Page 12 Cain again faces trial date by Jean Gallup Boyd Cain, embattled ex­ police chief of Middleville, faces a misdemeanor charge of demanding wage kickbacks on Tuesday. Nov.24 in 56th District Court in Hastings. The trial stems from charges that Cain, while chief of police, demanded money from a reserve officer on the Middleville police depart ment. The officer, Mike VanDorp. has since resigned. VanDorp claims Cain ordered him to pay $200 a week for Cain to ride in the patrol car with him until he was cer­ tified. He also alleges that Cain demanded a $2,000 pay­ ment lor arranging VanDorp to attend Lansing Community College's School of Criminal Justice to obtain certification Other trials pending against Cain include two sexual assault charges in Barry County and a felony embezzlement charge in Kent County. Local schools working for final budget by Jean Gallup Thornapple Kellogg Schools Superintendent Steve Garrett and his staff are work­ ing to reduce projected expen dilutes in the budget to avoid any layoff of personnel. The budget, which now has a deficit of $461,000. has been the subject of cost cut ting efforts since the Nov 2 School Board meeting, when the board asked Garrett and the Finance Committee to seek new spending plans to reduce the deficit Garren said an additional problem m determining the school's budget is the delay of money from the slate due to a veto by Governor Blanchard of several catagorual pro­ grams in the State Aid Act in­ cluding special education, vocational education, and transportation funding The district has not been forced to borrow money, as other districts have, to com­ pensate for the delay in state funds because Middleville has collected enough summer taxes to allev mte the financial crunch, he said. Garren indicated the situa­ tion is grow mg more senous each day but he hopes Lansing can reach agreement on the appropriations bills and release the money that has been withheld from schools and hospitals Another work session with Garren and the finance com­ mittee is scheduled to he held on Nov 30 for further work on this year s budget Of the proposed changes in the Michigan school system recommended by The Michigan Tax Commission, involving a new taxation system and increased control of curriculum by the state. Garren offered this comment. "There have been many pro­ posals by the state and we are still operating the way we always have What bothers me is the state is not adequate­ ly funding the programs we have now ” On the proposed shift from property taxes to an increased state sales tax recommeded by the 42 member commission Garren said "1 think we have Continued on Page 12 Andy Frontz, fulltime policeman and volunteer fireman. Local policeman joins the Middleville Fire Department "Firefighting is kind of in my blood. 1 guess," Andy Frantz says. After serving more than a year as a full time police of­ ficer m the Middleville Police Department and having the opportunity to work with the M iddle ville-Thorn apple Township Fire Department. Frantz has decided to becixne a volunteer firefighter. A former member of the Al­ bion Fire Department. Frantz said he has missed firefighting The Albion department, where he served for four years, has a nine man crew for each of three shifts. Since he's been in Mid­ dleville, Frantz said he has been impressed with the local fire department and wanted to put his training to use. His background includes seven years as an E M T. Another job Frantz likes is being Dad to Casey, his son Next week, he will take Casey to Show Biz Pizza Place to help celebrate his second birthday �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 19, 1987 NEWS OF YOUR MIDDLEVILLE^ NEIGHBORS J WEST SIDE with NORMA VELDERMAN Before I forget. I will not be calling next Sunday. We are going to New Jersey for our new grandson’s Christening on that day. So 1 will call the following Sunday. Pat and Hclaine had their second son in September Their first son is now three years old. Betty Newman entertained the Literary Club at her home. Wednesday. There were seven members there Kathy and Jim Oliver spent the weekend in Chicago Jim Verlinde said the four boys attended the MSU game Saturday The went down on the field at the end with all the over enthusiastic Spartan fans. I agree with them It was a wonderful event. Now. for the Rose Bowl. Denise Lewis said they went to see her Dad in Plainwell so he could meet his new grandson and. I believe, his first grandson. There wasn't a baby bed. of course, so ingenious Grandpa went up stairs to a dresser and brought down a drawer. The little fellow was really good. Her sister was there. We Velderman's had a very pleasant surprise. Saturday afternoon. Bette Koeplingner called to sec if we were going to be home I always had so many questions about their motorcycle and how they car­ ried a five day supply of clothes with them on all their gadding about the U.S. So they came out to show us their beautiful bike. It sure is beautiful and all the stuff they have on it! AM and FM radio, tape player. CB, warm air for cold days, and even cool for hot. They have single earphones for each of them. Let alone all the computer checks for the bike. Boy! what a lot of storage they can pack on there. Ray was telling about a cop who saw their bike with all the stuff they had on and thought it would be a good time to stop them. 1 don’t know whether Ray was breaking any laws or not. but he pulled them over and came up to them as if they had done something wrong. So as he got closer, looking so stem and smug. Ray told Bette to take off her helmet and show him her white at­ tractive hair style. When he saw that, he was very much flustered and stam­ mered something and then waved them on. They both got such a big £ i *^2 sjf i^==^ bang out of it When you see them as they drove in the driveway, they look like a very up to date young couple out for a good time. Only when they take off their helmets do you see his gray beard and her white hair They and their bike sure do look sharp. What a wonderful time they' are having. They spent years raising their family and worrying about them, now it is their families turn to worry about them if they don't call home exactly when they should. Have many more years of wonderful exploring our country. Good luck, you two. Louise Elwood said that she is going to have Garden Club this week Rod Finkbeiner said that Gary and Linda came for Sun­ day dinner. Dorothy and Don Dean had a wonderful week up at their cabin up at Christmas. It was a busy week. Greta Greiner has been very busy this last week Her daughter Barb was married to Dave Lund at Grace Lutheran Church. Saturday noon They had guests from California. Denver and Boston. Pal Tolan said the whole family went up to Baldwin to visit with her Mom and Dad. Jean and Chuck Wiennga. Chuck, Esther and son also came down. Chuck came down for deer hunting as well as visit with everyone. Bill and Marie Stehouwer came to see daughter Esther while hubby Chuck and grandson Ted, went hunting. By the way. Grandpa Ted also went hunting with them. Grandma Susy also went along with them. Pat said that she is still the super person she has always been. Like all the rest of us she finds that our body doesn't agree with what our head tells us to do. But she is still the same wonderful person she always was. Keep it up. Lady Bee! Mae Bowerman said their children and their spouses took she and Rollo out for their 58th wedding anniver­ sary Monday. Mrs. Featherly said she went with son Carl, and new wife Fay. to a spaghetti dinner Saturday They also attended the Assembly Church of God in Hastings Saturday for the supper and then for the Sun­ day service. Dick Hamilton said they heard from son Tom. He will TfoSunandNeuK Publication No. USPS 347580 1952 N Broadway - P.O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 "The Sun and News" (USPS 347 580) is published weekly by The Hastings Banner. Inc. 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 1072. Second-Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058-9998 POSTMASTER Send address changes to THE SUN ANO NEWS. P.O. B*'* B. Hastings, Ml 49058-0602. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local, Per Year........................................................................$8 00 Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties $10.00 Founded in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. TK High School honor roll told 12th Grade Ail As - Carl Boshears. Shelly Gray. Misty Knox. Jef­ frey Kuehn. Timothy Mesecar. Heather Perry. 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Marcy Winchel. Laura Windish. John Swatzell. 11th Grade .Ail As - Jeffrey Carter. Jason Reichard, Burke Thompson. Honor Roll - Lloyd Bailey. Stephanie Bamhili. Alison Borsum. Michael Brotherton. Pamela Eaglen. David French, Dawn Harder. Heather Harvey. Mark Kaechele. Amy Lipscomb. Brad Luttrell. Douglas Mesecar, Edward Neuman. Scott Parker. Micheal Seger. Todd Sprague. Derek Surdam. Honorable Mention Stacey Anderson. Katherine Bartlett. Mindra Bray, Donald be home for Christmas at Pearl Harbor and he and Ruth plan on joining them there. Donna Kenyon said Bob is north hunting, while son Rob is down here hunting deer. Hope you get one Rob! Neva Kenyon said that her daughter Gayle was spending the weekend with her Ann Kenyon said that she is still entertaining her very un­ comfortable and very unwelcomed guest, the gout this week. Because of this she has not been able to do much all week. Give him a big boot right out the door, Ann. Mary Vander Wai said that her parents, Harold and Mary Noah are at Kay and Melvin’s cabin up north. They have sure had at least three days of beautiful weather. Mary had a friend over from Battle Creek for Saturday night supper. Sunday, Mary had son John and wife over for dinner. lyla Norton also attended Barb and Dave Lund's wed­ ding and reception Saturday, lyla said that it was a very beautiful wedding. Stein’s had just returned home from Regina's brother, Leo LaPort’s wedding, near Cleveland. Ohio. The Stein's were there from Friday through Sunday evening. They had beautiful weather. Betty White said for the first time in his very short life her grandson was given a clean bill of health after his heart surgery. Gary had come to go hunting with his dad so wife Kathy and son came to stay w uh Betts and just gloat and gaze at a healthy and active young man Of course thay managed to get m a lot of visaing, also. Edna Steeby is now a new resident of Lincoln Meadows. She moved in Saturday night. And she is settled in. but a lit­ tle tired. But she will bounce back and be her old self pronto. Her telephone number is the same as her old one. so that is the correct number in the book. Brant Overmire, Pat and Glen Schondalmayer's grand­ son was a very fortunate deer hunter and got his first buck on opening morning. Sunday evening, when Pat was telling the g<xxi news, Grandpa Glen didn’t even know it yet! Likewise we didn’t know whether he got one before Glen did. Good hunting, Brent! How did the Polaroid picture turn out? Good? Son Greg Cox, Maggie and Brian came out to see Charlie and Donna Cox Saturday. Sunday afternoon Johnny’s two brothers Pete and Marv and wives came over for the afternoon. Before they left we scooted down to see the log cabin home about one mite down Heath road, as you turn off M-37 going east. It is on your left just on the other side of the little creek that is just down below the house. I think it is really nice and I love the second story win­ dows, with their different shapes. Johnny says that he can’t say much for my taste. But I think it is a very at­ tractive home and in a beautiful setting. I guess they have moved into their home and are going to finish it themselves. You folks ought to go and gawk slowly by it and tell me what you think of if. Hope some of you agree with me and not all with Johnny. Write us a letter! The Sun and News welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means for readers to express an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letter must include the signature, address and tele­ phone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libel­ ous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Britten. Peter Donker, Jill Dussia. Katherine Elies, Juliette Esakson. Jodie Fitch. John Frei. Martha Funk. William Glover. Jennifer Groves. Nickote Harrison. Scott A. Jackson. Todd Kid­ der. Annette LaBme. Mark Law, Stacie Lutz. Michael McGuire. Adelle McLain. Anthony Neeson. Angela Pullen. Sharia Raab. Jill Ramsey. And.xa Reurink. Kimberly Rillema. Sarah Sabin. Eric Seubring. Michael Smith. Stacey Steeby. Timothy Trumbull. Keith VanderWoude. Christopher VanStee. Marc Wiley. Tammie Williams, Lisa Wyatt. James York. 10th Grade All .As - Corey Dean. Mag­ gie James. Robert Lawrence. Sara Sclleck. Honor Roll - Amanda Baerman. Lynette Barton. Shelby Bodell, Jennifer Carter. Catherine Corrigan. Michele Duyser. Jennifer Eichenberg. Jennifer Flynn. James Grube, Marcie Henry , John Jousma, Robin Kidder. Rochelle Kuehn. Michael Millhouse, Petra Muller. Tori Novakowski. Amy Rector. Enn Roon. Thomas Thatcher Honorable Mention - Troy Bailey. Bonnie Bekkenng. Sheri Bray. Katherine Brock. Bradley Buehler. Patricia Cisler, Gina Cline, Baden Coleman, Mark Cooley, Delbert Craven. Kimberly Curtis, Charles Dennis. Catherine Grube. Michelle Helman, Todd Hulst, Jeffery Hypnar, Aimee Jeffery, David Kaechele, Amy Mugridge, Kelly Neuman, Craig Northrop. Tony Palmer, Amy Pelli, Jason Pratt. Michael Rauschenberger, Andrew Roy, Bradley Shellenbarger, Ginger Slovinski, Amy VanArtsen. Nancy Vandal. Staci VerStrate. Sherry Walton. Kelly Zugel. 9th Grade AH .As - Diane Bender. Robert Flikkema. Matthew Standee Susan Wheeler. Honor Roll - Brian Appel. Jamie Beuschel. Marc Botvin. Jason Carpenter. Mary Cisler. Jennifer Cote, Amy Cravero. Zachary Curths. Donald Filcek. James Freeman. Nathan Hillman. Polly Kidder. Michele Kooiman. Aaron Lytle. Jestin McWhinney. Jamie Payne. John Scheib. Susan Smelker. Amy Smit. April Stambach. Regina Stein. Jefferson Thompson. Matthew Wiesenhofer. Honorable Mention Maureen Bartlett. Cynthia Baughn. Heather Bcsmer. Danna Carpenter Joshua Carpenter, Carey Christian. Todd Coe. Laura Converse, Timothy Corrigan. Bcthann DeHaan. Pamela Elkins, Cara Errair. Jason Frei, Shawn Frey. Shawn Frey. Trena Hermenitt. Andrew Hutchins. Anthony Jones. Teresa King. Julie Kooiman. Douglas Manage, LeAnn Matson. Melanie McCaul. Joseph Mc­ Clelland. Tracy Medaris. Jen nifer Merrill. Jennifer Mid dleton. Chad Moore Wendy Neeson, Shannon Newman. Betsy Ovcrbeck. Chad Phillips, Amy Pullen, George Rcplogle, Deanna Riley. Tracy Robertson, Jason Rogers. Krista Rothhaar, Kirk Schcib, Penny Sccord. Susan Seger, Philip Seubring, Faith Smith. Tracie Smith. Kristina Thaler. Koren Thomas. Christine Thompson, Scott Van Aartsen, Steven Van Duine, Michele VanSickle, Corey Webster, Michael Wierenga, Rawlin Wixxl, Wendy Yoder. Meet Middleville’s newest dentist Dr. Mark Peterson by Jean Gallup Dr Mark Peterson. D.D.S., has joined Dr. James Budde in his dental practice at 213 Main street in Middleville Peterson attended Grand Rapids Junior College, Calvin College in Grand Rapids and the University of Detroit Den­ tal School, before opening his first practice in Grand Rapids in 1983 Dr James Reagan, who has been in practice with Dr. Budde for three years, is leav­ ing to devote full time to his office in Lowell. Reagan plans to leave by the first of the year, and Peterson will expand his hours in the Middleville office at that time. Peterson is interested in tooth implants and is taking further study in that area. He also maintains an office in Grand Rapids. BILLIE’S BEAUTY SALON “On the Lake" 555 S Shore Ome Green Lake Call 891-8017 Open Days and Evenings By Appointment BILLIE RUbSELL. OWNER S ■*£ SAVE loci TlQN �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 19, 1987 I Page 3 Middleville honors veterans ■ i 7 i l‘v si U ' - rk ■ i 1 Bearing arms and flags, veterans march across the bridge over the T^°™PP,e River in the annual Veterans Day ceremonies. Middleville V.F.W Post 7548. Caledonia American Legion Post 305, Vermontville Vietnam Y®ter°nsQPos’329, the 18th Indiana Light Artillery Civil War Group, and the Middleville Boy Scout Troop 65 were all represented at the Nov. 11 tribute to American servicemen and women in Middleville. Members of the Vermontville Vietnom Veterans Post 329 pause outside the V.F.W. Holl in Middleville after the ceremony on the bridge on Veterans Day. Larry Henley (left) and Sandy Rogers of the 18th Indiana Light Artillery Civil War group warm up after the Veterans Day ceremony. Holiday workshop, bazaar set The Caledonia Elementary This is a non-fund raiser School P T O will sponsor the organized for the kids to make Holiday Workshop and their own holiday crafts for Bazaar, on Dec 5. gifts The supplies are pur- i Countree Christmas i • OPEN HOUSE • Featuring ... Handcarved Wooden Swans, Hundreds of Exquisite New Handmade Items, Whimseys, Bunches, Baskets and Baby's Breath. Herb Wreaths Swags Potpourri & Charming Wicker Baby Carriages. Friday, Nov. 27 Saturday, Nov. 28, 1987 10:00 a m. until 6:00 p.m 4573 Bender Rd . Middleville Ml 49333 chased or donated and the cost is a dollar or less per craft. With the help of parent volunteers the kids make the craft and can get it gift wrap­ ped free. Other activities include; photos with Santa, cookies to decorate, bake gixxis for sale. Christmas plants, professional artists to do a sketch of your child, and lunch will be served thru out the day. The Bazaar will be located tn the gym and will feature many homemade crafts created bv this areas talented people If you have any questions call Angie Snyder KM 1-8565. or to donate lime or to volunteer, call Barb Zy Istra 698-9434 or Alice VanSweden 698-6253 There’s a better way to save. When you put your hard earned money in a mattress, all it does is sleep. What you want is to put it to work for you, earning interest, and that’s where our many savings plans, money market accounts, IRAs and CDs come in. They ’re all high interest-earners and each offers the added protection of being insured by the government for up to $100,000. (That’s something your mat­ tress won’t da) We have savings plans that will fit your needs and budget and we’ll be glad to tell you about them. Stop in anytime. LENDER CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 9548 (M-37) Thursday, 6:30 p.m. 267 E. Main Street - CALEDONIA - BINGO Ph. 891-8113 STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA Offices in Caledonia & Dutton 3205 68th St. S.E. - DUTTON - Ph. 698-6337 �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 19. 1987 Artifacts uncovered by Middleville family bs Jean Gallup If you would like to know what the front page story on Did you enjoy our Senior Citizen Trip to Mackinac Island? Monday the Caledonia Senior Citizens went to Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo to see the play “Singing in the Rain" It was very well given and we really enjoyed it How about our beautiful weather? A surprise' Dianne and Frank Drogaubki and family from California are visiting her folks Bcrnadine and Harry Reaser Frank will enjoy ( some deer hunting, too I hear that Russel Cisler got one the first day. Good luck boy. Tuesday evening I attended O.E.S. Really enjoyed myself. Jeannie Soest came and got me. Good to see the fnends once more. Thursday was Busy Bee with Rugh Kollar Loretta Clark. Josephine Noffie and I attending from Caledonia. Thursday. Shirley Reaser from Hastings and Bernadine Reaser shopped in Grand Rapids Saturday the Sponger clan had noon luncheon at Circle Inn and celebrated Clark s birthday Sunday many attended the Boy Scout pancake breakfast (after church I at the Wagon Wheel in Caledonia. Clarke and I spent Sunday afternoon with Jim and Mary Springer at Delton. We talked with Dorothy Fischer in Texas Sunday and found Elmer in the hospital. He is doing well and will soon be home again. That accident has caused many problems. the Sun and News was for the first week of October in I966. Cindy Brooks or her husband Bob could probably tell you. June Tungate attended the “Social Club" potluck dinner Nov. 12 at the home of Ladema Schroder in Caledonia. They all heard about our trip to Mackinac and "Calamity Jane" on George. Mary spent the weekend with her mother Gertrude Higley Gertrude was over to see us on Friday. She is much better again. Mary Beth W itte and sons from Spring Lake spent Fri­ day with Grandma Tungate. Lots of fun for her. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 'People that care'' 314 East Main St. in Middleville at the Community Hall Sunday Service 9:30 a m. (616)532-6195 Pastor Monte C. Bell ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD FIRST BAPTIST M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday Morning Worship. 6 30 am. Sunday School............................................................... am. Sunday Morning Worship................ 11 00 a m. 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 111 Church Street Rev. Carl Staser, Pastor 795-3798 9 45 a m 11 00 a m 9 30am Rev. Gil Boersma 765-5316 Church Office Phone 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St “The Church where everybody is somebody ... ... andlesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School Sunday .Morning Worship Sunday t vemng Worship Wednesday Mtdneek prayer & Bible study Rev. William Dobson, Pastor 9 30 a m 10 30 a m b 00 p m 7 00 p m 891-8923 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School t vemng Worship Service 10 00 a m 1115 am bOOpm YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor • ■ Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev. Wayne Kiel, Pastor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen, Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar, Director of Christian Education Rev. Robert Cerke Sunday School Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship a.m. a.m. p.m. p m PEACE REFORMED • Kraft Ave. & 84th St.‘Caledonia, Ml 9:45 11:00 6:00 6:45 Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Rev. Wayne Smith, Rector Sunday Schedule Adult Choir.............................................................. .M0 a.m Church School & Adult Education------------------- 9 30 a.m Holy Eucharist 10 30 am Weekday Eucharists Wednesday .7:15 am.Thursday................73J0 pan Call for information about youth choir. Bible Study youth group, and other activities Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass........................................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass................................. 9:00 a.m. and 11 00 a.m. First Friday Mass................................. 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School.....................9:30 a.m. Morning Worship............... 11 00 a.m. Rev Dr. Robert L. Wessman Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 Attend the Church Service of Your Choice LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired).......................9:45a.m. Sunday School.............................. 11:10 a m Sunday*Evening Service.............................................7.00p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade)............Wed., 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship. ...Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rev Kenneth Vaught OBITUARIES MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Ivan J. Thaler, 79, of Middleville died Monday, Nov. 16,1987 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Thaler was bom May 4, 1908 at Leighton Twp„ Alle­ gan County, the son of Joseph and Ellen (Aubil) Thaler. He graduated from Caledonia High School in 1927. He married Doris N. Hupp on November 30, 1933 and had been engaged in farming all of his working life. Mr. Thaler was honored with a plaque for his many years of service on the Thornapple-Kellogg School Board. He was an active member of the Leighton United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Doris; his children, Wendall and Jean Thaler of Morrisville, IN, Janet and Terry Rosenberg of Florida, Nancy Smith of Moline and Warren and Linda Thaler of Gun Lake, Middle­ ville; 11 grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; one brother, Harold Thaler of Wayland; three sisters, Mary (Ray) Linton of Alto, Myrtle McCarty and Dorothy (Donald) Dutcher, both of Caledonia; one brother-in-law. Dr. and Mrs. Lynn Hupp of Climax, MO; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 at Leighton United Methodist Church with Rev. Kenneth Vaught officiating. Burial will be at Hooker Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Leighton United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. IRS seeks volunteers to assistance taxpayers CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH discoveries. Cindy said. Bob said there are many more things to be sorted and read, and he finds the World War II articles and adver­ tisements of that time quite interesting. “I don’t think of them as having a great value." Brooks said."I just think they are great to read Norma Velderman. a member of the Heritage Club of Middleville, will contact the Brooks family in the next few weeks and offer to help catalogue, sort, and preserve the papers and artifacts. Ivan J. Thaler CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer After purchasing the late Lester Curtis house and estate on Fremont Street in Mid­ dleville this summer, they discovered Sun and News newspapers dating back to 1962 They also found copies of the Grand Rapids Press from the 1930s and 1940s. issues of the Saturday Evening Post from 1943 to 1946 and greeting cards dating from 1895. in­ cluding birthday, anniversary and Christmas cards English candy tins from the early 1900s with pictures of the royal family painted on them are part of the 891-8028 If you enjoy helping people and working with them to make a difficult task easier, VITA may be for you. VITA is the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program spon­ sored by the Internal Revenue Service. IRS is now accepting volunteers for training courses to help taxpayers with their tax returns. VITA assists lower income, elderly, handicapped and non­ English speaking individuals who have problems preparing their own returns. Assistance is provided at community locations such as community centers, libraries and churches. VITA volunteers include college students, members of professional business organizations, retirement, religious, military and civic groups. Volunteers learn to prepare simple tax returns by successfully completing a special training course in basic income tax return preparation. Instructors and training materials are provided free by the IRS. Training is conducted in December through January at convenient location*. IRS says for the next several weeks they will be signing up volunteers and making ar rangements for organizations to sponsor VITA programs. Last year 1,000 Michigan volunteers helped prepare over 22,000 tax returns through the VITA program. Sign up as a volunteer or ar­ range a VITA program for an organization by calling the IRS toll-free number, 1 800-424-1040. As for the Taxpayer Education Coor­ dinator, extension 3674. Advertise Ph. 795-3345 SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church 150 131ST AVE GUN LAKE • PHONE 792-2889 Timothy Kuhtic, Steven Campbell, Regina Bedard, Justin Moser, Christy Taugher, Rasalie Campbell, Patricia Sullivan, Douglas Cameron and Adelaide Devine are celebrating birthdays this week! Congratulations! Please keep Michael Novosel, father of Barbara Rook, who is very ill, in your prayers. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 19. 1987 I Page 5 Second craft bazaar held at Holy Family Shirley Stoddard displays her handiwork. The second annual craft bazaar held at Holy Family Catholic Church was wellattended by people interested in hand-made items. Cathy Shaft shows a display board of crafts at the bazaar held in Caledonia lost Saturday. Betty and Allen Nichols both do punch embroidery in their spare time. Middleville bazaar held for 3rd year It pays to have your CD at PrimeBank. Certificate of Deposit Bonus Point Option Program Safe, Secure, Guaranteed Return Now when you renew or open a CD with PrimeBank, you may qualify for a higher rate of interest. We will pay you up to 30 Bonus Points above our regular CD interest rates. All PrimeBank CD s are federally insured up to $100,000. See your PrimeBank Personable Banker for more information Zela Borton shows het giant mums made of silk at the third annual bazaar in Middleville organist by her mother. Mary Borton. PrimeBank Federal Saving* Bank 795-3361 We're out to be your Bank. Member FSUC Equal Opportunity Lender �Page 6 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 19. 1987 Caledonia, Middleville jazz bands to hold concert NEWS OF YOUR CALEDONIA NEIGHBORS with JEAN SOEST Tuesday evening was Caledonia's Order of the Eastern Stars regular meeting. Their next meeting will be held on Dec 8. Many Eastern Star members from the area at­ tended the Kent County Association meeting at the Grand Rapids Masonic Tem­ ple on Wednesday. Nov. II. Three of Debra Soest's girl friends attended a slumber party on Nov. 13 at the Soest house in honor of Deb's birthday Saturday afternoon Robby Thompson. Mike Ayers. Shirley Soest and Shannon at the pool in honor of Robby's birthday. They had a good time too! Mr and Mrs Hugh Kegernes enjoyed dinner at Frankenmuth Sunday afternoon Did you go to the Boy Scouts terrific pancake breakfast Sunday9 If you didn't you missed a good meal It seemed so good Sunday to once again listen to the Caledonia UM church's choir They are really quite good Homemakers will be meeting on Thursday Nov. 19 in the church lounge at 7 p.m. The Sound of Joy will be presenting an evening concert at Caledonia U M Church on Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. Invite a friend or neighbor, and bring your family! Hope to see you there. The Caledonia U.M.W. are once again having the mitten tree where you may donate mittens, hats or scarves. All items will be brought to the Community House for Christmas distribution to needy children. Thank you to everyone who contributed their crafts for the Caledonia U.M. church’s booth at the Eastbrook Chari­ ty Bazaar Thank you to all who work­ ed at our booth, helped with set up. take down, and decorations We deeply appreciate all the helping hands A community blood drive will be held on Dec. 7 from 4-9 p.m. at Caledonia Elementary gym. Give someone the gift of life, give a unit of blood. I found out that a very faithful blood donor could give a gallon of blood in about one year. It takes 8 units of blood to make one gallon and you have to wait six weeks between the times you can give blood. The Caledonia girls basket­ ball team is winning again. Currently leading the O.K Blue with a 12-0 mark. Keep it up “Sweet Ladies”. Caledonia Elementary P.T.O. will sponsor their an­ nual “Holiday Workshop and Bazaar" on Saturday Dec. 5. The bazaar will run from 9 a m. to 3 p.m. and will feature many local, homemade crafts This is also a non-fund raiser organized for the kids to make their own holiday crafts for gifts Congratulations to Troy Shane who was picked for West Michigan's AllConference O K Blue offense team Troy led the Caledonia teams offense, who have rush­ ed for 737 yards in the first six games. Congratulations to John Barstis. Tim Hodgkinson, Doug Curtis, Jeff Pierce, Dave Smith. Mark Cherpes, and Sam Wilkinson who have been named to the West Michigan’s All-Conference O.K. Blue boys cross country team. Congratulations also to Deb Schumacher and Terri Ruehs who have been named to the West Michigan All- KETTLE LAKE ELEMENTARY PTO S “Kountry Kettle Homespun Bazaar” 9 November 21 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 68th & Whitneyville Road k K JI K Something for everyone M W • Rattle tor a Handmade Quilt • Over 400 Quality Crafters J^ ■ • Baked Goods • Lunch available ■ Plan to spend the day. enjoy the Holiday atmosphere and ■ 9finish your Holiday shopping 3 XUUBJBMB WKWWWWWWWtWWWWWwl On Thursday. Dec 3. the Caledonia and Thomapple Kellogg High School Jazz Bands will present a joint con­ cert at 7.30 p m in the Caledonia High School gym­ nasium. This concert is open to the general public and admission will be free Each band will present Thanksgiving dinner at Dutton It's time to make your reservations for our annual Thanksgiving Dinner Parents and grandparents are invited to come and have dinner with their children on Nov. 20th. The cost is $1.50 for adults and SI for pre-schoolers. Please call before Nov. 17 if you plan to come so we can get a count for the kitchen For more information call 698-8982. Conference O.K Blue girls cross country team Congratultions to Victor Olthouse from Caledonia and Barbara M Grevers from Alto on donating one gallon of their blood to the Grand Valley Blood Program Congratulations to Melinda Ann Williamson and Michael James Cutlip were married on Sept 5 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. Parents of the couple are Don and Cathy Williamson of Middleville and Bill and Saucev Cutlip of Milwaukee. Wis Congratulations to Karen Ruth Dailey and Paul Daniel Giper who exchanged wed­ ding vows on Aug. 29 at Peace Reformed Church in Middleville. Parents of the couple are John and Judy Dailey and Dale and Helen Gipe. all of Caledonia. On Thursday and Friday last week Eva Engle went to Dawagiac and Niles to attend the memorial service of her aunt. Mrs. Josephine De Long. Thursday. Friday and Saturday the West Michigan Conference U.M Women held an Officers Training at Wesley Woods Camp Eva Engle attended Friday night and Saturday Lyle and Margaret Stauffer. Carole Killgore. Jeanne Gorhouse, George and Althea Atkens met for lunch and cake to celebrate Ruth and Roy Paul s 57th wedding anniver­ sary Saturday. Our condoiances to the family of Georgia Hamacher, 73. who passed away Mon­ day. Nov 9 at Metropolitan Hospital about five selections of vary­ ing sty le and the program will conclude with the bands per­ forming together on the final selection. Both jazz bands are a part of the curriculum in their high schools. The Middleville group meets daily and Caledonia's group meets three mornings each week. Open house to honor Mr. Cross The family of Howard Cross will hold an open house in honor of Howard s 80th birthday . Saturday. Nov. 28 from 1-3 p.m. Friends are invited to stop in at 320 West Main Street Middleville and share Howard’s special day. Clarence Richardson and Debra Killgore Georgia is remembered from in the late 1930s when she was a beauty operator in Caledonia. Ralph (Hank) Gehl was ill last week with bronchial problems. Ray Tolan had the misfor­ tune to suffer a heart attack, our best wishes to him. Ward and June Tolan have been staying with Orrie and Dorothy Martin to be closer to their doctor in Caledonia. Our condolances to the family of baby Trent Henry Fischer, darling infant son of Vincent and Michelle Fischer, who went to be with Jesus on Nov. 9 at birth. Tom and Caroline Fischer of Caledonia; Albert and Judy Jagt of Ada; Warren and Leona Fischer of Missouri; Joe and Marian Misak of Caledonia; Jake and Jenny Jagt of Lowell and great grandma Irene Huver all have our sympathy. Teri Gehl and Ann. Tom Gehl and Kim. Bob Gehl and Thelma Gehl all attended the funeral Friday for Teri’s father. Herman Koenig held at Arsalowicz East Funeral Parlor in Grand Rapids and St. Thomas Church. Thursday evening they, with Sue Fleischmann and Tammy Johnson, attended the Rosary Service. Burial at Woodlawn. Teri Gehl’s brother, Jim Koenig and wife and baby flew up from Florida for the weekend for the funeral of their dad. Wilbur Raab and Elugene Raab both got their deer Sun­ day morning. Hope your luck was as good. See ya next week. Killgore-Richardson announce engagement Debora Lyn Killgore and Clarence E. Richardson. Jr. will be married March 12. 1988. Parents of the couple are Carole Killgore of Caledonia and Clarence Richardson Sr. of Bloomingdale. The bride-to-be is a student at Western Michigan Univer­ sity; the future groom is atten ding Kalamazoo Valley Com munity College and is employed by the U.S Postal Service Caledonia Future Farmers of America Alumni formed On Nov. 9. 1987. the Caledonia F.F.A. Alumni/Friends of Agriculture Association was formed. The main purpose of the organization is to pro­ mote, develop and support the Caledonia F.F.A. chapter Officers were elected as follows: president, Adam Wegner, vice president. Col­ lin Crumback. secretarytreasurer, Shelly Pickard Wegner, reporter-historian, Lani Stephens Forbes. State Council Representatives, Jan Meyer Sweers and Don Steeby. Committees were set up in the areas of membership and recruitment, scholarship, finance, FFA chapter ac­ tivities. education and promo­ tion, and transportation Meetings will be held on the third Thursday of each month in the vocational agriculture room at Caledonia High School at 8 p.m Membership in the Alumni/Friends of Agriculture is open to anyone who is interested in helping support the Caledonia F.F A. chapter. Dues have been set at $15 annually for active member­ ship. and $5 annually for associate membership. Charter memberships will be available for a limited amount of time. Anyone in­ terested in joining the Association and helping to support FFA activities may contact: Mrs. Shelly Pickard Wegner, secretary treasurer,, 3049 108th Street, Caledonia. MI 49316 at telephone no 891-8989 or Mrs Lani Stephens Forbes, reporter historian, 4909 Thornapple River Dr.. Grand Rapids, Ml 49508 Call 698-0394 Mathieu urges OK ofsenior prescription assistance legislation State Representative Thomas C. Mathieu (D-Grand Rapids) today urged the Senate Senior Citizens Com­ mittee to approve legislation he has sponsored to provide prescription drug assistance to needy senior citizens to pre­ vent a “medical disaster” for thousands of Michigan seniors He said that 6,000 West Michigan senior citizens will be without prescription drug coverage when Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan discontinues its “ ‘ Medicare Plus ’ ’ insurance coverage on Dec. 31, 1987. Rep Mathieu said the ap­ proaching deadline makes the need for his legislation to pro vide prescription drug assistance for low-income seniors all the more pressing. “My prescription assistance bill passed the House back in May with wide bipartisan sup­ port,' said Rep. Mathieu “But it’s sat in the Senate Senior Citizens Committee since then We’ve got an urgent situation here and they’re sitting on their hands.” BETTY’S Beauty Saion Phone 795-9062 A Iso Evenings By Appointment 7105 PARMALEE ROAD 116 Mile E of Whitneyville �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 19, 1987 / Page 7 TK girls drop finale to Godwin, 51-43 Middleville sophomore Maggie James (23) dribbles around a Godwin defender in the final game of the regular season for the lady Trojans. Trojan junior Pam Eaglan (21) takes a jump shot to score two of her 11 points in Tuesday’s game between Thornapple Kellogg and Godwin. Godwin built a comfortable first quarter lead and withsuxxi a late second half charge to knock off Mid­ dleville 51-43 Tuesday night. Godwin led 23-5 after one quarter before Middleville began its surge. The Trojans cut the lead to 33-20 at the half and 43-34 by the end of the third period. Middleville outscored the Wolverines for the third straight period in the fourth quarter. 9-8. but couldn't get any closer. Middleville drops to 9-11 overall and 8-6 in the league with the loss. Pam Eaglan led the Trojans with 11 points. Martha Funk added 10 points. 10 rebounds and four steals Shelly Gray and Marvie Henry added four steals. The Middleville jayvee basketball team completed an unbeaten league season w ith a 56-34 pasting of the Wolverines. The team is 19-1 overall. at Middle Villa Inn for a... — Delicious Thanksgiving Buffet — WHICH INCLUDES ... • Sliced Turkey • Fried Shrimp • Carved Ham • Potatoes & Gravy • Vegetable • Gourmet Table • Go back for refills as often as you like and you don't have to do the dishes! ADULTS......................................$895 CHILDREN (Under 10)............ *475 CHILDREN (Under 5). . . . FREE Serving Noon ’til 6 p.m. Senior Shelly Gray (22) goes up for two in the Middleville loss to Godwin Tuesday night F. James Budde, D.D.S. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. FAMILY DENTISTRY New Patients Welcome y Thanksgiving \ Bowling y— Coupon "'4 V On November 26th 7 everyone in your party can bowl for $1.50 per game. Shoe rental includ­ ed. Please call for \ reservations. / OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL ... 795-9277 MIDDLEVILLE Insurance and Medicaid Accepted J3 MiddleVilla M-37 Just North of Middleville FOR RESERVATIONS CALL ... 795-3640 or 891-1287 Don't forget at Middle Villa you have a choice of two bands on Friday & Saturday Nights. �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 19. 1987 Nine Scots are named to All-League Cross Country teams The 1987 O K Blue Girls’ Cross Country A 11 Conference team was recently picked. Named to the team were: Michelle Snyder. God­ win; Deb Schumacher. Caledonia; Julie Koolman, Middleville; Kathy Strout. Godwin; Dawn Zalis. Hamilton; Terri Ruehs. Caledonia; Cara Errair. Mid­ dleville; Carrie Tencate. Hamilton; Stephanie Carlton. Godwin; Tricia Becksford, Hamilton and Amy Seyster, Godwin. The 1987 O.K Blue Boys Cross Country A 11 Conference team John Barstis. Caledonia; Mark Cherpes, Caledonia; Doug Curtis. Caledonia; Tim Hodgkinson. Caleodnia; Jeff Pierce. Caledonia; Dave Smith. Caledonia; Sam Wilkinson. Caledonia. Mike Sheppardson. Lee; Scott Ward. Byron Center; Steve Doug Curtis. Deb Schumocher. John Barstis. Mark Cherpes. Becker. Middleville; Steve Hippensteel. Comstock Park and Mike McIntyre, Godwin. Honorable Mention: Ken Carpenter, Middleville. Ed Neuman. Middleville and Warren Kidder. Middleville. Bowling League results Thursday Night (Tas.sk Bowling Gavin Chevrolet & Buick 28’6-11'6. Paragon 27-13. Garbow Real Estate 25-15, Robertson Plbg & Heating 23-17, Seif & Sons Chevrolet Inc. 23-17. Good Pal harms 21-19. Cascade Home Im­ provement 21 19. Doug’s Auto Service 19-21. Geukes' Meat Market 19-21, Cinder Pharmacy 18-22. A.B. Lock 17’6-22'6, Simpson In­ dustries 17’6-22’6, Thornap­ ple Kitchen 17'6-22Vi. Marposs 17-23. Middle Villa 15-12. Northern Equipment 11-29. High (James - B. Boyle 235. B. Boyle 233. D. Stauf- Call Sun & News Classifieds Ph: 795-3345 far 232. D Klunder 229. D Pickard 227. High Series - B. Boyle 626. R Eaton 610. R. Doombos 596. D Klunder 583. D. Pickard 579. Villa Lassies Stephenson & Lawyer 27-13. Geukes Market 25-15, Lescoa 24-16. Shoemaker Builders 24-16. Western Auto 23- 17, Good GMC 21-19, Gavins Chev. 20-20, Profes­ sional Pharmacy 19-21, Yankee Springs Golf 19-21, Baughman Marina 18-21 Vi, Bruce’s Frame 18-22, Viking 18-22, Unity Satellite 17'6-2216. Middle Villa 17-23. Kuhtics 16-24. Booth Insurance 15-25. High Series - K. Wieringa 600. B. West 554. M. Daniels 531, T Williams 518. K. Kelley 517. M Riley 517. High Games - K. Wieringa 221, M Daniels 220. P CoI­ ler 208. E. Thomas 203. B West 194 Bow lerettes American Redecoration 27-13. Village Beauty Nook 24- 16. Hair We Are 18-22. Seif & Sons 18-22, Hastings City Bank 17-23. Phils Pizzeria 16-24. High Series - E. Brodock 559. T. Cooley 557. D. Levett 548. V. Gillispie 509, D Blough 501. High Games - D. Levett 211. C. Smke 207. T Cooley 197. E. Brodock 190, V. Colbom 18b HELP WANTED We soon will be offering self-service gasoline 24 hours. We are currently ac­ cepting applications for part-time third shift cashiers. Duties will include handling transactions through a passthru window, light cleaning and occa­ sional paperwork. Two part-time cashiers will be hired. Excellent oppor­ tunity for people whose spouse is working a third shift. Caledonia Standard Service M-37 and Main Street, Caledonia Phone — 891-1496 All-Conference Wilkinson. Sam All-Conference Hodgkinson. Tim All-Conference Pierce. Jeff All-Conference Smith. Dave Scots complete cross country season The 1987 Fighting Scot Cross Country team has just completed another very suc­ cessful season. The Scot’s season dual meet record was 14 wins and 0 losses. The Scots also won the O.K. Blue Conference meet and were champions of the 21-team ”B” Regional. The Scots were also very suc­ cessful in the multi-team in­ vitational as they won cham­ pionship trophies at Mid­ dleville and Fennville and se­ cond place trophies at Olivet and Rockford. The Scots con­ cluded their season by finishing in 6th place at the B’’ State meet. Earning varsity cross coun­ try letters were John Barstis. Mike Berends, Paul Bur­ chfield. Matt Bums. Mark Cherpes. Doug Curtis. Jeff Groendyke, Tim Hodgkinson. Andy Lillie, Mike Nickels, Jeff Pierce, Mark Prins, Dave Smith, Curt Van Meter, Dai Wessman and Sam Wilkinson. Leading point scorers were Dave Smith 265, John Barstis 230, Tim Hodgkinson 226, Mark Cherpes 199, Doug Curtis 165, Jeff Pierce 160 and Sam Wilkinson 133. Mileage leaders for the 1987 season were Dai Wessman 551, Tim Hodgkinson 538, Jeff Pierce 447, John Barstis Eight Trojans named to O-K Blue grid team Eight Middleville players have been named to the 1987 O-K Blue all-league football team. On offense. Kenn Kares and Dave Boshears were named to the line while Tim Mesecar was selected to the backfield. On defense. Lance Pat- noude. Bob Dunkelberger. Jeff Page and Steve Egleston were named as either linebackers or down linemen and Brad Van Sickle made the team as a back. Kevin Martinez was honorable mention on the team. 414, Sam Wilkinson 396, Dave Smith 382 and Mike Berends. Earning A11 Conference honors were John Barstis. Mark Cherpes. Doug Curtis. Tim Hodgkinson. Jeff Pierce. Dave Smith and Sam Wilkinson TK Jayvees continue winning streak Middlville continued their streak by defeating Maple Valley 43 to 31 and Comstock Park 37 to 13 in jayvee basketball. Against the Lions, TK jumped out in front 12 to 4 in the first quarter and were ahead at the half 19 to 13. Scoring for the Trojans were: Gina Cline 4. Robin Kidder 5 points, with 7 points apiece were Vai Jackiewicz and Petra Muller, and with 15 points was Jennifer Karel. Good going. Lady Trojans. The jayvees, with only one league game to play, assured themselves of being on top of the league by defeating Com­ stock Park Again the Trojans jumped out in front and were ahead 18 to 9 at the half In the third quarter, they outscored C.P. by 15 to 1 and were able to go on to victory. Jennifer Karel, Vai Jackiewicz and Robin Kidder had 6 points apiece, and Cathy Grube had 12 points. STARTING NOV. 9, NEW WINTER HOURS will be Mon., Fri., Sat. 9 to 6 or by Appt. Country Crafts and Gifts for Christmas • Cider • Caramel Apples • Preserves • Honey & Apples — Gift Packs Available — Hilton s Apple Acres 2893 108th St., Caledonia, Ml Middleville resident is LSSC student pres. Steven C. Mulder, son of Mr and Mrs Timothy C. Mulder of Middleville, has been elected president of the Lake Superior Sure Universi­ ty student body Mulder is a 1985 graduate of South Christian High School where he was a member of the golf and tennis teams, the symphonic band. National Honor Society and the marching band At LSSU. Mulder is a junior majonng in electrical engineering technology and robotics engineering technology He was a student senator 1986-87. social direc­ tor. second vice president and leadership director for the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity . He is also a member of the LSSU Curriculum, Cultural Affairs and Issues and Intelelct committees. He was employed during the past summer as a pricing and purchasing agent with Layman Welding Supply. This Space FOR RENT! Call... 795-3345 891-8019 REPORTER WANTED Part-time position on expan­ ding weekly newspaper. Cover Caledonia community events, government and schools. You'll enjoy meeting people, seeing your work published. Must have flexible hours. Apply to: Editor J-Ad Graphics P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 19, 1987 / Page 9 Caledonia Gymnasts capture invitational The Caledonia Gymnastic Club girls Class IV captured the Gym America Invitational hjov. 8 in Ann Arbor. •The squad was led by Jr. Beth Jousma who captured first place on all four events plus allround with scores of 7-55 on vault 7.5 on bars. 7,95 on beam. 8 1 on floor and 31.10 allround The squad continued its assault with excellent perfor­ mances by Sara and Stephanie lAxter both of whom qualified f6r sectional meets with scores of 8.1 on vault. Goodnough for 1st place. 5.2 on bars for 10th 7.15 on bc^ni for 5th. 7.45 on floor for 5th and a allround score of 27.90 for 3rd place for Sara Stehame was close behind with equally impressive scores of 7.75 on vault for 4th. 4.85 on bars. 7.30 on beam for 4th, 7.45 on floor for 7th and an allround score Cheese to be distributed November 19 Nov 19 will be the cheese commodity day in Caledonia, at the American Ixgion Hall from IO a m. to 5 p.m. Don’t forget your registra­ tion card. For more information call Lillian 891 8135. at 27.35 for 5th Caledonia’s. Children Division kept put­ ting the pressure on the other gymnastic schools girls with fine performances from Katie Brandt who scored 7.55 on vault for 8th. 5.15 on bars. 6.3 on beam. 7.5 on floor for 4th and a total score of 26.50 for 9th. Julie Palazolo also had a very fine day with scores of 7.05 on vault. 5.45 oh bars for 6th place. 6.5 on beam. 7.35 on floor for 8th and an allround score of 26.35. In the Novice Division the Caledonia girls cleaned house with Andrea Jones scoring 7.75 on vault for 1st. 3.95 on bars for 6th, 6.55 on beam for 3rd 7.6 on floor for 2nd and a iptal score of 25.85 for first place. Danielle Idema had her best mark to date with scores of 7.6 on vault for 2nd. 4.9 on bars for 2nd, 4.7 on beam for 5th, 6.35 on floor for 4th and allround score of 23.55 for 4th place. The girls captured first place by 5 points over its nearest competitor Gym America from Ann Arbor. The girls travel to Flint Nov. 21 for the Genesee Valley Invitational. Any boy or girl interested in watching the team workout is welcome to come in to Caledonia Gymnastic Club. 9807 Cherry Valley. Caledonia. TK High School tell “Student of the Month” Students of the month for October ore (front row, from left) Stacey Steeby Amy Smit, Shelly Duyser, Jo Sclafani. DeAnna Burghdoff, Nathan Hillman. Shawn Frey,(back row) Linda Weatherber Mickey McGuire. Tod Thatcher, Dave Ellis. Derek Surdam, Jeff Carter, Charlie Dennis and Marcus Sevald. Not pictured is Maggie James The intent of the student of the month program is to recognize students who excell in one of the following areas: citizenship, enthusiasm, leadership, academic accomplishment, dedication, participation, cooperation and positive attitude. Each month faculty members nominate a student they feel deserves this award. Caledonia High School and Junior High Lunch Menu Thursday, Nov. 19 Pizza, fries, ’ (bss salad, goober, milk. Friday. Nos. 20 Chicken noodle soup, sand­ wich choice, veg. stix, cin­ namon roll, milk Monday, Nov. 23 Hot dog. chips, green beans, fruit, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 24 Pizza, fries, com. cookie, milk. Wednesday, Nov. 25 Spaghetti w/cheese, garlic toast, peas, dessert, milk. Thursday, Nov. 26 No School, Thanksgiving Vacation. Friday, Nov. 27 No School. Thanksgiving Vacation. Thornapple Kellogg West and McFall School Menu Thursday, Nov. 12 No Lunch. Friday, Nov. 13 No Lunch. Monday, Nov. 16 Hamburger, tator tots, but­ tered com. cherries, milk Tuesday. Nov. 17 BBQ beef on a bun. french fries, carrots, fruited jello, milk Wednesday. Nov. 18 Hol dog or chili dog with cheese, mixed veg., fresh fruit, milk. Thursday, Nov. 19 West, Pizza, green beans, orange. McFall. Tomato Soup, grilled cheese sand­ wich. veg., stix milk, juice bar. Friday, Nov. 20 McFall, Pizza, green beans, orange West, Tomato soup, grilled cheese sand wich. veg., stix. milk, juice bar Hot dog available every day. Whole and 2% milk served every day. Thornapple Kellogg High School and Middle School Menu Thursday. Nov. 12 No Lunch Friday, Nov. 13 No Lunch YARN SALE 25% to 70% — OFF — JACKIE'S YARN SHOP 9 Market St., Middleville 795-5718 Monday, Nov. 16 Hamburger or chili dog. potato rounds. fresh fruit, cookie Tuesday. Nos. 17 Pizza, green beans, pineapple W ednesday. Nov. 18 Fishwich or macaroni and cheese, peas and carrots, cherry crisp. Thursday. Nov. 19 Taco burger, chips, cote slaw, orange sherbet Friday, Nov. 20 Chili or veg. soup, veg sticks, sandwich, cheese, peaches. Whole and 21 milk served daily “Students of the Month” at McFall McFall Elementary School students of the week are (front row, from left) Amanda Dykstra, second grade; and Gwen Jeurink, first grade; (back row) Greg Lawrence, third grade; Traci Campbell, fourth grade; and Carrie Mugridge, fifth grade. Pictured separately is Danielle Quiesenberry, kindergarten. Caledonia Jr. High band concert set This year's band season got off to a great start with the Oct. 27 Halloween concert. The concert had a space theme, and the players were encouraged io wear space costumes. The concert started off with the newly formed Junior High Orchestra. The first piece they played was "Spinning Song” by A. Elemereich followed by "Hymne” by Vangelist and “Top Gun Anthem” by FaHemeyer. The seventh grade began by playing “Footprints on the Moen” by Robert Grey. "Space Patrol” by Stuart Glazer and “Space Shuttle Rock” by Sandy Feldstein and John O'Reilly. Student council sponsor dance The Caledonia Junior High gym was rocking on Friday evening Nov. 6. The student council sponsored a dance with student D J’s and they danced from 7-10 p.m. to recorded music by Motley Crue. Van Halen and other rock groups. The gym was decorated by members of the student council who arranged for chaperones and relreshments Students participated in numerous activities A ping pong tournament was held in the cafeteria and a chess tour­ nament as well as other board games were m the library for students who were not in­ terested in dancing The evening was chaperon­ ed by staff members of the junior high and members of the Caledonia Junior High Parent Organization The student council is plan­ ning many more dances for the student body, and other activities are also being scheduled The eighth grade ended the concert by playing five dif­ ferent selections. They first played "Theme from Star Trek” by Alexander Courage and “Can You Read My Mind?” by John Williams. Soloists were Margie Con­ way on clarinet, Paula Hansen on flute and Mike VanderPloeg on saxophone. Following these songs, was "March of the Warlords” by Ralph Gingery and “Chocolate Moose’” by Michael Kyser. “Chocolate Moose!” is not an ordinary song. It consisted of random playing and vocal sounds At the end of the song, people threw chocolate kisses and did various things The concert ended with “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr Elizabeth Thomas played electric piano and Scott MN* played the guitar. Have a Unique j Christmas Tradition? J r i Our J-Ad Graphics reporters 1 [are always looking for good holi- > Kday stories. If you or someone* Kyou know has a good feature J •story, call Elaine Gilbert or Jeff x ’Kaczmarczyk at... 945-9554 t �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 19. 1987 Middle School honor roll announced 8;h Grade All As - Jeff Geukes. Patricia Postma, Anne-Mane Butler. Robert Hunt. Sherry Swelnis, Stephen McCrumb. Leanne Zawicrucha. Angela Forwein. Peter Keyes, Denis Wyatt. Ryan Millhouse. Mary Harcek. David Sherwood B Honor Roll - Scott Bar nhill. Beth Beard Darnel Bird. Jeremy Brooks. Kevin Coe. Carrie Devine, Marcia Gildea, Shannon Huss. Melanie Kcely. Attie Kinney. Arminda Lipscomb. Daphne Moore. Christina Neeson. Philip Postma, Tonya Rauschenberger. Jessica Robinson. Elva Secord. Amy Steffen. Vicki Valk. Sarah Wieringa. Jessica Weatherhead Tricia Batchelder. Connie Becker. Bill Bray. Dee Lane Camhng. Kelli Daugherty. Amy Dickinson. Marsa Fogg. Shannon Haigh, Holly Jackson. David Kempema. David Lehman. Jennifer Miller. Kellie Mulder. Patrick Neuman. Amanda Pranger, Rebecca Reigler. Scott Rohson. Erin Seger, Craig Stolsonburg, Brandon Van Elst. Heather Zoulek Alicia Batson. Brian Beute. Jake Brewer. Mau Caw son. Sheila DeLooff. Lisa Einberger. Rebecca Forbes. Jennifer Hoff. Robert Jansen. Alice King. Heather Lentz, Mac Missad. Brett Muller. Monica Patnoude. Matthew Pratt. Angela Rhoades. Richard Schoendorf. Matt Smith. Catherine Thompson. Jason Walters. Kyle Rickert 7th Grade All As - William Baldry . Becky Fitch. Derek Gasper. Angela Jerkatis. Amy Mad­ den. Shannon McClelland. Shannon McMurray. Tracie Middleton. Shelly Wolverton. Mark Pullen B Honor Roll - Jessica Ainsworth. Theresa Baerman. Amy Baragar. Robin Basarabski. Richard Baughn. Jacob Bennett. Wendy Blain. Charles Brown. Sara Brum. Melissa Chlebana. Christy Christian. Medea Clairmont. Melanie Cooper, Sarah Count. David DeHaan. Jason DeVries. Laura Donker, Brian Drummond. Anthony Dubois. Sarah Flanagan, Becky Fliearman, James Flikkema. Leigh Flynn. William Gutschke. Steven Hall. Dustin Hang. Corey Harrison. Catherine Hart. Marcie Harvey. Cory Heald. Amanda Henley. Emily Henning. Rachel Hillman. Sue Ellen Hinckley. Adam Hoisted. Matthew Hopkins. Angela Jensen. Lesa Kaechele. Ryan Kiel. Timothy Kietzman. Zachary Kinney. Mindy Lake. Timothy McCulligh. Mark McNutt. Katrina McWTiinney. Robert Middleton. Jared Miller. Robert Minor. Melissa Muller. Michelle Nelson. Seth Nelson. Brian Newhouse. David Olthouse. Scott Palazzolo. Angela Payne. Teracie Potts. Ryan Recker. Mandee Rick. Renee Robertson. Knstine Roehl. Jamie Rolison. Timothy Rybiski. Kelly Schjondelmayer. Trisha Shook. Michael Sines. Darla Stewart. Bryan Thompson. Mindy Truer. Lindsey Webster. Jen­ nifer Wiesenhofer. Ryan Walker. Jason Wilkins. Kimberlee Wohlford. Brent Wustman. Jan Terpening. Melissa Middleton 6th Grade All As - Sarah Beute. Carla Ploeg. Kathryn Zoerner. Jeremy Hilty. Bianca Pratt. Cantta Ingersoll. Joshua Zimmer. B Honor Roll - Timothy Barrett. Katie Berg. Katie Curtis. Chadwick Featheriy, Britt Haraburda. Dana Johnson. Jennifer Kidder. Steven McKiernan. Amy Missad. Shannan Olthouse. Stephanie Pennington. James Ramey. Michael Sarver. Joseph Scott. Amy Snider. Jesse Strzyzewski. Brooke Van Elst. Trisha Williams. Brian Baughman. Nicole Carpenter. Angela De Boer. Matthew Gesmundo. Kelly Ignatoski. Philip Johnson. Suzanne Landman. Meagan Middleton. Amy Nash. Amanda Osborne. Matthew Polhemus. Deanna Reed. Robert Satterfield. Kimberly Scott. Joseph Stevens. Can­ dance Thompson. Kendra Weatherhead. Carrie Williamson. Metta Bedrick. Jason Clark. Corine Drake. Aaron Goforth. Charlyne J a nose. Timothy Keizer. Bridget Lof­ tus. Heather Miller. Kimberly Novak. Mark Overbeek. Jessica Pratt, Timothy Rothhaar. Jayme Schut. Joseph Smith. Jaime Strater. David Timm. Tracy Wier­ inga. Kevin Wright. “Counselor Comer” VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES November 9 1987 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council wo* colled Io order by the Prendent at 7:00 p.m. with all member* pre­ sent. Aho present _y»re Rodgers, Trierweiler, Brown, Caledonia Boy Scout Troop 202, and several other guests. Motion by Soules, supported by DeVries to approve the minutes os printed. Carried Motion by Kidder, supported by Berencsi to approve the financial report. Carried Motion by Kidder, supported by DeVries to approve payment of the bills of the month. Carried John Striplin, a member of Scout Troop 202 of the Caledonia Boy Scouts, presented his project that he is working on to obtain his Eagle Scout badge He asks per­ mission of the Council to do a time capsule to help celebrate the Caledonia CentennialSesquicentenniol Motion by Berencsi. supported by Kegerreis to grant permission to John Striplin to proceed with his time capsule project. Carried. Motion by Soules, supported by Berencsi to approve the applica­ tion and permit for Michigan Bell Telephone for construction in the Village for 1988 Carried. Motion by DeVries, supported by Erskine to approve opplica tion, with Caledonia Township for Michigan Equity Grant funds. Carried. Motion by Kegerreis. supported by Soules to grant a permit for the Christmas Parade to be held December 12. 1987. Carried Motion by Kegerreis. supported by DeVries to authorize payment to Mardoc as soon as the area where they dumped cement is graded to Rodgers satisfaction. Carried. Motion by Kegerreis supported by Soules to have a special workshop meeting December 3, 1987 at 7:00 to work on the sewer expansion project. Carried. Items discussed were: Centen­ nial. neighborhood nusiance. tree work Johnson Street, school sewer and building project, Dun­ can Lake request, Krumm project. Election school, sewer for post of­ fice. Zoning Board of Appeals seminar, and several other items. Motion by Soules, supported by Berencsi to adjourn at 11:15 p.m. Carried. Joe quel i ne Cherry Village Clerk (11/19) KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUEL (X GAS / DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM WDUSTPY Ce., 3 nt. 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA Ml 49316 SELF SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (616)891-8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE Central Garage Towing 24 HOUR SERVICE 795-3369 945-4554 1-800-635-9964 by Bernie Weller Thomapple Kellogg Middle School Counselor This article is taken from a booklet entitled For Parents Only: What You Need To Know About Mari­ juana from the LLS. Depart­ ment of Health and Human Services. Parents today have many questions and concerns about marijuana and its effects on their children s physical and mental health. While we can­ not yet answer all of these questions, there are many facts about this drug which we can now share. The following article contains the latest scientifically accepted infor­ mation about marijuana. I hope it will be of help to you and the children whose lives you touch. Marijuana: What it is and what it does What Exactly is Marijuana? Marijuana (also called pot, grass, reefer, or weed) comes from a plant, with the botanical name of Cannabis saliva, that grows wild and is cultivated in many parts of the world. Containing over 400 chemicals, this plant has the ability to intoxicate its users, primarily because of the psychoactive or mind-altering ingredient called delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). It is the THC content, found at various concentra­ tions in different parts of the plant, which determines the potency. And the THC con­ tent is controlled by plant strain, climate, soil condition, and harvesting. Typically, the marijuana us­ ed in cigarettes (joints) is made from dried particles of the whole plant except the main stem and roots In 1975. the average confiscated sam­ ple of marijuana contained 0.4 percent THC. in 1982. the average THC content was about 3.5 percem-a Large in­ crease Sinsemilla. a cultivated form of marijuana which is becoming more fre­ quently availabk in this coun­ try. may contain as much as 10 percent THC Hashish (hash) is a green, dark brown, or black resin ex­ tracted from the Cannabis sail via plant and smoked to DAIRY PRODUCTION Jim E Good (loft) accepts congratulations from Steve Yaun, director. Marketing Communications Services, on his title of winner of the Dairy Production Proficiency Award. Caledonia youth is finalist in dairy class Jim E. Good. 18. of Caledonia. Michigan was one of four regional winners com­ peting for the title of 1987 Na­ tional Dairy Production Win­ ner Good is pictured here with Alfa Laval Agri. Inc. and Manna Pro Corporation are also sponsors of the Dairy Production program. Jim’s Holstein dairy herd consists of 16 heifers. 10 cows, and one bull He uses a computerized feeding system and embryo transfer to make rapid gains in building the quality of his animal* He is also responsible for the entire management of his herd Upon graduation from Michigan State University where he will study animal and dairy science. Jim will return to the family farm to expand his current operation Gixxl is the son of Jerry and Judy Good produce a high. In the past, hashish, which averages about 2 percent THC. contained more THC than marijuana Many Michiganders will be Help is just a phone call However, with the increased attempting to quit smoking for away. Cut the ties to smoking potency of marijuana on the a day. Nov. 19. during the Call I-800-4-CANCER for streets, it now frequently is Great American Smoke (Jut. the support you need to quit stronger than hashish. smoking. 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Ml / November 19. 1987 / Page 11 “Your Winter Showplace’ public TV lineup announced Channels 35/52 becomes “Your Winter Showplace" Nov. 27-Dec 13 during the annual winter membership drive on WGVC/WGVK with a festive lineup of new specials and holiday favorites. The goal for this year’s fund­ raiser is $400,000 to help meet operating expenses of the station. Station staff and special guests will be on the air between programs offering viewers the opportunity to support public television and reminding present supporters to renew their memberships Highlights of the winter membership drive follow . New Programs Celebrating Gershwin, a two-part Great Perfor­ mances special, honors the talemed composer Michael Tilson Thomas leads a distinguished cast that in­ cludes Leonard Bernstein. Bob Dylan. Liza Minnelli, and many others. Part One airs Sunday. Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. and Part Two airs Sun­ day. Dec. 6. at 2 p.m. Another musical legend r profiled in Remember.ig Bing. Saturday. Dec. 12. at 9 p m Dorothy Lamour hosts * an affectionate look at the career of America’s beloved crooner. Bing Crosby, which includes interviews with his friends Bob Hope. Mary Mar­ tin and others. Nature: The Volcano Wat­ chers. Sunday. Nov. 29. at 8 p.m. (repeats December 1. 11:30 p.m.) features dramatic fotxage of volcanic eruptions. On Sunday. Dec 6 at 8 p.m . another new Nature special. “Tiger." documents a mother tiger raising three cubs in the wild. (Repeats Dec. 9. 11:30 p.m.) Special Extended Subscription Otter. & Give the gift that keeps giving throughout the year ... 1 , ☆ J? Banner Hastings Get 14 months of $ *1 Q00 Hastings Banner for... S’ To compensate for sharply rising postal costs, new subscription rates will soon be in effect for The Hastings Banner. You can subscribe to Barry County’s newspaper now and get two extra months — 8 issues — on this special, limited time offer. Get Act Now 2 Months FREE! ti­ ☆ I Send my subscription to: I Name Send in your subscription coupon today for 14 months of I 7^-. Barry County’s Newspaper. I Address. Zip State City Enclosed is mv payment for: $13.00 Barry County $10.00 Students (9 Months) $15.00 Surrounding Counties □ $16.50 Other Areas Alle^aa. Calboan. Eitoa. loaia Kalamazoo Kent Or call I ... 948-8051 For More Information P.O. Box B, Hastings, Michigan 49058 I I I ll I ☆ �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I November 19. 1987 State’s jobs depend on good transportation If Michigan is going to compete successfully for the retention and creation of jobs, employers must have an ade­ quate transportation system by which employees can get to work - and goods, services and consumers can get to markets Roads, bridges, rail lines and other transportation routes are a part of what is called economic “infrastruc­ ture” Early in the first Blan­ chard term, a Governor’s Task Force identified billions of dollars of unmet infrastruc­ ture needs In 1986. a private con suiting firm reported similar findings to the legislature warning that unmet transpor­ tation needs would total $17.7 billion by 1995 unless more revenue could be secured for state highways, county roads and city streets In spite of a 1982 state fuel tax increase and a 1983 state transportation bond program. LANSING DIARY by PAUL HILLEGONDS 54th DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE Michigan is falling behind Why? Between 1984 and 1986. highway construction costs increased 36 percent, while revenues were up only 13 percent Congress in 1986 cut federal aid for highways by $32 million. Further federal reductions of $25 to $75 million annually are an­ ticipated dunng the nex! five years. economic growth is occurring -- in areas such as Oakland County and the western Michigan region - new road, highway and mass transit demands are burdening an ex­ isting infrastructure already beset with maintenance and repair problems If any 54th district citizen doubts the shortage of statedistributed maintenance funds received by counties and cities, one need only drive over too many poorly-kept streets, roads and highways in Allegan and Barry Counties. To address transportation problems, state lawmakers are considering a $118 million package of user fee hikes. In­ creased driver's license, road test, vehicle registration and title transaction costs would be earmarked for: • a new. $55 million Transportation Economic Development Fund. It is to be divided evenly among urban. rural and state-targeted in­ frastructure projects that will enable job expansion, and trunk! me-takeovers aimed at improving major county roads by transferring them to the state highway system. • the Michigan Transporta­ tion Fund - $51 million for this existing means of distributing road and highway monies between the state, counties and cities. Added economic development and formula funding translates in­ to 12-13 percent more revenue for road maintenance and improvements in Allegan to allow action on it. Because of this stalemate, the entire package is in jeopardy. Can fee increases be snowmobile trails ($2.5 justified? Considering our state's infrastruture million). quirements. I believe Though I have supported Moreover, current user fees this fee package, it is stalled in place Michigan 16th among the Housed A majority of the 21 largest states in per lawmakers would rather pay capita spending for for transportation needs by transportation. We cannot afford to fall fur­ raising the gasoline tax from 15 to 17 cents a gallon. I. too. ther behind other states in prefer a fuel tax increase - meeting basic transportation but Governor Blanchard op­ needs The fee package is a poses this alternative and necessary investment in House Speaker Owen refuses Michigan’s economic future and Barry Counties. • mass transit system ($8 million) and recreational im- Van available to take veterans to VA medical center in GR Middleville veterans need not worry about transportation to and from the Veterans Ad­ ministration (VA medical facility in Grand Rapids. That hospital will be one of 19 VA medical facilities to receive a van from the non­ profit Disabled American Veterans (DAV) on Tuesday. Nov. 17. The donation was made possible through a cooperative effort of the DAV’s national organization and Michigan DAV Chapter No. 2. The van will be driven by volunteers from local DAV Chapters and DAV Auxiliary Units. These volunteers will be participating in a nationwide DAV National Transportation Network. Overseeing the program at the VA Medical facility in Grand Rapids will be DAV Hospital Service Coordinator Derek M. Flack. The number of DAVdonated vans across the coun­ try will increase by 24 by the end of the year. The onemillion-member organization hopes to fully meet the transportation needs of veterans at all of the VA’s 172 medical centers before the end of 1988. donating vans wherever necessary. “The DAV Transportation Network was established last spring when budget con­ straints forced the VA to ter­ minate beneficiary travel benefits for nearly all veterans using VA facilities for medical treatment.” said DAV National Director of Voluntary Services Bruce Nitsche. These benefits were paid to veterans to help them cover the costs of getting to and from the VA hospital or clinic. “Among those affected by the benefit cut were most veterans seeking treatment for service-connected disabilities, as well as indigent veterans who have virtually no other source of health care.” Nitsche said “The DAV simply could mH stand aside ami watch hun­ dreds of thousands of veterans being left without health care simply because they live some distance from a VA h^pital and had no means of transpor­ tation. Thanks to contnbu Americans, many of them right there in Middleville, we were able to resond to this great need." Reigle favors uniform poll closing U.S. Senator Donald W. Riegle. sponsor of the Senate version of the Uniform Poll Closing bill which passed the House Nov. 10 (208-189), said he is encouraged and op­ timistic that hearings on the bill will be held in the Senate early next year. Riegle said “Early election projections, made possible with the sophisticated broad­ cast and polling technology of the last two decades has k' X a developed into a genuine con­ troversy for both politicians and voters. A 1980 national election study conducted by the University of Michigan con­ cluded that early projections in 1980 resulted in a 6-11 per­ cent decline in voter turnout. Numerous federal, state and municipal elections substan­ tially impacted by the lowered turnout.” Senator Riegle’s Uniform Page bids, continued from page 1 approved plans, drawn up by Daverman & Associates for the project. Construction on the lines will begin as soon as the bid is awarded. School officials are hoping the village of Middleville will pay all or part of the estimated $35,000 cost for the extension. The board plans to meet with the village council's Public Works Committee to present specific plans and pro­ posals. The committee will present them for consideration to the full council at a later date. Poll Closing bill would establish a single poll closing time of 9 p.m Eastern Stan dard Time (EST), 8 p.m Central Standard Time (CST) and 7 p.m. Mountain Standard Time for all states except Alaska and Hawaii in Presidential years. School budget, cont. to be very careful. “The proposal might lead people to think they were solving the problem of fun­ ding for the schools, while in reality no new funds would be generated The problems we have now in budgets would re­ main." he said Garrett said “ Thornapple School district has an ex­ cellent community and a very good Board of Education and I think we would lose a lot if we had less local control.” Kesslers Outlet store Manufacturers of quality infant sleep and playwear. — FALL SALE — Wednesday, November 18 thru Saturday, November 28 As we pause to reflect upon the symbolic meaning behind the traditional Thanksgiving feast, we give thanks for the bounties of the past year. Robe VelOUr 54 AOWde Asst. Calico & Christmas Prints as We are grateful for your patronage and we hope you ve had a pleasant and prosperous year. Kffljitnigs (fiiv <Bnnk Fusible interfacing 0 Stretch JA Terry Remnants S) 5) wku $166 I * Ribbing & Binding $19! Poly wool Suiting Simplicity Patterns V? Price $*|00 QQC ,1 45 wide 0 99< -z 72 PflCE $*100 Trace a Pattern 3 Reg & Pearl Grippers Kessler Made Sleep and Playwear 50'. FA % ** □ V Off tmeu 801 S. MAIN STREET — WAYLAND HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 10 to 4 Phone 792-2222 • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sun And News Description An account of the resource <strong>The Hastings Public Library wishes to thank Smith Imaging of Rockford, MI for their work digitizing the Sun &amp; News.</strong><br /><br />The Sun &amp; News is one of the older newspapers in Barry County, MI. All copies held by the Hastings Public Library have been scanned to PDF for easy public access. <br /><br />Available years cover 1981 - 2022.<br /><br />Note some years are incomplete while others are missing. 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